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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 graduating classes of Faith Lutheran College Plainland and Toogoolawah State High School.

It was our pleasure to attend both high school’s

Re: Koala trauma season, August 30 edition

THANK YOU Charlie Lewis for bringing to us a scale of the tragedy.

This is awful to realize that humans are responsible for so much loss to our koala population.

formals last week and photograph the students on their special day.

I trust you all had a fabulous time and made memories you will treasure forever.

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Enough is Enough

SINCE the Initial Stage 1 development of a rocket engine testing facility at Helidon was slipped by the local community, under the watchful eyes of the LVRC, persistent efforts by community members and groups have sort to bring both the developer and the Council to account for their actions and/or inactions regarding this development.

Just in the last couple of weeks, we have become aware that, yet another extension has been agreed to by the Council, allowing the developer until 20 October to provide the material Council requires to properly assess the merits and problems of the development, much of which has already been built and operated without approval.

By my count this is at agreement, going back to September last year since Council’s request for ‘Further Advice’ to the

selection of formal photographs, alongside our other local high schools, in late November.

Until then, rest up over the holidays and all the best for your

The reality is that many of the obvious issues with this development simply cannot be adequately water management, noise mitigation and the one that both Council and the developer are not mentioning, pollution, in its various guises.

These issues can be sprayed with all the glitter that money can buy but

The developer cannot provide the assessment team with the information needed to approve the application because they can’t.

And so, extension after extension is agreed to, allowing the developer a free ride that that few have the luxury of.

Enough is enough, I believe it is time for the council to stop the merrygo-round and call a halt to the application as it should have done months ago.

The rules allow for some 130 working days per phase for an application

agreement with Council.

The latest extension will grant the applicant over 220 days, and there is little guarantee that this to be granted.

Furthermore, the site should be inspected, and a demolition and removal

order be slapped on any illegal structures and full rehabilitation of the site be carried out, including replanting of any trees removed to enable construction of the unapproved structures.

Ratepayers and community members simply want this dark cloud to pass so we can get on with our lives.

Robert Brown, Helidon Hills

Laidley Spring Festival

I WISH to apologise to our patrons and orchid lovers for the treatment received from the festival committee and Lockyer Valley Regional Council during the recent Spring Festival.

I was assured the shuttle bus would be available for transport of patrons to and from the Orchid Show.

This did not happen and the only bus stop for the show was on the corner of Patrick St and Whites Rd, a distance of at least 500 metres from the sports centre.

Buses were not signed and people did not know what the vehicles were as they were just council vehicles and no bus stops were signed so it was just confusion.

On Friday there was no need to close Whites Rd shotgun down that road at 9am, 10am, and 11am

and the only persons likely control people.

After complaints to the Deputy Mayor the road was opened at 2:30pm but this was too late for a lot of our patrons.

I am extremely disappointed with the lack of representation from the festival committee and councillors to even visit the venue and see the effort put in by club members to hold this show.

The Mayor was on the radio Friday saying she has spent the whole day at Cultural Centre and would be visiting all the other venues on Saturday (this did not happen).

For an organisation that has supported the Spring Show and previously the Chelsea Flower Show for more than 30 years I

Orchid Society and feel like we are not wanted as part of the Spring Festival.

The number of people we encouraged to attend through organised bus trips was the only high point of the weekend.

Again I sincerely apologise to our patrons and orchid lovers who missed seeing the show due to the lack of planning by the Spring Festival committee.

Des Reinke President of the Lockyer Valley Orchid Society

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New gear for Lockyer Valley group to start SES Week Container recycling services continue

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The trailers will house the unit’s emergency lighting, rope gear, two ladders, polythene, tools, chainsaws, andthing they need when called upon to face storm damage.

Forest Hill and Gatton on September 11 with special guests and a barbecue.

The Laidley group will near future.

SES acting regional direcnew trailers were a ‘work of art’. well built,” he said.

“It’s an asset to the groups that get them.”

SES Week (Sep 9-17)

began with awards presentations, including recognition Yarrow.

“I got the award for my

contribution to the SES,” she said. time to them.

week is coming to SES and training with the rest of the guys and girls.

“They’re a great group of committed people.”

SES Week concluded with the State Award Ceremony on September 16.

Queensland Fire andmissioner Commissioner Greg Leach congratulated the state award winners and all the regional award winners recognised throughout the past week.

times of greatest need and for this we are extremely grateful,” Commissioner Leach said.

demonstrated their commitment to their community,

“Congratulations to today’s state award winners, and to all regional award winners recognised throughout the past week.”

Flood insurance inquiry accepting submissions

LOCKYER Valley, Somerset and Ipswich residents are urged to voice their experiences in a new parliamentary inquiry scrutinising the insurance industry’s response to the 2022

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann has been appointed to the House Standing Committee on Economics inquiry, which has launched an online survey to gather input

“Ipswich, the Somerset

region and Karana Downs area were hit hard by the

parts still recovering, while current insurance arrangements have not served

Mr Neumann said the scope of the inquiry will cover affordability of insurance cover, timeframes and obstacles to resolving claims, communication with claimants, effectiveness of internal dispute resolution processes, and how insurance companies prepare for future major

Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz also encouraged those affect-

any major natural disaster, caused a huge amount of stress on businesses and residents across Wright who were all too familiar

Residents can participate in an online survey submissions until Oct 31, iamentary_business/com mittees/onlinesubmission

CONTAINERS for Change will continue uninterrupted in Gatton-based company Anuha announced they would withdraw from the recycling space, including the Containers for Change initiative, in late

A Containers for Change

the services previously operat“Container Exchange is will be no interruption in accessing the Containers for Change scheme for residents

“This may result in some slight changes to times and days of operation and customers will receive direct communication regarding any changes to their local refund

The news was welcomed by Member for Nanango Deb

“I am relieved to hear a new provider has been found to continue the Containers for Change service in the Somer“All too often our regional areas don’t have access to the same level of services as our

to hearing more about the new provider and the continuation

The scheme will include glass wine bottles and pure

GRACE CRICHTON

YOUR TOWN

Committee Inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major

Judyann awarded for supporting young families

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ESK woman Judyann Roberts received the 2023 Troy Salton Memorial Award at the 12th Annual Ipswich and West Moreton Region Child Protection Week Gala Dinner and Awards Night on September 8.

Mrs Roberts was nominated by Somerset Regional Council community development coordinator Lyn Buchanan and the late Detective Senior Sergeant Troy Salton’s widow Yvonne Salton. S/Sgt Salton was a police and he spent most of his life dedicating his work to the protection of children and youth in his area. The award recognised Mrs

compassion to child safety.

of my career has been around supporting children in

Mrs Roberts began the Intergenerational Playgroup at the support from council and the community.

The group aims to connect and

support young parents who may of these families could be often services. She also organised family fun days on school holidays for the

community.

“The last program we ran in the school holidays had 45 families with a total of over 100on-one time with families.

“Some of them were underporting the family to not get into families transitioning back with the care of their children and supporting them in education and

Mrs Roberts said she had years of university and years of work ‘sitting idle’ in her brain.

“It’s really good to be able to share that knowledge and help she said.

Other award winners included Kokoda Youth Foundation’s On The Right Track Program and Kambu Health.

Rate notices issued

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council has issued rate notices for the period July 1 through to December 31, with payment due on October 4.

Any resident who has changed address or applied for a pensioner rebate after August details.

Community input needed for naming of Laidley softball facility

Community consultation is now open to Laidley Recreation Reserve.

Council is seeking suggestions of a community member or group that has contributed considerably to Laidley and has

All nominations will be considered based on the eligibility contained within the nomination process, noting that council’s necessarily popularity.

The survey is available on the Have Your Say page on council’s website and paper nominations are available at the Gatton

Nominations close on October 1. School holiday fun at libraries

Lockyer Valley Libraries’ school holiday program is open for bookings, with a host of free activities for children of all ages.

Visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/libraryevents

“What it represented was my

“Most

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann, 2023 Troy Salton Memorial Award recipient Judyann Roberts, Somerset Regional Council community development coordinator Lyn Buchanan and Yvonne Salton. PHOTO: QPS

Drivers must share the road

BY GRACE CRICHTON

ROAD users are reminded to treat each other with patience and respect after a spate of complaints from cyclists.

Laidley Station Acting

Sergeant Shelly Easton said members of the public contacted the station directly to report inappropriate and illegal behaviour.

“It’s crucial for us to promote safe practices for cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers, to reduce the risk associated and protect everyone on the road,” she said.

S/Sgt Easton said complaints included motorists honking or yelling at cyclists as they passed.

“That leads to feeling intimidated and not very safe on that road network, so we ask that drivers be patient and courteous to our bicycle riders using the road network,” she said.

“They have a right to be there, and they also have a

right to feel safe.”

Narrow country roads like Laidley Plainland Rd are of particular concern.

“It’s such a dangerous road for cyclists because there is no corridor of safety,” S/Sgt Easton said.

“Bicycle riders do have a lawful authority to ride on a roadway and that includes them riding two abreast.”

Motorists must stay 1m wide when passing cyclists, or 1.5m where the speed limit is over 60km/h.

Motorists can cross the centre line, including double lines and painted islands, to pass cyclists safely. If it is not safe to pass, motorists must wait.

“One area of concern is that drivers are failing to

New Police Station to be built in Rosewood

THE State Budget has provided funding for a new Police Station to be built at Rosewood, on the site of the current Police Station, at the corner of Railway Street and John Street.

The budget provides funding of $1,875,000 for 2023/24 of a total spend of $4,000,000.

Member for Ipswich

West Jim Madden said it was fantastic to see this critical project moving

forward.

“I want to thank the Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, and his department for their consideration and approval of the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation, which means the upgrade of the Rosewood Police Station can get underway as soon as possible,”he said.

The construction tender for the new

Rosewood Police Station is expected to be called in early September 2023,andthe construction isexpected

2024.

Proposed works include the demolition of the existing building, relocation of police storey station building, new vehicle crossovers, car parking and landscaping.

indicate when overtaking cyclists and that’s been highlighted with a complaint as well,” S/Sgt Easton said.

“Drivers must indicate when passing a bicycle rider if they need to change their position on the roads.”

Discount period for January 2024 rate notices extended SRC will extend the standard weeks, on a trial basis. Rate notices for January 2024 will be issued on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and will not be due until April 2, 2024.

Small Business Friendly Council

Somerset Regional Council has submitting its annual re port to the Queensland Small Business Commission.

activities and successes coun cil has achieved over the past Somerset business commu nity.

Council activities under the charter include regular engagement with State Gov ernment and Federal agencies and delivering capability and capacity workshops, network ing events and forums to address local issues includ ing grant writing, resilience / disaster management and business mentoring.

SRC has struck a strate gic partnership with energy experts Peak Services which ciency and sustainability in the region.

The collaboration will inves

and viability of replacing En with environmentally friendly quently seeking federal grant funding for such a project. Toogoolawah pool upgrade for the upgrade of the Toogool awah Swimming Pool.

Plans include increasing lanes from six to eight, adding ramped access, and upgrading plant equipment.

Cyclists have a right to use the roadways and feel safe doing so.

PHOTO: ROAD SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Construction for a new police station on the corner of Railway St,

PHOTO: JIM MADDEN

Sergeant Dean returns to home town of Esk

BY JACOB HAYDEN

Family fun day with Mercy in Fernvale

MERCY Community is hosting their Child Protection Week Family Fun Day next Wednesday September 27 at Fernvale State School, 10am-2pm.

This year’s theme is ‘every child, in every community, needs a fair go –where we start matters’.

Mercy Community fostering kinship care acting program manager Tenille Mantei said the event celebrated the work of the community and recognised carers.

“As part of that we wanted to bring the community together out at Lowood, Fernvale and that rural area,” Mrs Mantei said.

“We’ve teed up with a bunch of community services out there, and there were some more local to Ipswich that were coming out too.

“We’ve got Child Safety, Ipswich Community Youth

Service, Queensland Police Service, Somerset Regional Council, Anglicare and all the different programs within Mercy Community itself.”

The Family Fun Day will be carnival themed with a mini side-show alley, sensory activities, badge making, llamas, and giant Jenga and Connect Four.

“The purpose is to bring the community together for a free fun day,” Mrs Mantei said.

The event will also include a free sausage sizzle, free drinks, and a coffee van.

“Come along for a lovely and cheap morning out with the kids and get to know your community,” Mrs Mantei said.

“You can get to know your local services which you can access in times of need as well.”

JACOB HAYDEN

ESK Police Station’s new Of-

Murphys Creek digs deep for Knight family

BY JACOB HAYDEN

MURPHYS Creek Tavern

hosted a community memoKnight on September 15, while also raising funds for the Queensland Children’s Hospital Burns Unit and the RSCU500.

were burned in an accident tragically passed away.

Harley is still recovering from his injuries in hospital.

grandmother Glenda Knight said Harley was recovering physically, but ‘emotionally, it will be a long road’.

“The support of the community has been wonderful considering the tough times that we’re all living in with the economy the way it is,” Mrs Knight said.

Tavern co-owner Ty Rieck

regulars at the tavern.

“They’d come in here most afternoons, Harley for a wellearned beer after his hard

always have a lemonade with his dad,” Mr Rieck said.

“He was always the light of the tavern, running around full of mischief and just a joy to have around.”

beans’ and absolutely loved Spider-Man and the colour

UQ proposal to outsource cleaners shocks staff

THE UNIVERSITY of Queensland’s proposal to outsource cleaners’ jobs shocked students and staff of the Gatton campus.

National Tertiary Education Union Gatton sub-branch president Dr Anthony Young said cleaning staff were called to a meeting earlier this month where they were presented with the proposal.

“There’s ten permanent cleaners, they’re the lowest paid at the university and they all live locally in the Lockyer Valley and around Gatton,” Dr Young said.

“A lot of them have been here for a lot longer than the academic staff have been here and you can imagine they were very upset.

accordingly as a tribute.

“The community have been unbelievable,” he said.

“It just goes to show at a time like this how a community can pull together to support the less fortunate.”

“A lot of the academic and professional staff were also upset, because

we know these cleaners... and we talk with them every day.”

Dr Young compared the proposal to Qantas’ outsourcing of baggage handlers.

“The concept of a big company with a $2 billion turnover each year sacking a wholly female workforce is just a bad look, it’s something Alan Joyce would do,” he said.

“We love UQ, and we want to see UQ do well, but UQ’s not going to do well if it makes the wrong decisions.”

Dr Young said his fellow academic and professional staff had made submissions to UQ management.

“In addition to that, we set up a petition [two weeks ago], and so far we have 644 signatures on that petition, and that’s only in a very short time,” he said.

JACOB HAYDEN

Murphys Creek Tavern management and staff wore Spider-Man t-shirts and pink pants to remember Max Knight.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Ruby, Jaxon and Ellie with the toolbox Max made for his dad on

Connecting community through employment

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Uniting Church is hosting a community breakfast with speakers from UnitingCare Disability Service on October 7.

UnitingCare service coordinator Donna Kay is the guest speaker and will share the work of the organisation in connecting workers with employers.

“What we do is we support people with a disability to be she said.

“We meet them where they’re at.

“Then we approach about our clients and the skills that they have thatport them when they are at

Employers are encouraged

to come to the breakfast and learn how UnitingCare Employment Services can help their businesses.

“Employer education is said.

“One of the biggest things

they meet the person themwhat they were thinking was

Anyone with information about the ownership of a sports gold medal won in Laidley in 1909 is encouraged to come forward.

Do you know about this sports medal?

A CALL for information has been made for anyone who has any knowledge of a sports gold medal won in Laidley dating from 1909.

Toowoomba resident Imelda O’Loughlin said the gold medal was in her mother’s possession but no one in her family has any knowledge of its story.

“I’ve used Trove and found a certain amount of information like the date that it was won on was Empire Day [24.05.1909],” she said.

“The sport’s day was for students of public schools and was sponsored by the Hibernian society.”

Ms O’Loughlin said the initials engraved on the medal appeared to have the letters F.H.

“The initials look like F.H and there was a F. Homeric who won an event and came second in another event,” she said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Ms O’Loughlin on 0409 665 300.

JESSE HAMILTON

UnitingCare employment consultant Sam Ryan, service coordinator Donna Kay, and employment consultant Rob Hall provide employment services for people with disabilities. Mrs Kay will be speaking at a community breakfast on October 7.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

PHOTO: IMELDA O’LOUGHLIN

Cafés spark R U OK conversation

FREE cuppas sparked conversations on mental health at two local cafés for R U OK? Day on Thursday, September 14.

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WISE donated more than $6,500 to 29 cafés throughout southern Queensland and northwest New South Wales to shout the morning rush for R U OK? Day.

A national initiative which reminds Australians to check in on friends and family, R U OK? Day resources on starting conversations about mental health.

Laidley’s Community Grounds and Rudy and Ada’s Café in Lowood were proud to take part.

Rudy and Ada’s Café owner Jason Klee said people often shared their personal stories with hospitality workers.

“At the moment people arely and emotionally,” he said.

“Taking time to catch up

important for people and R U OK? is a good opportunity to check in with others.”

Laidley Community Centre coordinator Jackie Porter said their Community Grounds Café sought to connect providing training and employment opportunities.

“We are a social enterprise and we welcome the opportunity to support initiatives like

this within our community and promote local services and supports,” she said.

said it can be daunting to ask a loved one if they are ok, especially if the answer is no. She said you don’t need to be a health professional to help someone who is struggling, and it can be as simple as lending an ear.

“You can absolutely save someone’s life just by listening,” she said.

“Just being there with them, showing them that you down and have a cup of tea with them.

“It is really important to genuinely listen to the person and give them your full attention.

Mango auction for charity

BLUEBREEZE Fruit & Veg

mango tray of the season for a good cause.

“Be prepared, because it may be a long conversation.”

Tanya recommended visiting the R U OK? Day website to learn more about how to respond when someone tells you they are not ok. -

ed emergency workers as part of ‘Are They Triple OK?’. RUOK.org.au

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300224636

The Gatton grocer is holding the auction in support of a nominated local charity to be announced on the day.

Deputy Mayor Jason Cook is the guest auctioneer. The auction is on Thursday September 21 at 1pm at Bluebreeze Fruit & Veg, 15 Railway St Gatton. For more information or for early birds, phone 5462 1168 or email info@bluebreezefv.com.au

As the dust settles on another epic event, the Mulgowie Hotel would like to thank all those who attended the Bullride, and our valued sponsors for their support in making this event possible.

Jerick Gacayan, April Wood, Jason Klee, Xin Yi Ong, and Mariana Martins at Rudy and Ada’s Café in Lowood. PHOTOS: HEALTHWISE

Angela Tallon and Jackie Porter at the Laidley’s Community Grounds Café for R U OK? Day.

Forest Hill has the keys to success

FOREST Hill State School is an outstanding state school in the Lockyer Valley that strives to be the best in everything we do.ing a continuous educational program since 1893 and is proud of the high standards our students achieve in academic areas and in sporting pursuits.

At Forest Hill State School, we address the holistic needs of each child in the classroom and through specialist support programs assisting with social emotional wellbeing and academia.

Our school wellbeing framework is underpinned by the Berry Street Educational Model, which increases the engagement of all students through the use of self-regulation strategies and strong student-teacher and student-student relationships.

All students at our school are taught the skills and values necessary for success in education, life and work.

Our goal is for students to leave Forest Hill State School as literate, numerate, technologically savvy, well-educated citizens with the capability, to contribute positively to our society.

We use evidence-based practices to deliver the Australian Curriculum in fun and meaningful ways.

In addition, we believe in every member of our school community contributing to every child’s learning journey, and, as such, we strive to

establish positive community partnerships with parents and community groups to enrich learning experiences for our students.

A supportive parent community strengthens our school, and we encourage parents to become actively involved in all aspects of their child’s education journey. At Forest Hill State School, we provide students with the keys to success to guide them through each year of their lives, proudly with honour and self-belief.

ABOVE: Forest Hill accommodates the needs of each student through specialist support programs that assist with social-emotional wellbeing and academia.

LEFT: Forest Hill strives to give students the and independence to contribute positively to society.

PHOTOS: FOREST HILL STATE SCHOOL

FOREST HILL STATE SCHOOL

Protect homes from hail with Require

REQUIRE Building Solutions (RBS) builders pride themselves on their professional and straightforward service, keeping the regions’ rooves in tip-top shape.

Roofer Jamie Ford said for storm damage tin roof replacement.

from helping you deal with your insurance claim to full replacement of your tin roof,” Mr Ford said.

“As fully licensed builders, we always pride ourselves on providing the highest quality in workmanship and customer service.”

Mr Ford said addressing hail damage quickly was of the utmost importance.

“Many people don’t know that their roof is damaged by hail until we have inspected the roof for them,” he said.

“Hail damage can cause leaks, rust, and not to mention skylight damage and solar panels.”

Mr Ford said if a person’s car had hail damage they

“It’s the same with your roof, but your roof is probably more important because it can cause rust, it can sit there and cause holes, devaluing

your home,” he said. you’d be up for more damage and then the insurance company will treat it as neglect, and you’ll be out of pocket.”

The RBS team are based on the Gold Coast, but ser-

vice the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions with a fully dedicated team of claims managers, construction managers, estimators and builders located throughout the state. deal with insurance com-

panies and keep customers updated throughout the entire process.

the customer and do the full claim right through, so they can sit back and enjoy the new roof when it goes on,”

Mr Ford said. Contact Jamie or Rob for a free inspection.

Jamie: 0493 768 527, jamie@ requirebuilding.com.au

Rob: 0426 209 749, robert.munro@ requirebuilding.com.au

Jamie Ford from Require Building Solutions wants to help you protect your home from hail damage. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Learn about southeast Qld birdlife from renown ornthiologist

BRISBANE Valley Kilcoy

Landcare is hosting renowned ornithologist Sheena Gillman after their AGM at the Kilcoy Information Centre on September 20.

Sheena will give a presentation on Birds of southeast Queensland and

the Somerset region. An honorary Life Member of BirdLife Australia and founding member of Protect the Bush Alliance, Sheena has a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.

She has been involved in

many notable conservation projects including the Eastern Bristlebird Recovery Project, the Painted Honeyeater Project, and the Bimblebox Alliance, a virtually uncleared nature reserve in central west Queensland under imminent threat

from coal mining.

As well as sharing her knowledge and experience of southeast Queensland bird life, Sheena will highlight the importance of recording data on bird sightings and bird calls in order to better understand

and protect Australia’s birds and conserve their habitats.

With BirdLife Australia’s annual Aussie Bird Count being held around Australia in October, here is your

you can contribute to this

important event.

The meeting starts at 6:30pm followed by a light supper at 7:00 pm. Sheena’s presentation, including questions, will begin at 7:15pm.

BRISBANE VALLEY KILCOY LANDCARE

Coming together for R U OK? Day

ROSEWOOD State High School students came together over snow cones, sausage sizzles, and cake for R U OK? Day on September 13.

The students enjoyed music, games, and lunch alongside community members and Headspace.

School chaplain Tracey Ballard said the fun atmosphere fostered relationship building both within and outside the school community.

“These events bring such a lovely atmosphere,” she said.

“They build relationships

and it provides that fun as well.”

Ms Ballard said celebrating R U OK? Day was important to let students know they are not alone.

“It’s so important that they realise that they’re not alone, that they can reach out, and we build relationships in the sense that they can reach out and help each other,” she said.

“[And it’s] educating people to do that, to look out for each other and be concerned about each other.”

GRACE CRICHTON

Nothing brings a group together like the Nutbush.

RIGHT: Amaya Farley and Alexis Branch.

LEFT: Lara Munday and Isabelle Clements serving up snags for R U OK? Day.

BELOW: Students tested their mental agility and coordination.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Headspace community engagement coordinator Jodie Walton and Kyle Ormord.

Live your best life with new pharmacy

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LIVELIFE Pharmacy opened its new Plainland store on Lockyer Valley customers.

The new store, located at Plainland Plaza, boasts two new consult rooms and additional space over the former location at Schulte’s Central.

Pharmacy owner and manager Tessa Drew opened the store last Monday with fellow pharmacist and partner Matthew McLean and her Plainland team.

The pair took ownership of the pharmacy in August 2022 and also run the LiveLife on Patrick Street, Laidley.

“We jumped onboard quite quickly because we could see the potential in the area and the need, especially for the seven-day trade as well,” Mrs Drew said.

“We wanted to make sure when we opened a brand new store, we were doing it at 110%.

to give back to the community and make sure we were able to provide those services.”

Mrs Drew said the store’s location was convenient for customers within the shopping complex.

“We have loved the space to work with as well, we’ve

got a bit of a larger layout and brought in some new ranges,” she said.

LiveLife has 39 stores spread across Queensland, and Mrs Drew said they chose Plainland for a good reason.

“When we visited for the

community it was and we fell in love with it when we moved here,” she said.

“It’s a rapidly growing area and we could see the potential in both Laidley and Plainland.”

Mrs Drew said LiveLife pharmacists come out from behind the counter.

“Our aim in a LiveLife Pharmacy is that when you enter a store, you are always going to have an interaction with a pharmacist,” she said.

“Our aim is to be providing the full scope of skills pharmacists have to our customers here, because we have so much potential and so much

knowledge to give.

“We make sure to design the pharmacy so we can have those one-one-one interactions and ensure we’re caring for the health of our customers.”

The store is open 8:30am5pm Monday to Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sundays.

The LiveLife Pharmacy Plainland team at the grand opening on Monday September 11.

Come in and meet the friendly staff. Pictured: Anna MacDonald.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Meet the Toogoolawah RSL team

ON September 24, the Toogoolawah RSL crew invites the public to an Open Day at the Toogoolawah RSL to meet and discover more about their local RSL and its

activities.

Toogoolawah RSL president Doug Cook encouraged people to come by and say hey and said the day was an excellent occasion for locals to learn about the RSL’s

work, from hosting to catering functions.

“I want to introduce people to the RSL so they’re aware of what we have and what we can do,” he said.

“It’s not just service peo-

ple, it’s the broader community that we want to help.”

Mr Cook said the RSLtunities with the RSL hall and can host many activities from birthdays to dancing classes.

“It’s only $10 an hour to hire out the hall and it’s a big hall so you can have meetings, we’ve had dancing, you name it we’ll have a go at it,” he said.

“We can also do catering

for small and big meals. “We have the Toogoolawah History Group AGM in here, biscuit catering for.” The Open Day starts at 10am, sausage sizzle at 11am.

The Toogoolawah RSL invites everyone to come and say hey and learn about what the RSL does in the community during their Open Day on September 24.

PHOTO: RSL QUEENSLAND

Marburg to celebrate its heritage

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE SMALL town of Marburg will celebrate its German heritage this week at the 17th annual Black Snake Creek Festival.

The event begins today, September 20 with the opening of the Art Competition and Exhibition at the Green Shed, from 10am-2pm until Friday, followed by the main festival on Saturday September 23, 8am-3pm at the Marburg Community Centre.

Marburg District Residents secretary Wendye Gratton said this year’s theme is celebrating German heritage.

“Marburg’s early settlers were German people and there’s still quite a few streets around the place that have got German names,” Mrs Gratton said.

The fan-favourite emergency services challenge will return on Saturday, involving go-karts and the consumption of German foods.

“We’ll also have lots and

lots of market stalls, a huge variety of knick-knacks and food stalls,” Mrs Gratton said.

“The local school will be there again with their Marburgers.

“You’ll meet people you don’t see all the time, you’ll

catch up with friends, and it’s really great to see people having a good time wandering around with smiles on their faces.”

Art curator Linda Maine said she was excited to introduce some new categories to the exhibition this

year, alongside classics like human form, environment and wildlife.

“We have abstract and miscellaneous, so 3-dimensional items can be brought in for that,” Ms Maine said.

“Monochrome was some-

this time, to cater to people who do monochrome work like pencil, graphite, charcoal and ink.

“We’ve also brought in a primary and high school entries… we thought it might be interesting to see how many school-aged children

enter for a change.

“We also have the mail boxes, which I’m madly trying to paint… I’m doing a Highland cow one myself.”

Visitors will be able to bid on and vote for their favourite mailbox, as well as the People’s Choice category.

Black Snake Creek Festival “Art

Competition

and Exhibition”

20th - 23rd

HUMAN FORM | ENVIRONMENT- LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE,

All entries are eligible for the People’s Choice & Hanger’s Choice Awards

Friday 22nd September, 2023

CATEGORIES $10.00 per Entry: Awards Presentation Night 6pm – 9pm, Prize winners being announced from 7pm There will be live entertainment throughout the night and food and wine is included in the ticket price of $15 per person.

Saturday 23rd September, 2032 - Festival Day

People's Choice Award will be awarded at 2pm

The 2022 theme for the Black Snake Creek Festival was ‘umbrellas’, while the 2023 theme is ‘German heritage’. PHOTOS: FILE

Make sure to check out the artwork on display in the Green Shed and vote for People’s Choice.

Cowboys show skill at Mulga Bull Ride

THE MULGA Bull Ride

LEFT: Lucas Taylor from Rosewood had an impressive run in the Novice bull ride.

RIGHT: Ipswich cowboy Jacob Davies celebrates after a high scoring 76 point ride in the under 15 ride.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

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Cowboys take to the arena before the bucking begins.

Joey Buckingham took on ‘Titanium’ in the open bull ride.

Veg farm undergoing Clifton expansion

LOCKYER Valley vegetable operation Jackwitz Farms is expanding into the Darling Downs and creating up to 20 jobs.

The fourth-generation family enterprise is building a temperature-controlled packing facility at its new Clifton site to help expand the output lettuce, and wombok to both domestic and export markets.

Jackwitz Farms director Andrew Jackwitz said the Clifton facility would mean year-round vegetable supply and full-time employment.

“The new Clifton facility will mean we can maintain a yearly supply of vegetables and our employees will also have full-time work all year round,” he said.

“The expansion will create up to 20 jobs with majority of those in the packing shed and some farm hands too.”

Jackwitz Farms was successful in securing a Rural Economic Development

(RED) Grant under Round

Five of the Queensland Government program to complete the project.

“We appreciate what the Queensland Government has done for us,” Mr Jackwitz

Biosecurity Protection Levy open for consultation

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new Biosecurity Protection Levy will be applied.

The 2023-24 Federal Budget included $1.03 billion over the next four years to Australia’s biosecurity system.

From July 1, 2024, primary producers will contribute to the cost of Australian Government biosecurity activities with a new levy called the Biosecurity Protection Levy.

said.

“The Rural Economic Development Grant will help us enormously.”

It is expected to be completed by mid-next year.

QRIDA

Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity and Compliance Dr Chris Locke said the funding mechanism was to be designed in keeping with the shared responsibility approach of this year’s Budget –

ensuring both those who create risk and those

contributions.

“The amount producers are being asked to contribute is equivalent to 6% of Commonwealth biosecurity funding in 2024-25,” Dr Locke said.

“By comparison, importers will contribute around 48% and the taxpayer will contribute around 44%.”

From July 1 this year, the government increased cost recovery for importers and a new cost recovery arrangement will be applied to low-value imported goods.

Visit haveyoursay.agri culture.gov.au/biosecuri ty-protection-levy to read the consultation paper and take the survey.

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Lockyer Valley vegetable operation Jackwitz Farms’ Jayke Jackwitz, Chaise Jackwitz, and Billy Jackwitz.

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Engines shine at Spring Festival

LAIDLEY played host to at the Spring Festival’s Show ‘n’ Shine event on September 9.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan handed out the awards on the day.

“Congratulations… must go to the winner of the Show ‘n’ Shine, Supreme Car of the Show - Glen and Carolyn Crimmins in their Sunburst Gold 1974 Holden GTS Monaro 350,” she said.

“Last year we had just 15 entries in the Show ‘n’ Shine, and this year we welcomed 150.”

Event organisers thanked Dave from Lockyer Trophies for donating the Supreme Car of the Show trophy.

AWARD WINNERS

Supreme Car of the Show: Glen & Carolyn

Crimmins – 1974 Holden

GTS Monaro 350 Sedan

People’s Choice: Paige

Kind – Quick Kids Junior

Dragster, Red/Silver

Best Individual

Display: David Williamson

– 1976 Bay Window Bomi

8-seater, Candy Red

Best Ford: Craig

Madson – 1974 Ford

Falcon XB GT, Red & Black

Best Holden: John

Papa – 1952 Holden Ute

Best Mopar: Mat

Sciasci – 1970 Plymouth

Cuda AAR Purple Coupe

Best American: Phillip

Young – 1966 Chevy Nova

SS Red Hardtop

Best European: Chris

Hunkin – 1956 BN2, Red

Best Australian: Peter

Hill – 1972 Monaro GTS

Red Coupe

Best Muscle: Shaune

Soome – 1968 Holden HK

Warwick, Yellow

TOP LEFT: Carolyn and Glen Crimmins with their Supreme Car of the Show at the Laidley Spring Festival Show ‘n’ Shine, a 1974 Holden GTS Monaro 350 Sedan in Sunburst Gold. TOP: Paige King from 2541 Motorsport won People’s Choice with her Quick Kids Junior Dragster in Red/Silver.

FAR LEFT: Dwayne Kingston from Regency Downs with his Replica SLR Torana. Dwayne worked on the car himself.

LEFT: Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan presenting the Best Muscle Car Award to Peter Hill, for his 1972 Monaro GTS Red Coupe.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sherwood. 2.55 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 3.35 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. 3.55 Dr Charles Perkins Oration. 4.40 To Be Advised.

5.00 Landline. 5.30 The Whiteley Art Scandal. 6.30 Kitchen Cabinet.

7.00 News. 7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 8.15 Vera. 9.50 The Newsreader. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. 5.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 4. Highlights. 4.00 Wet By Fire. 4.10 Trail Towns. 4.45 Tommy Fleming Live From Galway Cathedral. 5.35 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Going Places.

8.30 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat.

9.50 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Mommy’s Little Princess. (2019) 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018) 10.15 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020) 12.15 12 Monkeys. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Way. 1.30 Explore. 1.45 The Block. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. Second preliminary final. Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.45 Rugby World Cup: Highlights. 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Freshly Picked. 2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.00 Luxury Escapes. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 Dog House Aust. 8.00 Thank God You’re Here. 9.00 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986) 11.15 Late Programs.

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

6.30

7.30

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

9.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. (M)

10.30 Surveillance Oz.

R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Billy Madison. (1995) (M, R)

10.20 Movie: Role Models. (2008) (MA15+, R)

12.25 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (M)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.30 Midsomer Murders.

10.40 Madam Secretary.

R)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: Agatha And The Curse Of Ishtar. (2019) (M, R)

10.40 Dalgliesh. (M, R)

12.00

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)

(R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. (PG, R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

8.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

9.40 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (M, R)

10.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R)

11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 To Be Advised.

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

12.00 Rosewood. (MA15+)

1.00 Grand Hotel. (M, R)

2.00 The Fix. (M, R)

5.00pm Movie: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) (G, R)

7.30 Movie: Marley & Me. (2008) (PG, R)

9.50 Movie: And So It Goes. (2014) (M, R)

11.50 Movie: Step Up. (2006) (PG, R)

2.00 Movie: The Awakening. (1980) (M, R)

4.00pm Movie: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 A Million Little Things. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (M, R)

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

1.45 A Million Little Things. (M, R)

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

The Transporter. (2002) (M, R)

10.30 Movie: Transporter

2. (2005) (M, R)

12.20 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. (PG)

8.05 AFL Brownlow Medal.

11.00 Movie: Enter The Dragon. (1973) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

R)

8.30 Outback Farm. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers.

10.30 Outback Pilots.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Conspiracy Theory. (1997) (M, R)

11.15 Murders At The Boarding House. (MA15+)

12.45 Movie: The Servant. (1963) (M, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Poirot. (M, R)

10.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M, R)

11.50 Snapped. (M)

5.30pm

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 Thank God You’re Here. (M, R)

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

11.00 South Park. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (PG, 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 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Viking Quest: America. (M)

10.10 Larapinta.

11.10 Monogamish. (M, R)

12.10 (Re)Solved. (M, R)

Wed Sep 20

School Holiday Activities Treasure Hunt/BBQ, 9.30am -12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea, parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

Wed Sep 20-Sat Sep 23

Black Snake Creek Festival Art Exhibition and competition, The Green Shed, for exhibition and competition enquiries contact Linda 0438443012 or bsc.artshow@gmail.com

Thu Sep 21

Rosewood Family Fun Day RSL Hall, 8am-12pm, jumping castle, craft, activities, Balloons Galore, Mr Fye the Magician shows at 9.30am and 11.10am, Blazer Bear and fire truck, run by Rosewood Community Centre, visit Facebook page or 5464 1544

Seniornet Inc IT Training for seniors, 8 weekly workshops, learn emails, programs like Microsoft Office 365, cloud, held at Norths Football Club 29 Pelican St North Ipswich, 9am-11am, BYO devices, enq 3281 8548 or training@seniornet.com.au

RAW Art school holiday activity, Gatton Library, busy bee sculpture (3-5 years) 9.30am-11am, clay sushi rolls (primary school age) 11.30am-1pm. Visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/library-events

School Holiday Activities Plant Potting, 9.30am12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea, parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

Mango Auction Bluebreeze Fruit & Veg, 15 Railway St Gatton, 1pm, auctioning the first tray of mangoes sold in store this season in support for a nominated local charity to be announced on the day. 54621168

Lego Fun school holiday activity, Gatton Library, join the one hour long Lego session and have fun making amazing Lego creations, 2.30pm. Bookings required www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/library-events

Fri Sep 22

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am12.30pm, tassel mirror $15, book 54652390

Are you koalafied? School holiday activity at Gatton Library at 10.30am, Laidley Library at 2pm, Drop-in to meet the team from Griffith University and have a chat about koala conservation. Play digital koala games, get creative with colouring in, and learn about koalas. Bookings encouraged. www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/library-

events

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark 139 Ipswich St Esk, 4pm-8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor 0437110789

Sat Sep 23

Black Snake Creek Festival celebrating Marburg’s German Heritage, The Green Shed, 0438644022 Glenore Grove Dance ‘Old Time Dance’, 7.30pm, 0423849002

Mon Sep 25

School Holiday Activities Lego competition (BYO Lego), 9.30am-12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea, parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 1.30pm, hula hoop chandelier $20, book 54652390

Tue Sep 26

School Holiday Activities Grand parent/parent pamper day, 9.30am-12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea, parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 1.30pm, cork boards $15, book 54652390

Wed Sep 27

Free Family Fun Day to celebrate Child Protection

Week, Mercy Community Early Years Place Lowood (1 Peace St), games and stalls, jumping castles, petting zoos, show pages, run by Mercy Community, Somerset Regional Council and several community services. School Holiday Activities biscuit decoration/board games, 9.30am-12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea, parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

Thu Sep 28

RAW Art school holiday activity, Laidley Library, busy bee sculpture (3-5 years) 9.30am-11am, clay sushi rolls (primary school age) 11.30am-1pm. Visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/library-events School Holiday Activities Plant Potting, 9.30am-12.30pm, $5 per session, fruit and drinks provided for morning tea,

parental supervision at all times, FPC Activity Centre

Patrick St Laidley, 54652390

School Holiday Indoor Movie ‘Super Marios Bros’ Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre, doors open 10am movie starts at 10.30am, free admission, food and drink available to purchase, bring a beanbag, blanket or chair. Organised by Lockyer Community Centre and Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Lego Fun school holiday activity, Laidley Library, join the one hour long Lego session and have fun making amazing Lego creations, 2.30pm. Bookings required www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/library-events

Fri Sep 29

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am12.30pm plant pot grass heads $15, book 54652390

Sat Sep 30

Lowood Craft Group Cent Auction Lowood RSL, $5 entry, afternoon tea, great prizes, wheelchair accessibility, doors open 12pm start 1pm, bookings 0409343446

Sun Oct 1

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre 1pm-4pm, walk-ups welcome, entry $5, afternoon tea supplied, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677

Wed Oct 4

Business At Dark Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce event, presenter Tanya Pascoe of EC Credit Control who will cover everything from securing your cash flow and credit risk to other services of value, The Stanley Hotel Kilcoy, 5.30pm.

Thu Oct 5

Seniors Month free health hub & breast screen, 10am1pm, Gatton Shire Hall. Seniornet Inc IT Training for seniors, 8 weekly workshops, learn emails, programs like Microsoft Office 365, cloud, held at Norths Football Club 29 Pelican St North Ipswich, 9am-11am, BYO devices, enq 3281 8548 or training@seniornet.com.au

Fri Oct 6

Glenore Grove Dance ‘Rae Blinco’, 7.30pm-11.30pm, $12.50 includes supper, Glenore Grove Hall, 0423849002

Sat Oct 7

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am – 11am (first Saturday of every month), Mulgowie Community Hall, ’a real farmers market’, Local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

Community Breakfast Gatton Uniting Church, cnr Maitland and Spencer St, 8am, speaker UnitingCare Disability Service coordinator Donna Kay, we encourage the community to come and listen to Donna as she shares with us the work she and her colleagues undertake to make a difference to the lives of people living with a disability, 54626168 or email pgbleakley@gmail.com

Charity Fashion Parade by Temptations, hosted by CWA Glamorgan Vale, 1pm at Glamorgan Vale Community Hall, afternoon tea, raffles, and lucky door, tickets $10, enq phone Colleen 0413046168

Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, meet your country neighbours, we care about you and your safety in our community, please come and join us for a free cuppa, new ideas are welcomed. 0419588138

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘2 Cappucino’, 0409481681 Sun Oct 8

Resilience Through Yoga a free public yoga workshop, Somerset Civic Centre, BYO mat, 10am12pm public yoga workshop, 12pm-1pm lunch light refreshments served, 1pm-3pm for general public ‘resilience in the bush’ session by Kerrie Oakes, 1pm-3pm workshop for yoga teachers only, organised by the Somerset Health Hub Cooperative Community, visit Facebook page to register or email kerrieoakes@gmail.com

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

‘Divas and Delights’ slip into your bling and join the Esk Community Choir for an elegant afternoon affair, special guests Strings ’n’ Things, Alexandra Hall Toogoolawah, doors open 1.30pm for 2.30pm concert, admission $30pp, group booking 8 @ $22pp, tickets available from Two Galahs Gallery, Toogoolawah 0402483492, bookings essential for catering purposes, afternoon tea and bar, enquiries Ruth 0419433581 or Sue 0432058487

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When it comes to professional or volunteer work, do you feel as if you’ve been going backwards? Prepare to take a welcome leap forward as the Sun, Pluto and Mercury move things in a positive direction. So don’t waste precious time procrastinating! Be upfront with work colleagues, clients or customers, and keep them up to date with current plans and changes. The more creative and proactive your approach with family and friends, the better the week will be.

TAURUS

Hey Bulls – are you making the most of Jupiter moving through your sign? The planet of good fortune is transiting through Taurus for another eight months, and then it won’t be back again for eleven years. So don’t rest on your lovely laurels! It’s time to turn dynamic opportunities into productive, prosperous projects. Ultimately, it’s up to you. Birthday great Bruce Springsteen (who turns 74 on Saturday) reminds us: “When it comes to luck, you make your own.”

GEMINI

On Tuesday, nebulous Neptune sucks the wind out of your sails (especially at home or work) and you may feel disappointed or confused. Don’t despair and give up, Gemini!

imaginative new directions. Thursday’s Sun/ Pluto trine focuses your busy mind and sharpens your cerebral talents. So it’s the perfect time to analyse, study, research and dig deep as you uncover a mystery or solve a perplexing problem.

CANCER

On Monday and Tuesday, resist the temptation to retreat inwards (and be moody and mysterious) to cover up your emotional insecurities. Clear and honest communication (with yourself and loved ones) will get you a lot further than sulky Crab behaviour! And are you overdue for some creature comforts and a touch of luxe? With Venus visiting your money zone, raid your piggy bank and treat yourself to a restaurant meal or some indulgent body pampering.

LEO

There’s the tendency to become obsessed about an idea (or person) as you focus with Leo tunnel-vision. You’re putting in 100% effort but don’t be disappointed if the results aren’t perfect. You’ll learn more from perceived ‘failures’ than you will from successes.

(who was born on September 20, 1934): “It’s better to explore and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.”

VIRGO

With Mercury and the Sun visiting your sign this winning combination. It’s also a wonderful time to boost your self-esteem with a physical makeover, tap into your latent talents, and believe in yourself – even when other people disagree with you and the going gets tough! So your motto for the moment is from Virgo actress Jada Pinkett Smith (born on September 18, 1971): “Don’t allow anyone to dictate who you are.”

LIBRA

This week is all about bringing more balance and harmony into your busy world. We celebrate the Equinox on Saturday – when the Sun transits into Libra, and day and night are of equal length. With Mars also moving through your sign, it’s time to tap into your passion and creativity. So your motto is from fellow Libran, legendary stage actress Sarah Bernhardt: “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.”

SCORPIO

The magnetic Sun/Pluto trine boosts personal power and encourages passionate communication and purposeful transformation. But the overall message this week is patience, as Mars (and then the Sun) transit through and rejuvenation are just what the doctor ordered. If you look to the future with a positive attitude, then fabulous opportunities will manifest – eventually. But you must be extra patient.

SAGITTARIUS

You love to hear the sound of your own voice as you chat, converse and communicate. However, sometimes you can confuse talking about something with actually doing it! If you think things through and then act with passion and purpose, the week will go well. But if you don’t walk your talk, expect delays and disappointments at every turn. Be inspired by music legend (and birthday great) Bruce Springsteen: “Talk about a dream and then make it real.”

CAPRICORN

Early in the week you could feel doubtful or disappointed, as the Sun/Neptune opposition dulls motivation and confuses communicato return, as the Sun/Pluto trine boosts your earthy energy and natural enthusiasm. Personal projects, holidays, travel and education are highlighted. Remember it’s Equinox week so the more you relax and tune into your inner equilibrium, the more productive (and attractive) you’ll be!

AQUARIUS

An unreliable relative or a questionable acquaintance could lead you astray. So keep your realism radar set on high and avoid getting caught up in dubious schemes. You’re penny-pinching Saturn stirs up your money zone. Astute Aquarians will budget wisely and prioritise saving over spending. Strive to build your outer material security – as well as your inner emotional security. Both are equally important to future success.

PISCES

If you daydream the week away, you’ll just end up feeling dazed and confused. Try channelling your creative energy into relationships, joint ventures, group projects or helping others. When it comes to a partnership, you’re keen to pursue a particular course of action but is a loved one on the same page? Take the time to double-check, otherwise you could directions. Communicating clearly is the key.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

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

Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri

7pm-10pm, 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

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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

Grantham S.S. Wed 9am

5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek

S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271;

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5466 3333; Glenore Grove

S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Mon 8:30am 5466 9222;

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Church Mon 9:30am 5403

2198; Laidley Community

Ctre for Babies Mon 10am

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St Mary s Fri 8:30am 5465

1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt

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Community Tech Program

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

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Coominya Public Hall

General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

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CWA Craft & Friendship

Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

Darts Brisbane Valley Darts

Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu 7pm, 0423833954

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Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460

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Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

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Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA

Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm

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Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth

1pm QWCA Hall

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Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am-12pm, 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 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

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

Line Dancing Classes

Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm

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Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Lockyer International

Women Group Tue 9.30am

-11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North Sfind us on Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society

Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am11.30am pottery, Wed 9am11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitatedworkshops(bookings essential, fees apply)

0490825846

Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub

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

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory 1st Sat/mth Lake Apex

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Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am12pm.

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyer-

valleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

7pm at Brisbane Valley

Darts Clubhouse 0407279412

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL

Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 3rd

Tue/mth, 7pm, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse, 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

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0447489875

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Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Movement to Music Mon

10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

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

Myplace Lockyer Valley putting unity back in community, 3rd Sat/mth 1pm, Colonial Café at Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre Gatton, 0426815472

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri

Summerholm 0450656356

Parkinson Support Group

1st Fri/mth, 9.30am, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709

Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954

Rosewood and District Support Centre Pop-up Hub 8.30am-12pm, Walloon

Wed/mth, Grandchester last Wed/mth, 5464 1544

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

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

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

Rosewood Seniors Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Yoga Classes Laidley

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

Zumba Mon 6.30pm school term, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Buck miniature Goat 18 months ready for breeding

$350.00 Ph 0411 729 656

Ph: 0432 353 373

For sale turkeys pairs and trios call for price. Guinea fowl young adults $30 each. Wanted 2 female call ducks. Please call 0432 736 741

Anyone interested in doing an on farm butchering job on a weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

Fertile eggs available $45.00 a dozen. Potage is available as well, express post/egg safe carton $25.00 Sussexs eggs / Pekin eggs.Some times I have pullets available as well. Contact Debbie 0447795657.

Antique Wardrobe, three door, two compartments hanging space and centre compartment drawers. Useable condition but could do with some work. Is 70+ years old. $200.00 ono. Phone 0400720237

Colonial style mirror back 5 shelf china cabinet with lock up drawer $350 stained. Ph: 0422 315 707

GARDENING

Farm Fresh Emperor Mandarins available for pick up Glencairn and Glamorganvale. Contact Kym Ph 0497225681

1 x Indian ringneck hen - $100. Ph: 0417 043 787

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

“Glenola” wind up gramophone in nice restored condition. These were made in Melbourne in the early part of last century. In good working order but could do with a new needle holder. $300 Ph: 0418 734 633

ACCESSORIES

Landcruiser Ute FJ45, canopy, 2H Diesel motor, gearboxes, radiators & more. Ph: 0468 635 854

Motorcycle, Kymco Super 850, 12mths rego, near new, $1800 Ph: 0428 971 692

Falcon XR6 ute 2005, auto, reg to 5/24, towbar, tonneau, 2 keys, logbooks 175,000km, RWC, located Toowoomba. Ph Noel 0427 357 244

International motor, suit truck/tractor/boat. 6 cylinder D466 125hp non turbo in very good running condition. Looked after, regular services, must be sold. Ph: 0427 279 487

Camper trailer, new mattress, gas stove, VGC. Ph: 0427 261 333

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Giveaway – Everhot 204 Deluxe Stove – Repair / Parts. Text Tom 0493 288 473

FURNITURE

King size bedframe only, $30. Ph: 0456 881 319

2 Electric recliners, one in good condition, one needs to be connected to the plug. Welcome to anyone who wants them. Phone: 0409 697 868

NAPIER Cultivator, chisel plough, 240mm, new points, 13 tyne, 3m wide. Ph: 0427 279 487

MISCELLANEOUS

QUIPMED 24” Folding Wheelchair Alloy with Brakes Folding Armrests for Dining, new still in box. RRP $359 $250 · Cash only pick Adare 0421 322 572

Yamaha keyboard organ / piano, electric/battery, manual included, no stand. $80. Ph: 0456 881 319

Gyprock lifter in good condition - $150. Ph: 0447 011 781

4 x laminated beams, 250mm x 70mm, 2 x 6.3m, 2 x 4.8m, $200. Ph: 0417 647 103

7 x Purlins, 320mm x 90mm x 3 metres long, $250. Ph: 0427 279 487

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Anyone interested in doing an on farm butchering job on a weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

Wanted travelling irrigator, prefer with 3- 3 1/2 inch hose 0428 427 815

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Results for Wednesday

13/09/23

Social comp:

K.Collier, M.Anderson.15.A.Roffe,R.Pagett.12.B.Yates,A.Farley,C. McGuire16.E.Roffe,D. Moyle,D.McGuire.9.M.Zabel,R.Webb.26.M.Whereat,E. Muller.12.

Ladies don’t forget our AGM on September 27th after bowls.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS

CLUB

On Wednesday 13thSeptemberGerrit Winkeler, John Greany, Kim Dorman and Phil Gregory travelled to Kilcoy for their pub day. Even with their best efforts two seconds were the best they recorded. Well done for the effort kids.

OnSunday 17thSeptemberwe had ten bowlers vying for highest winning score. Winners on the day were Neville Finlay, John Greany and to Gerrit Winkeler. Round two of our Annual Webster Shield between Toogoolawah and Kilcoy Bowls Clubs, will be played at Kilcoy on Sunday 24thSeptember. Please advise if you are available to play. Brian Lovelands Cancer Charity will be held on Sunday 1stOctober. Our Club’s 75thAnniversary will be held on Sunday 8thOctober.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

13th September, 2023. Round 8 of the Club Championships were played, congratulations for this Round go to Michelle Porter & Peter Hooper 58.33%, T Fitzgerald & A McLucas 54.17%, R McLucas & R Drouin 50.83%, S Hooper & B Fitzgerald 49.17%, J Kuhle & G Orrin 46.67%, W Pickles & J Orrin 40.83%.

We are always on the lookout for New Members to expand our Club and ready to welcome Players.

If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & looking for a game of

Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Joy Orrin is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0429700376 or 54659284.

CRICKET

VALLEY VIKINGS

rounds of the T 20 Lenny Martin Cup, the Valley Vikings turned in two emphatic victories at Ivor Marsden to coming Saturday.

The victories were highlighted by a blazing 127 by Brock Zischke in the 4 -233 demolition of Northsiders, 8-196, in an innings which surely caught the eye of South East QLD selectors.

Joe Wallace was back in the runs with 27, while Josh Reisenlieter franked his all-rounder ability with 3 wickets.

In the morning game, Brock was again in form leading the scoring with a brisk 45 as the Vikings reached 6-152 in accounting for Brothers, who threatened at times in their 6-131 chase.

Hayden Sippel bowled very economically, conceding only eight runs in his three overs. This competition is providing valuable centre wicket time in the main season build up.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Results for Thursday 14/9/23

-Single Stableford

Winner - B Thorogood 35pts

R/UP - C Nielsen 34, L Latter

31, C Pettet 31, I Macintyre

31, L Robson 30, S Lerm 29, G Wilson 27, D Lockwood 24

NTP - 4/13 B Thorogood,

8/17 2ndD Lockwood

Single Stroke

Winner G/N - S Wilson 72/67

R/UP - R Weier 85/68, C Nielsen 92/68

NTP

Handicap 0-18 - 1/10 3rdS

Wilson

H/C 19+ - 5/14 3rdI Knopke

ALL IN

Sponsor Esk IGA

4/13 S Wilson

Sponsor Brisbane Valley

Meats

8/17 2ndG Proctor (in hole)

Good turnout for Dennis Richards Day.

Captain Shaun taking a great win, with a 67nett off a 72 gross, and a pin shot, well done. Rob Weier getting R/ UP spot.

Many thanks to Dennis for providing all the prizes.

Sunday 17/9/23 - 9 Hole

Chooky

Winner-D Back 27nett

R/UP G Punch 30, BL

Farnham 31, S Wilson 33, A Wieland 33, M Beetz 33, C Pettet 33, G Lockett 33(L), B Farnham 34, J Humphrey 35, G Ray 35, B Glanville 36, V Scott 37, J Lumsden 39, P Cook 41.

Putting Competition

Shaun Wilson 13putts

NTP No 13 P Cook, No 17

2ndG Punch

Great turnout for our Chooky. Don taking a good win, with Gary getting R/UP spot just missing out on the putting competition on a count back with Shaun.

Results for Friday 15/9/23

Turkey Run:

Gordon Ray takes the win on a beautiful afternoon for golf. Mario Beetz was runner-up and also winning the pin shot on 17.

Run down:

Winner - G Ray 47/29

Runner-up - M Beetz 42/31, NTP 13 - P Cook,NTP 17 - M

Beetz,J Humphrey 44/32,G

Punch 46/34, P Cook 45/37, M Scott 45/37, B Glanville 52/38, D Back 52/41, G Lockett 62/42, J Lumsden 63/45.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Results for Saturday 16/9/23

4BBB Stroke:

Trophy Donors: Cheryl & Greg Sternberg with Frank & Jan Sippel

Pairs Matchplay

Mixed Pairs Winners: Frank Sippel & Jan Sippel 63 (trophy donated to Runners Up)

Runners Up: Cameron Panzram & June Blaney 64

Run Down: Robbie Yeo & Julie Murray 64, A. Parker & P. Davis 66,

Men’s Pairs Winners:Peter Bird & Robin Stagg 60

Runners Up: J. Stewart & A. Barrow 61

Run Down: G. Rodgers & R. Core 61

Ladies Pins:(Pro Pin) Judy Logan (Div.1) Jenny Paroz (Div.2) --- (Div.3) Vikki Etherden

Men’s Pins:(Pro Pin) T. Skippington (Visitor) (Div.1) Peter

(Div.3) Derryn James

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Sunday 10 September 2023 Mixed Foursomes 36 holes

Gross Winners: Shane & Sue Kopelke 158 R/Up: G Milady & Y Jones 169

Nett Winners: Peta Dwyer & C Wieland 144 R/Up: P & E Jensen 156

BRD: S Luxford & P Quirk 157

G & P Molloy 159 D & J Hines

159

NTPs: 2: C Wieland 5: Shane

Kopelke 11: Sue Kopelke 14: Peta Dwyer

Results for Tuesday 12

September 2023 Single

Stableford

Men: Winner: D Sheraton 40

R/Up: M Whitwell 39

Ladies: Winner: S Luxford 34

R/Up: V Wright 28

BRD: M Joyce 36 B Victor

J Luxford 35 S Webb 34 C

Smale R Smith 33 ocb

NTPs: 2: D Sheraton 5: S Webb 11: D Sheraton 14:

I Dobbie 14 Ladies 2nd

shot: Peta Dwyer 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: C Smale Div 2: A

Skinner

Results for Thursday 14

September 2023 Single

Stableford Winner: K Poultney 38 ocb R/

Up: Peta Dwyer 38 ocb

BRD: A Page 38 Shane Kopelke M Joyce W Hankinson 36 D Lund B Lowe V Bales D Sharp 35

NTPs: 2: C Smale 5: A Page

11: R Heathwood 14: V Bales

14 Ladies 2nd shot: Sue Kopelke 1/10 2nd shot Div

1: Shane Kopelke Div 2: Peta Dwyer

Results for Saturday 16

September 2023 Single Stableford

Winner: C Wieland 43 R/Up: L

Gleeson 38 ocb 3rd: D Hines 38 ocb

BRD: N Halls 38 P Brown L

Emmerson-Smale O Abakumov Shane Kopelke K

Glover 37 C Mayne C Smale P

Cattanach 36

NTPs: 2: L Burton 5: A Forbes

11: C Wieland 14: A Wieland

14 Ladies 2nd shot: D

Zahnow 4/13 2nd shot Div 1:

Shane Kopelke Div 2: A Jones

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Saturday 16/9/23

Single Stableford

Winners Div 1: I Tepa 38pts

Div 2: R Ellison 43pts Div

3: B Gehrke 44pts Ladies: J

Browning 33pts (OCB)

Runners up Div 1: P Johnston

37pts Div 2: R Brooks 38pts

(OCB) Div 3: N Farrell 41pts

Ladies:- D Pearson 33pts

Ball rundown to 35 pts

Ntp No 2: L Baldry Ladies: D

Pearson No 9 (0-18): J Soppa 44cm

(19+): C Gehrke 68cm La-

dies: J Stack in hole

No 11: J Maxwell Ladies: M

Morton No 15: D Hollands Ladies: M

Humphreys 62cm

Approach No 5: P Kuhn

102cm Ladies: E Nelson 90cm.

Results for Thursday 14/9/23

Single Stableford:

Winner: N Ward 38 pts

R/Up: B Graham 35 pts

Run Down: R Ala-Outinen 34, S Townsley 34, S Hibberd 34

NTP (all 2ndShots):

No 2: B Graham in Hole, No

9: B Graham 12 cm, No 11: S Townsley in Hole, No 15: R

Ala-Outinen 35 cm

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF

CLUB

Wednesday 13th September

4 Ladies travelled to Gatton for their open Day.

4 Ladies played a single stableford at Toogoolawah.

PM Chook Run Len Smyth

winner 23 points with Abel Cruz 22 points run/up

NTP No 10 Richie Marschke no 17 Bob Marshall.

Saturday 16th September

Members played for Patron

Alan Roughan’s Trophy

Ladies played for Patroness Marion Deane’s Trophy. Single Stroke Event and Monthly Medal for August.

Men’s winner Richie Marschke 68 Nett, Runner up Eric Cox 69.

Alan’s NTP 5/14 Michael O’Connor.

Ladies Winner Lea-Jayne Marschke with 64 nett, Runner up Manuela Laycock 71 nett.

Marion’s NTP 2/11 Lea-Jayne Marschke.

A big Thanks to Alan and Marion For their Trophy day. 25 players a good

NTP’S

Groovy G.o.a.t. Exchange Hotel Pizza 3/12 Tanner Granzien, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Peter Eldridge. For Frank 6/15 Tanner Granzien, Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 men’s Eric Cox ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke.

Monthly Medal Winners for August Keeping it in the family was Richie and Lea-Jayne Marschke. The Golf Was followed by a BBQ dinner prepared by the Ladies. Presentation of Trophies was also held. A Great night was had by all.

Coming Events

Saturday 23rd September

Sandy Gleeson and Blair

Broad’s Trophy Day. A single stroke event in conjunction with the monthly

medal for September. 12pm Tee off.

Wednesday 27th September ladies Invitation day sponsored by Judie Marschke, Robyn Edmonds and Rhonda Carroll.

A 2 Person Ambrose Shot gun start at 9am.

PM Chook run 3.00pm Start. RIFLE

GATTON GLENMORE

GROVERIFLE CLUB

Results for Saturday

16/9/23

A warm sunny Saturday afternoon with a strong Northerly breeze turning easterly often. A tricky breezy afternoonfor themid 600yd target. Iron Sights out of 105.21. C.Greenwood 84.1 F Class out of 126.21

F.Open.

A.Steele 117.7

FTR:

R.White121.7, F STD, J. Findlay 113.5, K. Hartwig 113.3, R. Cowburn 110.1, R.Bowman 107.2 (DOT), and. D.Wallis 86.0 (new club member) .

Next week 900yds.

SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

Round Nine:

This round saw the top teams cement their places

Thematch of the round went to John White and Codey Wegner.

In theprevious encounter Wegner came out on top but this time White turned the tables with a hard-fought 5 set win.

Congratulations to all those who playedon the night. Montezuma def Pericles

Shane Zische(5-55) def SteveMarriott (0-26), Kerrie Toohey (5-55) def Kevin Goss (0-0), Clive Nuttall-Smith (2-43) lost to Jason Cook (3-43), Annette Kilah (2-36) lost to Chris Cottone (3-47), Mason Kleidon (4-56) def Nat Kajewski (1-41), Caleb Weier (5-55) def Tony Prentice(0-0) Augustus def Ramses II Michael Pratt (5-56) def Kent Idle (0-36), Brent Loughman (3-48) def Kelsey O’Dea (2-50), Tom Hayes (5-61) def Terry O’Dea (0-47), Blake Loughman (0-0) lost to Scotty Coggins (5-55), Conner Kleidon (5-55) def Lachlan Sticklen (0-0), John White(3-47) def Cody Wegner (2-50)

Zhao Zheng def Genghis

Khan

Rob Balenzuela (3-52) def Andrew Lerch (2-42), # Courtney Haak (1-34) lost to Neil Thomas (4-53), Courtney Haak (1-44) lost to Sam Steinhardt (4-55), Jacob Sudhaus (2-43) lost to Josh Reisenleiter (3-49), Hayden Kleidon (5-55) def Graham Malone (0-39), Di Malone(5-55) def Nick Theodosis (0-0)

Young Laidley Lions meet their sponsors

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE LAIDLEY Lions Junior Rugby League Club under 10 teams met with sponsors on September 9 ahead of their journey to Townsville for the Gordon Tallis Cup this weekend.

U10s coach Trent Nibbs said the trip north was not possible without support from sponsors.

“To get up to Townsville, to take the kids up to the Gordon Tallis Cup up there, obviously comes down to Nibbs said.

“We’ve gone out and chased a lot of sponsorships, and today is about giving back to those sponsors.

“We’ve got some sponsors here who don’t know any

of these kids, they’re not related to them, and just out of the generousness of their own heart they’ve decided to

Nibbs said he wanted to

honour sponsors with the chance to meet the players.

The club paid special mention to Gatton Meat Centhe Grandchester Hotel for

Laidley rise in Hornets maiden premiership

from March to June, and Daniel Jones Catering and Harmer Family Meats for supplying a sausage sizzle every Thursday night.

Hornets

Jack Delangen receiving his jersey and bag, sponsored by Delangen Tiling and Zabel’s Mechanical.

The Ipswich Hornets won the T20 title in the KFC T20 Max competition.

PHOTO: QUEENSLAND CRICKET

HAWKS WIN THREE IN A ROW

THE Gatton Hawks Women’s side won their third premiership in a row when they defeated Newtown 32-16 in the Grand Final decider on September 16.

Gatton started the better when Hancock Edwards medallist Nat Webb found open space after an overlap to sprinted 60 metres to score.

The game settled down and Newtown scored after repeat sets of six when Niquita Peters gathered an in-goal chip kick to get Newtown on the board.

In a crucial period in the match Hawks players Tashauna Willis Duncan and Courtney

Robinson combined for a barge over try just before half time to lead 18-4.

Gatton continued the turning point after the break when try of the second half to get the defending premiers further in front.

Gatton sealed the match when player of the match Sarah Hoger scored with three minutes to go to lead 32-16, which ultimately secured the three-peat for the premiers.

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The Gatton Hawks Women’s side made it three premierships in a row on September 16, defeating Newtown 32-16. PHOTOS: ANN BICHEL

The Hawks scored a try with three minutes left.