The Independent - Wednesday 23rd August 2023

JACOB HAYDEN

Ipswich City Council Mayor Teresa Harding, Redland City Council Mayor Karen Williams, Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann, and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan at the 2023 Mayoral Gala Charity Ball, held at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Saturday night, August 19.

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LOCKYER Reginal Performing Arts have once again entertained us with the loved classic ‘Charlotte’s Web’. The cast featured thirty talented children who have had a marvellous opportunity to develop their performing skills with commitment and the help and encouragement of a band of dedicated members of the group and their creative director Emma Erdis.

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CIRCULATION

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY DELIVEREDBY BULK DROP IN THESE AREAS

Atkinson's Dam - Brightview - Carpendale

Coominya - Crowley Vale - Esk - Fernvale

Forest Hill - Gatton - Glamorgan Vale

Glenore Grove - Grandchester - Grantham

Haigslea - Harlin - Hatton Vale - Helidon

Kilcoy - Laidley - Linville - Lowood

Ma Ma Creek - Marburg - Minden - Moore

Mt Sylvia - Mulgowie - Murphys Creek

Plainland - Rosewood - Somerset Dam

Tarampa -Tenthill - Toogoolawah

Walloon - Withcott

Apart from their dedication to the hours of rehearsals to be stars in the show, the message they have learnt is love, friendship and compassion shape our lives and help us mature to happy successful adults.

Special mention to Wilbur, the little pig, our rat Templeton, and Charlotte, our caring spider and her three beautiful baby spiders. We will see some of these talented children as stars in their future careers.

Make very sure to attend this coming weekend and take along your children to enjoy the show because they will love the show and the message.

Valerie Vaughan, Gatton

Koalas are on the move WHEN Care4esK weredent, Sparrow’s chances of survival were so low, that we chose to wait at least 48 hours before posting the story on the Care4esK Facebook page. However,

Early on Monday afternoon, Sparrow [the koala] was probably out looking for love, when he was accidentally struck by a vehicle, whilst crossing the Brisbane Valley Highway, just south of the Esk

township.

This area is one of our known local koala corridors.

Thankfully, the quick acting driver rescued him, and he was transported to a nearby vet. Sparrow was then collected by IKPS (Ipswich Koala Protection Society) and taken to the Wacol RSPCA Wildlife Hospital, where his serious injuries were assessed.

His eye is ruptured and will likely be removed. He has a fractured cheek bone. And there was blood in his abdomen. If Sparrow does survive, it will be a miracle.

The important message behind this heartbreaking story, is that it is now breeding season for koalas, so they are on the move and, they have very little road sense. Koalas are wild animals with wild animal instincts. Awareness is our responsibility.

Please drive with animal awareness at all times. Our precious wildlife already have so many threats to contend with.

We must do the best we can, to make their chance of survival easier for them.

Thank you to the many wonderful people who have helped Sparrow.

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cost between $4.1 and $7 billion with forecasts of this to increase to $80 billion in 10 years. This accounts for 60% of dairy imports in New Zealand.

Sometimes people are trapped in these relationships. Coerciveness, and threats of violence and homelessness.

Possibly an introduction of a program like NDIS, except called National Domestic Violence Safety Insurance Scheme (NDVSIS). Partly funded by the perpetrators with a large sum roped in from their superannuation accounts if found guilty. Payment continues until the individual successfully completes rehabilitation.

Maybe the perpetrator placed on a register, warning for future spouses?

In 2022 there were 5.6 motor vehicle fatalities per 100,000 people in Queensland. In 2021 there were 658.2 domestic violence victims per 100,000 people in Queensland.

als must help build a new harmony. Their expansion across the continent has been grasping, arrogant and aggressive. The last recorded massacre, in Central Australia, was just six years before I was born.

Up until 1969, under government policy and direction, about 100,000 children were forcibly removed from their Aboriginal parents. They were refused access to their family and were stopped from speaking their native language and using their birth name. These are the Stolen Generations. It was hoped that the children would assimilate into non-Indigenous society but they were institutionalized with no access to parental care.

Costs of DV

ANOTHER week and another reporting of Domestic Violence fatalities from Rockhampton. 1 in 3 women in Australia experience Domestic Violence.

It is estimated Domestic Violence costs the Australian economy annually $13 billion, notwithstanding the emotional, psychological, and physical scarring.

From an economic perspective, in 2014 New Zealand had an estimated

Public outcry of juvenile crime is a constant in the media. Many may not be aware that 60% of youth offenders in Queensland have experienced or been impacted by family violence. Promote programs or build new detention centres?

Bradley Love, Moore

An Important Voice

WHAT is important about the Voice to Parliament and Executive Government?

immigrants arrived at Port Jackson, Aboriginal people had already occupied Australia for 50,000 years, perhaps longer, living in harmony with an ancient landscape. The new arriv-

The years since 1970 have seen the emergence of the Federal Government policy called Closing the Gap, which seeks to build a bond between our two cultures. It is an admirable ambition but it has not worked. Of its seventeen elements, four have shown progress but four have fallen even further apart. The reason for this seems to be that public servants in Canberra are not aware of, or do not understand, the social, spiritual and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

All this makes a Voice to Executive Government an essential part of the coming referendum. It will allow feedback about government initiatives to come to government from the people who are affected. It could take a century, or two, to build the new harmony.

But there is just one hope for the future. We must vote Yes.

Bob Fifoot, Gatton

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Lockyer Valley councillors talk trash

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LOCKYER Valley Regional councillors were shocked to learn three tonnes of asbestos had been disposed through kerbside recycling.

The asbestos was reported to have been discovered in the week prior to the LVRC ordinary meeting on August 16 by People, Customer and Corporate Services group manager Dan McPherson. Mayor Tanya Milligan questioned if council knew who was responsible.

“We know where the asbestos is coming from, right?” Cr Milligan said.

“Those trucks have cameras in it, they will be able toing in the back of the truck.

Mayor

contamination from $2,500 up to $11,500.

should be zero tolerance for it.”

Asbestos is only accepted at the Gatton Waste Facility, must be correctly managed on arrival, and fees and charges apply.

For more information, visit

lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ our-services/waste-manage ment/waste-facilities/asbes tos-information

noted there was 36 tonnes of

recycle contamination from kerbside collection received by council in June 2023.

Cr Cook said council also needed to begin handing out

dumping.

because they get away with it,” he said.

stop the behaviour, and if you

Cr Milligan then questioned how long it took for council to remove illegal dumping, which Community and Regional Prosperity group manager Amanda Pugh took on notice.

“It probably is the perception from the community that and have taped it, and then said.

Cr Cook said he hoped the process would be tidied up. involved in that process and it sits there, sometimes for up to three or four days,” he said.

to investigate it, but… it just sits there on the side of the

Deputy

Jason Cook

Cook said.

Asbestos is only accepted at the Gatton Waste Facility and must be correctly managed on arrival.

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Kerrie and Kharuul pound the pavement

BY JACOB HAYDEN

IN MEMORY of Bruno the Harlin resident Kerrie Oakes is taking part in PAWGUST to raise funds for Guide Dogs.

Ms Oakes said she and her dog Kharuul were more than halfway through their 40km than halfway towards their goal of $500.

She signed up for the disappeared and tragically passed away last month.

“He got scared one day of the really great support found him two weeks later and he had passed away.”

At the time of learning

Ms Oakes also learned about PAWGUST.

“I thought this would be a really nice way to honour the memory of honour the support we got from the whole commuparticularly to the Toogooland sending your support.”

Ms Oakes said the $500 raised would help support two guide dogs.

“Training guide dogs is a she said.

pawgust.com.au/fundraisers/ KharuulKerrie

ABOVE: Harlin resident Kerrie Oakes and her Tibetan Mastiff Kharuul are taking part in PAWGUST to raise funds for Guide Dogs.

ABOVE INSET: Kerrie got involved with the program to honour Bruno the Tibetan Mastiff, who tragically passed away last month.

PHOTOS: KERRIE OAKES

>> SRC BRIEFS

DOG REGO DEADLINE

WITH the deadline for dog registration renewals approaching on September 1, Somerset Regional Council (SRC) reminds all dog owners about the upcoming due date and the changes extending the registration period to three years.

FARMER SUCCESSION PLANNING

SRC is hosting free workshops on succession planning for Australian farmers next month.

Council has engaged Kylie Wilson to present the workshop on Farm Succession and Estate Planning for primary producers in Kilcoy on September 5 and in Esk on September 6.

CONDENSERY STORYTIME

The Condensery will host ‘STORYTIME’, an exciting new playgroup that encourages talking, reading, singing and creating. Storytime will be held on the last Thursday of each month between 9am and 10am.

KILCOY WELLNESS HUB

The Kilcoy Community

Wellness Hub will have a host of new services visiting the centre, starting this month.

On the last Wednesday of each month there will be a Hub @ the Hub, offering a range of advice and services to Somerset residents.

REGISTER NOW FOR

CHEMCLEAR COLLECTION

Registrations for ChemClear’s collection of eligible DrumMuster products are now open with registrations closing August 31.

The collection will be happening in October and November this year, allowing for the disposal of unwanted or obsolete agvet chemicals.

LINVILLE BVRT SURVEY

Economic Development and Tourism Committee member and Somerset Regional Councillor Kylee Isidro is encouraging residents to have their their say on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail facilities in Linville. Residents and stakeholders have until Monday August 28 to provide their feedback.

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Mt Berryman to receive an upgrade after outcry

BY JESSE HAMILTON

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council have responded to the dismay of residents concerning the state of Mt Berryman Rd, Mt Berryman.

The Mt Berryman road is riddled with potholes and has been susceptible to times.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Infrastructure

Portfolio

Councillor

Janice Holstein said it would be a twoyear process to complete roadworks due to funding processes.

“We are committed to long-term solutions and will not waste money by under-

to tear them up when the grant-funded project is approved,” she said.

“REPA (Restoration of Essential Public Assets)

works to the value of around $96,000 are scheduled for Mt Berryman Road.”

Laidley resident Diane Wylie has travelled the road for the past seven years and said repairs on the road had been an arduous wait.

Funding for roads and infrastructure

LOCKYER Valley Regional

Council endorsed several nominated projects for funding through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Phase 4 (LRCIP4) during its ordinary meeting on August 16.

The Grantham Butter Factory was allocated $70,000 in Part A of the funding for works to reseal and paint a north-facing wall to prevent leaking.

Other infrastructure projects were nominated

a total of $857,079 for accessibility work, including the Laidley Youth Centre, Pioneer Village, Cultural Centre, Lake Clarendon public amenities, Gatton Depot meeting room, and Lake Dyer amenities.

Councillor Janice Holstein said some of the facilities were constructed before current accessibility standards.

“The… Accessibility Projects will bring several Council-owned community

facilities up to current accessibility standards by renewing access ramps, stairs and handrails, constructing new access ramps, and ensuring amenities blocks are accessibility compliant,” she said.

Roads needing repair and nominated for funding were Helidon’s Lockyer Creek Road, Iredale’s Spa Water Road, Upper Tenthill’s Ropehill Road, and Plainland’s Egerton Drive.

JACOB HAYDEN

>> LVRC BRIEFS

Community Grant Applications for Lockyer

Valley Regional Council’s (LVRC) Major Community Grants program are now open, closing September 15, with funding of $1,000 to $4,000 available to success-

To apply, visit lockyerval ley.qld.gov.au/our-council/ grants-and-funding/ or contact council on 1300 005 872.

Ropehill Cricket Oval

Have your say on the naming of Oval 2 at the Ropehill Community Sports Centre.

LVRC resolved to formalise the historic name of Oval 1 at the Upper Tenthill sports

Peach Memorial Oval’, and to undertake public consultation for the naming of Oval 2.

Submit your nominations

“My friend, who has been there for 40-50 years, has been pleading for help for a long time,” she said.

“One of the neighbours bike on the road and breaking his leg.”

NmVNNAi or by attending council’s Gatton or Laidley

will be based on eligibility requirements and merit, not necessarily popularity.

Submissions close Sunday

September 3. Subscribe to newsletter

Have you subscribed to LVRC’s free community newsletter, Community Connect?

Published monthly, Community Connect provides community groups and their members with the latest updates from council, funding opportunities, community networking events, workshops and more.

Subscribe at council’s website: lockyervalley.qld.gov. au/our-services/community/ community-connect-news letter

Fire awareness evening

Come along as LVRC, together with the Rural Fire Service discusses the imporcommunity event on Tuesday August 29, 6pm-8pm at the Laidley Cultural Centre Function Room.

This event is a joint initiative of LVRC and RFS with the support of Get Ready Queensland.

To register, visit: lockyerval ley.qld.gov.au/bush register

ABOVE: Lockyer Valley Regional Council have responded to the concerns of travellers of Mount Berryman Rd, Mt Berryman.

LEFT: Flood-prone crossing denying locals the ability to cross on Mt Berryman Rd safely. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Lockyer school enters eSports Ekka arena

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE LOCKYER District State High School (LDHS)

eSports team competed in the Young Farmers Competition at the Ekka on August 16, securing third place in a competition against schools across Queensland.

The eSports contest had the top four schools going head to head in the game Farm Simulator 2019, with each school engaging in two matches against each other to determine places for the

LDHS eSports coordinator Luke Dalton said the experience of competing against other schools from across the state was a positive learning curve for the students.

“Forest Lake is a very competitive school, they’ve won it three years in a row,” he said.

“The gentlemen here

spoke to their players and got some strategies, and... it was cool to see schools talk to each other and discuss strategy.”

Bassingthwaighte said playing on the Ekka gaming computers was a step up to anything he had gamed on.

“That was a really cool experience, the quality of the

The Draft Planning Scheme is like a book, and you are the editors

CONSULTATION for Lockyer

Valley Regional Council’s (LVRC) Draft Planning Scheme is well underway following several pop-up sessions across the region.

In council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday August 16, Community and Regional Prosperity group manager Amanda Pugh said LVRC was entering week three of its engageproperly made submissions to council.

“To date [August 16],ly made submissions and those are currently being reviewed at the moment, and we will undertake an ongoing review as those submissions are received,” she said.

computers we got to try at the Ekka,” he said. ESports has been at LDHS since 2020 and has 64 students playing competitive gaming.

“We’ve held sessions at Gatton, Laidley, Withcott and Forest Hill and had over 75 people attend those various events.

“Last night [Tuesday

August 15] we held a very successful industry focus group where we had 35 people in attendance.”

LVRC received 20 responses to a bulk email sent to all home-owners and has booked more than 60 one-on-one meetings.

“I commend the community on their engagement with the scheme and the feedback they have provided,” Ms Pugh said.

Ms Pugh said one of the struggles of planners was ‘trying to take the planning out of planning’.

“The planning scheme is like a book and the community is like the editor of that book, and it’s important the community give us their feedback so then we can make those edits to the book,” she said.

“Some edits we can accept, some we can’t, but it’s important we have that feedback.”

JACOB HAYDEN

Small changes: choosing the right foods can heal our bodies

DID YOU know there are foods that are good for us, and foods we should avoid?

BY SARAH LEWIN NATUROPATH

Some foods can cause brain fog, lethargy, headaches, and more. We should only eat foods high in sugar and salt occasionally, if at all. These foods taste yummy but have little to no nutritional value.

Other foods may also make us feel sick.

Dairy, and food with gluten, foods like breads and pastas can cause

for our bodies to digest. We could get bloated, tummy pains and general aches and pains when consuming these foods.

There are dairy free and gluten free options

available.

Fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes are high in nutrients.

Leafy greens, sprouts, berries, celery, and citrus, to name just few, are known to have vitamins and minerals that provide our body with nutrients to health, whilst boosting our immune system.

Eating for gut health, for digestion, and for immune support is easier than we might think.

Add spices and herbs in cooking, in particular ginger, turmeric, garlic and chilli.

Garlic, for example, aids recovery from injury, surgery and infections.

Swap out unhealthy fats and eat more healthy fats

Eating oats can lower cholesterol.

and grains decreases heart health, and stabilises blood sugar.

Bone broth helps our gut, our bodies and

Small changes can make a difference.

OPEN DAY Saturday 2nd September 9am - 1pm

LDHS student Hayden

Calling country women to celebrate 100th year

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE Queensland Country Women’s Association have a milestone to celebrate and they are calling for past members to join them.

This October, the Esk CWA Branch is celebrating their 100th year by holding a Gala Dinner on October 21.

Esk branch secretary Sue Cox said they were hoping to

Esk CWA to invite.

“We’d like to try and get hold of as many as we can,” she said.

“A lot of people have passed on, but there are still some around that need to be attend our dinner.”

The dinner will be held at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk and include a two-course

meal, a few speeches, entertainment by the Esk Community Choir, and a chance to reconnect with old friends.

It is also a chance to celebrate the longevity of the Country Women’s Association and its contributions

to the community over the generations.

Mrs Cox said the CWA’s charitable endeavours dated back to the war years, when

Today, they support people

Busy times with KASI

THE KILCOY Art Society

Inc (KASI) has been busy.

In the last weekend of July, KASI participated in council’s ‘Somerset Celebrates Art’ program with Sketchers in the Park, Art and Craft Market, a Sip and Paint workshop, and Frocktails at the Gallery.

experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or recovering from natural disasters.

Past Esk CWA members who are interested can contact Estelle Dryden on 0412532370 for tickets.

LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE IN JOB SECURITY?

July’s artist of the month is Bobby Winkel and gallery visitors provided fabulous feedback on her beautiful work.

The AOM for August is Terry Wilkinson, a selftaught artist who enjoys experimenting with various subjects and medi-

ums and paints portraits, landscapes and some botanicals.

She has participated in several exhibitions throughout Brisbane and has won various awards including People’s Choice Award at the 2021 Matthew Flinders Art Exhibition – Oils category and Australian Watercolour Muster.

A new quarterly exhibition of artworks is now available for viewing at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery until November.

Authorised by the Queensland Government, William Street, Brisbane.

Esk CWA are celebrating 100 years this October and invite former members to join them. Picutred: Sue Cox, Patti Jaenke, and Diane Janbroers.PHOTO: FILE

Ladies enjoying Frocktails at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery on July 29.

PHOTO: KASI

Laidley State High hosts music campers

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YOUNG musicians from across the Lockyer Valley gathered to perform at Laidley State High School in concert on Thursday night August 17 following Instrumental Music Day Camps between August 15 and 17.

Valley Cluster coordinator and instrumental music teacher Jessica Logan said the camps catered to advanced, intermediate and beginner musicians across the region.

Mrs Logan said many beginner students only began lessons in 2023.

“Lots of these beginner kids are not at the stage where they’re in a band yet, so they’ve had to do lots of work learning how to follow a conductor... it’s a lot to learn in one day,” she said.

QTM proposed for new management

FORMER Queensland Transport Museum (QTM) Advisory Committee member Graham McVean has presented Lockyer Valley Regional Council with a proposal to transition the operation of the museum to a community not-for-

Council considered the proposal in their ordinary meeting on Wednesday August 16, presented by Community and Regional Prosperity acting group

“He has proposed to take over the operation of the QTM, which has been run by council for the last ten years or since its

Participating schools included Laidley State and Lockyer District High Schools, and Mt Whitestone, Ma Ma Creek, Flagstone Creek, Helidon, Gatton, Grantham, Lake Clarendon, Glenore Grove, Hatton Vale, Laidley District, Forest Hill and Blenheim state schools.

LEFT: Beginner students practicing their sightreading morning.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

“Mr McVean intends to entity to run it, because the opportunity for grants and the management of running it would be better driven by the industry

Mr McVean is after a long-term lease of up to to register the incorporated entity and secure

He proposed a start date no later than Janu-

Councillor Chris Wilson said the management transition would be good

“They’re talking $760,00 of revenue per year… and that’s something we’ve never been able to achieve as a council-run site, so if they can pull off anywhere be great for the region,”

Councillor Jason Cook said this was ‘probably

“I don’t think the QTM has been a massive success in its current form,”

JACOB HAYDEN

ABOVE: The brass ensemble practicing with Mr Paul Edwards from LDHS.

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50th anniversary of war withdrawal

VIETNAM Veterans Day services were held in the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and across the nation on August 18.

This year marks 50 years

since Australia withdrew

More than 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1973, and 523 were killed.

Dan Parker rode a 1942 BSA M20 motorbike, and Bernie O’Keeffe with a 1942 Willy’s Jeep.

BELOW: Two mates and Vietnam Veterans, Rod Mallory (left) and Frank Stevenson, reminisced at the Helidon service.

PHOTOS: DAWN BAKER, BRUCE HORROCKS AND JESSE HAMILTON

LEFT: Roy Smith at the lectern reading a poem and Pastor Gordon Mellerick at Esk.

WO2 Col Martin laid a wreath in Gatton. a reath Gatton

Roy Smith, Greg Cannan, Charlie Elwell BM, Allan Haywood, Greg Anderson, and Gordon Batzloff at the Esk Vietnam Veterans Day service.

S G C C G G ff Returned service men of Gatton District stand for The Last Post.

LEFT: S poe Meller

What we love about our school

COOMINYA is a small school in the Somerset region.

We boast huge grounds with two sports ovals and a tennis court; large classrooms and a library; and before and after school care on site.

All our students enjoy school performance shows, visiting presenters, the opportunity to compete in school sports, and so much more!

We asked some of our students what they love about their school:

“I like school because I have kind friends and I love

learning,” Summer, 8

“The school has a good here,” William, 10 Zeke, 6 Philipa, 5 “I like doing HASS Sciences),” Timothy, 7 involved,” Hunter, 11 Matthew, 11.

Anon, 12. Charlie, 12.

Ebony, 12.

Sports and Academia

We have had students reach the District, Lockyer

and Western Ranges levels in both cross country and athletics so far this year.

Our team got 2nd in the 2023 Readers Cup Challenge – even with one team member down due to sickness. It took a 5-question tie break to get a winner!

Our junior school learn visits from the Lowood Fire and Rescue team.

We had a wonderful day with acclaimed aboriginal author Gregg Dreise for our school’s celebration for NAIDOC. Gregg spent the morning with all the

students working on our storytelling and then took everyone through traditional songs, dances and games in the afternoon.

Enrol now for 2024

We are taking enrolments for all years from prep to year 6.

Our prep transition days will be taking place on Friday October 13 and Monday October 16. Students will be able to spend time in the classroom with their teacher and have a great morning at ‘big school’.

Contact the school on 5426 5111.

Coominya State School students celebrating NAIDOC week with author and teacher Gregg Dreise.

COOMINYA STATE SCHOOL

Coominya kids cruising through cross country.

PHOTOS: COOMINYA STATE SCHOOL

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Mayor’s last Charity Ball

Cr Lehmann was joined by several southeast Queensland mayors, local politicians, dignitaries and community group and business representatives to celebrate at the fundraising event.

“Standing before you today, it brings me great joy to announce a new chapter in my life,” Cr Lehmann said.

“The time has come for me to take a step back and spend time with my family and friends.

“After much consideration I have decided to retire following the March 2024 elections.

“Following this, I plan to explore the stunning landscapes of Australia alongside my beautiful and very understanding wife.” his journey and said he was

overwhelmed with gratitude.

“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to my cherished family, close friends and dedicated council team for their unwavering support for the past three decades,” he said.

“I witnessed remarkable transformation over these 30 years, particularly during the last two decades as mayor. council, it is with immense pride that I look back on the great work of our 2020 elected councillors and the accomplishments they have achieved.”

Cr Lehmann wished the current councillors all the best in next year’s elections.

“I still have seven months, six hours, and 35 minutes to go, but who’s counting?” he said.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann danced the night away at the ball after announcing his retirement from politics.

LEFT: Lions of Esk secretary Toni Skott and president Cameron Wyatt at the Mayoral Gala Charity Ball.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

BELOW: Leonie Sippel, Glenda Crone and Caroline Bradley.

Staff from Kilcoy Global Foods.

The Esk Community Choir welcomed the ball’s guests with an Australian medley.

LEFT: Li Toni Cam M

The next generation of scientists

BY JACOB HAYDEN

EAGER-MINDED students from nine primary schools gathered at Faith Lutheran College Plainland on Wednesday August 16 for the 8th instalment of the Lockyer Valley Year 5 Science Challenge, supported by Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

The most enthusiastic students from Ashwell, Blenheim, Clarendon, Flagstone Creek, Gatton, Glenore Grove, Grandchester, Prenzlau State Schools and Peace Lutheran Primary Gatton were selected to compete in the challenge, with Blenheim SS winning for its third year in a row.

Faith science and engineering teacher Ian Thompson said the challenges involved pendulums, test tubes and microscopes.

“We did some chemistry, into test tubes and tested and then graphed which drinks are better, or not

better, for students,” Mr Thompson said.

situation where there’s been a dognapping at the dog show, and we’ve got to identify found on the dog.

“Kids in primary schools often don’t have a lab… so it’s really good for them to use proper lab facilities like

test tubes with things changthat.”

Glenore Grove student Kaitlyn said she learned a lot.

“We had to do a pendulum challenge where we had to take the length of the string or the weight of the rocks and change it, and see how many times it swung in a minute,” Kaitlyn said.

Talent shines bright in community theatre

LOCKYER Regional Performing Arts brought charm and heart to the stage in ‘Charlotte’s Web’ on August 18 and 19.

As a Puddle Jumpers’ production, the youth company of the theatre group, all 30+ cast members are under 18 years old and impressed the audience with their commitment and energy.

The Laidley based company staged three shows on the weekend and a further three are scheduled this weekend; one Friday August 25 and two on Saturday August 26.PHOTO: LRPA

ABOVE: The winning team from Blenheim State School with LVRC Deputy Mayor Jason Cook and Faith LCP graduate phase head of learning Emma O’Shea.

PHOTOS: FLCP

LEFT: Peace Lutheran Primary School Gatton students testing samples for caffeine levels.

Nate and Tyler from Clarendon State School used a microscope to inspect samples in the ‘dognapping’ challenge.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Long Drive for drought taking off

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A CONVOY of Toyota Land Cruisers will set out from Goondiwindi this week for the annual Long Drive for Drought.

Among them will be Fernvale’s Todd Fawcett, who keenly jumped on board the annual charity drive last year.

“I’ve had Land Cruisers my whole life and as a kid,” Todd said.

“My grandparents were in the farming industry and all that, so we’ve always had them around and I’ve always had a love for them.”

The Long Drive for Drought was founded in 2019 as a fundraising initiative in association with Drought Angels.

Since then, it has raised more than $265,000 for Aussie farmers.

Looking to do his part to support the event, Todd found a creative way

to fundraise while also engaging Lockyer Valley First Nations artist Stephen

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Hogarth.

Todd found a vintage 1930s icebox for sale online

and reached out to Stephen to paint it.

“Aboriginal art is so

beautiful and unique in its own way,” Todd said.

“And it’s so relevant to what we’re all talking about.

“It’s the natural colours and the harshness of it all and the roughness of it all.”

The artwork’s story is about hope, inspiration, coming together and helping people in need.

“Drought is a very hard part of any farmer’s life and we all hope for rain,” Stephen said.

“The artwork shows the dryness of the land and the roads we take.

“Each circle tells a story of the struggle, hardship, hope and the love we all have to keep going.”

The ice box will be the 2,500km trip at an event at the Birdsville pub on September 1.

The Long Drive departs Goondiwindi on August 25.

Todd Fawcett commissioned Stephen Hogarth to paint this vintage icebox to be auctioned at the end of the Long Drive for Drought.

PHOTO: TODD FAWCETT

New plans to

INSUFFICIENT funding is impeding Australian authorities’ attempts to control ants, according to documents obtained by the Invasive Species Council.

The government documents detail at least a $49 funding for 2023/24 and that eradication and surveillance on the ground in Queensland this year have been cut in half from what is needed.

National Fire Ant Eradication program executive Ashley Bacon said all states, territories and the Commonwealth Government endorsed a new response plan at the July 13 Agricultural Ministers Meeting.

“The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has now commenced implementing the new response plan,” she said.

“The National Fire Ant Eradication Program respects

the budget process that each cost-share partner needs to go through and appreciates their important issue.”

So far, only Queensland ($61 million or 10.3% of the total needed for 202337) and NSW ($95 million or 16%) have made public commitments in line with the cost sharing arrangement set out in the revised work plan documents.

To achieve eradication by

2032, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program needs $133 million in 2023/24 as part of a $592 million spend

over the next four years.

The shortfall would mean a greater than 50% reduction in the proposed treatment area

for 2023/24 across the Moreton Bay, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast council areas.

Map of reduced treatment and surveillance area for 2023/24 under revised work plan.

PHOTO: INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL

Hayden’s cattle shine at the Ekka

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GLAMORGAN Vale local

Hayden Beattie and his team have had a prosperous year at the Ekka, with their steers crowned as Champion Junior Carcass and Ekka 2023 Jackpot Steer Winners in their sections, amongst several other ribbons.

Hayden and his JDH Fitting Services team showed 36 steers and heifers and a variety of stud beef cattle.

Hayden’s steer, Blueberry Wine, claimed the title of Mediumweight Carcass Champion and was the most successful steer on the hoof and hook, leading him to become the Ekka 2023 Jackpot Steer Winner.

Showing at the Ekka for the past four years, Hayden said the 2023 edition was his most accomplished year. Junior, so it was good to get

the win,” he said.

Hayden said he initially got interested in showing cattle after observing his

dad showcasing. “Dad used to show, and he started doing it on his

from him,” he said.

“He’s taught me

Hayden and his team also

won ribbons in Reserve Champion Heavyweight Steer and Heavyweight Carcass Champion sections.

Hayden Beattie’s junior steer was crowned the Champion Junior Led Steer Winner.

JDH crews steer Blueberry Wine was the Ekka 2023 Jackpot Steer Winner. PHOTOS: HAYDEN BEATTIE

Matt Petty wins Community Spirit as Marburg Rural Ambassador

BY JACOB HAYDEN

MATTHEW PETTY put

it all on the table at the Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards night on Saturday August 19.

The Marburg Show Society and West Moreton Brisbane Valley 2022 Rural Ambassador took home the Community Spirit award.

Matt said he had the ‘best experience of his life’.

“It was great meeting all regions, they’re all great people and I’ve made some life-time friends out of this week,” he said.

“We’ve learnt so much through the whole experience through the likes of the AgForce team and Australian Country Choice.”

The region’s rural ambassadors toured a processing plant at Churchill, virtual farms at Pinkenba and learned about the logistics of freight at the Port of Brisbane.

Matt said the Community Spirit award recognised his

appreciation and involvement in the community, and his passion to keep improving the agricultural industry.

“I kind of laid everything out on the table and I got heard, and a lot of people were in the same boat on the

issues,” he said.

“It means so much, just to get recognition of what I’ve done throughout the last couple days and my involvement through the year at the shows.

“It was quite good to hear some nice words and feed-

back to give me that motivation to keep going and promoting the shows, especially the West Moreton Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber.

“I received a beautiful glass trophy and a knife set, and got up and said a few

words, thanked all the sponsors, judges and the committee members.”

Harrison Lehman representing Alpha Show Society and Central Highlands Sub Chamber was awarded 2023 Queensland Rural Ambassador and Brianna Barron ofCooyar Agricultural Society and the Darling Downs Sub Chamber won Runner Up. should think of themselves as winners.

“When you look at a map of Queensland and see a region, to put your name for that region… you’re a winner in my eyes for doing that,” he said.

Matt is looking forward to the West Moreton Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber regional

Community Spirit Award 2023 winner Matthew Petty (black suit), with Queensland Rural Ambassador 2023 Harrison Lehman and Run-

NFF’s raising concerns over drough funding

THE NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Agriculture Minister Murray Watt of $38 million from the Future Drought Fund to boost the farm sector’s resilience to climate change and dry conditions.

Through the Future Drought Fund, the Federal Government will invest in six research projects undertaking long-term trials of new and emerging agriculture practices around cropping, grazing and mixed farming, to help farmers be more drought-resilient.

However, NFF Vice President David Jochinke noted the funding would primarily

be directed into research and long-term trials and while much needed, it did little for the here and now.

“We are staring down the barrel at an El Niño bringing drier conditions this growing season,” Mr Jochinke said.

“Improving long term resilience is important, but climate research can’t come

at the expense of preparing for the drought just around the corner.”

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt was the program was about advancing projects droughts.

“These projects – like crop rotations, soil manage-

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ment, grazing techniques and infrastructure – will arm farmers with robust information to invest in technologies and practices that have landscapes and conditions,” he said.

Mr Jochinke said the Future Drought Fund had to continue to include projects which would directly build resilience for when the next drought hits.

“Resilience is farmers’ middle name, but we can’t outrun the increasingly severe and frequent drought cycles,” he said.

“It’s imperative the government focuses on climate change resilience but not at the expense of drought preparedness.”

Tiny Tim a Limousin miracle

TINY Time was lucky to survive his birth, so to go ahead and win Grand Champion Led Steer at the Ekka is nothing short of a miracle.

Ray Zahnow Fernvale Limousin’s award winning steer was born three weeks too early during

“When the river comes up it can wash the cattle away, so we brought them up to my mate’s place,” Mr Zahnow said.

“My mate said, the next day, ‘your cow’s had a

calf’.

Mr Zahnow said Tiny Tim was 20kg wringing wet and could not walk, so he bottle-fed him for four days.

“I came back on the fourth day and he was up on his feet, and powered on after that,” he said.

To add to his success, Mr Zahnow’s Reserve Champion Bull Scooby Doo sold for $17,000 on Saturday August 19 at the Coolabunia Limousin Bull Sale, with all 34 bulls averaging $8,300.

Ray Zahnow and Tiny Tim at the Ekka.PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomed the Future Drought Fund, but it does little for ‘here and now’. PHOTO: UNSPLASH

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In the following 6 pages we have an insight into Local Real Estate Agents and an overview ofwhat they have on offer to help with any real estate needs local residents may require. These featured agent ads are in no specific preference order by The Independent, so please take time to view them all.

Here at Ray White Lowood we cover all of the Somerset and Lockyer Valley region. My career has spanned over 20 years in sales, 8 years as Principal.

I specialise in all Residential, Rural and Commercial properties.

I’m willing to go the extra mile to make things happen and definitley honesty and respect to all clients helps get the job done.

Outside of work when I have time I like to go fishing & discovering new parts of this country caravanning. With my proven sales and letting record over many years no matter what the market is doing at the time is why I believe many would choose me as the preferred agent.

• Rate My Agent Rental Agency of the Year 21/22

• Premier Sales Agent in Ray White 21/22

• Premier Business Leader in Ray White 21/22

Top 16% in the Ray White Group

raywhitelowood.com.au

Working here at Ray White Lowood I cover the whole of the Lockyer and Somerset Region.

I have 21 years experience in the sales game. Specialising in all Real Estate, Residential, Rurallarge and small properties and all sized Businesses.

I believe honesty and flexibility sets me apart and makes me successful at what I do.

Outside of work I like to go boating, being by the seaside or touring in my motorhome.

With my ongoing successful outcomes and ethics is why I think people choose me for their preferred agent.

I am an Elite Performer in the Ray White Group.

Always Energized, Knowledgable and Reliable!

If you want the job done without all the fuss, phone me for an obligation free opinion.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. San Domenico Stakes Day, Saturday at The Valley and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Creek To Coast. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989) 9.45 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004) 12.00 Reverie. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15

tv guide

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5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R)

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

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

10.20 Killing Eve. (M, R)

11.00 Movie: Jackie.

10.45 Law &

9.30 Motorway Patrol.

(PG, R)

10.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. (2005) (MA15+, R)

10.10 Movie: Super Troopers 2. (2018) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders.

10.50 Madam Secretary.

11.50 Footy Classified. (M)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

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

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 Kath & Kim Kountdown. (PG, R)

9.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

10.30 Disasters At Sea.

(PG, R)

11.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 24. Essendon v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

4.30pm Football. AFL. Round 24. Brisbane Lions v St Kilda.

7.30 Movie: Unforgiven. (1992) (M, R)

10.15 Movie: Pale Rider. (1985) (M, R)

12.45 Movie: Annabelle Comes Home. (2019) (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: Man Of Steel.

(2013) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator Salvation. (2009) (M, R)

10.50 Movie: G.I. Jane.

(1997) (M, R)

The City. (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Ghosts. (M, R)

9.00 Mother And Son. (M, R)

9.30 Gold Diggers. (M, R)

10.00 Blunt Talk. (M, R)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.30 Law & Order: UK.

(M, R)

11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

1.25 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG, R)

8.30 Outback Farm. (PG)

9.30 Outback Pilots.

10.30 Desert Collectors.

8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

Question Team.

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Alone: The Beast. (PG, R)

10.10 Fringes.

10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4.

POSITIONS VACANT LABOURERS & PLANT OPERATORS IMMEDIATE START

Join CPM Civil on various projects throughout the Somerset region. These are permanent position where you’ll be able to grow and develop your career – however, if you prefer to come on as a casual, then we’re happy to consider that arrangement also.

We’re seeking Civil Labourers to join the business delivering civil construction projects throughout the Somerset region. You must be willing to travel to sites which vary – most of these projects are located within this region. Work Days: Monday to Friday (some Saturdays).

The successful applicant will need to possess or demonstrate the following;

·Labouring experience (we’re happy consider farm work or any other hands-on labouring work)

·Civil construction experience IS NOT REQUIRED, but would be looked on favourably · White Card

· Own transport · A high regard for workplace safety · Reliability, self-motivated, autonomous and able to take direction

We’re also seeking a multi-skilled plant operator assist in delivering civil construction projects throughout this region. You must also be willing to travel to various site. Work Days are also Monday to Friday (some Saturdays).

The successful applicant will need to possess or demonstrate the following;

·Plant operating experience with ANY of the following equipment – Excavator, Bobcat, Graders or Dozers · Civil construction experience (roads, earthworks, drainage, structures) · White Card

·Own transport · Any additional tickets/licences/qualifications will be considered an advantage.

OLD GRANDCHESTER ROAD CHANGES

Following a range of complaints about environmental, safety and nuisance

Old Grandchester Rd, Laidley.

be for authorised vehicles, walkers/runners, horse riding and cycling only.

4WD and dirt bike enthusiasts are encouraged to use authorised purpose-built tracks.

When: 7:30pm - 31 August 2023

Where: 3 Christopher Street, Grantham.

All welcome to attend

ANIMALS & POULTRY

weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

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

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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

Ph Noel 0427 357 244

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

7 x Purlins, 320mm x 90mm x 3 metres long, $250.

Ph: 0427 279 487

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

GET YOUR CATALOGUES PAST THE NOJUNK MAIL SIGN!

Recent statistics state that almost 46% of letterbox catalogues aren’t read, so even if there isn’t a ‘No Junk Mail’ sticker on a letterbox, most junk mail tends to go from the letterbox to the rubbish bin. Newspaper inserts actually make it inside the house!

For more details on how to maximise your advertising spend, contact your

FULL OR PARTIAL INSERT RUNS AVAILABLE

engraved pattern. Can sent picture.Good condition. $40. Phone 0458585357 Rosewood. 07 4574 5200

4 x car tyres. 255x60R18 108H. have travelled 10,000 km and have plenty of tread left. $60 each or $200 for the set.

Ph: 0422023617

BOATING & CARAVANS

0429 354 728

Kwik Sew Pattern Books $10 each Text: 0423169065

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

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

FURNITURE

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

Antique Wardrobe, three door, two compartments hanging space and centre compartment drawers. Useable condition but could do with some work. Is 70+ years old. $200.00 ono. Phone 040072023

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

2 x recliners good condition $75 each. Ph: 0422 315 707

Venetian etched wall mirror new never hung 81cm x 98cm. $50.00 Ph: 0429051183

GARDENING

Bromiliads Potted or cuttings – Gatton 5462 5313

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

for more info. Lockrose. 0407782067

6ft extension ladder, 3 positions, lik new - $60. Ph: 0429 964 567

Assorted Steel Picket Pegs $5.00 each, Wooden Pallets 10 for $5.00 : Phone 0407 749 765 Lowood area

Ph: 07 3857 1435 970 833.

Ph: 0439 736 618

Sell used bricks 50cents each - Gatton 5462 5313

TOOLS

& IMPLEMENTS

NJ Phillips Forestry Gun with 4 gas bottles, 2 of which are reusable. $500.00 ono. Phone 0400720237

weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

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

Wanted - Day To Day Cookery book by I.M Downs. Ph: 0438 757 489

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

Adventist Community Kitchen 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th Monday of the month, 5.15pm-6.45pm, free meals all welcome, 49

North St Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran

Hall Spencer St Gatton

0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm

Wed Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0419725801, 10.30am Thu

0419725801, 7pm Sun

0413105825 Zion Lutheran Hall

Minden

Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer

Community Centre 54623355

Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu

9.30am-12pm & Fri 7pm-10pm, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq

0412108945

Bingo Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, Mon 7pm, Thu 10.30am, $28, 0423833954

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood

0412470875 FB @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 9am12pm $5 0412685125

Community Auslan classes

Sat 9am-12pm, learning through everyday activities, address available on request, text only 0404885138

Community Playgroups

Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468

3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; 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.

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

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale Community Hall, 0407072926

Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth 12pm

Lockyer Community Centre

54623355

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth

Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days 9.30am. Morning tea & raffles, lunch supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA -9am

1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth

697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft

1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm

QWCA Hall 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 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am-11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

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

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.302.30pm 0422889530

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

Lockyer International Women Group Tue 9.30am-11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North Sfind us on Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/ mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-11.30am social, Thu 9am-11.30am 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 Wed 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 1st Sat/mth

Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am-12pm. 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 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

Movement to Music Mon 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am

-1pm, Community Hall 916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, 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 Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood rose-

woodqcwa@outlook.com

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

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

Rosewood Seniors Group 1st

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi Internal Arts Gatton

Seniors Hall 13 North St Mon & Wed 1pm-3pm 0432288435

Tranquillity Zone, guided meditation,everyTues7pm,Laidley Heights. 0429861086

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

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

Withcott & District Creative Corner 2nd Wed/mth 6pm Postmans Ridge Hall, withcottprogress@gmail.com

Withcott & District Progress Assoc. 3rd Tue/mth, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress@gmail.com

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

Zumba Mon 6.30pm school term, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress@gmail.com

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

August 21-27, 2023

ARIES

On Tuesday and Wednesday be on alert for confusing information, fake news and dodgy deals. Mars (your power planet), the Sun and retrograde Mercury are highlighting your health-and-wellbeing zone. So, it’s a suitable exercises that you really enjoy. Be inspired by actress Blake Lively (who turns 36 on Friday): “I really don’t like the gym. I like experiences, so I take any chance to ride a bicycle or go on a hike.”

TAURUS

Jupiter and Uranus are in your sign, plus the Sun, Mars and Mercury are visiting fellow earth sign Virgo. So, it’s time to be the practical and productive Taurus you were born to

Jupiter and Venus push you to expand your creative horizons, as you strive to make the world a better and more beautiful place. Be inspired by birthday great Mother Teresa: “The world is hungry not only for food, but also for beauty.”

GEMINI

Put on your problem-solving hat! Retrograde Venus and retrograde Mercury reignite your desire to help a friend, neighbour or family member in a creative and hands-on fashion. So, you’re keen to tackle a problem (at home or within your local community) in a strategic and (uncharacteristically) patient way. Your motto is from birthday great Mother Teresa, who was born on August 26, 1910: “Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home.”

CANCER

Courtesy of the Sun, Mercury and Mars, the buzzword is communication. Your Crab curiosity is piqued, and you’re keen to connect and converse with a wide range of stimulating people, especially within your local community. But remember Venus is retrograde, and Mercury turns retro on Wednesday night. So, relationships will be complicated, and communication will be increasingly tricky. Smart Crabs will slow down, shut up, listen and learn!

LEO

Expect a rather wonky week for relationships

sign and Mercury starts reversing through your money zone. So, love and money are a precarious mix at the moment. Clever Cats – aim to be super patient with your partner, extra kind to your family and oh-so cooperative with your work colleagues. And keep spending to an absolute minimum, as you curb shopaholic tendencies and stick to a strict weekly budget.

VIRGO

Mercury (your ruler) starts reversing through your sign on Wednesday night. Mercury is the planet of clear thinking, communication (talking, texting and writing), transport, travel, commuting, commerce, computers, media and the internet. So – when it’s retrograde –it’s not a good time to: sign contracts; start a job or business; buy a phone, computer, car or home; launch a website; install new software; go on a business trip or embark on a holiday.

LIBRA

Do you have ridiculously unrealistic expectations about a close relationship? This week Venus (your patron planet) is in retrograde mode, and Mercury turns retrograde on Wednesday night. So, it’s time for a major reality check as you reassess the past, and then bring your full attention to the here and now. Focus on the wise words of birthday great, Mother Teresa: “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

SCORPIO

Scorpio is the sign of deep transformation. And this week – with Venus and Mercury both in retrograde mode – it’s time to do anything with an ‘re’ in front of it … revise, rehearse, review, remember, return, recover, reconnect. Especially in areas involving career, colleagues, peer group, hopes, goals and dreams. Wisdom for the week comes from birthday great Tori Amos: “Sometimes you have to do what you don’t like to get to where you want to be.”

SAGITTARIUS

Revisit your career goals and take steps to make them a reality. But, when it comes to close relationships, keep your cool. And avoid the temptation to over-talk and overreact. You can’t control what others say but you can control your responses. There could also be some tension between shining brightly at work and friends. If anyone can juggle, multitask and have fun, it’s a versatile and humorous Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN

Pluto is still transiting slowly through your sign, your drive to get things done. But Venus is in retrograde mode (and Mercury is about to turn retrograde) so progress will be slow. And the Sun/Saturn opposition could put you in a cranky and bossy mood, as challenges frustrate you and other people don’t do what you want them to do. Just remember, Capricorn, the only person you can control is yourself!

AQUARIUS

Have you been questioning your purpose in life? Or do you feel as if you’ve got the worries of the world on your shoulders? Take a step back and view things from a wider perspective. Doing good deeds will leave you with a warm inner glow. So, think up some dynamic ways you can help those who are less fortunate – whether locally, nationally or internationally. As Yoko Ono (a fellow Aquarian) observes: “Helping yourself is connected with helping others.”

PISCES

The Mars/Neptune and Sun/Saturn opposiso pace yourself and prioritise projects. Don’t commit to an ambitious new plan unless you have the time and motivation to follow through on your well-meant intentions. If something can be put off until another week – or completely ditched – then do so. Communicating with loved ones also looks frustrating, as Mercury starts reversing through your relationship zone.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

AUGUST

Wed August 23

Esk 50 & Over Club raffles and games $2, CWA Hall, 9am. 0413443261

Thus 24 Aug

Thu Aug 24

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

Fri August 25

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

Fri Aug 25-Sat Aug 26

Charlotte s Web presented by Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Puddle Jumpers, Laidley Cultural Centre, Fri 18th 7pm, Gala

Lunch Sat 19th 12pm, Sat 19th 7pm, Fri 25th

7pm, Sala Lunch Sat 26th 12pm, Sat 26th 7pm, tickets on sale at lrpa.org.au, enq contact 0488113666 or info@lrpa.org.au

Sat Aug 26

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Beerwah Camel Farm, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland

7.45am, Lowood 8am, 54261468

Community Wildlife Information Afternoon

12:30pm, Anglican Church Hall 85 Ipswich St Esk, talks and presentations from Geckoes Wildlife, Birdlife Australia, Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld, USC koala survey KHaRES project update, free entry, lucky door, hosted by Care4esK.

Sun Aug 27

Fire in the Grove Cedar Gully Olives, 10am3pm, picnic with braziers, live music, blacksmith demonstration, whip cracking competition, draw in charcoal for dad, food and father s day gift stalls, free face painting, tickets and more info at cedargullyolives.com.au/firein-the-grove

Thu Aug 31

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

Lockyer Valley Camera Club meeting/ comp/supper, 6.30pm Lutheran Church Hall, FB Group: LaidleyCameraClub

SEPTEMBER

Fri Sep 1

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Hall

7.30pm, Spring Time Dinner & Dance Commodore, $30, bookings for dinner essential. 0423849002

Fri Sep 1-Sat Sep 2

Embroidery Exhibition Magical Threads of Spring outstanding hand embroidery exhibition, embroidery shoppe: embroidered and handmade items, Second Hand Rose preloved stitching items for sale, Glenvale Community Baptist Church, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, entry $5 includes light refreshments, raffle tickets, EFTPOS available, 0407025645 or 0422092531

Sat Sep 2

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

Esk Men s Shed Open Day 10.30am morning tea and BBQ, presentations, celebrating Men s Shed Week and 30th anniversary of the first Men s Shed Opening, 0466721919

Marburg Dance 7pm Rae Blinco Spring Dance Theme $15, 0409481681

Sun Sep 3

Father s Day Breakfast treat Dad, Junction View Hall 9am, adults $20, child $10, family $50.

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre

1pm-4pm, walk-ups welcome, entry $5, afternoon tea supplied, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677

Tue Sep 5

Building Better Clubs empowering Seomerset community groups and clubs, presented by Ian O Brien, board member of Cahill Park Sports Complex. Ian has sextensive experience in operating clubs both on and off the field, including volunteer direction, committee governance, succession planning, membership growth, managing time, grants, hosted by Somerset Regional Council, Lowood Bowls Club 6pm-8pm, bookings essential, free catering provided, RSVP by Sep 1 0754244000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

Wed Sep 6

Seniors Health Hub 10am-1pm, 43 Park St Lowood, see health providers and get health checks, hosted by Able Australia 600 0733

Thu Sep 7

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

Fri Sep —Sat Sep 9

Toogoolawah Ambulance 100 Year Celebrations Mears Pavillion Toogoolawah Showgrounds, Fri memory lane displays 12pm-4pm, Sat dinner and live band 5pm til late.

Fri Sep – Sun Sep 10

Laidley Spring Festival visit www.laidleyspringfestival.com/ for full program of events.

Sat Sep 9

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets 8am12pm, Ma Ma Creek Hall, live music, delicious morning teas and hot food, local pure honey, "Froth and Bubbles", patchwork and embroidery, eco-print silk scarves, Bags 4U, pickles and other goodies, artists with their paintings, bric-a-brac, organic local fresh vegies and lots of plants. Some stalls still available at $10, pls contact Eva on 0467 566 632

BVRT Festival of Cycling 45km, 75km, or 100km, ending in Blackbutt, shuttle services available, tickets on Eventbrite or visit brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com

Sunday Sep 10

Jade Hurley will appear at Seniors Centre 13 North St Gatton, 1pm, cost $30, bookings 0439030677

Family Reunion descendants of Morris, Gutsell, Reinhart, Reinhardt, Swann, Stevenson, Barr, Junction View Hall, 9am-3pm, bring family trees and memorabilia, contact Jenny Harch 0402791275

Sat Sep 16

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre, 13 North Street, $5 entry – Lucky door, raffles, sing-a-long, dance & more 0439030677 Marburg Dance 7pm Rae Blinco Spring Dance Theme $15, 0409481681

Wed Sep 20-Sat Sep 23

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

Fri Sep 22

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

Sat Sep 23

Black Snake Creek Festival celebrating Marburg s German Heritage, The Green Shed, 0438644022

Glenore Grove Dance Old Time Dance 7.30pm, 0423849002

Wed Sep 27

Free Family Fun Day to celebrate Child Protection Week, Mercy Community Early Years Place Lowood (1 Peace St), games and stalls, jumping castles, petting zoos, show pages, run by Mercy Community, Somerset Regional Council and several community services.

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1034

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday social. A.Farley, P.Morgan. 26. M.Locker, R.Webb 4. J. Mace, M.Anderson. 15. M.Whereat, B.Silk. 15. B. Yates, M.Zabel, S.Reck. 17. K.Collier, L.Anderson, E.Muller.

8.

Saturday Pennant was not a good day for the ladies, we played in gale force winds that were freezing cold. But we were one player short again. But we will try again next week.

CRICKET

LOCKYER VETERANS

Redlands/Logan Silver on 13th August, the hosts enjoyed a large partnership between Shane Hawley (60n/o off 52 balls) and Jason Kleidon (52 n/o off 50 balls).

Wickets fell cheaply in the middle session but Shane Samuelson, 32 off 27 balls got the innings back on track. Gary Hughes held the lower order together with 29 off 61 balls, Redlands/Logan innings never really got any momentum, with Mahendra’s pace claiming all bowled. Only Wilkinson’s smashing 51 off 35 balls in the middle order gave the innings any respectability.

Shane Samuelson claimed three of the last four wickets to overs, leaving the visitors all out for 132 off 29 overs.

Lockyer over 50s side to play in DARTS

BRISBANE VALLEY DARTS

CLUB

Thursday Night Fixtures –August 17

Season 2

AWOL def Save Me 6-1

AWOL – HF: 95 Janette Hinds, MF: 4 Daniel Hochkircher & Allan Moore, HS: 140 Allan Moore, MT: 5 Allan Moore

Save Me – HF: 32 Anna Shaw, MF: 2 Anna Shaw, HS: 121

Shareene McGuinness, MT: 1

Shareene McGuinness & Anna

Shaw

Wolf Pakk def Still Don’t Care

4-3

Wolf Pakk – HF: 57 Annetta

Robertson, MF: 6 Ashley Jen-

kins, HS: 140 Ashley Jenkins, MT: 8 Ashley Jenkins

Still Don’t Care – HF: 40 Scott

Kilpatrick, MF: 3 Karen O’Hal-

loran & Scott Kilpatrick, HS:

101 Charleigh Kilpatrick & Jodi

Kilpatrick, MT: 2 Scott Kilpatrick

Juggernauts def Nothing Mat-

ters 7-0

Juggernauts – HF: 48 Paul

Shady, MF: 5 Tami Leck, HS:

180 Ricky Leck, MT: 8 Ricky

Leck

Nothing Matters - HF: 7 Errol

Robinson, MF: 1 Lance Jones & Errol Robinson, HS: 119 Kayden

Schafer, MT: 1 Kayden Schafer

Fudge Darters def Alleycats 4-3

Fudge Darters – HF: 74 Steve

French, MF: 3 Steve French, HS:

125 Steve French, MT: 4 Steve

French Alleycats – HF: 40 Susan Shaw & Starr Vine, MF: 2 Raymond Smith, Starr Vine & Susan

Shaw, HS: 132 Starr Vine, MT: 2

Susan Shaw & Raymond Smith

Fast Car had the Bye

Brisbane Valley Darts is located at 109 Main Street, Lowood.

Matches played Tuesday & Thursday nights – 6:30roll call with a 7pm start. Players welcomed from 8 years old (all juniors supervised by Blue Card holders). SQDC and DQ other associations from all over Qld. Please contact Tami Leck – 0423833954 – for more information or hall hire.

$25 registration and $8 (Tuesday) $7 (Thursday) weekly match fees. Come along, make some mates and play in a sport that anyone can play. There is always support for new and exploring players.

DARTS – Diversity, Acceptance, Respect, Through Sport.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Friday Turkey Run

Gary Punch takes the win on a windy arvo. Greg Steele runnerup after a 3 way countback.

The Run-down:

Winner - G Punch 46/31

Runner-up - G Steele 47/34

NTP 13 - J Humphrey, NTP 17 -

M Beetz

M Beetz 44/34, B Glanville

50/34, J Humphrey 46/35, P

Cook 46/36, G Lockett 59/37,

L Carey 45/37, I McIntyre

54/38, J Lumsden 58/40, M

Lerm 84/48

Saturday 19/8/23 - Presidents

Day Pat Moffatt Memorial Sponsored by Luke Latter

Single Stroke

Mens winner: A Cruez 60 nett

R/UP: B Moore 65

3rd place: C Granzien 68

Ladies winner: J Lee 73nett

R/UP: F Pickering 74

3rd place: L J Marshke 75

NTP

H/C 22+ - 3/12 3rd A Cruez

Ladies - 6/15 3rd J Lee

ALL IN

Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 L

Robson

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd R Weier (in hole)

Mens Longest Putt - 5/14 J Kerr

Ladies Longest Putt - 9/18 L J

Marshke

Mens Bradman S Lerm

Ladies Bradman M Lerm

Excellent turnout for Presidents Day, in Memory of Pat Moffatt, long time member of the Esk Golf Club who passed away last year. Many thanks to President Luke Latter for putting on a top day, and some good prizes.

GATTON JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

Medley Single Stableford results - Tuesday 15th August

Winner- N Hanrick 43 points

Runner up- N Pinnell 39

Run down- Cl Mellon 35 NTP #10 N Pinnell Sporters results - Friday 18th

August

Winner- M Simmons 26.5 nett

Runner up- R VAB 31 nett

Run down- N Pinnell 31, K Sippel 32.5, B Walther 33 Medley Single Stableford results - Saturday 19th August

Winner- K Groves 40 points ocb

Runner up- L Perrett 40 points

Run down- W Raddatz 36, A Zischke 36, K Martin 35 NTP 3 K Groves & K Robinson, 7 Cr Mellon, 10 J Mellon, 13 W Raddatz & K Robinson, 16 L

Zischke

Pro pin #1 S Brennan

Birdie Hole #7 G Bachmann

Mens & Ladies Pairs Foursomes results - Saturday 19th

August

Mens Gross Winners- Jason Mellon & Craig Mellon 113

gross

Mens Nett Winners- Callum

Woolacott & Brayden Woolacott111 nett ocb

Ladies Gross Winners- Karen Robinson & Jemma Osman 131

gross

Ladies Nett Winners- Rhonda

VAB & Michelle Porter 114 nett

Daffodil Day Friday 1st September- 4 person Ambrose- Charity

Day

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 19th August - Men & Mixed 4BBB Stableford

Trophy Donors: Cameron Panzram & Bruno Maugeri

Men’s Division Winners: Wayne Lucherhand (visitor from Toowoomba) & Greg Sippel 45

Runners Up: Ken Luck & Ken Godwin 44

Run Down: R. Stagg & D. Hauser 43

Mixed Division Winners: John Stewart & Barbara Panzram 45

Runner Up: Jenny Paroz & Andrew Paroz 44

Run Down: M. Taylor & K. Goebel 43, J. Logan & D. Morrow 41, Pins: Men’s (Pro Pin) Ken Luck (Div.1) Anthony Staatz (Div.2) Bruno Mangeri (Div.3) Dave

Hellyer

Ladies (Pro Pin) Jenny Paroz

(Div.1) Barbara Panzram (Div.2)

Jenny Paroz

Thursday 17th August - Open

Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: John Gurney 44 (visitor from Boonah)

Runner Up: Ken Hauser 38

Run Down: C. Smale 38, T. Grimshaw 37, P Wood 37, G. Natalier 34

Pins: (Pro Pin) hris. Smale

(Div.1) John Guerney (Div.2)

Ken Hauser (All In) Mick Burke

Wednesday 16th August - Ladies Single Stroke

Trophy Donor: June Blaney

Winner: Jenny Paroz 93/70

Runner Up: Trish Harris 96/72

Run Down: J. Logan 88/73, R. Matthews 113/74, H. Gray 96/74, J. Murray 103/74

Pins: (Pro Pin) Julie Murray (Div.1) ------ (Div.2) Michelle Taylor (Div.3) Dot Manteufel

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 15 August

2023 Single Stableford

Men: Winner: J Harrison 43 R/

Up: W James 38 ocb

Ladies: Peta Dwyer 35 ocb S Luxford 35

BRD: P McGuigan 38 C Smale

Shane Kopelke 36 B Green S

Henshall 35 D Hines 34

NTPs: 2: S Henshall 5: D

Sheraton 11: M Whitwell 14: P

Ladies: Winner: S Goodbun 40, R/Up: D Pearson OCB 39, Run Down to 35

NTP - No 2: J Buckley in hole, Ladies: A Finch 202 cm, No 9: R Turnbull in hole, Ladies: A Arumugam, No 11: J Hunter 76 cm, Ladies: K Tomlinson 58 cm, No

15: S Nicholls in hole, Ladies: M Boonstoppel 47 cm, Approach (No 7): L Smith 31 cm, Ladies: M Boonstoppel 27 cm

RESULTS 16.8.23

Ladies Single Stableford: Winner: M Boonstoppel 39 pts

R/Up: P Brown 34 pts

Run Down: S Morgan 33, K Hurley 32

NTP - No 2: M Boonstoppel 90 cm, No 9: M Gibson 27 cm, No

11: M Woodrow 212 cm, No 15: M Morton 71 cm

RESULTS 17.8.23: Single Stableford:

Winner: K Leisemann 39 pts

R/Up: M Harris-Walker 38 pts

NTP - No 2: K Parker 50 cm, No

9: M Harris-Walker 44 cm, No

11: K Parker 4 cm, No 15: G McMullin in Hole

McGuigan 1/10 2nd shot Div 1:

Shane Kopelke Div 2: J Harrison

Results for Thursday 17 August

2023 2 Person Ambrose

Winners: V Bales & F Over-

ington 63 R/Up: S & S Kopelke

64.5

BRD: S Kaituu & A Page 64.75

M Blackley & A Walton 65.5 D Olsen & D Lund W James & J

Ormaechea 65.75, A Page & G

Page 66.25 G Winter & P Har-

mon 66.5 P WALKER & B Lowe

66.75 T Quinsee & J Burrett G

Milady & I Dobbie 68 J Harrison & A Kingdon M Callander & D

Bond 68.5

NTP: 2: D Olsen 5: L Sheraton

11: A Walton 14: M Blackley

Results for Saturday 19 August

2023 4BBB Stableford

Winners: Z Townsley & B

Graham 48 R/Up: P Quirk & P

Thode 45

BRD: T Norris & S Norris V Bir-

chall & P Brown D Johnstone & C Wieland 43 B Lowe & E Hoger G Winter & P Harmon P Molloy & G Molloy 42

NTPs: 2: P Brown 5: B McNab

11: B Lowe 14: D Gray 14

Ladies 2nd shot: G Molloy 3/12

2nd shot Div 1: E Hoger Div 2: A Skinner

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS 9.8.23:

Ladies Single Stableford:

Winner: M Boonstoppel 35 pts

R/Up: K Hurley OCB 32 pts

NTP: No 2: M Gibson 40 cm, No 9: D Pearson 26 cm, No 11: D Grantz, No 15: M Woodrow 41 cm

RESULTS 10.8.23:

THURSDAY 18 HOLE COMPE-

TITION: Single Stableford:

Winner: J Comp 39 pts

R/Up: R Bryson 38 pts

NTP - No 2: S Nicholls in Hole, No 9: S Nicholls in Hole, No 11: J Comp 42 cm, No 15: J Comp 36 cm

RESULTS 14.8.23:

ROSEWOOD 50 & OVERS COM-

PETITION: Single Stableford:

Men: Winner: I Christie 41, R/ Up: P Toohey 39, Run Down to 35

RESULTS 19.8.23

MDGA District Championships: Single Stroke - Order of Merit Event:

Open: Gross: Brentley Heaton, Nett: Rob Thompson

A Grade: Gross: Marty Manning, Nett: Peter Gibson, R/Up Gross: Jack Wojcicki, R/Up Nett: David Wojcicki

B Grade: Gross: Shane Browning, Nett: James Condon, R/Up Gross: Jamie Soppa, R/Up Nett: Glen Petersen

C Grade: Gross: Tony Sutton, Nett: Faiaoga Aumua, R/Up Gross: Wayne Browning, R/Up Nett: P Pisasalo

Seniors 55-59: Gross: Paul Toohey, Nett: Wayne Johnston, R/ Up Gross: C Power, R/Up Nett: G Wright

Veterans 60+: Gross: David Brown, Nett: Darren Mallett, R/ Up Gross: C Petrohlos, R/Up Nett: John Hunter

Ladies Single Stroke: Winner: E Nelson OCB 81/70, R/Up: Tuai Aumua 93/70

NTP - No 2: M Carter, Ladies: M Morton No 9: (0-18) D Slattery, (19+) J Buckley, Ladies: L Johnston, No 11: T Sutton, Ladies: L Johnston, No 15: P Bhara Dwa, Ladies: E Nelson, Approach (No 3): M Manning, Ladies: E Nelson

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 16th August Ladies played a Single Stableford Event.

Winner went to Marion Deane, Runner up was Robyn Edmonds.

Enid’s NTP Marion Deane Well done to our Patroness, and she PM chook Run also a Single Stableford Event.

Abel Cruz 24 points, Runner up Agg Dagan 23 points.

15 Agg Dagan, Clinton’s Jackpot Hole $35.00,well done Agg Saturday 19th August Toogoolawah Members travelled to Esk’s President’s Day (Luke Latter) and

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The Gatton Hawks A grade took on the Dalby Diehards over the weekend to win 40-4.

PHOTO: ANN BICHEL

Brisbane Valley Rattlers steaming ahead for 2024

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE BRISBANE Valley Rattlers Australian Football Club have improved by 150% in their 2023 season, according to club president Graham Smith.

“We actually managed to grow the club this year and had some success out on the paddock compared to last season,” Smith said. season in and we won two games, we got absolutely hammered by every club.

“This year we won 7 out of 14 games and we didn’t get beat by 100 points by anyone this time round.”

Smith said the club had Division 2 with a seniors and reserves team, but in order to

do this the Rattlers needed to build on their foundations.

“Our club is formed from really is on increasing our

“Next year I’m hoping to have an under 13s team in the youth space, but I do need to

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try and cover under 8s, 9s, 10s and 11s too.

“Hopefully in 2025 we’ll have a women’s senior team as well.”

The Senior Men’s team ended on a high with a win

“I had a word with the

Pat Moffatt’s Memorial Day in Conjunction with the Esk Cup.

Esk and visiting players.

Congratulations to Toogoolawah member Abel Cruz who Won the Esk Cup with a great score of 60nett.

Sunday 20th August MDGA

Pennants at Esk – Ipswich 1 v Toogoolawah.

Toogoolawah won 3 ½ to 1 ½.

Well done Team T’wah.

Coming events Saturday 26th

The Toogoolawah Kindergarten Charity Day.

Sponsored by South East Country Vets - Bill Roughan, family and Staff.

2 Person Ambrose for Golfers and non Golfers – 11am Shot-

DAM LEVELS

boys after the game and 99% are coming back for next season,” Smith said.

“All the boys that have pulled the guernsey on this year for the mighty Rattlers have been committed to the cause of improving the growth of the club.”

gun Start. For all enquiries phone Peter

Sunday 27th August MDGA

Pennants at Brisbane River –Sandy Gallop v Toogoolawah 8.10am Tee off.

Wednesday 30th August Ladies AM Golf 18 holes 8am Hit off 9 holes 9am hit off.

PM Chook Run 3.00pm hit off.

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE

RIFLE CLUB

A pleasant sunny Saturday afternoon with a strong South regularly, was on offer for the mid 500yd target. Surprisingly some good centers bulls were achieved despitethe wind. Iron Sights out of 105.21.

F.Open. - D. Reddan 117.8 J. Steele 101.3, FTR - R. White 111.3 FSTD. - J. Findlay 113.1, T. Schulz 111.3, R. Cowburn

Next week 600yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE

GATTON HAWKS

clash with Dalby will be played Sunday 27th August @ Cahill Park, Reserve Grade will play at Wattles on Saturday, and the ladies will have a week off. The Ladies team have secured the minor premiership for the third year in a row.

PHOTO: ANNETTE EGGLESTON

Schimke kicking all her goals

TOOGOOLAWAH 11-yearold Makeea Schimke went up against the best from across the state at Chandler Swimming Pool on August 12 and 13.

Six weeks ago, Makeea moved to a Toowoomba school to train further with the Glennie Swimming Club, after driving back and forth for almost a year with her mum.

“I’m doing mornings now and most afternoons too,” she said.

She had a very good weekend at Chandler.

Weekend results

Tries - Leonard BURNS, Tyrone FAULKNER 2, Luke SELF 2, Shannon HICKS 60, Tyrell WOODLEY

Conversions - Leonard BURNS

5; Hayden Lipp

Gatton 12

Tries - Mitchell GRAHAM; Faatupu LISATI

Conversions - Dylan FLANAGAN 2

Try - Jake TAYLOR

Tries - Natalia WEBB 6; Courtney ROBINSON 2; Rikki-Lee BONEY; Ashlea NOLAN; Tashauna WILLIS-DUNCAN

Conversions - Sarah HOGER

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Finals week 1 matches

Saturday August 26 at Platz

Oval, Clifton: Women – Oakey v Newtown; Under 19 – Wattles v Goondiwindi; Reserve

Grade – Gatton v Warwick; A

Grade – Wattles v Warwick

Sunday August 27 at Cahill

Park, Gatton: Women –

Grade – Dalby v Valleys; A

Grade – Gatton v Dalby

KILCOY YOWIES

The Yowies closed the season

Beerwah on Saturday. Unfortunately the team found their form a game too late to play

season and look forward to coming back bigger and better

“I came 7th in 50m breaststroke, out of 156,” she said.

Makeea also came 11th in 100m breaststroke, 17th in 50m butfreestyle.

Mum Annette Eggleston said she was proud of Makeea in whatever she does.

“[Coaches] Dan Eagleson and Steph Bearkley are doing a great job with her and she just keeps improving,” Eggleston said.

next year.

LAIDLEY LIONS

PREM SEMI FINAL SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST

Laidley Under 15s won 30-12 against Redbank

Archer, Mason Thompson

Brooks

SOCCER

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 19 August 2023: Under 10’s Semi-Final: Westminster 5, RUSC Warhorses 2. Senior Men Div 5: Riverlife 10, Rosewood 1. ** Final position: 6th ** Senior Women Div 3: Rosewood 2, Southern Districts 0

** Final position: 6th ** SWQ THUNDER FC

18’s - Forfeit by Coomera Colts

F.C.

23’s - Postponed

Seniors - Postponed

Seniors - 2-0

The Brisbane Valley Rattlers Senior Men’s team with coach Billy North (left) and president Graham Smith (right).PHOTO: FILE

11-year-old Makeea Schimke from Toogoolawah in the black togs.

Rosewood United Soccer Club’s Senior Women’s team after their

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE U13s Rosewood Rooster Rugby League

Development team capped with a triumphant grand Tigers, securing a decisive 38-20 win on August 13. Finishing the season as minor premiers, Roosters in the season to become a consistent team. on trying to get the team and to try and gel them all because it was a completely seasons,” he said.

“As they progressed through the season, they started to get a roll on and

that were above us on the ladder that we were winning games against.

“They just started having U11s and 12s sides and

Esk golfer accomplishes rare feat

ESK Golfer Lyle Robson achieved the ‘shooting your age’ feat while competing at the Esk Country Golf Club on August 5.

The feat is achieved when a player scores at or below their age for an 18-hole round his games with two 39s.

As a life member, Robson has enjoyed playing at the Esk Golf Club since he turned from tennis to golf in 1966.

“I was a tennis player, and because they shifted Sunday competitions to Thursday nights for me and my dad’s transporting business, Thursday night was hopeless,” he said.

“For a new side, I’m very premiership,” he said.

Robson is the oldest playing member at Esk Golf Club and has won seven A-grade championships at the club.

PHOTO: ROSEWOOD ROOSTERS

BY JACOB HAYDEN

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