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You can count on SES

BY GRACE CRICHTON

STATE Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from Somerset came together on May 17 for Wear Orange

to say thanks to the SES.

The four Somerset groups – Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Esk, and Lowood – gathered in Esk for a relaxed night of comradery and cake.

They were joined by representatives from the SES councillors.

SES Somerset Unit local controller Andy Bickerton said the night brought the groups together to enjoy each other’s company.

“I really appreciate these people who are prepared to give up their time,” he said.

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appreciate them, I do respect them, and I think they’re a really valuable asset to the community.

“The community would weren’t around to be called on.”

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THE LAIDLEY Community Centre held a morning tea honouring its volunteers on May 17 in celebration of National Volunteers Week.

Manager of Laidley Community Centre Alana Wahl said the centre relied heavily on its volunteers, and it was essential to recognise their work.

“Not only do we need them, but we also hope to give back by giving them some meaningful way to contribute to the community,” she said.

Laidley Community Centre volunteer Prem Dove said she found a fresh face in town and wanting to get involved in the community.

I didn’t know anybody, so one way

area controller Emilea Daniels thanked the SES members for their work on

“We all know the world turns on volunteers and I think it goes without saying that without the hard work you all do, the community

I thought to meet people was to do something in the community,” she said.

Ms Dove said she volunteered regular reception role.

would certainly miss your presence,” she said.

The SES are seeking new volunteers, particularly in Esk and Toogoolawah.

Contact your nearest SES and Emergency Services

“Depending on what’s happening, if they need a driver for something I do that, or if they need someone to come set up if there’s a function on.”

JESSE HAMILTON

AN UNPREPARED property is a risk to you and your neighbours. Make sure you and your property are

Clear leaves and other debris from roofs and gutters. Close off any areas under decks sticks could gather.

on windows, doors, vents, and weep holes.

Do you have LPG cylinders? Point relief valves away from the house. Display a prominent house or property number.

Can we get through your gate, under your tree, around your house?

Are your bridges or grids able to withstand 13.5 tonne? If not, are they marked? We need access to need about 3.5m in width and about 4m in height or we won’t get into your property. We need about 9m, for a turning circle for our bigger trucks. An

will help us access property boundaries for back burning or controlling

Mow regularly, remove excess long dry grass, dead leaves, branches.

from your home – this includes woodpiles, mower fuel, hanging baskets,

doormats, wheelie bins, your outdoor furniture.

Pack important documents and essential items like passports, birthtion, food and water and protective clothing, a long-sleeved cotton shirt, jeans and boots with thick soles in case you need to leave. Make sure you have appropriate insurance for your home and vehicles and take this info with you.

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The Laidley Community Centre celebrated the work of its volunteers on May 17.

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The newest members of each SES group Lily Austin (Toogoolawah), Alex McLeod (Kilcoy), Trinity Walsh (Lowood), and Sharna Norman (Esk) cut the cake on Wear Orange Wednesday.

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BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE FEDERAL government has announced it will estabnetwork, but logistical information for local governments is scarce at this stage.

The $236 million investment over ten years will be used to purchase and upgrade currently owned by local, state and territory governments.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was a great initiative, but a lack of engagement raised several questions.

“It just concerns me that they will get so far down the road and may not liaise with us,” she said.

Cr Milligan raised conwould be accessed during a disaster event.

Information from council’s water heights, and timings,

Cr Milligan said. “It’s a really vital tool for us to make decisions and get that messaging out to the communities,” she said.

Councillor Janice Holstein raised similar concerns

be shared and accessed once council relinquished ownership of the gauges.

“My only concern is if it’s being taken over federally, what access does our council still have so that we can be up-to-date during a disaster?”

she said.

“That’s probably my concern, to make sure we still have the ability to see all the data on those gauges rather than request it.”

Somerset Regional Council

Mayor Graeme Lehmann said

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network could theoretically reduce council’s ongoing costs and future capital investment which would ultimately reduce the cost to the ratepayer.

“Overall, with albeit lim-

ited information, we see this as a good news story as currently ownership of gauges issolidating under the control of one agency,” he said.

season, multiple independent inquiries called upon the federal government to consolidate, upgrade, and assume responsibility for ongoing maintenance of the

Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Alison Smith said a collaboration with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority in 2021 revealed faults in the system.

“It found too many of the purpose, while others were past their use-by date and unreliable,” she said.

Work in Queensland will Bureau of Meteorology will oversee operation and maintenance.

LVRC ‘lessons learned’ from Grantham parks misstep

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council (LVRC) conceded mistakes were made in the consultation with the Grantham community following backlash to the February 2023 announcement council would remove equipment from Bugler Park.

In the weeks that followed, the Grantham community met submitted a petition to LVRC outlining their requests.

In the May 17 ordinary meeting, councillors resolved most existing infrastructure located in McGarva and Bugler Parks at Grantham, including tables, seats, and toilets, would remain in place.

Meanwhile, the playground will be reinstated at Anzac Park where it will be less susceptible to sandstone surrounding the equipment will be removed and the area reinstated with grass.

Councillor Janice Holstein proposed not to replace a broken barbeque in McGarva Park and to instead place a second at Grantham Community Parklands, which was added to the resolution.

won’t have it get continually damaged,” she said.

Grantham Fuels manager Belinda Barton said the outcome was ‘better than nothing’.

“It’s nice that they actually listened instead of going ‘too bad, so sad’,” Ms Barton said. She hoped LVRC had learned a lesson in communication.

In the meeting agenda, LVRC

noted ‘the project was not publicised via social media or media

were installed at entrances to the relevant parks around the region’.

“It looks like they’re attempting to implement changes so this doesn’t happen again,” Ms Barton said.

Lockyer council brief

Disaster Dashboard Upgrade

COUNCIL’S Disaster Dashboard recently underwent an upgrade to enhance useability and accessibility.

The overall look and feel of the updated platform is cleaner, offers a better grouping of information, and provides additional warnings and alerts with the inclusion of Weather Observations and Fire Danger rating widgets.

The platform has a language feature, which provides the ability to translate the page into more than 130 languages.

The vision impaired can utilise a high contrast and large font features.

Springbrook Park upgrade

Works to upgrade parking and accessibility at Springbrook Park, Withcott is now complete.

Council has widened the pavement along the access road for a improved the access point, and added sealed carpark spaces. There is also improved road pick-up area.

Pledge to drive so others survive

BY JESSE HAMILTON

NATIONAL Road Safety

Week was held from May 12-14, a campaign designed to raise awareness around road safety issues and highlight the impact of road trauma.

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Janice Holstein said the week-long campaign was crucial in instilling safer driving habits on our roads.

“We want to encourage drivers to slow down, give more space on the road and take care on regional roads to make sure we all get home safe,” she said.

“Too many lives are lost on our roads, and we need to remember safer driving is something each one of us can focus on.”

In 2022, there were 299 deaths on Queensland’s roads compared with 288 in NSW and 240 in Victoria.

A further 83 people have already lost their lives on Queensland roads in 2023.

Gatton Police Station Senior Sergeant Rowland Browne said there was a enforcement patrols through-

out the week.

“We’re trying to have an this period, and there is also increased patrols by highway

patrol,” he said.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the week holds an important reminder to drive so

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Flood repair tenders

THE QUEENSLAND Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has approved Somerset Regionalsions.

Contractors have completed works from three of the submissions, there are eight under construction, a ninth submission soon to be awardready to go out for tender.

Somerset Regional Counclloir Kylee Isidro said the contracts would create great opportunities in the local economy.

“We encourage our local businesses to make the most of these opportunities to help Somerset recover,” she said.

that others survive.

“It’s an important message that reminds us that road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” he said.

“It is important that the community understands the approval process behind this enormous volume of photos, designs, tenders and government scrutiny and evidence involved.

“We appreciate the community’s continued patience while we deliver repairs over the next 14 months.”

Police brief: drug seizure, vehicle damage, disorderly behaviour

DETECTIVES from the State Drug Squad seized approximately $23.1 million dollars of cannabis from a property at Coominya on May 15.

Operation Victor Alon was established to investigate an alleged national drug syndicate.

Nineteen greenhouses measuring 70 metres each in length were located, containing 2,976 cannabis plants.

A further 1,593 cannabis

seedlings were located in two hydroponic growth rooms, within a house and shipping container on the property.

32.75kg of dried cannabis was also located.

It is estimated the combined street value of the drugs located is approximately $23.1 million.

No one was located on the property at the time of the search warrant.

On Thursday May 18, de-

tectives conducted a search warrant at a Heathwood property, Brisbane, where they located and arrested a 26-year-old man.

He has been charged with one count of producing a commercial quantity of the dangerous drug cannabis and is expected to appear at Richlands Magistrates Court on June 6.

Investigations remain ongoing to locate others involved. Police appeal to

anyone with information to come forward.

Gravel on Brisbane Valley Highway

A report was received at Toogoolawah Station in relation to vehicle damage sustained by gravel on the Brisbane Valley Highway on May 10.

Toogoolawah police have gravel at the location.

Police are aware there may be other persons who

have had vehicle damage.

Police request any person whose vehicle was damaged because of this incident to please contact Toogoolawah Station or Policelink (131 444) and provide details.

Behaviour in licensed premises

In recent weeks, there have been several instances where Toogoolawah

Police have been called to attend disorderly behaviour

from patrons attending liquor licensed premises.

Fines close to $1000 can be and have been issued for any patron acting in a disorderly, offensive, threatening or violent way.

Matters can also be directed to the Magistrates Court for Prosecution.

Patrons and staff at liquor licensed premises all have obligations to keep the community safe and amenable to everyone.

Funds help Corey feel at home

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE ROAD of recovery is rarely smooth, but this Lockyer Valley couple is optimistic about their future.

Corey and Lisa Teske’s lives changed when Corey was in a motor vehicle accident in South Street, Gatton in 2018.

“From when he opened his eyes we were told to prepare that Corey most likely wouldn’t walk, talk or eat on his own again,” Lisa said.

There were long term impacts from a brain injury and compression fracture to his pelvis, among other injuries. to learn how to move again, track people with his eyes, and speak.

Now he can communicate, he is working on clear speech, and learning to play golf again in a standing wheelchair.

He can stand unaided at home and take supervised steps with a frame, but

Corey mostly gets around by wheelchair.

To help Corey and Lisa newly purchased duplex at the Sunshine Coast, Corey’s family started a GoFundMe campaign on May 8.

“We struggle to ask for help because we know people have their own struggles, but we are very grateful that my Auntie and Uncle wanted to help make it easier on us so I can get closer to independence,” Corey said.

“We are thankful for anything we receive as we know times are tough at the moment for everyone.”tions were funded, but items like a double drawer dishwasher, remote controlled lighting, covers for outdoor ramps and more were not.

“The next step is having easy and safe access to the entire home so he can become independent and smash those goals,” Lisa said.

“The GoFundMe money

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will help us tie it all together.”

Corey said although life had changed and he can’t work or play cricket any-

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more, he hoped he could still achieve some life goals.

“I always wanted a family one day, hopefully that’s still on the cards for us once the

Calling Gatton’s seniors

LOCKYER Valley Early Education Centre (LVEEC), Gatton, has connected with Able Australia to implement the Intergen Connections Program.

Queensland Childcare Services nominated supervisor Caitlin Stait said LVEEC welcomed seniors in the area (60 years plus) to spend 10am2pm on a Friday each week with the kindergarten children, helping them learn and play.clude reduced loneliness and isolation, increased wellbeing and simply something they can enjoy and look forward to each week,” Mrs Stait said.

is Friday June 2 and it will continue weekly.

“I’ll keep working hard and be thankful I can still have a good future.”

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“If you are interested in participating or know anyone who is, we would love to hear from you and support you to be involved,” Mrs Stait said. Contact Able Australia on 5600 0730 for more.

With guest Speaker Ross Blanch Farmer & Lifeline Volunteer 8am Saturday 3rd June

Ross is a dairy farmer from Rosewood area who has been farming dairy, stud & beef cattle along with broad acre crops his whole life.

30 years ago, Ross decided to be of help in the community and chose Lifeline, as there was a need for phone crisis support workers.

Three years ago, when the drought became crippling, there were many farmers struggling with no feed, next to no water and stock that were worth nothing.

So that is when Ross went to Lifeline Community Recovery management and suggested a phone line for farmers. The Farmer to a Lifeline Farmer started. Since then, Ross has answered over 1,000 phone calls and visits to farms in need. Ross is available 24 hours a day.

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Beau inspired to be a team player by Mayor

BY JACOB HAYDEN

YEAR 11 student Beau

Devey spent Thursday May 4 shadowing Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC)

Mayor Tanya Milligan and came to appreciate the value of teamwork and career opportunities in local government.

Beau is a Faith Lutheran College Plainland student, studying psychology, HPE, business and other core subjects.

He played for the Valley Rugby Union Club in 2023 and signed up to play GBC Sport (Greater Brisbane Conference) through school.

Beau said he was interested in studying architecture or becoming a HPE teacher, ‘which are two completely “If that goes sideways I might look into coming

and working with council, cool,” he said. that look like they would be lot to learn.”

Beau said Cr Milligan put things into perspective ‘for

how the community has to

just take her, it takes everyone,” Beau said. would like to take into his own life, including sport.

solo job, you listen to the community and you can use that to help and make everything better,” he said.

take them to win a game, position.”

Schools receive funding for upgrades

HARLIN State School will receive $25,000 to build a new outdoor learning space as part of the federal government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.

Harlin State School principal Jo McCormick said the upgrades would go towards a permaculture garden.

“It provides an extension to all of our curriculum,” she said.

“What we’ve done is after COVID and the

Pigs

drought, we’ve revitalised our permaculture garden.

“So that will be an extension of that program where the kids will not only be propagating but using the food to cook.”

Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said he was proud of local schools and students.

“Everyone has had a tough few years,” he said.

“It means better facilities to help them learn in a top-class environment.”

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and Faith Lutheran College year 11 student Beau Diver.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Harlin State School will use federal funding to build a new outdoor learning space.

PHOTO: HARLIN STATE SCHOOL

Making money for Maddox

MADDOX’S Helping Hand Foundation (MHHF) held its annual fundraising event at Porters Plainland Hotel on Thursday May 18, raising more than $78,000.

MHHF began in 2021 after Michael and Shelley Porter’s accident at home in 2018, requiring specialised surgery on his left hand.

The foundation partners with the Australian Centre for

Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions to facilitated access to specialised skills and technology for countless patients across Queensland, children in particular.

Guests were treated to a three course meal and entertainment and were able to bid on donated goods to support the fundraiser.

MHHF will hold its charity golf day at Gatton Jubilee Golf Club on November 11.

SOMERSET Regional Councillors and Member for Blair Shayne Neumann

Memorial Park’s custom

Thursday May 18. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail themed station, designed by Urban Play, $250,000 funding by through the Local Road

Community Infrastructure Program.

Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the train design was -

ground so close to the rail trail,” Cr Lehmann said.

Mr Neumann said thement money.

“I understand there was some debate about wheth-

er it should be a red train or a green train, can I tell Somerset Council I would one too,” he said. consultant Kate Heise-something so iconic.

“The whole idea for this sure there was some-

all the different ages and abilities, not only from awe manufacture has gone through a stringent design organised a free sausage sizzle for guests.

RIGHT: Mike Tyler provided magical entertainment, with Lyndal Brown, Noel Cass, Cameron Brown, Anna Sillett and Regan Cass.

LEFT: Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation directors Erin Zischke, Michael and Shelley Porter, and Casey Seiler. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Local diners Marie Voorma, Eileen and John Burrows, Terry Grant, Whit Logan, Lyn Grant and Judy Logan.

Somerset Councillors Jason Wendt, Sean Choat and Kylee Isidro, Member for Blair Shayne Neumann, Somerset Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke and Mayor Graeme Lehmann, with Fernvale train enthusiasts at the new playground. PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Porters Plainland staff purchased special uniforms for the event, with 100% of funds going to Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation.

Winners crowned at Lowood Show Ball

Wormington Junior Showgirl: Latisha

Tiny Tots Princess: Ma-

Hansen

Tiny Tots Prince: Haydn

Tobler

Princess: Savanna Ayres

Junior Male: Paul Ken-

nedy Show Queen: Shanesia

Junior Matron: Lahtasha Lewis

Senior Matron: Desley Pearson

Senior Male: Harry Roper

LEFT: Lowood Show’s Tiny Tots Princess Macie-Ann Hansen.

BELOW: Junior Showgirl

Latisha Kennedy, Junior Male Paul Kennedy, Junior Matron

Lahtasha Lewis, Queen Shanesia Pfeffer, Senior Male Harry Roper, and Senior Matron Desley Pearson were crowned at the Lowood Show Ball on May 20.

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Princess Savannah Ayres.

2022 Tiny Tot Princess Sophie Tobler, 2023 Tiny Tot Prince Haydn Tobler, Tyler Tobler, and Xavier Tobler.

Festival celebrates global cultures

THE LOCKYER Multicultural Festival brought a showcase of culture, music, dance, art, and food to Laidley’s Ferrari Park on May 21. A variety of markets, food vendors, and information stalls gave festival goers plen-

ty to peruse and explore.

The main stage boasted a back-to-back line up of entertainment from various cultures and nationalities.

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LEFT: Scarlett, Sukhvinder, and Karl Singh made lanterns.

BELOW: The Heilani Polynesian Dance Troupe taught festival goers a hula dance.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

One of the many international food vendors were Raju Grandhi, Geeta Grandhi, Srinivas S, and Lakshmi Sailaia, serving up a variety of Indian delights.

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The Solomon Islander Dance Troupe.

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Marburg hosts under eights fun

MARBURG State School

hosted their Under Eights day on Wednesday May 17, welcoming Ashwell, Tarampa, Haigslea, Mt Marrow State School students and children from Marburg’s Playgroup and Bush Kids for some awesome entertainment.

Marburg Prep-3 teacher

Keah Storta said the event had grown with two more

schools in attendance and

“We had AFL Queensland out, the Old McDonald’s Farm, and this year Drop Bear Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came in to show us some skills and drills,” she said. Rosewood State High School volunteers students supported Marburg seniors in running the day.

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LEFT: Haigslea preppies Hamish and Billy having some hopping fun.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

There was plenty of fun, messy activities for west Ipswich students to get involved in.

Pirate fun day for big kids and little ones

IT WAS anchors away at Mt Whitestone State School on May 19 for International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

But it wasn’t just swashbuckling fun, they were raising money for a vital cause.

Students dressed up and made a gold coin donation to Childhood Cancer Support.

Childhood Cancer Support is a registered charity founded by families who

focuses on advocacy and improvement in treatment facilities.

The wee buccaneers got in on the fun too.

Maggie Moo Music has joined the weekly playgroup this term and the under 5s were treated to a morning of nautical fun.

Maggie Moo Music is a Toowoomba based business providing music, movement, and sensory classes for children.

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The playgroup joined in the day’s theme with Maggie Moo Music providing a range of activities, music, and sensory play.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

RIGHT: Ashwell year 2 student Matika added her artwork to Ipswich Libraries’ reef art.

Mt Whitestone students dressed up as pirates to raise money for Childhood Cancer Support on International Talk Like Pirate Day.

Barros and Schaeper capture energy in motion

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE VIBRANT and emotive artwork of Nury Barros and Tracey Schaeper was welcomed to Lockyer Valley Art Gallery at the opening of ‘Energy in Mortion’ on Friday May 19.

Ms Schaper and Mrs Barros’ art uses liquid mediums like acrylic pouring techniques and alcohol inks to create evocative and inspired art.

“Energy in Motion basically is emotions, and what we pour into the artwork we create,” Mrs

Barros said.

“It’s also about our styles of developing art, which is using

Ms Schaeper said pouring acrylics can wield unpredictable results.

“I love doing it because it’s

a little bit more unexpected and it’s uncontrollable, which I love... this has been really freeing,” she said.

‘Energy in Motion’ will be on display until July 9 at the art gallery, within the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre.

School bands brace for battle

THREE high schools in the region will collide this Friday night, May 26, for Battle of the Bands and a musical showcase at Laidley State High School.

Laidley, Lockyer District and Toogoolawah State High School concert bands will compete for the title, while six grunge bands will compete in the rock band category.

Valley cluster music co-ordinator and instrumental music teacher Jessica Logan said it would be an exciting night.

“We start off with our formal music and then go into our informal classroom side, it’s really cool we can combine both in a concert,” Mrs Logan said.

“There will be trophies handed out on the night for best rock band and best concert ensemble.

Mrs Logan said all three schools would join for a large concert performance ten weeks in the making.

“If you enjoy any form of live music and would like to support all of the home-grown young musicians just starting out, this is the place to be on a Friday night.

“Where else would you rather be?”

Doors open 5:15pm with performances running from 5:30-7pm, with an intermission. Contact Laidley SHS for more information.

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Koala conservation project starts planting along Sandy Creek

VOLUNTEERS got to work -

ridor on Saturday May 20.

Care4esK members, volunteers, and Somerset councillors spent the morning planting 120 Blue Gums along the Sandy Creek township.

The tree planting is part of the Koala Health and Rehabilitation Esk Somerset (KHaRES) project, a koala conservation project in partnership with Australian

Earths Law Alliance and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Care4esK president Darren Bate said the stretch of creek bank needed extensive clearing before any trees could be planted.

“It was overgrown, weed infested, full of exotic woody trees, and we just opened it up, cleared it, so we had better access and also better access for the koalas,” he said.

“Once we opened it up,

we found there’s nice silky oaks, native frangipanis, lots of lomandras, dianellas, coming up underneath all that grass anyway.”

The KHaRES project was funded by a federal government grant and involves land surveys and scat studies to investigate the health of the koala population around Mount Glenn Rock.

The tree planting is just one aspect of the project.

“This is the rehabilitation aspect of that,” Mr Bate

said.

Care4esK has comm unity tree planting days planned for June 10 at Hertrich Place and another pencilled in for September.

“A big thank you to the volunteers that came today and the councillors that attended today,” Mr Bate said.

“It made a lot of hard work very light work and a fun, happy, community event for the morning.”

GRACE CRICHTON

Care4esK and volunteers planted 120 Blue Gums along Sandy Creek in Esk to help rehabilitate the koala corridor on Saturday.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Artists Tracey Schaeper and Nury Barros at the opening of ‘Energy in Motion’ at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery. PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN Bill Hill and Ned Norton who is portrayed in the pastel piece ‘Ned and Scratchie’ by Nury Barros.

Rousing school anthem strikes chord

BY GRACE CRICHTON

IT’S NOT every day a Golden Guitar winning singer-songwriter rolls into town, but Josh Arnold is on a mission to put small towns on the map.

The country musician visited Flagstone Creek State School over the past month to write an original song and capture their identity and values.

The resulting ‘Here Come the Magpies’ is an anthem to the generations who have passed through the school and the sense of family in this tight knit community.

Mr Arnold has travelled the state as part of Small Town Culture, his songwriting project which has reached more than 300 communities and schools.

“I have a real connection with them because I grew up as a kid in a small town,” he said.

Principal Rebecca Brown invited Mr Arnold

to Flagstone Creek with the P&C’s support and he

out what makes the school unique.

“It’s important to have a

song with strong lyrics that capture the school,” he said.

“I chat with the kids at the

First shot at grand pumpkin for Mt Whitestone State School kids

YOUNG growers of Mt Whitestone State School threw their hat in the ring at this year’s Ekka Grand Pumpkin competition, and although they didn’t bring home a ribbon, they had fun doing it.

small Lockyer Valley school entered the Ekka pumpkin competition, judged on April 29.

Students planted and

watered the seeds, provided by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland, and tended to the vegetable as it grew.

When weighed at school, it was just over 10kg but at the just under double digits.

One student suspected the Ekka’s scales were broken.

It was just a bit lighter

than the champion heaviest pumpkin, a whopping 202kg from Downlands College, but not that far away from the third placing 42.5kg pumpkin entered by Wilsonton Agricultural Field Centre in the youth class.

Now they are practiced pumpkin growers, the students are into the planning stages for next year’s competition.

start of the day, sing a song or two, get to know them and get their ideas.”

‘here come the magpies’, a sporting rallying cry from the school’s past, and Mr Arnold knew he had a hook.

“It’s really just getting something to sing to me, a line, and that’s how the music comes,” he said.

The whole school recorded the chorus and three student soloists sang the verses in the library, transformed into a temporary recording studio by Mr Arnold’s sound engineers, and he revisited the school in subsequent

Miss Brown said it was rewarding to see children embrace the process.

“There are a lot of kids the arts and we’re always looking at new opportunities to give them or experiences to enhance that area,” she said.

You can view ‘Here Come the Magpies’ at youtube. com/@SmallTownCulture

Mt Whitestone State School entered a 10kg pumpkin in the time the school has participated in the competition.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Flagstone Creek State School students have their own school song, written and recorded by country musician Josh Arnold as part of his Small Town Culture project.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Esk-use me, you coming to the Show? 2023

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FUN takes centre stage at this year’s Esk Show. With free, unlimited rides from 10am to 7pm on Saturday May 27, and access to all the best

2023 Esk Show is not one to miss.

Esk Show Society

secretary Sally Jess said all the usual entertainment

including face painting, pig races, the animal farm, side show alley, chainsaw races and agricultural displays.

“We have lawnmower racing, we have show dogs, we have a fashion parade,” Mrs Jess said.

“We have two wood-chop championships on Saturday, the Queensland women’s title championship and the elimination championship.

“Urban Utilities have

come on board this year and they will be doing one performance on stage and

two roving performances. we have the spectacular The show society’s motto was ‘bringing the

community together’, and Mrs Jess is excited to see the community do just that.

“What a great place to do it, at the Esk Show,” she said.

“People come from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, it just has that nice, regional show feeling.

“It’s great to be involved in this show, because it showcases all the agricultural diversity we have in the Somerset region.”

A new feature of the Esk Show is the interactive dinosaurs, who will do stage shows and roam the showgrounds.

“We like to bring something new to the show each and every year, so we have that standard and we push the bar every year,” Mrs Jess said.

“There’s not too many shows that put free rides on either, and we’ve got eight of them.”

The 2023 Esk Show will have chainsaw races and host two woodchop championships on Saturday, the Queensland Women’s title championship, and the elimination championship. PHOTOS: FILE

Young ones will show off their creative talents with clever fruit and veg critter creations.

Young farmers rise to the challenge in Esk

BY JACOB HAYDEN

Plenty of poultry

THE hen house is full at this year’s Esk Show.

Poultry steward Ben Biddle said they were including plenty of junior of newcomers.

“We’re looking to have

including Old English

“Come along and say

“Everyone’s friendly and we look forward to seeing as many people as

GRACE CRICHTON

THE NEEDLEWORK section at the 2023 Esk show will feature a new category that allows entrants to display their work on International Women’s Day.

Chief steward of the needlework section Jenny Rains said entrants will make a 10 the colours of International Women’s Day.

year’s quilt that gets hung in the city hall on Ms Rains encouraged people to present work to support their local show.

“People should enter a piece in to show

JESSE HAMILTON

If you are interested in competing in the YFC or a Community Challenge, contact organiser Matthew Heck. PHOTO: FILE

Poultry steward Ben Biddle has a full shed of poultry lined up for the Esk Show. Pictured with exhibitor Bree-Ann Graves at the 2022 show. PHOTO: FILE

Meet show ball winners at Esk Show

BY JACOB HAYDEN

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Esk Showgirl Jo-Reese Donald, Junior Showgirl Hannah Wilkes and Princess and highest fundraiser Isabella

This coming Saturday, the girls will be out and about at the Esk Show to gather expeShowgirl Jo-Reese Donald

said she had a wonderful night, spending time with her family and meeting new

“I’ve always wanted to be Showgirl, so I guess it’s my time to show the community what I can bring and be the wider younger voice for the community,”

The winners will parade

Strong showing expected in produce

ESK SHOW Society chief steward of fruit and vegetables Keith Abraham said he was expecting high quality produce this weekend.

“I’m expecting a good number of entries in the fruit and vegetables this year, and I hope it will equal last year’s entries, which were very good,” Mr Abraham said.

“At last year’s show we reached a milestone with the produce section being female.

“This year’s judge, although not a female, will be coming from Dalby, and as an experienced judge will be judging the produce, fruit

and vegetables.”

Mr Abraham said the pumpkins on show would be a highlight for many visitors.

LEFT: Esk Showgirl

PHOTOS: JACINTA LOUISE PHOTOGRAPHY

RIGHT: Esk Junior Showgirl 2023 Hannah Wilkes, wearing her

BELOW: : Esk Princess

How do farmers fare in the Budget?

THE FEDERAL Budget was announced on Tuesday May 9 and agricultural advocates have weighed in on the key areas of concern for farmers and agri-businesses.

National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simson said the cost-of-living-focused budget would do nothing to get to the heart of – which NFF polling showed was weighing on the minds of eight out of ten Australians.

“This budget ignores practical solutions that could have provided a double-whammy of price relief for households and a stronger more vibrant agriculture sector,” Ms Simson said.

The NFF pointed to road funding, tax incentives, and measures to address worker shortages as areas where the Budget falls short.

“Right along the supply

chain, the businesses which grow, process and transport immense pressure,” Ms Simson said.

The NFF, and industry representative body for vegetable growers AUSVEG welcomed additional funding

for biosecurity, but agreed the announcement of an additional levy on farmers to contribute to it did not take burden primary producers are already shouldering to fund biosecurity activities.

Ms Simson said farmers

would face a bill equivalent to 10% of their industry-led agricultural levies – which already fund many biosecurity activities and organisations.

“The move to have farmers foot the bill is a bitter pill to swallow,” Ms Simson said.

“What’s more, we bear the

cost of managing historical pest and disease incursions and face the enormous threats posed by pests and diseases on our doorstep.”

Ms Simson said calls for urgent funding to repair and improve regional and rural road networks have gone

unanswered.

“Over the past few months have swallowed crops and pastures and caused major infrastructure damage, creating heartache for farmers and food shortages in our supermarkets,” Ms Simson said.

“The $250 million in new funding committed is barely a drop in the ocean in terms of what’s needed.”

Ms Simson welcomed a $370.8 million investment in Mobility program.

“While we welcome the investment in one solution to ease the labour crisis facing Australian farmers, the government continues to force industry to put all our eggs in one basket,” she said.

“If the scheme continues to be inaccessible to small see how it will answer our workforce issues.”

Weaner steers top $1400 at Toogoolawah Show & Sale

Shepherdson and Boyd’s annual Weaner Steer Show and Sale saw an outstanding quality yarding of 4726 head. Buyers travelled from Taroom, Wondoan, Roma, Rockhampton, Monto, Mundubbera, Eidsvold, Boonah, Beaudesert and everywhere in between to secure quality runs of coastal bred weaners that perform all over the country. The steers topped at $1400 for a pen of Charbray weaner steers account Grieve Bro’s of Colinton.

Eskdale Cattle P/L presented an outstanding run of 604 weaner steers and were awarded the champion pen of the show. Eskdale Cattle P/L Charolais portion topping at $1380, $1380 & $1360. Their Santa X Portion topped at $1210 & $1200. Paradise Grazing of Nanango sold Charolais X weaner Steers to a top of $1370, $1340 & $1310/head. Moteham P/L of Lyndhurst Station Anduramba sold their usual top-quality run of F2 Charolais Steers with pens topping at $1340, $1310 & $1300/head. Luck Farming of Mt Mort sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1350 & $1320.

Fogg & Gloag Families of Toogoolawah sold Simmental X steers topping at $1340/ head. Tandora grazing of Maryborough sold Charbray weaner steers for $1300, $1240 & $1200/head & Limousin X weaner steers topping at $1260/head. G & T Reiser sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1290/head. C & S Henderson of Mt Byron sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1290/head. Karreman

Quarries of Harlin sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1220/head. Dallas & Charlene Allery of Milford Rocks sold a quality run of Charolais and Simbrah X weaner steers topping at $1280, $1250 & $1240/head. G & D Francis of Anduramba sold a quality pen

& S Gittins of Goomeri sold a quality line of Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1380/head. Jilrift P/L of Grandchester sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1230/head.

Delcosta P/L of Linville sold a quality run of Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1260/ head. G & C Lynch of Esk sold Charbray weaner steers to a top of $1240/head. Coogar

P/L of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1190/head. The Enks Family of Black Jack Creek sold Simmental X weaner steers for $1190/head. Moteham P/L of Lyndhurst

station sold their F1 Hereford X Brahman

weaner steers for $1200/head. Brown Family Trust of Coominya sold Brangus X weaner

steers for $1250/head. Galloway Cattle of Lower Cressbrook sold Simmental X weaner

steers for $1270/head. Glenhills Past Sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1230/head.

Rathcool Enterprises of Fernvale sold Angus X weaner steers for $1250/head. ATG Pastoral of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1260/head. MC Ebern of Linville

Sold Charolais X weaner Steers for $1310/ head. H C Mort sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1270/head. J & P O’Shea of Blenheim sold Charolais X steers for $1290/head.

R & C Buckham of Tarome sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1260/head.

PHOTO: Champion Pen of Weaner Steers account of Eskdale Cattle PTY LTD sold for $1380/head. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHEPHERDSON & BOYD

Russell Titmarsh of Mt Byron sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1250/head. Mudloo Pastoral of Kilkivan sold Simmental X steers for $1140/head. Glenvale Pastoral of Jimna sold Angus X weaner steers for $1250/head. Allery & Sons of Moore sold Brangus X steers for $1160/head. Delcosta P/L sold Angus X weaner steers for $1190/head. From Enterprises of Coominya sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1190/head. Croftby Downs of Moogerah sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1210/head. Sarger P/L of Linville sold Charolais X weaner steers to a top of $1250/ head. Woodmillar Santas of Gayndah sold Santa X weaner steers for $1310/head. GJ & DR Francis of Anduramba sold Santa X weaner steers for $1250/head.

From Enterprises of Coominya sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1200/head. J,B & S Gittins of Goomeri sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1120/head. ATG Pastoral of Kilcoy sold Droughtmaster steers for $1100/ head. HC Mort of Mt Mort sold Speckle Park X weaner steers for $1020/head. Ninbah Pastoral of Eidsvold sold Speckle Park X weaner steers for $940/head. Dallas & Charlene Allery of Milford Rocks sold Brahman weaner steers for $1170/head. G & T Reiser of Gregors Creek sold Brahman X weaner steers for $1100/head. Paradise Grazing of Nanango sold Brahman X steers for $1200/head.

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SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1021

Mount Berryman Road, Thornton

Block Size: 987ac

“Phoenix Hills” comprises of 5 separate titles accessed by a gazetted road approximately 20 minutes drive further up the creek from the small & picturesque town of Laidley, or approximately 25 minutes from Gatton. It has a solar bore pump connected to a tank that is fed from a permanent spring to 110KL header tank which then gravity feeds to ten x 1KL stock troughs throughout the property. Six separate paddocks for easy stock rotation. Steel/ timber cattle yards with loading ramp & trough. There is a well sealed donga with two separate rooms both with air con & amenities (not connected). Parcels of land this size are rare to the market, & would suit multiple use including but not limited to grazing, eco tourism & weekender use.

Offers Considered Above $1.45m

Kentville 9 Mischke Rd

One for the horse lovers -38.45ha

Situated between Lowood & Gatton, 1 hour from Brisbane & 40 mins Toowoomba. Set up for training horses, included is:- Produce shed approx 13m x 16m. Approx 13.5m x 10.5m shed. Approx 28m x 8.75m machinery shed. 40+ safe yards. 10 Large safe paddocks. 4 foaling yards. Large Sand round yard. Mare & foal crush. Water license. All paddocks have shelters & water troughs. Comfortable Queenslander style, 3 Bedroom + 2 sleepout home

Linda George 0401 690 320 Auction 27/5/23 at 9:00am Cultural Centre Gatton

gatton.eldersrealestate.com.au EldersGatton, 2/279EasternDrive,Gatton(07)54621788

5465 1493

150 Patrick St Laidley Qld 4341 Ray

Bachmann Real Estate

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Office: 61 Railway St, Gatton www.allpropertygatton.com

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1Andrews Crt

ABD 3121.5Ac

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 27TH MAY 10 TO 10:45

Renovated and ready to go.. Situated on 6,000m2 corner block, with-in close proximity to shops & the Warrego Hwy. Complete with new internal paint, flooring, blinds, air conditioners, ceiling fans and newly renovated bathroom. All the hard work has been done.. Move in readyGreat location. Featuring: 3 B/R with built-ins & main has a/c /Spacious separate lounge with air con/ Tidy Kitchen with Brekkie bench /Separate

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For Sale $580,000

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NicoleJeeves 0428 396 589

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

4 Sundew Cres

Kensington Grove

This partially built home needs to be completed. The plan shows 4 bedrooms, master with large walk in robe, bath and double basins. Bedrooms 2 & 3 with walk through robes into a shared ensuite. Main bathroom with bath, shower & separate toilet. Media room. Butler’s pantry. Alfresco area.

Auction onsite this Sat, 27.5.2023 at 3.30pm.

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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

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building 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 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

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 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 0100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, GFernvale 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, Wood-

lands 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, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church

Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays

12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

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

Lockyer Ladies Seniors

Support Group 2nd & 4th Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18

Tryhorn St Grantham, 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 Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth

Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

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

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

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

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

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

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24

Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL

Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

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

Lowood Lions Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station

lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood 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

My Local Market Plainland

7am-12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon

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

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

Rosewood Monthly Market

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

Rosewood Seniors Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

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

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

The North Water. 2.20 The

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Weeks Of War. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor.

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 10.15 Late Programs.

Round 5. Highlights.

Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. La Vuelta Femenina. Highlights. 4.30 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 Dirty Bird. 5.35 Weeks Of War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. 8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. 9.30 Patagonia. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004) 10.00 MOVIE:

Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: You’ve Got Mail. (1998)

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

11.55 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (PG, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries.

R) 12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+, R)

9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Oblivion. (2013) (R)

11.05 Movie: Maze Runner: The Death Cure. (2018) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Sydney v Carlton.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 6.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 Law & Order. (M, R)

11.50 Footy Classified. (M)

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 RBT. (M, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (M, R)

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+)

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

8.30

(PG, R)

8.00 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R)

8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.40 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R)

9.00 Ghosts. (M, R)

9.30 Kevin Can F*** Himself. (M)

10.50 In Limbo. (M, R)

11.20 Fisk. (M, R)

11.50 Portlandia. (M, R)

8.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

9.15 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.15 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

8.50 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R) 10.15 Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure. (M, R)

11.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (M, R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG, R)

10.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife.

(M, R)

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Gold Coast Suns v Western Bulldogs.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: The Grey. (2011) (MA15+, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Men In Black

II. (2002) (PG, R)

10.30 Movie: Alien: Covenant. (2017)

(MA15+, R)

1.00 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

1.30 The Car Club. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Motorway Patrol.

(PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Danger Close: The Battle Of Long Tan. (2019) (MA15+, R)

10.55 Movie: New Jack City. (1991) (MA15+, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. (PG)

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

11.00 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) 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)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 Charmed. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: Hope Springs. (2012) (M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

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

8.30 Alone.

9.40 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Rio.

10.35 Alone Australia. (M, R)

Aged 81 years.

Taken into God's care on the 10th of May 2023.

Loving husband to Noela Golding.

Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather of David (dec), Michael, Anne-Marie, Brian and Paul; Michael, Jacob, Claire, Matthew, Kristy-lee, Elliot, Lucy and Henry; Koban and Vinnie.

A celebration of James life will be held at St Alban’s Anglican Church, 68 Railway Street, Gatton commencing at 11am Monday 29th of May 2023, followed by a graveside committal at Gatton Lawn Cemetery, Lake Apex Drive, Gatton.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Gatton Show Society.

P: 0408 758 688

Farm Supervisor

Agriculture

Permanent full-time

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Salary: $80,352 - $86,705 per annum

Location: Gatton Research Facility

REF: QLD/483149/23

Key Duties: Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, weeding, chemical application, care, and maintenance of vegetable and field grain crops.

Skills/Abilities: Establish good working relationships with colleagues and clients. Manage the Farm hand staff in accordance with DAF policies and procedures.

Maintain heavy plant, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure.

Enquiries: Andrew Kelly Phone: 0408 064 389 https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD483149-23

Closing Date: Monday, 5 June 2023

ROOFPLUMBERSWANTED

We are looking for Roof Plumbers to join the team on The Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 expansion and upgrade project.

- Immediate Start

- Great pay rate

- Conditions under the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC)

- RDO’S

- Weekly Pay runs

- Preferably live within 65km Radius of Spring Creek (Job Site) Join Queensland's biggest and most sought after roofing contractor with the opportunity to continue employment long term.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

ANIMALS & POULTRY

5 x Lowline Heifers, approx 12mths old, $600 each Ph: 0418 157 154

Jack Russell Puppies - 3 Girls, 2 Boys. Tricolour smooth coat and longer. Wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. Ready 1st June. View Lockyer Waters BIN: 0011846546377 Ph: 0418 609 200

1 x purebred droughtmaster steer 17months

1 x purebred droughtmaster weaner steer 7months

Quiet animals. Ph: 0754624965 / 0432629192.

Isa Brown layers, 18 months old. $10.00 each. Mt Forbes/Mutdapilly area. Ph. Rob 0418895240 or Helen 0447450770.

Bird seed - white french millet, 18kg, $23. Rosewood. Ph: 0401 002 829 Giveaway greyhound training starter box 0419 221496

COCKATOO cages. 2 large $10 each, 5 medium $8 each, or the lot for $50, good condition. Phone 0439 108 362.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

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

ACCESSORIES

Left and Right sliding glass windows in frames for Flexiglass canopy $150 0419 221 496

BOATING & CARAVANS

0429 354 728

BOOKS

Kwik Sew Pattern Books $10 each Text: 0423169065

Wanted to Exchange - 40 x Hardcover Western books (ex Library), paperback westerns also available. Ph: 07 5465 8323.

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

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave $20 Very Large. Text: 0423169065.

Washing machine, front loader, Whirlpool, AWM8191, 6th sense, $500 ono. Ph 0439 108 362.

FURNITURE

double bed; pick-up from Forest Hill. Ph 0428 198 333

Two recliners good condition $75 each Ph 0422 315 707

casters comes with protector and bedspread, unmarked no stains. Located at Villeneuve $65 PH 0418 886 803

GARDENING

Small squares grassy lucerne, small squares of rhodes grass, small squares millet. Round bales of rhodes grass.

List

with lock up drawer $350. Ph 0422 315 707

MAY

Thu May 25

Peace Ladies Stall 8am-11.30am in front of IGA Gatton

Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer

Laidley Catholic Hall, 10am, $5 admission, Devonshire tea, bring and buy stalls, raffles, 0429806042

Free BBQ Lockyer Community Centre

CAMS project, Littleton Park, 3pm5.30pm, 54623355

Fri May – Sat May 27

Esk Show 72 Esk Hampton Rd, Friday judging day horses and trade stalls, Saturday main show day: unlimited free rides at sideshow alley, trade stalls, food vendors, taste of Somerset, lawn mower racing, ute barrel racing, competitions, fireworks spectacular.

Fri May 26-Sun May 28

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show

Postmans Ridge Hall, opening night May 26 at 6pm, canapes with free drink on arrival, live music by JDF Entertainment, tickets $40 at lockyervalleytickets.com.au, art show 10am-3pm on Saturday, art show and markets 9am to 12pm Sunday, entry $2 Sat/Sun.

Thu June 1

78th Birthday Tombola QCWA Glenore Grove, 9.30am for 10am start, Glenore Grove Hall, homemade morning tea $5 entry, Tombola ticket $1/sheet, raffle, lucky door prizes. 0459320538

Fri June 2

June Challenge: Drawing with Linda 9.30am-12.30pm, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood 0754641544

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Community Hall, Chattanooga 7.30pm11.30pm, $10 includes supper. 0423849002

Sat June 3

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Nanango Markets, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am, 54261468 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. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

Mixed Media on Canvas Workshop

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, 9.30am1pm, member $25, non-members $45, all materials and morning tea supplied. Book via trybooking.com/CINFN enquiries lockyervalleyarts@gmail.com

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg

Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco, 0409481681

Sun June 4

Art Centre Open Day 9.30am-2pm, Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, free entry, art demonstrations, free art and craft activities, sausage sizzle/cold drinks, hot coffee and snacks by Kiki s Kafe, arts crafts pottery and plants for sale.

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, fundraiser in aid of Murphys Creek Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $10, mystery guest artists, lucky door prizes and raf-

fles, free tea and coffee, cold drinks on sale, BYO lunch, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, walk ups welcome, everyone welcome. 0478543067; 46305143

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors

Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm-4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Fri June 9-Sat June 10

Toogoolawah Show horses, stud beef, led steer spectacular, chainsaw racing, woodchopping and lots more, Saturday night fireworks and band, Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

Sat June 10

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets

Fresh fruit and vegies, local honey, woodwork, morning teas, artisan soaps, patchwork and sewing, live music, sausage sizzle, face painting and so much more.

Valley Fest Littleton Park Gatton, 10am4pm, live entertainment, activities and entertainment, photo booth, food trucks, free entry, celebrating Queensland Day, brought to you by Lockyer Community Centre Gatton. 54623355 Lowood CWA Cent Sale Lowood CWA Hall, 12 noon for 1pm start, $2. 54261514

Millinery Workshop Ma Ma Creek Community Centre, 1pm-4.30pm, create your own uniquely you hat or fascinator with expert milliner Donna Dobbs, all materials provided, afternoon tea included, $65pp, bookings 0467566632 or 0413333681

Sun June 11

Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Coronation Hall Somerset Dam, 3pm, 0419588138

Wed June 14

Seniors Health Hub Laidley Cultural Centre 10am-1pm, access basic hearing, eye and other checks, useful health information, plus tea and coffee, lucky door prizes, hosted by Able Australia 0756000733

Fri June 16-Sat June 17

Lowood Show Lowood Showgrounds night program on Saturday.

Sat June 17

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1pm-4.30pm cost $5, come along and sing or dance and have fun, afternoon tea, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677 Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco, 0409481681

Sun June 18

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Thu June 22

Farmers Big Night Out Somerset Civic Centre, 5pm, Somerset Farmers are invited to put their glad rags on, catch up with mates and enjoy a two course meal at this year s Farmers Dinner. Featuring passionate farm safety advocate and special keynote speaker Shane Webcke, tickets at somersettickets.com.au

Sun June 25

Native Plant Sale Grantham, 9am12pm, 16 Wilkinson Place, flora4faunaqld@gmail.com

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS

QFA Div 4 South Brisbane Valley, 2-2, 2-7, 2-9, 5-9; 39

Labrador, 0-3, 3-5, 4-6, 7-9;51

Rattlers Goals, Jye Cruff, 2, Brendan Harrison, Joshua Spicer, Robert Elstub

Rattlers Best; Jimmy Scarce, Jack Treschman, Harrison Sippel, Jye Cruff, Joshua Spicer, Matthew Carr. Story on page 38.

BOWLS

KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

Tuesday 16 May – Star of the Green was not played due to the late start caused by the early rain. Noel Lanes will play Tom Hunter on 30 May. Winners for the day were Trudi Pratt, Sharon Walker & Ann Pope who defeated Michael Dunn, Ron Sansom & Lee Montgomery 20-12. The jackpot went off and was shared by Trudi Pratt, Sharon Walker & Ann Pope so those ladies had a very good day. Jackpot now goes back to $12. Other Scores: Jenny Edwards, Pam Taylor & Sandra Sansom defeated Joe Hasson, Noel Lanes & Tom Hunter 19-9. A Mixed Pairs Championship game was played with Renie Lauchlan & Rhonda Cochran coming out on top against Bill Edwards & Pauline Lawson.

Friday 19 May – In a Mixed Pairs Championship game Aleck McCloskey & Jenny Edwards defeated Michael Dunn & Margaret Worrall.

Member’s Draw: #39 Mark Kunde

Pat Bleakley, Kashani & Kurt.

Teams for the 2nd round of the Mac Patterson shield at Woodford on Thursday 25 May are: Noel Lanes, Greg Staniforth & Denis Bleakley; Jenny Edwards, Dave Phillips & Tom Hunter; Lester Bechly, Joe Hasson & Sharon Walker; Michael Dunn, Trudi Pratt & Harold Alford – Reserves: Davis Tonkin, Pam Taylor & Pauline Lawson.

Teams for the Warman/Woodrow Shield at Kilcoy on Saturday 27 May are: Noel Lanes, Greg Staniforth & Dave Handy; Lester Bechly, Trudi Pratt & Dave Tonkin; Michael Dunn, Sharon Walker & Tom Hunter; Jenny Edwards, Pam Taylor & Rod Goldsbrough; Joe Hasson, Bill Edwards & Lyn Chandler; Aleck McCloskey, Margaret Worrall & Col McGrath – Reserves Ann Pope & Pauline Lawson.

Coming Events: Thursday 25 May - 2nd Round Mac Patterson Shield at Woodford. Saturday 27 May –Warman/Woodrow Shield at Kilcoy.

Sunday 4 June – Brekky Bowls.

Names by 9am. 9.30am start. $10 per person includes sausage sizzle. Social bowls every Tuesday - names by 8.45am for 9.15 start. Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday 17th May Martin Bailey, John Greaney and Keith McWhirter travelled to Woodford for their triples day. With one win and a runner up on the day, no bacon but a very enjoyable day as always with great company and good competition.

Thankyou Woodford for the invite.

Sunday 21st May at home we had 12 players who enjoyed Triples Games whilst vying for Six for a Win plus Two for Each End. Winners on the day were Phil Gregory, Ian Bradow and Keith McWhirter. During their game they managed an elusive score of Nine for one end. Runners

up were Len Smyth, Dot McVeigh and Vivian Anderton. In addition to by Ian Braddow, of which Len Smyth won most of the 5 draws, our usual fruit tray prize went to Martin Bailey. Unfortunately next weekend we say Hooroo to Martin due to he and his wife moving out of town. We wish them both the very best for the future.

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

1. Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 11th June 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2. Players are required for away games to ensure that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the roster for 2023

3. Saturday the 27th we will be having our Barefoot and Barby arvo. Bowls at 3 for a 3.30pm start with the barby approximately 5.30pm. See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 17th May, 2023. Round Three of our Yearly Bridge Pairs Championship was played with Sue Hooper & M Porter leading the way 59.52% - congratulations. The next three pairs were closely contested H Geitz & E Bishop

54.17%, P Hooper & W Pickles

53.57%, L Gunthorpe & J Kuhle

51.19%, R & A McLucas 48.21%, P Ziebarth & R Drouin 47.02%, B & T Fitzgerald

45.83%, J & G Orrin 0.48%.

The Club is always ready to welcome new Players. If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival

6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The

Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 530 734.

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 20/5/23, Esk Grand Hotel

Sponsored Day

Monthly Medal, Division 1 Handicap

0-16

Winner - B Farnham 68nett

R/UP - L Robson 69

Div 2 Handicap 17+

Winner - D Lockwood 68nett

R/UP - J Kerr 70

Ladies All In

Winner - J Lee 72nett, F Pickering 84

Monthly Medal Winner - Brett

Farnham

NTP

Div 1 - 1/10 3rd C Wheeler

Div 2 - 2/11 3rd P Hedges

Ladies - 6/15 3rd J Lee

All In, Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 B

Farnham

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats8/17 2nd S Wilson

Top turnout for our Grand Hotel

Sponsored Day. A good win for Brett, winning Div 1, also taking out the Monthly Medal. Lyle showing he has still got it getting R/UP spot. Lockie taking Div 2 win, with the same score as Brett, Brett taking the Monthly Medal on a count back. Jason Kerr getting R/UP spot, his best game for a while. Julie winning the Ladies Comp with Faye taking R/UP. Many thanks to Joe and Roxy from the Grand Hotel for their ongoing support, providing some top prizes.

Sunday 21/5/23, 9 Hole Chooky

Winner - V Scott 33nett

R/UP - M Beetz 34, G Ray 34, J Humphrey 36, G Steele 36, M Scott 36, S Wilson 37, P Cook 37, D Back 38, C Pettet 38, B Glanville 39, G Spencer 41

Putting Competition - Shaun Wilson

13putts

NTP - No 4 S Wilson, No 8 2nd D Back

Usual gang out for our Chooky, Victor taking the spoils today, getting his handicap down at last. R/Up spot going to Gordon, getting settled down a bit now. Shaun sneaking away with the Championship with 2 more points today, taking a pin shot and the putting competition. Don taking the other pin shot, another top day in the sunshine. No Competition Golf next this week as the Annual Show Society take over for the week, at the bottom end of the golf course grrr.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 20th May - Men & Ladies

Single Stroke

3rd Round of Club Championships

Daily Trophy Donors: Linda Knopke & Andrew Paroz

Ladies Daily Winner: Christine Scheiwe 93/71

Runner Up: Helen Gilbert 102/74

Run Down: L. Emery 90/76, J. Edwards 108/78, J. Sippel 103/78, M. Taylor 101/79, C. Sternberg 85/79, L. Knopke 95/79, D. Manteufel 116/80, T. Harris 102/80, J. Logan 97/80

Pins: (Pro Pin) Helen Gray (A Grade)

Judy Logan (B Grade) Julie Murray (C Grade) Shirley Hulett

Men’s Winner: Lionel Edwards

81/69

Runner Up: Phil Mihulka 82/71

Run Down: C. Fletcher 79/72, J. Etherden 76/72, M. Burke 76/73, D. Hauser 81/74, P. Mc Fie 82/74, J. Hoyn 92/74, K. Faulks 85/74, G. Natalier 96/74, G. Hulett 85/75, A. Lee 85/75, J. Haddrell 81/76

Pins: (Pro Pin) Steven Luck (A Grade)

Chris Fletcher (B Grade) Lionel Edwards (C Grade) Adam Hoyn

Thursday 18th May - Open Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: Peter Wood 40

Runner Up: Rodney King 34

Run Down: K. Goebel 34, D. Cannard 32, H. Gilbert 32, P. McFie 32, J. Gilbert 31

Pins: (Pro Pin) Ken Goebel (Div.1)

Ken Goebel (Div.2) Jim Gilbert (All In) Ken Goebel

Wednesday 17th May - Ladies Competition - Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Rae Matthews

Winner: Lorraine Emery 34

Runner Up: Cheryl Sternberg 32

Run Down: J. Sippel 32, J. Logan 31, F. Lee 29, M. Taylor 28

Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (A Grade) Judy Logan (B Grade) ------(Grade C) -----------

Championship Results are available on the Golf Club Website and the 21st May 2023.

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS – 15.5.23: 50 & OVERS (ROSEWOOD VETS)

COMPETITION:

Single Stableford:

Winners: E Wright 40 pts, Ladies: Roxanne Madden 43 pts

R/Up: R Cromarty 34 pts, Ladies: A Arumugam 31 pts OCB

Run Down: Men to 30, Ladies to 28

NTP: No 2: A Green 24 cm, Ladies: A

Finch 223 cm

No 9: L Smith in Hole, Ladies: A

Finch 123 cm

Saturday, whilst some members competed at Warrick at the DDDRA OPM, the remaining members enjoyed a warm afternoon with a mild South Westerly breeze, gusting occasionally at the 500yd range. Iron Sights out of 105.21.

C. Greenwood 100.7 and G. King 91.4

All F class out of 126.21

F. Open.

P. Hayden 108.3

FTR

T. Steele 107.2

STD.

T. Schultz 113.3, C. Chandler 112.4, J. Findlay 108.4, K. Hartwig 105.2 and R. Cowburn 104.3 Next week 600yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE

GATTON HAWKS

Hawks played away at Brothers in Toowoomba in 2 grades, Reserve and A Grade. Conditions were cold and windy!

No 11: D Mallett 132 cm, Ladies: A

Finch 82 cm

No 15: B Sheraton 13 cm, Ladies: J

Price 430 cm

Approach (No 13): P Toohey 14 cm,

Ladies: D Stanley 39 cm

Next Game: Monday, 12 June 2023

– All Members & Visitors with a current GA Handicap welcome TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 17th May Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford event.

Winner was Enid Faulkner 20 points. Enid’s NTP no 4 Manuela Laycock 18 points.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford.

Winner Bob Marshall 24 points, Runner up Graeme Kuhn 22 points.

NTP’S no 2 Bob Marshall, no 8 Agg Dagan.

Saturday 20th May Noel McLellan’s Memorial Day sponsored by Peter and Vicki Knight. What a beautiful day to remember Life Member and a tireless volunteer of the Club.

The event was a Single Stroke in conjunction with the Monthly Medal for May.

Men’s Winner and Monthly Medal Winner was Clinton Smith 68 nett.

Runner Up Craig Granzien 68 nett.

Ladies Winner and Monthly Medal winner was Ailsa Richter 73 nett.

Runner up Judie Marschke 77 nett.

Peter andVicki’s Pin shots - Men’s Div 1 1/10 Geoff Murtagh, Ladies 2/11 Ailsa Richter, Men’s Div 2 5/14 Michael O’Connor, All in 8/17

Michael O’Connor, 9/11 longest Putt Clinton Smith.

Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza 3/12 Michael O’Connor, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Craig Granzien.

For Frank 6/15 A Skinner, Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s Alan White

Ladies Ailsa Richter.

Thanks To Peter AndVicki Knight for sponsoring Noel’s Memorial Day. It certainly was a great day.

Coming Events

Saturday 27th May Toogoolawah

Carnival Day A 2 Person Ambrose sponsored by Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre.

The Taj Mahal of Kennels. 11am

Shotgun Start earlier times available phone Peter 0417 025 007 after 5pm.

Wednesday 30th May Ladies AM Golf 8am start for 18 holes/ 8.30am for 9 holes.

PM Chook Run Hit off 3.00pm.

RIFLES

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Both teams came home with good wins. I’ve attached some pics. A grade - Gatton 56 d. Brothers 8 Gatton Hawks defeated Brothers at Glenholme on the weekend. Joel Brett and Tyrell Woodley were the pick for the Hawks whilst Gatton host Dalby next Sunday 28 May @ Cahill Park, playing all 4 senior grades, with Under19’s starting the at 2:30pm.

Reserve Grade

Gatton 54 d. Brothers 12

Upcoming home games, Sunday 28 May,

Gatton v Dalby Cahill Park Sports Complex, 64 Buaraba Street, GATTON

10.15am Under 19, 11:45am

Women, 1:00pm Reserve, 2:30pm

A Grade

KILCOY YOWIES

home soil this weekend, defeating the Mary Valley Stags 22-14. The Team are off to face the undefeated Palmwoods team this weekend.

LAIDLEY LIONS

Volunteers Cup – Laidley Lions 22 –

Tries – Bailey Carvolth, Lauchlan Wilson, Dalton Parsons, Lauchlan Wilson

Conversions – Lauchlan Wilson (3)

U14 Girls – Laidley Lions 36 – 0 Pine Central

Tries – Maddisen Barford, Amber Collins, Amber Collins, Maddisen Barford, Briella Gray, Amber Collins, Amber Collins

Conversions – Amber Collins (4) SOCCER

BRISBANE VALLEY SOCCER CLUB

MATCH RESULTS ROUND 5

U6 Eagles Won 3-0

U7 Eagles Lost 2-1

U7 Hawks Lost 3-0

U7 Falcons Lost 4-1

U8 Eagles Won 2-1

U8 Hawks Lost 4-6

U9 Eagles Won 18-0

U9 Hawks Lost 2-1

U10 Eagles Won 14-0

U10 Hawks Won 10-0

U11 Eagles Won 1-0

U11 Hawks Lost 2-1

U13 Eagles Lost 7-0

U14 Eagles Drew 2-2

15/16 Girls Won 1-0

15/16 Boys Lost 1-0

17/18 Won 6-0

SW Lost 4-0

SM Eagles Lost 2-1

SM Hawks Lost 3-2

O40s Lost 11-0

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Gatton Swimming Club held their presentation night at Colonial Café on May 6.

PHOTO: GATTON SWIMMING CLUB

Rattlers chasing home game win this Friday

BY JACOB HAYDEN

HOPEFULLY third time’s the charm for the Brisbane Valley Rattlers Australian Football Club as they chase

Friday, May 26 at Fernvale Sports Centre.

The senior men’s team has May 19. Coach Billy North said it loss, but we only lost by 12 points so we’re very, team, the second on the

North said Jimmy Scarce

“[Scarce] had the ball on a his own footy, he just had it all the time and he used it

Most improved in North’s

RESULTS FROM PAGE 37

Saturday 20 May 2023:

Under 10’s:

RUSC Knights 3, St. Cats 3;

RUSC Merlins 0, Silkstone 6; Brisbane Valley 14, RUSC Warhorses

0.

U11’s:

RUSC 8, Boonah 0. U12’s: Rivers 5, RUSC 1.

U13’s:

Sunnybank 0, RUSC 2.

U14’s:

RUSC 2, Boonah 3.

Senior Men: Away team forfeit by

Senior Women: RUSC 0, Raceview 9.

SWQ THUNDER FC

Boys/men

13’s - no game

14’s - no game

15’s - no game

16’s no game

18’s no game

23’s- 1-0 loss (western Pride)

Senior men- 2-1 loss (western pride)

Girls/women

13’s - 3-2 loss (Gatton FC)

15’s- 3-0 loss (Gap FC)

17’s- 3-2 loss (Gap FC)

23’s- 6-1 loss (Brisbane City FC)

Senior Women 8-2 loss (Brisbane City FC)

SQUASH GATTON SQUASH CLUB

16th May 2023

Great squash again with some hardfought matches . Well done to all who played on the night. There is a race

points difference between 1st 2nd 4th position.

SUPERFLUIDITY lost to

eyes was Zane Connolly. On May 27, the Rattlers

SEMICONDUCTORS

Shane Zischke (5-56)def Dan Lawless (0-29))

Courtney Haak (2-46) lost to Steve Marriott (3-49)

Tom Hayes (4-56) def Sam Steinhardt (1-48))

Scotty Coggins (3-51) def Jacob Sudhaus (2-50)

Blake Loughan (0-0) lost to Graham Malone (5-55)

QUANTUM LEAP lost to ULTRAVIOLET

Justin Stephens (1-43) lost to Michael Pratt (4-51)

Andrew Lerch (3-48) def Kerrie

Toohey (2-43)

Jason Cook (2-49) lost to Clive Nuttall-Smith (3-51)

Chris Cottone (5-55) def Annette Kilah (5-26)

Nat Kajewski (0-55) lost to Di Malone (5-55)

The team celebrated thenous round with a Welcome player Daniel Thompson and provided by former Brisbane Lions and Hawthorne player Rhan Hooper.

Codey Wegner (0-55) lost to Tony Prentice (5-55)

ANTI-PROTONS def HIGGS BOSONS

Kent Idle (3-33) def Rob Balenzuela (2-40))

Kelsey O’Dea (1-45) lost to Neil Thomas (4-58)

Aaron O’Dea (5-55) def Brent Loughman (0-00)

Josh Reisenleiter (3-46) def Lachlan Evans (2-41)

Nick Theodosis (0-15) lost to Connor Kleidon (5-55)

Mason Kleidon (4-52) def John White (1-33) SWIMMING

GATTON SWIM CLUB

Gatton Swimming Club Presentation

Dinner held at Colonial Cafe.

Julie Warton Family Trophy - Harm and Willmott Families Club Person of the Year - Grace

Testing their minds

CHESS enthusiasts gathered at Fernvale State School on May 20 and 21 to test their skills in the Fernvale Autumn Junior Weekend of Chess.

Fifty young players came from Ipswich, Toowoomba, Brisbane, compete in a one-day or weekender tournament.

Teacher Geoffrey Butler runs a tournament every

Sippel Swimmer of the Year - Riley Weir

Encouragement Award - Zahra Bauer & Benjamin Caldwell

Highest Accumulated Points - Kurt George

Like to thank all volunteers & Welcome new club president Emma McLucas

Acknowledge outgoing committee for their dedication & ongoing support

Look forward to new season starting October 2023

Follow us on Facebook for any information.

TABLE TENNIS

GATTON TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Results from 18th May.

Team 2 Ross Robyn and Matt defeated team 1 Bill Mayank and Adam 7 games to 4. Player of this match

term to give students the opportunity to play a wider pool of players.

“We have some really good players here and we attract some really good players as well,” he said.

Weekender event winner was Harrison MacD (6.5/7 wins), followed by Jason L (6/7), and third was Neo J (5/7), while Jonathon L (10/11) came

was Ross who won his 3 singles and both doubles. Best game was Mayank and Robyn with Mayank prevailing 13 points to 11 in the 5th and deciding rubber. Matt also won a tight 5 set match against Adam 11 to 8. Team 3 Andrew Peter and Jack played team 4 Micheal Ken and Darren. Team 4 were much too strong winning 8 games to 3. Player if match was Ken winning his 3 singles and both doubles. Darren also played well winning 2 singles. In a 2 Man per team match. Team 6 Greg and Doug were too strong for Team 2 Lachie and Merv 3 games to 2. The doubles decided this match. Games of the night were Greg defeating Lachie 11 points to 9 in deciding game and Doug defeating Merv 12 to 10 in 5th game also.

The Brisbane Valley Rattlers senior men’s team in their new guernseys during the welcome to country ceremony on Friday night.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Chess players met at Fernvale State School to compete in the quarterly tournament over the weekend.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Valley Rugby players prepare for next season

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE VALLEY Rugby Union

Club wrapped up its second season last month and is looking towards a bright future for its third season.

Under 17s coach and VRUC president Tom Kentcantly in its second year.

“At the end of the day we played some really good rugby,” Kent said.

U17s players Mitchell Lester and Joesph Hertrick wished the team secured more wins, but were glad to play alongside mates.

“It was good to rock up on a Friday and have the boys there beside you ready to play,” Hertrick said.

U15s players Thabani Ngwenya said he was excited

to play alongside older boys in the U17s team next year.

it, I’ve always wanted to play up but they’ve always turned me down because I’m too

young,” Ngwenya said.

“I reckon my school level’s

Kent was proud to announce VRUC’s own Connor Kenzie, Jack Soderquist,

Trots return to Gatton

THIS YEAR the trots return to the Gatton Show for than 20 years.

the trots to Gatton.

Luke Cronan and Cooper Hayes had been selected for Downs Rugby teams. “We want guys to feel like they can play at the next level,” Kent said.

Gatton Show Society president Katherine Raythe the trots would be popular at the Gatton Show throughout the day on Friday July 21.

“We’re hoping to draw a big crowd by bringing it back,” she said.

Dallas Wilkins drove his

Dallas said.

Gatton Show trots ‘with bells on’. The trots were last held at the Gatton Show in 2002 under the eventness Racing.

GRACE CRICHTON

Valley Rugby Union Club U17 players Joesph Hertrick and Mitchell Lester, and U15 players Thabani Ngwenya and Liam Carr.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Gatton Show Society president Katherine Raymont and driver Dallas Wilkins are pleased to see the trots return to the Gatton Show this year. PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

HAWKS STAR SECURES BREAKTHROUGH DEAL

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GATTON Hawks player Tara

Reinke is getting ready to strap her rugby boots up and head to the nation’s capital after securing a contract with the Canberra Raiders in the 2023 NRLW competition.

The 23-year-old rugby league prop has only been playing the sport since 2021 and said the initial text from Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick came as a great surprise.

“I got a text from the Raiders coach saying to give me a call when you have a

chance,” she said.

“I called him back, and he said we’re really interested in contract, and we’re going to give you time to think about it, and I thought I don’t need any time.”

Reinke said she was discovered by the Raiders in a timely manner after playing in a Queensland competition.

“They were watching, and he said he was actualperson on another team, so he was watching for them, and then he noticed me playing,” she said.

“He said he just became very interested because even though I was so new to the sport, he liked my work ethic and said that’s something you can’t teach.”

A talented powerlifter, Reinke holds multiple Australian powerlifting records and grew up competing in athletics before transitioning from touch footy to rugby.

Reinke said her goal for this year was to get some game time up her sleeve.

“A major goal for this year down there and actually play an NRL game,” she said.

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Gatton Hawks player Tara Reinke has inked a one-year contract to play with the Canberra Raiders in the NRLW competition.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON