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CHRISTMAS is only a few days away and from all of us at The Independent, we wish you a happy Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.

This is our final edition for the year and we will return to your news stands on January 11, 2023.

It has been a tumultuous and trying year for many, and while the challenges you face may be different from your neighbours’, there has and will always

be a strong bond of community here.

I trust you find comfort, love, and joy during this special time of year.

We would like to thank all who support us.

Thank you to our advertisers, contributors, and readers.

Thank you to everyone who has written us a letter, sent us your sports notices, placed a classified advertisement, the many we’ve interviewed, and all who

have listed on our community noticeboards, you are all part of what we strive to do: keep the community in community newspapers.

We are now in our third year of publishing and the support we receive from the communities we serve has never been stronger.

Our team is taking a break and we will be back on January 3.

Wishing you a bright and prosperous new year and we will see you in 2023.

Somerset Mayor reflects on productive 2022

AS another year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on all that was achieved in 2022.

It has been another productive, yet equally challenging, year in local government.

Among the ongoing impacts of the global pandemic (COVID) and two declared flood events, the year certainly wasn’t without its challenges for those in the Somerset Regional Council electorate.

However, there is always positives amongst the mix and we are thrilled to have ended 2022 with securing Council’s biggest ever grant. After achieving $11.2M in competitive grant funding during the financial year 2022, Council was advised of the success of its largest-ever project grant application of $5M on 23 November 2022. This funding will help replace the WW2-era Lester Kropp Bridge on Neurum Road near Kilcoy.

This is an even bigger achievement when you realise that under the federal bridges renewal program, Somerset is potentially competing not just against every local government in Australia but also against all State and Territory Governments.

This $5M grant caps off a successful year in attracting outside funding into our region.

When we think of the challenges we’ve endured, we’ve still managed to come out on top.

I would like to say a big thank you to our council staff, our volunteers throughout the region and our residents for their efforts in making Somerset a beautiful place to work and live.

We are looking forward

to a productive 2023 with plenty of construction and maintenance projects scheduled in as well as various community activities and events being held in Somerset throughout the year.

To start the year, Council hopes to see residents in Esk on Thursday, 26 January for the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship ceremony. This is the perfect opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions of residents

We’re taking a break! See you in 2023.

Santa was very impressed with all the good boys and girls during their visit to Esk and Fernvale Veterinary Clinics. All proceeds raised this year went to The Fred Hollows Foundation. Pictured: Santa with Lani Shaw and Bandit.

in Somerset. Join us for a free brunch and celebration to be held at the Somerset Civic Centre.

On behalf of Somerset Regional Council and my fellow councillors, I wish you all a safe and joyous festive season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you LVRC

I’M sure everyone is enjoying the magnificent display of Kangaroo Paw in the centre of town.

Congratulations and thank you to the LVRC Parks and Gardens crews who have created this and many more attractive town gardens for us to enjoy.

Di Lewin, Gatton

Graeme Lehmann SRC Mayor

PHOTO: ESK AND FERNVALE VETS

Thank you LVRC for your work in town gardens.

Lockyer Valley food processing facility approved by council

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCAL food processing is a significant step closer to reality as Lockyer Valley Regional Council approved the development application for a multi-million dollar facility in their ordinary council meeting last week.

The Lockyer Valley Fruit and Vegetable Processing Company Ltd., trading as Lockyer Valley Foods, lodged the application for a multi-stage, multipurpose food packaging facility at Withcott in June.

Project founder and CEO Colin Dorber said he was excited this long-term goal was coming to fruition and was committed to working with growers and the community.

“The approval comes with 76 conditions, all of which we believe we can manage, in order to ensure that the first stage build of this project, valued at $80 million, starts in early 2023,” he said.

Project manager Lester Underdown said Stage One

operational works, including earthworks and roadworks, were expected to begin in early 2023.

“We’re doing the whole site right through to Stage Six so we’ll only have this one disruption,” Mr Underdown said.

Mr Dorber said 149 jobs would be created in Stage

One and more than 500 jobs created once all stages were complete.

“We would hope that we would have the facility Stage One operational by mid 2024,” Mr Dorber said.

“That means we would be producing frozen vegetables for the Australian marketplace, particularly to replace

the vast volume of imported frozen products which will be of a lesser standard than ours.”

Councillors and officers discussed the application at length during the ordinary meeting on December 14, covering queries surrounding flood mitigation, light and sound impacts, and road

improvements.

Cr Rick Vela requested a caveat to explicitly state any valid complaint of noise, light, or air quality would be at the developers’ expense.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said the project was a ‘significant’ investment and it provided opportunities for employment and business.

Funding approved for Somerset flood repairs

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) has been approved by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority for $11.5 million of funding to improve roads and key infrastructure damaged by flood events in 2022.

Councillor Jason Wendt said SRC was confident the first stage of 27 approved submissions covering hundreds of roads in Somerset would be delivered by local contractors.

“This is around half of the expected 64 submissions that council expects to seek funding for under the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements,” Cr Wendt said.

Operations Director Craig Young said SRC would try to keep as much money in the region as possible.

“Behind the scenes a lot of work has been done to make sure we maximise our opportunity for funding… and to minimise the potential cost to our community,” Mr Young said.

All works are to be delivered by June 2024 according to the QRA guidelines.

Paper fee coming for council rates, animal registrations next year

NOW is the ideal time to switch from paper to electronic notices for your rates and animal registration notices.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will introduce a $2 fee for posted rates notices and animal registration notices from July next year.

Councillors passed the recommendation of the fee in their ordinary council meeting on Wednesday December 14.

Finance portfolio councillor Chris Wilson said the introduction of the paper fee was not a ‘cash grab’ by council but a way to

reduce operational costs.

“We’re looking for a genuine saving, an operational saving, which we can then use back in the community,” he said.

If 60% of rate payers switched from paper rates notices to e-notices, council would save up to $15,000

in operational costs per annum.

Aged pensioners will be exempt from the fee.

Cr Wilson said the benefit of electronic notices was instant delivery.

“One of the common complaints I get in my portfolio around the rates

is it took two weeks to get to me,” he said.

“It takes out that ‘I never got it’ argument as well.”

The next round of rates notices (February 2023) will include a notice of the fee to ensure rate payers have reasonable notice before the fee’s introduction

in the August round.

Council will communicate the upcoming change to ratepayers and dog owners over the next six months via the notices, by information on their website, and through Customer Service Centres and libraries.

GRACE CRICHTON

Lockyer Valley Fruit and Vegetable Processing Company Ltd. Director of the board Marie King, CEO Colin Dorber, and project manager Lester Underdown after council approved the DA for the processing facility in Withcott.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Volunteers invited to tea at the Governor’s House

BY GRACE CRICHTON

TO CELEBRATE International Volunteer Day, two Lockyer Valley volunteers were among a hundred selected to attend afternoon tea at the Governor’s House on Monday December 5.

Ron Johstone and Sue Williams were nominated to attend the event by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan.

As patron for Volunteering Queensland, the Governor of Queensland Her Excellency Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM hosted the invited guests as representatives of the 3 million volunteers in the state.

Ron and Sue said they were ‘privileged and humbled’ to be invited to the formal event.

Sue has volunteered at Das Neumann Haus in Laidley since 1998.

Her goal is to reach the quarter-century milestone next September.

“I’m working toward that, after that it’s just a bonus,” Sue said.

She enjoys getting to know the regular visitors, greeting newcomers, and the company

of fellow volunteers.

Ron is recognisable at the official Town Crier, a role he sees as an ambassador for the Lockyer Valley.

“I love the Lockyer Valley, beautiful place, beautiful people,” he said.

Ron is also a passionate

volunteer at the Laidley Pioneer Village.

“I love the opportunity to be able to give back to the community,” Ron said.

“There’s a great bunch of volunteers here.

“I love being part of that wonderful team.”

Quirk reappointed water collab chair

GRAHAM Quirk will continue as chair of the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Collaborative (LVSWC) for a further 12 months.

Mr Quirk was reappointed at an LVSWC meeting on December 1 and the recommendation was endorsed by Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Somerset Regional Council in their ordinary meetings on December 14 and 15 respectively.

The former Lord Mayor of Brisbane said he was ‘grateful and humbled’ to continue working with the collaborative members.

“I’ve certainly enjoyed the dedication that the collaborative, as a whole, has given to this project,” he said.

“It’s required patience, persistence, and perseverance, and we’ll continue to fight to ensure we’re eventually successful for

this important regional project.”

Mr Quirk said the collaborative was ‘optimistic’ they would secure funding from the City Deal arrangement in early 2023.

“[The City Deal funding] will allow us to get on with a significant amount of pre-construction activity including approvals for the project, landholder agreements, and some of the detailed design work,” he said.

He thanked the irrigators and growers who have supported the project for many years.

“I thank them for keeping their faith over the years and wish them and their families all the very best for Christmas,” Mr Quirk said.

“Here’s to a successful 2023.”

GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON AND LAIDLEY COUNCIL OFFICES

January 2023 and Laidley office at 9am.

LOCKYER VALLEY LIBRARIES - GATTON AND LAIDLEY

Closed from 1pm on Friday, 23 December 2022, reopening at 9am on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

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, VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE AND QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT MUSEUM

Closed from 1pm on Friday, 23 December 2022, reopening 8.30am on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

WASTE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES AND BIN SERVICES

All Lockyer Valley Regional Council waste facilities will be closed on Christmas Day. Waste, recycling and FOGO bin collection will remain unchanged over the Christmas period, with bins to be placed on the kerbside before 6am on the scheduled day of collection.

The Gatton Tip Shop will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and other public holidays over the festive season. Otherwise, trading hours are 8.30am - 4pm on Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 2.30pm on Saturday.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Cr Tanya Milligan

Volunteers Ron Johnstone and Sue Williams attended an afternoon tea at the Governor’s house to mark International Volunteer Day.

PHOTO: TRACY VELLACOTT

MAYOR, Lockyer Valley Regional Council

SRC news Highway Patrol wants everyone home safe for Christmas

BY JACOB HAYDEN

HIGHWAY Patrol officers will be out in force over the holiday season as part of Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) annual road safety enforcement, ‘Operation Charger’, which launched on December 9 and will run until January 27.

Lockyer Highway Patrol Supervisor Acting Sergeant Jake Perakis said his team would closely monitor the Warrego Highway’s 80 zones in Crowley Vale, Hatton Vale and Minden.

“Christmas is usually a busier time with more traffic on the road – people want to get home, people want to get to their families and people are a bit more liberal with their drink,” he said.

A/Sgt Perakis said no crash is unavoidable.

“Every single time there’s a crash either the motorist

themselves or other motorists can do something to prevent it,” he said.

“People have long trips and use their phone and get distracted… next thing you know they’re involved in a crash.”

Ipswich Highway Patrol Supervisor Sergeant Troy Hamilton said road users need to exercise consideration and to plan their trips.

“If we look at places like the Brisbane Valley Highway, there’s a fair few roadworks going on at the moment which is going to cause some delays or slowing,” Sgt Hamilton said.

“Say you have a specific time you have to be somewhere, if it takes normally two hours to drive... give yourself three.

“Take your time, allow for delays, roadworks or slow road conditions, that way it’s not such a rush and you

won’t get frustrated.”

A/Sgt Perakis recommended taking a break for every two hours of driving.

“The simple act of getting out and stretching your legs increase your blood flow, makes your feel more awake and more alert to hazards on the road,” he said.

“The beach is still going to be there whether you take an extra 15 minutes or not.”

The Department of Transport and Main Roads launched their drink drive campaign on December 11.

“Their slogan is ‘Drinking? Don’t Drive’, that way there can be no confusion

with trying to calculate the number of drinks you’ve had and timeframes,” Sgt Hamilton said.

“If you’re going to drink, don’t drive, end of story.”

A/Sgt Perakis said the region has had 58 road fatalities so far in 2022, 10 more than the same time last year.

Small funding grants for school upgrades open now

LOCKYER and Somerset schools, both government and non-government, can now apply for grants of up to $25,000 to create better-equipped learning environments and support students after disruptions caused by COVID-19.

The small-scale project funding is part of the Australian Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said schools can use funds to upgrade air ventilation, build or improve outdoor learning spaces, purchase tablets and laptops, and refurbish classrooms.

“I want our local schools to get their fair share, so I’m encouraging them to apply,” Mr Neumann said.

Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare said educational infrastructure helps support better student outcomes, including attendance, attainment, and behaviour.

Round 1 applications close Friday February 24, 2023.

Schools can apply for funding at education.gov. au/schools-upgrade-fund

Mount Glen Rock update

Somerset Regional Council (SRC) is working with traditional custodians to progress a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) for Mount Glen Rock in Esk.

The proposed CHMP outlines how the area can be managed to avoid or minimise potential harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Surveys will inform further revisions to the draft Master Plan for the project.

Economic

Development Strategy locked in

SRC has adopted a new Economic Development Strategy (EDS) to help guide investment attraction and support economic evolution across the region.

The EDS contains a list of 32 specific and achievable actions including in the areas of transport, telecommunications, water and food security and residential and commercial development.

Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre

SRC has adopted a redevelopment master plan for the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre.

The new Master Plan addresses current and future capacity constraints and provides a blueprint for the future development of the sports centre over the long term.

Council grant recipients

The Fernvale Campdraft Association has been awarded a $5000 Community Assistance Grant from SRC to improve the surface of the arena at Col Powell Reserve.

The Brisbane Valley Soccer Club also received a $2000 sport bursary to compete in a national tournament.

The funds were made available through the Community Assistance Grants Program.

Lockyer and Ipswich Highway Patrol will be out in force over the holidays. INSET: Drivers are reminded to exercise consideration for other road users and roadworks employees. PHOTOS: J. HAYDEN

Applications for school upgrades funding is now open. PHOTO: FILE

Rabbit Board marks 130 years with book launch

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE DARLING Downs

Moreton Rabbit Board (DDMRB) celebrated the launch of its book ‘Beyond the Fence’ on December 9.

The book, written by Dr Margaret Kowald, chronicles the upgrades to the DDMRB fence over its 130 year existence and the lives of board members and workers who maintain the 555 kilometres of fence.

DDMRB Chairperson and Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Janice Holstein said the book launch was well attended with local mayors from precinct councils and state and federal members, as well past and present employees of the board.

“There was a previous history book which, while factual, was pretty dry,” Cr Holstein said.

“So Margaret focussed on the families along the board fence…. it’s really interesting how she put it together and actually brought some of those stories to life.”

Cr Holstein said the DDMRB Fence has saved Queensland millions of

dollars each year from lost agricultural production.

“The general community thinks of rabbits as these warm, fluffy, cute little animals seen in fairy tales and cartoons, but we know them as the invasive destructive pest they are,” Cr Holstein

said.

“We hope this history book will assist in educating people on the importance of keeping rabbits out of Queensland.”

Beyond the Fence is on sale now and a copy will be donated to LVRC libraries.

Thomas is taking off

GRADUATING West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) student Thomas Dove has secured a coveted position in a Certificate IV course in Aeroskills Mechanical.

The Kensington Grove 17-year-old finished first in his Certificate II Engineering Pathways course, and has future mapped for his dream career in aircraft maintenance.

“My passion for aircrafts started when I was very young because my dad is a pilot for CHC Helicopters, based at the RAAF Base,” he said.

“One of my teachers told me about a certificate for aircraft maintenance so I applied and got into the course and haven’t looked back.

“It’s been two years of hard work but I’ve loved every second of it.”

WestMAC principal Geoff McLay said he was excited to see what the class of 2022 would achieve in the future.

“Our class of 2022 were dedicated, thoughtful, inspiring, and resilient as they met every challenge armoured with a genuine love of learning.”

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor and DDMRB Chairperson Janice Holstein, author Dr Margaret Kowald and DDMRB CEO Craig Magnussen.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Thomas Dove receiving his first place certificate from WestMAC principal Geoff McLay. PHOTO: WESTMAC

Making memories with leather at Bootstraps

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BOOTSTRAPS Gatton held a two-day leather workshop for veterans and family members on December 10 and 11.

The program was enabled through the Department of Veterans Affairs Health and Wellbeing Funding, with the intent to create a safe space for veterans and their loved ones to connect.

Bootstraps CEO Sam Kavanagh said he and his father did leather work when he was young.

“He used leather work to help him with his dramas from military service and time in Vietnam,” he said.

“I taught my son when he was six, and I though ‘if I can recreate that with one person that would be fantastic’, and now here we are five years down the track.

DVA Mental and Social

Health Programs Community Support Adviser Adam Hamilton said it was exciting to see ex-service people engaging with loved ones through the activity.

“Looking around the space, they’re connecting and

they’re talking,” he said.

“You’ve got parents and their kids working together, side-by-side, and I think it’s a really nice way of working with each other and engaging in a shared space.”

Participants created belts

and leather playing card holders, as well fond memories they can look back on.

“Then they come away with a memory and a tangible object,” Mr Kavanagh said.

“You can’t put a price on that.”

Folk Art gets a facelift

LOWOOD community not-for-profit Folk Art has received significant upgrades thanks to a State Government Community Gaming grant.

Treasurer Jean Bray said the latest grant allowed Folk Art to replace its fragile glass doors and windows, put screens on a side window, enabled a CCTV security camera system and solar powered sensor lights to improve night lighting.

“The glass was pretty old and fragile so the timing of it was just great,” Ms Bray said.

The building was

purchased by the Folk Art Cooperative in 1981 and sells hand-made goods and plants from members in the local community.

In 2015 Folk Art became a not-for-profit and has since had greater success with grant applications.

“We never got a cent until 2015, but for the last seven years the grants have allowed us to do some work to make the premises look better.”

Ms Bray thanked Gavin and Lincoln from Gav’s Glass for performing a ‘surgical removal’ of the old glass at Folk Art.

Gavin and Lincoln replaced Folk Art’s ancient and fragile glass doors and windows.

PHOTO: JEAN BRAY

Gordon Mitchell with trainee

instructor Shannon Wadd.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Big plans for school’s 150th

BY GRACE CRICHTON

IT HAS been a busy but exciting year at Tent Hill Lower State School as they prepare for the school’s 150th Anniversary celebrations in March next year.

Anniversary planning committee chair Natalie Morris said the team, a subcommittee of the P&C, have been fundraising for 18 months and have reached their financial goal.

“We’re really excited that we’ve got the money now that we can put on an event,” she said.

There have been numerous fundraising activities, both in-school and in the wider community.

They’ve had regular sausage sizzles at Gatton Mitre 10, held a trivia night, free dress days, a car boot sale and most recently an art auction.

“Our biggest fundraiser recently has been our recipe books,” Mrs Morris said.

Only 80 of the initial 300 print run are left of the spe-

Your Town Winners

cially made recipe book.

“We’re going to do a reprint over the holidays and get another lot ready for our big day in March next year,” Mrs Morris said.

On March 25, 2023, the school opens its gates to the community, alumni, and families to come and cele-

brate the milestone.

“It’s going to be a day of celebration,” Mrs Morris said.

“How many schools reach 150 years? Not many.

“It’s just a privilege to get here.”

Tent Hill Lower State School opened on March

28, 1873 and it is the second oldest school still operational in the Lockyer Valley.

It is exceeded only by Murphys Creek which opened in 1870.

There are families who have attended the school for four and five generations.

“It’s such a special thing tt

the school’s been going for so long and families have continued to go here,” Mrs Morris said.

The committee are seeking volunteers for the day and school memorabilia and photos for a histroy display.

Contact the150thanniversary@yahoo.com

Police memorial service

“We’re here to share the sorrow of those who mourn… and offer them our love and support,” he said in the service.

Lowood looks to the future

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) has adopted a longterm strategy for the future of Lowood following extensive community consultation.

Council’s Lowood Community Action Group Representative Councillor Sean Choat said the Lowood Futures Strategy focused on priorities for redevelopment, public realm enhancements and infrastructure upgrades.

“The plan incorporates significant community-building improvements to public space including a green botanical core, lighting, art, community and commercial facilities and opportunities for new car parking,” Cr Choat said.

“The project will… complement more than $13 million of work that Council is currently undertaking with State and Federal funding support to upgrade Lowood Minden Road and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and we will be seeking more funding to deliver components of this plan.”

SCR CEO Andrew Johnson said Council could not action the plant on their own.

l Brianna Woods, shopped at Esk Fruit Shop.

l Kathy Ahshay, shopped at Esk Fruit Shop.

l Janine Granzien, shopped at Gatton Florist and Gifts.

Thank you to the sponsors and businesses for your support.

BRUCE HORROCKS

“Above all else, the God that we worship here regularly is a God of comfort, a God who cares, and a God focusses on the needs of His people,” he said.

Pr Braithwaite offered the church’s support.

“The strategy will rely on Council partnering with the community, businesses and government sectors to deliver on many of the identified actions,” Mr Johnson said.

SRC received funding support for the strategy from the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Queensland Reconstruction Authority under the 2019 bushfires Local Economic Recovery grant program.

Tent Hill Lower State School is 150 years old next year. Students Samuel Morris, Stella Kluck, Ivy Mellon, Blake Taylor, Liam Spence-Grey, and Taylor Stait with 150th anniversary planning committee chair Natalie Morris.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Uniting Church dedicated their Sunday service to police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Pastor John Braithwaite invited local police officers to church in the wake of police constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow and citizen Alan Dare’s deaths in Wieambilla on December 12.

Mayor Tanya Milligan drew the final three winners of Your Town at the Christmas Carnival on Friday, with emcee Snowy and Independent general manager Bruce Horrocks.

PHOTO: G. CRICHTON

Bushbashers take us back to the campfire

BY GRACE CRICHTON

IMAGINE a night in the bush.

The campfire’s burning, the billy’s boiling, voices drift on the summer air.

This image of men singing around a campfire was the inspiration behind The Esk Bushbashers, who have been entertaining for decades.

Their concert of old bush songs, jokes, music, and yarns have attracted bus tours from all over southeast Queensland, thrilling guests with a trip back in time.

Frank Grigg said the Bushbashers were only meant to

be a one-off.

Their first performance was spearheaded by Ken Chapman and was part of a church concert to raise money for Blue Care.

“He had this idea of men singing around the campfire,” Frank said.

“There was about eight of us at that stage, we were just one item in the concert.

“We sang about three songs and that was it, we weren’t going to do it anymore.”

But invitations to perform started rolling in and they travelled anywhere from Toowoomba to Wynumm, and soon bus tours started

com ing to Esk.

“From then on, nearly every time we entertained, there’d be someone come up ‘I belong to such and such a group, can we book in?’” Frank said.

“Pretty positive we’re over 480 times we’ve entertained since then, over the last 30odd years.”

One of the secrets to their

popularity is nostalgia.

Faye Grigg said many of their audiences are retired and elderly people and the old bush songs take them back to their youth.

“So many times we’ve had ladies with tears in their eyes saying ‘dad used to

sing these in the shower,’ it’s amazing,” Faye said.

“That’s part of the charm of it.”

The band find their own joy in making an enjoyable experience for their audiences.

“We say we take them back

to the olden days, back when cows were milked by hand and timber was fallen by axe and cross cut saw,” Frank said.

“Our whole thing is not to show off how good we are, our whole thing it to make their day.”

The Esk Bushbashers are in high demand for their country music entertainment show. INSET: The band’s been going strong for decades.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Harmony

MY HEART and soul are singing.

Life is good. Life is fucking great.

This is where I want to be. Living in Queensland. A new chapter in my life beginning. A wonderful man. The smell of sunshine and cut grass fresh in my nostrils. The sweetness of simple pleasures in my mouth.

The rumble of the bike between my legs is becoming more familiar to me and I change down a gear, scanning the horizon as we pull out of Lowood and take the scenic road back through Glamorgan Vale.

The lush green hills are constant in my line of sight whilst the various homes and gardens flash past in pops of colour.

Up ahead Ben leads the way. He looks so comfortable on his motorcycle and I am anxious to feel the same.

Over twenty years he has been riding whilst it’s not even six months for me. I sigh. Impatient. Then remind myself of how far I have come in the last week and pull my focus back to the road ahead. The warm curvaceous corners of SE Queensland are certainly different to the cold straight roads of country Victoria.

When we had decided to move here from the bitter cold of Phillip Island, I had pulled up a map on Google and asked Ben where he suggested we should live. He was the native from the North. I had merely long dreamt of sunny skies and a sub-tropical coastline.

“Around there is great for bike rides,” he said as he

circled an area not far west of Brisbane. The Somerset Region. And here we were.

We had arrived in Fernvale three weeks before the 2011 floods hit. What an unexpected welcome! We happened to be high and dry, and as the only house with a generator in our street, it actually became a fantastic way to meet the neighbours and become involved in the local community. Now, just weeks

later, the weather had cleared and we were able to indulge in the amazing bike rides in the area.

Inside my helmet Ben’s voice comes through the twoway clearly.

“Overtake me Tam, I’ll go behind and watch your form.”

I accelerate past him up the hill and over the crest. I feel my stomach contract slightly, nervous but excited, not quite

one with the bike yet. But this is living, no denying it. Wind in my face, lover at my side. Life is good.

The road curves before me. A nice left-hand sweeper down the other side.

“Go for it Tam, no need to slow down.”

Ben’s voice gives me confidence. I take a deep breath and lean into the corner keeping my hand on the throttle.

But my calculations are

wrong. I swing wide across the centre line. A vehicle appears and I fixate. Body frozen. Bitter taste inside my mouth.

“F***.”

My voice is clear inside Ben’s helmet and it’s the last thing I remember.

It all played out in slow motion for Ben as I hit the bulbar and summersaulted over my handlebars, clocking my head on the roof rack

before touching down on the bitumen and eventually coming to a stop.

I should have been dead but somehow he kept me alive.

My screams echoed across the green hills.

Three months in hospital. Shattered pelvis. Broken leg. Broken arm. Unable to even sit up in bed. Doctors told me that 80% of people with my injuries don’t walk away from it.

The newly met neighbours looked after my 8-year-old son while Ben camped at my bedside. I felt so incredibly lucky to be alive!

Ben proposed to me in the ICU three days after the accident. We planned our wedding from the hospital bed and I managed to walk down the aisle six months later and marry the love of my life.

Its funny, I did a photo album of my accident, but I never did do one for our wedding.

I don’t ride motorcycles myself anymore. But I do love to go pillion passenger on the back and taste those sweet simple pleasures. And the roads around Somerset continue to take my breath away. When I go past that particular corner out the back of Glamorgan Vale, my heart still sings. I would do it all again.

This work is part of Somerset Regional Council’s 10 Stories project, celebrating the region’s unique and diverse culture. This project is supported by the Qld Government through the Independent Creations Fund, an initiative of Arts Queensland.

The warm curvaceous corners of SE Queensland are certainly different to the cold straight roads of country Victoria.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Best dressed contestants at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival chat with emcee Graham ‘Snowy’ Snow.

RIGHT: Dirk and Kelsie Kieseker and their kids met Rudolph at the Rosewood Christmas Carnival on Friday December 16.

BELOW Harald and Elke with Reece, Fleur and Liam from the Rosewood Fire Brigade.

Santa paid a visit to Mulgowie’s Twilight Markets on Saturday December 16, with Tennesee Williams, Miwa Keen, and Chichi Oba.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON & JACOB HAYDEN

LEFT: The Ipswich Model Band delighted Rosewood residents on Friday.

Robbie ate a 4kg plum pudding in 6 minutes, taking out the champion title at the inaugural Plum Pudding Eating Competition at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.

Lockyer Valley Early Childhood Centre held their Christmas party and new playground opening on Saturday December 17. The centre has also been running a toy drive, and handed over the last of the donations to Lockyer Community Centre president Sandra Bogun (second from right). Pictured with centre staff Caitlin Stait, Samantha Lobegeiger, and Jacinta Holcombe.

Calls to improve worker accommodation

giant Coles and major unions are calling for a single, enforceable standard of accommodation for horticulture workers.

The development of an accommodation standard is among a series of recommendations made in an independent report focusing on worker rights and accommodation in the horticulture sector.

Undertaken by Deloitte and commissioned by Coles and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance, the review recommends an increase in investment and incentives for the development of quality regional accommodation for workers, clear rules on costs that can be passed onto workers, and a reward system to industry actors who provide accommodation that supports worker wellbeing.

Deloitte Partner, Climate and Sustainability, Victoria Whitaker said Deloitte consulted with a broad cross-section of stakeholders to inform their recommendations.

“We acknowledge that this is a complex issue and there is no simple solution,” she said.

As part of the report, Deloitte undertook a literature

review, economic analysis, conducted interviews and focus groups with industry practitioners, and visited agricultural communities.

Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) National Secretary Daniel Walton said a standard accommodation benchmark would help address the exploitation of workers.

“The AWU has seen count-

less examples of terrible accommodation, where workers were still paying exorbitant fees to stay on site,” he said.

Transport Workers Union Assistant National Secretary Nick McIntosh said there were several good examples of solutions.

“We just need to get all levels of government and industry working together.”

More heat this summer

THE HOT summer will continue into the new year, as the Bureau of Meteorology predicts higher than median temperatures for January to March.

Maximum temperatures are likely (greater than 60% chance) to be warmer than median for much of Australia.

In south-eastern Queensland, the likelihood of warmer than median temperatures ranges

from 30% near Ipswich, 35% closer to Gatton, and up to 50% further west to Dalby.

Most of the country has close to equal chance of above or below median rainfall during January to March.

The forecast reflects the status and forecasts for several climate drivers, including La Niña and warm ocean temperatures in the north.

Coles commissioned a report into worker rights and accommodation in horticultural and are calling for enforceable accommodation standards.

PHOTO: COLES GROUP

Above median temperatures are predicted to continue from January to March. PHOTO: BOM issued 15 December.

CONTRIBUTED

RURAL Bank’s Australian Agriculture Outlook 2023 report delivers a mixed outlook for farmers heading into the first half of 2023.

The industry navigated a challenging period through the latter half of 2022 with a third consecutive La Niña event bringing damaging rainfall and flooding on the east coast, impacting producers across a range of agricultural sectors.

The new report anticipates improving seasonal conditions, which combined with high commodity prices, will assist producers to offset potential quality issues.

Rural Bank Head of Agribusiness Development Andrew Smith said seasonal conditions, production costs, trade conditions and global economic headwinds will impact Australian agriculture.

“High production costs are expected to remain an ongo-

ing challenge for producers with input costs and the cost of labour forecast to remain elevated while visitors on working holiday visas remain well below pre-pandemic levels,” Mr Smith said.

CATTLE:

Australian cattle prices are likely to see a marginal fall in the first half of 2023.

A favourable rainfall outlook means re-stocker demand is likely to remain firm as herd rebuilding continues and good pasture availability prevails.

This increased cattle herd will also drive a higher slaughter rate, and as a result, beef production is expected to rise by five per cent during the first half of 2023.

CROPPING:

Demand for Australian grain will stay strong into 2023 with above average production, strong export demand and high global prices to providing a continued positive outlook for cropping.

Australian winter crop production is forecast to be the equal second highest on

record, however, quality has been impacted by excessive rain on the east coast.

With harvest delayed, growers’ top priority remains getting this season’s crop off in a safe and timely fashion.

HORTICULTURE:

Horticultural producers will generally see margins squeezed further over the next six months with high packaging, fuel, freight, fertiliser, and labour costs expected to remain a factor.

Vegetable producers are expecting some short-term supply shortfalls following a challenging spring and summer planting period that was heavily impacted by flooding and rainfall events.

Flooding on the east coast has negatively impacted potatoes, and this will see lower production volumes into autumn which, when paired with ongoing supply chain challenges, will elevate potato prices.

Buy a Bale is back

RURAL Aid is bringing back the Buy A Bale rescue campaign for the lead up to Christmas.

Thousands of rural families face a bleak festive season, with recovery from what has been deemed Australia’s most expensive flood event hampered by ongoing rain across the more than 130 local government areas already declared disaster zones.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the scale of this disaster made it necessary to bring Buy a Bale back.

“These floods have had unprecedented impact on rural Australians - families are losing their homes and livelihoods and entire towns are being wiped out,” Mr Warlters said.

“Hay supplies are running out and stranded

rotting in the ground.

“It’s time to bring Buy a Bale back, not only to provide much-needed fodder deliveries, but also to offer financial assistance, clean drinking water, volunteer and counselling support to Aussie farming families facing this crisis.”

Rural Aid predicts at least a two to three-year recovery for communities, with the funds required to adequately support farmers and families estimated to be in excess of $50 million.

With concerns the extent of the disaster has not been fully communicated to policy makers, corporate Australia and the broader community, Mr Warlters is urging governments and private donors to commit to prioritising the wellbeing of affected communities.

Rural

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

LIVESTOCK & PRODUCE MARKET REPORTS

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Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 481 head on Tuesday 6th October. The export market improved significantly with all buyers in attendance. Heavy cows and bulls to kill improved by 10 to 15 cents a kilo, with store cows selling well. Export feeder steers sold to a stronger market as numbers continue to tighten. The trade weight feeders remained firm on last week’s rates. Better conditioned vealers and yearlings to kill sold to increased rates. Restocker steers and heifers are still in strong demand.

VEGETABLES

MORETON SALEYARDS (cont.)

Peter Simpson of Woodford sold Charolais cross cows that made 310c/kg weighing 695kg returning $2154. Paul Newlove of Maroon sold Santa cross cows for 300.2c/kg weighing 495kg to return $1485.

Young Charolais bulls account Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe sold for 329.2c/kg weighing 635kg to return $2090. R & V Laycock of Esk sold Simmental bulls for 311.2c/kg which weighing 720kg to return $2240.

BEANS: Borlotti $4-$8[$6] Kg, Broad $4$7[$5.50] Best $8 Kg, Butter $2-$4[$3] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $5-$8[$6.50] Kg, Round S'less No1 Hand Picked $3-$8[$5.60] Kg, Round S'less No1 Machine P'kd $1$2.60[$1.62] Kg, Round S'less No1 MPHand Packed $3-$4[$3.70] Kg, Snake Loose $10$12[$11] Best $14 Kg.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS (cont.)

PRODUCE (cont.)

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$18] Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$24[$16] Carton, Cos No1 $16$24[$20.20] Carton, Cos No2 $6-$10[$8] Carton, Headed No1 $6-$18[$13.80] Best $20 Carton, Headed No2 $4-$12[$8] Carton, Hearts $12-$20[$16] Carton, Open Varieties $6$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $8$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $8$10[$9] Carton.

Here's a 2023 filled with good rainfall & even better market prices.

Kate.

PJ Simpson sold Charolais cross vealer heifers for 396.2c/kg weighing 265kg to return $1052. GW Siedofsky sold Charolais cross restocker heifers for 397.2c/kg weighing 238kg to return $948. Restocker steers account I & D Williams sold for 441.2c/kg they weighed 188kg and came back at $830. Hereford cross steer calves account McPherson Grazing sold for

QUEENSLAND PRODUCE IN THE BRISBANE MARKET FOR WEEK ENDING

$1413.

Export cattle were dearer by 10-15 cents a kilogram this week with all buyers in attendance. Quality four tooth Charolais cross heifers account Clarefarm made 360.2c/kg returning $2269. Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe sold Charolais heifers with six teeth for 357.2c/ kg weighing 740kg to return $2643. Roberts Harwood Co of Woodford sold Limousin cross six tooth steers for 334.2c/kg weighing 530kg to return $1771.

LEMONS: Eureka Extra $45-$60[$52.50] Best $70 BulkCP, Eureka No1 $30-$50[$40] BulkCP, Eureka No2 $8-$16[$12] Best $20 BulkCP.

MANGOES: Kensington Pride Extra $18$24[$20.20] SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 $10-$20[$14.80] 18LCtn, Kensington Pride No1 Large 14-16 $10-$20[$14.80] SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 Medium 18-20 $10$26[$16] SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 Small >20 $12-$22[$16] SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 $5-$20[$12.80] 18LCtn, Kensington Pride No2 $5-$14[$9.80] Best $16 SLTray, R2E2 Extra $14-$20[$17] SLTray, R2E2 No1 $16$20[$18] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $6$14[$11] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $10-$18[$15] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $8-$14[$10] SLTray, R2E2 No2 $10-$16[$13] 18LCtn.

The best cows for this week topped at 319.2c/ kg for a pen of Droughtmaster cows account Phillip Regan Tallagella, they weighed 557kg to return $1778. Allan Sellin of Dayboro sold lines of Braford cows with the best cows reaching 287.2c/kg weighing 505kg returning $1450. L & G Uljarevic of Lockyer Waters sold Greyman cows for 317.2c/kg weighing 575kg returning $1823. Brahman store cows account Alex Armstrong of Hazeldean made 254.2c/kg weighing 480kg to return $1220. Carseldine and Co of Linville sold Charolais cross cows for 289.2c/kg weighing 444kg to return $1284. Brendan and Marnie Scheiwe sold lines of Charolais cross cows with the best reaching 308.2c/kg weighing $575 to return $1772.

ORANGES: Valencia No1 New Season $30$40[$35] CP, Blood $16-$20[$18] 1/2CP.

BEETROOT: $1.80-$2.60[$2.20] Best $3 Bunch, Large $10-$20[$15] 10KgBag, Medium $15-$20[$17.50] 10KgBag, Small $10$20[$15] 10KgBag, Baby $2.50-$3.50[$3] Best $4 Bunch, Target $2-$3[$2.50] Bunch.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS

636 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday October 8th. A good line up of cattle saw the market dearer, with weaner steers in high demand from western buyers.

BROCCOLI: No1 $30-$60[$49] 8KgIPk, No2 $15-$30[$22.40] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $18$24[$22] 2.4Kg.

BROCCOLINI: $20-$24[$22] 2.4Kg.

CABBAGES: Ballhead ExExLarge $1.50$3[$2.10] Each, Ballhead ExLarge $1.50$3[$2.20] Each, Ballhead Large $1.50$3[$2.15] Each, Ballhead Medium 80c$1.50[$1.15] Best $2 Each, Ballhead Small 60c-$1.20[90c] Each, Red 80c-$1.50[$1.35] Best $2 Each, Red No1 $10-$20[$13] Carton, Savoy $2-$3[$2.75] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $10$20[$13] Carton.

Allan Richter, Toogoolawah, sold Droughtmaster cows and calves for $2400. LC Livestock, Lowood, sold Charolais cows and calves for $2040 and a line of milk tooth Limousin steers for $1630. Ron Gehrke, Summerholm, sold a young Charbray bull for $2200 and cows and calves for $1700. Craig Pond, Karrabin, sold a line of 15 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1600 and 10 month old Charolais steers for $1365. Kelheart Pastoral, Thornton, sold Droughtmaster cows and calves for $1980. Gareth and Leigh Lewis, Coleyville, sold Brangus steers for $1560.

CARROTS: $20-$30[$22] 15KgCtn, $16$26[$21] Best $28 Bag, $28-$30[$30] Carton, Pre-pack $18-$26[$22] Bag, Pre-pack $18$26[$22] Carton, Dutch $1.40-$2.60[$2.20] Bunch, Purple $24-$30[$30] 10KgCtn.

CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $20-$40[$28.80] Carton, No1 $1.20-$2.40[$1.66] Each, No2 $8-$30[$15.80] Carton.

CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok $1.50$2.50[$2] Each, Wombok No1 $12-$24[$18] 16KgCtn.

Louise Ryan, Junction View, sold a line of Brangus steers for $1620. Pat Ryan, Junction View, sold Droughtmaster steers, 18-20 months, for $1660 and $1500. Stephen Clark, Ingoldsby, sold 20 month old mixed breed steers for $1640. Ron and Carol Jackson, Fordsdale, sold Droughtmaster weaners, 12-14 months, with steers making $1380 and heifers $1330. Tim Kanofski, Adare, sold 12-14 month old Charolais steers for $1340. Gary Young, Thornton, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster steers for $1540. Ron Monro, Mt Tarampa, sold milk tooth Brahman cross cattle, with steers making $1430 and heifers $1300. Scott McLaughlan, Merryvale, sold a line of 15 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1390. Ron Zwynenberg, Tarampa, sold a line of heifers for $1240. Ken Pomerenke, Blenheim, sold a line of 10-12 month old Santa steers for $1315.

CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1-$1.60[$1.34] Bunch, Choisum $1.20-$1.80[$1.50] Bunch, Kailan $1.80-$2.20[$2] Bunch, Pakchoy 80c$1.40[$1.26] Bunch.

EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $28-$36[$32] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $28-$36[$32] 7KgTray, Continental $28-$40[$31.20] 7KgCtn, Purple $16-$26[$22] 7KgTray, Purple $10-$20[$18] 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $26$40[$29] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $24-$40[$33.60] 7KgTray, White Thai Apple $40-$50[$45] 5KgCtn.

KALE: Green $20-$30[$25] Carton, Green Sleeves 50c-$2[$1.37] 250g.

Laurie Dippel, Thornton, sold 12 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1275. Rhett Phipps, Coominya, sold quality Charolais cross weaners, 10 months, with steers making $1305 and heifers $1105. Natalier Farms, Tenthill, sold 8-10 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1090. Rodney and Louise Litfin, Thornton, sold lines of Droughtmaster and Brahman steers, 8-10 months, for $1150, $1070 and $1030. Grantley Burchmann, Ropeley, sold Charolais cross steers, 10 months, for $1310. Skinneal Pastoral, Colinton, sold 8 month old Charbray weaners, with steers making $1090 & heifers $1030 and

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $6-$9[$6] Kg, Cups $4-$7[$4] Kg, Flats $6-$9[$7] Kg.

PARSLEY: Continental $1.60-$2.60[$2.25] Bunch, English $2-$3[$2.80] Bunch.

6 month old calves, with steers making $905 & heifers $920. Beverley Olm, Ropeley, sold a line of Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1120. ALB Pastoral, Woolmar, sold 6 month old Droughtmaster cross steers for $920. Kevin and Maree Embrey, Tallengalla, sold Droughtmaster vealer calves, with steers making $935 and heifers $780. Lachlan Cassidy, Grandchester, sold Bazadais weaners, with steers selling for $1000 and heifers $960. Amy Litfin, Thornton, sold 7 month old Droughtmaster steers for $1020. Kevin and Anne Utz, Coominya, sold 5 month old Simmental calves, with steers making $900 and heifers $885. Allan and Lynn Edridge, Laidley, sold Limousin weaners, with males making $1100 and heifers $1020. Kathryn Raymont, Glenore Grove, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2000.

PARSNIPS: $50-$60[$55] 10KgCtn, $40$45[$42.50] 5KgCtn.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS

SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1-$1.60[$1.30] Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.50-$3[$2.27] Best $3.50 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1-$2.50[$1.88] Bunch.

SPRING ONIONS: White $2-$3[$2.60] Bunch. SQUASH: Gold No1 Ruffled $14-$26[$23] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $14-$36[$25.80] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $10-$16[$13] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $10-$24[$22] Best $26 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $12$36[$26.40] 9LCtn.

SWEET CORN: No1 $16-$30[$18.20] 18LCtn, Baby $3.75-$3.75[$3.75] 125g, Pre-pack $24$40[$32.20] 18LCtn.

Impressive store sale at Toogoolawah on 25th September for a yarding of 1850. Feeder steers & bullocks sold to $1,800. Feeder heifers sold to $1,520 and quality weaners met excellent competition from Southern buyers appreciating the ability of the South East Qld bred weaners. Janelle Hansen had Charolais x steers 2 yrs for $1800. Ceres Properties had Charolais x steers for $1710. A & H Clifford of Monto sold Angus x and Santa x steers 2 yrs for $1710 and $1640. P & C Hardgreaves sold Charolais x steers 20 mnths for $1530, while Erin Duncumbe’s Charolais x 20 mnths steers sold for $1600. Aparajitha Pty Ltd of Bryden sold Charolais x steers for $1490. Ross & Tracey Tinney had 18 mnths Droughtmaster steers for $1440. KDS partnership sold Droughtmaster steers 18 mnths for $1310.Lindsay Conroy sold Charolais x steers calves for $1180 and From Enterprises had Droughtmaster steer calves for $1190. Perrett Traders of Jimna sold Charolais x steers calves for $1240 and $1000. See Pastoral Co sold Charolais x steer calves for $1240. Rob & Jenny Grieves sold a great line of Charolais x steers calves 6-7 mnths for $1140, $1100 and $1060. Duncan & Fiona Williamson had a line of 6-7 mnths Charolais steers for $1120 & $1020. Ivan Smith Andurambra, had Charolais x steers 18 mnths for $1470 & $1450. Tandora of Maryborough sold 3 decks of excellent quality Charolais x steers calves for $1380, $1350 and $1300.

TOMATOES: Cherry Red 80c-$1.60[$1.30] 250gLP, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$40[$31.40] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $25-$40[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $18-$30[$22.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $10$26[$22.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $16$24[$18] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $18-$24[$22] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $4-$16[$10] Best $20 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $8-$20[$11.20] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $24-$36[$30.80] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $20$30[$24.80] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $12-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $14-$30[$22] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $10-$20[$14] Best $24 10KgCtn.

Wotonga Grazing Co of Middlemount, sold a great line of 9 decks of Wagyu Droughtmaster x steers and heifers 10-18 mnths. The steers sold to $1370 to average $1226 for 148 head and heifers sold to $1090 with the 10 mnths selling for $1000 & $920. Glen Nugent sold a good line of Droughtmaster steers 12 mnths for $1210. Tom Fogg had Charolais x steers 12 mnths for $1180.

TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $24-$32[$28] 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] 10KgBag.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS (cont.)

PRODUCE (cont.)

ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $18-$36[$23.20] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $2$12[$6.20] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $6-$16[$10.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $10-$24[$16.40] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $8-$20[$12.60] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $12-$30[$17.60] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $12-$24[$17.60] 10KgCtn, Green No2 $2-$14[$7.40] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$16[$13] 10KgCtn.

Heifers were in great demand. Inverstanley Partnership Co sold Brahman x empty heifers 2 & 4 tooth for $1520 and Charolais x No 9 heifers for $1430 and $1410. W & J Lindstrom had Santa x heifers 20 mnths for $1420. Erin Duncombe sold No 9 Charolais x heifers for $1440 and $1400. James Cook Pty Ltd of Moore had Charolais x heifers 10-12 mnths for $1140 and $1090. Lee Clifford of Monto sold Charbray heifers for $1490. Alan Dene had Droughtmaster heifers 12 mnths for $1250.

Glendale Partnership of Harlin sold Droughtmaster heifers 10-12 mnths for $1120 and $1080. From Enterprises had Droughtmaster heifers calves for $1150.

HEAVY VEGETABLES

ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $38$46[$41.50] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 61-75mm $24-$38[$36] Best $40 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $38-$42[$42] Best $44 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $18$26[$25] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $12-$22[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $22-$28[$25] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $25-$34[$27.50] Best $36 10KgBag, White $34-$40[$37] 10KgCtn.

Laycock Properties sold Charolais Droughtmaster x heifer calves for $1140.

Paradise Grazing Co sold a great line of Charolais x heifers 6-8 mnths for $1120, $1010 and $980. Brisbane Valley Holdings sold an excellent line of Droughtmaster heifers 10-12 mnths,( Glenlands blood) for $1150, $1080, $1060 and $1050. Tandora of Maryborough sold a great quality line of Charolais x and Droughtmaster x heifer calves for $1210, $1160, $1200 and $1100, with the Simmental x for $1160. D & F Williamson had a line of Charolais x heifers 6-8 mnths for $990 and $940. G & M Wolff sold Charolais x heifers 10 mnths for $1040.

Lines of Droughtmaster PTIC cows sold for $1690, $1610 and $1600. Store Droughtmaster cows sold for $1250.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS

308 head of cattle were sold Monday at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale Monday 5th October. All types of cattle sold to high rates, with feeder cattle very strong.

K Mahoney, Hazeldean, sold a Charbray bull for $2500.

Deanna Thomason, Woodford, sold Charbray steers for $1860.

Peter and Kerri-Ann Young, Wamuran, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $1800, a line of cows for $1400 and Braford steers $1770.

David Cox, Moore, sold Charolais cross cows and calves for $1580.

POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$32] 20KgBag, Gourmet Blue Saphire $30$40[$32.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37.50] Best $45 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $35-$45[$40] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $35$45[$40] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $26$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Purple Bliss $50-$65[$62.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Purple Congo $30-$45[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Unwashed White Dark Soil $25-$34[$30] 20KgBag, Unwashed White Sebago Bulk Bag $1$1.40[$1.30] Kg, Washed Red Large $40$48[$44] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $32$40[$36] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $36$42[$39] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $26$32[$29] 20KgBag, Washed White $5.50$6.50[$5.90] Best $7.50 5KgBag, Washed White Large $36-$42[$39] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $36-$42[$39] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $36-$42[$39] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $40-$50[$47] 20KgBag.

Lines of Brahman cross steers from Commissioners Flat, sold for $1670, $1520 and $1500.

Peter O’Keeffe, Hunchy, sold Brangus cattle, with cows & calves making $1600, steers $1365 and cows $1480.

Holcroft and Lyle, Stanmore, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2280.

PUMPKINS: Butternut $26-$30[$29] 15KgCtn, Butternut $30-$36[$33] 20KgCtn, Butternut 60c$1.20[90c] Kg, Grey Jarradale 60c-80c[65c] Best 90c Kg, Grey Sampson 50c-80c[80c] Kg, Jap $24-$28[$26] Bag, Jap Small 60c-80c[70c] Kg, Jap No1 60c-80c[70c] Kg, Jap No2 20c-60c[40c] Kg,

Paul Scheu, Mt Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $1360.

A line of Santa steers from Kilcoy, 12 months, sold for $1225, cows for $1460 and a line of store cows for $1110.

Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

CKC St Michaels, Caboolture, sold a line of Brown Swiss heifers for $1350.

Charolais cross feeder heifers account J2X Pty Ltd sold for 385.2c/kg weighing 180kg returning Enterprises sold for 411.2c/kg weighing 250kg to return $1028. C & A Taylor sold Angus cross backgrounder steers for 407.2c/kg weighing 296kg to return $1205. Brahman cross backgrounder steers account Atkinson family sold for 412c/kg weighing 250kg returning $1030. Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe sold grain assist steers for 398.2c/kg weighing 355kg to return

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

DRY ROAST sunflower and pumpkin seeds in pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cool.

COMBINE mustard, honey, vinegar, olive oil and pepper for dressing. Set aside.

COMBINE baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onion in large salad bowl. SPRINKLE turkey meat, mango, cranberries, seeds on salad. DRIZZLE a small amount of dressing on salad and serve with remainder in small jug.

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT IT?

This salad is just what you need after all those festive celebrations. A great recipe to use up those turkey leftovers from Christmas dinner, and light and fresh enough to be enjoyed on a hot summer’s day!

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Recipe courtesy of The Country Kitchens Team

Recipe courtesy of Jo Zampieri, Tewantin-Noosa Branch

New look for 2023 Nissan Juke

THE Nissan JUKE has welcomed key updates for the 2023 model year, with Australia’s most-stylish light SUV introducing new design elements and improved cabin technology.

The JUKE will continue to be offered in five wellequipped grades.

The entire range now benefits from aerodynamic changes, first debuted on electrified JUKE models.

New for 2023 is updated badging across the JUKE range, along with the introduction of two new exterior colour options —cool Ceramic Grey and vibrant Magnetic Blue, the latter of which replaces Vivid Blue in the JUKE’s colour palette.

JUKE ST and ST+ models then introduce a new 17-inch alloy wheel designs, further upping the style factor, while ST-L models debut new black interior elements, along with

leather-accented seats with detailed white stitching for the first time.

Practicality is key in the light SUV segment, and the JUKE ST-L, ST-L+ and Ti grades introduce a new

luggage board to help make the most of the boot storage, already among the largest in its class.

With technology at the core of the JUKE story, ST-L, ST-L+ and Ti grades also

introduce a new Intelligent KeyTM with proximity locking and unlocking, while the premium Bose stereo system — which includes a pair of UltraNearfield speakers integrated into both

front-seat headrests – in the JUKE ST-L+ and Ti grades gains an additional two rear speakers, bringing the total to 10 and delivering a truly immersive audio experience to every seat.

Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson said the evolution of the JUKE range delivers yet more appeal to one of the country’s most stylish SUVs.

“It’s a hugely exciting time for Nissan, as we’re in the middle of a brand-wide refresh that will give us one of the newest and most exciting vehicle lineups in the country,” Mr Paterson said.

The MY23 additions only add to the JUKE in Australia, with the fashion-forward SUV still powered by a turbocharged 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine that produces 84kW and 180Nm, and which is paired with a seven-speed DCT as standard.

The Nissan JUKE returns an impressive ADR combined cycle fuel economy figure of just 5.8L/100km, making the Nissan JUKE among the most fuel-efficient SUVs in Australia.

The Nissan JUKE will continue to be offered in five wellequipped grades.

PHOTO: NISSAN

WORDFILL

In this puzzle you have no clues, only a list of words that all fit into the grid. We have given you a head start.

CROSSCODE

Here is a crossword with a difference, all the letters of the alphabet are represented by a number in the grid and there are no clues. Some letters have been given as clues to get you started, use the code cracker grid below to keep track of each letter and their coded number.

WORD FIND

The words below can all be found in the puzzle. They may be spelled horizontally, vertically, backwards, forwards or diagonally. Be careful, as some letters are used more than once. When you find a word, circle it in the grid. When all the words in the list have been found, the letters left over will spell out the mystery phrase.

STAR CROSSWORD ANSWERS FROM PAGE 21

ACROSS: 2 OXO, 3 Inn, 5 OA, 7 Stars, 8 Hue, 10 Ham, 12 Flap, 14 Ho, 15 Crib, 17 Lea, 18 Ho, 20 Frankincense, 25 Nice, 26 Carol, 29 Nativity, 34 Kai, 35 Gd, 36 Eli, 37 Reindeer, 39 Sled, 41 Plead, 43 Wintery, 45 Men, 47 PO, 48 Saw, 49 Decorations, 53 Mistletoe, 57 Ess, 58 Vans, 60 Ami, 61 Stall, 62 Rang, 63 Tour, 64 Elder, 67 Joy, 68 Leis, 69 Kissing, 71 Toast, 72 Celebrate, 77 Moi, 79 GT, 80 Guy, 81 Reign, 82 Joseph, 84 Or, 85 Tidings, 88 Sleigh, 89 IV, 90 Myrrh, 92 Game, 93 VI, 94 Holly, 97 You, 98 Hot, 100 La, 102 Oi, 103 Ed.

DOWN: 1 Vixen, 4 North Pole, 6 As, 7 Stuffing, 9 El, 11 Miracle, 13 Ah, 15 Ceremonies, 16 Bids, 19 Oi, 20 Fir, 21 Akin, 22 Nan, 23 Kid, 24 Nee, 27 Rudolph, 28 Lights, 29 New Year, 30 Ali, 31 Tinsel, 32 Views, 33 Toy, 38 Etc, 39 Sits, 40 Den, 42 Apt, 44 Tas, 46 NS, 50 Ova, 51 Ran, 52 Angelic, 53 Mary’s, 54 I’m, 55 Silent Night, 56 OT, 59 Holiday, 65 Le, 66 Dial, 67 Jesus, 70 Go, 73 Excited, 74 Eggnogs, 75 Ember, 76 Christmas, 78 Manger, 82 JC, 83 So, 86 Dim, 87 Ivy, 91 Holy, 92 Gift, 95 Lo, 96 Yule, 98 Ho, 99 Oi, 101 AD.

ACROSS

4 To describe graphically, is to do what (7)

8 Name a shrub, often cultivated for its fragrant flowers (7)

9 What is the section of a space shuttle that carries the crew and the payload (7)

10 What is a comprehensive physical examination (5,2)

11 Which term describes boarders (7)

12 What do we affectionately call a returned soldier (6)

14 Name the relative standing, position, or condition of anything (6)

18 What are large bottles for wine, etc (7)

21 Which term describes food or drink that is without sufficient taste to be pleasing (7)

22 To have lied close and snug, is to have done what (7)

23 Quito is the capital of which Pacific coastal republic (7)

24 When one makes certain, one does what (7)

DOWN

1 To have forced someone out, is to have done what (7)

2 Name a renowned cricket trophy (5)

3 What is the act of connecting (7)

4 What do we call human beings (6)

5 To be furious or raging, is to be what (5)

6 Name a place of refuge, exclusion, or privacy (7)

7 What are measurements of three feet (5)

13 Name an alternative term for spectacles (7)

15 To throw away, is to do

what (4,3)

16 Name some eight-legged, predatory arachnids (7)

17 What are words spoken in undertones (6)

18 What might we call a receiver of stolen goods (5)

19 Which term describes a person who casts familiar glances (5)

20 Name a colloquial word for potatoes (5)

SUDOKU

December 19-25, 2022

ARIES

Your bossy side usually goes into overdrive, as you take charge of festive preparations. But perhaps it would be smarter to slow down, delegate and cooperate this Christmas? With your ruler Mars in retrograde mode, it’s time to morph from a rowdy Ram into a gentle Lamb. Jupiter also moves back into your sign (until May 16). So capitalise on the positive vibes and good fortune it provides. Confidence is the rocket fuel that will really take you places!

TAURUS

When it comes to last-minute gift shopping, look for presents that are practical and useful. But, if you spend more than you can comfortably afford this Xmas, then you’ll just end up with a heap of New Year debt. Remember … you don’t have to go overboard in order to have a good time. And avoid getting too serious and stressed. It’s time for Bulls to bliss out on Yuletide cheer! A calm and methodical approach is the best way to handle festive celebrations.

GEMINI

With Jupiter visiting your hopes-and-wishes zone (from Wednesday until May 16) it’s important to make plans and set goals. Go for gold, as Jupiter helps you envision ambitious dreams for 2023. A streamlined approach is the key to successful Yuletide preparations. If you plan carefully and prioritise, then you’ll get everything done without too much stress. But, if you eat and drink too much on Xmas Day, then you’ll be a grumpy Gemini on Boxing Day.

CANCER

Jupiter – planet of good fortune and prosperity – transits through your career zone from Wednesday until May 16, 2023. That bodes well for a welcome promotion, big new job or lucky professional break coming your way over the next few months. But this week, don’t get carried away and overdo the Christmas cheer, especially eating and drinking. If you pace yourself, then you – and your delicate digestive system – will enjoy the celebrations even more.

LEO

Party-loving Lions love the colourful drama of Yuletide celebrations. Just make sure you’re pulling your weight on Xmas Day – with preparations and cleaning up – otherwise you’ll be in the bad books by Boxing Day. Even though it’s the height of the festive season, strive to make your food choices as healthy and nutritious as possible. With Jupiter bouncing through your travel zone, 2023 will be a bumper year and Cats need to be in tip-top condition.

VIRGO

You’re in the mood for Yuletide cheer and holiday hijinks! But, with Mars still retrograde, erratic thoughts could cloud your judgment (especially about your career). So enjoy the festive celebrations, and leave important decision-making for another time (when you’re thinking more rationally). The Mercury/Neptune link encourages you to think creatively and communicate compassionately. Then you’ll have a satisfying and stimulating Christmas weekend.

LIBRA

It’s a good week to make plans and set goals for 2023, especially involving home, family and finances. Joyful Jupiter transits into your partnership zone (where it stays until next May). So strive to be more generous towards loved ones, as you view a troubled relationship from a more philosophical perspective. Your Xmas motto is from birthday great, singer-songwriter-activist Annie Lennox: “Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.”

SCORPIO

With the Moon and Saturn in your domestic zone on Christmas Day, many Scorpios will host festive celebrations at home. But communication between guests looks fiery, as argumentative retrograde Mars stirs up sensitivities. It will take your very best diplomatic (and acting) skills to keep children under control; parents from getting paranoid; and family members from feuding. When in doubt, take ten deep breaths and continue. The show must go on!

SAGITTARIUS

Have you left most of your Christmas shopping to the last minute … again? If you make a detailed list and pace yourself, then you’ll get the gifts you need without too many problems. Look for creative presents that stimulate the imagination. And avoid jumping to hasty conclusions when you’re communicating with loved ones on Christmas Day. With Mars reversing through your relationship zone, do your best to display more patience and compassion.

CAPRICORN

With jolly Jupiter jumping through your home zone, you’re looking forward to some fabulous festive fun and cheer. Clannish Capricorns are the keepers of the family flame so aim to be super proactive about gathering loved ones together over the coming week. But don’t labour under the delusion that you can handle everything on your own. Cooperation is the secret to a successful Christmas. So ‘many hands make light work’ is your Yuletide motto.

AQUARIUS

Mars is reversing through your entertainment zone, so it’s up to you to handle Xmas celebrations (and misunderstandings) with stacks of Aquarian style. Be smart enough to rise above silly family squabbles! Saturn is still transiting through your sign, so you’re keen to keep the traditional parts of Christmas. And you can add some exciting new festive flourishes of your own. As birthday great Benjamin Disraeli wrote, “Change is inevitable. Change is constant.”

PISCES

Have you been worrying about money? Jupiter is transiting through your $$$ zone for the next five months, so make the most of any lucky financial opportunities that come your way. However, with Mars reversing through your domestic zone, Xmas communication shenanigans are likely. So a truckload of tact is required, otherwise you could find yourself in the middle of a feisty family feud, as you blurt out the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2022

DECEMBER

Sat Dec 31

Cardigras brings Soul to Gatton—car show, swap meet, markets, concert, Cahill Park Sports Complex, 4pm -1am. Marburg Dance— 7pm, Marburg Show Hall, ‘David C’, New Years Eve. 0409481681

JANUARY

Thu Jan 5

Lockyer Valley Turf Club Race Day Gatton Racecourse, Spencer St, gates open 11am, 8 races (TAB), bar and canteen facilities, tote and bookies available. Adults $10, concession $5, kids under 16 free. 5462 2850

Fri Jan 6

Glenore Grove Dance—7.30pm11.30pm, Glenore Grove Hall , $10 includes light supper, band ‘Rae Blinco’, enq 0423849002

Sun Jan 8 Bazza’s Country Music Walk Up Show Tenthill Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea and coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome. 0402058098

Planning an Australia Day event? List it here for free! First edition of the new year January 11.

Commuunity Noticeboard - Regular Meetings

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota

Seniors 3rd Sat/mth 1pm-4.30pm cost $5. 0439030677

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall

Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

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

Zion Lutheran Hall Minden

Boutique Market 9am-2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB @ukefreaks

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

Chug-along Social Group 2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults)

Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5 0412685125

Community Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm-8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin.

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

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

Country Music Concert 1st Sun/ mth Laidley Exchange Hotel 11am4pm. 0439030677

Country Music Jam 4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 54652516

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

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

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

tre, 54623355

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

Esk Community Choir Tues 6:308:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

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

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

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

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

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

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0421286821

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

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

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

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

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed Laidley RSL

0403501170

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

Lockyer Valley Writers Group 13pm 2nd Tue/mth Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 3rd Tue/mth at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway Station lowood@ lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

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

0447489875

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

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

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

My Local Market Wallon 7am11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

Rosewood Men’s Shed Fri 9am12pm 361 Marburg-Rosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sean

Somerset Community “Christmas Charity Drive”

Without the community support this Christmas Charity Drive would not be possible.

This is our 6th Annual Christmas Charity Drive, LJ Hooker Esk | Toogoolawah with New Season Church are delighted to once again be announcing their support of the 5th annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. The countdown is on, and Christmas is fast approaching and if you assist by giving and supporting our community for the families in need, it is a fabulous way of giving to our local community. The festive season can be a difficult time of year for many families, and we are proud to be able to support and bring some cheer to families in our local communities on Christmas Day.

Starting back in 2017 the charity drive delivered 25 boxes to families. Last year 2021 an overwhelming response from the community over 70 boxes were delivered to families in need across the Somerset Region. This year there will be many more families that will be feeling the pinch. Once again we are asking people from our local communities for those that are able to donate even just a little something, to help those that are less fortunate.

The campaign is collecting anything that will help ease the burden of Christmas. Nonperishable items, these are all items that can make someone’s day that bit more joyous.” Explains Debra and Gordon Millerick from New Season’s Church.

Collection boxes have been set up at;

• LJ Hooker Esk office at 221 Ipswich Street, Esk

• Every Season Hair Design at 3/95 Ipswich Street, Esk

• Toogoolawah IGA

If you would like further information on how to donate to this wonderful cause, please don’t hesitate to contact the LJ Hooker Office on 5424 2222 or Debra and Gordon- New Season’s Church on 0432 102 608.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Christmas Cabaret. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads. 5.10 QI. 5.45 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. 8.35 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. 9.35 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 1.30 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads.

5.10 QI. 5.45 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 First & Forever. 10.10 Movin’ To The Country.

10.40 Love On The Spectrum. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Belgravia. 1.45 Doc Martin. 2.50 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.40 Back Roads. 5.10 QI. 5.40 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. 8.25 Vera. 9.55 Troppo. 10.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.40 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00

Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 4.00 Shaun The Sheep. 4.30 Bluey. 4.40 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 6.10

Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.20 Shetland. 9.20 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 MOVIE: Jackie. (2016) 12.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 The Interviewer. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Toys That Built The World. 8.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Be My Brother. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up.

4.10 Inside Harrods At Christmas. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 9.30 War Of The Worlds. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.05 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 3.05 The Cook Up. 3.35 Dishing It Up. 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7. 35 Engineering Reborn. 8.30 Inside Central Station. 9.25 Then And Now: The River Thames. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Gomorrah. 1.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Cycling.

Cape To Cape MTB. Highlights. 4.30

The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. 4.35 Wrestling. 4.40

Wonderful World Of Chocolate Christmas. 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 6.30 News. 7.30

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. 9.10 Silent Night: A Song For The World. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 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 11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.00 Disasters At Sea. 11.00 The Clown And The Candyman. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 7.30 Carols In The Domain. 10.00 Schools Spectacular Creating The Magic. 12.30 Mates On A Mission. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. 1.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 2.00 MOVIE: Santa’s Boots. (2018) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016) 9.15 MOVIE: Elf. (2003) 11.15 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. 12.15 Mates On A Mission. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. 8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 9.30 Escape To The Chateau. 10.30 Family Law. 11.20 The Thing About Pam. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Great Getaways. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Australia Behind Bars. 10.30 Emergency Call. 11.20 Pure Genius. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Explore TV. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00

Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006) 11.10 Council Of Dads. 12.00

A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Driving Test. 2.30 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019) 4.30 Destination Australia. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Christmas With Delta. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight. 11.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dog House Aust. 9.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible III. (2006) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 1.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Living Room. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Hungry. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 The Graham Norton Show. 11.30 The Savoy At Christmas. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Men In Tights. (1993) 4.10 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017) 5.50 Bluey. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The King’s Christmas Message. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. 9.40 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020) 11.20 Christmas Cabaret. 1.45 The Heights. 2.40 Rage. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. Highlights. 4.30 The Luxury Christmas Decorators. 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 6.30 News. 7.30 Dean Martin: King Of Cool. 8.35 Uri Geller’s Secret Treasures. 10.05 MOVIE: Amy. (2015) 12.25 All Is Bright. 1.40 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 4.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 SeaLink Carols By Candlelight. 3.30 Beach Cops. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Border Security: Int. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Dog Patrol. 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) 9.35 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003) 12.20 Mates On A Mission. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard. (2003) 6.00 News. 7.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) 9.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. (1997) 11.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 11.10 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. 2.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 3.00 The King’s Christmas Message. 3.15 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 4.15 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 5.00 News. 6.00 MOVIE: Happy Feet. (2006) 8.05 The Cheap Seats. 9.05 Ghosts. 10.05 MOVIE: Book Club. (2018) 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. 3.05

Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Letters And Numbers. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16. Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Take Me Home. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Police After Dark. 10.30 The Equalizer. 11.20 Almost Family. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Living Room. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hunger Games. (2012) 12.20 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

7.30pm Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

8.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (M, R)

8.45 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. (M, R)

9.50 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (M, R)

7.30pm A Very Specky Christmas. (PG, R)

8.30 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R)

9.00 Starstruck. (M, R)

9.45 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

11.05 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Office Christmas Party. (2016) (MA15+, R)

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.00 Back. (M, R)

11.25 Archer. (M, R)

11.45 QI. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 QI. (PG, R)

8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M)

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

10.05 Staged. (M, R)

10.30 Upstart Crow. (PG, R)

7.30pm QI. (PG, R)

8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Christmas Bash.

8.45 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (R)

9.45 Christmas Cabaret. (R)

7.30pm Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. (R)

8.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.00 Catalyst. (M, R)

11.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Ghosts. (R)

9.05 Staged. (M)

9.30 Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

9.50 Fleabag. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+, R)

11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

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

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R)

10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R)

6.00pm Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Heathrow. (PG, R) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG, R) 10.50 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 8.45 Miniseries: Bancroft. (M, R) 10.45 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: War Dogs. (2016) (M, R)

9.50 Movie: Skiptrace. (2016) (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010) (MA15+, R)

10.30 The Cleveland Show. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Storage Wars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Rambo 3. (1988) (M, R)

10.35 Movie: Hard To Kill. (1990) (MA15+, R)

12.45 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm Last Stop Garage. (PG, R)

6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Movie: Inside Out. (1975) (PG, R)

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

10.45 The Cleveland Show. (M, R)

12.45 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Cradle 2 The Grave. (2003) (MA15+, R)

10.45 The Cleveland Show. (M, R)

12.45 Irish Pickers. (PG, R)

1.45 Barter Kings. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R)

10.30 Train Truckers. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.40 Movie: Die Another Day. (2002) (M, R) 11.20 New Amsterdam. (M, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Grantchester Christmas Special. (M, R) 9.00 Poirot. (PG, R) 11.00 Snapped. (M) 12.00 House. (M, R)

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

7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.40 Christmas At Highclere Castle. (R)

7.00 Movie: It’s A Wonderful Life. (1946) (PG, R)

9.40 Movie: An Officer And A Gentleman. (1982) (M, R) 12.10 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Christmas At Warwick Castle. (R) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: White Christmas. (1954) (G, R) 10.00 Movie: Overboard. (1987) (PG, R) 12.20 Keeping Up Appearances. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 11.40 House. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Tommy. (M, R) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) (G, R)

11.10 Movie: The Big Short. (2015) (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.30 The Code. (M, R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Tommy. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 MacGyver. (PG, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Tommy. (M, R) 1.10 Evil. (MA15+, R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.15 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Mom. (PG, R)

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M)

10.10 Betraying The Badge. (MA15+)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M)

9.20 The Language Of Love. (MA15+)

10.15 Naughty And Nice: Sex Toy Britain. (MA15+, R)

5.35pm Vs Arashi. (PG, R)

6.30 The Fast History Of Toys.

7.30 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 One Night In Hamleys Xmas Special.

9.25 Travel Man. (M, R)

10.20 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 The Code. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: Where Is Jennifer Kesse? (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

5.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M)

5.50pm Jeopardy! (R) Alex Trebek hosts a quiz program that challenges contestants and viewing audiences around the world.

6.15 Jeopardy! (R)

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Taskmaster. (M)

9.25 Hypothetical.

10.20 WWE Legends. (M, R)

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (R) 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? (M, R)

COOK,Muriel

Taken into God’s care 15/12/2022 Aged 79 years

Loving wife to Doug. Much loved Mother and Gran to Mandy, Robbie (dec), Kelli, Jason, Tina, Steven, Ben, their partners and families.

Celebration of Muriel’s life to be held at St Mary’s Church, Gatton on Wednesday 21/12/2022 at 2pm followed by a graveside committal at Gatton Cemetery.

Feel free to wear bright colours or florals. No flowers as per family request.

In Lieu, donations to https://www.mycause.com.au/p/298074/ kellis-shaving-her-dreads-for-mum

07 5462 1808

BREISCHKE,TroyAndrew

LateofMorningsideandformerlyof Toogoolawah,passedawayon 14thDecember,2022,aged47years.

LovedFatherofEloise,AvaandJack.

LovedSonofMargaretandGlen(dec'd). LovedBrotherofAnthonyandMichael, andlovedUncle.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendTroy'sfuneral,tobeheldatThe ApostolicChurchofQueensland,3Niemeyer Road,HattonVale.Servicecommencingat 10.30am,Friday23rdofDecember.

InGod'sCare Dylan John Harm

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Precipe, Tacit Acceptance & Reconveyance

I, Francoise Maryse Chanovre © of Lockyer Valley, Queensland, state I am not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and am the irrefutable holder in due course of my properties, chattels and all associated copyright protected trade names.

I, Francoise Maryse Chanovre © have fully reconveyed all relevant variations of naming convention since our unrebutted conveyance to the Land & Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis, commonly known as Commonwealth of Australia, on the twenty ninth of September, 2022.

Public Record Number 446390005100051002537730601.

Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with financial ties with the occupying Australia Corporation, in entirety. The Corporate Australia Kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright financial instruments and are required to cease and desist misaddressing Francoise Maryse Chanovre © infraudulent debased Dog-Latin-Glossa.

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Dorper, black & white face, 20 ewes, $200 each Ph 0411 358 233

Female lambs & wethers - $80-$140, different ages. Ph: 0411 358 233

2 beautiful marked female short haired border collie puppies looking for their new home they are 10 weeks old. Both parents are quality working dogs. Wormed, vaccinated and vet checked, born on 1st October.

BIN: 0001176103865. Ph 0413230187 for photos and more information. $500.00 neg

White dorper ewe lambs about 6 to 7 months old, would make good quality breeders, $250 each. Ph 4697 7769, 6pm to 9pm. Helidon.

Budgies - pides & rainbows, both sexes available - $20 each. Ph 0427 238 469

30 Roosters available, $12.00 each. Ph. 0474 696 611

Purebred Maremma Puppies. Males and females DOB - 27/10/2022 Available 22 December - after Vet check and microchipping BIN: 9228610618 Ph 5464 6200, 0428 646 014

Ordinary geese. $30 each. Sebastopol geese. $60 each Phone. 0412 123 022

Mini Dachshund cross pups for sale, 2 males, 1 female, 1 more female with ¾ tail. Vaccinated, vet checked, microchipped. Black and tan standard dachshund colour with white. Born 27th September, mini dachshund size small dog. 0499 029 538 BIN number 0012 389 00 3163

Pure Mini Dachshund pups for sale dapple bred. 0499 029 538/0439 391 012. BIN number 0012 389 00 3163

Silky Bantam Hens, approx. 18mths old, still laying. 1 black, 5 grey/white $20 each. Ph 0411 358 233 Forest Hill Muscovy drakes x 3. One is 12 months old and two are 14 weeks old. Healthy and well cared for in a large free range area. Excess to our needs. $30 each. Placid Hills. Ph: 0434 933 943

4 week old piglets, Mum Saddleback, Dad Large White X Tamworth. $100 each. Located Esk Message only please 0431164512.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

FIREPLACE SMALL LOG HOLDER, retains log in open fireplace when alight, cast iron, black $100.00 ph 0417 778 982

16 Original LANE Rabbit Traps – $20.00 each. Phone or SMS: 0428 821 954.

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Aluminium bull bar, good condition, suit 90 series Pajero$150 ONO. Ph: 54653207

Aluminium side steps, suit small twin cab - $50 Ph: 5465 3207

Jolion Hare & Forbes floor

BOOKS

Mark Twain, complete and unabridged short stories, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince & the Pauper, & ors, black hard cover with gold writing & gold tinted pages, 16 cm wide, 24cm length, 5 1/2 cm deep, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 777 982

VINTAGE OWN LIBRARY SCHOOLGIRLS COMICS, 1953 (x 2), front and back covers & all pages intact, no rips or creases $15.00 for both ph 0417 778 982

CRYSTAL GIRLS ANNUALS 1951 (191 pages), & 1952 ( 192 pages) hardcover, short stories with black & white illustrated drawings $20.00 each ph 0417 778 982

Books for sale, suitable for seller, over 100, 50c each. Ph: 0417 468 621, BYO Container.

CARAVANS, CAMPING & BOATING

Camper trailer - fold out, registered to Dec 2022. $300 Ph: 0427 348 748

Prestige Pop-Top Cover suit 16-18 ft Van $100 Ph 0417 073 332

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

BABY Q WEBER BBQ, with portable cart trolley and accessories, digital meat therometer, half hotplate, roasting trivet & 2 conversion trays, grilling tray brush, (cart trolley & accessories cost $440), selling bbq & accessories for $450.00 (used only once, selling due to ill health), ph 0417 777 982

FURNITURE

DVD Case plus 100 DVD’s plus DVD Player . The lot for $120 - 0401676188

Single bed mattress brand new still in plastic Cost $160 Sell $120 - 0401676188

2 Recliner Chairs $20 each 0401676188

Desk Plus chair suit student $30 0401676188

3 seater black leather lounge - like new. Ph: 07 5462 2551

Large framed mirror, 90x105, VGC, $50. Ph: 0403 669 003

GARDENING

Electronic watering system, 15m cable - $200 ONO. Ph: 5465 3207

Very old cylinder mower, no blades “master mower”$100. Ph: 5465 3207

Deep well pump with foot valve, suit dam or well - $500. Ph: 5465 3207

Bamboo stakes 70cm long, 50 for $10. Ph: 5465 3207

Shade cloth - 1 roll 70% black, 3.6m wide x 50m long$150. Ph: 0439 725 924

Plastic Trays, suitable for sprouting seeds, 410mms long x 255mms wide x 105mms deep. 250 + trays available 50cents each. Ph 5465 8033/0437 297 116

Black & Decker 240V Hedge trimmer - $50 Ph: 07 5462 1034

Garden trailer, unregistered - $100. Ph: 0427 348 748

Club Cadet Ride-on mower, 42 inch cut, 20hp kohler engine, runs well $1200 ONO. Ph: 0410 578 132

2016 Husqvarna TS138 Ride On Mower. Excellent condition, 38” cut, 146hrs. Ph 0421 416 811 Lowod Ride on Cub cadet 27”. Ph: 0418 578 132

HAY & PRODUCE

MISCELLANEOUS

Sell 14.75 metres Vindex slotted drainpipe stockinged 100mm dia $85. Ph: 0473 958 119

Aluminium sliding glass window 188 x 128 good condition $10, Rosewood 0418 838 398

78RPM records, country & western, old time - $2 each. Ph: 5465 3207

2 x ratchet tie down straps, 50mm wide x 6m long$20 each. Ph: 5465 3207

Push bike frames, soverign geared, radius A8663229, gemini, bmx, some with wheels - $5 each. Ph: 5465 3207

Push bike, blue, good condition, 26 inch, good tyres$50. Ph: 5465 3207

Single bowl sinks, stainless steel, 45cm x 900cm, good condition - $20 each. Ph: 5465 3207

EvaKool Fridge Freezer for car, brand new, never used, 49cm h x 30cm w - $400. Ph: 0419 720 081

Printer Cartridges, new, set of 1 black, 1 cyan, 1 magenta, 1 yellow plus 1 extra black cartridge to suit Fuj Xerox printer CP105B, CP205, CP205w, CM205b, CP215w, CM215w $20.00 for the lot ph 0417 778 982

Amplifier, loudbox 100 instrument amplifier $250 as new condition Ph 0412 611 702

Snare drum gretch with cymbal sabian drum sticks high quality $460 0412 611 702

Treadmill, iWalker Pro, suit beginners to advanced, only used for 2 hours RRP $1,150, selling for $600. Lowood. Ph: 0419 162 062

Sliding glass windows in frames for flexi glass canopy$200. Ph: 0419 221 496

Disability fold up 4 leg hopper on two wheels - Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 2551

Disability fold up wheel chair, new condition - Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 2551

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Tools, shovels, picks, quite an amount of work tools in the shed to sell on account of old age, no longer have use for them. Ph: 0429 964 567

Durden – Combination Saw + Planer. Solid Cast Iron

Top on Stand Very sturdy machine G.C. $210 Fernvale Ph 0450783122

Triton MK 3 Sawbench, New 9.25 inch Makita Saw V.G.C. $185.00 Fernvale Ph 0450783122

Case diesel injector pump with injectors, recondi-

BOOKS

Orchid

Henry Lawson Selected Works, one hundred poems, black/white photos & drawings, 752 pages, hardcover, published 2010, excellent condition, 20cm wide, 25cm height, 4cm thick, $30.00 ph 0417 778 982

Edgar Allan Poe, complete illustrated stories & poems, copyright 1987, 16cm wide, 22 1/2 cm height, 6cm thick, hardcover, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 777 982

Mark Twain, Life on the Mississipi, Reader’s Digest book, copyright 1987, printed in the USA, 382 pages, 6 1/2 cm wide, 9 1/2 cm height, 1 1/2 cm deep, hardcover, good condition, $20.00 ph 0417 777 982

Hay for sale - small squares & rounds. Fine leaf rhodes, first cut lucerne, millet, sorghum, grass hay.

Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

MACHINERY

2 x hydraulic jacks, 20inches high - $20 each.

Ph: 5464 3207

19.5HP Briggs & Stratton motor - needs a rebuild. Open to offers. Ph: 0432 671 579 for details

Onion riddler - $500. Ph: 0407 133 076

Myers onion grader, variable speed Ph: 0407 133 076

Rozza inspires Lockyer fightback

IN A tense Mitchell Shield fixture against archrivals Toowoomba at Cahill Park, Josh ‘Rozza’ Reisenleiter brought the Lockyer Lightning back into the game after things were looking dire for the home side.

Batting first, Toowoomba were cruising at 1-74 and not looking troubled against the Lockyer quicks.

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A score of 200+ seemed quite probable.

However, as he has done so many times, Rozza turned the tide with ball in hand.

He struck in his first over, then again twice in his second over, eventually finishing with the rarely attained five wickets, on 5-37.

Once the top order had been sent back, the bowlers

made more inroads, seeing Toowoomba all out for 145, which didn’t seem quite enough.

Although Lightning openers Kelsey O’Dea and Ray McBride looked solid reaching 0-31, Lockyer was soon in trouble, stumbling to be 6-91, with 145 suddenly looking no easy get.

Another lost wicket would

see Lockyer in deep trouble. However, Rozza with 21 n.o and Lach Sticklen with a brave 28 n.o steered the side to victory, earning a home final versus Stanthorpe on February 12.

Stanthorpe finished off their qualifying fixtures by topping 300 against Warwick, which will make them very dangerous.

What a great way to end our bowling year of 2022. A happy group of members enjoyed a lovely lunch and great music by Vince Pagett. Prizes were given out to the winners of competitions played. The ladies had a great time dancing. Lots of laughter and good will.

Wednesday social bowls will start on the first Wednesday in February 2023. We hope to see you there. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Club Game.

D.Sempf, V.Zischke, K.Degen, B.Slater, R.Zabel & K.Morrison 17 K.Granzien, G.Aitchson, B.Zabel, P.Kubler, D.Windorf & J.Mace 4

Results of AGM Election Of Officers. President. John Mace. Vice President. Ken Degen. Secretary. Dot. Windorf. Treasurer. Ron Zabel. Patron. Ken Windorf. Games Director. Bev. Zabel. Provador. Pat Kubler. Measurers. 1st Ken Degen. 2nd John Mace. 3rd Keith Morrison. Bowls resumes on Monday 16th January, 2023 at 6pm. Merry Xmas to all and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Enquiries John 0408631292

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Pink Stumps Day at Mulgowie

In their wonderful promotion in support of the McGrath Foundation, the Mulgas hosted Ropehill at Mulgowie. Batting first, Ropehill put on 214 with Brock Zischke, back from the Vikings, entertaining the crowd with a sparkling 79 in quick time. Regan Jackwitz did well against the onslaught, with 3 for 28. Alex Emmerson, 20 and a fill-in player on 37 provided opposition for Mulgowie, but all out for 130, found the task to hard. Ethan Hubner returned a promising 3-12.

Gatton Fordsdale Prevails

Led by an extraordinary 103 n.o by Jason Kleidon, Gatton Fordsdale rattled up 5-227 against Forest Hill. Hayden Sippel again impressed with 2-38. Forest Hill once again showed fight and intent, with Liam Bichel, up the order getting to 31. With great support from Isaac Phipps and Lachie Miller, the goats were in the hunt for a good spell, but found the target too tough. Another highly entertaining round of A Grade cricket, with three teams battling for second spot behind Ropehill.

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GOLF CLUB

Saturday 10/12/22, Medal of Medals Championship

Sponsored by Steve & Marg Lerm

Single Stroke

Winner C Milligan 66nett

R/UP: D Bitossi Jnr 67, D Misso 68, I Timms 70, S Wilson 71, G Wilson 71, G Smith 71, L Robson 72, T Adams 73, F Pickering 73(L), B Tumney 73, B Farnham 73, I Knopke 74, P Cook 74, A Johns 75, M Rowe 75, S Lerm 75, E Lee 75, J Lee 76(L), M Robson 76, B Thorogood 76, J Guest 77, B Moore 77, S Adams 78(L), H Knubel 79, D Bitossi 79, G Proctor 79, T Zammit 84, C Guest 104(L)

Medal of Medals Champion 2022 Chris Milligan

NTP Mens H/C 0-19

1/10 3rd C Milligan (in hole), H/C 20+, 3/12 3rd E Lee

Ladies 6/15 3rd S Adams

ALL IN 5/14 3rd C Milligan (in hole)

Sponsor Esk Friendly Grocer

4/13 D Misso, 7/16 3rd D Misso

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

8/17 2nd G Wilson

Congratulations to Chris Milligan, on winning our annual Medal of Medals which is played for every month, culminating in the final in December. Chris taking a good win and a couple of birdie pin shots on the way as well. Many thanks to Steve and Marg for providing all the prizes. After the game lunch was provided thanks to President Luke and our volunteers.

Sunday 11/12/22

9 Hole Chooky

Winner D Back 32nett

R/UP: M Todd 34, G Ray 34, V Scott 35, P Cook 35, B Glanville 36, G Punch 37, G Lockett 37, G Steele 39, S Wilson 39, Worst Score, J Humphrey 39

Putting Competition Victor Scott 13 putts

NTP No 13 P Cook, No 17 2nd D Back

Good turnout for our Chooky, Don taking the win for the third week in a row, and a pin shot, must be a record. Championship is getting tight with around 6 players still fighting for the trophy.

Friday 9/12/2022 Social Turkey Run

Another good field taking last chances to stake a claim on the Turkey Player of the Year trophy, Brian having a clear win with a 30 nett and the usual countback for runner-up between Michael and Jeff, the honours going to Michael this time. Gerry the only player to get on and stay on the green for his pin shot, Michael taking the other.

Winner: B. Glanville 30 nett

Runner-up: M. Todd 32

Rundown: J. Humphrey 32, G. Punch 33, M. Scott 34, P. Cook 36, I. Timms 36, T. Zammit 39, I. Macintyre 41, G. de Roo 44.

NTP#13: G. de Roo, #17: M. Todd.

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Medley Single Stableford results, Tuesday 13/12/22

Winner- T Spears 37 points ocb

Runner up- W Mcfarlane 37 Run Down- M Lejeune 35 Birdie Hole #16 M Lejeune Sporter results, Friday 16/12/22

Winner- Paul Fili 29.5 nett

Runner Up- Tim Linnan 34.5

Run Down- Ben Linnan 36.5

Medley Single Stableford results, Saturday 17/12/22

Winner- Xyleigh Zischke 41 points

Runner up- Luke Kajewski 39 ocb

Run Down- Tim Linnan 39, Stephan Kajewski 38, Brad Jamieson 38, Garry Bachmann 38, Don Neumann 38

Ntp #3 Luke Zischke, #3 Michelle Porter (Ladies), #7 Dave Simon, #10 Anthony Sippel, #13 Mark Norman, #13 Karen Robinson (Ladies), #16 Levi Gehrke, #16 Jemma Osman (Ladies)

Pro Pin #18 Brad Jamieson Birdie Hole #9- Jackpots

Turkeys Nest #10- Jackpots Boozer’s Ball- Nathan Gehrke

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 14th December was Ladies Break-up Day and we played Hartball for Emmo’s Fine Foods Trophies. A great day was had by the 24 Ladies who played

Winners: C Sternberg, J Taylor, M Taylor, H Gilbert 75/51.25

Runner Up: J Kane, L Emery, K Lehmann, O Luck 72/52.5

Rundown: C Scheiwe, J Sippel, D Manteufel, J Blaney 80/53.25

Pro Pin: Marie Voorma

Div 1 J Kane L Emery K Lehmann O Luck Div 2 J Murray L Knopke T Pyers P Davis

After a Lovely Lunch provided by Colleen we had presentation of yearly trophies. A great year of golf at Laidley Golf Club. Thursday 15th December Open single stableford

Rozza with his five wicket ball.

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Winner: John Oyers 42 pts Runner Up: Derryn James 38

Rundown: L Edwards 37, J Ward 36, C Pearen 36, G Rodgers 36, D Morrow 35, G Hulett 35

Pins: Pro Garry Rodgers Div 1 Andrew Paroz Div 2 Garry Rodgers

Saturday 17th December The Ladies played a single stableford for a Club

Trophy Winner: Marie Voorma 37, Runner Up: Cheryl Sternberg 36

Pro Pin Cheryl Sternberg All In Cheryl Sternberg

The Men played a single stableford for Andrew Paroz’s Trophies

Winner: Greg Heuston 40 pts Runner Up: Ken Goebel 39

Rundown: T Trisley, P Mihulka38, K Baskerville 37, P McFie 37, P Bird 36, G Hulett 36, D Morrow 36, M Langton 36

Pins: Pro Ken Goebel Div 1 Troy Grimshaw Div 2 M Langton, Div 3 Peter Bird Lowood Golf Club

Results for Tuesday 13 December 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: J Morris 38 R/Up H Powell 37 ocb

BRD: T Luxford 37 J Luxford 36 N Sippel 34, B Victor 33 D Olsen 33 M Callander 33

NTP: T Luxford (5th) M Joyce (11th) B Victor (14th) S Luxford (Ladies 2nd shot 14th) H Powell (2nd shot 3/12 Div 2)

Results for Thursday 15 December 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: M Joyce 43 R/Up: L Templeman 41

BRD: G Winter 39, P Lawrenson 39, H Gargano 39, H Powell 38, K Lodder 36, I Dobbie 36

NTPs: P Jensen (2nd) R Boles (5th) R Boles (11th) M Joyce (14th) Sue Kopelke (Ladies 2nd shot 14th) K Lodder (2nd shot 4/13 Div 1)

Results for Saturday 17 December 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: M Rennie 39 R/Up: A Wieland 38 ocb

BRD: J Ormaechea P Lawrenson S Notley Peter Coles 38 L Gleeson L Sheraton 37

NTPs: A Page (2nd) A Wieland (5th) M Smith (11th) J Grace (14th) Sue Kopelke (Ladies 2nd shot 14th) L Pratt (9/18 2nd Shot Div 1)

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 14th December no Ladies Golf

PM Chook Run winner Michael O’Connor 21 points runner up Craig Granzien 19 points

NTP no 3 Michael O’Connor no 6 Michael Todd

Saturday 17th December Single Stableford sponsored by Brisbane Valley Meats (BVM) Esk.

Overall winner Alan White 40 points

Men’s winner Michael O’Connor 38 points

Running up Blair Broad 36 points

Ladies winner Judi Marshall 38 points

Runner up Lea-Jayne Marschke 26 points

Bradman’s Peter Eldridge.

BVM NTP’S men’s Div 2 Alan White

Ladies 2/11 Judi Marshall

All in 8/17 Jake Richter

Men’s Div 1 9/18 Tanner Granzien

Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza 3/12 Blair Broad IGA Toogoolawah 4/13

Blair Broad For Frank 6/15 Blair Broad

Esk Grand Hotel men’s 7/16 Alan White

Ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke.

Thanks to Jason Kerr of BVM for a great trophy day.

Coming Events

Saturday 24th December Xmas Eve Golf Single Stableford 11am hit off.

Wednesday 28th December Ladies Am golf 8am. PM Chook Run 3.00pm hit off.

RIFLE SHOOTING

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Saturday Christmas shoot was a fun day, Two rounds of 15 shots shooting from the 600yd mound at 800yd targets.. A warm afternoon with mild Easterly breeze gusting occasionally . Some good scores were achieved.

Iron Sights out of 150.30

C. Greenwood 150.18 and R. Perry 143.11

F class out of 180.30

F STD

T. Schulz 177.16, R. Bowman 176.16, R. Cowburn 175.14, K. Hartwig 174.8, J. Findlay 174.8, P. Hayden 170.9, M. Mckenna 168.6, A Steele 160.2 and T McKenna 156.

Season greetings to all news staff and readers from members of GGGRC.

Trophy day at Toogoolawah Golf Club on Saturday December 17, all the winners: Blair Broad, Lea-Jayne Marschke and her granddaughters, Judi Marshall, Tanner Granzien, Alan White and Michael O’Connor. PHOTO: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Pink Stumps Day a smashing hit

BY GRACE CRICHTON

MULGOWIE and Ropehill

Senior A Graders traded their whites for pinks as they raised funds for the McGrath Foundation in a Pink Stumps match at Mulgowie cricket grounds on December 17.

Batting first, Ropehill put on 214 with Brock Zischke, entertaining the crowd with 79 in quick time.

Regan Jackwitz did well against the onslaught, with 3 for 28.

Mulgowie captain Alex Emmerson, 20 and a fill-in player on 37 provided opposition for Mulgowie, but all out for 130, found the task too hard.

Ethan Hubner returned a promising 3-12.

Emmerson said Ropehill were always tough to go up

against.

“The runs they put on us,” Emmerson said.

“I knew it was going to be tough ask, so I just told the boys bat the 40, get as close as we can, and make a game of it.

“They got away from us a little bit when we were bowling to them but it was a good game.”

Batsman Sean Haley made

Ropehill work for it.

“Sean had a real good dig with the bat… made them work hard.” Emmerson said.

“[He] kept them out there and kept the runs flowing.

“By that time we weren’t going to make the runs but he put on a bit of a show there in the end anyway.”

Ropehill captain Rohan Janke said the win capped off the first half of their season of

eight wins from eight games.

“Brock Zischke, always a stand out performer, always good to have him back and taking wickets at regular intervals,” he said.

Janke said the team jumped at the chance to participate in Pink Stumps Day at Mulgowie’s invitation.

“It was always going to be fun when Alex asked us to be part of the Glenn McGrath

Foundation Pink Stumps Day,” he said.

“Couldn’t be more honoured.”

The club raised funds with a barbecue, raffle, and shirt sales.

“There are a few people in both clubs who are touched by this cause,” Janke said.

Both captains are optimistic Pink Stumps Day will become a regular fixture.

Cricket grounds ideal example of club maintaining grounds to an excellent standard

ROPEHILL Community

Sports Centre Inc’s lease of the grounds has been renewed and councillors are upholding the club as a great example of maintaining their grounds.

The club will pay $137.35 per year to lease the premises, formerly $0, and

council have increased their contribution from $15,000 to $30,000 for the club to maintain the land.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor Jason Cook said council were in an ongoing process of renewing leases with

several sporting groups.

“The key to this model and contributions that we pay these groups is we’re not paying any group more than what council would be able to do it ourselves,” Cr Cook said.

“It’s a credit to the Ropehill community group

up there.

“The condition of the fields are always pristine.”

Councillor Chris Wilson said the facility was ‘first-class’ and it would cost council significantly more money were they to maintain the grounds to its current standard them-

selves.

“The arrangement needs to be fair and reasonable to the club, but fair and reasonable to council as well,” he said.

“It would cost council a huge amount of money to maintain the facility to the current standard that they

are.

“It’s a really great facility and they’re doing a great job,” he said.

Ropehill Cricket Club credited life member Graeme Zirbel for his dedication to the club and keeping the grounds immaculate.

Mulgowie and Ropehilll crickets clubs raised funds for the McGrath Foundation on Pink Stumps Day on December 17.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON