The Independent - Wednesday 25th January 2023

COWBOYS from across Queensland and New South Wales gathered in Gatton on Saturday January 21 to raise

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Shaping Somerset’s leaders

SOMERSET school

from a leadership camp fully funded by Somerset Regional Council.

Council has invested into Somerset school leaders by funding and coordinating an annual leaders camp for the past few years.

This year, 23 secondary school leaders from Lowood, Kilcoy and Toogoolawah State High Schools participated in the camp that was held over three days in January and held at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre.

Somerset Councillor Kylee Isidro, who joined the camp, said it was all about supporting the development of young leaders in the region.

“These students are wise well beyond their years and have so much potential to really grow into outstanding leaders,” Cr Isidro said.

The camp included team building exercises adventure climbing, caving and team challenges in addition to activities led by council team focusing

Somerset. Councillors Cheryl Gaedtke and Jason Wendt also attended the camp to talk to the students about issues important to youth. The school leaders will now have the opportunity to engage with council through ongoing collaboration throughout the year.

REGIONAL

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL

GATTON OFFICE 26 Railway St, Gatton

LAIDLEY OFFICE 9 Spicer St, Laidley PH: 1300 005 872

E: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

ESK OFFICE 2 Redbank St, Esk

KILCOY OFFICE 15 Kennedy St, Kilcoy LOWOOD OFFICE 1 Michel St, Lowood PH: 07 5424 4000

E: mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL PH: 07 3810 6666

council@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Can they be trusted? IN response to Council’s request for further information on a number of issues, an Environmental Noise Assessment (ENA – available on LVRC’s website) was recently provided to Council by the operators of the Rocket Engine Testing Facility at Seventeen Mile Road Helidon.

While this report was clearly skewed towards the interests of the company and essentially claimed that the Stage 2 development would have minimal noise impact on the surrounding communities (natural and human), it did so with several provisos and recommendations.

These ‘suggestions’, which is all they could be referred to as, include such strategies as: limiting the number of certain size

tests, undertaking noise monitoring, undertaking behavioural studies of koala colonies and notifying what are termed ‘sensitive receptors’ in advance of tests over a certain level of thrust (300 kilo Newtons).

The fact that any wildlife in the adjacent National Park is also considered a ‘Sensitive Receptor’ makes this last recommendation somewhat redundant.

My concern is that the operators of the facility cannot be relied upon to faithfully and diligently undertake any of the noise management suggestions detailed in the ENA.

There is a history of underplaying the purpose of the facility, overstating the proceeding far beyond that which was allowed when the Stage 1 development

Gatton Police seek public assistance

AT about 6.30pm on January 3 the car pictured stopped at BP College View, a female got out and fuelled up whilst the male driver remained in the car. They then drove off making no attempt to pay.

If you have any information on the vehicle or persons in the photo, please call Gatton Police Station on 4631 6999 with the reference QP2300018478.

Crimestoppers: 1800 333 000 Policlink: 131444

was approved.

In this regard Council is also complicit as the Stage 1 development was poorly assessed and no compliance to breeches of the Stage 1 approval seem to have been enforced to date.

My question is: In the event that this development is approved, can the operators of this facility and Council be trusted to act in the best interests of the community?

As is required, will Council ensure that the impact of this development will be zero as a bare minimum and most importantly, a positive enhancement to the lives of all creatures in the region surrounding the facility?

Bob Brown Grantham

Fatal motorcycle crash POLICE are investigating following a fatal motorcycle crash at Mount Stanley on January 21.

Initial information suggests at about 11.30am the motorcycle with a passenger in a sidecar was travelling north along Western Branch Road when it left the roadway, crashing into a ditch.

The rider, a 68-yearold man, was declared deceased at the scene and the passenger, a 56-year-

the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who was driving in the area in the times leading up to this crash.

Reference number: QP2300121131

If you have information call Gatton Police on 4631 6999.

PHOTOS: GATTON POLICE

School leaders from Lowood, Toogoolawah and Kilcoy have the Sunshine Coast.

PHOTO: SRC

Gatton crime under the microscope

BY JACOB HAYDEN

IS CRIME really on the rise?

Queensland Police arrested more than 1,300 people, in-

as part of Operation Uniform Theta, a high visibility summer blitz.

Gatton Police Station

Sergeant Rowland Browne said Gatton Police have been conducting extra patrols and enforcement as a response to the operation.

“There has been a lot of publicity about juvenile crime lately, locally the focus has been on Toowoomba… there is not a great deal of youth crime in Gatton,” Snr Sgt Browne said.

“There is a very real potential for youth crime from elsewhere to spread to this area and we are doing all we can to prevent this through prompt enforcement.

“It is pleasing that generally we do not have issues on the scale of those that are being reported else-

where however it is through with community support and information that we can hopefully prevent crime getting worse.”

This may do little to ease

businesses owners like John Schollick from Lockyer Valley Waste Management, whose site on Old College Road was broken into twice last week.

“On Sunday night… he

broke into one of the interstate trucks and stole a fridge, a TV and tried to get the microwave out but it was bolted in,” Mr Schollick said.

“On Monday night he came back again.

“Over the last six months we’ve been losing a lot ofous tools... I’ve been blaming the boys for losing the tools but they’re being pinched.”

Snr Sgt Browne said break

and enters in Gatton are often cyclical with ‘spikes’ and 66 break and enters were reported in the division in 2022.

“We generally average about 1-2 a week but may have several over a few days or none for a few weeks.

“In the last month (Dec 19 – Jan 19) we have had seven reported break and enters, including the two in Old College Road.”

Snr Sgt Browne said he considered crime to be occuring at an average level for Gatton with a healthy clearup rate, but he had some advice for locals.

“Keep your car locked and the keys in a safe place… lock your house up even when inside particularly at night,” Snr Sgt Browne said.

“Elsewhere is seeing a growing trend of people breaking in when occupants are sleeping and stealing the car keys and car.

“If you do see suspicious vehicles report it to police, particularly if you see a ‘nice’ car parked in a strange spot.”

Lowood Police Station 24/7 rostering under review by QPS

LOWOOD Police Station is being reviewed by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) after requests by Somerset Regional Council (SRC) to implement a 24/7 roster and update the facilities of the station.

In November 2022 SRC wrote to the Queensland Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency

Services Mark Ryan and Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carrol regarding policing needs and facilities in Somerset.

SRC received correspondence from QPS Ipswich District and Minister Mark Ryan in council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday January 18.

Ipswich District Inspector David Nevin said QPS are

reviewing their policing needs across Somerset Region.

“This includes the implementation of revised 24/7 rostering at Lowood Station, review of the facilities and security at Lowood Station and the utilisation of the Mobile Police Beat to enhance community engagement,” Mr Nevin said.

“These discussions also

included the SRC futures strategy for Lowood.”

Councillor Sean Choat noted the positive responses to SRC’s requests but also voiced his concerns.

“One of the challenges we do have is they haven’t aligned police districts with regional council boundaries… it would be very helpful if we were part of one police district instead

of two,” Cr Choat said.

“I am very sceptical about this 24/7 rostering at Lowood Station because I know the station will not physically cater for the numbers required.

“You can’t blame residents for being concerned when a local police station has three vehicles torched.”

SRC CEO Andrew John-

son said the review was and council would continue to advocate for the 24/7 roster.

“This is not the end of the conversation,” he said.

Councillor Bob Whalley said QPS ‘absolutely’ had to review the security at Lowood Station, regardless of council’s requests.

JACOB HAYDEN

Gatton Police Station OIC Snr Sgt Rowland Browne said Gatton Police have been conducting extra patrols and enforcement as a response to Operation Uniform Theta.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Learn how to lend a hand

BY GRACE CRICHTON

WHEN times are tough, it is common to see an outpouring of support and volunteerism.

But to be better equipped to help our neighbours during those times, it is worth puttraining now.

Laidley Community Centre Alana Wahl said they were always looking for keen volunteers to join the Community Volunteer Response Team (CVRT).

“Last year, this team helped to provide food and goods to people during the -

cess grants, provided a familiar face at the recovery hubs, conducted countless follow up check ins, delivered care packs, linked people to supports and spent time lending an ear to locals who had done it tough,” she said. -

nity leaders in the disaster recovery space participated in an Australia Red Cross workshop on January 18.

A second workshop on held in March.

“These are a great sessions for anyone who wants to help out their neighbours during

tough times, and get to meet other like-minded people to talk about supporting our -

cult years,” Ms Wahl said. “If you would like to get

involved, a great starting point is to attend some of the free training sessions we

Contact the centre on 5465 1889 or 13 Mary St Laidley.

Lockyer council brief

Shed for Ma Ma Creek Council approved a grant to Ma Ma Creek Community Centre for a storage shed through the

Recovery Fund.

The shed will be used to store equipment and during time of disaster the space can be used for evacuees, food service, and support agencies.

Lockyer Waters replacement hall

Alex Geddes Hall at Lockyer Waters will be removed and replaced with a new community hall.

Council received funding through the

Program to upgrade community halls to better serve as emergency hubs during disasters.

The Alex Geddes Hall amenities are not adequate for disaster response.

Estimates to bring the existing building up to current standards were

comparable to the cost of a new purpose-built facility.

Grantham subdivision Council approved a subdivision of council land at Tryhorn St, Grantham, into 14 lots.

GenEng Solutions haveise service connections including water, sewer, power, and NBN before the lots are available for sale.

RADF funding open

Two grant programs from Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) are open.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to apply for Round 1 of RADF funding to support projects that meet the local arts and cultural priorities.

The Professional Development Quick Response grant is an out-of-round grant where the funding is available until fully allocated.

Round 1 closes Feb 21.

Learn the best way to help your neighbours during disaster by joining the Laidley Community Centrecommunity reposnse team. Jackie Porter and Denise O’Keeffe from the centre with Red Cross’ Jade Stanley and Carolyne Doherty last week.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Reduction in debt despite

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council adopted their Annual Report 2021-2022 in their ordinary council meeting on January 18.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said despite a ‘very challenging’ year, there were notable accomplishments.

“When I look at the annual report, there are lots of things to be grateful for,” she said.

“I would like to acknowledge all their accomplishments and continually striving to get better outcomes for our community.”

Risk, Audit and Corporate Planning Advisor Madonna Brennan said some key achievements were in reducing council’s debt and improve their credit rating.

“Some of the key achievements that council has made during this period of time in particular is improving council’s credit review rating from ‘weak to a neutral outlook’ to ‘moderate with a neutral outlook’

and also the 38.3% reduction in council’s debt from $32.4 million to 19.98 million,” she said.

Council intend to make additional payments to reduce the debt to $12.22m at the end of

were a major impact on council operations for the year.

Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Janice Holstein said it was

important to understand funds were diverted away from other

“While we get a lot of those costs reimbursed by the State, there are costs that aren’t reimbursable,” she said.

“I think it’s important particularly for the community to unto council and the community at large.”

Cr Milligan said council was in a good position to make decisions for the future.

“This year will present its challenges for us,” she said.

“This year I think we have to make some really strong decisions that will position councils after us and the community in a better position.

“We’re in a good place to do that.”

Somerset news

10% Somerset properties

sold in

2022

DATA presented to Somerset Regional Coun-

ties selling is around 10% of total properties.

The rate of property sales in Somerset had grown from 7% of total properties two years ago and is now consistently 10% of total properties every year.

Lowood Childcare extension

A childcare facility in Park Street, Lowood has been given the green light by SRC to expand.

The approval allows the centre to replace an existing house on a neighbouring parcel of land, which will enable the centre to cater for 44 more children, providing care for a total of 119 children.

Culinary events in Somerset

SRC will sponsor two regional agri-tourism events initiated by Brisbane Valley Farm Direct with $10,000.

Banquet at the Somerset Civic Centre in April and the second event, Legends of Beef Dinner, will be held at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds in August.

Lowood Minden Road repairs

SRC has appointed a Ertech Pty Ltd to complete the widening and strengthening of Lowood Minden Road between the intersections of Minden’s Lukritz Rd and Litzows Rd.

Councillor Bob Whalley said SRC was grateful for the $2 million grant for the project awarded under the Australian Government’s heavy vehicle, safety and productivity program.

The work is estimated to cost $6.3 million.

“The price does exceed the estimates of consulting engineers from 2020 when the grant was approved due to rapid increases in the cost of construction generally,” Cr Whalley said.

30-second social media post costs council thousands in investigation

A SOMERSET Councillor’s social media post has cost council $7500 in investigations and legal fees.

Somerset Regional Council appointed an external investigator to look into alleged inappropriate conduct by Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke.

CEO Andrew Johnson said the cost was ‘consistent with council policy’.

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dent Assessor] referred the matter back to council to investigate and an external investigator was appointed,” he said.

“In accordance with Pol-

icy EX/007, council must investigate.”

Cr Gaedtke said in her apology her ‘passion and [her] heart’ overruled her head when she livestreamed video to Facebook at the invitation-only opening of the Toogoolawah Gym on May 31, 2022.

“This oversight was found to be an offense under section 150k (1) (b) of the Local Government Act 2009 and it is considered I engaged in inappropriate conduct in contravening policy, procedure, or resolution of the local government,” she said in

the apology.

“This matter has been

not occur again.”

The Queensland Times reported Cr Gaedtke was considered to have engaged in inappropriate conduct when she emailed a council staff member

promoting the interests of a local business on October 4, 2017.

Mr Johnson said there had been no similar inappropriate conduct substantiated with SRC councillors since the Belcarra reforms announced in 2018.

GRACE CRICHTON

Lockyer Valley Regional Council adopted their annual report last week.

PHOTO: LVRC

Support Julie’s Super Swim for Starlight kids

BY GRACE CRICHTON

NEXT MONTH, a Gatton swimmer will clock up the laps for a good cause.

Julie Curtin is participating in the Starlight Foundation’s Super Swim, a month-long challenge to raise funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.

As a regular swimmer, she has set a goal of 12km to complete between February 1 and 28.

“I swim routinely two days a week and I’m doing three days a week for Starlight,” she said.

Mrs Curtin started swim-

eight years ago and never misses a session, ‘rain or shine.’

When she saw the Super Swim advertised on television, it was an easy decision to sign up.

“I thought, I swim anyway, why not help sick kids,” she said.

“I’m a cancer survivor myself, so I know it’s a very for an adult let alone a child.”

Starlight CEO Louise

Baxter said raising funds to support Starlight through Super Swim was a ‘win, win’.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to get active, look after your own health, boost your mood …while supporting sick kids at the same time,” she said.

Last year’s challenge raised more than $2 million for the children’s charity.

Donations can be made at superswim.org.au/julie-curtin She is also organising anesses.

New round of super-sized grants

COMMUNITY and notcan now apply for a-

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LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL

Julie Curtin will aim to swim 12km at Gatton to raise funds for the Starlight Foundation.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Community at the heart of banking

WHEN YOU step in Bendigo Bank Laidley, you will be greeted by friendly, local faces.

on being part of the Laidley help.

The branch recently wel-as one of the owners of the newsagency.digo Bank ten years ago and specialist.

Bendigo Bank’s purpose of feeding into the prosperdecision to return an easy one.

“Bendigo Bank wants to“It’s good knowing thatny that really wants people

to succeed.”

experience.

“There are people in the

and talk to,” he said. so we know the area and

Not all banks offer 100% offset on their home loans.

we’re experienced enough loans.”

the Laidley branch has assisted locals with their 20 years.

proud to help their cus-cial goals and are equally passionate about supporting -

“At Bendigo Bank we put Like any business, the shop front.

“If locals support all the local businesses, then ourintends to grow alongside

“We want to grow with

“We’re here, we’re friendly, and we’re local.”

The staff at Bendigo Bank Laidley Linda Taylor, Rebecca McGrath, Kylie Brimblecombe, Daniel Hauser, Fiona Archer and Jacinta Mander, know local, support local, and live local.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Wivenhoe stocked with gold Disaster Ready Fund applications now open

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE SOMERSET & Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Association (SWFSA) released more than 450,000 golden perch which has been nominatwere released into Wivenhoe

SWFSA presisaid golden perch were-

vest species which people go andment, so there’s no chance of

a new monitoring app to help

“We spend a lot of time -

“We need something to

The app allows SWFSA to track growth rates, species composition, the harvest

To access the app, visit: -

aged people to follow the

Somerset Health Hubs Cooperative gets the green light

SOMERSET herbal medicine practicioner Kerrie Oakes has proudly an-istration of the Somerset Health Hubs Cooperative Ltd (SHHC).

Ms Oakes runs several herbal medicine clinics in Somerset and has a background in community development.

“I believe communities

can do an awful lot of stuff when they get together,” she said.

The SHHC will eventually provide a range of services.

Ms Oakes said she examined health statistics in the region and reasoned various ways health services could be improved.

“We are a reasonably unhealthy bunch, which is troubling,” she said.

“People are waiting long times and GPs are overworked.... and the pandemic highlighted some of the other issues for people in the region.”

As part of the cooperative, members will have access to discounted services and products, but they will also be expected to volunteer their time to support the services.

“When you sign up to become a member there

member, but there are also responsibilities,” Ms Oakes said.

She said members could volunteer in various ways, whether it be driving people to appointments, admin, designing graphics, or even growing herbs.

“We will eventually be

able to make use of all of those skills.”

Ms Oakes said a small team had been working for several years on the project.

“The idea of a cooperative was more appealing than others, because the idea is they are run by all of the members,” she said.

Ms Oakes said she hopes to open a space for

APPLICATIONS are now open for the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). The funding comes after years of intense rain and dev-

Up to $200 million will be to state and territory governments, in partnership with councils, for projects to support communities to reduce risks and better prepare for natural hazards.

Projects under the DRF could include infrastructure

drainage improvements, centres, and initiatives that improve collection and sharing of data, improve land use planning or strengthen community capabilities.

State, territory and local governments will be expected to match funding where possible, and will be able to submit project proposals for funding until March 6, 2023.

workshops, which could include forums for chemists, doctors and herbalists to discuss health issues.

“The more members we’ve got, the more we’ll be able to do.”

The SHHC will hold a stall at the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Expo in February.

Contact Kerrie at: kerrieoakes@gmail.com

JACOB HAYDEN

Marburg community comes out on top

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE MARBURG and District Residents Association (MDRA) won Ipswich City Council’s Australia Day Community Group of the Year Award on Thursday January 19.

MDRA played a pivotal role in the Marburg community in 2022. Its community centre is a hub for activities ranging from tai chi, pilates and yoga classes, to fortnightly meetings of the Marburg Art Group.

President Barry Gratton said he was pleased to represent the group at Ipswich City Council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony.

“It’s deeply satisfying to be recognised as a community group that has achieved so much,” he said.

Mr Gratton said the

made Marburg a day tourist destination, and he was proud of their annual events calendar, including the award-winning Black Snake

Creek Festival which has run since 2006.

The MDRA also fundraises for numerous groups, hosting a Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council, market days and trivia nights for the local school, and SES.

Mr Gratton said the MDRA looked to satisfy the needs of the whole community.

“At the monthly meetings, anyone is allowed to come and we bring the politicians, police and school who come down and give reports,” he said.

“We look after the whole town and think about what we can do for the town and not anyone individually or a

“The reason, I believe, that we have appeal right across our community is that we are non-political, nonreligious, non-ideologies.”

The MDRA also helps residents access reading materials with a street library installed on its premises in 2022.

Your local Australia Day guide for Lockyer and Somerset regions

BVRT Bike Ride

THE BVRTUA is hosting a free 44km Australia Day Ride starting 6am from Fernvale to Esk with a free BBQ brekkie roll for riders. Grandchester Hotel

Join the Grandchester Hotel for yabby races and a tonne of Australia Day activities. Lunch from 11:30-2pm, games from 2pm with entertainer Bec

Bridge from 12-4pm. Gatton & District Historical Society

Step back in time with a day full of historical re-enactments at the Historical Village, Lake Apex. Flag raising and four gun salute at 10am.

Laidley Pioneer Village

Join the LPV from 8am2:30pm for activities, food and drinks, and live

entertainment. Famous big breakfast starting 8am,

Lockyer Valley Council Celebrate the Australia Day Awards and welcome new citizens at the Gatton

There are a range of koala-themed family activities and a Q&A with Ambassador Professor Peter Timms.

Mulgowie Hotel

Join the Mulga with Billy Bridge performing live from 2-5pm, Australia Day meal specials and themed activities. Regular opening hours

dinner 5:30-8pm.

Somerset Pools

Somerset Regional Council will be offering free entry at its Kilcoy, Lowood and Toogoolawah pools with a free barbecue and

children’s entertainment at each site. The pools will be

Porters Plainland

Enjoy an Aussie inspired menu at Porters with all-Aussie music by Adam Kilpatrick live at the pub from 11-4pm.

Somerset Citizens and Awards

Somerset Civic Centre in

Esk for a citizenship ceremony and brunch, followed by the announcement of the Australia Day award nominees and winners.

Withcott Hotel

Join Withcott and District Progress Association at the Withcott Hotel for pig races, live music, face

and a whole lot of family fun.

Ipswich City Council Mayor Teresa Harding and MDRA president Barry Gratton.PHOTO: ICC

Bulls raise big bucks for football club

TWO sporting worlds collided on Saturday night at the Bucking Thunder Bull Ride held at Gatton Showgrounds.

SWQ Thunder Football Club held their club day in the morning where the teams trained and held inter-club games with some biometric

Club vice chairman Jason Hall said was looking at new fundraising measures.

“We were looking for something more than a raf-

Mr Hall also happens to be the chairman of the National

had an idea.

Things took a drastic turn when the bulls and cowby a crowd of roughly into our life without a that’s made it really hard.

“We decided we would try a couple bigger fundraisers like the bull ride… this event will be the equivalent of running a canteen for the

No drama llama party for curious kids

SOMERSET kids got up close and personal with some fuzzy friends at The Condensery’s Llama Party on Thursday January 19.

The school holidays event featured a walk with Ottaba Llamas, story time, and a soft sculpture workshop with artist Nicole Crosswell.

The activities tied in with the current exhibition by Caitlin Franzmann, Natural State, which explores relationships in nature.

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Cowboys from across the state and SWQ Thunder players joined to welcome people to Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday night.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

LEFT: Novice rider Thomas Everson leapt out of the gate and went on to score 65 points in the

BELOW: SWQ Thunder FC held a club day before the bull ride where players trained and had testing. PHOTO: SWQ THUNDER FC

Minden locals Mia, Caleb and Ethan visited Gatton for the bull ride MidllMiClbdEthiitdGttfthbll

Gatton under 12 rider Ty Ross scored a sweet 63 Gd12idTRd63ipoints.

Alicia and Penny Lopez give Potsy the llama a feed with Ottaba Llama’s Elizabeth Thallon at The Condensery’s Llama Party.

Alicia and the

with Ottaba

Kian O’Donnell with llama Ody and Frankie Lopez with Kevin the llama. Ki

Keva

takes Potsy for a walk.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Brian, Corey, Shai and Maddisyn at the Lockyer Valley Turf Club.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Outlander Black Edition launched

AFTER a successful Australian market launch in 2021, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is now pleased to introduce the 23MY update to its Outlander Medium SUV.

MMAL CEO Shaun Westcott said they had been impressed with consumer reception since launching the all-new Outlander in 2021.

“For the 2023 model year, Outlander now adds some key new safety and convenience technology, with MI-PILOT functionality introducing stop-start control within the Adaptive Cruise Control system,” he said.

“We have also added a distinctive LS Black Edition to the Outlander range.

“With a dark aesthetic theme including black 20-inch wheels, it is sure to stand out from the crowd.”

Mitsubishi’s MI-PILOT driving assistant makes its

debut on the 23MY Outlander EXCEED and EXCEED TOURER variants.

MI-PILOT brings additional functionality to the vehicle’s Adaptive Cruise Control system.

The Lane Keep Assist system introduces steering control assistance, which can help to retain the vehicle within its lane while driving.

inch black alloy wheels, black door mirrors, black lower front and rear bumpers,

black grille and pillar garnishes and premium paint.

Interior additions include black front pillar trims, black headlining, laser etched gearshift panel, and suede seat upholstery.

Outlander ES moves to an integrated 8-inch IVI infotainment system, featuring tethered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

This replaces the previous 9-inch interface with wireless CarPlay, due to ongoing parts supply constraints.

All 23MY Mitsubishi

ANCAP rating, tested to 2022 protocols.

Under the MITEC banner, key range-wide safety systems include: adaptive cruise control, adaptive driving beam, driver attention alert, emergency lane assist and forward collision mitigation, with junction assist.

Every Outlander features eight airbags and is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, operated via a CVT producing 135kW of peak power at 6000rpm and 245Nm peak torque at 3600rpm.

wheel drive Outlander LS

ration, the LS Black Edition

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Black Edition is sure to stand out from the crowd.

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QLD biosecurity news

Guava root-knot nematode detected in North Queensland

BIOSECURITY Queensland is working with a North Queensland landholder after guava root-knot nematode was detected on their property in December.

Investigations are underway to determine how the pest came to be in Queensland, whether this is an isolated incident, or the pest is more widespread.

Nematodes are microscopic, parasitic worms which live in the soil and can damage the roots of plants.

Growers are encouraged to practice good on-farm biosecurity to reduce the risk of plant pests or diseases from entering their property.

Protecting from Japanese encephalitis (JEV)

Pig and horse owners are reminded to include mosquito management in their biosecurity planning and monitor animals for signs of JEV after

recent detections interstate.

The virus was detected in NSW in November 2022 and human infections have been reported in NSW, SA, and Victoria in recent weeks.

The key to avoiding JEV infection for you and your animals is to protect against being bitten by mosquitoes.

Contact your veterinarian if your animals display incoor-

ing and impaired vision. Keeping birds safe

egg production, and sudden death.

Contact your veterinarian or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 if you observe unexplained bird deaths.

Dog disease warning

Dog owners are urged to ensure their dogs are on

program after a dog from

with the tick-borne disease canine ehrlichiosis last week.

Dogs can become sick with ehrlichiosis if they are bitten by a brown dog tick infected with the bacteria Ehrlichia canis (E. canis).

Feedback sought on farming innovation

THE FEDERAL Government is seeking feedback from farmers and equipment service providers on the new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program.

The program is part of the government’s Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, committing funding over three years to grow Australia’s agricultural sector through extended connectivity for farmers and their machinery.

ity,” Mr Neumann said.

“Feedback from local primary producers on the ground who know the sector better than anyone else is essential for the successful design and implementation of this program.”

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Bird owners are being urged to watch for signs of serious disease such as avian

Look out for: breathing

move, droopy head posture, darkened and/or swollen comb/wattle, unusual drop in

The tick is found widely throughout Queensland.

The best way dog owners can protect their dogs is to have them on a regular program using an external tick control product that kills and repels ticks on contact.

Call Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. DAF

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the agriculture industry was a core part of the local economy.

“Our On Farm Connectivity Program will provide support for our agricultural sector to be able to take advantage of connected machinery to drive increased productiv-

In its current design, the program will contribute towards the cost of an equipment service provider purchasing, installing and delivering some initial training on equipment which extends connectivity on farms and agri-businesses – including in the forestry and

funding is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2023.

Submissions close on March 3, 2023.

infrastructure.gov.au/ have-your-say

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RIGHT: Cucumber root system damaged by Guava root-knot nema-

Council adopts biosecurity surveillance program

BY GRACE CRICHTON

KEY ACTIVITIES OF PROGRAM

THE key activities to be undertaken by LVRC’s biosecurity surveillance program include:

Identifying priority localities based on existing restricted matter presence data.

A

biosecurity plan adopted by

Valley Regional Councill will take a ‘proactive’ rather than ‘reactive’ approach to managing invasive biosecurity matter.

The three-year plan was approved by council in their ordinary meeting on January 18.

The report stated a co-ordinated response to surveillance is preferrable to ‘ad hoc’ inspections.

Councillors acknowledged council-owned land needed to be held to the same standards.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the threeyear strategy was a good outcome.

“We are under resourced in this area so when we’re going out and making sure everybody’s doing the right thing, we need to be on top of our own land management,” Cr Hagan said.

Deputy Mayor Jason Cook said

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aged needed an ‘all-in’ approach.

“The problem that we have in this area is, for it to be successful it’s got to be an all-in approach,”

Cr Cook said.

“You can’t have four property owners doing the right thing, and four properties owners around the outside of them not spraying or

not looking after their property.

across the area if somebody’s not doing this properly so I think it’s a good approach.”

Undertaking property inspections to identify biosecurity matter infestations.

Recording GPS points and photos

Directing occupiers /owners of affected properties to take reasonable steps to contain and manage the biosecurity matter to prevent the further establishment and spread of the restricted matter

Providing advice and information to assist owners and occupiers in achieving their General Biosecurity Obligation (GBO).

Ongoing monitoring of properties undertaking management actions.

Producing written and electronic documentation to support the actions of the surveillance program.

Preparing mapping to identify the location of invasive biosecurity matter infestations, containment boundaries and ‘at risk’ areas within the Lockyer Valley.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council have adopted a new biosecurity surveillance plan to manage invasive species, like lantana. PHOTO: SPECIALIST SALES

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.30 Harry And Meghan: The Great Divide. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. 11.50 Almost Family. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

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7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.30 Wreck. (M)

9.15 Crazy Fun Park. (PG)

10.10 Killing Eve. (M, R)

10.55 Veneno. (MA15+)

11.45 Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997) (MA15+, R)

1.30am Close.

7.30pm QI. (PG, R)

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

9.10 Gruen. (M, R)

9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R)

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

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

7.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998) (MA15+, R)

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.00 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

12.00am Killing Eve. (M, R)

7.30pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R)

8.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R)

9.00 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. (M, R)

9.45 The Set. (PG, R)

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R)

8.30 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. (M, R)

9.30 Louis Theroux: Savile. (M, R)

10.45 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. (R)

7.30pm David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 10.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

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11.40 Friday Night Dinner. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

10.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

11.45 Surf Patrol. (PG, R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

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

11.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Patrol. (PG, R)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

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

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

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Heathrow. (PG) 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.35 Inspector Morse. (PG, R) 10.55 Wild Bill. (M, R) 11.55 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

9.30 Police Strike Force. (M, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 One Deadly Mistake. (M) 11.50 House. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 11.15 In The Dark. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 2.

7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Fugitive. (1993) (M, R)

11.15 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

12.15 Demolition NZ. (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Alita: Battle Angel. (2019) (M, R)

10.05 Movie: Just Cause. (1995) (MA15+, R)

12.15 Demolition NZ. (M, R)

12.45 Scrap Kings. (PG, R)

2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Unhinged. (2020) (MA15+, R)

10.20 Movie: War On Everyone. (2016) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. The Knockout.

7.00 Movie: Spider-Man 3. (2007) (PG, R)

9.50 Movie: The Rock. (1996) (MA15+, R)

12.40 Motor Racing. Australian Top Fuel Championship. Round 2. Highlights.

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 2023 Australia Cricket Awards. (PG)

8.15 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.45 Movie: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. (1981) (MA15+, R)

10.50 Movie: Wind River. (2017) (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 Truck Night In America. (PG)

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. Women’s singles semi-final.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Grantchester. (M, R) 8.40 Poirot. (M, R) 10.50 London Kills. (M, R) 12.00 House. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Queens Of Mystery. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Rob Roy. (1995) (M, R) 11.20 House. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: My Fair Lady. (1964) (G, R) 11.00 House. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

5.30pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 House. (MA15+, R) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (MA15+) 11.35 House. (MA15+)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.35 House. (MA15+)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.30 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 14. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers. 9.15 JAG. (PG, R) 10.15 MacGyver. (PG, R) 11.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.05 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Movie: The Expendables. (2010) (MA15+, R) Sylvester Stallone. 12.20 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.15 In The Dark. (M, R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M, R) 9.25 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.25 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.15 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 11.05 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (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) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Nancy Drew. (M, R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 10.20 Becker. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+)

9.25 Movie: Beverly Hills Cop II. (1987) (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.10 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)

10.10 Curious Australia. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.25 The Dangerous Rise Of Andrew Tate.

10.20 Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America.

6.30 Adam Eats The 80s. (PG)

7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. (M)

9.25 The Story Of. 10.45 High Society. (MA15+)

6.25 Guy Martin: The World’s Fastest Electric Car? (PG, R)

7.45 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.40 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG)

9.30 Tales From The Territories. (MA15+)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (M)

10.20 The Dangerous Rise Of Andrew Tate. (R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. (PG) 9.25 Forbidden History. (M)

C o m m u n i t y N o t i c e b o a r d U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

JANUARY

Sat Jan 28

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Airport DFO shopping trip, p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am. 54261468

Wearable Art Workshops with Izumy Rosa, turn inspiration into a wearable art design for International Women s Day, $25pp, morning tea and light lunch included. 0413333681 or Eva 0467566632

FEBRUARY

Fri Feb 3

Glenore Grove Dance 7.30pm11.30pm, Glenore Grove Hall, $10 inc supper, band Commodore

Sat Feb 4

Marburg Dance pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco

Thu Feb 9

Esk CWA Playgroup Sensory Day, discovery bottles, kinestic sand, baby sensory bags, bubble wrap walk, CWA Hall Heap St Esk, 9am-11am. 0449842965

Sat Feb 11

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Hall grounds, 8am-12pm, morning tea, crafts, produce, sites available $10, money raised goes to MMC Community Centre. 0467566632

Cardigras Show & Markets Cahill Park Sports Complex, 64 Buaraba St Gatton, 5pm-9pm, cars and markets need. Register at www.cardigras.com.au. Contact 0416257586 or rohan@cardigras.com.au

Sun Feb 12

Bazza s Country Music Walk

Up Show Tenthill Hotel, 11am4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome. 0402058098

Sat Feb 18

Marburg Dance pm-11pm

Marburg Show Hall, Valentines theme, $15, Coachman 0409481681

AUSTRALIA A DAY

Thursday January 26

Australia Day Awards and Citizenship

Ceremonies

Lockyer Valley: 9am Gatton Shire Hall.

Somerset: 9am Somerset Civic Centre Esk.

BVRT Bike Ride

BVRTUA 44km ride starting 6am from the Fernvale Futures Visitors Centre to Esk Station, free BBQ brekkie roll waiting for riders, provided by Brisbane Valley Farm Direct. Book online.

Gatton Historical Village 4 gun salute and raising of the flag, campfire cooking, historical reenactments, pirate ship, jumping castle 8am-5.30pm.

Grandchester Hotel Yabby races, Iron Man/Woman challenges, lamington eating, thong throwing. Lunch 11.30am2pm, games from 2pm, live music by Bec Bridge 12pm-4pm.

Junction View Hall Games, lunch, drinks, from midday. 0409614651

Laidley Pioneer Village

Big Breakfast 8am, flag raising 9.30am, woodworking, blacksmithing, Cedar Gully Olives, KJH Artworks, food and drink, live entertainment and more.

Mulgowie Hotel Australia Day meal specials, themed activities, Billy Bridge performing 2pm-5pm, regular opening hours.

Porters Plainland

Aussie inspired menu, music by Adam Kilpatrick 11am-4pm, 8th annual lamington eating comp.

Somerset Pool Parties

Kilcoy Aquatic Centre, Lowood Swimming Pool, Toogoolawah Swimming Pool, 9am to 4pm, free entry, free BBQ, and free familyfriendly entertainment.

Withcott Hotel Pig races, Aussie Inflatables, face painting, live music by Nathan Walmsley, 11am-5pm.

live music ey, 11am-5p

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota Seniors 3rd Sat/ mth 1pm-4.30pm cost $5. 0439030677

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

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

Boutique Market 9am2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 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 Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin.

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

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

Country Music Concert 1st Sun/mth Laidley Ex-

change Hotel 11am-4pm. 0439030677

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/ mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355 CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community 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 0-100, 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

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

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

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

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA9am 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 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0459320538

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Writers Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth Gatton Library, 4th Tue/ mth Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.co m

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 3rd Tue/mth at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/ mth CWA Hall 54261514

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

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

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood Senior Citizens meet in CWA Hall Lowood every second Thursday, all seniors welcome, please call for next date 0447489875

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

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

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

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

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-

3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

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

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

Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544 Something to Sing About Choir Fri 9am-11am Laidley Anglican Church 0417799679

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

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

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

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

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

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MEDIUM

ACROSS

1 Name a domesticated camel-like S American ruminant (6)

7 What is an alternative term for the cosmos (8)

8 Name some ovoid fruits of a tropical tree (6)

9 The leter “W” is the symbol for which rare metallic element (8)

10 A cashier is also known as a what (6)

their like (8)

14 Name another term for a schemer (8)

18 What is a devout petition to one’s God (6)

be what (8)

21 What are lumps of gold called (6)

22 Name another term for exits (8)

23 What is the capacity or habit of vigorous activity (6) (6)

DOWN

have done what (8)

2 What is a diamond-shaped

pattern of two or more colours (6)

3 What was the nationality of Adolf Hitler (8)

4 Name the furnace that is used for baking bricks (4)

name of Iran (6)

6 Name another term for a facial expression (6)

12 What is a dolphin-like cetacean (8)

SOLUTION

13 Name a building connected with a church (8)

15 What is another term for a speech of high praise or commendation (6)

16 Which Asian republic was formerly Palestine (6)

17 What is a bracelet in the form of a ring (6)

20 To be neither very

RESULTS

BOWLS LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

GAME 1 M & B Purcell, G. Aitcheson &R. Zabel 15 d B.Zabel, K. Granzien, B.Slater & P.Kubler 7

D.Sempf, V.Zischke, K. Degen & K. Collier 12 d D & K Windorf, J.Mace & K.Morrison 9

GAME 2 K.Granzien, B.Zabel, P.Kubler & B. Slater 15 d K & D Windorf, K. Morrison & J.Mace 8

K.Degen, K.Collier, D.Sempf & V.Zischke 15 d. G.Aitcheson, R.Zabel, M&B Purcell 6

GAME 3 G.Aitcheson, M & B Purcell & R.Zabel. 15 d. K & D Windorf, J.Mace & K.Morrison 3 K.Granzien, B.Zabel, P.Kubler & B.Slater 18 d D.Sempf, V.Zischke, K.Degen & K.Collier 7

Rhonda & Allan McLucas began even along with the identical 68.75% - congratulations Rhonda & Allan.

Drouin & P Ziebarth 52.08%, S Herring & M Porter 46.88%, G & J Orrin 44.79%, J Kuhle & L Gunthorpe 40.62%, W Pickles & P Hooper 40%.

2023 Winners of the perpetual trophies were:

Allan McLucas. Pairs Competition: Sue Herring and Michelle Porter. -

Details John 0408631292.soc. AGM. Wed 1st Feb. Forest Hill School of Arts Hall 5pm. All be held.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

Our second week of bowls for 2023 and the weather has been vied for 6 points for a win and 2 points for each end. Winners and Keith McWhirter. Runnersan experienced bowler or not, coaching lessons to ensure reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make

beth Bishop. Our AGM will be held on the 1st Bridge Clubs are an essential part of the structure of Bridge with meaningful engagement with others in their local com-

interest that caters for all ages, skills & abilities. Club Contact 782 776, Pat Ziebarth 0490 welcome.

CRICKET VALLEY VIKINGS

Although the Vikings welcomed against the pressure bowling succession, consigned the team 140. On the plus side, Sam with 21, while Chris O’Brien (23) and Drew Stafford (33 n.o) threatened a rear guard revival. Although the Vikings worked never troubled in reaching the score with 5 wickets down and time to spare. Zeke Kugel bagged a meritorious three wickets.

LOCKYER A GRADE

Gatton Fordsdale enhanced

up for the Black Ducks, and, in posting 240 seemed comfortseason for no reward, the Goats

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB

Winners 62.75

Fantastic turnout for our open visitors from all around the

in there, with less than one shot

All the pin shots being shared out as well. A massive thank

comp, giving him 5 points on handicap will take a beating a while. Victor showing a bit of pin shot.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

& B Lowe 46 3rd: Peter Coles &

B Victor 45

BRD: A Jones & S Webb 44, P Morris & W Solomon 44, K Clarkeson & B Victor 43,

G Winter & P Harmon 41, M & B Graham 41, S Kopelke & S Kopelke 41

11: B Lomacchio 14: J McCarroll Ladies 2nd shot 14: Sue

RIFLES

Golf Queensland Peter Reeves.

Div 1 Ladies Winner: Barbara Panzram 37 2nd Flor Lee 32 3rd Sandra Morgan 31

Div 2 Winner: Joan Kane 36, 2nd Helen Gilbert 35, 3rd Vikki Etherden 34

Barbara Panzram Div 2 Helen Gilbert

Men’s Div 1 Winner: Chris Bi3rd Jeff Etherden 35

Div 2 Winner: Luke Carsons 42, 2nd Aaron Lee 35ocb 3rd

34, 2nd Frank Sippel 3rd Jim Gilbert 33ocb

Grimshaw

single stableford

Rundown: K Luck 37, P Bird R King 36, A Parker 36, J Ward 36 Pins: Pro Steven Luck Div 1

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

2023

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

a warm afternoon, but with

mirage. As the scores show achieve.

G. King 95.4 All F class out of 126.21.

R. White 112.3

111.4, R. Cowburn 110.3, G. Chandler 107.2, C. Greenwood 102, K. Hartwig 101.1 96.0.

FUN RUN/WALK DUSK TILL DAWN

Walk Event will be held on the 11th – 12th Feb 23.

to be excited, the event celechosen a new Brisbane based

Single Stableford

Lomacchio 37

For the Calendar: •Our next Club Meeting will be members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in thepating in discussions.dance. Please contact Gerrit to be included in the roster for 2023.

BRIDGE LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

opener, Steve Kleidon (47) set a solid platform, but the game show, who followed up his 61 with the bat, with a bowling haul of a sensational 5 for 9. Figures do not come better than

Gatton Fordsdale are gathering momentum at the right end of the season.

Competition leaders, Ropehill prevailed over a brave Forest Hill, but were forced to battle.

Michael Litzow and Mathew

S Adams(L) J Guest 72

in excellent condition thanks to the work of our volunteer groundsmen, and also our Ladies for looking after the food and clubhouse bar.

Winner: S Wilson 30nett

B Glanville 34

G Punch 35

P Cook 35

D Back 38

M Lerm(L) 50

Putting Competition: Shaun Wilson 13putts

BRD: P Harmon 36, R Ward 34, R Heathwood 33, A Bolton 33, S Luxford 33, K Jessen 32, W James 32, J Luxford 32

(14th) K Jessen (Ladies 2nd shot 14th) B Lowe (2nd shot

2023 Single Stableford

Hair 42

39, J Hines 38, P Holt 38, P Harmon 35, B Lowe 35, K brown 35Div 2: G Winter 2023 4BBB Stableford

church or government but with helping the holes, the abused & the less fortunate people &es each week for collection for these people. Please visit their org.au medal.

Entries are open even on race

a light hearted fun event to encourage people into the sport. Come meet & chat with seasoned runners & ask their secrets to the sport.

water, toilets & shower is also available.

taking the win and the putting

& back across some gravel & short grass.

Laidley Golf Club Medal of Medals 2022 winner Jim Gilbert putting his last hole.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Expanding club marks 20 year milestone

FROM PAGE 36

“I wish my golf was better on the day, but the course is in great nick, so it’s a pleasure to be here.

“It’s fantastic to see country golf doing well, it’s great they’ve succeeded and been able to keep the club established strongly for the last 20 years under 12 holes.”

Mr Luck said there were mapped plans for a further six holes to be added, bringing Laidley Golf Club to an 18-hole course.

“We’re striving to get to 18 holes at some time in the future, it was a big step to get 3 holes added back in 2003,” he said.

Mrs Logan said the club had experienced a 25% increase in Saturday players

over the last year. “In the last 12 months we’ve probably had the big-

gest increase in membership that we’ve had in a number of years,” she said.

The club has had more young members join, a positive sign for the club’s future.

Lockyer wins

LOCKYER’S youth cricket was away to a promising start in their season opener against Stanthorpe at Forest Hill.

Sent into bat on a green wicket, Lightning openers Drew Stafford (28) and Isaac Phipps (21) set a solid platform, being not

However, the wicket favoured bowling, with only Scott Davenport (21) boosting the middle order.

The score of 140 looked light, although it was a bowling track.

With the ball, the Lightning made steady inroads, with Hayden Sippel impressive with 2-14 off eight overs.

Nonetheless, Stanthorpe had passed 100 with four wickets in hand.

Drew Stafford showed versatility taking 3 for 6 with dinky outswingers, to clean up the tail about 20 runs short.

A trip up to Warwick next weekend presents the opportunity to cement

RESEARCH has found when it comes to playing community sport, it seems girls just want to have fun.

A Victoria University (VU) research team tracked more than 5,000 females who participated either in community club gymnastics

or football (soccer) around Australia from 2019 to 2021.

About half the survey respondents had stopped participating, and the other half were still involved.

Nearly two thirds of those who left reported their

main reason for stopping was because they were not having fun.

Researcher Professor Rochelle Eime said at a time when community sport clubs were desperate to attract members and keep

many retention issues, but

“Clubs need to ensure what they offer aligns to the reasons girls and women place,” she said.

“Most members are there to enjoy themselves - not to

win or get the top award.”

Gymnastics and football were chosen to capture participant views in both a traditionally female sport and a traditionally male one, be applied to any sport.

The report found commu-

nity sport clubs could improve membership retention by developing strategies and programs that focus on fun and enjoyment in the sport, and ensure training and competitions allow all players to improve their skills, not just elite members.

Queensland Golf Union president John Thorsen (second from the left) takes a look at the course with club members Peter Hooper (left), John Conway, Roley Hovey and John O’Brien.

PHOTO: GATTON STAR – JAN 29, 2003

Coach Darren Sippel and the Davis Shield team. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Laidley Golf Club greenkeeper Danny Gowing surveys the newly improved course from the green of hole four, which is actually one of the three new holes added in 2003.

PHOTO: GATTON STAR – JAN 22, 2023

Junior golfers descend on Gatton

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LITTLE putters from across South East Queensland gathered at Gatton Jubilee Golf Club (GJGC) on Sunday in a regional tournament.

Glasshouse Mountains Golf Zone Junior Golf Association president Gary Ellis said this the Drummond Golf South East QLD Future Tournament had been held at Gatton.

“It’s been going for many years now and it’s been growing, we take it out to all areas now including Gatton,” Ellis said.

Around 90 golfers com-

peted in 6, 9, 13, and 18 hole divisions on the day.

For Gatton player and 6 hole champion of 2022 Mason Capner, the competition play on his home ground. Dad Adam Capner said Jemma Osman did a good job preparing the courses.

“They’ve been wanting to come to Gatton for a while, it’s good to see the country clubs getting a go,” Mr Capner said.

Other locals included Laidley’s Skyla Taylor, Levi and Keanu Faulks, and Kilcoy’s Ryder Cochran who placed NETT 4th in 9 hole division.

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LAIDLEY Golf Club had much to celebrate on its club opening day on Saturday with the 20-year celebration of a milestone achievement.

In January 2003 the club

brand new holes, bringing it to a 12-hole course.

Current ladies captain Judy Logan said the new holes happened around the same time as Laidley Heights was developed, and so the growth.

“It allowed us to have social players play on the

weekend after competitions,” Mrs Logan said.

Steven Luck was the club president at the time, and he was joined on January 21 by Golf Queensland chair Peter Reeves to celebrate the occasion.

“Thank you to all the people on the committee back then to have the vision to go for it, because it’s a big commitment to put another three holes in,” Mr Luck said.

Mr Reeves said it was his

“It’s great to be out here to experience the 20th anniversary,” he said.

Golfers Barbara Panzran, Helen Gray and Graham Davison at Laidley Golf Club on Saturday January 21.