The Independent - Wednesday 22nd February 2023

BY JACOB HAYDEN

A PETITION with 400 signatures calling for Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) to refuse the Development Application for Stage 2 of the Helidon Rocket Engine Testing Facility at 613 Seventeen Mile Road, Helidon, was presented to council at its ordinary meeting on February 15.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan received the document from principal petitioner Hanneke Nooren on February 14. The petition also requests LVRC to strictly enforce compliance with the approval CONTINUES PAGE 5

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Members from Lockyer Community Action Inc toured Lockyer Valley towns to raise awareness about the Helidon rocket testing facility development application.

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NT Crime Solution

WITH regard to the alcohol and crime problem in Alice Springs, I doubt Prime Minister Albanese’s trading hours will work.

Maybe try limiting the quantity with regard to the alcohol/volume per person and a record kept of all purchases in a given time.

This record of quantity could be a simple notch system, similar to train conductors of old, on each valid I.D. form when the set limit is reached.

To blame Prime Minister Albanese for all the problems after the ban was lifted is a bit unfair, as the two Northern Territory M.P.’s Scrymgour and

Price, with Chief Minister Fyles have the authority to reinstate the ban but refuse.

With eleven Indigenous members in Parliament, together with the Northern Territory Politicians, and various tribal elders, nothing has been achieved towards curbing the crime spree in the Northern Territory.

Not a good look for those pushing for a Yes vote in The Voice referendum.

Barry Masters Blenheim

Rocket Testing Facility

Helidon Hills

IT IS incredible in this era of education and informa-

tion, especially concerning the threat to our environment and eco systems and welfare of local citizens that a rocket testing range in the Helidon Hills is being installed.

Yes, we all need space age technology but why in heavens name would anyone place a horrendously noisy and chemical spreading facility with a strong risk of spreading

from hundreds of local residents who are already being affected.

Koala (now listed endangered) colonies are close by and noise is extremely harmful to them, lowering

their resistance to chlamydia.

Queensland is huge and has millions of hectares of unoccupied and less sensitive natural spaces.

Why is it left up to handful of concerned Lockyer residents to raise the concerns and submit the necessary technical submissions to prove how irresponsible and stupid

Why are Queensland National Parks silent on

Why are Lockyer V. R. C. even considering this to local citizens.

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Dux sets his sights on career in performing arts

ALEXANDER Humphreys was named 2022 Dux of Toogoolawah State High School at the school’s investiture ceremony on February 13.

He achieved an ATAR score of 95.65 and received perfect marks English exam.

“It was certainly a relief after all the stress

that was year 12,” he said.

rewarding feeling in the end.”

Alexander has started a Bachelor of Theatre, University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.

“That’s what I plan to do for the next three

and hopefully get into the performing arts industry and do something cool,” he said.

His senior high accelerated chemistry, legal studies, music in practice, drama, general English, maths methods, and he also completed a

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Toogoolawah State High School graduate Alexander Humphreys was awarded Dux on February 13.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Bank doors stay open, for now

BY GRACE CRICHTON

CUSTOMERS of a big four bank will have access to face-to-face services a little

Westpac has postponed its decision to close the Gatton branch in light of the Senate References Committee Inservices, announced on to investigate the extent of bank closures in regional these closures have on

A Westpac spokesperson said Westpac would postpone the eight regional branch closures which were

“No further decisions on regional closures will be made while we engage with

Speaking in the House of Representatives on FebruWright Scott Buchholz welon their proposed closure of

“You can understand Westpac leaving communi-

Mr Buchholz pointed out numerous recent developlike Bunnings, Aldi, Bridge-

stone, and Sophia College, as signals of the region’s

“While Westpac are deliberating over this period, I would ask them to reconsider the economic conditions

Jim McDonald said the was vital data for Westpac to

“We will continue to make further representation to growth opportunities that

Creative Campbells

Along with Gatton, closures were postponed for the branches in Denmark (WA), (Qld), Ingham (Qld), Sale

However, the branches in (SA), and Tailem Bend (SA)

MOTHER and son illustrator and author team Belinda and Nicholas Campbell launched their two books at Hypatia’s House in Laidley on February 17.

Mrs Campbell said through their home-schooling journeys, Nicholas had taken an interest in the outdoor world and his animals.

Nicholas wrote about his black rooster in his story

Courage: The Story of Tough Chuck, recounting the little tough rooster’s adventures on the Campbell property.

Mrs Campbell illustrated Nicholas’ book, and decided to also write her own book, Mrs Ratberry.

Kilcoy’s illegal campers overstay their welcome, spark complaints

ILLEGAL campsites in Kilcoy were reported to Somerset Regional Council (SRC) last week citing concerns of public safety.

SRC planning and development director Luke Hannan said council received complaints of campers overstaying the permitted 20 hour stay limit in Seib Street, Kilcoy.

“Council has taken action to move on the campers

overstaying the allocated time limit or those staying in areas where they are not permitted to camp,” Mr Hannan said.

“Illegal camping is not an appropriate use of council reserves and has the potential to interfere with other park or reserve users and uses.”

Some Kilcoy residents posted their complaints to Facebook, including

concerns about the close-

and rubbish left behind by campers.

One local, who wanted to remain anonymous, said it was a dangerous situation to have an illegal campsite on a walking track used by adults and children.

“It only takes a few seconds for something sinister to happen, by dragging someone away... this lot

had an unleashed dog that ran out at some walkers and their child,” they said.

Mr Hannan said SRC would occassionally enlist the assistance of local police to direct illegal campers.

Kilcoy Police Station’s Acting Sergeant said the situation was much worse in Woodford.

“Woodford Police have a lot of dramas down at

Cruice Park… it’s 10 times worse than what we get up here,” they said.

“We’ve got 20 hour camping here in Kilcoy, and most of the people in our town are travellers going through and coming back.

“Where they’re camping is a good few hundred yards from the kids’ playing area and the toilet blocks.”

The Acting Sergeant said the station was monitoring

the situation, and that most campers were good.

“We’ve only had two incidents in the last couple of months of disagreements between campers,” they said.

our eye on it.

“But it does have the propensity to blow out like Woodford has and we don’t want to be dismissive of it.”

JACOB HAYDEN

Westpac has postponed its decision to close the Gatton branch until a Senate Inquiry into rural bank closures is complete. INSET: Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz addressed the branch’s closure in parliament last week.PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Authors Belinda and Nicholas Campbell with their new books.

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Record box jumps raise funds for mental health

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A LOCKYER Valley man is out to set a new Guinness World Record while simultaneously raising money for Lifeline and suicide prevention.

Trevor Hold is training to break the record of 1006 box jumps in an hour on April 15, his 44th birthday.

As a mental health practitioner, Mr Hold set himself the challenge as part of his own mental health journey.

“Part of my self-care is to always challenge myself,” Mr Hold said.

“When things aren’t working out, just try and do something else... channelling that to jumping on a box is a bit easier than yelling and screaming I suppose.”

While studying for his Diploma in Counselling, Mr Hold completed placements

with Lifeline Ipswich, where he is currently a crisis support intern.

“With my alliance with Lifeline at the moment, I applied to them to see if they were interested in using my box jumping as an opportunity for awareness of suicide, and suicide prevention, and crisis management, but also raising funds for Lifeline,” he said.

“The crisis lines have peaked at the moment, there are a lot of people struggling.”

According to 2022 Australian Bureau of Statistics data, 8.6 Australians die every day by suicide, more than double the road toll.

Three-quarters of those who take their own lives are male.

People in rural populations are twice as likely to take their own life, as are

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Mr Hold said information around positive mental health practices and suicide prevention was not new information.

“This has been going on for decades, all of this sort of information, but there are still three and a half thousand people a year who are committing suicide which is very unfortunate,” he said.

Mr Hold intends to hold his Guinness World Record attempt in Queens Park, Ipswich.

As of February 18, he has raised $1085 of his $5000 goal and is on his way to breaking the record with a personal best of 925 jumps.

To donate, visit fundraise. lifeline.org.au/s/1401/1254/e

You can follow Trevor’s training on TikTok @trevorhold1

Super service station approved to come to Laidley

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council approved a development permit for material change of use for a service station and refreshment service at Rosewood Laidley Road, Laidley, across from Crown Street.

The plans identify 12 fuel dispensing stations covered by a canopy, refreshment services, and

an ancillary car wash.

The permit was approved by council in its ordinary meeting on February 15, despite concerns raised by Councillor Rick Vela over vegetation buffers and drainage.

“How are they going to get the water to Rosewood Laidley Road?” Cr Vela said.

“Then once the water

gets to the road there’s only a tiny little spoon drain there.

“It goes downhill to where our saleyards are, and as council would be aware we already have issues with mud and stuff like that going from the saleyards and across the roads, so if people are pumping more water down into that point through the

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spoon drain… I’m not tryof the major issues we get from the public is stormwater runoff and overland

Cr Vela said work needed to be done to improve the spoon drain and to put pipes under the road.

Councillor Chris Wilson said the site was ideal for the development.

Trial open hours for Gatton Library

LVRC endorsed a six-month trial for Gatton Library to open on Saturday mornings, 9am11:30am, beginning March 4.

On completion of the trial, consideration will be given the Laidley Library operating hours.

Minor Infrastructure Grant application lodged

LVRC has endorsed two projects for funding under the Minor Infrastructure Program.

The potential projects include a $175,000 lighting upgrade to Laidley Recreation Reserve’s softball and cricket

indoor sports court at Withcott Sports Centre at a cost of $347,600.

If successful, council will contribute $35,000 and $97,600 respectively to the cost of the projects.

Successful applications are expected to be announced in May 2023.

Golf club drainage works

At LVRC’s February 15 meeting, Councillors resolvedtion of $13,000 to the Gatton Jubilee Golf Club.

can do the drainage and the screen, it’s a great site for this type of development,” Cr Wilson said.

“I look at the current landscape in Laidley at the moment and there’s only two servos in town and they’re always extremely busy, and I think that will help alleviate that concern.”

The funds will pay for drainage works to reduce the to 17 so they remain playable following a minor storm event. Healthier land and water LVRC has resolved to renegotiate the terms of its Healthy Land and Water (HLW) Member Agreement to seek improved outcomes for the Lockyer Catchment.

Council will request HLW use its data and science to collaborate with Council to identify priority areas for investment.

Trevor Hold is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for box jumps, while also raising money for Lifeline and suicide prevention.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Residents take action against Helidon rocket testing facility

conditions of Stage 1.

Ms Nooren is the president of Lockyer Community Action Inc (LCA), which has been rallying against the rocket testing facility since September 2022.

LCA toured Lockyer Valley towns in early February to raise awareness about the noise and chemical pollution created by the facility and to gather signatures for the petition.

Ms Nooren said she hoped the concerns of residents would be addressed by council.

“If it is true that it’s just going to be added to the material to do with Stage 2, then a key point is going to be missed,” Ms Nooren said.

“A lot of these people they are asking for stricter compliance with conditions.

“A lot of the things we

complain about – the noise, the pollution – under the conditions nobody should have noise problems, yet the closest neighbour is 1.8km away and they can hear it in Toowoomba 18km away.”

Mt Lofty resident Mike

people to sign the petition and said he had heard the engines from his residency18km from the site.

“I could hear a noise that sounded a bit like a jet engine, but it was a little stopped and started again,” Mr Ford said.

“A lot of people were amazed that it should be in that area, right next to the Lockyer National Park and right next to prime koala habitat.

“If somebody was to build a rocket range a couple of kilometres from where the Mayor lived, it wouldn’t last

long.”

Ms Nooren said the facility was testing rockets with 100-150 kilonewtons of force.

“But they have infrastructure that can test up to 1,000 kilonewtons,” she said.

“What’s happening now is one thing, but where are we going?”

LVRC CEO Ian Church said all matters raised in submissions would be addressed by council assessment report which would be presented to council for decision.

“At this time it is not known when the development application will be considered,” he said.

The petition has been referred to LVRC’s Group Manager Community and Regional Prosperity for consideration.

Strong Communities Programme grant funding round open now

ROUND 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) is now open.

Funding of between $2,500 and $20,000 is community organisations and local governments to fund small capital projects and boost local community participation, including small-scale infrastructure

equipment purchases.

Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the funding would give local groups a much-needed boost for one-off investments in new assets, capital works, and equipment.

“Eligible projects for funding under the program can include works like upgrades to premises like air-conditioning, kitchen

“Other eligible projects may include the purchase of equipment to be used by your organisation fornity, such as ICT hardware and software and upgraded equipment for sports clubs like scoreboards, seating, goalposts and other sporting equip-

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said he was keen to support local projects that would make a big difference in the community.

“This program will deliver lasting infrastructure and much-needed equipment based on local communities in my electorate of Blair long in to

Community Assistance Grants

SOMERSET Regional Council’s (SRC) community groups are encouraged to apply for funding under its Community Assistance Grants program.

Funding ranges from $500 to $5,000.

The round opened on February 6 and closes on March 1. Visit somerset.grantguru. com.au

Amentities closed nightly

SRC has made the decision to close the Fernvale Memorial Park amenities block nightly due to recurring anti-social behaviour.

Vandalism on February 9

including to the electrical

The facilities have been closed nightly since February 9 from 6pm to 7am while repair works are completed.

Help high school students

Through its staff Wellness Committee, SRC is helping coordinate donations for the three high schools in the region.

Residents are encouraged to donate school supplies, personal hygiene products, uniform items and non-perishable food to assist students.

Nominations are open from February 8 and close April 26.

Further information including guidelines is available at business.gov. au or contact your federal

Scott Buchholz: 07 5541 0150 or scott. buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au

Shayne Neumann: 07 3201 5300 or shayne. neumann.mp@aph.gov.au

set up at three of council’s library branches.

Youth costume workshop

A cotume making workshop for Somerset youth will be held at The Condensery Art Gallery on March 4.

Workshops will be run by artist Ze Sherpa and focus on elements of performance, costume, music, language and mark making.

Bookings visit: thecondensery.com.au

CONTRIBUTED BY SRC

Members of the Lockyer Community Action Inc toured Lockyer Valley towns several weeks ago to raise awareness about the Helidon rocket testing facility and to gather signatures for a petition to the council.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Song quest unearths troves of musical talent

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE REGION’S best bands and song writers took their shot at heat two of the Harvest-ival Music Festival on February 19 and now the excitement is building for the Grand Final on March 11.

Five acts, James Ford, Tahnee Georgia, Matty K & The Game, Lissa Kay, and Sammy Morgan each performed three songs in the heat.

Tahnee Georgia and Sammy Morgan were the for the inaugural Harvest-ival prize.

With winners of heat one secured last week, there is now only one spot left in the Grand Final.

Now it is over to the public to vote for the ‘wild card’ entrant who will complete

Voting will open from February 27 until March 4 on the Spirit of the Valley Events Facebook page where you can view all the acts and ‘like’ your favourite.

Event organiser Idell Wadley said all contestants

Music and ministry

A SMALL but enthusiastic audience were treated to an afternoon of classical violin music at St Alban’s Anglican Church Gatton on Sunday February 19.

Violinist Hayden Wiseman’s concert, ‘Soul Desire’, was a fusion of music and ministry.

brought something new and

“They were all authentic, in their styles, in their lyrics, in their presentation,” she said.

“I’m really looking forward to the Grand Final, it is going to be amazing.”

Health Notes Health

by Marita FitzGerald

Tickets for the Grand Final on March 11 at Cahill Park Sports Complex are on sale. “Come and invest in the future of our local music industry,” Mrs Wadley said. Visit the ‘Harvest-ival 2023’ Facebook page for more information.

“I’ve been looking forward to coming here for quite some months now,” Mr Wiseman said “It reminds me where I grew up myself.”

Mr Wiseman interspersed songs with recollections of his childhood

on his family farm in New South Wales, relating the lessons learned back to his Christian faith and sharing his ministry.

The concert was also

album, recorded with the Budapest Film Orchestra.

“I’m very privileged to be sharing music that I love the most,” Mr Wiseman said.

“Music that I believe is inspired, and really gives the Creator the glory for this gift, this wonderful gift of music.”

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Tahnee Georgia and Sammy Morgan (inset) earned spots in the Harvest-ival Grand Final after competing in heat 2 on Sunday. Wild Card voting will open

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Professional violinist Hayden Wiseman performed at St Alban’s Anglican Parish on Sunday afternoon, pictured with Reverend Jennifer Colbrahams (right) and parish people’s warden and treasurer Brian Crichton (left).

Bridging digital divide

BY GRACE CRICHTON

DO YOU feel left behind in an increasingly digital world?

A new loan program at the Lockyer Community Centre is here to help.

Launching on February 27, the Digital Loan Library connects over 50s with laptops and tablets for a three-week hire period, including tech support and internet.

Lockyer Community Centre manager Linda Roberts said the program aimed to equip people who may be hesitant around using computers and digital devices.

“This is about providing them with the tools to encourage them to start their own digital learning,” she said.

With many services and businesses moving online, Ms Roberts said people are used to complete face-toface, like accessing their bank statements.

Ms Roberts said the

program, delivered by Be Connected and Good Things Foundation, aimed to raise participants’ awareness of the advantages to getting online.

She has seen an interest in people learning how to shop online, particularly for people who have mobility issues.

The online world can help pursue hobbies, and connect socially.

ple over 50 are using social media to stay connected with their family and friends, especially living where we do, they’re a bit disconnected,” Ms Roberts said.

The loan program over-

which may prevent people from entering the digital world.

“When you’re already on a

Recollections of a life in Laidley

IN 1949 I left my home in Laidley to attend Nudgee College.

The boy from Hayes Street, Laidley never really came home after leaving Nudgee.

I had received my primary education at St Mary’s Convent, Laidley.

My scholarship class consisted of eight pupils:

This was the largest class I had ever been in.

pension… it’s not a priority for them to go out and spend $500 on a laptop, let alone the internet,” Ms Roberts said.

Trial a laptop and down the track you may have enough purchase your own. Visit the centre at 14 Crescent St Gatton or phone about the program.

Gowrie to Helidon

The nuns, with only one exception, taught me with meaningful intent, but very poorly, nevertheless.

Generally, they had absolutely no idea of how to educate boys.

I suspected many nuns were taught in the same way they themselves were taught; often by nuns who had grown up in Ireland.

The only ‘Teaching Aid’ used by the nuns was the stick, sarcasm, criticism,

rejection; beltings with their stick completed their repertoire.

In February 1949, I would have my fourteenth birthday away from my new home at Nudgee. in my life I had been away from home for any of my birthdays.

In our house my mother made much of birthdays which we all shared.

I often spent time on the farm of Uncle Tom and Aunty Kay.

Going to the Flanagan household was more of a test to see if I pined for home, and to determine if I was ready to go away to boarding school.

Tom gave his verdict that he thought I was ready ‘to stand on my own two feet.’

Collected by James Patrick Gray and contributed by Jim Nicholls

Social performance and sustainability workshop

Youare invited to attend a workshop on social performance and sustainability relating to theGowrie to Helidonproject.

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Thursday 16 March 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm

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What is social performance?

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Lockyer Community Centre has a new digital loan program, offering a three-week loan of laptops and tablets to over 50s with tech support and internet, to help people access online services and raise digital literacy.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

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Toogoolawah welcomes new school leaders

TOOGOOLAWAH State High School celebrated its new leaders and high achievers at their Investiture Ceremony on Monday February 13.

The 2023 students leaders were presented with their badges in front of fellow students, family, and

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann addressed the assembly and congratulated the new leaders on their achievements.

Mylie Beacham and Paul Maher were recipients of the Samuel Baird Bursary. St John Biarra Lodge No 73 secretary Peter Nord-Thomson presented school captains Erica Bickers and Euan Preston with the Brisbane Valley Lodge Memorial Bursary.

Nine teachers and staff who have achieved a career anniversary were also celebrated at the ceremony.

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LEFT: Vicki Fletcher of Gatton brought her grandchilFletcher to the show.

Mulga Bull Ride is Back – March 3

GET ready to kick up some dust as the Mulga Bull ride returns on Friday March 3. The popular bull ride at the Mulgowie Hotel promises to be a night of talent and skill as riders compete for top points and prize money in this rodeo circuit event.

Mulgowie Hotel manager Sarah Croker said historically the bull ride could draw a crowd of 1500 people.

“It’s been going forever and a day,” she said.

“There will be people competing from all around that follow the circuit.”

The National Rodeo classes, from the young ones in 7 to under 12 and under 15 competitions, to the under 18 cowboys, novice, and the top class of bull riders.

Ms Croker said the bull ride was a family friendly event and it was a great opportunity for kids to get out and see some talented riders. event during the bull ride, so we do encourage people to

bring along their kids,” she said.

“It’s a safe space.”

Once the bulls stop bucking, resident DJ and singer

Mik Oberle will keep the after party pumping.

“The bull ride will go until about 9:30, depending on the number of riders,” Ms Croker

said.

“The after party kicks on until about 1am.”

There will be plenty of food and drink for purchase

from the hotel.

Camping is available at the Mulgowie Hall grounds and can be paid direct on site on the day.

Tickets must be pre-purchased online.

Book now to avoid disappointment and lock in a night of action-packed fun.

Get ready for a night of thrills and spills at the Mulga Bull Ride on March 3.

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Peace privileged to be your partner

WHEN I started my teaching career, I remember being on yard duties.

I was watching parents

Some were in a hurry, some weren’t.

Another teacher was with me who had been teaching for a good number of years. asked me what I saw.

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‘Any time I can put my hand up, I do’

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SOMERSET Citizen of the Year 2023 Tom Allen spends most of his time volunteering in local community organisations and has made a name for himself as Toogoolawah’s treasure.

Tom is part of several community groups including the Toogoolawah Show Society, Toogoolawah Christmas Tree committee, Toogoolawah Rodeo committee, Bowls Club, local ambulance committee, Queensland Police Service support group, and CareFlight.

He said he was very proud to be recognised for his commitment to the community at the Somerset Australia Day Award ceremony in Esk.

Two years ago he received Toogoolawah Ambulance Committee and he has been the treasurer for six years.

“I’ve also got 25 years’ service with the Community Supporting Police, I joined that when I was the Acting

in Brisbane,” Tom said. He achieved his life membership to the Toogoolawah Show Society two years ago, and is actively involved in the campdrafts, bull sales, team penning and show balls.

“I cook and cook and cook and cook and cook, and sell Society,” Tom said.

“Dick Boyd from Shepherdson and Boyd came up to me the other day and said

‘you’re the best steak cooker in Toogoolawah’.

“I’ve been doing a lot of cooking over the years I suppose.”

In his speech at the Australia Day Awards, Tom was

sure to remind locals about the upcoming show sale.

Tom is well known and respected amongst the Toogoolawah community, as locals like Anna Wheildon can attest.

“He’s done so much in the town, he deserved [the award] so much… it’s certainly about time,” she said.

Friend of 12 years, Denis Alcock helped put forward Tom’s application for the

award.

“We heard about the Australia Day event in Esk, so the next day I Facetimed Tom and I said ‘let’s get all your together and put it forward’,”

Mr Alcock said.

“He’s a man of many talents… and he’s just got a good heart.”

The two became friends after Mr Alcock moved to Toogoolawah to start his business.

They have breakfast together at Hav’A’Chat Café every week.

“When he bought his mother’s place here he wanted to be in a small town, so he could do what he’s doing now,” Mr Alcock said.

“That’s what he looked forward to all the way down the track.”

Tom moved to Toogoolawah from Brisbane in 2007 after his mother passed away, and he immediately threw himself into the community.

“I do everything my parents taught me, looking after your fellow man, that’s what I’ve been doing,” he said.

Flight bowls day down at the Toogoolawah Bowls Club with the ambos.”

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More recently, Tom has been collecting cans for cash for the ambulance committee, with more than $2,000 raised in the last four years.

Tom has held numerous other volunteer and committee positions in his time.

“Any time I can put my hand up, I do,” Tom said.

“You have to be keen and have the motivation to get out and do things.

“A lot of people are frightened to try things, but it’s a good way to meet new friends.”

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The Mazda 2 ‘s extensive refresh small car market.

Mazda 2 raises the bar for small car

ONE OF the country’s best-selling small cars, the Mazda 2, has undergone an extensive refresh that rede-

Up front, the fascia has been adorned with a new black or body colour grille, while the addition of a sleeker bumper design creates a

All Mazda 2 hatchbacks also sport an asymmetrically placed colour accent on the front grille and rear bumper, enhancing the car’s youthful Hatchback variants, as well as the top-of-the-line GT sedan, are treated to a rede-

signed rear bumper, which accentuates the two body

Two new paint schemes, Aero Grey Metallic and Airstream Blue Metallic, aretributing to a now nine-strong Mazda 2’s two most

variants were also in the top 10.

pure battery electric model has been ranked so highly.

In addition, the MG ZS, which includes battery electric variants, and the Mitsubishi Outlander which includes plug-in hybrid

Sales of battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 12.28 per cent (10,426) with battery electric vehicles representing 5.71 per cent (4,852).

Private sales increased by 8.6 per cent; business (13.6 per cent), government (0.5 per cent) and rentals (31.9 per cent).

The consumer preference for larger vehicles has continued, with sales of SUVs (46,698) and Light Commercial vehicles (18,546) accounting for 76.9 per cent of total vehicles sold.

Sales in Queensland increased by 14.3 per cent to 18,766.

Toyota led the market with a total of 13,363 vehicles sold.

accessible grades, Pure and Pure SP, come with a number of bespoke features inspired by Mazda’s evolved Kodo

include three coloured dash White, Mirror Black or Mint, which are determined by the

Mazda was second with 9,407, followed by Ford (6,624), Kia (6,006) and Hyundai (5,809).

The Ford Ranger was the highest selling model with 4,749 sales reported.

Toyota’s Hi-Lux was the second highest selling model with 4,131 units.

Tesla’s Model 3 was third with 2,927 followed by Mazda’s CX-3 (2,417) and Mazda’s CX-5 (2,189).

The Pure SP ups the aesthetic stakes further with

Taking cues from the sporty Mazda 2 Genki of a decade ago, the Evolve and range-topping GT variants of the updated Mazda 2 have

adopted a similarly dynamic

Inside, the Evolve and black interior contrasted with red highlights extending to the seat stitching and air vent

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Tesla Model 3 was the third highest selling car in January, but Hi-Lux and Ranger topped the ranks.

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Fire ant treatment and reporting

THE NATIONAL Fire Ant Eradication Program’s (NFAEP) February newsletter

behaviour and discussed the importance of reporting all suspected colonies.

All suspect ant reports tell a story

You do not need to be sure report them.

In fact, positive and negative reports are both useful – they help the NFAEP build populations.

Research shows that when vicinity you are less likely to

Fire ants are aggressive, destructive, and can kill other ant species.

They are also known to take over the nests of ants that look similar and are often reported doing as such.

If you see suspect ants or

nests, let the NFAEP know by calling 13 25 23 or by completing the online reporting

through treatment is crucial to successfully eradicating

treatment granules and circulate them amongst the colony.

The treatment essentially acts as ‘the pill’ and preventsducing worker ants.

If she cannot replenish her workforce, the colony will starve and naturally die out.

Fire ants are smart and adaptive creatures who will safety when the nest is under attack.

Their nests are complex structures with underground tunnels that reach up to 30m through interconnecting

chambers and can easily sense danger coming. What not to do:

Fire: pouring accelerant into a nest alerts the ants to danger and provides the and brood to safety.

Within a few days, a nest

will pop up in a new location, and you might also just blow your backyard up in the process.

to consistently apply the vol-

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on a larger scale.

Disturbing the nest: this does not mean the nest is gone – the tunnel system beneath the surface extends further than you can see.

Any disturbance – mowing, watering or digging included – will encourage their swarm-

ing behaviour and you will you repeatedly all over.

Best practice is to report

23, and they will help determine a treatment pathway best suited to your location and situation.

Hay Day highlights

Local hay producers and representatives from AgForce and the NSW Department of Primary Industries convened for the industry Hay Day held in the Lockyer Valley at Porters Plainland Hotel on January 25.

The interactive session was a great success and provided local agri-business with clear management of baled hay, straw and sugarcane mulch –just some of the many organto hitch a ride in.

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FARMING EQUIPMENT: John Deere 6110M 110HP 1150hrs with bucket, euro hitch, rear 3 point linkage round bale lifter, hay spears, Napier 24 plate offset & hydraulics model 694 serial 1655, Horwood Bagshaw 16wn combine Qty plates & spare feet & bolts, PTO superior post hole digger, Agrius international fertilizer spreader, Hydraulic foot trimming table, Pottinger Top 342 hay rake, Howard rotor slasher 6ft, Gyral cultivator 31 tyne mostly near new feet- some spare feet, James Smith (Ballarat) roller mill PTO driven & augers to suit, Peterson Sawmill 2008 model & much more.

LARGE QUANTITY OF ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES INCLUDING: 5 crosscut saws, Large qty of antique bottles, 6 draft horse collars and harnesses & winkers, antique typewriter and much more.

LARGE QUANTITY PROFESSIONAL STUD SHOW EQUIPMENT: Stud show equipment (Bowenfels Stud), Sullivan Blower & Leads, Small blower & leads, Sunbeam, clipmaster clipper, Sullivan clippers (2), Camping gear for shows, Work halters, Show halters & parading canes & brushes, tyre bull feeders, horse & cattle rugs, Tomahawk power washer & generator petrol, Quality Sullivan products for cattle showing, Emasculators (3), Nose Punch, Hoof trimmers, Calving chains & hooks - as new.

GRASS SEED & HAY: Large qty grass seeds -Rhodes different varieties, ½ ton Wyllara Oats cleaned, 17kg Dohlicas Lab lab, Burgandy Bean, Snail Medic, Green Panic, Fine Stem Stylo Clover, Creeping Blue Grass Qty Hay 24x Round Bales Rhodes Grass, 7x large square bales, 20x square bales grassy, 20x square bales lucerne

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT : 56 lengths 4” aluminum main line 30ft,12”-6” irrigation PVC Main, 4” PVC pipe, 6x poly water troughs- some with fittings Lengths of poly pipe, Silo base, Steel bore casing

KITCHEN & HOMEWARES: Fisher/Paykel Fridge/Freezer, Large Kelvinator Deep Freezer (16 Cubic Feet), 2 Microwaves, Sandwich Maker (Sunbeam), Heaters, Mix Master, George Foreman Grill, Portable battery electric wheelchair (rechargeable), Twin Tub Washing machine (Lemair), 6 Morten Bay Fig trees in pots, 1 Bunya Pine in pot and so much more! This sale has EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink!!!

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Wild dog sightings in Somerset

WILD dog sightings and numbers are at an all-time high in Somerset.

To help curb an increase in numbers, Somerset Regional Council (SRC) is moving its quarterly wild dog baiting days to a Saturday in the hope of attracting more landholders.

The next wild dog baiting day will be held on Saturday, March 11 at the Kilcoy Showgrounds from 7:30am9am and at Middle Creek in Bryden from 10:30am-12pm.

SRC Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the change was to try and work with landholdthe land during the week and unable to attend the traditional baiting days that were held on a Monday.

“We know wild dogs are an increasing problem not just in Somerset but also neighbouring areas due to favourable breeding conditions,” Cr Leh-

mann said.

cant pest and are widespread throughout Queensland.

“Wild dogs are known to impact on the agricultural sector and can cause environmental damage as well.”

SRC’s pest management supervisor Shane Lampard said landholders needed to act to try and curb numbers.

“Wild dog numbers are at an all-time high across Somerset,” Mr Lampard said.

“Now is the time to act as we are coming into the time of year when the pups move away from their dens and into their pack, move around and join another or form their own.

“We encourage as many people as possible to attend the baiting day on Saturday March 11.”

SRC will hold the baiting

stations in conjunction with The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

For more information on baiting (and bookings) phone

Council on 5424 4000. Other important information when baiting with 1080: Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town,

and prior approval from an required - increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.

Baits cannot be laid within

50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.

must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).

An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.

Residents must supply their rates notice.

Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained (approximately 250gm in southeast Queensland areas). No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.

Baits must be transported in stable, sealable, leak-proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

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Somerset Regional Council will hold baiting stations in conjunction with DAF to address increased wild dog sightings.

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Santa Steers hit $1,800 at Annual Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a yarding of 1062 head at their 18th Annual All Red Show & Sale at Beaudesert on Saturday. An outstanding yarding of quality Santa and Droughtmaster restocker steers sold strong on last week’s market, as did lines of weaners steers and heifers. Cows and calves and PTIC heifers also sold to an enthusiastic panel of buyers.

Beauchamp Enterprises, Maroon sold Santa steers 18 months for $1,800. Droughtmaster x steers 20 months account John & Jane Stanton, Maroon sold for $1,790.

Toby Ludwig and Simmone Ludwig, Lamington sold Droughtmaster steers 18 months for $1,770. No. 1 Droughtmaster steers account Doug & Zoe O`Neill, Mt Oweenee Station sold for $1,700, with the top pen of O`Neill Family’s No. 2’s making $1,600. Phil & Michelle Day, Ferny Glen sold

Droughtmaster steers 18 months for $1,600. Santa steers 14 months account Trevor & Sue Whitehall, Mt Berryman sold for $1,510.

Stacey Wilson, Boonah sold Santa steers 15 months for $1,490.

Jarryd Janke, Rockside sold

Droughtmaster steers 15 months for $1,490. Santa x weaners steers

account Mark & Vickee Binstead, Palen Creek sold for $1,350.

Trevor & Sue Whitehall sold

Santa weaner steers for $1,350.

Limousin x weaner steers account

Jon Stiller & Co, Allenview sold for $1,340. Mountaindale, Chinghee Creek sold Limousin x weaner steers for $1,300. C & MJ Kleinschmidt & Capaja

Family Trust, Maudsland sold Santa weaner steers for $1,290.

Liz Evans & John Rowling, Hattonvale sold Droughtmaster steers 12 months for $1,260. Reynolds

Head Droughtmasters, Moogerah sold Droughtmaster x steers 12 months for $1,170. Droughtmaster steers 12 months account Grey Gum Droughtmasters, Beaudesert, sold for $1,190. Droughtmaster x steers 12 months account

Tim Ryan, South Ripley sold for $1,100. Shorthorn x weaner steers account Michael Cahill, Hillview sold for $1,050. Singh’s Enterprises Pty Ltd, Tabooba sold Droughtmaster weaners steers for $920. PTIC Droughtmaster heifers account Macam Investments Pty Ltd, Mount Hallen sold for $1,950. Quality Santa heifers ready to join account O’Brien’s Transport Pty Ltd, Darlington sold for $1,590. Brahman heifers joined with Charolais bulls account Singh’s Enterprises Pty Ltd

sold for $1,500. Joined Droughtmaster x heifers account Glenn & Justine Stanton, Maroon sold for $1,400. Hills Family Pty Ltd, Chinghee Creek sold pens of Droughtmaster heifers ready to join for $1,450. Santa weaner heifers account Trevor & Sue Whitehall sold for $1,360. Santa x heifers 14 months account Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe, Tallegalla sold for $1,320. Droughtmaster x weaner heifers account. C & MJ Kleinschmidt & Capaja Family Trust sold for $1,300. Darryl & Trudy Brook, Rosevale sold Santa heifers 15 months for $1,120. Stacey Wilson sold Santa heifers 15 months for $1.080.

Mark & Vickee Binstead sold Santa cows & calves for $1,900. Cows & calves account Jarryd Janke sold for $1,750. PTIC Droughtmaster cows account Hills Family Pty Ltd sold for $1,750.

RESULTS

Judged by Noel Cook of Kindon Station

PEN OF STEERS SUITABLE FOR FUTURE EXPORT

1st Beauchamp Enterprises

2nd JW & JD Stanton

PEN OF STEERS SUITABLE FOR FUTURE TRADE

1st O’Neill Family

2nd O’Neill Family James Beauchamp of Beauchamp Enterprises, Maroon with his Champion Pen of Santa steers which sold for $1,800.

PEN OF WEANER STEERS

1st TD & SM Whitehall

2nd C & MJ Kleinschmidt & Capaja

PEN OF FEMALES SUITABLE FOR BREEDING

1st Macam Investments

2nd O’Briens Transport

PEN OF HEIFERS SUITABLE FOR FEED-ON

1st O’Briens Transport

2nd Hills Family Pty Ltd

PEN OF WEANER HEIFERS

1st TD & SM Whitehall — 2nd C & MJ Kleinschmidt & Capaja

BEST PEN OF DROUGHTMASTER CATTLE

O’Neill Family

BEST PEN OF SANTA GERTRUDIS CATTLE TD & SM Whitehall

CHAMPION PEN

Beauchamp Enterprises

John Stanton, Maroon won second prize for Export Steers, presented by sponsor Len Bundy of Beaudesert Tyre Store.

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Steers, presented by sponsor Chris Todd from the Santa Gertrudis Breeders’ (Australia) Association.

John O’Brien, O’Briens Transport, Darlington Feeder Heifers and second prize for Breeder Heifers. Presented by sponsors Chantal Ludwig and Bronwyn Betts from the Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society.

Sue Whitehall of Mt Berryman won Best Pen of Santa Gertrudis Cattle with her weaner heifers, presented by sponsor Steven Barnes of Williams Transport.

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RECIPE COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY KITCHENS TEAM RECIPE COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY KITCHENS TEAM

ASIAN DRAGON FRUIT SALAD

SERVES: 6 • PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES

1 ½ serves per portion

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

4 cups mixed salad leaves 1 avocado, cubed

1 pink dragon fruit, sliced into wedges

1 bunch coriander, stems and leaves roughly chopped 1 red apple, julienned

1 carrot, peeled into julienne strips 3 tablespoons granulated peanuts

Dressing:

3 tablespoons plum sauce 3 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons salt reduced soy sauce

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1 lime, juiced

METHOD

ADD all salad ingredients except peanuts to a large bowl. COMBINE all dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake well to combine. POUR dressing over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with peanuts and toss to combine.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2023 Product of the Year Recipe Collection – Dragon Fruit

BEETROOT AND ORANGE SALAD

SERVES: 8 • PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

1 serve per portion

INGREDIENTS

2 bunches baby beetroot, unpeeled, tops trimmed

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons died mint

2 teaspoons dried oregano Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup Greek yoghurt, reduced fat 2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice 200g Danish feta, crumbled

2 oranges, peeled, thinly sliced Mint leaves to garnish Flat parsley leaves to garnish

METHOD

PUT beetroot into microwave safe bowl and cover with a tight seal. Microwave on high for 8 minutes until just tender. Stand until cool to touch, still covered. Peel off skin and cut in half and place in a large bowl. ADD oil, vinegar, honey, mint and oregano to a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper and pour over beetroot. Gently toss to coat. Sit for 10 minutes. COMBINE yoghurt, zest, juice and half the feta in a small bowel, stirring until smooth. Spread onto a large platter and top with beetroot and orange, reserving juices for serving. SCATTER mint, parsley and remaining feta over the top. Combine reserved juices in a small jug and drizzle to serve.

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Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Lutheran Hall Minden

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0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

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0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

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Cards/Board Games

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

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Writers

Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or

lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/ mth CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 7pm

3rd Tue/mth, BV Darts Assoc Building 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

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

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

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

0447489875

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Midweek Market Wed 9am

Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley 0448326246

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

Hall grounds 0417799679

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

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

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, 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 rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

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

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

FEBRUARY

Thu Feb 23

Morning Melodies Growing Old Ungracefully by David Scheel, 10am-12pm, Somerset Civic Centre Esk 54242713

Community Presentation a Services Australia Multicultural Services Officer will provide an information session on Family Tax Benefit at the Lockyer Community Centre, 14 Crescent St Gatton, 1pm-2pm, free to attend, tea and coffee provided. 54623355

Sat Feb 25

Lowood Slimmers Bus trip Clifton Theatre, old comedy movie, p/u Lowood 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Gatton 7.30am. 54261468

Sun Feb 26

Cahill Park Community Market 9am-2pm, live music, food and coffee, new and preloved wares, fresh produce and honey, books, and more. admin@sotvinc.org.au

Native Plant Sale Flora 4 Fauna sale at 16 Wilkinson Place, Grantham. 9am-12pm. Wide range of native Australian bushfoods, medicinal plants, fauna attractors and utility trees available between $5-$10 each.

MARCH

Thu Mar 2

Team Jody Bus Trip Somerset Region, leaving Laidley Community Centre 7.30am, Das Neumann Haus 7.35am, Plainland 7.45am, Big Orange 7.55am, bring water and morning tea, bring or purchase lunch, proceeds to support work of Leukaemia Foundation. Bookings 0402085260

Exploring Watercolours free workshop with local artist Elizabeth Browne, Lockyer Community Centre 14 Crescent St Gatton, part 2 March 16, 12pm-2.45pm, BYO apron, light refreshments included, bookings required 54623355

Fri Mar 3

World Day of Prayer Peace Lutheran Church Gatton, 10am, service prepared by the women of Taiwan, refreshments and fellowship to follow service. 0408007386

World Day of Prayer St Andrew s Anglican Church Toogoolawah, 2pm, shared afternoon tea to follow. 0459870892

Glenore Grove Dance 7.30pm- 11.30pm, Glenore Grove Hall, $10 inc supper, band Chattanooga 0423849002

Mulga Bull Ride Mulgowie Hotel, gates open 6pm, bulls buck at 7pm, Mik Oberle live on stage from 9.30pm, tickets online from Eventbrite.

Sat Mar 4

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Mar- burg Show Hall, David C. 0409481681

Sun Mar 5

Vi & Friends Country Music—Murphys Creek Community Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $5, lucky door prizes and raffles, free tea & coffee, cold drinks on sale, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, everyone welcome. 0478543067, 4630 5143

Country Music Concert Laidley Exchange Hotel 11am-4pm. 0439030677

Wed Mar 8

International Women s Day Breakfast host-

ed by Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Gatton Shire Hall, 7am, guest speaker Alison Smith of Local Government Association of Queensland, tickets on sale until March 1. lockyervalleytickets.com.au

International Women's Day and Wearable Art Parade Ma Ma Creek Community Centre 8th March 5:30 pm, canapes, glass of bubbly, main course, wine with meal, dessert, cabaret singer Julia Winning, lucky seat prize. $65 all inclusive, bookings essential by March 3. 0467 566 632

Fri Mar 10

Community Forum build a more inclusive disaster resilient Somerset for people with disabilities, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 9.30am-3pm. 1300363783 or SRC

Sat Mar 11

Cardigras Show & Markets Cahill Park Sports Complex, 64 Buaraba St Gatton, 5pm9pm, cars and markets need. Register at www.cardigras.com.au. Contact 0416257586 or rohan@cardigras.com.au

Sun Mar 12

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

Tue Mar 14

Mindfulness with Timber Hawkeye join best selling author of Buddhist Bootcamp for a discussion and Q&A about the benefits of mindfully living at peace with the world. Hypatia s House, Patrick St Laidley, 6.30pm8pm 0448326246

Thu Mar 16

Peace Ladies Stalls in front of IGA Gatton 8am-11am.

Sat Mar 18

Afternoon Melodies Gatton COTA Seniors, 1pm-4.30pm, cost $5. 0439030677

Marburg Dance St Patrick s Dance, 7pm11pm Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Mar 19

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Sat Mar 25

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Forest Hill Annual Artisan s Gathering Forest Hill School of Arts Hall, local artisans, handcrafted goods, plants, cooking and baking, woodwork, lapidary, guest speakers, art society, coffee, sausage sizzle, much more, funds raised support Leukaemia Foundation. 0402085260

Sun March 26

Colours of the Lockyer Arts & Culture Festival Ferrari Park Laidley, 10am-3pm, all day live entertainment, free workshops, food trucks, talent quest & more, 0448326246 Esk Community Choir presents Kyrie Classic with special guests Brisbane Concert Choir, Women in Harmony Toowoomba, Blackbutt Singers, Something to Sing About Laidley, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 2.30pm, tickets from SCC Box Office 54242713

6.00

Paradise. 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. 3.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. 4.30 Landline. 4.55 Dream Gardens. 5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 6.25 Better Date Than Never. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. 10.35 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

PBS

News. 2.05 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up.

4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World.

8.30 Mariupol: The People’s Story. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 1. Semifinals. Highlights. 3.00 Figure Skating.

Four Continents Championships.

Highlights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 6.30 News. 7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees. 9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE:

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Patrol. 7.30 Million Pound Pawn. 8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.55 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

1.00 ICU. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R)

8.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 I Escaped To The Country.

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

10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Heathrow. (PG)

9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

9.30 Police Strike Force.

(M, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996)

(MA15+, R)

11.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon. (1993) (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: I, Robot. (2004) (M, R) Will Smith.

9.50 Movie: The 6th Day. (2000) (M, R) Arnold

12.25 Movie: Logan’s Run. (1976) (PG, R)

6.30 Building Giants. (PG, R) 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

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

9.30 Marine Disasters. (PG)

5.25pm Movie: Superman Returns. (2006) (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Man Of Steel. (2013) (M, R) Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe.

11.20 Movie: The Omega Man. (1971) (M, R)

1.30 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

2.00 The Car Club. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

Amazing Spaces.

9.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

10.50 Gold Digger. (M, R)

12.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.05 ICU. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.45 A Confession. (M, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 One Deadly Mistake. (MA15+)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Grantchester. (M, R)

8.40 Poirot. (M, R)

10.50 London Kills. (M, R)

12.00 House. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40

5.30pm Soccer. Cup of Nations. Matildas v Jamaica.

8.40 JAG. (PG, R)

9.40 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

2.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG,

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, 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)

6.00pm 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) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Nancy Drew. (M)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 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 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

Impact. (1983) (MA15+, R)

11.00 Major Crimes. (M, R)

12.00 House. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Ransom. (1996) (MA15+, R)

11.00 Movie: The Cold Light Of Day. (2012) (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Truck Night In America. (PG)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. (M, R)

9.55 Coroner. (M)

10.55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (MA15+)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R)

Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

R)

10.20 Hawaii Five-0. (MA15+, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Nancy Drew. (M, 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)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Becker. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

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

8.30 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. (M)

9.55 Forbidden History. (M)

Date:

Lockyer & IndependentSomerset The

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Family of goats for sale Buck 2yrs, Doe 3yrs, Doe kid 3 months. $250 each or $600 for all three.

Ph: 0411 658 870

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Westinghouse 400lt pigeon pair upright freezer & all fridge, both working, VGC, selling together only - $700.

Ph: 0407 746 744.

FURNITURE

For sale 7 white dorper ewe lambs, about 7 to 8 months old will make good quality breeders. $250 each. Ph 4697 7769 4pm to 9pm Helidon.

Kelpie border collie cross pups - 3 male, 3 female, 10 wks old, vet checked, wormed, vaccinated & microchipped. BIN 0012678858890 - $150. Ph: 0417 759 401

Purebred Daschund pup $1000 ono 0499 029 538

Droughtmaster Purebred, 4 x males 12-13mths, 1 x female 12mths. Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

China Cabinet, 4 glass shelves, mirrored back with storage draw underneath $495.00 Ph: 0422 315 707

Two Recliners, good cond, $100 each. Ph: 0422 315 707

King single bed - mattress with protector, two sets of sheets included. $150. Ph: 0447 416 064.

Giveaway 2 x single beds, good condition, wire base & head/base, Lowood. Ph: 07 5426 1613

Round wood dining table (1m) with centre leg. VGC - $75.

Ph: 0427 836 174

GARDENING

Rooted established Dragon Fruit plants from $ 10 Ph 0484 785 555

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

ACCESSORIES

Ph: 07 5465 2713.

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

Orchid books - cheap, over 50 volumes, good condition, some near new. Ph: 0439 725 924

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 778 982

Hay for sale - small squares & rounds. Fine leaf rhodes, Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

MISCELLANEOUS

Ph; 07 5462 2551

Beehives X 10. Complete Brood and Super. Strong Hives. $400 each.Fernvale. Ph 0450783122

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

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

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 778 982

15ft caravan with ensuite, queen bed, roll out blinds & sides, along with many extras. Ph: 0477 477 889.

Golden eagle 2 berth, double island bed, front lounge & dining (could convert to kids bed), microwave, TV, storage, annexe & roll out. Ph: 07 5465 2713

Xceed Router and table as new never used $100. Ph: 0417 073 332

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

Vintage toys - tin, plastic, cereal $$, matchbox etc Ph: 0407 746 744

Ph: 0428 611

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RESULTS

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Another great day at bowls. Our green is back to the best after the trouble we had. Many thanks to all who worked so hard. It will be tip top for our two carnivals this year.

Singles Championship game Mal Locker 25. Scott Harrison 21. What a great game to watch. Well done boys.

Social games, E.Roffe, M.Zabel, D,Allison.18. A.Roffe, E.Muller, M.Anderson 10. D.Moyle, M.Whereat, S.Reck.14. B, Yates, R.Webb, R.Pagett.8.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 14th February it was

day for nearly 2 years. Winners on the day were Barry Gough’s Team: Barry Gough, Barry Smith, Gloria Davis and Yvonne Godfrey. Runners up were Kilcoy Team: Gary Jenson, Kevin Preece, Rennie Lachlan and Lester Bechly. First Round Winners were Gatton Team: Jim Baldwin, Tony Watson, Col Daniel and Kerry Green. Second Round winners were Toogoolawah Team: Martin Bailey, Col Melcer, Alex Callander and Dot McVeigh.

On Wednesday 15th February, Gerrit Winkeler, Keith and Lyn McWhirter travelled to Woodford for their Triples Day. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring home the bacon but had a very enjoyable day. Thank you Woodford for the invite.

On Sunday 19th February at home we had 8 players who enjoyed 2 x 6 points for a win plus 2 points for each end. Winners on the day were: Ian Bradow and Lyn McWhirter. Runners up were Gerrit Winkeler and Ian Bradow.

BAREFOOT AND BARBY evening. As the weather has been a little on the and get underway at 6.00pm, everyone is welcome. $10.00 each for a couple of hours of fun followed by a see you there.

Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all

For the Calendar:

1. Our next Club Meeting will be

All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2. Players are required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the will be held on Saturday 25th at 6.00pm

See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

This week Round 1 of the Club’s In-

dividual Championship (i.e. Ladder) was played, Michelle Porter & Allan McLucas

66.67% -

-

beth Bishop & Gerry Orrin 65.62% - congratulations to these pairs they have made a great start for the year towards their scores.

R McLucas & P Ziebarth 51.04%, L

Herring & P Hooper 47.92%,

Drouin & J Orrin 40%.

New Members will be welcomed; the Club is always ready to accommodate more Players.

If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton.

CRICKET

DAVIS SHIELD FINAL

Lockyer travelled to Warwick, seeking to improve on their loss in the generally older and more experienced line-up, such that a reversal of fortunes seemed unlikely. And so it transpired. Warwick , batting was never going to reach. Drew Stafford backed up his impressive bowling performances by bagging a creditable 5 wickets. The run chase spluttered from the start, and only was in command at the crease. Rep cricket at this level was a new experience for the boys, who coach Darren Sippel said will be better for the experience.

LOCKYER A GRADE

The A Grade Premiership plot now thickens, as Gatton Fordsdale makes a statement. Prior to Christmas, Ropehill set up a handy break on the ladder. But since then, they have now been beaten twice by Gatton Fordsdale, who appear to have equal Gatton Fordsdale veterans Steve Kleidon (70) and Simon Wheeler

In reply, Mitchell Teske (25) and rising talent Dave Kilah (24) did well, but in the end, 158 was well short. In the other game, the two teams, Helidon and Mulgowie seemed equally matched on paper, and so it transpired. Helidon, led by Mitchell Shield Rep batsman, Ray McBride Taber took 4/25. Mulgowie was up to the run chase, and thanks to 82 by Matthew Taber who had a blinding game, got to within one run of the target with a ball remaining. Breathtaking stuff.

MITCHELL SHIELD

One week ago, in dramatic fashion, Stanthorpe scraped home with a one run victory over Lockyer, in a Mitchell Shield thriller. Last weekend, the excitement was, incredibly, repeated. Out at Mulgowie in the A Grade clash, Helidon posted a very

over. In reply, the Mulgas dared to run it down, getting within one run with a ball to go. And the excitement didn’t end there. In the heavyweight B Grade game, Ropehill posted 6-219 against Glenore Grove which looked enough. But, on the last ball with no wickets left in the shed, Glenore Grove found the winning run with Captain Paul Zischke in the middle. When Lockyer Cricket moved to all one day games this year, it was hoped that competitive games would eventuate. That plan has delivered in spades.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB

Pleasant afternoon conditions for 9 holes of golf. We welcomed new members Jack Hancock and Kim Ward to the arvo Turkey comp. Vic taking out the honours after a three way countback with Mario and Punchy.

Results Hancock 48

Chooky Championship Winner: B Glanville 27nett

Ladies Single Stroke - Flag Event

Trophies donated by: Zischke Fuel (Greg Zischke)

Ladies Winner: Linda Knopke 84/67 (on the 19th Green about a foot from the hole)

Runner Up: Xyleigh Zischke 100/69 (on the 19th Green)

Run Down: H Gilbert 96/70, S. Taylor 84/71, D. Manteufel 105/71

Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (A Grade) Skyla Taylor (B Grade) Jenny

Men’s Winner: Ken Goebel 74/68 (on the 19th Green near the hole)

Runner Up: Lionel Edwards 81/69 (on the 19th Green)

Run Down: A. Cullen 85/69, A. Lee 79/70, M. Burke 74/71, L Zischke 79/71, D. Morrow 82/71, Peter Notley 80/72, Glen Andrews 81/72,

Troy Grimshaw (Div.2) Lionel Ed-

Thursday 16th February - Open Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: M Blackley 40 R/Up: S

NTP: 2: G Milady 5: A Page 11: S

Kopelke 14: D Olsen 14 Ladies 2nd

1: A Page Div 2: A. Skinner

Results for Saturday 18 February

Winner: G Sippel 44 R/Up: C Melvin

BRD: D Johnstone 41, W Solomon

40, R Peachey, S Kopelke, D McCar-

NTPs: 2:J McCarroll 5: R Mancktelow

11: G Milady 14: P Harmon 14

shot Div 2: R Peachey

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 15th February Ladies played a nine hole single stableford.

Winner Judi Marshall 20 points, Run/up Enid Faulkner 16 points.

Enid’s NTP no 4 Sandra Gleeson.

PM Chook Run also a nine hole single stableford.

Winner Clinton Smith 21 points on a count back from Run/up Ray Bailey 21 points.

Friedrich.

Saturday 18th February 2nd Round of The Brisbane Valley Championships held at Toogoolawah.

The Day was Proudly Sponsored by Shepherdson and Boyd Pty Ltd.

Overall Winner Damian Marschke (T’wah) 65 nett

67 nett, Runner up Geoff Bailey (T’wah) 68 nett .

Geoff won on a count back from Bernie Moore(Esk) 68, Jim Guest (Esk) 68.

Ladies winner Lorraine Barrett (Kilcoy) 68 nett, runner up Lea-Jayne Marschke (T’wah) 72 Nett.

NTP’S 1/10 Men’s B Grade Bob Marshall (T) Ladies 2/11 Lea-Jayne Marschke (T)

Alan White(T), IGA Toogoolawah All hole for an eagle.

The Dulcie Pratt Cup for Ladies best Kilcoy 141.66 – Toogoolawah 147.66

The Peters-Graves Cup the Best 12 Men’s and Ladies Stableford Scores combined.

Esk 68.76 RUGBY

LEAGUE

TOOWOOMBA RUGBY LEAGUE

After a 20 year hiatus, two rugby league strongholds Toowoomba and Ipswich representative teams met in Toowoomba on Saturday afternoon.

Jarrod Lee, the Clydesdales were triumphant after starting well and minutes. To Ipswich’s credit they rallied to show plenty of pride but Toowoomba’s start in the match came back to haunt them. The home side eventually winning the game Both teams go on to contest their respective divisions championships at the end of April.

Maiden, Tui Olopau, Geoffrey Prince, Dwayne Duncan, Sam Betros, Daniel Bain, Sione Foueti, Jackson Shelswell tries) defeated Ipswich Diggers 16 ( Dylan Martin, Nemani Valekapa, Tristan Sami, Ratu Vatuinaruku tries) In the Under 20s clash Ipswich came from behind to defeat Toowoomba 20-18 in a thrilling game. Diggers centre Kolisi Collins scored with four minutes remaining to snatch the win. Whilst Ipswich led 4-0 after two minutes, Toowoomba regained the lead almost immediately and held the lead until Collins try.

Ipswich 20 (Kayus Tulemau, Mitch Williamson, Tyson Gilloway, Alec Boe Mene Leota, Kolisi Collins tries) defeated Toowoomba 18 (Charlie Cooper, Jacob Robinson, Ryan Land Toowoomba Women Clydesdales played a trial amongst themselves in 20-8 scoreline.

RUGBY UNION

THE VALLEY RUGBY UNION CLUB

Putting Competition

NTP

No 4 S Wilson

No 8 2nd G Punch

Good turnout for our Chooky, with Brian having a top game to take the win. Don quietly getting R/UP spot, with Shaun taking out the putting comp again plus a pin shot, building up his points tally very nicely.

Garry winning the pin on No 8. Mario having a stinker to take worst score, and get a shot back on his handicap Mmmm bit dodgy. Another top day in the sunshine. No game Saturday as 2nd Rd Brisbane Valley Champion-

Saturday Kilcoy.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 18th February - Men &

Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1) D. Walker (Div.2) G. Robinson (All In) Ken Goebel

Wednesday 15th February - Ladies

Competition - Versus Par Trophy Donor: Teena Pyers

Winner: Lorraine Emery +2

Runner Up: Trish Harris -2

Pins: (Pro Pin) Dot Manteufel (A Grade) Lorraine Emery (B Grade) Michelle Taylor (C Grade) Shirley Hulett

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 14 February

BRD: S Henshall, A Bolton, D Olsen

NTPs: 2: R Ward 5: A. Skinner 11: D Olsen 14: S Henshall 14 Ladies 2nd shot: L Sheraton 1/10 2nd shot Div

1: I Dobbie Div 2: A. Skinner

Results for Wednesday 15 February

Winner: F Overington 44 R/Up: E

Results for Thursday 16 February

C Grade Men 5/14 Geoff Bailey(T), For Frank All in 6/15 Damian Marschke (T), Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s Rod Carr (K), Ladies Jodie Blunt (K), Ladies 8/17 Kerryn Smith(K), Men’s A Grade Damian Marschke (T) in the hole eagle, Damian also eagled the 8/17th hole.

Monthly Medal for February Toogoolawah Members Only - Men’s Damian Marschke, Ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke. Well done. Thank you to Shepherdson and Boyd for their sponsorship, A great day and trophies for all.

Coming Event: Saturday 25th

The Brisbane Valley Championships at Kilcoy.

Time Sheet If you haven’t booked in Please phone Blue at Kilcoy on 0400 900 471

Wednesday 1st March Ladies AM

Brisbane Valley Championships progressive scores

For the Teams events, after 2nd round held at Toogoolawah on 18th February.

This is a rough copy yet to be checked by Captain. The Roughan Family Cup For the Men’s best 10 nett Score Esk 142.4 - Toogoolawah 142.9Kilcoy 144.2

Round 1 of the Downs Rugby teenage boys competition kicked off last Friday night, with both our teams going down to the South Toowoomba Junior Rugby Union Kookaburras. hard but struggled to get a foothold from.

The Udu Electrical Pty Ltd U17s faired better than their younger club mates, going into the break with a 2-try lead. However, the lack of subs and a reinvigorated Kookaburras team saw the game change, with 2 tries and 2 conversions for Souths. Next week we take on perennial high what is bound to be another tough match up, so be sure to check out rugby xplorer for all the details.

SOCCER SWQ

THUNDER Boys/Men

18’s - 5-2 Win (Taringa Rovers)

Seniors - 2-1 Loss (Redlands United) Girls/Women

15’s - 1-1 draw (Western Pride) 17’s - Bye

Seniors - N/A

Winners of Toogoolawah Bowls Club Pub Day Barry Goughs Team.

Gatton swimmers represent at state

GATTON Swimming Club represented their club proudly the state level on February 11 and 12.

Fourteen swimmers of the

Black Pigs reborn

THE GATTON Black Pigs are changing things up for their 101st year as a club.

Treasurer Harry Stewart said the club wanted to its second century with a ‘rebirth of sorts’, which started with a completely new committee.

“It’s a really good mixture of local people but also uni students in the committee,” Stewart said.

The majority achieved a personal best and for severaling at a state title.

from the whole team and the club congratulated the athletes.

GATTON SWIMMING CLUB

Laidley new home of horse archery

started their year off on the right hoof at their new ven-

The club previously met at the Withcott Pony Club in Helidon and transferred to their new grounds for their monthly meet on Saturday February 18.

Club president Kelly Jol

competition last year.

They compete to International Horseback Archery Alliance standards.

“We try and run it in line with that international standard and that opens us up for postal competitions where we can set up the 100m run with the right distances and target sizes and

then potentially we could compete internationally by

off,” Ms Jol said.

Aside from competing, the other important components are community demonstrations and historical re-enactment.

“We’re insured through Federation, so therefore

when we do public displays we have to try and replicate the costumes as best we can,” Ms Jol said.

Ms Jol said the club welcomes competent riders who have their own horse to come along.

meet on the third Saturday of the month.

“We’ve decided to do a refurbish of the club house.”

The club house is now

decorated in the Pigs’ signature red and black colours.

“We’ve hung up memo-dies Day jerseys, photos of premiership wins and all of our trophies and plaques,” Stewart said.

Stewart said the club was bringing in new and old talent.

“Hopefully in August we’ll be playing in the Cup and we’ll bring it in over 20 years.”

Gatton Swimming Club had 14 swimmers compete at the 2023 Hancock Prospecting Queensland Sprint Championships, many of whom achieved a personal best.

PHOTO: GATTON SWIMMING CLUB

Gatton Black Pigs committee members and players at the newly refurbished club house.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

GRACE CRICHTON

Stephanie Batterham, one of the club’s top archers, at Horse Archery Queensland Lockyer Valley Club’s training day on February 18.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

the 2023 Hancock Prospecting Queensland Sprint Championships held at Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

two points with no subs is

ROUND ONE

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