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HAILED OUT

BY JACOB HAYDEN

A RECENT catastrophic weather event has caused an estimated $50 million in damage to Lockyer Valley producers.

On National Agricultural Day, November 17, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz was joined by the leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud, State

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and local farmers as he toured cropping sites which suffered significant damage.

The hailstorm on November

10 left the region mourning and the landscape scarred.

“The storm, measuring approximately 5 kilometres in width, descended upon the Valley on that fateful Friday CONTINUES PAGE 3

Lake Clarendon farm owners Brett (left) and Heidi Steffens (middle) with National Party leader David Littleproud, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, surveying the damage to an eggplant cropping environment on National Agricultural Day, November 17.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the graduating classes of 2023.

Several schools sent their graduates off with a bang at formals last week, some in September, and once again it was so wonderful to capture them on the red carpet on this special day.

Formals are one of the highlights of the year for me.

Not just because of

the fashion – which I am here for – but also for the evident community spirit which surrounds our young people as they begin a new chapter of their lives.

I hope you enjoy our formals feature (pages 19-30), highlighting a selection of photos from Laidley, Lockyer District, Lowood, Toogoolawah, Kilcoy, and Rosewood high schools and Faith Lutheran College.

There are more photos on our website and all these photos are available to purchase.

To our school leavers, congratulations again, I wish you all the best, and thank you for the contributions you made to your school and the wider community.

Enough is Enough I DON’T know about you but I am sick and tired of politicians making promises to get elected, promises they never ever intend to keep or deliver on, just look at the present mess we are in whilst our PM dances around the world sipping champagne on every red carpet he can find handing out our taxpayer dollars in the billions to all and sundry when we, the people who elected him into Government are facing cost of living financial ruin at home and quite frankly he and his Government don’t give a dam.

If the Albanese Government cared grim Jim Chalmers would cut the Fuel Excise Tax for a start but he won’t even do that.

Seriously folks, we have to consider other alternatives to elect into Government, voting for the same old Major Parties is just voting for more of the same, broken promises and Governments that simply don’t listen.

We need to breathe new life into the Halls of Parliament at both a State and Federal level giving ourselves more choice of

political parties and candidates by making elections more party competitive and make Politicians work for our Vote and keep their promises, so I will be looking at voting for the Independents and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation next time around.

They certainly can’t do any worse than the disgraceful lot we have in power at the moment at both State and Federal levels.

Desley Daley Mount Hallen

at Pete’s Barber Shop Gatton, the Cannan family are proud to be celebrating the end of an era on Monday 27 November.

Gatton’s longest running business was more than just a way to make a living for Peter Cannan and his family, it was a way to connect with their community and loyal customers, many of whom were close friends.

Natalie Cannan said she would love for customers to join her for her final day in the barbershop on 27 November.

“We are so grateful for all the support we’ve received over the years and I can’t thank the community enough,” she said.

“I’ve spent most of my life running in and out of this shop since I was a kid while my Dad was working, and eventually learning to cut hair here with my sister Jacqui.

The barbershop first opened next to Byrnes Butcher Shop in 1934 by Tim Heath, before moving to Hunter’s Arcade in 1938 where it still stands today.

Peter, or as many called him ‘Clippers’, built fond relationships with his loyal

Thank you officers Just a big thank you for the two police officers who helped me when I was lost after turning by the Minden school.

Due to road works I missed a right hand turn and was lost.

They were most kind and explained a road rule I had broken but also showed me how to get to my destination.

Thank you again.

Maureen Finlay Barbershop family celebrate end of an era With just as many laughs as haircuts over the years

customers throughout his career, travelling as far as Brisbane hospital to cut hair.

His journey started as an apprentice with Tim in September 1960.

Fellow barber, Lisle Thomas, said he jumped at the chance when Tim offered him an apprentice in 1952.

The apprentices earned just 2 pounds and 14 shillings a week.

A haircut at the time would set you back two shillings, and a shave would cost one-and-a-six shillings.

Tim retired and sold the business to Peter and the late Barry McKay on 26 November 1969. The pair of them ran the business together for 27 years until Barry retired on 4 May 1996.

Peter continued to run the business with his wife Lorraine and celebrated 53 years of working in the barbershop in 2013.

He officially retired and sold the family business to his daughter Natalie in June 2015, who hasn’t put the clippers down since.

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Where do we grow from here?

FROM PAGE 1 afternoon,” Mr Buchholz said.

“Reports indicate that winds reached speeds in excess of 100 kilometres per hour, while the hail fell with such intensity and volume that sections of the Lockyer Valley, particularly around Laidley and Forest Hill, resembled the snow-covered slopes of the Australian Alps.”

Mr McDonald said the community was used to drought and floods, but not weather like this.

“The way in which the winds was in different directions… spiralling at such a rate - some of the farmers, their weather station devices go to 180km an hour and it was above that here, right in the eye of the storm,” Mr McDonald said.

Mr Littleproud said there was an estimated $30 million damage to crops, and a further $20 million in infra-

Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz, Lake Clarendon farm owner Heidi Steffens, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald inspecting eggplants which will go to waste after a hailstorm wrecked the farm’s cropping environment.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

structural damage.

“Unfortunately, many growers were already struggling after floods and with vegetable prices at an all-time low.”

Lake Clarendon farmer Tim Linnan said the storm ‘totalled everything’ they

were growing.

His farm was producing 12-15,000 boxes of broccolini a week, worth $80,000, and Mr Linnan estimated he lost close to $2 million without factoring future recovery.

“Now we’ve got 80 workers that have got no jobs for

Council greenlights industrial park LOCKYER Valley Regional Council approved the development of a new industrial park for Gatton in their ordinary meeting on November 15.

The currently vacant land on the corner of Freemans Rd and Tenthill Creek Rd will house four tenancies suited to low to medium impact industries.

Councillor Janice Holstein said it was a ‘terrific

development for the Gatton area’.

“As we know, the bulk of the commercial development happening is at Plainland so it’s really a good thing that we’re getting some in that area in Gatton,” she said.

“That development is going to go a long way for the Gatton region, particularly for jobs and people.”

The four tenancies will

be single story with a mezzanine level.

The application included extensive landscaping to provide screening between the complex and the adjoining Gatton Historical Village.

The officers report noted there were no properly made submissions during the public consultation period of August to September.

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Come meet some of the Kitchen Crew and pick up some delicious Christmas goodies (Jams and Chutneys) all made by people with Ability as part of an Anuha Social Enterprise.

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Christmas,” Mr Linnan said.

“We’re in a game where this can happen to you, and over the years everyone gets their turn and unfortunately this time it’s my turn.”

State Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner

also visited several affected properties on November 18.

“Lockyer Valley growers are among the best in the state and are key suppliers of the nation’s best fresh produce,” Mr Furner said.

“It’s important these growers know that we have their backs with loans and freight subsidies to help them get back to production as soon as possible.”

The storm sadly took the life of a Lockyer Waters woman.

“I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mrs Joy Martin, the life partner of Colin Greenwood, who tragically lost her life during the tumultuous weather conditions, crushed by a falling tree while attending to her horses,” Mr Buchholz said.

Mr Furner urged producers to contact DAF on 13 25 23 and ask for an Individual Disaster Stricken Property declaration.

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Prepare now for summer storms THE Bureau of Meteorology is warning Queenslanders they’re in for a wild ride this summer with severe weather including bushfires and thunderstorms, flooding and tropical cyclones predicted.

Adding long-life food, drinking water, a torch with spare batters, and toiletries to your shopping list are just some of the precautions to take.

QPS assistant commissioner John Bosnjak said Queensland’s weather could be unpredictable and there were a few ways to be prepared. l Clean-up around the house and yard. l Sign-up: subscribe to the Bureau of Meteorology and your local council for weather notifications. l Get covered: building, home and contents insurance helps to replace property and with repairs to your home.

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Club donation to Ronald McDonald House

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Porters Plainland Hotel Social Club has donated $1,500 to Ronald McDonald House from the proceeds of their weekly bingo event.

The donation is the third major donation made by the social club in 2023, with contributions also made to Lifeline and Cancer Council Australia.

Porters Plainland Hotel general manager Mel Porter said the club decided on Ronald McDonald House after it was suggested by a local family.

“The social club support ranges from very specific local projects, or if they know of someone who’s going through a hard time, they’ll select a charity that will best support what they’re going through,” she said.

Ronald McDonald House

The Porters Plainland Hotel Social Club will donate $1,500 to help support the Ronald McDonald House charity.

PHOTO: PORTERS PLAINLAND HOTEL

charities act as a home away from home for families of seriously ill children with the aim of keeping families close

during their time of need.

The hotel’s social club has raised money for charities through bingo for more than

Community Views on Waste Management Council wants to understand community views, values and attitudes on aspects of waste management that can assist in the preparation of a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.

To Have Your Say, scan the QR code or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRRP23a Consultation closes 5pm on Wednesday, 13 December

t n e m e g a n a M e Wast n o s w e i V y t i n u Comm

For more information contact 1300 005 872 or visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say

20 years.

Bingo is held at Porters Plainland Hotel on Mondays from 9:30am.

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>> LVRC BRIEFS Gatton Landfill Cell 5 now complete AFTER six months of site works, the construction of the new landfill cell in Gatton is now complete.

The $3 million project included extensive earthworks at the site, located at Fords Road, Adare and provides a total waste capacity of 150,000m3.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) Waste Portfolio and Deputy Mayor Jason Cook thanked local contractor BeneTerra for their seamless completion of the project, which is estimated to take around seven years to fill at current waste volumes and fill rates.

“Once the Gatton Landfill is full, we will have to start transporting waste to a commercial landfill outside the region which carries additional transport costs,” Cr Cook said.

“While landfilling is necessary, it is expensive and the more time we can get out of our landfill sites, the better we will be.”

Waste management survey LVRC wants residents to have their say on waste management, to assist in the preparation of a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.

Visit www.surveymon key.com/r/WRRP23a Australia Day nominations closing Nominations for the 2024 Australia Day Awards close November 24, visit: lockyervalley. smartygrants.com.au/ australiadayawards2024 Grantham siren test LVRC will undertake a test activation of the Grantham Flood Warning Siren at 12pm on Wednesday December 1.

The test will include a siren tone followed by a verbal message informing people in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.

This is a good opportunity for community members to review their own evacuation plans and consider a range of alternative routes.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Heritage railway not offering bang for ratepayers’ buck

BY GRACE CRICHTON LOCKYER Valley Regional Council (LVRC) has withdrawn from the Spring Bluff Railway Station Trust, raising concerns with the sustainability of the current management arrangements and financial benefit.

In recent years, LVRC’s contribution to the Trust was $40,000 per year.

Finance Portfolio Councillor Chris Wilson said the rail line itself formed the border between the two councils with the tourist attraction sites falling on the Toowoomba side.

“The Toowoomba side, that’s where the tourist attraction essentially is and our side basically hosts a carpark,” he said.

“I think for our financial contribution we’ve been making over the last three or four years, I just think we’re seeing little to no return for our ratepayers.”

The railway station sits on the northwest edge of the Lockyer Valley, sharing

its border with Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC), and since 1995 has been managed by the Trust comprising of local councils and Queensland Rail.

The report presented noted no meetings of the Trust

were called between July 2022 and July 2023.

TRC Environment and Community Committee Chair Cr James O’Shea said they would investigate options for the Trust.

“TRC is aware of the now

formal decision made by Lockyer Valley Regional Council to withdraw from the Spring Bluff Trust Management Committee,” he said.

“Spring Bluff remains a significant historical site

and recreational area for the region.

“Council will now work through a range of options in consultation with Queensland Rail to determine the future operation of the Trust.”

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Have you seen Shadow?

QUEENSLAND Police are asking for any information that might help locate Shadow (left), the miniature horse who has been missing since October 2022 and was last seen at a property in Minden.

Vehicle and cow incident Paramedics transported

a stable female in her 20s to Toowoomba Hospital with a leg injury following a vehicle and cow incident on Grandchester Mount Mort Rd on November 18.

Fall from roof of vehicle A male in his 20s was transported stable to Ipswich Hospital with a head injury after reportedly fall-

ing off the roof of a vehicle on Cloake Street, Coominya on November 18.

Single vehicle crash One stable patient was transported to Ipswich Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Banks Creek Road, Fernvale on November 17.

Single vehicle crash

A female teenager was transported to Ipswich Hospital stable with neck and leg injuries after a vehicle went over an embankment on the Brisbane Valley Highway on November 20.

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Cow incident Grandchester; missing miniature horse

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>> SRC BRIEFS Esk car park DA SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) will appoint planning consultants to prepare a development application for an additional off-street car park in Esk. The additional off-street car park will be located next to Lions Park and will provide more parking for those accessing Mount Glen Rock hiking trails.

Somerset SES funding Council welcomed a cash injection of $1M from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services into local SES. Council has worked with Somerset SES groups to identify priority needs that the QFES funding could be spent on, with the result being a list of thirty eligible projects.

SRC seeking funding Queensland Premier Anastacia Palascczuk stated Queensland’s 65 regional councils would share in $300M in program funding for essential community infrastructure projects.

However, SRC was advised it was not eligible to apply in the 2024-2027 round.

Council resolved to write to the Premier to highlight its omission from the funding program and to seek an extension to support the region’s need for essential infrastructure and regional economic development activities.

Kerbside waste survey SRC waste contractors conduct a yearly audit of kerbside collection waste to determine how well waste in red and yellowed lidded bins is segregated.

The annual survey showed a higher percentage of contamination of the recyclable bins occurred in the norther area of the region (22.4% compared to 13.5%).­

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Heritage and art at heart of Linville THE FOURTH annual Linville Heritage and Art Festival celebrated the history and culture of the Somerset village on November 18 and 19.

An initiative of the Linville Progress Association, the festival was a village-wide celebration of the local history and its creative community.

Artists painted Linville scenes for the Linville Art Prize, won by Margaret Budd.

Local businesses Linville Hotel, Linville Store, and The Picnic Society showed visitors true country hospitality with plenty of food and

entertainment.

The village’s history of the railway, logging, and cattle were displayed in the restored railway station thanks to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Ambassadors.

Total Sawmilling and Timber sponsored chainsaw artist Luke Sheehan to create garden-themed totem, and Rosie O’Brien created a mosaic birdbath, both of which were added to the community garden.

GRACE CRICHTON

Somerset Regional Council hosted a textile art workshop, facilitated by Jane Nicholson (left). The botanical creations will form part of The Condensery’s December exhibition ‘Healing Garden’.

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LEFT: Linville personality and author Everald Compton gave a talk on Saturday afternoon, sharing experiences from his early life in the village in the 1930s and sharing advice on writing a book.

BELOW: Artist Susan McConnel painted iconic Linville scenes on an upright piano at the festival.

The piano will stay outside the progress association hall for passersby to play.

Clare Reed (nee Raymond), Chris Raymond, and Trevor Raymond took a walk down memory lane at the festival. Clare and Trevor’s parents owned the Linville Store from 1958-1962.

Artists painted Linville scenes leading up to the festival, culminating in the Linville Art Prize judged on Saturday afternoon. Hall committee president Ian Shipp presented the award, pictured with first place winner Margaret Budd, judge Deb Johnston-Booker, and second place winner Tom Mason.

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The Laidley Christmas Carnival is on Friday November 24 from 6pm in Patrick St, providing an inexpensive and fun chance for families to get into the Christmas spirit.

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Christmas kicks off at Laidley Carnival

CHRISTMAS is right around the corner and there’s no better way to kick off the festive season than at the Laidley Christmas Carnival.

The fun kicks off from 6pm on Friday November 24 as the carnival takes over Patrick St. Event organiser Anna Ratcliffe said the night would be

filled with ‘fun and frivolity’ for the whole family.

“We’ve booked a giant slide which is designed for the bigger kids, we have the rock climbing wall which has been a staple and proved very popular over the years,” she said.

“For the little kids we have balloon tying… and the com-

munity’s got on board with the childcares, other community groups, playgroups, and NDIS providers… they’re going to be doing activities as well for the kids.”

The main street will be buzzing with market stalls, food stalls, twilight trading, and a ham wheel from 6:30pm with 15 draws.

“There’s twilight trading from numerous businesses in town who are wanting to get involved and support the community who have supported them through the year,” Ms Ratcliffe said.

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Santa will be in place at Ray Bachmann Real Estate, so pop in from 6pm to see the big man in red.

The night is all about the community coming together and celebrating the festive season.

Ms Ratcliffe thanked the

sponsors and supporters who made the event possible.

The event, especially the ride hire, does not come cheaply, so it’s thanks to big sponsors covering these costs which made the free community event possible.

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OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Individuals or community groups interested in arts and culture in the Lockyer Valley are invited to make an application for funding under the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Applications can be made at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/RADF For more information contact Coordinator Libraries and Galleries, Nicole Kilah on (07) 5462 0317 or email galleries@lvrc.qld.gov.au.

Applications must be submitted to Council by 10am, Monday 4 December 2023.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Drop bears spread the word

BY JACOB HAYDEN

A DOZEN koalas were spotted falling from the sky on Sunday November 19.

Several female skydivers donned koala onesies to raise awareness for the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) as part of Toogoolawah’s Skydive Ramblers Sky Sisters festival running from November 18 to 25.

Sky Sisters organiser Susie McLachlan said Sunday’s event aimed to create some exposure for the AKF. “Gem Hodges is one of the participants coming and she felt very strongly about the Australian Koala Foundation, and she rallied about a dozen girls who have gone and bought koala onesies,” Mrs McLachlan said.

“We’re hoping we can get them some traffic to their website [savethekoala.com]

Female skydivers showed their support for the Australian Koala Foundation on November 19 by wearing koala onesies.

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and to their foundation.”

Mrs McLachlan said there were not many female skydivers in Australia and the Sky Sisters festival provided a chance for women to skydive together and support worthy causes.

“There’s something about women coaches and instruc-

tors training and mentoring women skydivers that’s really beautiful and powerful,” she said.

“We are also supporting the Esk Hospital and Blush Foundation from the Toowoomba Hospital on Thursday [November 23] by dressing up in pink.”

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Laidley local celebrates 100th birthday

GOOD health and hard work have contributed to Ivy Olm’s longevity and vitality.

The life-long Laidley local celebrated her 100th birthday on November 9.

Ivy was born at the Laidley Hospital on November 9, 1923.

She was the eldest daughter of six children born to Hermann and Beatrice Ziebell.

“We had no electricity, only kerosene lights, and no fridge whatsoever,” Ivy said.

“We had no cars, we had horse and sulky.”

As a young girl Ivy got her first job as a domestic and cook for Charles and Eva Hooper, the local solicitor, who were very good to work for.

Her ambition took her to the Railway Hotel doing the same work.

At 27 she married Edwin Lester (Joe) Olm from Brigalow.

He had come to Laidley to his Aunt Marguerite and Uncle Adolf Liedloff, the blacksmith.

They decided to live at Caloundra where her husband’s brother lived.

After three years they returned to Laidley and took up a milk run.

This brief stint was the only time in her 100 years where she has lived away from Laidley.

“Other places are nice, but always go back to Laidley,” she said.

When bottled milk came in, they sold the milk run and Joe worked on the railway

Ivy Olm turned 100 on November 9 and got to wear the Lockyer Valley Mayoral chains at her birthday party. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

line.

They had one daughter, Elaine.

Ivy ended up working at Tabeel Lutheran Aged Care in the laundry where she also took on the cook’s role for six weeks while a staff member was on holidays.

Later on, the Laidley Hospital called on her to be a domestic worker, doing the cooking for four days while the cook was on days off.

When the cook got married Ivy became the full-time cook.

In retirement, Ivy volun-

teered at the op shop for 10 years.

Ivy taught herself to knit, sew, crochet and do smocking, which was to be her passion.

She won many prizes in the local shows as well as at Chinchilla show.

Her cakes and slices were always in demand.

So too was her sewing, knitting, alterations, and mending, all of which she did at no cost.

She loved helping people.

To that extent, she looked after her parents, did their

shopping, housework and washing.

She also made them cakes for the visitors on the weekends.

Ivy joined the Laidley Seniors Citizens and was a member for 30 years, from the first day it started to the last day it finished, and never missed a day.

She helped in the kitchen and got cups of tea for people.

She enjoyed the club very much.

She volunteered for the Laidley Show Society for 40 plus years, running the lucky envelope stall, working at the Christmas carnival, some catering for a subchamber meeting and various other jobs.

Also she played indoor bowls for the Laidley club for 25 years.

Ivy has been very lucky to have good health all her life.

She puts it down to no smoking, no alcohol and eating good food.

Also, she said that hard work never hurt her.

Still in good health, Ivy celebrated her birthday with extended family and friends at Porters Plainland Hotel on November 9.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan brought the Mayoral chain for Ivy to wear, an honour she bestows on centenarians for their milestone birthday.

Ivy said the Mayor’s gesture was ‘very special’.

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15 fox dens detected and destroyed

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council recently finished its Fox Den Detection and Destruction Project.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the project was conducted at locations of known fox attacks.

“The properties were selected from those council

had received correspondence regarding fox issues, including attacks on pets, chickens, ducks, cats and sheep,” he said.

“Council engaged contractor Bellden Environmental Services to perform the service using detection dogs specifically trained in seeking and detecting active fox dens.

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18.9

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FOREST HILL

22.3

GATTON UQ

30.7

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2.8

GRANDCHESTER

15.7

0.0

HARRISVILLE

27.0

PLACID HILLS

25.6

LAIDLEY

19.9

GATTON

29.5

ROSEWOOD

52.1

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18.1

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Notice of Lockyer Valley and Lower Lockyer Irrigators Meeting

IRRIGATORS are invited to a meeting on November 29 to discuss the review of the Moreton Water Plan.

The meeting will be held at the Gatton Shire Hall from 5pm to 9pm.

Irrigators have been aware of Federal and State Governments’ water reform policies since the 1990s as a national agenda and have been managing the issues for at least the last 30 years.

On November 3 this year, the Queensland State Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher announced the review of the Moreton Water Plan which will encompass all of the Lockyer Valley and Somerset local government areas.

On the same day, the ‘Preliminary Public Consultation Notice’ was issued, meaning the water planning process has commenced.

As a result, the Queensland Government is calling for submissions from interested parties and stakeholders.

This is exactly the same process the Queensland Government followed when developing the water plan for the Central Lockyer Benefitted Area.

State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald believes both Federal and State Governments have been driven to see Water Resource Plans (WRP) implemented in every irrigation area across the state for a long time.

Irrigators are invited to a meeting on November 29 in Gatton to discuss the review of the Moreton Water Plan.

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This document will be the key response in getting the best possible outcome for irrigators and the agricultural industry as a whole in the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions.

We have already sourced experts in water planning as well as legal council to ensure the best possible outcome is achievable.

While the meeting is targeted at Lockyer Valley and Lower Lockyer Irrigators, other irrigators in the Somerset region are welcome as they are included in the Moreton Government boundary and should also make their own submissions.

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 17 November 2023.

FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka Extra $35-$70[$52] Best $80 BulkCP, Eureka No1 $30-$50[$41] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $30-$50[$41] CP, Eureka No2 $10-$45[$29.80] BulkCP. MANDARINS: Murcott $20-$30[$25] 1/2CP, Murcott $55-$60[$57.50] CP, RH Murcott No1 $16-$18[$17] 1/2CP. MANGOES: Kensington Pride Extra $45$60[$52.50] SLTray, Kensington Pride Extra Bowen $45-$60[$52.50] SLTray, Kensington Pride No1 Large 14-16 $25$36[$27.50] SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 Bowen $10-$30[$20] 18LCtn, Kensington Pride No2 Bowen $24-$24[$24] SLTray, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $26-$32[$29] Best $36 SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $28$32[$30] Best $36 SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $20-$32[$26] Best $36 SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $24-$30[$27] SLTray, R2E2 No2 $10-$25[$17.50] 18LCtn. ORANGES: Navel Cara Cara No1 $25$40[$32.50] CP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $12-$24[$18] CP, Navel Late Lane $350$380[$365] Best $400 1/2Bin, Seedless Valencia Midnight No1 $36-$40[$38] BulkCP. VEGETABLES: BEANS: Borlotti $6-$7[$6.50] Kg, Broad $4.50-$6[$5.50] Best $7.20 Kg, Butter $3-$5[$3.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$6[$5.50] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$8[$7.50] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $2.50-$4.50[$3.53] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $1.40$2[$1.70] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$8[$7.50] Best $8.50 Kg. BEETROOT: $1.80-$3[$2.20] Bunch, Large $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Medium $10$18[$14] 10KgBag, Small $6-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $20-$35[$25.60] 10KgBag, Target $3-$3.50[$3.25] Bunch.

BROCCOLI: No1 $20-$45[$33.30] Best $50 8KgIPk, No2 $18-$30[$23] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $16-$30[$22.60] Best $40 2.4Kg. BROCCOLINI: $22-$30[$27.60] 2.4Kg. CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $1.60$3[$2.45] Each, Ballhead Large $1.40$3[$2.41] Each, Ballhead Medium $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Each, Ballhead Small $1-$1.40[$1.30] Each, Red 80c-$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $10-

$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Savoy $1$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $10$16[$14] Best $18 Carton.

CARROTS: $14-$24[$19] 15KgCtn, $12$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, $12-$22[$18] Best $25 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, Pre-pack $14-$24[$19] Carton, Dutch $1.20-$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$30] 10KgCtn. CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $16-$28[$22] Best $30 Carton, No1 $1-$1.40[$1.20] Each, No2 $12-$20[$16] Carton, Caulini $20$24[$22] 2KgCtn. CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $20$26[$22] 16KgCtn. CHINESE VEG: Bukchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Bunch, Choisum $1.20$1.80[$1.30] Best $2 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2[$1.70] Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Bunch.

EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $22-$30[$26] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $14$26[$21.80] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$18[$16.20] Best $20 7KgTray, Purple $10-$18[$14.60] Best $22 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $20-$26[$23] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16$20[$17] Best $24 7KgTray.

KALE: Green $18-$30[$25] Best $35 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.60-$3[$2] Best $3.50 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$16[$13] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$19] Best $22 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12$20[$16] Carton, Cos No1 $12-$16[$15] Carton, Cos No2 $10-$12[$11] Carton, Headed No1 $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Headed No2 $2-$6[$5] Carton, Hearts $12-$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $6-$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton.

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $5.50-$8[$6.70] Kg, Cups $5-$6.50[$5.80] Kg, Flats $6$9[$7.40] Kg. PARSLEY: Continental $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch, English $1.20-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch.

PARSNIPS: $40-$50[$45] 10KgCtn, $20$35[$27.50] 5KgCtn. SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.20$2.40[$1.88] Best $2.50 Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.60 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.40-

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SPRING ONIONS: White $1.40$2.80[$2.48] Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $16-$20[$18] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$20[$19] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $20-$30[$27] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $20$24[$22] Best $30 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $20-$36[$31] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24-$34[$27] Best $36 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.60[$1.38] 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$45[$37.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$36[$36] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $30$36[$36] Best $45 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $26-$30[$30] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $28-$32[$32] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$24[$24] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22$28[$28] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $40$50[$46.50] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Coloured $8-$18[$14] Best $20 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $10-$24[$16] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $18$40[$29.40] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $20-$40[$29.80] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $24-$45[$37.50] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $14$30[$21] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $16-$36[$26.80] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $10-$24[$16.20] 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $24$30[$26.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $10-$14[$12] Best $16 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201250 $14-$18[$15.60] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $16-$20[$18.60] Best $22 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$20[$17.20] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16-$28[$22.20] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $18$28[$23.20] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $16-$20[$19] Best $24 10KgCtn, Lebanese $18-$22[$20] 5KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$30[$25.60] 8KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES:

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $14$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 6175mm $18-$30[$25] Best $32 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $16-$22[$18] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$20[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $28$32[$30] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 7690mm $12-$20[$14] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $12-$22[$15] Best $24 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $16-$28[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$22[$19] 10KgBag, White $34-$40[$36] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$36] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36$45[$40.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$35] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $38$42[$40] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $34-$38[$35] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $34-$40[$36] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17-$24[$19] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $24-$34[$26] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $26-$34[$32] 15KgBag, Washed White Small $32-$38[$35] 20KgBag, Washed White Sebago $46-$46[$46] 10KgCtn. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $20-$40[$33.40] Best $45 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 $1.50$2.20[$1.92] Best $2.40 Kg, Butternut No2 $1-$1.20[$1.10] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale 90c-$1.50[$1.32] Best $1.60 Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 90c-$1.50[$1.32] Best $1.60 Kg, Jap $24-$36[$30] Best $40 Bag, Jap Small $1-$1.60[$1.30] Best $1.80 Kg, Jap No1 $1.80-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.50 Kg, Jap No2 40c-50c[45c] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

PRIME BEEF CATTLE SALES EVERY TUESDAY - COMMENCING 8am Please book early to enhance your market opportunity Agents: Dick Boyd: 0418 713 413 - Vince O'Brien: 0418 989 218 - Garth Weatherall: 0438 793 100 Jack Fogg: 0488 192 107 - Connor Veraart: 0418 740 157 For bookings & transport contact your local representative Bobby Brooking on 0417 626 011

Moreton Saleyards - 226 Middle Road, Purga • Office: (07) 5464 3100 • admin@moretonsaleyards.com.au • www.moretonsaleyards.com.au

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday November 15 The trend of larger numbers into the market continued at Dalby with supply increasing by 1,147 head to 3,810. Export buyer attendance was not as good as the previous week however all the regular feed and trade operators plus restockers were present and active.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock gained a further 50c/kg on top of the improvements the previous week.

Medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 20c to 30c/kg better. Yearling heifers returning to the paddock and feed averaged 20c to 36c/kg dearer. Cows struggled to maintain the improved levels of last week. Light weight yearling steers to restockers made to 360c to average 325c/ kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 271c to 303c with sales to 320c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 267c with a good sample at 248c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock made to an isolated 278c with the largest numbers at 230c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged from 234c to 243c with sales to 274c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 232c and made to 254c/ kg. A handful of bullocks made to 241c and heavy grown heifers made to 237c/kg.

Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 145c and made to 154c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows averaged 181c and good heavy weight cows made to 208c to average 198c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls sold to 249c/kg.

EUMUNDI SALEYARDS 170 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. Increased local competition saw the market significantly increase in price, with weaner steers and younger steers, in particular, selling to much higher rates.

Brad McDonald, Dulong, sold Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $700. Adele Pitt, Cooran, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $800, Brahman cows for $1010 and young Droughtmaster weaner steers for $470.

Wayne Stanton, Neurum, sold Charolais cross steers calves, 5-6 months, for $450.

Debra Townsend, Cooroy, sold Brangus steers calves for $470 and $440. Josh Sippel, Caboolture, sold light weaner steers for $430 and vealer heifers for $400. Greg

Edwards, Gympie, sold a line of Hereford cross heifer calves for $300. Gary Bochow, Conondale, sold Charbray male calves for $390.

ROMA SALEYARDS Tuesday November 14 Roma Agents yarded 4,056 head almost 2,400more than previous sale. Cattle were drawn from far Western Queensland and the local supply area. The regular processors operating as well as feedlotters and backgrounders. A lift in the quality improved prices considerably. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg made to 324c to average 288c/kg.Yearling steers 200 to 280kg topped at 322c to average 307c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg averaged 296c topping at 326c with an increase of 40c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg returning to the paddock made to 312c to average 280c/ kg. Yearling steers 400 to 480kg to feed averaged 255c and topping at 266c/kg.

Yearling steers over 480kg to feed topped at 258c to average 252c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers under 200kg made to 220c and averaged 197c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed topped at 244c and average 209c/kg.

Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg also topped at 240c/kg to average 208c/kg. Yearling heifers 330 to 400kg to feed made to 210c and averaged 196c/kg. Yearling heifers over 400kg averaged 205c made to 220c/ kg. Manufacturing steers topped 202c/kg.

Grown steers 500 to 600kg averaged 212c topping at 218c and the 600kg plus topped at 220c to average 215c/kg. The 2 score cows 400 to 520kg made from 130c to 191c to average 150c/kg. Preg Tested cows over 520kg topped at 228c/kg. The 3 score cows to processor sold to 218c/kg. The best of the heavy weight bulls to 230c and bulls 450 to 600kg to 236c/kg.

SILVERDALE SALEYARDS Wednesday November 15 – 154 head Smaller yarding here today. We saw more improvements in the market today. Export and slaughter cattle remained firm on last week. Heavy feeder steers and heifers saw a rise in price today. Not many weaners to quote although the cattle on hand sold to strong rates.

Heavy cows, Droughtmaster, Two Okes Droughtmaster, 194.2c/kg, $1160 per head.

Pen of cows, Brahman X, MK Christensen,

199.2c/kg, $1009 per head.

Bulls, Santa, J & K Wainwright, 207.2c/kg, $1606 per head.

Heavy Feeder Steers, Droughtmaster, I & H Lake, 229.2c/kg, $1055 per head.

Light Feeder Steers, Charbray, A. Bellew, 244.2c/kg, $915 per head.

Feeder Heifers, Droughtmaster, Karreman Farming, 218.2c/kg, $785 per head.

Weaner Heifers, Charbray, Johnson & Templeton, 186.2c/kg, $434 per head.

Weaner Steers, Droughtmaster, Two Okes Droughtmaster, 217.2c/kg, $538 per head.

Cows and Calves, Droughtmaster, Two Okes Droughtmaster, $1360.

Upcoming Silverdale Sale: l Silverdale Country Market 11am Monday November 20. l Silverdale Live Weight Sale 8.30am Wednesday November 22. l Hayes & Co multi-vendor clearing sale 10am Saturday November 18. l Regling clearing sale 10am Sunday November 19 at 125 Loganlea Rd Loganlea.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS Monday November 13 The number of cattle penned at Toowoomba experienced a small lift to 93 head. Apart from a handful of very good heavyweight cows the quality of the remainder of the yarding was very mixed. Most of the regular buyers were in attendance along with a large number of onlookers. Yearling steers and heifers received fair demand for the quality penned. However the small sample of heavyweight cows experienced very strong support. Lightweight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 288c to average 278c/kg. A couple of medium weight yearling steers to feed made to 240c/kg.

Heavyweight yearling steers to feed made to 204 to average 199c/kg. Yearling heifers under 200kg to restockers made to 192c to average 181c/kg. Medium and heavy weight grown steers to feed sold to 208c and the occasional bullock made to 202c/kg.

Medium weight 3 score cows made to 190c/ kg. Good heavyweight cows sold to a top of 222c to average 219c/kg. Light weight bulls returning to the paddock averaged 248c and made to 276c/kg. Cows and calves made to $1000/unit.

WARWICK SALEYARDS Tuesday November 14

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The supply of stock at Warwick increased by 265 head with 895 cattle penned. The usual panel of buyers were in attendance and operating on a market similar to last week and any price variations were quality related. The yarding was dominated by well finished export cows and bullocks which sold to a stronger market. Increased numbers of well finished yearling cattle suited to the trade buyers improved in price and there was only a small penning of suitable restocker lines. Light weight yearling steers to restockers made 260c to average 241c with the plainer lines at 170c to 194c/kg.

Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged 223c and sold to 266c/kg.

Heavy yearling steers to feed made 245c to average 235c/kg with isolated sales to the wholesale meat trade at 382c/kg. Yearling heifers in the 200-280kg range to background made 190c to average 178c/kg.

Yearling heifers over 400kg to feed made 220c with those to the wholesale meat trade at 350c to average 252c/kg. Good young bullocks to processors made 243c with those over 600kg topping at 241c and averaging 237c/kg. Full mouth bullocks sold to 205c/kg. Grown heifers to processors made 222c to average 215c/kg. Light weight cows to restockers sold from 82c to 144c with those to processors at 162c to 168c/kg. Good heavy cows to processors sold to 210c and averaged 190c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors made 215c to average 195c/kg.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS With recent rain and more storms forecast this week, a lighter yarding of 137 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday [November 13].

Prices were improved for younger quality cattle and cows, while plainer cattle remained unchanged. Michael Friedrich, Toogoolawah, sold Greyman cows for $1150. Loretta Skinner, Colinton, sold lines of Charbray and Red Angus heifer calves for $395, $380 and $335. David Sippel, Toogoolawah, sold Angus cross vealers for $390. Glenys Hanton, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster steers for $370.

Terry Pratten, Kilcoy, sold Hereford cross steer calves for $280. Sarah Fankhauser, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster steers for $370.

Andrew Little, Stanmore, sold Droughtmaster male vealers for $360 and calves for $250.

Woodford Cattle Sale 10am November 20

Next Sale

Thursday 23rd November 8.30am

Laidley Cattle Sale 8.30am November 23 Eumundi 12noon November 28

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

Laidley Uniting Church Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley St Mary’s Fri 8:30am 5465 1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088; Minden Baptist Church music play Thu 9.30 see Facebook.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355 Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth 6.30pm 0488169162 Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm.

0428502262 Creative Healing Hub located at Laidley Youth Centre and Toy Wiz, events include: healing, meditation, various arts and craft. Classes $20$25. Contact 0421842993 for bookings, times and more information.

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538 Darts Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Tue & Thu 7pm, 0423833954 Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’i community, 1st/3rd Wed/mth 7pm. 0429861086 Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355 Esk 50 & Over Club Wed 9am CWA Hall 0413443261 Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo Bowls Club Thu 11am 0412824267 Esk Community Choir Tues 6:30-8:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507 Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am-11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965 Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460 Esk Men’s Shed 12 Heap St, Tue & Thu 9am-12pm 0466721919 Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale Community Hall, 0407072926 Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Gatton & District Historical

Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022 Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days 9.30am.

Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677 Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am -12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051 Gatton Quilters 9.30am 3rd Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355 Gatton Village Markets 1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969 Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716 Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168 Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/ mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913 Glenore Grove QCWA Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538 Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538 Grantham/Gatton Indoor Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708 Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am12pm, Laidley Showgrounds.

0422982035 Laidley Friday Markets Fridays 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association. 0423760066 Laidley Garden Club 9.30am 2nd Mon/mth Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861 Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 6pm-9pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292 Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513 Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 8.30am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170 Light Exercise Group Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Girl Guides Hut, Rosewood 54641544 Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm 0422889530 Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am-11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677

Line Dancing Rosewood Girl Guides Hut 9:30am-11am 54641544 Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 Lockyer International Women Group Tue 9.30am11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North St find us on Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526 Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am11.30am pottery, Wed 9am11.30am social, Thu 9am11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846 Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766 Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Thu 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 0447003423 Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am12pm.

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 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 7pm at

Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse 0407279412 Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446 Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA Hall 54261514 Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse, 0488234553 Lowood Euchre Wed 7pm at Lowood Showgrounds, all levels welcome 0439301955 Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au Lowood Senior Citizens meet in CWA Hall Lowood every second Thursday, all seniors welcome, please call for next date 0447489875 Lowood Show Society 7.30pm 1st Mon/mth, Lowood Showgrounds 0407674864 or 0403464338 Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468, marburgartsociety@gmail.com Marburg & District Art Society Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, CWA Hall Walloon Men’s Workshop Fri 9:30am -12pm, 19 School St, Rosewood 54641544 Movement to Music Mon 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733 Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am-11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679 Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381 Myplace Lockyer Valley putting unity back in community, 3rd Sat/mth 1pm, Floating Café, Grantham Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148 Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356 Parkinson Support Group 1st Fri/mth, 9.30am, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709 Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954 Rosewood and District Support Centre Pop-up Hub 8.30am-12pm, Walloon 1st Wed/mth, Marburg 2nd Wed/ mth, Grandchester last Wed/ mth, 5464 1544 Rosewood Community Art Group Fri 9:30am, Girl Guides Hut 54641544 Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com Rosewood History Group bi

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS November 20-26, 2023 ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Tuesday and Wednesday are terrific for being proactive at work. Joint ventures and trust issues are also on the table but don’t spoil a potentially productive week by being rash and reckless. Slow down, think before you speak and consult with loved ones and colleagues before you make any important moves. Two Saturn squares highlight hiccups in your financial management. So strive to be less impulsive and extravagant, and more cautious with cash and credit.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

The Sun, Mars and Pluto activate your relationship and aspirations zones. So it’s a good time to snuggle up close with your sweetheart, throw yourself into a special creative project or dream up some ambitious goals for the future.

Passion and purpose will take you far. But Saturn could stir up trust and intimacy issues, and you may feel temporarily stuck in the past.

Keep moving forward, Bulls – inch by inch and step by step – towards a brand-new day.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

This week the planetary focus is on your daily routine and work zones but expect some challenging developments and stressful moments.

Resist the urge to be argumentative, superficial and self-indulgent. Try to ground your airy energy and calm your restless mind. Your motto for the moment is from actress Goldie Hawn (who turns 78 on Tuesday): “The ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations is central to making positive decisions.”

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

Have you been wasting time worrying and procrastinating? The Sun and Mars join Mercury in your job zone, so you need to reboot your daily routine and be fast and flexible as you plan your future career path. If you have the confidence to listen to your wise inner voice, then you’ll be one step ahead of the professional pack! Your creativity can also take you places at work. So use positive affirmations and active imagination to transition to the next level.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

The Sun, Mercury and Mars highlight romance, friendship, socialising, entertaining and networking as you mix and mingle with a wide range of people in a variety of ways. But be careful how you communicate with others on the weekend. Otherwise, your boldness could be misinterpreted as bossiness and your confident approach mistaken for cockiness. Are you looking for love? You could find yourself attracted to an amorous Aquarian or a sexy Sagittarian.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

This week you don’t have the patience to put up with tedious people or long explanations, so strive to extricate yourself from such situations in a tactful way. From Monday until Wednesday, communication and conversation are the buzzwords as you share opinions, learn a new skill, or pass on some exciting information. It’s definitely a good time to give your brain cells a thorough workout! From Thursday onwards, the focus is firmly on home and family.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Stylishly elegant Librans appreciate quality and luxury, but don’t overdo it or you’ll end up being the most beautiful bankrupt on the block! This week the planets stir up your money/self-esteem zones, so it’s time to get your finances in order and be true to the authentic you. Draw inspiration from actress Goldie Hawn (who celebrates her 78th birthday on Tuesday): “I want to dig deep and ask - Who am I? What do I have to offer? What do I have to learn?”

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

From Monday until Wednesday, your power planet Pluto makes positive links with the Sun and Mars. Which is fabulous for boosting personal charisma and generating creative ideas. Don’t be stubborn and unimaginative about your current options and choices though. As birthday great, singer-songwriter Bjork observes: “I sometimes fall into the trap of doing what I think I should be doing, rather than what I want to be doing”. Keep your mind flexible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

You’re full of fantastic ideas this week as the Sun and Mars charge into your sign, and your sparky energy goes into overdrive. But, if you are too gung-ho and disorganised, then taskmaster Saturn will bring you back down to earth with a thud. A domestic project needs to pass the Practicality Test, so try to balance being enthusiastic with being realistic. And don’t make serious commitments unless you are 100% certain you’ll be able to keep them.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) There are two main astro-patterns operating this week. The Sun and Mars make positive aspects to Pluto (in your sign) which is great for determination and persistence. Which you’ll need in spades because Saturn (your patron planet) then squares the Sun and Mars on Thursday and Saturday. So it will be a stop/ start, one step forwards/two steps back kind of week. If you’re a clever Capricorn then you’ll calibrate your plans, expectations, and energy levels accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

As the Sun and Mars move into the restless sign of Sagittarius, you’re in the mood for avant-garde adventures and bohemian friendships. But remember there’s a fine line between being spontaneously successful and being hastily foolhardy. Also, a cherished goal or dream may require much more planning than you originally thought. Relax, take your time, and concentrate on enjoying the long and winding journey, rather than just focusing on the destination.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

A work issue, volunteer project or education matter is taking up a lot of your time and attention. If you hang in there, it will pay off handsomely in the long run. There are no quick fixes to finding the perfect employment for you. The Sun, Mercury and Mars encourage you to maintain enthusiasm, curiosity and momentum. Motto for the week is from Piscean wildlife warrior Steve Irwin: “Be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life.”

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Community Noticeboard: Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER

Wed Nov 22 ‘Going the Distance’ join the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce for an evening with Matt Levy OAM— Gold Medla swimmer, inclusion advocate, author, and motivational speaker, Exchange Hotel dinig room, 5.30pm, $20+booking fee. Localtickets.com.au Fri Nov 24 Friday Food Truck Night 4pm-8pm, Colonial Plaza carpark Esk, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor, 0437110789 Minden Summer Festival Minden State School 4.30pm-8.30pm, showbags, sideshow alley, food trucks, market stalls, entry fee includes rides, petting zoo, photobooth, face painting, live entertainment, $10 adults, $15 children, family pass $60, buytickets.at/mindensummerfestival Laidley Christmas Carnival Patrick St, 6pm-8pm, free activities for the kids, $2 ham wheel, twilight trading, market & food stalls, ‘Something to Sing About’ choir and Salvation Army Band. 0434566738 Sat Nov 25 Drag Bingo Brunch Somerset Civic Centre, 11amCome and bring your fabulous selves down to the Somerset Civic Centre for a morning of bubbles, bingo and bites! Your dazzling host Ladybird will take you through the game and provide an entertaining morning for all! Each ticket includes entry to the show with bingo rounds, a glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic drink on arrival and access to our wonderful prizes supplied by local Somerset businesses. Tickets from $25, purchase at Somerset Civic Centre Box Office.

Glamorgan Vale Community Hall Christmas Carnival 5pm-9pm, Santa 7.45pm, BBQ, hot food, ham wheel, multi-draw raffles, face painting, music

by Kev Smith, 0402026706 Mayoral Christmas Carols Gatton Shire Hall, 5.30pm-8pm, free family fun with live entertainment

by Nathan Walmsley Band, Auslan interpreter will be present on the night, food and drinks available to purchase from 5.30pm, Christmas Carols commence at 6.30pm, secure your seat at lockyervalleytickets.com.au Toogoolawah Pictures ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, Alexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm-9.30pm, children $8, adults $10, families $30, no EFTPOS, hot dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by message ‘Toogoolawah Pictures’ on Facebook or text/ call 0467301924 Thu Nov 30 Ken & Annie’s Music Workshop and practice, Anglican Church Hall cnr John St and Church Lane Rosewood, starts 10am, workshop will over ike/ guitar/bass/4 string banjo/singing/chord charts, BYO instruments, BYO lunch, bottomless tea and coffee, $5 cover charge per person, everyone welcome 0408707114

DECEMBER

Fri Dec 1 Flights of Fancy Exhibition Opening Hypatia’s House 151 Patrick St Laidley, 6pm, Discover the world of Fantasy and Sci Fi fiction with this stunning collection of signed 1st Eds and commissioned art curated by collector and owner Simon Doonar.

Introducing Fantasy and digital artist Levi Huston whose work will be for sale on the night, opening night will feature a talk by Simon on his collection and Levi on his art inspiration. Free to attend and light supper is provided. Hypatia's House will also have a wonderful arrange of Si Fi and Fantasy novels on sale during the exhibition.

Glenore Grove Dance Christmas Dance with Santa, ’Coachman’, 7.30-11.30pm, $12.50, Gelnore Grove Hall, 0423849002.

Sat Dec 2—Sun Dec 3 Acknowledgement of State Emergency Personnel and volunteers Laidley Pioneer Village, 9am-

2.30pm, meet your local emergency community heroes and the families who support them, come and explore the ways of yesteryear with several displays, refreshments available, morning tea, BBQ lunch, free entry, donations gratefully accepted.

5465 2516 Sat Dec 2 Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am – 11am (first Saturday of every month), Mulgowie Community Hall, 7 Mulgowie School Road, Mulgowie. ’A real farmers market’, Local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast.

0477143787, markets@mulgowiehall.com.au Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, meet your country neighbours, we care about you and your safety in our community, please come and join us for a free cuppa, new ideas are welcomed. 0419588138 Marburg Christmas Carnival Marburg Showgrounds, 3pm-8pm, market stalls, multi-draw raffles, ham wheel, food drink and bar, free kids rides and activities, Santa arrived 7.05pm, 0409481681 Christmas Party Junction View Hall, 5pm, Santa and Dinner, Adult $20, Kids $10, family $50 0409614651 Kilcoy Christmas Carnival Seib St, 5pm-9pm, fireworks, food trucks, free amusement rides, entertainment, market stalls, free entry.

Light Up Esk Pipeliner Park, 5pm-9pm, holiday markets, ham wheel, karaoke, food stalls, sausage sizzle, kids decorating workshop, Santa photos.

Esk Line Dancing Xmas Social 6pm-8.30pm, CWA Hall Heap St, live music, lucky door prizes, tea coffee and biscuits available, $2 entry, all welcome, 0417074504 Fri Dec 8 Forest Hill Christmas Festivities 5.30pm-10.30, Victoria St, food, rides, ham & turkey wheel, Santa, free entry.

Sat Dec 9 Murphys Creek Christmas Social MCG Hall and Grounds, 5pm, kids Christmas movie in the hall, games for the kids, visit from Santa, food and drink.

‘Healing Garden’ exhibition opening The Condensery Toogoolawah, 1pm-4pm.

Fri Dec 15 Rosewood Christmas Festival from 5pm, Rosewood Showgrounds, Seniors Christmas Carols from 3pm, rides and Christmas market, fun for the whole family, hosted by Rosewood Community Centre, 5464 1544 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival North St Gatton, from 5.30pm, Santa and his reindeer, entertainment, free activities, artisan markets, ham wheel, food and drinks, plum pudding eating contest, best beard competition.

Sat Dec 16 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Rae Blinco’, Christmas Dance theme, 0409481681 Sun Dec 17 Grantham Christmas Community BBQ 4pm-7pm at Anzac Park. The purpose of this event is to bring the Grantham community together, uniting them as one community and to raise funds to install a historical information board/s around the memorial plaque in McGarva Park, William St, Grantham.

0488926870 Fri Dec 22 Friday Food Truck Night 4pm-8pm, Colonial Plaza carpark Esk, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor, 0437110789 Sat Dec 23 Carols on the Green Hatton Vale Community Uniting Church, free sausage sizzle, kids activities, Christmas cheer, BBQ starts from 6.30pm, music from 7pm, 5418 6270 Sun Dec 31 Marburg Dance New Years Eve, 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Coachman’, 0409481681

List your event here for free email news@tlsindependent.com.au

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CONTRIBUTED

Does your speedo lag behind reality?

HAVE you ever noticed how sometimes the display on your vehicle’s speedometer is different from the speed shown on the navigation app on your phone?

A University of New South Wales road safety expert has broken down the truth about why speedo readings can be different from GPS measurements.

According to the Australian Design Rules (ADRs), car manufacturers are prohibited from under-reporting a vehicle’s speed.

As a result, vehicle manufacturers often calibrate the speedometers at the factory so that it reads above the actual real speed of the car.

Road safety expert Emeritus Professor Michael Regan said most manufacturers did this to avoid any chance whatsoever the car might be travelling at a speed higher than the reading on the

Is your vehicle giving you a reliable speedometer reading?

dashboard.

“This means the speedo is likely to read 100 kilometres per hour when, in actual fact, your real speed is 95 kilome-

tres per hour,” he said.

Professor Regan said the displayed speed you travel on the road is determined by the vehicle’s tyres.

PHOTO: MARK CHAN

“When the manufacturer carries out speed calibration tests, they’re based on brand new tyres,” he said.

“But over time, as the

tyres experience normal wear and tear, they get smaller in circumference.

“So as your tyres get older, your speedo actually

overestimates your speed so you might think you’re going faster than you actually are.”

Professor Regan said apps which took advantage of GPS technology to calculate speed by determining the time taken to travel a given distance were often hailed as being more accurate than the car’s speedometer.

However, regulation does not require vehicle manufacturers to use GPS navigation systems to calibrate speedometers.

Professor Regan said just because our speedometers are calibrated to overstate our speed, it does not give the green light for drivers to engage in excessive speeding.

“I think most people don’t realise that driving even a couple of kilometres over the speed limit greatly increases the risk of a serious crash, which can have devastating consequences,” he said.

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FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE PLAINLAND

ABOVE: Jamasyn Newnham and John Little.

ABOVE LEFT: Piper McDonald and Clay Foley.

ABOVE RIGHT: Laura-Jayne Horder and Brock Renouf.

BELOW: Ebonee Gregory and Ryan Emsley.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Billie Dixon and Lachlan Beaven.

Sara Jamieson, Jady Whyatt, Faith Blakely.

Tayah Morrish and Cooper Lewis.

Ryan Carkeet and Keira Phipps.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

Laif Russell and Aliyah Adam.

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FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE PLAINLAND

ABOVE: Eve Shepley and Chloe Breingan.

LEFT: Angeline Page.

RIGHT: Vanessa Claydon and Thabo Ngwenya.

BELOW: Kilty Swift and Ella Ritchie.

Charlotte Broady and Ella Oliver.

Chantelle Wolf and Ivan Varan.

Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates!

We wish the Class of 2023 every success and happiness as you embark on your next exciting adventure.

Thomas Connors, Tyler Sermon, Joshua Spicer.

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LAIDLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL ?? ????

ABOVE: Georgia Kendall and her partner Lachlan.

ABOVE LEFT: Nakita Stevenson, Joshi Graham and Baley the Chihuahua.

RIGHT: Maxine Woodhams and Kaiden Flint.

BELOW: Riley Trevithick.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Razeen Ali and Jay Maroske.

Jaida Fraser.

Taylah Horne and Ethan Lang.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

MiKeely McDonald and her partner Braiden.

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LAIDLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ABOVE: Connor Wickham and Annabelle Page.

ABOVE LEFT: Alyssa Fox (right) and her partner Brooke RIGHT: Chloe Gilmour and Brayden Robinson.

BELOW: Delicia-Jay Buisson and Matthew Panzram.

Tulip Heuser, Lillie James and partner Crystal.

Penny Taber and her brother Ashley.

Brodie Andrews and his partner Emily.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

Brady Makey and Koen Gillard.

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LOCKYER DISTRICT STATE ??????????????????? ?? HIGH ???? SCHOOL

ABOVE: Royce Goutam and Valeska Cediel-Guarenas.

ABOVE LEFT: Amanda Wilson, Melissa Phillips and Katelyn Shaw.

ABOVE RIGHT: Breanna Hunter and Jaydin Cribbens.

BELOW: Charlie Pearson and Tia Morris.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Scarlet Poole and Amity-Rose Connelly.

Jess Covey and Chloe Anderson.

Hayden Bassingthwaighte and Lochlan Bell.

Hayley Penboss and Jim Armstrong.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

Tayla Wholohan.

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LOCKYER DISTRICT STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ABOVE: Maddison Keep and Ella Gillespie.

LEFT: Cameron Panzram Lucyanne Lerch.

RIGHT: Elizabeth Gallaway.

BELOW: Ethan Steinhardt.

Jesika Bowers Christian Garnett.

Asma Bibi.

Henry Lasserre.

SNAP UP FORMAL PHOTOS All photos on these pages and online are for sale.

Order forms are available from The Independent Office 45 North Street Gatton or Email: admin@tlsindependent.com.au Browse our complete gallery of formal images @ www.tlsindependent.com Payment is required at time of ordering.

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LOWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ABOVE: Nicholas Miller and Dekota Brindle.

LEFT: Jai Zammit and Brady Bradford.

RIGHT: Jack Rowling.

Jade Godby and Isabella Barrett.

Grace Bauer.

Lauren Sheppard.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

BELOW: Giorgia Copeman and Logan Schmidt.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

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ROSEWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Group photo of Rosewood State High School class of 2023.

ABOVE: Ashlee Pointing and C.J. BELOW: Tayler Denman.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Lachlan Turnbull and Madisen Deas.

Cordelia Pollock.

Aimee Moody and her partner.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

Lachlan Hadyen and Kisha Page.

Laura Platell and Calhoum Church-Clark.

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TOOGOOLAWAH STATE HIGH SCHOOL ??????????????????? ?? ????

ABOVE: Erica Bickers.

ABOVE LEFT: Ethan Russell and Laicey Taylor.

ABOVE RIGHT: Jake Henderson and Mia Lockwood.

BELOW: Dakota Radley and Payton Hynes.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Faron Sabine and his partner Kail-leigh.

Ty Richardson and Jayson Bridges.

Levi Cannell.

Sarah Kakakios.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

Zelma Harris and Jasmine Daniells.

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TOOGOOLAWAH STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ABOVE: Euan Preston and his partner Amity.

LEFT: Bessie Reiser and Maia Kakakios.

RIGHT: William Lukritz and his partner Emma.

BELOW: Chelsea Harvey with her partner Drew.

Jilli Hall and her brother Jed.

Montana Harrison.

Bradley Beddow.

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KILCOY STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ABOVE: Benjamin Stibbe.

LEFT: Jules Rey and Raya Ferris.

RIGHT: Ola Oguntoyimbo and Scarlet Gray.

BELOW: Kayla Hourn and Courtney Dunn.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

LEFT: Braylle Merafuentes, Alejandro Escobar, Mitchell Wood, Ethan Pryde.

Nino Fadriquela, Maya Anderson, Ulani Matai, Shayla Thompson, Nicole Suerte, Charlotte Hanson, Danielle Bloye.

BACKGROUND IMAGES: VECTEEZY

ABOVE: Shari Anderson, Brandy Ludgate, Madeline Pratten, Kayla Edwards.

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NATIONAL CROSSWORD 1046

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SUDOKU EASY

MEDIUM

ACROSS 1 Name the mythological messenger of the gods (6) 7 Which massive structures were built by the ancient Egyptians (8) 8 What is another term for a pantry (6) 9 Which communication system is called the Net (8) 10 What is a large body of armed soldiers (6) 11 Which tiny creatures sting domestic animals (8) 14 What might we call one who maintains the equality of all people (8) 18 What are systems of belief (6) 19 To caution, is to do what (8) 21 Which variety of sheep is valued for its fine wool (6) 22 To sweat, is to do what (8) 23 Which implement is used for sewing (6) DOWN 1 What is Palestine known as (4,4) 2 To be in an elevated position above the ground, is to be where (6)

3 What might we call one who bounds (8) 4 Name an order issued in connection with a judicial proceeding (4) 5 To be without moral quality is to be what (6) 6 To stick fast, is to do what (6) 12 Name those who are native to the Netherlands (8)

13 Name the land along the ocean (8) 15 What are currents at variance to the main current (6) 16 What might we call a player of a particular woodwind instrument (6) 17 What is an edict, promulgated by a civil authority (6) 20 Name another term for the fleur-de-lis (4)

SOLUTION

EASY SOLUTION

MEDIUM SOLUTION

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SHARE IN WINNING $6,000 PRIZE POOL

SHOP LOCALLY AT ANY OF THESE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES TO GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN

IPSWICH REGIONAL COUNCIL Alchemy Salon Marburg Harmer Family Meats Rosewood Mystical Wonderland Spar Express Marburg

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL 4342 Bar & Bistro AutoPro Gatton Spare Parts Birdhouse Laidley Bluebreeze Fruit & Veg BP Gatton Caffe Sorella Curtain World Gatton Discount Drug Store Gatton Eyecare Plus Gatton Gatton Auto Electrical Gatton Betta Electrical Gatton Brewing & Outdoors Gatton Florist & Gifts Gatton Jewellers Gatton Mitre 10 Gatton Pump & Pool Gatton Tyre Service Gidman Tyre & Mechanical Golden Harvest Bakery Goodwin & Storr Mitre 10 Laidley Goodyear Autocare Gatton Grantham Fuels Gray's Furniture Helidon RSL

Hooper's Grantham Store Hullabaloo Bazaar Hypatia's House Infinity Workwear & Safety Jak & Mo Kelli's Diner Laidley Shoez Laidley Town & Country Lockyer Farm Machinery Lockyer Hotel Lockyer Laundromat Lockyer Mower Centre Lockyer Printing Lockyer Regional Water Distribution Lockyer Valley Ford & Mitsubishi Lockyer Valley Regional Council Visitor Information Centre Lockyer Valley Toyota Lockyer Valley Tyres & More Lockyer Valley Waste Management Love & Karma Mulgowie Hotel My Care Physio & Therapy Natural Alternative Gatton Peter Webster Optometrist Plainland Mitre 10 Pohlman's Nursery Ramnet Laidley Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies Shoe Collections Soul Studio Beauty Spano's Supa IGA Sunset Cafe & Takeaway

Sweet Treats & Takeaway Sylvia's Garden & Home Think Water Plainland Toy Wiz Valley Irrigation Valley Steel & Fencing

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Barb's Kitchen - Fernvale & Minden Brisbane Valley Roasters Coffee At The Park DBC Mechanical Services Elken Flooring Esk Fruit Shop Esk Grand Hotel Fernvale Optical Fernwood Landscape Supplies Gav's Glass Irrigear Lowood Little Country Lane Lowood Folk Art Co-Operative Lowood Mitre 10 Lowood Mowers Lowood Tyre Service Mrs V's Drapery Nicola's Boutique Rudi's Place Toogoolawah Tyre & Battery Two Galahs Gallery

Make any purchase from a participating business above, between Wednesday 8th November 2023 & Wednesday 13th December 2023 to receive an entry form for your chance to win one of six shop locally gift wallets valued at $1,000. Complete your entry form (making sure you keep your receipt) and submit your entry to the The Independent prior to the closing time for each prize. Closing times are 12pm Wed 22/11/2023 and; 12pm Wed 13/12/2023.

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6 Reasons to shop local

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOPPING LOCALLY - EAT IN A LOCAL CAFÉ, USE A LOCAL TRADIE OR SHOP IN A LOCAL STORE.

Local jobs

Local economy

Service and variety

Better service and variety When you shop locally you get personal service.

The shop owners are likely to be behind the counter.

Local support

Convenience

Power of $10

Did you know the Lockyer Valley Visitor Information Centre at Lake Apex stocks and sells many locally made artisan products?

There are more than 200 retail businesses in the Lockyer Valley.

Our local town centres are home to 365 businesses.

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There is often better variety in local independent shops and you get to experience more unique and boutique style products and services.

Local business owners are well informed about their products and can make sure you get exactly what you need.

Christmas Events

Agents of discovery

IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY

Complete the Gatton mission now! Available until 3 December

Agent Egret

Hatton Vale Christmas Markets and Concert

Laidley Christmas Carnival

Mayoral Christmas Carols

Forest Hill Christmas Festivities

Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival

Grantham Jingle and Mingle Community BBQ

Friday 24 November 4pm - 8pm

Down loa App t d the o this in play te game ractive set real w in the orld.

Have fun playing Agents of Discovery and explore Gatton

Gatton Shire Hall Saturday 25 November 5.30pm - 8pm

North Street, Gatton Friday 15 December 5.30pm - 9pm

Friday 24 November 6pm - 8pm

Friday 8 December 5.30pm - 10.30pm

Anzac Park, Grantham Sunday 17 December 4pm - 7pm

for a list of local events visit luvyalockyer.com.au

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is proud to be a foundation sponsor of Your Town.

For business enquiries or support, contact Council on 1300 005 872

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OUTSTANDING, INCREDIBLE, A M AZINGLY UNIQUE IMMER SED IN NAT URE

NEW ACRE AGE L AND SELLING

174 Adare Road, Adare

ALL THE ELEMENTS OF LIFE HERE State & Private Schools

Aquatic Centre & Showground

Gatton Hospital

Coles & Aldi

University of Qld Gatton

Bunnings Warehouse

Restaurants & Cafes

Turf Club & Racecourse

Sport & Recreation

STAGE 1 IS REGISTERED AND READY TO BUILD

STAGE 2 & 3 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Park Lake Adare is a peaceful hidden gem with its own lake and conservation parks and yet only 10 minutes to the new Plainland Town Centre. Nestled within an acreage lifestyle, Park Lake’s surroundings provide breathtaking views overlooking nature reserves and the serene lake. Here, residents will have access to undercover pavilions, barbecue and picnic areas with walking tracks located within the 100 acres of parkland reserves.

Park Lake acreage selling from $279,000 • 20,000sqm lake • 100 acres of managed Public Open Space • Full-pressure town water

SITE INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Talk to Peter Brown

Call 0400 224 111

• Easy and quick access to the Warrego Highway • NBN ready • Underground power

Scan the QR Code to view land for sale

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW !

Email Peter@ParkLakeAdare.com.au

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Is your treatment plant Before it becomes a real being serviced as emergency, call the 24/7 local requested? experts in waste management.

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R a y B a c h m a n n R e a l E s ta t e h a s been and continues to be a p r o u d pa r t o f t h e c o m m u n i t y f o r o v e r 3 0 Ye a r s .

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When are the $1,000 Gift Wallet Draws Draw 1

Three winners drawn on Friday November 24

Draw 2

Three winners drawn on December 15 For full terms and conditions visit our website: tlsindependent.com

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PROPERTY FOCUS

Hobby Farmers, Market Gardeners on 43Acres See below for more details..........

Looking to be self sufficient.? Have a second income or just be that hobby farmer that you've always wanted? Than this property is setup and ready to go... You Must See to Respect...Featuring:Area/Land: 17.7ha or 43.7 Acres / Sandy Soils / Slightly Sloping / No Flooding / Just been Selectively Cleared / Fully Fenced into 6 Paddocks with Lane Way / House Yard Fully Fenced / Flat Areas could be Cultivated / Veggie Garden / Multiple Fruit Trees / Huge Grape Vine Water: Artesian Basin Bore Equipped with 1Hp Pump Good Water / 5 Dams with Good Catchment / 8 Tanks / Outlets Throughout Property / Deck over Dam Improvements: 5.5Kw Solar / 12m x 5m Enclosed Shed Powered / 2 Bay Shed Powered/ 6m x12m Shed Powered/ 7m x 6m Shed with Mezzanine Floor, Sink, Water and Power / Workshop Powered / 7m x 3m Machinery Shed would be good for Horse Stables / Machine Shed Powered / Prep Room with 1.8m x 1.8m Cold Room, A/C, Stainless Bench & Ban Saw / Utility Room with Concrete Sinks / Smoke House / 6 Concreted Pen Piggery / Chook Pens / Meat Prep Area / Cattle Yards with Crush / Water Troughs / List of Machinery Available for Negotiation (not included in sale price) / Bitumen Driveway Dwelling: 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Plus Office Home with Huge Rumpus/Media Room / Formal Dinning / Large Main with Built-ins / Kitchen with Brekkie Bar & Gas Stove / Rake Ceilings / A/C / Fully Insulated / Security Screens / Tiled Floors / Very Neat and Tidy Throughout.

P.O.A

Call Ramon Today............... 0412 751 590

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Ramon Bachmann 0412 751 590

Your Local Agent with Local Knowledge

(07) 5465 1493

Ray Bachmann Real Estate

5462 2636

150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341

61 Railway St, Gatton

www.allpropertygatton.com

FOR SALE

5acres of Peace & Privacy Located in the prestigious Placid Hills suburb is this peaceful lifestyle property. A beautiful home with town water, room for the pets, a dam, sheds and only 10 minutes to Gatton; this is the country home that Aussies dream about!

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car

2.02ha

FOR SALE Thornton 40 Main Camp Creek Rd

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Your Dream Lifestyle Awaits!

Located just over 1hours drive to Brisbane is this beautiful lifestyle property.

Featuring a 3 bedroom Queenslander with modern renovations and a separate 1 bedroom cottage; perfect for holiday letting. The property also has dams and potential for horses plus a 33m x 17m x 5.5m shed (approx.)

1441 Acs

“ NAIRANA “ 583 HA Presenting “ NAIRANA “ a long held property located in the Beautiful Thornton Valley of South East Queensland’s Lockyer Valley Region. A great opportunity to own a large parcel of our diverse Country in a private setting only 1hr & 15mins From Brisbane. 1441.63 Acs 6 Titles/ Approx 25 Acs has been Cultivated/ Driving Tracks/ 2x Equipped Bores Good drinking water/ Small Seasonal Creek/ Beautiful 4 B/R 2 Bath

Modern Qlder Home/ Steel Shed/ Cattle Yards/ Fully Fenced into Paddocks/ Currently being run as Cattle Property would make great farm stay/ bush walking/ Trail Riding ect

For Sale P.O.A. Ramon Bachmann 0412751590

(07) 5465 1493 | 150 Patrick Street Laidley | www.raybachmann.com.au

Now Open!

5 Sundew Crescent, Kensington Grove Q 4341

$799,000

154 Huntingdale Crescent, Placid Hills

4 Bed| 3 Bath | 4 Car

12.87ha

Kylie Hallas 0438 665 415

$1,250,000

53 Jensens Swamp Road, Tarampa

Emily Hallas 0448 742 253

KENTUCKY 304 Mountain Facade Pete Woolgar 0447 787 683 pete.woolgar@stroudhomes.com.au

www.stroudhomeslockyervalley.com.au

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Allison Vinckier 0423 301 315

Is This The Tree Change You Are Dreaming Of? 536 Philps Road, Grantham 4

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Discover The Ultimate Rural Retreat: “Paradise” “Paradise” Gatton Clifton Road, Mt Whitestone

Block Size: 22.24ha

• Air conditioning & ceiling fans throughout • Six bay shed near the house • Large barn style shed with power • Two dams, 15min to Gatton

$1,200,000

$195,000

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Block Size: 3.92ac

• Air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout • 3 bay shed, 10.38kw solar system • Covered al fresco area, fenced house yard Offers Over $750,000 • 5 minutes to Gatton CBD

A Charming & Private Multi Dwelling Rural Escape 394 Philps Road, Ringwood

Embrace Classic Charm 1 Harch Street, Gatton

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Block Size: 724m2

Angie Lester 0418 714 549

• 576.69 acres spread across five separate titles • Bitumen road frontage, network of recently graded 4WD tracks • 5 separate fenced paddocks, timber holding yards $1,600,000 • 8 serene dams

Ready For Your New Build Lot 5/9 Ivy Court, Gatton • Short commute to UQ Gatton • Full town water pressure + sewerage • Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • Only minutes to Gatton CBD

Derek Qualischefski 0458 110 872

Family Home On Nearly Four Acres!

8 Brolga Way, Adare 4

Block Size: 233.38ha

Rhonda McLucas 0400 131 925

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Block Size: 32.38ha

• Open floor plan, bull nose verandah • Expansive enclosed outdoor entertainment area • Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, fans throughout Offers Overs $1,800,000 • 5.5KVA solar power, ample shedding

PH: 5462 1311 | Web: www.gattonrealestate.com.au | Email: sales@gattonrealestate.com.au |

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Block Size: 885m2

• Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac • Large 4x11m pool with side wading pool • Downstairs retreat, ample storage space • Full length verandah, garden shed

Offers Over $599,000

“THE TOTALLY LOCAL FIRM - WE CARE”

*** CLEARING SALE *** SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2023 195 WICKHAMS RD, MURRAY'S BRIDGE 15 KM EAST OF WARWICK A/C POOLE'S PRODUCE PTY LTD ONSITE 10AM

Industrial Shed for Rent - 185m2 ESK 15 Peters Street • Industrial shed available in Esk - 185m2 in size • Available now! Suitable for storage or a small business.

• Toilet & sink • Located in same complex as the bustling Brisbane Valley Roasters providing additional foot traffic • Right next to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail • 3-phase power • Located approximately 100m from the Brisbane Valley Highway • Walking distance to other shops and amenities

FOR LEASE $450 per week including GST.

View by appointment Wayne Jaenke 0438 231 634 Ray White Esk Office 07 5424 1968

TRACTORS:- NEW HOLLAND T7050 195h/p 8750hrs; KUBOTA M105X 12,000hrs; HAY GEAR:- VICON RV4116 round baler (17,500bales); KUHN GA 300 GM rotary rake; VICON ANDEX 424 rotary rake; NEW HOLLAND 1475 HS Series mower conditioner (rollers g/c); MASSEY FERGUSON 1840 center pull small square baler 2016 (g/c); JADAN bale accumulator; JADAN small bale grab; MULLER small bale grab; hay forks; hay moisture meter; PLANTING & TILLAGE:- KUHN Discover XM 32 plate offset; EUREKA 7.5m 33 tyne folding scarifier with MORRIS finger harrows; J/D MASON 6 row planter with fertilizer boxes and assorted planting cups (plus spares); GYRAL 21 run combine (plus spares) with finger harrows; SMARTHITCH 8 row cultivator - lm rows (adjustable); IRRIGATION:- 20 x 30' x 3" on stands; 50 x 30' x 3" pipes; 120 x 30' x 2" pipes; 300 x 30' x 2" pipes; 30 x 30' x 1 1/2" pipes; 20 x 30' x 4" pipes; 8 x 40' x 4" pipes; qty irrigation fittings and lay flat hoses; SEED:- FANDAGA barley (approx 600kg); 20kg lucerne; 30kg sorghum; 15kg millet; 75kg mung bean; CAMPING:- Camper trailer; camping gear; 2 x tents; GENERAL:- 5,OOOL fuel tank trailer; qty galvanised iron; 10ft tinny; J/D Gator 6 wheel; 1200 x 24 tyre (g/c); timber posts; qty wire; wire gates; pallet trolley jack; qty galvanised pipes; qty steel; household furniture.

Plus Much More!!!

- Payment Strictly Day Of Sale - Eftpos Available - Canteen For more information please call Stuart Bond on 0419677775 or Dean Fagg on 0412809544 or Owner Nick on 0418 790 062 STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER PTY LTD 57 DRAGON ST, WARWICK. 4370

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

WEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France.

3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Australian Epic. 9.30 Planet America. 10.05 QI. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs.

2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. 8.25 Alone UK. 9.20 Fargo. 11.20 SBS News. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 A Year On Planet Earth. 8.30 Big Brother. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 The Amazing Race. 1.05 Parenthood. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Luxe Listings Sydney. 10.10 Nine News Late. 10.40 The Equalizer. 11.30 La Brea. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless.

2.05 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Mirror Mirror: Are You Well? 9.00 My Life Is Murder.

10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.05 The Science Of Relationships. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City.

5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

8.50 Grand Designs. 9.40 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Secret World Of Snacks. 8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites. 9.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar.

10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Ed Sheeran V Adele. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 The 1% Club. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 A Friend Of The Family. 12.20 Pearson. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 Big Miracles.

10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 To Be Advised. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.35 Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Dr Phil. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Mirror Mirror: Are You Well? 9.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.00 The Cheap Seats.

11.00 Blue Bloods. 12.00 The Project.

1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

FRIDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tiny Oz. 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. 2.00 Finding The Archibald. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Under The Vines. 9.20 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 News. 11.05 Question Everything. 11.35 Silent Witness. 12.35 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. 8.30 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon.

9.25 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. 10.15 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. 8.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 10.30 MOVIE: King Of Thieves. (2018) 12.45 The Front Bar. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde. (2001) 10.30 MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. (2008) 12.35 MOVIE: Ascendant. (2021) 2.30 My Way. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Postcards. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Dr Phil. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Good Sam. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rage AusMusic Month. 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Annika.

2.50 The Durrells. 4.40 Landline.

5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 6.00 The Way We Wore.

7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Annika.

10.40 Under The Vines. 11.25 QI. 11.55 Rage AusMusic Month. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Grand Prix Espoo. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 5.30 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. 6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. 8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 1. Prerace and race 27. 4.30 Border Security.

5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security.

7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016) 9.55 MOVIE: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 For The Love Of Pets. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. 8.30 MOVIE: Olympus Has Fallen. (2013) 10.50 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017) 12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

1.40 Explore TV. 2.05 The Incredible Journey. 2.35 The Pet Rescuers. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.30 Charming China.

3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 Ambulance. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.15 Grand Designs.

4.05 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

5.00 Simply Nigella. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 8.20 Annika. 9.10 Shetland. 10.05 We Hunt Together.

10.55 Troppo. 11.55 Rage Vault. 2.05 Escape From The City. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Beach Volleyball. Australian World Futures 2023-24. Gold medal matches. 4.30 APAC Weekly. 5.00 France 24 English News. 5.30 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. 6.30 News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. 8.25 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. 9.55 Conspiracy In The Harem: Ramses III Case. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Prerace and race 28. 4.30 Border Security.

5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Mushroom 50 Live. 10.55 The 1% Club. 12.00 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 12.

Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 4.30 RBT. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 Nine News Late.

10.00 Under Investigation. 11.05 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. 12.00 MOVIE: Awoken. (2019) 1.40 Cross Court. 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Farm To Fork.

2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 Taste Of Aust.

4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 FBI. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 QI. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Evacuation. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Yakka: Australia At Work. 12.10 Parliament. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 The Real Hunt For Red October. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Close Encounters With Levison Wood.

8.30 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. 9.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club.

8.30 Big Brother. 9.50 S.W.A.T. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Autopsy USA. 12.20 Bates Motel. 1.20 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 9.40 Getting Away With Murder. 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Resident Alien. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Bold.

10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.40 The Secrets She Keeps. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust.

4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Way We Wore. 9.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 10.00 Believing In Australia.

10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 The Real Hunt For Red October. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.40 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Big Brother. 9.40 The Endgame.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 A Friend Of The Family. 12.20 Grand Crew. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Travel Guides. 9.00 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8.

(2018) 11.15 Nine News Late. 11.45 New Amsterdam. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30 Outdoors Indoors. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight.

3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. 8.55 The Cheap Seats. 9.55 NCIS. 10.55 NCIS: LA. 11.55 The Project. 12.55 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

November 22 – 28

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

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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires. (M, R) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

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

(PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Busted In Bangkok.

(M, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.40 Midsomer Murders.

(M, R) 10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 3: Evening session.

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Girl, Taken.

11.55 Movie: Shock Wave.

(2017) (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Question Everything. (R) 9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 9.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 The Zoo. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.30 American Dad! (PG) 9.30 Darradong Local Council. (MA15+) 10.50 The Simpsons.

(PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 See No Evil. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(MA15+, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R) 11.05 Sex Tape Germany.

(MA15+, R) 12.15 F*ck, That’s Delicious. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Office Christmas Party. (2016) (MA15+, R) 10.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.45 QI. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Cliveden: A Very British Country House.

(M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 53. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers.

9.30 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM World Supercross Championship. Round 3.

Australian Grand Prix.

Day 1.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

(2018) (M, R) 11.20 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 5: Evening session.

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10.05 The Black Full Monty. (MA15+, R) 11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M, R) 1.10 Monogamish. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

(M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R) 9.40 Mark Seymour And The Undertow: Slow Dawn Live. (PG, R)

6.00pm Heathrow. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

6.00pm To Be Advised.

8.15 Movie: Skyscraper.

(2018) (M, R) 10.20 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM World Supercross Championship. Round 3.

Australian Grand Prix.

Day 2.

12.20 Counting Cars.

(PG, R)

5.00pm Movie: A Hole In The Head. (1959) (G, R) 7.30 Movie: Grease. (1978) (PG, R) John Travolta.

9.45 Movie: The Birdcage.

(1996) (M, R) Robin Williams, Nathan Lane.

12.10 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 1.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 5. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers.

9.15 NCIS. (MA15+, R) 10.10 FBI. (M, R) 11.10 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.05 48 Hours. (M) 1.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

6.05pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 6: Evening session.

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.00 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+, R) 11.05 Vikings. (MA15+, R) 12.55 The X-Files. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: The City Addicted To Crystal Meth. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

(M, R) 10.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 10.50 Civilisations. (M, R)

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

(M, R) 10.50 Miniseries: Bancroft. (M, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: A Few Good Men. (1992) (M, R)

4.00pm Movie: Taras Bulba. (1962) (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: A Time To Kill. (1996) (M, R) Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey.

11.30 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Mirror Mirror: Are You Well? (M, R) 11.50 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 12.45 FBI: International.

(M, R) 1.40 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park.

(MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.40 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London.

(PG, R) 9.25 Living Next Door To Putin. (M)

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

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

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 9.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 10.30 Swamp People. (M)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Queens Of Mystery.

(M) 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Mirror Mirror: Are You Well? (M, R) 11.45 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The King Of Queens.

(PG, R)

9.00 BBC News At Ten. 9.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.

10.05 Then You Run. (M) 10.55 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M, R) 11.30 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.10 The Devil You Know.

(MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (PG) 9.45 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.10 Portlandia. (M, R) 10.55 Fleabag. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. The Eliminator.

9.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (PG, R) 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. CCT Oceania CounterStrike: Global Offensive.

Season 1.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (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 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International.

(M, R) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.05 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PG, R) 12.15 Dopesick Nation.

(MA15+, R) 1.05 Hate Thy Neighbour.

(MA15+, R)

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MAHON, John Douglas Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 11th November, 2023, aged 90 years.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend John’s funeral, to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 15 Maitland Street, Gatton, service commencing at 10:30 am, Thursday, 23rd November, 2023. The service will be followed by a PRIVATE burial.

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Lockyer Valley Regional Council

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME POLICIES

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Lockyer Valley Regional Council provides notice of Public Consultation of four Draft Planning Scheme Policies.

LAYCOCK, Michael John 13/10/1945 – 7/11/2023 Aged 78 years You are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Michael’s Life to be held at the Laidley Crematorium Chapel, 4 Southern Street Laidley, on Friday 24/11/2023 at 12pm.

Annual General Meeting Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Inc. Monday Dec 4, 6.30pm St Albans Anglican Church Hall, Railway St, Gatton Enquiries Brian 0488 113 666

The Draft Planning Scheme Policies are now on public consultation and any person may make a submission during the consultation period. The public consultation period is from:

All positions vacant.

New committee members welcome!

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 to Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Sadly missed and very much loved by all.

In Loving RŅ năłŎŬĤØł

Memory of Veronica Joan ÂăŬŎŅĤõØ Mischke,

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Passed away 12˘˘̜˘˙̜˘ˠ˛˜ years ago̪ on ˙˞̜˘˘̜˙˗˘˘ the 27.11.2011 §ăŅ ŰĤŅõă ØƕØƛ YourƛăØŬŰ smile wasƛŎƀ likeŰØĤĺăû a morning §Ġă łăłŎŬĤăŰ ƕă ŰĠØŬăû ķăăŨ sunrise, warm and beautiful as ėĺŎƕĤŅę òØõķ ŹŎ łă was our love for each other. ÉŎƀ ØŬă łĤŰŰăû ăØõĠ Έ Your generosity, kindness and love ăƔăŬƛ ûØƛ was withŰŎłăŎŅă all who met you.

DŎŬshared ƛŎƀ ƕăŬă ŰŨăõĤØĺ ƕĠŎ łăØŅŹ łŎŬă ŹĠØŅ ƕŎŬûŰ Always in my heart, õØŅ ŰØƛ

Your loving Øûĺƛ łĤŰŰăû òƛ husband Col and ƛŎƀŬ NƀŰòØŅû !Ŏĺ families. Έ ėØłĤĺƛ

Person Required for one hour five days per week to muck out three stables.

Call to apply 0401 229 731

The overall purpose and general effect of the Draft Planning Scheme Policies are to support the draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme, which was previously advertised. The Draft Planning Scheme Policies will apply to the whole of the Lockyer Valley local government area.

Auction – Impounded Animals

The Draft Planning Scheme Policies can be viewed online via Council’s website www.lvrc.qld.gov.au and are available for inspection and purchase at Council’s:

Unless claimed in the meantime, the following impounded animals will be offered for sale by public auction subject to a reserve price at the Somerset Regional Council Animal Pound Facility, 30 Murrumba Road Coal Creek at 11am on Thursday, 30 November 2023.

• Customer Contact Centre at 26 Railway Street, Gatton; • Customer Contact Centre at 6 Spicer Street, Laidley; and • Gatton Library at 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton.

Any person may make a written submission about any aspect of the Draft Planning Scheme Policies during the public consultation period.

The following animals were impounded from Atkinsons Dam Road, Buaraba.

Five male goats (varying ages) Seven female goats (varying ages) One female goat with two kids One sheep

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The following Draft Planning Scheme Policies have been prepared in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules: Planning Scheme Policy No. 3 - Cultural heritage Planning Scheme Policy No. 4 - Flood hazard Planning Scheme Policy No. 7 - Landscaping Planning Scheme Policy No. 9 - Stormwater management

To arrange inspection by appointment, phone Council on 5424 4000.

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Community Notice:

Community Bank Lowood Fernvale and associated ATM will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 22nd at noon, re-opening Tuesday the 28th at 9:30am for refurbishment.

Our nearest branch is Rosewood Community branch located at 30 John St. We thank you for your patience and look forward to having a beautiful new branch on re-opening.

Submissions must be received by Council on or before 20 December 2023.

Further information on how to make a submission is available on Council’s website www.lvrc.qld.gov.au.

In order to constitute a ‘properly made submission’ under the Planning Act 2016, the submission must: • be in writing and signed by each person making the submission (unless made electronically); • state the name and residential or business address of each person making the submission; • state one postal or electronic address for service relating to the submission for each person making the submission; • state the grounds of the submission, and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; and • be received by Lockyer Valley Regional Council on or before 20 December 2023.

Submissions can be lodged: • by post to Chief Executive Officer, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, PO Box 82, Gatton Qld 4343 • by email to planningscheme@lvrc.qld.gov.au.

• in person at Council’s Customer Contact Centres at 26 Railway Street, Gatton and 6 Spicer Street, Laidley.

For further information visit Council’s website www.lvrc.qld.gov.au, contact Council on 1300 005 872 or email planningscheme@lvrc.qld.gov.au.

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In this time we have had the opportunity to donate over $250,000 worth of vouchers & advertising to various community events & initiatives, including:

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• Chrome & Clutter Festival • Coffee With A Cop • Crimestoppers Trivia Night • Downs Arabian Club Youth & No Professional Show • Dulcie Masons Ball Gown Exhibition • Forest Hill State School Fundraising Event • Grantham Fuels Community Calendar • Hayes & Co Weaner Sale • Highfields Pioneer Village Anzac Day Concert • Laidley Community Christmas Lunch • LJ Hooker Christmas Hamper Drive • Marburg Oktoberfest • Mt Whitestone State School Fundraising Event • National Bandanna Day • Noosa Film Academy Acting Workshop • Riley’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser • Shave For A Cure • St Francis Centenary Celebrations • Tenthill Creek Charity Campdraft • Valley Vibe Festival

2022

• Community Connections • Gatton Gem Show • Good Morning Vietnam Concert • Junction View State School Centenary • Laidley Community Festive Feast • Laidley Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary • Lockyer Chamber of Commerce & Industry Race Day • Lockyer Community Centre Community Day • Marburg Oktoberfest • Minden State School Christmas Carnival • Mulgowie v Ropehill Pink Stumps Day • Shen Yun Performing Arts Tour • Sunset In The Sunflowers • SwineSong Concert • Thunder & Hooves • Uniting Church Book Sale • Withcott Light up the Foothills

2023

• Broadway to the Stars • Cancer Council Movie Night • Dunga Derby for a Cause • Esk QCWA Centenary • Fundraiser for Skye • Harvestival Music Festival • Jimna Rocks Festival • Lockyer Powerfest • Lodge Argyle Charity Bowls Day • Montville Lane Pop Up Recording Studio Event • Prostate Cancer Awareness Event Fernvale • Rocks for Vets • Somerset Regional Council Mayoral Gala Charity Ball • Sunflower Concert - Kerle Farm • Swine Song • Tenthill Lower State School 150th Anniversary • Toogoolawah Ambulance Centenary • Toogoolawah Kindergarten Golf Day • Tradies Race Day • Uniting Church Book Sale • Valley Fest • Withcott Family Fun Day • Withcott Hotel Australia Day Celebrations

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ANIMALS & POULTRY TO GIVE AWAY. Two electric lift recliners. Grey fabric.

Blue heeler Kelpie Cross Pups, 8 weeks old, extremely Great condition. Perfect to recline, sit or stand to assist friendly & affectionate breed, good workers, vaccianyone with a mobilty problem. One chair is working nated, microchipped, vet checked. $550 each, money perfectly while the other has a small disfunction. Phone back guarantee. Ph 0433 727 432. BIN 00107795692704 0448 103 266.

Chocolate Daschund 1 year old $700 ono 0439 391012 Dining table 1920s era, silky oak, 1230x1800, $75. Laidley Swordfish $1 pick your own 0499 029538 – Ph: 07 5466 4120.

Chooks for sale - 2 plymeth rock - 2 Isa Brown - 1 Black Two electric lift recliners to give away. 0427599876 - 1 white,free range good layers & pets $170.00 the lot, Sideboard, 1920s era, silky oak, has 3 drawers, 3 0402048662 Laidley. cupboards, open display area, carved doors, original Mini Daschund - 1 male blue and black dapple $1,000 condition, drawer pulls etc, 1.7m long, $100. Laidley – Ph: Mum is dapple , Dad is standard Can view parents, 07 5466 4120.

Good with kids and animals. Vaccinated and micro3 seater purple lounge, as new, $450. Ph: 07 5462 3076 chipped BIN 0003919668530. Ph 0439 391 012 Colonial Rocking Chair, good condition $50.00 Phone Purebred droughtmaster steer for sale. Approx 2 yrs old.

0407 735 881 Ready for freezer .Ph: 0754624965.

GIVEAWAY Kitchen bench, 3.2m long, black melamine Pure bread droughtmaster calves for sale various top, timber look doors, also cupboard 1.1m long, ages and prices.Ph: 0754624965. matches bench. Ready 1st week November. Laidley – We take unwanted roosters ducks chickens sheep goats Ph: 07 5466 4120. pigs cattle horses etc please ph 0408 793 552 GARDENING Quail - Bob White (3 hens & 3 cocks) - FREE PH: Stable Manure available free of charge 0401 229731 0458 129 514 Yellow flowering Water lily $25 0499029538 Bird Avery - 3m x 1.8m x 1.8m divided into 3 sections Orchids from $20ea . 0411632141 FREE PH: 0458 129 514 Variety of plants from $15. 0411632141 Day old up to 4 month old chickens start at $5 each.

Pope Mower, Briggs & Stratton engine, good order, $130.

Phone: 0474 696 611 Ph: 07 5462 1034.

Jap Quails, hens $10 each, males $5 each. Phone: 0474 696 611 ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

GO;DEN FLEECE Drums, Cans and Oil Bottle with Metal Pourer Rosewood 0407021438 VINTAGE VICTA Toe Cutter Mower Rosewood 0407021438 VINTAGE QUALCAST cylinder mower Rosewood 0407021438 1930’s English Oak Table and Chairs. The table is extendable and the chairs were professionally recovered about 10 years ago, one chair needs repair and the table need some panels reglueing. $275 PH: 0418 734 633

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Ford Falcon, 2001, Dash Mat. GC $40 PH: 0403 669 003 Wrecking 2002 Holden Astra 1.8 2 door manual 100,000 km parts for sale motor and gear box vgc call 0477056783 any questions Wrecking 2011 Proton S/16 4 door sedan auto call 0477056783 for any more information

HAY & PRODUCE MACHINERY

3 point linkage steel forks, very solid. $250.

Ph 0433 727 432.

4 can dairy fridge - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421 Dairy boiler - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421 Post hole digger - $600. Ph: 0408 876 054 Saw bench for firewood 3pl pto back pulley, $950.

Ph: 0429 394 665 Case Tractor CX60 diesel injector pump reconditioned. Phone 0408 876 054

MISCELLANEOUS

HUON PINE Turning Blanks Rosewood 0407021438 Mobility Mate modular bath step, stackable, slip resistant. Single step, provides 10cm (4”) raise. 49.5W x 40.6D. $10 Ph 07 5465 5251 Curtains for sale, various sizes, mostly lace $5 - $10 each Phone: 0407 735 881

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Heavy duty garage floor jack & screw type stands $180. Ph: 07 5462 1034 WANTED TO EXCHANGE hardcover westerns 5465 8323 Workshop motor vehicle full length steel ramp on 0.6 Model engineering magazines from 2006 to 2017. VGC, cu.m. concrete block make excellent farm loading ramp. $30. Ph: 07 5462 1034. $300. Phone 0408 876 054 Jeffrey Archer, John Grisham, Robert Ludlom, DanGenerator with 11hp Honda Dunlite generator 4.8KE ielle Steel, Barbara Bradford Taylor, Shades of Grey & $700. Phone 0408 876 054 other books, hard & soft covers, 50c each. Ph: 0417 Dawn Woodworking Vice, very good condition, $50.

778 982 Phone: 5462 1034 Sidney Sheldon, Patricia Cornwall, Ruth Rendall, Kathy 2-Rox trigger type grease guns, little use, $45 each.

Reitch book, hard & soft covers, $1 each.

Phone: 5462 1034 Ph: 0417 778 982 Tune-up Gauges for historic and vintage cars, very good Agatha Christie, Autobiographies (various authors) & condition. POA. Phone: 5462 1034 Goth/Mystic books (various authors), 20c each.

4’’ Engineering Vice, good condition $60. Phone: Ph: 0417 778 982 5462 1034 Children’s books, good conditionm 50c to $1 each. Ph: WANTED TO BUY 0417 778 982 Wanted - Stick Rake approx 1 metre wide with three point 19 x Michael Connelly novels, $5 or $70 for the lot. linkage mount. Please phone or text 0411 098575 Ph: 07 5462 3076.

HOLDEN HX AUTO KINGSWOOD. Ph: 0408 876 054 Axe heads with plumb brand stamp. Ph: 0435 047 082 CAMPING Wanted Pre-2006 ute or 4 cylinder sedan, no rego, no MARQUEE 4m canvas tent centre pole pegs ropes extras RWC. Ph: 0493 547 734 never used at beach, Cost $3500 Sell $1500 Rosewood Cattle Strand to use around cattle yards Ph: 0476 137 421 Ph 0407021438 Rubber for bonnet, Front 2 panels for International 684 Tractor (right & left). Centre 2 panels 684 tractor (near FURNITURE battery) (right & left) (fibreglass) PH: 0418 730 156 Glass dining table, 6 steel frame chairs with padded WANTED - 20ft Shipping Container preferably in good seats, good condition. $150. Ph 0433 727 432. condition Gatton and surrounding areas. Ph 0477 371 304 Large wall unit, timber stain, genuine tongue and groove pine, glass doors, draws and shelves. Excellent condition.

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DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY Steel frame storage tables, various sizes, solid. $15 classifieds@tlsindependent.com.au each. Ph 0433 727 432.

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Wednesday Social. A. Farley, M. Whereat, R. Pagett. 23. A. Roffe, M. Zabel, s. Reck. 4. J. Mace, T. Vansen, B. Silk. 14. E. Roffe, M. Locker, P. Morgan. 9.

Mixed Pairs Semi Finals. D. Moyle[sub], D. McGill. 19. J. Thomas, R. Knight. 17.

A visit in next Wednesday from the taxi group.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On 14th November it was our Pub Day and we had 7 rinks. Our sponsor on the day was the team from LJ Hooker Toogoolawah and Esk. These girls are always great supporters of our club and we thank them sincerely. Winners on the day were Sandra’s Team: Sandra Currell. Tod Currell, Henny De Winter and Brian Havel. Runners up were Lesters team: Gary Jensen, Rennie Lachlan, Greg Stanforth and Lester Bechly. First Round Winners were Col Daniel, Herd Haines, Jim Baldwin and Tania Plowman. Second Round Winners were Dennis Bleakley, Harold Alford, Dave Tomkin and Noel Lanes.

On Thursday 16th November, John Greany, Keith McWhirter, Lyn McWhirter and Kim Dorman travelled to Logan City for the Ladies Reindeer Open Four’s. No wins but we had a great day with Good company. Thank you Logan for the invite. Lyn did however win a raffle prize.

On Sunday 19th November we had 12 players with 2 visitors and played a game of Pairs and a game of Triples. Winners on the day were Gerrit Winkeler and Lynda Hanson.

Runners up were Phil Gregory, Neville Finlay and Reg Hanson. Raffle went to Joe Hilton.

For Your Calender. l Our next club meeting will be held at 9.00am on Sunday 10th December. Come along and get involved in the running of our club. l Our breakup day for 2023 will be on 10th December. All are welcome. We will have a game of sorts and then enjoy an afternoon tea to celebrate Christmas. Please bring a plate to share. Dress for the day MUFTI. But Christmas themes would be preferred. l Green Renovation works will commence a couple of days after our breakup game so please advise Keith if you are available to participate and make the works easier on all. l Our final Pub Day for 2023 will be held on Tuesday 5th December so if you haven’t got your team ready, Get to it. We would like a full green. Dress for the day to be CASUAL/ MUFTI. Christmas themes would be appreciated.

See you on the Green BRIDGE LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB Janet Kuhle & Lynn Gunthorpe were outright winners this week 62.92% - congratulations well done.

J & G Orrin 54.58%, S Hooper & M Porter 49.58%, H Geitz & E Bishop 46.25%, P Ziebarth & R Drouin 44.17%, T Fitzgerald & A Eising 42.50%.

Heartiest congratulations to our Members M Porter & S Hooper, P Ziebarth & R Drouin for placing in the top 100 of the recent Australia-Wide Restricted Pairs Event.

Great achievement.

It would be great to increase our Membership now or in the

forthcoming year and are ready to welcome Players. If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 539 734 or 54 621 605.

CRICKET LOCKYER A GRADE Early predictions about season supremacy have been put on hold with clear evidence that every team is capable of beating each other.

It is great for Lockyer cricket that teams are so evenly matched.

Helidon, 5-193 maintained their good form, in holding Ropehill to 131. Matthew McMahon 68n.o and Grant Hogan 48 were best for the Heat, while Reece Teske bagged 3-13. Reece ,24 and Dave Kilah, 27, led the chase, but Ray McBride continued his wicket-taking run with 4-26.

The Glenore Grove Roos, 149, gained more momentum, accounting for Mulgowie, 113. Brendan Utz, 32 and Todd Josefski, 29 n.o were Roos top scorers while Alex Emmerson continued his good bowling with 3-19. For the Mulgas, Dean Granzien was dangerous with 31, while Cameron Utz took 2-18.

In a match which was never close, Gatton Fordsdale put Forest Hill away for 67. Considering the Goats have consistently scored nearly 200, their score was disappointing.

Credit though to the Bulls young gun, Hayden Kleidon who ripped through them with 5-14. Gatton Fordsdale, 3-68, easily knocked off the runs with Steve Kleidon, 27 continuing his dominance.

SOUTH QUEENSLAND SELECTION Valley Vikings Captain and QLD Brahmans player, Reggie Hoger, has been selected to represent South Queensland, in the annual upcoming shoot-out with North QLD, from which the State Country side will be selected to contest the national championships in Tasmania.

T 20 CENTURY In the hugely popular Friday night T 20 comp at Cahill Park, Ipswich Hornets First Division young gun, Noah Emmerson, playing for Mulgowie, belted a century against Gatton Fordsdale. A T 20 ton is a rare achievement. Mulgowie won the game, despite a serious attempt to catch them.

VALLEY VIKINGS The Vikings had a comprehensive win over Brothers, but narrowly missed the chance for outright points. In the first dig, Brothers provided strong resistance, reaching 200. Rogan Utz took 4 wickets.

In reply, the Vikings declared at 6-281, with Brock Zischke getting a century. The Vikings had Brothers nine down for 117 in the second innings but were beaten by time.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB Friday Turkey Run - 10-11-2023 After a washout last week we managed to get the 9 holes in this arvo before the hail came. Gordon Ray winning with Gary Punch taking runnerup after a 4 way countback.

Congratulations to Jim Lumsden

Esk Golf Club Sunday Session winner Chris Nielsen with sponsors Trevor and Sandra Adams and second runner-up Peter Cook.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED winning his first pinshot.

The Run-down: Winner - G Ray 48/33 Runner-up - G Punch 43/34 NTP 13 - J Lumsden NTP 17 - I Timms P Hockings 40/34, M Beetz 42/34, I Timms 48/34, P Cook 46/35, J Lumsden 53/35, B Glanville 56/40, M Lerm 77/41 Sandra Adams Sponsored Day Saturday 4/11/23 Four Ball Stableford Winner - G Proctor/D Lockwood 43pts R/UP - S Wilson/C Nielsen 42, B Thorogood/P Cook 41, G Collins/J Lee (L) 39, J Guest/C Guest(L) 38, S Lerm/B Moore 38, I Knopke/H Knubel 38, L Latter/B Farnham 38, L Robson/M Robson 38, G Smith/R Weier 37, B Tumney/D Richards 37 Excellent day for Sandra Adams Sponsored Day. Always a bit of extra pressure when playing a team event. Best score went to Trev and Sandra 46pts, but being the sponsor wasn’t allowed the win, bad luck Trev. Good for Proc and Lockie taking the win with Shaun and Chris also benefitting by getting R/ UP spot. A top day for all.

Trev and Sandra Adams Sunday Session - Sunday 12/11/23 Single Stableford Winner - C Nielsen 39pts R/UP - B Thorogood 38, P Cook 38, L Latter 38, S Adams 37(L), D Reiser 37, T Adams 36, M Beetz 36, B Farnham 36, BL Farnham 35, A Beutel 34, B Moore 34, C Callaghan 34, G Collins 34, H Knubel 33, J L Marshke 33(L), I Knopke 33, G Smith 33, B Glanville 32, D Bitossi 32, I Timms 32, D Richards 32, G Proctor 31, G Wilson 31, D Lockwood 30, S Lerm 30, M O’Connor 28, B Tumney 28, S Wilson 28, G Punch 28, L Robson 24 Overall Winner after 3 Rounds Luke Latter NTP - 1/10 3rd B Farnham, 3/12 3rd G Collins, 4/13 T Adams, 5/14 3rd H Knubel, 6/15 2nd B Thorogood, 8/17 2nd C Nielsen, 9/18 3rd D Richards Ladies - 7/16 3rd L J Marshke Chooky Players NTP - No 13 M Beetz, No 17 2nd S Wilson Excellent turnout for the 3rd and final round of Trev and Sandra’s Sunday Sessions. Luke Latter taking out the top prize of a $500 gift voucher proudly sponsored by

Trevor Adams & Pump House Chinchilla. Many thanks to Trev and Sandra for sponsoring all 3 events and the Pump House Chinchilla for the top prize. Hope it is as strong again next year.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB Saturday 18th November - Men & Ladies Single Stroke Trophy Donors: Garry & Shirley Hulett Ladies Winner: Viki Etherden 96/71 Runner Up: Barbara Panzram 90/71 Run Down: J. Sippel 97/72, C. Sternberg 81/73 Others :M. Taylor 91/73, S. Hulett 103/75, J. Logan 90/75, H. Gray 99/76, T. Harris 100/78, J. Paroz 99/80, J. Murray 109/82, J. Blaney DNF Pins: (Pro Pin) Barbara Panzram (Div.1) Michele Taylor (Div.2) Jan Sippel Men’s Winner: Adam Barrow 91/69 Runner Up: Robin Stagg 84/70 Run Down: D. Morrow 83/71, K. Luck 81/72, B. Maugeri 83/72, A. Parker 79/72, R. Yeo 86/73, K. Godwin 86/73, L. Edwards 86/73, Will Nielsen 94/73 Pins: (Pro Pin) Paul McFie (Div.1) Garry Hulett (Div.2) Stephen Richardson (Div.3) Will Nielsen The Final of the McSweeney Cup was also played today: Congratulations to Cheryl Sternberg who was the Ladies Winner for 2023 Ladies Scores: Cheryl Sternberg 81/73/68 Others: J. Sippel 97/72/70, J. Logan 90/75/71, M. Taylor 91/73/71, S Hulett 103/75/73, J. Paroz 99/80/77, J. Murray 109/82/80 and to Bruno Maugeri who took out the Men’s trophy for 2023!

Men’s Scores: Bruno Maugeri 83/72/67 Others: D. Morrow 83/71/68, L. Edwards 86/73/69, R. Stagg 84/70/69, G. Hulett 83/73/71, A Parker 79/72/72, K. Luck 81/72, C. Panzram 90/74/73, F. Sippel 98/74/74, K. Hauser 100/81/75, G. Heuston 98/76/75, K Goebel 84/77/76, Thursday 16th November - Open Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Steven Luck 40 Runner Up: Paul McFie 37 Run Down: R. Vela 36, G. Wild

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33, P Wood 32, A. Parker 32, L. Edwards 32 Pins: (Pro Pin) Peter Wood (Div.1) Steven Luck (Div.2) Garry Rodgers (All In) Gary Wild Wednesday 15th November - Ladies Competition - Single Stableford Trophy Donor: Sue Hooper Winner: Jan Sippel 39 Runner Up: Julie Murray 36 Run Down: J. Paroz 36, B. Panzram 34, W McIntosh 34 Pins: (Pro Pin) Julie Murray (Div.1) Jenny Paroz (Div.2) Jan Sippel (Div.3) June Blaney It was nearly an all J Day at Laidley for Trophy Winners. Well done Ladies.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB Results for Tuesday 14 November 2023 Single Stableford Winner: N Zahnow 40 R/Up: M Whitwell 39 BRD: Peta Dwyer 37 S Luxford J Morris R Coolwell J Luxford B Gargano 35 ocb NTPs: 2: S Webb 5: P Dwyer 11: D Hines 14: P Dwyer 14 Ladies 2nd shot: P Dwyer 1/10 2nd shot Div 1: S Mahoney Div 2: D Sharp Results for Thursday 16 November 2023 Single Stableford Winner: P Lawrenson 40 R/Up: G Milady 39 BRD: L Sheraton 37 Sue Kopelke 37 V Birchall Pat Dwyer 36 Shane Kopelke 35 ocb NTPs: 2: L Sheraton 5: S Mahoney 11: V Bales 14: W James 14 2nd shot Ladies: Sue Kopelke 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: R Mancktelow Div 2: V Bales Results for Saturday 18 November 2023 Open Fourball Stableford Winners: Shane Kopelke & P Muller 46ocb R/up M George & P Thode 46 BRD: K Daymon & R Peasey 43, M Wellings & L Grace 43, T Cook & J Harvey 42, T Edwards & B Morrow 42, P Quirk & J Luxford 41ocb NTPs: 2: K Daymon 5:P Muller 11: J Burrett 14: S Notley 14 Ladies: N Coles4/13: Div 1: C Wieland Div 2: A Kingdom ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 9.11.23: Thursday Single Stableford: (17 Players) Winner: K Parker 38 pts OCB R/Up: N Ward 38 pts Run Down: R Summerville 37, S Hibberd 35, J Owen 35 NTP - No 2: K Leisemann 24 cm, No 9: J Comp 78 cm, No 11: J Comp 46 cm, No 15: R Ala-Outinen 36 cm RESULTS 13.11.23: Rosewood 50 & Overs Single Stableford: (48 Players) Trophy Donors: S Morgan & A Finch Men - Winner: A Green 39 pts, R/ Up: N Porter 38 pts OCB Ladies - Winner: S Goodbun 37 pts, R/Up: R Toohey 36 pts Run Down: Men to 33, Ladies to 30 NTP - No 2: L Smith 3 cm, Ladies: J Browning in Hole, No 9: J Osborne 46 cm, Ladies: J Hauser 272 cm, No 11: R Turnbull 437 cm, Ladies: D Pearson 197 cm, No 15: D Bond, Ladies: M Morton 122 cm, APPROACH (No 17): G Hauser in Hole, Ladies: P Brown 10 cm RESULTS 15.11.23 Ladies Russian Roulette: Winner: D Stanley & M Richardson 76 pts R/Up: D Grantz & K Hurley 65 pts NTP - No 2: P Brown 35 cm, No 9: M Morton 220 cm, No 11: P Brown

146 cm, No 15: D Stanley 64 cm RESULTS 18-11-23 4 Ball Stroke Championships: Winners Men: B Horridge and N Ward 62 Runner ups: B Gehrke and C Gehrke 63 (OCB) Winners Ladies: K Hurley and D Grantz 61 Runners up: M Humphreys and S Curran 65 (OCB) Ball rundown to 65 Single Stableford: Winner Men: J Ellemans 40pts Runner up: W Allan 39pts Winner Ladies: J Stack 40pts Ball rundown to 36pts Nearest to Pins - No 2: N Ward Ladies: L Johnston, No 9 (0-18): D Hollands (19+): W Browning Ladies: J Stack, No 11: M Voller Ladies: K Draheim, No 15: P Johnston Ladies: S Tupai, Approach No 3: B Horridge Ladies: S Curran TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB Wednesday 15th November NO AM Golf as Ladies had their Xmas break-up Lunch.

PM Chook Run 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner Clinton Smith 24 points, Runner up on a count back Jeff Yeo. Longest Putt no 9 Richie Marschke.

Saturday 18th November Inaugural Trophy Day for Bob and Judi Marshall.

A secret Partner 4BBB Stableford Event.

Players were numbered as they nominated for play, then names were drawn out for partners at the end of play.

Winners - Visitor Alan Black 34 points and Warren Hatfield 40 points aggregate score of 74points.

Runner ups - Jeff Yeo 39/Peter Eldridge 33 = 72 points 2nd runner - up Graeme Kuhn 42/ Geoff Bailey 29 = 71 3rd runner up - Clinton Smith 39/ Blair Broad 31 = 70 4th runner up - Clinton Watts 36/ Trevor Friedrich 33 = 69 Bob and Judi’s Longest Putt 1/10 Graeme Kuhn, 2/11 Eric Cox, 5/14 Warren Hatfield.

8/17 Trevor Friedrich, 9/18 Jeff Yeo. Goes to show there are a lot of golfers out there that can sink a long putt, different name for each hole.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T. Pizza 3/12 Len Smyth, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Craig Granzien, For Frank 6/15 Blair Broad, Grand Hotel Esk Men’s 7/16 Blair Broad Ladies Ailsa Richter.

Bob and Judi what an awesome day, the format was great, not knowing who your partner was until the finish.

A lot of comments were “I feel so sorry for whoever drawers my name, I played terrible”.

Once again Thank You for stepping in and sponsoring the day.

Coming Events Saturday 25th November for those that have won a Monthly Medal, it is The Medal of Medals for 2023.

For all members and visitors it is an 18 hole Single Stroke Event For Jeff and Julie Yeo’s Inaugural Trophy Day. Please note it is a 12pm Shotgun Start.

Wednesday 29th November Ladies AM Golf 9/18 hole Single Stableford.

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Redbacks trial days for girls

60-year-old photo of the Gatton Football Club, Reserve Grade side who won the Lockyer Rugby League 1963 Reserve Grade Premiership.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Gatton rugby league premiers 60 years on

BY JESSE HAMILTON

Football Club Reserved Grade side’s 1963 premiership triumph.

The Jack Smoothy-coached side won in an era where the rug-

2023 COMMEMORATED the 60th anniversary of the Gatton

by league club enjoyed a golden age, winning nine premierships in 11 seasons from 1952 to 1963.

A player from the 63 premier-

ship-winning side said many of the side’s players still reside in the Lockyer Valley, opening the door for a reunion.

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“Girls go to about 15, and that’s about the limit until they have nowhere to go because there is no lady’s team to go into at the club,” he said.

Jackwitz said the academy was designed to improve sporting confidence in girls from a young age and get them used to playing together.

“It’s a great fun sport, especially if they play in an all-girls team, they’re comfortable with their friends and enjoy it a lot more,” he said.

Redbacks players Ruby Smith and Samara Derriman played in the clubs last juniors’ team four years ago and said it would be fun to play with all their friends again.

“I just like playing, I like stealing the ball off people as a defender,” Smith said.

“I look up to Sam Kerr.”

There is one more ‘come and try’ session on November 28 before season signups begin in January for girls aged 6-16.

For more information, contact gattonredbacksfc@gmail.com

Futsal on popular streak FUTSAL has made a successful return to Gatton as the newly-minted club heads toward the end of the year.

Now in its third season, the Australian Futsal Association Southwest Futsal Club began in Gatton in 2021.

Enrolments reached capacity quickly and 90 kids took part in the sport this year.

Southwest Queensland director and coach Chris McLeod said the Lockyer Valley players will begin competing in the interclub league next year.

“From here, next Easter is the state or the regional titles,” he said.

“Everyone will go to Toowoomba and we’ll pick teams and go away as Southwest Queensland Highlanders.”

Based on the current talent pool, Gatton will be able to field two entire teams, 13 Girls and Under 10 Boys.

“Anyone outside those two age groups who are good enough we can bring them into a Toowoomba team so they still get the opportunity,” McLeod said.

This season’s futsal season attracted 90 participants.

RESULTS 18 holes Ladies start at 7.30am, 9 hole ladies start at 8am.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole Single Stableford starting at 3.00pm.

Thursday 30th November, Members are asked if they have any spare time around 3.15pm if they could help supervise the new junior golf afternoon.

Contact Garry Hutchinson for further enquiries, also if you would like your children involved, we would love to see you here.

RIFLES GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB A warm sunny Saturday afternoon for the mid 500yd range. A mild Easterly breeze increasing often and a strong mirage was present for most of the afternoon.

Iron Sights out of 105.21.

G. King 101.11 and R. Perry 94.2 F.Class out of 126.21 F. Open.

A. Steele 122.4 , D. Reddan 119.10 and P. Hayden 113.5 FTR A. Beetham 51.3 (one range) F STD. T. Schulz 118.4, R. Bowman 118.3, R. Cowburn.117.2, and D. Wallis 112.3 Next week a 600yds.

SQUASH GATTON SQUASH CLUB The grand final of the Gatton Squash competition saw some cracking squash. Long-time favourites, Augustus, were put to the test by their second-place rivals, Montezuma. In the end the favourites were able to see off the challengers who look forward to

their revenge next season.

Congratulations to all those who played on the night.

If you are interested in playing squash (now an Olympic sport) next season starts in late January 2024. Simply contact the club secretary, Sue Marsh, on 0458 754 433.

Montezuma lost to Augustus Shane Zische (1-44) lost to Michael Pratt (4-63) Kerrie Toohey (1-40) lost to Brent Loughman (4-51) Clive Nuttall-Smith (3-59) def Tom Hayes (2-49) Annette Kilah (1-34) lost to Blake Loughman (4-50) Mason Kleidon (0-37) lost to Connor Kleidon (5-56) Caleb Weier (4-50) def John White (1-33)

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

DA M L E V E L S

AS AT 8am, FRIDAY17th NOVEMBER 2023 CURRENT VOLUME (ML)

DAM

% FULL

BILL GUNN DAM (LAKE DYER)

42.9%

2978

LAKE CLARENDON

59.3%

14,384

91.4%

MAROON DAM

91.2%

23,955 40,421

76.4%

64,010

SOMERSET DAM

75.3%

286,207

63.3%

737,764

WYARALONG DAM

91.5%

94,094

ATKINSON DAM

LAKE MANCHESTER MOOGERAH DAM WIVENHOE DAM

51.2%

15,553

STORAGE LEVELS PROVIDED BY SEQWATER

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BUILDING PATHWAYS FOR FEMALE SOCCER STARS

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Gatton Redbacks Football Club organised a ‘come and try’ football session on November 14, encouraging participation for an all-female junior team for next year.

The football club has not had an all-female junior team since 2019, with girls currently having to play in mixed teams in the younger divisions.

Redbacks coach Adam Jackwitz said the club was starting a girls’ academy in 2024 designed as a long-term solution for girls to transition CONTINUES PAGE 47

Gatton Redbacks are hosting ‘come and try’ sessions in November, encouraging participation for an all-female junior team for next year.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

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