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Environmental campaigners want to protect old blackbutt trees like this from logging, so that endangered hollow-dependant species can survive in Deongwar State Forest. Pictured: Redbank Creek Fire Brigade second officer Richard Brown, Flagstone Creek beekeeper Ian Carpenter, Grantham beekeeper Marina Elliott, Save Deongwar State Forest spokesperson Max Fulham and Toowoomba beekeeper Gary Hartig.

MINDEN’S CREATIVE MINDS PAGE 6

LET DEONGWAR GROW

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE SAVE Deongwar State Forest (SDSF) community group is calling on the State Government to imme-

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diately stop the logging of large old hollow-bearing habitat trees in a forest to the west of Esk in the Somerset region.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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Bird boxes for BVRT DANGLING from ropes and laden with tools of trade may be an everyday task for tree lopper, Cameron Fleming, but his latest challenge was juggling bird boxes into place, high up in trees along the rail trail at Lowood.

Cameron’s volunteering efforts and skills are a welcome addition to the team of volunteers who plant and maintain the rail trail at Lowood.

Some 20 bird boxes and 4 micro bat boxes, built and donated by Bellbowrie resident, Jeff Roots, have now been installed by Cameron.

Activity around the boxes will be monitored regularly by the rail trail volunteers and, undoubtedly, other bird lovers.

Regular trail users have reported a steady increase in the range and numbers of Australian native birds sighted as they Donate your books to help kids in PNG Dear teachers and parents, As the school draws to a closure for the holidays, we are putting out the request for books to send to the children in Papua New Guinea.

Many schools are now culling library books, please think of us and not land fill.

We will collect them, or they can be dropped off at 4 Ray Crt. Laidley Heights at any time.

Please look up

Cameron Fleming installs donated bird boxes into the trees along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Lowood.

walk or ride the trail.

Jeff said building and donating the boxes was his way of saying thank

you to Peter Bevan for his valued donation of plants to help with revegetation work he is undertaking

books4pngkids.org It’s a great site to share with students and young people so they can see how they are helping others while cutting back on land fill.

Our thanks go out to all the schools and parents in the district who have generously donated books throughout the year.

We wish all teachers and parents a relaxed holiday.

May dreams come true in 2024.

Regards, Fay Putland Laidley Heights

Newtown State School Centenary Celebrations The Centenary Committee extends an invitation to interested persons with past and present affiliations with the school, to attend the celebrations on Saturday 5th October, 2024 - including historical displays, school tours, food & drinks, student performances and music.

Invitations will be posted to those on the mailing list mid-2024.

The committee continues to seek names and addresses of those who

alongside an overgrown gully adjacent to Pullenvale State School.

Jeff is the school’s groundsman, and was concerned with the weed infested, overgrown gully adjacent to his school.

Inspired by the revegetation work along the trail at Lowood, Jeff said the advice and support he received from Peter and his daughter Michelle about plants and planting was appreciated.

“I wanted to give back to my community and revegetating the gully helps me do that,” he said.

The surprise gift of the bird boxes, according to Peter, was a welcome contribution to the trail’s development.

The next project is to peg jute matting, provided

by Main Roads, along the banks of a cutting on the rail trail, and plant with ground cover.

WEST MORETON LANDCARE would like to be included and have had no contact with the school.

Sponsors, memorabilia and photos would be appreciated.

Contact us by email or post: Centenaryinfo2024@ newtownss.eq.edu.au or Centenary Committee c/o Newtown State School PO Box 6280 Clifford Gardens Toowoomba 4350 Newtown State School Centenary Committee Toowoomba

CLARIFICATION A LETTER to the editor published in our November 22 edition was misattributed to Pete’s Barber Shop, Gatton.

The letter was not written on behalf of the business.

Business owner Yelena Jones has informed The Independent the business is operating as usual and will continue to operate under its established trading hours.

We apologise for any concern or confusion caused.

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Not-so-hollow threat for Deongwar’s native fauna NOVEMBER 29, 2023

FROM PAGE 1 SDSF spokesperson Max Fulham said Deongwar contained 4,870 hectares of intact, high conservation value, remnant native Eucalyptus Woodland including endangered blackbutt forest and rainforest within its creek systems.

“It’s home to 146 protected native animals including the long-nosed potoroo, powerful owl, black-breasted button-quail, white-throated needletail, brush-tailed rock wallaby, yellow-bellied glider, glossy-black cockatoo, koala and greater glider,” Mr Fulham said.

“It is also a high elevation, relatively moist cool forest that will be increasingly important as a refuge for native species seeking refuge in a warming climate.”

SDSF members located an old blackbutt tree (pictured on page 1) which Mr Fulham said represented ‘the best of what’s left’.

“It’s 120cm in diameter and estimated to be 163-180 years old… it reminds us of what has been lost and how few remains,” he said.

“It hasn’t yet reached its full potential and will contin-

Save Deongwar State Forest spokesperson Max Fulham at a logging site where large old hollow-bearing habitat trees have been felled.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

ue to provide essential ecological resources and large tree hollows for hundreds of years.

“Cutting this tree down is not just ecologically unsustainable, it is short sighted and reckless.”

Mr Fulham said current logging was creating an extinction debt that would ‘not be fully realised for many years to come’.

“The current practice of retaining young recruitment

trees as a remedy for the destruction of larger live habitat trees is not ecologically sound considering the long time period required for these young stems to develop very large hollows,” he said.

Deongwar State Forest is scheduled to transition to a protected area on December 31, 2024, when the South East Queensland Forests Agreement ends.

SDSF members like Red-

bank Creek Fire Brigade second officer Richard Brown are concerned logging efforts would only increase as the Agreement reached its expiry.

“I’ve been told they’ve been doing an extra heavy cut because the Forestry Agreement ends in December 2024, which is no excuse in my opinion to take out the largest trees,” Mr Brown said.

Mr Brown said logging

elevated the risk of high-severity fire.

“Taking out large, apically dominant, apex eucalypts which shade the ground and limit evaporation is not conducive to stopping the spread of bushfires,” he said.

“It flies in the face of logic to cut out the largest and oldest trees in the forest.”

SDSF have submitted four petitions to the Queensland Parliament, with a fifth to be tabled on November 30.

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Oil spill Warrego Highway; truck fire Somerset TRUCK FIRE ATKINSONS DAM PARAMEDICS attended reports of a truck fire on Atkinsons Dam Road on November 23.

No patients were reported on scene.

WARREGO HIGHWAY OIL SPILL An oil spill occurred on the east-bound lanes of the Warrego Highway between Plainlands and Pine Mountain on November 25.

Clean-up crews were on scene.

Motorist were urged to avoid this area and travel with care.

SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH MINDEN Police are investigating following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Minden on November 25.

Emergency services were called just after midnight following reports a white 1996 Toyota Chaser, travelling west along the Warrego Highway, had collided with a cement barrier.

The driver, a 45-year-old Kensington Grove woman, is currently assisting police with investigations.

Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Police Link: 131 444 Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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Recent weather events responsible for taste of Wivenhoe’s water LOCKYER and Somerset residents will have to wait a little longer for their drinking water to return to its normal taste.

Changes in the taste and odour of water were due to an increase in naturally occurring organic compounds.

An Urban Utilities spokesperson said the compound boost was due to increased algal levels in Wivenhoe Dam, which bloomed in

recent weather conditions.

“Although algae is filtered out... it can leave behind these taste and odour compounds,” they said.

“The water is safe to drink and continues to meet the stringent health requirements of the Australian Drinking Water

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Veterans and thoroughbred horses healing together

BY JACOB HAYDEN

AIDEN Stevens was looking for his place in the world after being medically discharged from the army.

He found what he needed through volunteering for Healing with Horsemanship (HWH) at Atkinsons Dam, which partners retired thoroughbred racehorses with veterans, their families, community groups, and emergency response personnel.

Formerly a Royal Australian Corps of Signals Officer in Darwin at 1CSR, Mr Stevens said the military was a 24/7 job, ‘always on call whether you want to be or not’.

“It’s different getting back into the civilian world, and then basically 90% of your time is your own… it’s hard getting used to that.”

Mr Stevens was referred

to HWH through the Department of Veterans Affairs for rehabilitation in March 2023.

Recently, HWH acquired a former racehorse named Eva, who travelled to Ipswich from Victoria after three unsuccessful attempts as a broodmare.

HWH owner manager Isaac Adams said Eva was delivered to the Ipswich Racecourse, where he and Mr Stevens collected her.

“We cruise down there and sure enough she’s up, she’s sweating… we had the horses galloping and finishing their race right at the carpark where we were loading up,” Mr Adams said.

“It was really good for Aidan to see how she was reacting in that environment, and what I’m doing here is teaching horses to be responsive rather than reactive.”

Mr Adams said he saw a

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Army veteran Aidan Stevens working with retired thoroughbred racehorse Eva at Atkinsons Dam.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

lot of growth in Mr Stevens in the last seven months.

“He came here and was quite reserved, he sort of just kept to himself, but now he comes here every single time he can,” he said.

“He’s now much more

confident and seems like he’s found his purpose, which is what I experienced as well.”

Mr Adams said you could not find any stronger parallel than a veteran and a thoroughbred.

“We see the world a little

bit differently, and thoroughbreds have lived for a purpose, they’ve been trained for a purpose,” he said.

“We take them out of that and a lot of people don’t know how to help them adjust to their new life.”

KEANES BRIDGE IMPROVED load capacity and safety for motorists are among the benefits the new Keanes Bridge on Keanes Road at Rosewood will deliver.

The $2.2 million new concrete bridge over Hopper Crossing on the Bremer River was funded in partnership between Ipswich City Council (ICC) and the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program.

RESOURCE RECOVERY SITE A new Resource Recovery Centre in the western part of Ipswich has taken another step forward, with more than 750 potential locations under consideration by council.

RECYCLING AND REFUSE CENTRE REPAIRS Repairs on unloading bays at Rosewood Recycling and Refuse Centre (RRRC) will soon begin, after their closure earlier this year.

The RRRC is more than 30 years old and will be replaced with a centre.

In the interim, ICC will work on restoring the unloading bays to allow local residents better access services.

Deb's Somerset Update

Notice of meeting

Have your say on Moreton Water Plan

Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee Meeting details Laidley Sports Complex, 8 Ambrose Street, Laidley Wednesday 6 December 2023

6pm to 7.30pm

The Gowrie to Calvert (formerly Lockyer Valley) Community Consultative Committee (CCC) meetings ensure community views are heard about the Gowrie to Helidon (G2H) and Helidon to Calvert (H2C) projects.

We encourage you to get in touch with your local CCC members to discuss and provide feedback on the project.

Member details and the most up-to-date information about the meeting are available on the website at inlandrail.artc.com.au/lv-ccc.

You are welcome to attend the meeting as an observer. If you have any questions or for more information about the G2H and H2C projects, please get in touch using the contact details below.

1800 732 761 inlandrailqld@artc.com.au

If you are an irrigator in the Somerset or Lockyer, I would encourage you to be involved and make a submission to the review of the Moreton Water Plan.

Local irrigator groups and growers are also holding an information session at the Gatton Shire Hall on Wednesday 29th November at 5.30pm. Head along to hear more about what the review will mean for all irrigators.

The Moreton Water Plan covers catchments within the entire Somerset and Lockyer area and is a legislated plan which must be reviewed every 10 years. The current Plan is due to expire in 2026, prompting the process to re-assess and create a new plan.

Surface water, overland flow and underground water are all covered by the Plan (except stock and domestic water and Great Artesian Basin water).

Irrigators will rightly be concerned about this review, given the outcome may affect their water allocations and ultimately the viability of their primary production enterprise.

To have your say head to www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/water/ consultations-initiatives/moreton-water-plan-review

where you will find information on how the process works. Submissions close on Friday 2nd February 2024.

Year 12 School Leavers Bursary – Now Open!

Round Five of my Nanango Electorate ‘Year 12 School Leavers Bursary’ is now open. The Bursary is an important way to support our school leavers as they make the next step in their education journey.

The successful applicant will receive $1000 to help with the costs associated with moving to their place of learning, or to purchase tools, books, IT or other necessary requirements. Applications are now open to Year 12 students who live within the Nanango Electorate and are due by 22nd January 2024. Head to my website at www. debfrecklington.com.au, or contact my Electorate Office on 4190 7100 for Bursary guidelines.

Deb FRECKLINGTON MP Member for Nanango 07 4190 7100

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Creativity puts young Minden performing artists on the map

BY JACOB HAYDEN MINDEN State School is producing the next generation of performance artists.

The school held its first Arts Showcase on November 15, with more than 140 students from Prep to Year 6 collaborating on seven acts.

Arts teacher Sharee Stirling said the showcase incorporated dance, drama, music and media arts.

Prep student Uriel danced to Gangnam Style while Year 3 student Sienna danced to Singing in the Rain. “[They performed] an evolution of dance… it highlights the eras of dance starting from the 60s right the way through to the current era,” Mrs Stirling said.

“Our grade 5 and 6 students have worked on the Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter, playing it on the glockenspiel, so that’s been quite a challenge.”

The showcase was entirely

directed and scripted by students, with Year 6 students creating media art including PowerPoint presentations and invitations to the Arts Showcase.

Mrs Stirling said performing arts was previously foreign to the school.

“But this year, we’ve not only started doing more in performing arts but we’ve also created some dance

teams that have gone on and competed at local competitions,” she said.

“We’ve had a lot of success with our dance team and we’re looking at enhancing the performing arts skillset of all the students at Minden State School.”

“My hope one day is to see some of these young children go on to become professional artists in performing arts.”

Year 3 dancers Sienna, Alexis and Lilliana.

FEDERAL Member for Blair Shayne Neumann has welcomed the Federal Government infrastructure review’s backing for safety upgrades along the Brisbane Valley Highway.

The Infrastructure Investment Program review was released last week and confirmed $20 million in Federal funding under the

SEQ City Deal.

Mr Neumann said, together with the Queensland Government, he had advocated for the safety upgrades and was pleased the review supported the project.

“I know the funding promised through the SEQ City Deal for the Brisbane Valley Highway is desper-

ately needed and these upgrades must go ahead, and they will,” he said.

“I will always fight for critical infrastructure for our region and I advocated to Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King, calling on the Federal Government to back this and other crucial local projects.

“I’m pleased that other

critical projects, like the Cunningham Highway - Amberley Interchange and Warrego Highway - Mt Crosby Road Interchange planning projects will also go ahead.”

Mr Neumann said the Federal Government would deliver an extra $2.5 billion for Queensland infrastructure because of the review.

Year 6 students Jasper and Eloise put together PowerPoint presentations for the Minden State School Arts Showcase on November 15.

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Highway upgrades confirmed through review

“So all up, we will be funding over 200 infrastructure projects right across Queensland, at a cost of over $20 billion.”

Mr Neumann said the government was also strengthening its commitment to road safety with changes to cut the administrative burden on local councils.

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>> LVRC BRIEFS GRANTHAM SIREN TEST LOCKYER VALLEY Regional Council (LVRC) will undertake a test activation of the Grantham Flood Warning Siren at 12pm on Wednesday December 1.

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

LIBRARY CLOSURES Gatton and Laidley Libraries will be closed on Wednesday December 6 for maintenance.

Council’s eLibrary is open 24/7 and is available at library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au WASTE MANAGEMENT SURVEY Council wants residents to share their views, values and attitudes on aspects of waste management, to assist in the preparation of a new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.

This will help align the new Plan with existing and emerging values and preferences in reducing waste and maximising resource recovery.

Consultation will close at 5pm on December 13.

Visit www.surveymonkey. com/r/WRRP23a to have your say.

RADF GRANTS The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants are now open.

Round 1 for 2023/24, will close on December 4 at 10am.

Visit lockyervalley.qld.gov. au/RADF ELF TOWN & CANDY LAND There are two whimsical Christmas precincts for you and your family to enjoy this Christmas - Elf Town in Gatton and Candy Land in Laidley.

Make sure you pay a visit to Centenary Gardens, Gatton and Das Neumann Haus, Laidley and enjoy the festivities.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Visit a sunflower field in Mulgowie this December and support sick kids through the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

PHOTO: RENAE FERRIS

Sunflowers shine for foundation

BY JESSE HAMILTON

Friday, 15 December 2023 North Street, Gatton 5.30PM - 9PM Free Santa family photos Meet Santa’s reindeer Christmas at Bunyip Stage Show Free inflatable games zone Outdoor obstacle course Twilight market and food stalls Glitter face painting Ham wheel

Scan to register for Christmas Competitions

A MULGOWIE family is opening the gates of their eight-hectare sunflower field from December 1-31, with donations from the event going to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Event organiser Renae Ferris, whose granddaughter received vital support from the foundation, said Starlight had provided support

for families with sick kids nationwide.

“Our granddaughter has thrived from the support and friendship she receives from Starlight during her ongoing in-hospital treatments as a result of kidney failure at five years old and a kidney transplant last year as a sixyear-old,” she said.

Starlight Foundation provides essential health and wellbeing services

by partnering with health professionals to bring joy and laughter to sick kids.

People can donate through the Sunflowers for Starlight GoFundMe page at: www. gofundme.com/f/sunflowe rs-for-starlight The sunflower field will be open from 4pm to 7pm at 19 Mulgowie School Rd, with donors able to picnic and pick a sunflower during their visit.

Treasure trove of fantasy novels on display TAKE A journey into the realm of fantasy at a unique exhibition of novels in Laidley this December.

Hypatia’s House bookstore owner Idell Wadley said this exhibition, Flights of Fantasy, was one for the bibliophiles.

“It is a journey through the private collection of a

local gentleman who has more than 100 signed, first edition fantasy and sci-fi novels,” she said.

“Additionally, [he] has a slew of commissioned artworks.

“It will be a combination of books and art.”

Flights of Fantasy also features work from digital

fantasy artist Levi Huston.

The official opening is on Friday December 1 at 6pm where the collector will give a talk on how he sourced these rare books.

Although these editions are for exhibition only, Hypatia’s House will have selected stock on sale.

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Alone on Christmas? All welcome at festive feast ADVERTORIAL IF YOU find yourself home alone this Christmas, the Laidley Community Festive Feast is on again, providing a place to go and plenty of company on Christmas Day. Volunteer Denise Morris said anyone who would be alone on Christmas Day was welcome.

“It was started to provide a meal for the people who... were on their own and they weren’t going to be getting a Christmas dinner,” she said.

“But now it’s evolved.

“There are more lonely people out there than there are poor, it’s now for people that are home alone.”

The lunch will be served at 11:30am at the Laidley Showgrounds Hall, supported by the Laidley Show Society.

“There’s no charge involved for them but it’s nice if you get a donation,” Mrs

Lowood Scout Group held a cent auction on November 19.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Major fundraiser backed by local businesses The Laidley Community Festive Feast will be held on Christmas Day for anyone who finds themselves home alone.

PHOTO: PIXABAY

Morris said.

Event organisers would welcome more volunteers, corporate sponsors, and an entertainer.

“We’re still looking for an entertainer if there’s anybody out there who would like to entertain people on a volunteer basis,” Mrs Morris said.

“And if there’s any corporates out there that would like to [donate], we always need money.”

Mrs Morris also encouraged neighbours to help out with transportation.

“Do you live next door to someone that’s home alone all the time?” she said

“If there’s someone next door whose doing it tough, bring them down.”

RSVPs are encouraged before December 18 by phone or email.

Phone Denise 0418 195 081 or email galaxie65@bigpond.com or call Fay Putland 5465 2038.

LOWOOD Scout Group held their first cent auction in four years on November 19.

Leader Ann-Marie ‘Wallaroo’ Frohloff said the Lowood community and businesses were very supportive, with plenty of prizes on offer.

“We haven’t run a cent auction since COVID,” she said.

“The Lowood community, the businesses, have

really got behind us.”

Funds raised from the cent auction will go toward maintenance and security lights for the Scout den.

It was the club’s ‘biggest cent auction ever’, raising $1700.

“Thank you everyone for coming and supporting our first cent auction after so long and we will see you all in 2024,” Wallaroo said.

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The Garden of Eden Grantham is searching for people who can help with areas of interest, including butterfly breeding and butterfly house tour guides.

The Garden of Eden co-owner Ray Archer said the garden had more than

100 butterflies and would require plenty of help.

“I’m in my mid-70s, and we would love to have more helpers to care for the garden, the visitors, and the butterfly breeding programme as we prepare to open our private garden,” he said.

Mr Archer, who co-owns the garden with his wife Delphine, owns the Bribie Island Butterfly House, which is 100% volunteer-run.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fresh menu and top quality coffee

GATTON’S newest café offers an exciting menu of classic dishes and quality coffee with a splash of Asian cuisine.

1gram owner Kim opened the North St café on November 6 and has already impressed her customers with unique food and excellent coffee.

“There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning,” she said.

“It’s the perfect way to start your day and get a little pickme-up whenever you need it.”

Perfecting the ideal coffee is a high priority.

1gram uses Coffee Supreme, roasted fresh and delivered every week.

Coffee Supreme offers a consistent flavour profile so customers can rely on their favourite brew every day.

1gram café owner Kim has created a menu of Aussie favourites and Asian cuisine, alongside quality coffee.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

“I hope every customer, when they come in, that they enjoy the coffee,” Kim said.

“I hope people say the

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An extensive drinks menu provides something for all, coffee aficionado or not.

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Karaage chicken tacos and the prawn tacos are Kim’s personal favourites and a hot item on the menu.

“This is all my favourite food,” Kim said.

“When I made the food, it’s like [cooking] for my family.”

The café’s name comes from Kim’s motto and her motivation to open her café, five years in the making.

“One gram of action is worth more than a ton of thought,” she said.

“I prepared for five years for a café, but I didn’t action.

“I kept always thinking and stop, thinking and stop.

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1gram is open from 6:30am to 3pm Monday and Wednesday through to Saturday, 6:30am to 2pm on Sunday, closed on Tuesday.

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Volunteers keep community moving

WHEN Di Thompson left a full-time job she did not particularly enjoy, she knew she wanted to do something meaningful with her time in retirement.

“I have always volunteered in some capacity with whatever spare time I have available as I believe that we need to give something back to the community we live in,” she said.

Di heard about local non-profit organisation STAR Community Services, and immediately signed up to become an owner-driver.

Di talked about her volunteering experiences.

What do you do in your volunteering role?

As a volunteer owner-driver, I get to drive STAR’s elderly clients in my own car.

This volunteer role is very special for so many reasons.

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Di Thompson is one of many satisfied retirees volunteering for STAR Community Services.

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They truly enjoy their outings, which keeps them connected to their friends and family.

What does preparation for your volunteer role require?

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Since I drive my own vehicle, I need to ensure my car meets all of STAR’s safety regulations.

For example, it needs to be less than 10 years old and regularly serviced.

As a driver, I complete CPR training every year and First Aid training every couple of years.

Thankfully, STAR looks after all the cost and organisation of all the training for all the drivers.

I also get reimbursed for the mileage as per the ATO rate.

Why do you enjoy most about volunteering?

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I truly enjoy my conversations with the seniors who have exciting stories and a perspective on the world that can only come with experience.

They are so thankful and express their appreciation very generously.

I am grateful that I get to absorb all the niceness.

Not a single day goes by when I don’t enjoy my work hence, I am able to give my 110%.

STAR supports Ipswich seniors by offering a range of in-home services to help them live independently in their own homes, such as transport.

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Julie and Peter Tobin with Rebekah, Matilda, Casey, Ella, and Kristin Cumner at the Glamorgan Vale Community Hall Christmas Carnival.

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Ourania Antokas, Thea Antokas, Kaiden Otto, Tina Merlo, Luca Antokas, Naiyah Antokas, Phill Merlo, Lyndsay Otto, Tanya Otto, Riley Otto, and Ruby Otto at the Glamorgan Vale Christmas carnival on Saturday.

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The Lockyer Valley Dance Centre opened the night’s entertainment at the Minden 2023 Summer Festival.

Launching into Christmas season CHRISTMAS season is in full swing with several Christmas events taking place across the region over the weekend.

Laidley Christmas Carnival took over Patrick St on Friday night.

Glamorgan Vale Community Hall hosted their Christmas Carnival on Saturday, with plenty of fun to bring the community together.

The Lockyer Valley May-

oral Christmas Carols, hosted

by Lockyer Valley Regional Council in partnership with the Lockyer Valley Ministers Association, was on at the Gatton Shire Hall on the evening of November 25.

Minden State School celebrated the season at their Summer Festival on Friday.

More festive spirit to come; see The Independent’s community noticeboard on page 49 for upcoming events.

The Lockyer Valley Mayoral Christmas Carols were held at the Gatton Shire Hall on Saturday night, where they Nathan Walmsley band led the night of carol singing to get everyone excited for the Christmas season.

Tyron from the Laidley Fire and Rescue Station, with Shara, Ava and Reed at the Laidley Christmas Carnival.

Ashley, Eden, Audrey, Ida and Laura at the Minden 2023 Summer Festival on November 24.

Danny, Annette, Candace, and Isaac Hutchison in the Christmas spirit at Glamorgan Vale on November 25.

Tatum Kirk was first in line to speak to Santa at Ray Bachmann Real Estate at the Laidley Christmas Carnival on November 24.

Disability Action Week 2023 Did you know that:

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In 2021, 3,148 people (or 7.7% of the population) in Lockyer Valley Regional Council region reported needing help in their day-to-day lives due to disability compared with 5.7% for Southeast Queensland.

Since 1985 Anuha, a locally based not-for-profit organisation has been proudly providing services to people with a disability. Anuha currently provides over 5000 hours of care and support per month to people with a disability and their families across the Lockyer Valley region.

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Pumpkin entries open

THE ROYAL Queensland Show (Ekka) has opened entries for its iconic Giant Pumpkin Competition presented by Pillow Talk.

The competition offers more than $3,400 in prize money including last year’s new bonus prize of $1,000 for the heaviest pumpkin over 350kg.

Pumpkin patches across southeast Queensland will be pumping up their produce as growers vie for the heaviest title.

The prize money for the Open and Youth classes is $600 for first place, $400 for second and $300 for third.

All pumpkins over 80kg are eligible for the coveted title of Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show and $850.

Veggie patch kings and queens and 2023 Champion Heaviest Pumpkin of Show title winner, Downlands College will be back in 2024

hoping to recreate their history-making win.

Last year the College was the first school ever to take top honours over an Open Class competitor with their 202kg pumpkin.

The minimum weight for entry into the Youth/School class is 10kg and the competition is curriculum-aligned for Foundation to Grade 8, planting the seed of knowledge about the importance of agriculture.

Also, back to compete in 2024 will be Open Class heavyweight, Minden grower Geoff Frohloff, who has seen his fair share of prize money over the years and still holds the Ekka giant pumpkin record of 215kg set in 2015.

The weight target for the 2023 bonus prize of $1,000 for the heaviest pumpkin has been lowered from over 500kg to over 350kg to encourage more growers to get

Spray safe for bees’ sakes LOCKYER Valley based beekeeper Russell Zabel has urged local farmers to mind their chemical spray to ensure hive survival.

Eight years ago, Mr Zabel had hives of honey bees near Lake Apex which suffered losses due to a chemical named Fipronil, an active constituent in products like Regent 200SC. “We came to the hive in early August and the bees were going gangbusters getting ready for spring, we had some westerly wind days, and there was a mat of dead bees on the ground,” he said.

“I got the [Department of Agriculture and Fisheries] involved and they came and took samples away, even swabbed the hives… and they certainly discovered the bees died from Fipronil, but there were no signs of the poi-

Entries are open for the Ekka’s giant pumpkin competition.

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Farmers, gardeners, schools and students can request their free seeds and an information pack through the Ekka website.

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Mr Zabel said they assumed the bees visited flowers where Fipronil was present and brought it home to their hives.

“The bees brought the honey home on their body, or in the pollen, or it could have been in the nectar they were carrying inside their gut,” he said.

While Fipronil is banned in some European countries, Mr Zabel still recognised it was a useful chemical for pest control.

“I personally use it in my bee traps to control small hive beetle, with extreme care,” he said.

“It is the aerial use of the spray which is of concern to beekeepers.”

Mr Zabel said farmers could do their part by ensuring Fipronil was not applied while bees were flying or while there was a strong wind blowing.

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Foot Crew team leader Jesse Sloane with National Fire Ant Eradication Program engagement support officer Amy Luszczek.

Action against fire ants crucial

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Ma Ma Creek State School students had plenty of questions to ask about the invasive South American species.

BY JESSE HAMILTON

NATIONAL Fire Ant Eradication Program members visited Ma Ma Creek State School on November 24, educating students and the broader community on recognising and responding when encountering fire ants.

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guidance on identifying fire ants, known for their aggressive behaviour and tendency to swarm when disturbed.

Fire ants cause extensive harm to crop and machinery, make land unusable, and result in billions of dollars in annual costs while also exerting an irreversible impact on the Australian environment.

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BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday November 25 Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for all descriptions. Wide-spread rain lifted buyer confidence and both local and western buyers competed fiercely on quality restocker lines.

Albert River Wines, Tamborine sold Droughtmaster steers 15 months for $1,250. Frank Klan, Rathdowney sold Droughtmaster x steers 18 months for $1,120. Dale Oppermann, Kerry sold Charolais steers 14 months for $1,090. Brad & Claire Ryan, Palen Creek sold Euro x steers 14 months for $1,010. Santa steers 14 months account McCabe & Geiger, Coulson, sold for $1,000.

Charbray weaner steers account Keira Farms, Mutdapilly sold for $910. Produce to be Proud of, Innisplain sold Droughtmaster steers 12 months for $900. Charbray steers 12 months account Sunkissed Quarter Horses, Warrill View, sold for $900. Droughtmaster x weaner steers account Emily Reilly, Bromelton sold for $850. Brangus weaner steers account Glenapp Cattle Company Pty Ltd, Rathdowney sold for $830. JD Grazing, Dugandan sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $810. Santa weaner steers account Craig Rankin, Tamborine sold for $800. Tim & Fiona Daniels, Benobble sold Hereford steers 12 months for $800. Red Brahman weaner steers account Ralph Nixon, Coulson sold for $760. Gary & Georgina Brennand, Elbow Valley sold Euro x weaner steers for $700.

Albert River Wines sold Droughtmaster heifers 2 years for $1,270. Droughtmaster heifers 15 months account Frank Klan sold for $800.

T & G Marsden Pty Ltd, Cryna sold Droughtmaster x heifers 15 months for $730. Rhys & Chrissie Brown, Beaudesert sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $660. Keira Farms sold Charbray weaner heifers for $640.

Sunkissed Quarters Horses sold Simmental x weaner heifers for $600. Limousin x weaner heifers account Jason & Laurisa Wendt, Patrick Estate sold for $610.

Kevin English, Park Ridge sold Brahman cows & calves for $1,190. Chris Wilkes, Milbong sold Droughtmaster x cows & caves for $1,175. Angus x cows & calves account Michael Chiddy, Bethania sold for $1,050.

Droughtmaster cows account Albert River Wines sold for $1,025. Santa cows account R, J & K Enterprises, Yatala sold for $980.

Brendan & Marnie Scheiwe, Tallegalla sold Charolais bulls for $4,000.

The final Beaudesert Store Sale for 2023 will be held on Saturday, 9th December commencing at 9.30am.

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday November 22 Useful falls of rain across most parts of the supply areas reduced numbers at Dalby to 1,723 head. A full panel of export buyers was present however not all were operating and the regular feed and trade buyers plus restockers were in attendance and active.

Most classes sold to a dearer market. A very plain quality lineup of light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock experienced very little change. Yearling steers to feed averaged a further 20c to 30c/kg better. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers were noticeably dearer and yearling heifers to feed and the trade lifted by over 40c/kg in places.

Heavy grown steers and bullocks averaged 40c/kg dearer. All classes of cows experienced improvements of 30c to 35c/kg. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock averaged 315c and made to 353c/kg.

Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 302c to 319c with sales to 335c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to a top of 296c to average 270c some to the trade at 306c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 308c to average 296c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 253c to 260c with sales to 270c/kg. Heavy weights to feed made to the occasional 293c to average 276c/kg. Heavy grown steers and bullocks to export processors made to 278c with a fair sample at 274c/ kg. Medium weight 2 score cows to restockers made to 204c/kg. The best of the good cows made to 241c with both medium and heavy weights averaging in the early 230c/kg range.

Heavy weight bulls made to 247c/kg.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS Thursday November 23 361 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The recent rain brought a well anticipated change to the market, with all types of cattle selling to a dearer market. The majority of steers and heifers sold at a 50 – 100 percent price increase from previous months. Cows and cows & calves also saw a notable increase.

Kara-Louise Brooker, Upper Tenthill, sold

Brahman steers for $1510 and a line of Brahman cows for $1300. Matthew Evans, Purga, sold a line of Charbray steers 12-14 months for $1160 and weaner steers for $920, $900 & $820. Sandy Creek Livestock, Kilcoy, sold Brangus cows for $1140, steers for $1370 & $930 and heifers for $940. Craidan Pty Ltd, Dayboro, sold lines of Ultrablack weaners, with steers making $920, $910, $780 & $710 and heifers for $520. The Lehmann Family, Coolana, sold Droughtmaster weaners, with steers making $890 & heifers $690. The Lehmann’s also sold 5-6 month old Droughtmasters, with steers making $690 & heifers $500. PRJ Building, Townson, sold Charbray cross weaner steers for $850, $850, $750, $730 & $700. Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold Santa weaner steers for $865. Trevor Griffiths, Peaks Crossing, sold lines of light Euro weaner steers for $700, $690, $670 & $670 and heifers for $510 & $500. Janetta Walker, Gatton, sold medium Murray Grey cows for $790 and 3-4 month old calves for $450.

Bruce Greer, Flagstone Creek, sold Brangus weaner heifers for $590. Ken Klein, Cedarton, sold light store cows with new calves at foot for $890.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS Monday November 20 The supply of stock at Toowoomba more than doubled the previous weeks level to 194 head and included in the lineup were 16 cows and calves. Similar to the previous week apart from some very good heavy weight cows and a handful of good quality yearling steers the remainder of the yarding was very mixed. Buyer attendance was good along with a large number of onlookers. Prices followed the trend of other selling centres with gains of 14c to 35c/ kg. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 302c and poor quality lines 208c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 239c to 265c and sold to 286c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 288c to average 234c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers averaged 151c and made to 166c/kg. A small selection of medium weight yearling heifers to feed made to 234c to average 213c/kg. A few manufacturing bullocks made to 204c some returning $2,021/head. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 173c and made to 178c/

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kg. Good heavy weight cows made to a top of 232c to average 220c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold to 194c/kg. Cows and calves sold open auction made to $1010/unit.

WARWICK SALEYARDS Tuesday November 21 The useful rain event across the regular supply area reduced numbers to 213 head at Warwick. A full panel of buyers and onlookers attended and with spirited bidding across all lines prices lifted from 7c to 50c/ kg. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made 308c to average 292c/ kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged 243c and sold to 250c/ kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed made 229c to average 224c with a line of high yielding euro steers to the wholesale meat trade at 384c/kg. Yearling heifers in the 200-280kg range to restockers made 219c to average 205c/kg. Yearling heifers over 280 kg to background sold to 238c/kg.

Yearling heifers over 400kg to the wholesale meat trade averaged 253c and sold to 280c/kg. A small sample of bullocks sold from 252c to 259c/kg. Light weight cows to restockers made 177c to average 173c with those to processors at 180c to average 175c/kg. Good heavy cows to processors made 231c to average 215c/kg. Heavy bulls to export processors averaged 215c and sold to 224c/kg. Market Reporter Errol Luck.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS Monday November 20 A wet morning and more rain on the way saw a lighter yarding at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday 20th November. A line of young store heifers sold to a much improved market.

Andrew Little, Stanmore, sold lines of light store weaner heifers and calves for $450, $430 & $320. David Daly, Delaneys Creek, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $1560. Sarah Fankhauser, Monsildale, sold vealer heifers for $380 and $370. Brannigan Family, Sandy Creek, sold Brangus heifers for $410. Anthony Bennent, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $370. Garry Martin, Maleny, sold Droughtmaster vealers, with males making $340 and heifers $390.

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Sugarloaf No1 $10-$16[$14] Best $18 Carton.

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

EGGPLANT: Thai Apple $22-$30[$26] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $14-$26[$23] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$18[$15] Best $20 7KgTray, Purple $10-$18[$14] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $20-$26[$23] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16-$20[$17] Best $24 7KgTray.

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

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$13.60] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$22[$19] Best $24 Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12$20[$16] Carton, Cos No1 $12-$16[$15] Carton, Cos No2 $8-$12[$10.40] Carton, Headed No1 $8-$14[$11] Carton, Headed No2 $2-$10[$5] Carton, Hearts $12$16[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $6-$12[$9] Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$12[$12] Carton.

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $6-$8[$7] Kg, Cups $5.50-$6.50[$6] Kg, Flats $6-$9[$7.50] Kg. PARSLEY: Continental $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch, English $1.20-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch.

PARSNIPS: $40-$50[$45] 10KgCtn, $20$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn. SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.20-$1.60[$1.60] Best $1.80 Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.60 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.40$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.40 Bunch.

SPRING ONIONS: White $1.40-$2.60[$2.30] Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $16-$20[$18] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$20[$19] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $20-$30[$27] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $20$24[$22] Best $30 9LCtn. SWEET CORN: No1 $20-$30[$24] Best $36 18LCtn, No2 $14-$20[$17] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24$34[$27] Best $36 18LCtn. TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.40[$1.24] 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$45[$37.20] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $30-$40[$34.40] Best $45 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $30-$36[$33.60] Best $45 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $26$30[$28.80] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $28-$34[$30.80] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$24[$22.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22$28[$25.60] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $35-$50[$42.20] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$24[$19.60] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $30-$36[$33] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $24-$36[$28.20] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $25$40[$32.40] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $20-$30[$23.20] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $22-$36[$26.40] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $14-$24[$18.60] 10KgCtn. TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag, White $20-$24[$22] Best $30 10KgBag. ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$30[$27] Best $34 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$14[$11.40] Best $16 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$18[$13.80] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140200 $16-$20[$18.40] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$20[$16.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $18$28[$22.40] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $18-$28[$22.80] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Lebanese $18-$24[$22] Best $26 10KgCtn, Lebanese $20-$30[$27] Best $32 8KgCtn, Lebanese No2 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES: ONIONS: Brown Large 76-90mm $14-

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$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 6175mm $18-$30[$25] Best $32 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $16-$22[$18] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$20[$15] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$20[$13.50] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $28-$32[$30] 20KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $12$20[$14] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $12-$22[$15] Best $24 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $16-$28[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$22[$19] 10KgBag, White $34-$40[$36] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30$40[$36.20] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$37.20] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36-$45[$41.70] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$36.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $38-$42[$40] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $34-$38[$35] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $34-$40[$36] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17-$24[$19] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $24-$34[$26] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $26-$34[$32] 15KgBag, Washed White Small $32-$38[$35] 20KgBag. PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $24-$40[$35.80] Best $45 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 $1.80$2.20[$1.98] Best $2.40 Kg, Butternut No2 $1-$1.20[$1.10] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale $1-$1.50[$1.35] Best $1.60 Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson $1-$1.50[$1.35] Best $1.60 Kg, Jap $24-$36[$30] Best $40 Bag, Jap Small $1-$1.60[$1.30] Best $1.80 Kg, Jap No1 $1.80-$2.40[$2.16] Best $2.50 Kg, Jap No2 40c-$1[60c] Kg, Potkin $2.30-$2.50[$2.40] Kg, Average=[] Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

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WEEKLY RAINFALL WEEK ENDING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24th TOTAL (MM)

TOWN

TOWN

TOTAL (MM)

MURPHYS CREEK WITHCOTT

54.1

KILCOY

20.4

MARBURG

73.9

ESK

58.7 45.4

MT WHITESTONE

67.6

TOOGOOLAWAH

27.3

UPPER TENTHILL

74.8

MOORE

21.7 54.1

FOREST HILL

90.4

GATTON UQ

104.8

COOMINYA TOOWOOMBA LOWOOD

61.6

GRANDCHESTER

81.6

43.4

HARRISVILLE

62.2

PLACID HILLS

96.5

LAIDLEY

84.0

GATTON

107.8

ROSEWOOD

95.7

HATTON VALE

83.5

SOMERSET DAM

28.0

HELIDON

60.3

THORNTON

61.5

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All things Christmas can be found right here in Your Town

ADVERTORIAL CHRISTMAS 2023 is right around the corner and the Lockyer Valley’s retail industry is ready to embrace the region’s festive shoppers.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging shoppers to spend their Christmas dollars locally and is once again partnering with the region’s business community to promote the ‘buy local’ message.

As a Diamond Partner of The Independent’s ‘Your Town’ initiative, Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Mayor Cr Tanya Milligan said Council was committed to supporting this important initiative that’s all about further cementing the long-term future of our region.

“When we say local, what we mean is everything local that supports your community, including the people in your community,” she said.

“There is no way our business community could survive without local support and shopping locally offers just that.

“The holidays are upon us, so let’s offer that support

to each other and make sure our local businesses not only survive but thrive this festive season.

“Support from the community is vital in achieving just that.

“There are close to 1,400 retail jobs here in the Lockyer Valley and shopping local helps to keep that impressive number secure.

“Shopping local this festive season not only creates new jobs in local stores and businesses, but ensures local money stays in the local economy.

“Currently, residents spend $66.5 million on retail goods outside the region, but by changing your spending habits you not only keep that money local but support a local income too.

“Almost everything we could possibly need is here in the Lockyer Valley, which is why we’re encouraging people to look to our local businesses when it comes to Christmas shopping.

“While the Your Town promotion is primarily targeted at festive shopping, it’s important to remember that

supporting local businesses should happen all year.

“As a Council, we really want to take this opportunity to put the spotlight on the products and services our business community offers.

“Not only that, but it’s a chance to showcase the fantastic talent of our region.

“Our businesses deserve the opportunity to not only encourage people to buy and support their businesses but highlight their exciting and innovative range of products and services.

“Let’s all work together to

promote a festive atmosphere in the lead-up to Christmas for locals and visitors alike.”

Your Town is a six-week shop local initiative that’s all about supporting the local economy.

All you need to do is shop at participating stores to enter the draw for your chance to win one of six $1,000 cash prizes. The final draw will take place at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival on 15 December.

There are several entry boxes throughout the region.

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6 Reasons to shop local

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

Local jobs

Local economy

Service and variety

Local support

Convenience

Power of $10

Convenience - saving time and money Shopping local saves you time and money.

Think what you could do with $100 and 90mins – that’s the costs, in time and money, of driving from the region to Ipswich or Toowoomba.

It is easy to just “pop to the shop” when it is close by.

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Shopping locally is the best way to support local businesses and help protect what makes our region unique.

Local in-store shopping can inspire and help you find something for the hard-to-buy-for family member or friend.

Agents of discovery

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A new mission in Laidley goes live on Monday 4 December

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Picnic at Lake Dyer or Cunningham look-out Laidley.

Shop the main street of Withcott, Gatton and Laidley for Christmas presents.

Have fun playing Agents of Discovery

Visit the Queensland Transport Museum and libraries

Gatton mission available until 3 December

Take the family to visit Candy Land at Das Neumann

in Gatton and Laidley for holiday activities.

Haus, Laidley and Elf Town in Centenary Park, Gatton.

Go on a discovery drive through the scenic areas of Mulgowie, Mount Sylvia, Flagstone and Murphys Creek – what did you find? #luvyalockyer

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

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

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Find wonderful gifts and experiences

SOMERSET Regional Council is a proud small business friendly council, cementing its support for the region’s small businesses by signing the Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Charter.

Somerset is one of a growing list of councils to sign the charter, which gives small business additional confidence that local governments are there to support and help small business wherever

possible, through reduction of red tape, hosting free business-related workshops and speakers and including local business in changes to procurement processes.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said small businesses were the heart and hubs of local communities and supporting them was a collective effort from government and community.

“Local businesses create

jobs and help support our economy, and are drivers for our future growth,” Cr Lehmann said.

“In rural communities in particular, the faces behind small business are our families, our friends, our neighbours and they keep our communities strong.”

Cr Lehmann said Somerset Regional Council was committed to raising the profile and capability of small busi-

ness and supporting business resilience and recovery.

“There is so much we can do as a local government to assist small business, and we do, but people need to realise it’s a combined and united effort from businesses doing the right thing and community support through purchases, referrals and working together,” Cr Lehmann said.

“Supporting small and buying local is everyone’s

responsibility.

“We all play a vital part.”

Somerset Councillor and Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee member Jason Wendt said Christmas was the perfect time to support small business.

“Our economy sees a huge boost from Christmas shopping annually,” Cr Wendt said.

“I’m encouraging residents

to shop locally and support small when purchasing gifts or experiences.

“There are so many businesses here in Somerset that offer wonderful gifts or experiences that aren’t available from global companies.”

Somerset Regional Council is a proud Diamond Partner of the Your Town promotion run by The Lockyer and Somerset Independent.

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The entry statement at the corner of Newland Place and Redbank Creek Road, welcoming residents to this new family-friendly community.

PHOTOS: PARK LAKE ADARE

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Significant strides for Park Lake Adare YOUR Town Diamond Partner Park Lake Adare is creating a family-friendly community with a strong emphasis on connecting with nature and outdoor living.

Property developer Peter Brown said Park Lake Adare would offer an affordable opportunity for individuals and families to realise their dream of building a home.

“We’ve seen a growing interest from local families who are eager to build their dream homes and experience an authentic acreage lifestyle within a community of like-minded individuals,” Mr Brown said.

He said the development has made ‘significant strides

since last year’.

“We’ve been actively working on Stage 1, and title registrations were achieved in early October,” Mr Brown said.

“Excitingly, the construction of the first home is now underway, marking a significant milestone.”

Mr Brown said the Lockyer Valley was known for its friendly and supportive communities.

“It’s a true hidden gem, offering all the conveniences one needs while surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes,” he said.

“It’s a fantastic place to call home, with a wonderful community and easy access

to the city.”

Park Lake Adare is deeply committed to supporting the local economy and is collaborating with Toowoomba’s Newlands Group on construction.

“Our on-site manager, Mick, owns and operates Lockyer Lawn in Order,” Mr Brown said.

“Our talented photographer, Luke from Voice Photography, is based in Gatton, and Signs on Time from Toowoomba takes care of our on-site billboards and signage.”

Preserving the local environment is also a top priority at Park Lake Adare.

“We’ve developed an

Park Lake Adare is deeply committed to supporting the local economy and is collaborating with Toowoomba’s Newlands Group on construction.

extensive Vegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plan and a Koala Management Plan, and we take these responsibilities very seriously,” Mr Brown said.

“We work closely with a team of environmental consultants, meeting weekly to ensure that all our on-site activities align with our environment, flora, and fauna plans.”

Mr Brown said sales have gone exceptionally well, and Park Lake Adare made the strategic decision to proceed with the construction of Stage 2 and 3 simultaneously in response to the sustained demand.

“This decision is a testa-

ment to the ongoing demand and interest in the growing community,” he said.

“Our acreage lots start at just $279,000 and come fully serviced with underground power, NBN-ready, and full-pressure town water.

“Moreover, residents have the privilege of living in close harmony with nature, featuring a 20,000sqm lake and a vast expanse of 100 acres of parklands.

“This is an exceptional chance for those seeking a relaxed, nature-focused lifestyle, all while being conveniently located just a short drive away from major supermarkets, a post office, schools, an aquatic centre,

a business centre, medical facilities, and more.”

Mr Brown said the decision to become a Diamond Partner for The Independent’s ‘buy local, support local’ campaign was rooted in Park Lake Adare’s longstanding relationship with the newspaper since the inception of its project in mid-2022.

“We’ve witnessed the fantastic work The Independent does for our local community, and we are enthusiastic about continuing our support for local businesses,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity for us to give back to the community that has welcomed us, and to contribute to the vitality of the local economy.”

Preserving the local environment is also a top priority at Park Lake Adare.

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Local businesses define a towns identity ADVERTORIAL RAY Bachmann Real Estate owner Ramon Bachmann is a second-generation business owner in Laidley and has been a lifelong resident of the country town.

Taking over ownership from his dad Ray four years ago, Ramon has been part of the real estate agency for 23 years and said local businesses played a crucial role in shaping the identity and vitality of country towns

like Laidley.

“Small businesses are the backbone of country towns,” he said.

“I think they’re a big part of what makes towns like Laidley or Gatton what they are.”

Mr Bachmann said local businesses in the Lockyer Valley had a strong bond with their community that is not found with large corporations in cities.

“Small businesses

around here are very generous from their sponsorship of sporting teams from juniors to seniors,” he said.

“Without them, you wouldn’t have small towns, it’s very important to support local small businesses, otherwise, big corporations will come in and take over.”

Mr Bachmann encouraged everyone to do their shopping locally this holiday season when smaller businesses need support.

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Keep your town thriving ADVERTORIAL JOHN Schollick has called the Lockyer Valley home for more than 25 years and truly believes in backing local businesses.

With a long involvement in the Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and several businesses operating in the area, he’s made it his mission to back local initiatives.

“It’s hugely important that we have a thriving business community,” he said.

“We need to work closely together and shop local, instead of going to the cities and big box stores or online.

“Otherwise country towns like ours simply won’t exist.”

Mr Schollick said many of the businesses in the

region are family owned and run.

“When you support these businesses, you’re supporting a family business and your neighbourhood thrives,” he said.

“You’re not contributing to some CEO’s Christmas bonus.

“Why wouldn’t we want to keep this beautiful piece of country thriving, not just surviving.”

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SHARE IN WINNING $6,000 PRIZE POOL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make sure you enter for a chance to win!

Terms and conditions apply. Please see The Independent Office for more details

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First three Your Town winners drawn

BY JACOB HAYDEN

CONGRATULATIONS to the first three prize winners of The Lockyer & Somerset Independent’s ‘shop local, support local’ promotion Your Town, which was drawn on November 24.

Somerset Regional Council is a Your Town Diamond Partner, and Mayor Graeme Lehmann and Councillor Jason Wendt met with The Independent general manager Bruce Horrocks on November 24 at the Minden 2023 Summer Festival to draw the first three winners.

Three lucky shoppers received $1,000 gift cards to spend at local participating businesses across the regions.

Cr Lehmann said Your Town was fantastic for local businesses.

“It encourages people to come and shop locally, and it’s great to see at least one Somerset businesses in there among the winners,” Cr Lehmann said.

Cathy Stevens from

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann, Councillor Jason Wendt and The Lockyer & Somerset Independent general manager Bruce Horrocks drew the first three prize winners for Your Town on Friday November 24 at the Minden 2023 Summer Festival.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Second place for the Your Town Store Decoration competition went to Sylvia’s Garden and Home with a striking blue and white backdrop and a local signpost.

PHOTO: BRUCE HORROCKS

Laidley was the first winner and received their entry form from Hullabaloo Bazaar.

The second winner, Lorraine Melklejohn, shopped at Laidley Shoez.

Lastly, Vicki Bourchier from Esk won $1,000 for spending their money at Rudi’s Place.

through with the mini railway and candles made from toilet rolls,” he said.

“The sign posting made the laundromat the centre of everything this Christmas.”

Second place went to Sylvia’s Garden and Home with a striking blue and white backdrop and a local

The final three winners will be drawn on December 15.

Mr Horrocks congratulated the prize winners.

He also spent last week touring the region to see the wonderful entries in the Your Town Store Decoration competition, the winners of which received advertising packag-

es with The Independent.

Lockyer Laundromat took out the top spot.

Mr Horrocks said he particularly liked the blue and white Your Town theme of the mini town and railway.

“The smaller windows were used to great effect and the theme was carried

signpost, giving no doubt to purchasers that this was the place to shop this Christmas.

“Special mention goes to Eyecare Plus Gatton who managed to integrate the blue and white into a Christmas theme making a stunning entry to their waiting room,” Mr Horrocks said.

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alchemy

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STOP & SMELL THE ROSES!

COME & SEE OUR FRIENDLY STAFF FOR QUALITY MEAT AT GREAT VALUE PRICES

The place to buy beautiful local floral arrangements & gifts

Retail - Wholesale - Private Processing 64 John Street, Rosewood Q 4340

5467 9468

SPAR EXPRESS MARBURG

OPEN 7 DAYS Golden Casket & Lotto now available!

Monday – Friday: 5am to 8pm Saturday & Sunday: 6am to 8pm 102 QUEEN STREET, MARBURG

07 5464 4190

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When you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy their third holiday home.

You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy his team jersey, mums & dads put food on the table.

Think Local. Buy Local.

Support Local.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighbourhood, the spine of your local economy & the spirit of

YOUR TOWN For full terms and conditions visit our website tlsindependent.com

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AND PROUD OF IT!

YOUR CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE

When it comes to cars, experience counts!

That’s where the Gatton Spare Parts Auto Pro team comes in handy!

Their wide range of parts, accessories oils and services are available at a great price too – so yo can ge your pride and joy all fixed up without breaking the bank.

GATTON SPARE PARTS 59 RAILWAY STREET, GATTON

FASHION HOMEWARES | GIFTS 91 Patrick Street, Laidley Tuesday - Friday 9am-4.30pm Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday 10am-4pm www.birdhouselaidley.com.au

Mention this advertisement and you can buy one smoothie and get one half price.

BP GATTON

4342 Bar & Bistro

FULL DRIVEWAY SERVICE | OPEN 7 DAYS 6am TIL 6pm

J & I ZIEBARTH TOWING & AUTO REPAIRS

EMERGENCY & GENERAL TOWING | 24HRS 7 DAYS ALL INSURANCE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACCIDENTS & BREAKDOWN SERVICE LOG BOOK SERVICING / NEW RADIATORS & REPAIRS / TYRE REPAIRS

Gourmet Food – Award Winning Abisca Coffee – Specialty Teas Fully Licensed - Unique gifts from Australia & around the world Heritage Post Office

277 EASTERN DRIVE GATTON 5462 1452 | AH 0428 795 083

Open 7 Days: 7am – 3pm 07 5465 4106 42 Victoria St, Forest Hill

CAFE, ESPRESSO BAR & GIFT STORE BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY!

15 RAILWAY STREET, GATTON Q 4343 | (07) 5462 1168

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Made to measure CURTAINS Full range of made to to measure measure BLINDS & SHUTTERS Servicing the Lockyer Valley & Somerset regions

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We provide everyday low prices on prescriptions & medicines, as well as health and beauty needs.

We’re proud to offer this without compromising on quality, service and the professional healthcare you expect from your local pharmacy.

07 5462 1071 | www.discountdrugstores.com.au

Gatton Betta Home Living

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CARAVAN BATTERIES AUTO ELECTRICAL LIGHTBARS UHF & AERIALS G IN N IO IT ND SPOTLIGHTS REVERSE CAMERA AUTO AIR CO 2nd BATTERY SYSTEM FIT 12V ACCESSORIES ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER CAR STEREO HEAD UNIT 12 VOLT QUALIFIED FITTERS

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• Electrical • Audio Visual • Computers • Authorised Jaycar Reseller The big brands you know The locals you know 49 Railway Street, Gatton

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FOR UNIQUE, THOUGHTFUL, HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT WILL ADD A TOUCH OF MAGIC TO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE.

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GATTON TYRE SERVICE YOUR LOCAL TYRE CENTRE

Whatever your tyre repairs & wheel maintenance needs may be, we have you covered.

Stocking tyres for Motor Vehicles, Tractors, Trucks, ATV’s, Mowers & more

GIVE US A CALL TODAY

Specialising in Pool Pumps & Filters & Chlorine Water Testing and everything to keep your Pool Crystal clear

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Open 6 days a week • Fuel Available 24 / 7

32 Anzac Avenue, Grantham

Ph: 07 5466 1155

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HOOPER’S GRANTHAM STORE Your friendly, local convenient pit stop for everything from household basics to fresh & tasty takeaway & homemade treats!

26 Anzac Avenue Grantham

07 5466 1424

HELIDON R.S.L SUB-BRANCH

Family Friendly - Everyone is Welcome Weekly Meat Tray Raffles Kids Area, Free Venue Hire for functions & events

Mon, Tue & Thu 5pm to 6pm - Happy Hour and Bar Snacks Diggers Kitchen - Dine In & Takeaway Wednesday 5pm to 7pm Friday 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Arthur Street, Helidon 4344

Mon-Sat 4pm-Late Phone-07 4697 6508

Hullabaloo Bazaar Bringing you a range of stylish clothing for women of all ages Sizes 8-20 available 27 Railway Street, Gatton | 0408 783 937 hullabaloobazaar@outlook.com | www.facebook.com/HullabalooBazaar

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Hypatia’s House Art, books, coffee = Life SCAN ME

151 Patrick St, Laidley 0448 326 246 hypatiashouse@gmail.com

• Hi-Vis & Trade Wear • Team Wear • Corporate Wear • Safety Essentials • Embroidery OPEN : MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM, SATURDAY 8:30AM – 12:30PM

07 5462 8825 • 53a Railway Street, Gatton

www.infinityws.com.au • info@infinityws.com.au

KELLI'S DINER

Traditional Takeaway with a Country Feel!

We live local, shop local, employ local, we are proud to be a truly Local Business COME IN TODAY & ENJOY OUR GREAT FOOD & COFFEE 17a Railway Street, Gatton | 07 5462 5120 | www.jakandmo.com

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Wed & Thurs Fri 8am - 6pm 8am - 6.30pm

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LAIDLEY TOWN & COUNTRY ANIMAL & RURAL SUPPLIES

CHEAPEST FEED SHED IN THE VALLEY Peter & Jayne have years of training & experience in Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Horticulture & Small Animals.

We stock a large range of produce, animal supplies & farming and gardening items.

Look for the Big Cream Shed

OPEN 7 DAYS 6 Cooper Street Laidley South (off Joel Street)

5465 2135

LAIDLEY SHOEZ

LOCKYER FARM MACHINERY Sales � Service � Spares

Shoes for the Whole Family

Stocking a large range of Fashion Shoes, Slippers, Joggers, Work Boots, Accessories & more to suit the entire family.

Big brands including Zeta, Planet, New Balance, Clarice, Rusty, Cabello, Scholl Orthaheel, Grosby, Sfida, Redback, Mongrel, Oliver & many more.

• H u g e Va r i e t y • Friendly Service • Reasonable Prices

Locally owned & operated dealership stocking a wide range of quality machinery & equipment, backed up with professional advice, experienced parts supply & skilled service support.

1 Western Drive, Gatton

148 PATRICK STREET, LAIDLEY - 5465 1722 Visit our Website www.laidleyshoez.com.au

The Lockyer Hotel The new management welcome you to come and enjoy our all new menu & house made desserts.

07 5462 1888

www.lockyerfarmmachinery.com.au

IS YOUR MACHINE ALL WASHED UP? LOCKYER LAUNDROMAT TO THE RESCUE! • Pick Up & Delivery Available • Coin Op Machines • Washers & Dryers • Washing & Ironing Service • Large Machines for Doonas etc.

• Monday: Closed • Tues to Fri: 7am to 6pm • Sat & Sun: 8am to 5pm

Gluten Free Options | Open 7 Days Daily Meal Specials

info@lockyerhotel.com.au

07 5465 4477

52 Victoria St, Forest Hill

LOCKYER LAUNDROMAT

07 5462 4811

Shop 9, Karl Complex, 279 Eastern Drive, Gatton

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NEW NAME - SAME GREAT SERVICE SEE GUY & THE TEAM FOR Sales – Service – Spares – Repairs • ATV’s • Side by Side Utility Vehicles • Ride On Mowers • Chainsaws • Domestic Mowers • Brushcutters • Hedge Trimmers • Chippers & Shredders • Generators • Engines • Edgers • Pressure Washers

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56 Crescent St, Gatton

3 Railway St, Gatton 07 5462 1836 sales@lockyerprinting.com.au

NEED WATER? ● Top Quality Drinking Water ● 13,000L Tanker or 30,000L Tanker ● Food Grade Tankers ● Prompt Delivery ● Servicing All Areas

07 admin@lockyer 5411 4550 water.com.au l a c o L Shop

LOCKYER VALLEY

Visitor Information Centre LOCKYER VALLEY CULTURAL CENTRE 34 LAKE APEX DR, GATTON

Purchase unique locally crafted products, art, souvenirs, gift cards and so much more...

OPEN 7 DAYS 9.00AM-4.00PM Except Public Holidays 07 5466 3426 #luvyalockyer #lockyervalley

WE SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCERS, MAKERS AND CREATORS

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

Are you happy with your Servicing the Lockyer, current service?

Brisbane Valleys & Ipswich Areas Council / EPA / QUU Quality Approved

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • 24/7 EMERGENCY • ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

CALL THE LOCAL BLOKES TODAY!

9001 I.S.O. 9002 CONTACT US: 5411 4550 • 0428 048 220 • I.S.O. I.S.O. 14001 N.H.V.S.

admin@lockyerwaste.com.au • www.lockyerwaste.com.au

67 CRESCENT ST GATTON | 07 5426 3200

Proudly supporting locals.

Come for a deal, drive away with a smile! www.lockyervalleyford.com.au www.lockyervalleymitsubishi.com.au

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WE CARE ABOUT YOU

WHY NOT MEET AT THE MULGA? Cold drinks, a good feed & real country hospitality

Don’t put up with niggling pain any longer.

BAR & TAKEAWAY BOTTLESHOP RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY DINING WEEKLY MEAL SPECIALS RAFFLES ACCOMMODATION & MORE

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At My Care Physio we’ll get you back to doing the things you love.

Call today & start back on your road to recovery.

Bookings still available for 2023 Christmas Parties!

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• Health • Strength • Mobility

My Care Physio & Therapy

106 Mulgowie Road Ph 5465 9127 www.mulgowiehotel.com.au

Home of the Mulga Bullride

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED HEALTHY LIVING STORE

Natural

16 William St, Gatton

5462 1131 - admin@mcphysio.com

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE...

We offer outstanding customer service with a smile • Full range of vitamins & mineral supplements • Ultrasonic Diffusers/Vaporisers • Full range of tissue salts • Organic Flours, Beans & Grains • Nuts, seeds, and herbs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Providing tailored eyecare solutions, we invite you to experience the ProVision difference.

• Boody Bamboo Clothing • Reusable eco-friendly products • Large Range of natural skincare, haircare and mineral makeup products • Large range of essential oils

• Contact Lenses Practitioner • Eye Exams • Macula & Diabetic Screening

PETER WEBSTER OPTOMETRIST

PHONE: 07 5462 2436

Visit us today!

EMAIL: reception@websteroptometrist.com

46 RAILWAY STREET, GATTON

IT’S NOT JUST GROWN, IT’S NURTURED. THAT’S WHY WE’VE BEEN THE PLANT PEOPLE FOR OVER 40 YEARS. Pohlmans Nursery is a family-owned plant producer and Nursery nestled at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Displayed at its forefront is Pohlman’s Retail Nursery. You will find stock proudly grown by us, as well as sourced from plant specialists in the field.

Retail staff will talk you through our sown, grown and owned products. We provide a wide range including Seedlings, Herbs, Indoors, Potted Colour and Trees and Shrubs. Let us help you nurture your garden or find a perfect gift.

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• Stock Feed • Hay & Chaff • Animal Health Products • Equine Products • Pet Food & Accessories • Drive Thru Service

Ph: 07 5462 1139 Crescent St, Gatton

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Get your Uniform & School Bags NOW FOR 2024 Men's, Ladies & Children's Shoes | Handbags & Luggage | School Wear | Key Cutting General Shoe Repairs

29 Railway St, Gatton Ph: 5462 1868

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Reconnect your mind, body & soul with our relaxing & rejuvenating treatments.

Our full service menu will have you pampered from head to toe.

Now offering IPL treatments

Soul Studio Beauty & Wellbeing Shop 8 Holm Mall 46 Railway Street Gatton 07 5462 8598

SHOP AT GATTON'S ONLY YOUR TOWN SUPERMARKET At Spano’s IGA we keep the spirit of community alive by offering you a tailored product range, genuine and friendly service, supporting local suppliers while giving back to local communities and offering you low prices every day across the store.

OPEN 7 DAYS – 6AM – 9PM

5462 1722

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We also have a great selection of pies & sausage rolls, and don’t forget our take-aways!

We also specialise in catering & cakes for your parties & events.

83 Railway Street Gatton

5462 8118

PLAINLAND PLAINLAND 1/29 ENDEAVOUR WAY, PLAINLAND We are a new, independent and locally owned business, and we warmly welcome your support.

Looking for a new irrigation and pump supplier?

Give us a call or pop into our store.

SHOP LOCAL. SHOP THINK WATER PLAINLAND IRRIGATION PUMPS LAWN CARE SUPPLY

WATER FILTRATION POOL TESTING DESIGN INSTALL

YOUR ONE STOP TOY SHOP IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY!

POP CULTURE! COLLECTABLES! TOYS PUZZLE! HOBBIES! WE’VE GOT YOUR CHRISTMAS SORTED! 140-142 PATRICK STREET LAIDLEY

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07 5466 3100

* S T O C K I N G A L A R G E R A N G E O F N E W S T E E L , F E N C I N G , R O O F I N G & H A R D WA R E P R O D U C T S * S T E E L & S H E ET C U T T O S I Z E * D E L I V E R Y S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E MAGNETIC DRILL BASE HOLEMAKER PRO 35 KIT

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ASSORTED MAKITA TOOLS

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E&OE. Conditions Apply. While Stocks Last. Pictures for Illustration Only • EFTPOS Available - No Cash out. All Prices Include GST. Prices & Lengths may vary

44 Tenthill Creek Road, Gatton | P: (07) 5466 3100 • Email: sales@valleysteel.com.au | W: www.valleysteelfencing.com.au

“For every $100 spent at local small businesses, $ 68 returns to the community.”

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EVERY MOMENT IS MAGIC AT Gifts, Wall Art, Books, Toys, Decorative Teapots, Bags and Jewellery for Birthdays, Weddings and Anniversaries and cater for Men, Women & Children B R E A K FA S T • L U N C H • D I N N E R TAKE AWAY OR DINE IN Burger • Pizza • Fish & Chips • Meals • Hot Box Sandwiches • Coffee • Cakes & Slices • Cold Drinks Milkshakes + More

Mon-Fri 5am - 7pm Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm

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NOW OPEN IN 2 GREAT LOCATIONS 735 Tallegalla Rd Minden - 5426 8554 1506 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale - 5493 6829

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GET Your Motor Running.....

For all your mechanical repairs & servcing Log Book Service Battery replacement & Testing Towing Parts & Accessories Roadworthys

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FERNVALE CARPETS VINYL PLANKS

BLINDS SHEET VINYL

1-7 Fairney View Fernvale Rd, Fernvale

07 5426 7488

www.elkenflooring.com.au

• Comprehensive eye examinations for all ages • Latest technology in macula and optic nerve scanning available (O.C.T.) • Sunglasses and Prescription Sunglasses • Prescription safety glasses - fully certified • Contact Lenses • HICAPS - on the spot health fund claims

info@fernvaleoptical.com.au Shop 4C, 1456 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale 4306

Ph 07 5426 7055 Fax 07 5426 7655

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Get Your Garden Summer Ready!

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Shop at a local small business to be in the draw.

ON NOW...

We have the largest selection of soil, Gravel, Pavers, Handyman Hire, Retaining Wall Blocks, Sleepers, Plant Nursery and Home Art in the Somerset region!

YOUR TOWN LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES AND NURSERY 1463 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale - 5426 7328 www.fernwoodlandscapesupplies.com.au

LOWOOD TYRE SERVICE 07 5462 1854

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FOLK ART COOPERATIVE

Community enterprise selling locally made crafts, baked goods & home grown plants.

Call today and speak with our team for your glass, security creen or door requirements

Visitors & bus groups most welcome

All Glass Repairs Security & Insect Screens - Shower Screens Aluminium Doors & Windows - Mirrors Splashbacks - Wardrobe Doors - Tinting

OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM-4:30PM FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SAT 9AM-1PM

Ph: 54261332

8 Railway Street Lowood

Free Measure & Quote

Ph: 07 5427 0711

office@gavsglass.com.au • www.gavsglass.com.au 17 Fairney View Road, Fernvale Q 4306

LEADERS IN ROBOTICS FOR POOL & LAWN 450X AUTOMOWER® Pool Cleaning Made Easy!

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Two Great Businesses in the One Easy Location - 35 Michel St Lowood Irrigear Lowood 07 5426 2177 | Lowood Mowers 07 5426 1719

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Dad transforms old Holden for formal

BY JESSE HAMILTON

MOUNT Hallen local Mark Stone has turned dirt into gold by transforming the skeleton of a Holden Torana LH 1975 into a fresh pair of wheels for his daughter’s Lockyer District High School formal on November 17.

A diesel fitter by trade, Mr Stone worked on the vehicle since 2021 and was in a race against the clock to get it complete for the celebration.

“I was wanting an old car to look at doing up, and had in mind I could do a car up in time for my daughter’s formal,” he said.

“It got its final tune and touch-ups the week of, and the formal was its first drive.”

Picking it up from an old estate in Yeppoon, Mr Stone said the vehicle needed the motor rebuilt, wiring redone and rust cut, among other

The Holden Torana LH 1975 before repairs.

repairs.

“There were no seats in it, there was no bonnet, the motor wasn’t in it, most of

PHOTO: MARK STONE

the interior was all gone, and there was a fair amount of rust in it,” he said.

“I rebuilt the engine, gear-

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PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

box and the electrics and had an old friend help with the painting.”

Mr Stone said transforming

the old Holden was a weekly commitment over two years, and he now wants to keep it as a family vehicle.

“I spent a lot of work after hours, working it and pushing it really hard to try and get it completed for the formal.”

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GENERAL CROSSWORD 1047

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2 What is the workshop of an artist (7) 3 Name one who foretells the future (7) 4 Which term describes 1000 tons (7) 5 What a punter does at the TAB (3,1,3) 6 What are soft, subdued shades (7) 11 Name an alternative term

SOLUTION

for an umpire (7) 12 What is another name for farms (7) 13 Which term describes a level of command (7) 14 To disrobe, is to do what (7) 15 The term incipient means what (7) 16 What are horses also known as (7)

EASY SOLUTION

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SBS

SEVEN

NINE

TEN

WEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Australian Epic. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 QI. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 News. 11.30 The Business. 11.50 Late Programs.

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

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 IKEA: How Do They Really Do It? 8.30 Alone UK. 9.25 Fargo. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Santa’s Boots. (2018) 2.00 Autopsy USA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Big Brother. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Amazing Race.

1.00 Parenthood. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 9.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. 12.00 La Brea. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Dessert Masters. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Adam Hills: Grow Another Foot. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 The Project. 11.30 Stephen Colbert.

12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 8.50 Grand Designs. 9.35 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian.

10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2022. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.35 Secret World Of Snacks.

8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites. 9.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 10.20 Late Programs.

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

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

6.30 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute. 8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. 9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 A Friend Of The Family. 12.15 Late Programs.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Jamie Oliver: Together.

3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 8.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. 9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. 11.30 Blue Bloods. 12.30 The Project. 1.30 Late Programs.

FRIDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tiny Oz. 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland.

2.00 Finding The Archibald. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.35 Under The Vines.

9.25 Midsomer Murders. 10.55 News.

11.10 Question Everything. 11.45 Silent Witness. 12.45 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. 8.30 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. 9.25 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Star-Crossed Christmas. (2017) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually.

(2003) 11.15 MOVIE: Bombshell. (2019) 1.30 12 Monkeys. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. 8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003) 10.30 MOVIE: Like A Boss. (2020) 12.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Good Sam. 12.30 The Project. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Annika.

2.50 The Durrells. 4.40 Landline. 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 6.00 The Way We Wore. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) 8.20 Vera. (M) 9.50 Annika. (M) 10.40 Under The Vines. (M) 11.25 QI. (PG) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy.

Highlights. 4.00 No More Spectators.

4.10 Dylan Alcott Meets Peter Bol And Joseph Deng. 4.35 Stepping Out. 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. 6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys.

8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing.

Caulfield Spring Finale, Festival Stakes Day and XXXX Country Finals. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001) 11.05 MOVIE: Dracula Untold. (2014) 12.50 12 Monkeys. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Golf.

Australian Open. Third round. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. 8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016) 10.30 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012) 12.25 MOVIE: A Guide To Dating At The End Of The World. (2019) 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 Arctic Vets.

3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Soccer.

Women’s International Friendly.

Canada v Australia. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. 7.30 The Dog House. 8.30 Ambulance. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. 12.00 CSI: Vegas.

2.00 CSI: Vegas. 3.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.35 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.20 Grand Designs.

4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia.

4.55 Stairs. 5.10 Hopeful Romantic.

5.20 Head Over Wheels. 5.30 Disability Leadership Oration. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 8.20 Annika.

9.05 Shetland. 10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 North Beach Football Club. 4.05 Nippers.

4.10 Powerchair Football. 4.15 Range Of Motion. 4.20 Starblasters Cricket.

4.25 Focus On Ability Film Festival.

5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. 6.30 News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. 8.25 The Holy Grail Mystery.

9.15 Spain’s Secret Conquest. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 AFL Women’s Grand Final Post-Game.

4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) 11.15 Autopsy USA. 12.15 Bates Motel. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News.

5.30 RBT. 6.00 News. 7.00 60 Minutes.

8.10 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 9.20 The Body In The Bag. 10.50 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome.

11.45 MOVIE: Suburbicon. (2017) 1.35 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders.

2.30 Cross Court. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Drive TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 St10.

12.00 Dessert Masters. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa.

2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture.

3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 9.10 FBI. 10.10 NCIS: Hawai’i.

11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 QI. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Media Watch. 8.50 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That.

10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.10 Elizabeth.

3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.35 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. 8.30 Riveted: The History Of Jeans. 9.30 Christmas At The Tower Of London. 10.25 Late Programs.

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

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

6.30 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 The 1% Club. 8.30 Big Brother. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Autopsy USA. 12.40 Bates Motel. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. 9.50 Social Media Murders. 10.50 Resident Alien. 11.40 Tipping Point. 12.35 Pointless. 1.30 Late Programs.

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

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 9.00 The Secrets She Keeps. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 12.00 The Project.

1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.55 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Way We Wore. 9.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 10.00 Believing In Australia.

10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.40 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. 9.55 SBS News. 10.25 Late Programs.

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

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

6.30 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Big Brother. 9.55 The Endgame. 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 A Friend Of The Family.

12.40 Grand Crew. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Travel Guides. 8.40 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017) 10.45 New Amsterdam. 11.35 Kenan. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelors Aust. 8.40 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: LA. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

TUESDAY

ABC TV

MONDAY

November 29 - December 5

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

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

(PG, R)

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

9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin.

10.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 11.00 Busted In Bangkok.

(M, R)

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

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

(M, R) 10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (MA15+)

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

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

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

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 9: Evening session.

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 The Man Who Stole Einstein’s Brain.

11.05 Movie: Shock Wave 2. (2020) (MA15+, R) 1.15 Romulus. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Question Everything. (R) 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R)

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

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

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Movie: Django Unchained. (2012) (MA15+, R) 12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

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

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

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.30 Matildas Preview Show.

11.00 FBI. (M, R)

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

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

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

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

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Flatliners.

(1990) (M) 10.20 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.55 QI. (PG, R) 11.25 Ghosts. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Free Guy. (2021) (M, R) 9.50 Movie: The Mummy.

(2017) (M, R) 12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

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

(R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Hunter Killer.

(2018) (MA15+, R) 10.45 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.45 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

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

(M, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R) 12.35 Home Shopping. (R)

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

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 11: Evening session.

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Serviced.

11.00 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. (M, R) 12.45 Munchies Guide To Scotland. (M, R)

FRIDAY

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

(M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 9.40 Hitsville. (M, R) 11.30 Staged. (M, R) 11.55 MythBusters. (PG, R)

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

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Final.

9.30 Movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton.

12.20 Movie: Takers.

(2010) (M, R)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Dirty Dancing.

(1987) (M, R) Patrick Swayze.

9.30 Movie: Something Borrowed. (2011) (M, R) Ginnifer Goodwin.

11.45 Memory Lane. (PG) 1.05 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Sydney FC v Perth Glory.

9.15 NCIS. (M, R) 10.10 FBI. (M, R) 11.10 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.05 FBI: International.

(M, R) 1.00 Evil. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

5.50pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.15 The Big Bang Theory.

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

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 12: Evening session.

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

10.00 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+, R) 10.40 Overlooked. (PG, R) 11.10 Vikings. (MA15+, R) 1.00 The X-Files. (PG, R)

SATURDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

(M, R) 10.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R)

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

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

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

(PG, R) 8.00 Motorbike Cops.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: 1917. (2019) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Customs. (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: From Russia With Love. (1963) (PG, R) Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Bernard Lee. 10.55 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 11.55 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 1.55 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.10 Evil. (M, R) 1.10 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R)

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

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

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

6.00pm Kars & Stars.

6.30 Augmented. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London.

(M, R) 9.25 Salt Joy. (PG) 10.00 Idris Elba’s Fight School. (M, R)

SUNDAY

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

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

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (M)

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

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Movie: Goldfinger.

(1964) (M, R) 10.55 Snapped. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Then You Run. (M) 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M, R)

MONDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (M) 9.40 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.10 Portlandia. (PG, R) 10.55 Fleabag. (M, R)

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

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

5.30pm American Pickers.

(PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (M, R)

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

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Thunderball.

(1965) (PG, R) 11.20 Madam Secretary.

(M, R)

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

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

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

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PG, R) 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. (PG) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

ABC TV PLUS 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires. (M, R) 10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+, R) 11.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823 Lockyer Valley Karate Tue & Thu 6pm-7.30pm, Fernvale, all ages 5+, all fitness levels.

0458641202 Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504 Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447 Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576 Lockyer Valley Writers Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth 7pm at

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

-monthly, 3rd/Thu 10:30am Girl Guides Hut 54641544 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 Rural Women’s Group Tue 9:30am at memorial Hall, 54641544 Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544 Rosewood Weekly Get Together Anglican Church grounds John St, Fri 9am12pm, coffee cake and chat, check out trash and treasure shed. 0413789763 Somerset Dam 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 Tai Chi Rosewood Tue 12pm beginners, 1pm advanced, 19 School St 54641544 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

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2023 ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Monday’s Full Moon is a good time for a brilliant light-bulb moment. You have the creative ideas and fiery passion to get an ambitious project off the ground. Now all you need is the patience and persistence to finish it. The Sun, Mercury and Mars are visiting fellow fire sign Sagittarius, which revs up your Ram motor. But Saturn sends a cautionary reminder: if you are too hasty, then you could find yourself in hot water. So slow down and pace yourself!

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

The Full Moon urges you to shine a bright spotlight on financial matters and personal values. Do you need to let go of certain people, possessions or attitudes that have passed their used-by-date? With the Sun, Mercury and Mars also activating your money zone, be careful that your main form of entertainment isn’t shopping. Your bank balance (and budget) won’t appreciate a shop-till-you-drop kind of week. The weekend stars favour catching up with old friends.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

Neptune squares your ruler Mercury on Monday, so you could easily become confused or side-tracked by the busyness and minutiae of daily life. The more you concentrate on the needs of others, the better the week will be.

With the Sun, Mercury and Mars stimulating your relationship zone, you’re in a romantic and flirtatious frame of mind. So it’s the perfect time to pamper your partner. Unhappily single? Look for love with an amorous Aries or a sexy Sagittarian.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) You’re keen to daydream the hours away in your cosy Crab cave, as the Full Moon illuminates your solitude zone. But – as you retreat into your private world – make sure you can differentiate between fact and fantasy, otherwise you’ll end up in a confusing mess.

A current project needs to pass the Practicality Test, so try to balance being idealistic with being realistic. And don’t make serious commitments unless you’re certain you can keep them.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

This week a long-cherished dream may need to be re-imagined and reworked so that it better suits your current situation. Rather than seeing it as a disappointing setback, clever Cats will perceive it as an exciting new challenge. You’re keen to communicate about a wide range of topics, as you share creative ideas with family and friends. But, with Neptune squaring Mercury, avoid spilling secrets or saying something that’s inappropriately ambiguous.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Even though you’re run off your feet at work, home is where the heart is as the Sun, Mercury and Mars move through your domestic zone. So it’s a good time to tackle DIY projects and communicate with family members in creative ways. Avoid sending mixed messages though, especially on Monday and Tuesday.

On the weekend, the Mercury/Saturn link is wonderful for mental focus, problem solving, strategic thinking and long-term planning.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Librans love things to run efficiently and smoothly but (courtesy of the Full Moon, Neptune and Pluto) there’s unpredictable planetary energy about this week. So drop the perfectly-planned schedule and just take things as they come. Some possible scenarios? A relationship with a lover, relative, colleague or neighbour could veer off in a confusing direction. Or something you say, text or post on social media could receive a disappointing response.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Scorpios can have trouble trusting other people at the best of times and, this week, the Full Moon fires up your trust and intimacy zones.

So a confidence could be broken, a loved one could let you down or an old resentment could resurface. Also, if you don’t feel comfortable asking someone for help then don’t. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, writer Louisa May Alcott: “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship,”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) The Sun, Mercury and Mars are moving through your sign, which activates your spontaneous side. But avoid overcommitting and promising more than you can deliver. The weekend stars encourage you to tie up loose ends before you launch new ventures. The more energy and focus you put into current projects, the less confused you’ll feel. Make it a priority to communicate clearly, do your homework thoroughly and check all details before you proceed.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Monday’s Full Moon stimulates your wellbeing zone, so jump off the comfy couch and get moving! Nutritious meals are also on the celestial menu, as you take more interest in your health and more pride in your appearance. Are you worrying about something? If you have the confidence to listen to your wise inner voice, then it will point you in the right direction. Mercury moves into your sign on Friday, which boosts communication, creativity and concentration.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Take a good look at your close friends and current peer group. Do they encourage you to be the quirky, avant-garde Aquarian you were born to be? Are they supporting your talents and championing your dreams? It’s also a good week to tackle a creative solo project, as the Full Moon energises your self-expression zone. Your mantra for the moment is from entertainer Bette Midler (who turns 78 on Friday): “Cherish forever what makes you unique.”

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

This week you could feel confused or discouraged, especially when it comes to a family matter or a professional issue. But escaping into a fantasy world won’t make problems magically disappear. As the week progresses, do your best to banish procrastination and be a firm and focused Fish as you find creative solutions to current challenges. The distance between dreams and reality can be wide but, with patience and persistence, that gap will decrease.

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Community Noticeboard - Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER

Thu Nov 30 Ken & Annie’s Music Workshop and practice, Anglican Church Hall cnr John St and Church Lane Rosewood, starts 10am, workshop will over ike/ guitar/bass/4 string banjo/singing/chord charts, BYO instruments, BYO lunch, bottomless tea and coffee, $5 cover charge per person, everyone welcome 0408707114

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Fri Dec 1 Flights of Fancy Exhibition Opening Hypatia’s House 151 Patrick St Laidley, 6pm, Discover the world of Fantasy and Sci Fi fiction with this stunning collection of signed 1st Eds and commissioned art curated by collector and owner Simon Doonar. Introducing Fantasy and digital artist Levi Huston whose work will be for sale on the night, opening night will feature a talk by Simon on his collection and Levi on his art inspiration. Free to attend and light supper is provided. Hypatia's House will also have a wonderful arrange of Si Fi and Fantasy novels on sale during the exhibition.

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

Sat Dec 2—Sun Dec 3 Acknowledgement of State Emergency Personnel and volunteers Laidley Pioneer Village, 9am2.30pm, meet your local emergency community heroes and the families who support them, come and explore the ways of yesteryear with several displays, refreshments available, morning tea, BBQ lunch, free entry, donations gratefully accepted.

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

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

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

Esk Line Dancing Xmas Social 6pm-8.30pm, CWA Hall Heap St, live music, lucky door prizes, tea coffee and biscuits available, $2 entry, all welcome, 0417074504 Sun Dec 3 Country Music with Vi and Friends fundraiser for Tony’s Community Kitchen, Murphys Creek Community Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $15, lucky door prize and raffles, lunch provided, please donate nonperishable human/animal food and/or money, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, 46305143 or 0478543067 Fri Dec 8 Esk Skate Disco Somerset Civic Centre, 5pm-8pm, free skate hire, food trucks, disco tunes, skate hire ages 5+, BYO welcome, all ages. Hosted by Rolla Bae. Forest Hill Christmas Festivities 5.30pm-10.30, Victoria St, food, rides, ham & turkey wheel, Santa, free entry.

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

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

Sun Dec 10 Bazza’s Country Music Walk Up Show Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098 Thu Dec 14 Pool Movie Night Kilcoy Aquatic Centre, ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ (PG), free entry to the pool from 3pm, free sausage sizzle, movie starts at 6.30pm,BYO towels, picnic blankets, chairs. Somerset.qld.gov.au Fri Dec 15 Pool Movie Night Toogoolawah Swimming Pool, ’Puss N Boots’ (PG), free entry to the pool from 3pm, free sausage sizzle, movie starts at 6.30pm,BYO towels, picnic blankets, chairs. Somerset.qld.gov.au Rosewood Christmas Festival from 5pm, Rosewood Showgrounds, Seniors Christmas Carols from 3pm, rides and Christmas market, fun for the whole family, hosted by Rosewood Community Centre, 5464 1544 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival North St Gatton, from 5.30pm, Santa and his reindeer, entertainment, free activities, artisan markets, ham wheel, food and drinks, plum pudding eating contest, best beard competition.

Sat Dec 16 Laidley RSL Markets 7am-12pm, Laidley Cultural Centre, hot food, plants, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac, tools, furniture, hot coffee, essential oils, snow cones, popcorn, wurst, jam, vegetables, leather goods, sporting goods, fisho, pet treats, fruit trees, kitchenware and lots more, dog friendly (on leash).

Market.lrsl@gmail.com or 0437717208 Pool Movie Night Lowood Swimming Pool, ‘Elf’ (G), free entry to the pool from 3pm, free sausage sizzle, movie starts at 6.30pm,BYO towels, picnic blankets, chairs. Somerset.qld.gov.au Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Rae Blinco’, Christmas Dance theme, 0409481681 Sun Dec 17 Glenore Grove Country Music Shindig 12pm-4pm, Glenore Grove Hall, live band & walk-up artists, lucky door prizes, raffle, tea and coffee, $7 includes afternoon tea, 0418875939 Grantham Christmas Community BBQ 4pm-7pm at Anzac Park. The purpose of this event is to bring the Grantham community together, uniting them as one community and to raise funds to install a historical information board/s around the memorial plaque in McGarva Park, William St, Grantham.

0488926870 Marburg Community Carols Evening 5.30pm9.30pm, Marburg Community Park cnr Queen & Edmund Sts, craft activities and facepainting for the children, markets and coffee for the adults, free sausage sizzle and carol singing with the Salvation Army Band, 0413789763 Fri Dec 22 Friday Food Truck Night 4pm-8pm, Colonial Plaza carpark Esk, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor, 0437110789 Sat Dec 23 Carols on the Green Hatton Vale Community Uniting Church, free sausage sizzle, kids activities, Christmas cheer, BBQ starts from 6.30pm, music from 7pm, 5418 6270 Mon Dec 25 Laidley Community Festive Feast Laidley Showgrounds Hall, arrive from 10.30am, lunch served at 11.30am, anyone home alone for Christmas is welcome, monetary donations/volunteers welcome, 0418195081 or 54652038 Sun Dec 31 Marburg Dance New Years Eve, 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, $15, ‘Coachman’, 0409481681

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FUNERAL NOTICE MARTIN-GREENWOOD, Joy Lorraine Late of Lockyer Waters, and formerly of Reservoir, Victoria, passed away tragically on 10th November 2023, aged 70 years.

Loving Partner of Colin. Dearly loved Mother of Shane (Dec’d), and Nicole.

Loved Sister of Robyn, Julie and Rhonda, and loved Nan to Erin.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Joy’s life, to be held at the Gatton Laidley Lowood Crematorium Chapel, Southern Street, Laidley South, service commencing at 10:30 am, Thursday, 30th November 2023.

Rest In Peace

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MORGAN, Joy Maria Late of Gatton, passed away on 20th November, 2023, aged 60 years.

Much loved Mother of Wayne, Bradley, Charles, Karleena, and Andrew. Much loved Grandmother and Mother-in-law.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joy’s funeral, to be held graveside at Gatton Cemetery, service commencing at 10:00 am, Tuesday, 5th December 2023.

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DEATH NOTICE GREEN, Patrick Stephen “Pat” Late of Gatton and formerly of Laidley, passed away peacefully on 11th November, 2023, aged 72 years.

Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sandy and Phil, Wally, Peta and Janita.

Loved Poppy Pat to his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle to his extended family.

A private service was held for Pat at Laidley Cemetery on Wednesday 22nd November.

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PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL EVENTS • Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale • Beaudesert Euro Show & Sale • Beaudesert Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale • Black Snake Creek Festival • Charnelle Charolais Invitational Female Sale • Colours of the Lockyer Festival • Colours of Somerset • Community Back to School Project • Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale • Coolabunia Weaner Show & Sale • Daffodil Day Charity Golf Day • Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair • Esk Show • Gatton Cup • Gatton Fun Run • Gatton Hospital Auxiliar Show & Shine • Gatton Kindergarten Bike-A-Thon • Gatton Show • Greg Steffens Memorial Bowls Night • Laidley Christmas Carnival • Laidley Cup • Laidley Show • Laidley Spring Festival • Lilydale Charolais Invitational Sale • Linville Heritage Festival • LJ Hooker Christmas Hamper Charity Drive • Lockyer District Dancing Festival • Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Derby • Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show • Lockyer Valley Multicultural Festival • Lowood Rodeo • Lowood Show • Ma Ma Creek Exhibition • Marburg Garden & Outdoor Expo • Marburg Show • Memorial Race Day • Moreton All Breeds Bull & Female Sale • Moreton Beef Classic Show & Sale • Mulgowie Hotel Birthday Charity Fun Days • Mulgowie Hotel Mulga Bullride • NAIDOC Week • Prenzlau Pride Car & Music Show • Rosewood Show • Somerset Christmas Lights Trail • Somerset Garden Competition • Toogoolawah Annual Weaner Show & Sale • Village of the Doomed

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EVENTS 2020

• Community Connections • Glamorgan Vale Christmas Lights • Jeff Horn Sportsman’s Lunch • Lockyer Valley Regional Council Christmas Lights Competition

2021

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

2022

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

2023

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

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BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB No social bowls this week. On Wednesday we hosted a visit from the Taxi Group, despite the rain a great day was had by all. Our luck has changed on Friday, we have had two good nights with a good roll up.

On Saturday the challenge match between Gatton and Laidley resulted in a win for Laidley, by 6 rinks to 4.

Well done to all who played.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On Thursday 23rd November Gerrit Winkeler, Col Melcer, Kin Dorman and Brian Vinville Travelled to Yarraman for their pub day and as always had a great day. They had 2 very competitive games and came away with 1 win and 1 runner up. Good day in good company. Thankyou Yarraman for the invite.

On Sunday 26th November we had 5 players and played a triples game.

Winners on the day, but only on the last end were Keith McWhirter, Neville Finlay and Maida Griffin with runners up Len Smyth, Phil Gregory and Maida Griffin. Raffle went to Len Smyth.

For Your Calender. l Our next club meeting will be held at 9.00am on Sunday 10th December. Come along and get involved in the running of our club. l Our breakup day for 2023 will be on 10th December. All are welcome.

We will have a game of sorts and then enjoy an afternoon tea to celebrate Christmas. Please bring a plate to share. Dress for the day MUFTI. But Christmas themes would be preferred. l Green Renovation works will commence a couple of days after our breakup game so please advise Keith if you are available to participate and make the works easier on all. l Our final Pub Day for 2023 will be held on Tuesday 5th December so if you haven’t got your team ready, Get to it. We want a full rink. Dress for the day to be CASUAL/ MUFTI. Christmas themes would be appreciated.

See you on the Green BRIDGE LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB 22nd November, 2023.

This week’s play saw the culmination of the year’s Ladder competition which ended up being a very tight contest at the final count with only .05% difference between the top three. Congratulations go to Allan McLucas our President who came in first, Gerry Orrin second & Michelle Porter third. The results for this week Wednesday 22nd were Susie Hooper & Tony Fitzgerald first 60.71% - well done to this pair. G Orrin & R Drouin 55.36%, J Orrin & A McLucas 53.57%, J Kuhle & W Pickles 51.19%, L Gunthorpe & M Porter 47.62%, P Ziebarth & E Bishop 47.02%, R McLucas & P Hooper 45.83%, H Geitz & B Fitzgerald 40%.

We only have two weeks left for play for 2023 and will recommence early in January 2024. It would be great to increase our Membership now or in the forthcoming year and are ready to welcome Players. If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 539 734 or 54 621

The Toyota Shield being presented to Damian McGill at Laidley Bowls Club.

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CRICKET ESK AND DISTRICT UNDER 13S JUNIOR CRICKET A great effort by the Esk and District team against the number 1 team Forest Hill. George Thornton, Jai Halsted, Joe Bergin and Nate Friedrich took one wicket each. Some great fielding with Damon Wood.

Brodie Kubler and Louis Seymour taking some great catches and a great run out by Nate also. Carter Melville ande Billy Bergin were very economical with their bowling with only 9 runs from their three overs, all up restricting Forest Hill to 5 for 107.

Forest Hill’s pace bowlers and fielding made runs hard to come by for the Esk and District team with a total of 9 for 65.

Player of the match was Griffin Kruger with a well earned 13 from 36, occupying the crease and frustrating the Forest Hill pace attack.

Next week the team plays Gatton gold at Gatton.

LOCKYER A GRADE Lockyer A Grade is wide open with nothing separating four teams, and all six a chance of a top three finish.

For pure nail biters, it doesn’t come any closer than a one run run victory to the Glenore Grove Roos (9-69) over Ropehill (68). Evergreen Paul Zischke, 4-42 and Cameron Utz 4-20 were the destroyers.

Gatton Fordsdale marched on with their big scores, reaching a formidable 8-283 , courtesy of another century from Steve Kleidon, 123 and his brother Jason on 91. Jackson GreenSmith took 4-34. In reply, Helidon continued their impressive form, topping 200 at 8-212 with Matthew McMahon 49, and Ray McBride 37 leading the way. Hayden Kleidon was again brilliant, with 4-29.

The Mulgowie V Forest Hill game was abandoned due to a wet ground following heavy rain.

VALLEY VIKINGS Once again, the Vikings could not get on top of their hoodoo opponents, Northsiders, who consistently beat them at short form cricket. At a misty Sternberg oval, the Vikings looked good at 1-80, with Brock Zischke, 59 and Josh Reisenleiter seemingly in command. But it was downhill from there, being all out for 145 in a diffident batting display. In reply, Northsiders cruised to a win with four wickets down. The return Match with Laidley next Saturday at Cahill Park provides the chance and motivation for a bolder effort.

PINK STUMPS DAY In support of the McGrath Foundation, the Lockyer Clubs, Mulgowie and Ropehill, will stage a “Pink

Stumps” charity match at Ropehill on Sat 16th December. The Clubs will be very pleased to receive any donations of merch or product to support their monster raffle. It will be a fun afternoon with the bar open and the Bar-b-q fired up. Come and enjoy the idyllic Ropehill setting in support of a very worthy cause.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB Saturday 18/11/23 Single Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsored by Ian & Helen Timms. Winner: G Collins 66nett. R/UP: G Wilson 66, D Lockwood 68, C Nielsen 69, J Kerr v69, T Adams 69, S Wilson 70, T Robinson 72, S Lerm 72, I Knopke 73, P Cook 73, I Timms 74, B Moore 74, L Robson 74, C Pettet 75, B Farnham 76, B Tumney 77, G Smith 77, G Proctor 77, J Osman 77(L), F Braban 78(L), B Thorogood 78, D Misso 79, D Richards 80, J guest 81. NTP 1/10 Closest to pin from Club side of near gum tree: G Smith. Ladies 6/15 from anywhere off green: F Braban.

ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA 4/13 D Lockwood, 7/16 2nd B Thorogood, Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats 8/17 2nd G Wilson, Good turnout for Ian and Helens sponsored day. Gary taking the Monthly Medal after a count back with Garth.One of our regular members Peter Cook had 3 generations of family visiting, and they all played Golf. Cookys sister Faye 84yrs old and still playing 4 times a week , just missed beating granddaughter Jemma by one shot son Tim making up the family who had a great day out.

Sunday 19/11/23 9 Hole Chooky. Winner: G Punch 28nett. R/UP: C Pettet 30, M Scott 30, M Simpson 30, V Scott 31, G Ray 31, C Wheeler 32, B Glanville 33, G Steele 34, D Back 35, M Beetz 35, S Wilson 35, P Cook 37. Putting Competition Shaun Wilson 13 putts. NTP No 4M Beetz, No 8 2nd B Glanville, A good win for Garry with a 28nett, the Old Pom Col taking r/up spot after a 3 way count back. Shaun sneaking a point by winning the putting comp and almost worst score, Cooky managing to get that, very dubious, another top day.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB Saturday 25th September - 2 Person Ambrose Event. Sponsored by: Chris Bichel, Daniel Hauser with Lionel & Jody Edwards. Mixed Division Winners: Chris Bichel & Jody Edwards 70/62 (but elected to pass down their prizes). Winners: Andrew Paroz & Jenny Paroz 76/68.75 2nd Place: Andrew Parker & Cheryl Sternberg 73/69.25, 3rd Place: Ken Luck & Olwen Luck 79/70.5 Others :Will Nielsen & Julie Murray 83/71,

Derryn James & Linda Knopke 82/73, Greg Heuston & Helen Gray 85/73.75, Ken Hauser & Dot Manteufel 86/73.75, Adam Cullen & Barbara Panzram 82/73.75, Frank Sippel & Jan Sippel 87/74.75, Peter Bird & Teena Pyers 90/77 Men’s Division Winners: Greg Zischke & Archer Zischke 73/62 2nd Place: Ryan Kaczuk & Shaun Evetts 65/63 3rd Place: Lionel Edwards & Daniel Hauser 68/63.75, (did not take their prizes) therefore: 3rd Place: TJ. McGoldrick & Sam Brennan 70/65.5, Others: Greg Sippel & Charles Mayne 71/66, Luke Zischke & Michael Natalier 72/66.75, Steve Luck & Ken Godwin 71/67, Ken Goebel & Roger Gray 76/69.25, Jonathan Haddrell & Aaron Lee 74/70.25, Bruno Maugeri & Adam Barrow 78/70.25, Garry Rodgers & Gary Wild 81/70.75, Chris Stevenson & Sam Stevenson 87/73, Cameron Panzram & Kerry Tofis 83/73.75 Pins: (All In) #8 Bruno Maugeri (All In) #2/14 Greg Zischke (Men’s Div.) #3/15 TJ. McGoldrick, (Mixed Div.) #1/13 Andrew & Jenny Paroz. Men’s Longest Drive: TJ McGoldrick. Ladies Longest Drive: Jenny Paroz. Friday 24th September - Ladies Open Day. Sponsored by Chris Fletcher, Robbie Brown, Laidley Shoez & Cafe 4342.

Overall Nett Winner: Jennifer Sparkes (Stanthorpe) 39 points. Overall Runner Up: Bernice Dover (Boonah) 36. Div. 1 Stroke Gross Winner: Wendy O’Connell (Wantima) 80. Div.1 Nett Winner: Anne Robinson (Crow’s Nest) 72 on c/b Other Div. 1 Scores: S. Kopelke (Lowood) 73, C. Sternberg (Laidley) 73, M. Taylor (Laidley) 74, J. Logan (Laidley) 75, L. Knopke (Laidley) 76, B. Goodman (Mt. Warren Pk) 76, Y. Jones (Lowood) 77, E. Woo (Gailes) 77, J. Stewart (Warwick) 77, C. Van Daalen (Beaudesert) 78, R. Englund (Sandy Gallop) 78, M. Adcock (Warwick) 79 Div. 2 - Stableford Winner: Marie Voorma (Laidley) 35 on c/b Div. 2 Runner Up: Rhonda Van Ansem Brooker (Gatton) 35 Others: M. Gull (Pittsworth) 34, O. Luck (Laidley) 34, S. Grace (Boonah) 33, J. Kuhle (Gatton) 32, T. Harris (Laidley) 32, E. Jensen (Lowood) 32, M. Kahler (Warwick) 31, J. Sippel (Laidley) 31, Div.3 Stableford Winner: Dot Manteufel (Laidley) 34, Div.3 Runner Up: Shirley Hulett (Laidley) 33 on c/b Others: T. Reid-Pocock (Boonah) 33, N. Stanfield (Boonah) 31, K. Andersen (Bulimba) 31, V. Hoffman (Bulimba) 30, Pins: Div.1- E. Woo (Gailes) Div.2 - C. Tannock (Goombungee) Div.3 - S. Hulett (Laidley) All In - P. West (Crows Nest) Accuracy/Longest

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PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Drive: Div.1 - Cheryl Sternberg (Laidley) Div.2 - Marie Voorma (Laidley) Div.3 - Nicky Stanfield (Boonah) It was an excellent day of golf and friendship with 74 nominations from 17 Clubs.

Thursday 23rd November -Open Competition - Single Stableford Winner: Paul McFie 40, Runner Up: Ken Luck 35, Run Down: K. Hauser 33, R. Yeo 33, A. Parker 31, L. Edwards 31, P Wood 31, Pins: (Pro Pin) Ken Hauser (Div.1) ----- (Div.2) Ken Hauser (All In) Andrew Parker, Wednesday 22nd November - Ladies Competition - Single Stableford.

Club Trophy Winner: Jenny Paroz 33, Runner Up: Michelle Taylor 29, Run Down: T. Harris 29, W McIntosh 28, Pins: (Pro Pin) Wendy McIntosh (Div.1) Jenny Paroz (Div.2) Wendy McIntosh.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB Results for Tuesday 21 November 2023 Single Stableford Winner: M Callander 38 R/Up: S Webb 37, BRD: B Victor 36, S Kaituu P Dwyer P Walker 33 S Mahoney 32 M Whitwell 31 ocb, NTPs: 2: M Callander 5: S Mahoney 11: R Young 14: M Callander 14 Ladies 2nd shot: P Dwyer 9/18 2nd shot Div 1: B Victor Div 2: A Skinner Results for Thursday 23 November 2023 Canadian Foursomes Winners: R Mancktelow & W James 68.375 R/Up: G Milady & L Videroni 72, BRD: B Lowe & P Muller 72.875 P Lawrenson & T Quinsee 74.75 S Kopelke & S Kopelke 75 J Bopf & R Englund 75.125 L Edwards & P Mahoney 75.375 D Sharp & K Clarkeson 75.75 Y Jones & C Gleeson 76.125 G Winter & P Harmon 76.25, NTPs: 2: G Milady 5: J Ormaechea 11: G Milady 14: R Englund 1/10 2nd shot: Pat Dwyer.

Results for Saturday 25 November 2023 Single Stableford Winner: T Norris 42 ocb R/Up: P Harmon 42 BRD: P Lawrenson 41 B Wieland 40 K Lawrenson 39 B Graham 38 W Lee 36 K Bacon L Gleeson 35 ocb NTPs: 2: J Grace 5: K Bacon 11: P Lawrenson 14: B Richards 14 Ladies 2nd shot: S Kopelke 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: S Notley Div 2: K Lander ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB Results 16.11.23 Thursday Single Stableford: Winner: R Summerville 39 pts, R/Up: T Voss 36 pts OCB. Run Down: K Niemeyer 36 pts. NTP: No 2: R Summerville 25 cm, No 9: I Henry 62 cm, No 11: R Ala-Outinen in Hole. No 15: F Fielding 38 cm Results 25.11.23: 4BBB Stableford: Winners: A Woodford & G Woodford 44 pts, R/Up: R Graham & M Clem 43 pts OCB, 2nd

R/Up: L Petersen & G Petersen 43 pts OCB, 3rd R/Up: R Toohey & P Toohey 43 pts Run Down to 40.

NTP - No 2: G McMullin, Ladies: S Tupai. No 9: (0-18) B Jefferson, (19+) J Hunter 158 cm, Ladies: M Humphreys. No 11: D Keeling, Ladies: E Nelson. No 15: G McMullin, Ladies: E Nelson 22 cm. Approach (No 12): R Hunter 57 cm, Ladies: R Toohey.

Results 23.11.23: Thursday Single Stableford 23.11.23: Winner: D Russell 36 pts R/Up: F Fielding 34 pts NTP - No 2: R Ala-Outinen 130 cm, No 9: J Comp 3 cm, No 11: R Ala-Outinen 49 cm, No 15: T Voss in Hole (2nd shot) TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB Wednesday 22nd November No Ladies AM. PM Chook Run/9 hole Single Stableford. Winner Agg Dagan 24 points, Runner up Trevor Friedrich 23 points. NTP 11 Trevor Friedrich, 14 Ken. Long Drive 17 Bob Marshall.

Saturday 25th November Jeff and Julie Yeo’s Inaugural Trophy Day. A Single Stroke Event in Conjunction with The Medal of Medals. Men winner Gary Hutchinson, Ladies Enid Faulkner. Overall winner Agg Dagan 63 nett. Men’s Winner Trevor Friedrich 68 nett, Runner up Alan White 69 nett. 2nd Runner up Brian Loveland 70 nett on a countback from 3rd Runner up Garry Hutchinson 70 nett. Ladies Winner Enid Faulkner 71 nett, Runner up Ailsa Richter 74.

2nd Runner up Judi Marshall 75 nett, 3rd Runner up Lorraine Bitossi 76 Congratulations to the Medal of Medal winners Garry and Enid. Jeff and Julie opted to have Longest Putt on every hole. No /10 Bob Marshall, 2/11 Trevor Friedrich, 3/12 Robert Yeo ,4/13 Robert Yeo, 5/14 Damian Marschke, 6/15 Clinton Watts, 7/16 Enid Faulkner, 8/17 Damian Marschke, 9/18 Graham Wheatley.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T. Pub Café Pizza 3/12 Judi Marshall, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Eric Cox. 6/15 For Frank Judy Logan(Laidley), Grand Hotel 7/16 Men’s Warren Hatfield, Ladies Enid Faulkner. Once again the Trophy Donors at Toogoolawah Golf Club presented some very awesome prizes. Thanks to Jeff and Julie for a great day. Julie’s homemade Sausage Rolls were something else (beautiful.) Thanks to Jeff and Julie for Supplying the Raffle on the Day, it raised $230.00. We look forward to next year’s day.

Coming Events: Saturday 2nd December is The Toogoolawah Golf Clubs Christmas Break-up day.

Starting at 3.00pm you are invited to join us for 10 holes Backward Golf. A great Fun Event. Followed by a Christmas Dinner after play. If you would Like to play contact Peter 0417 025 007. If you would like to join us for dinner phone Judie 0407 130 596. Tuesday 5th December No Club Meeting. Wednesday 6th December ladies AM Golf 8.00am/ PM Chook run 3.30pm RIFLES GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB A cool damp Saturday afternoon for the mid 600yd range. A light wind from the East, calming then turning southerly, was not as friendly as it seemed. Iron Sights out of 105.21.

G. King 97.3 and C. Greenwood 94.5. F.Class out of 126.21 F. Open. D. Reddan 123.9 and A. Steele 111.4, FTR A. Beetham 106.4 F STD.J. Findlay 115.4, R. Cowburn.113.6, and K. Hartwig 112.6 Next week a 300yds.

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Gatton hosts hundreds for multidistance meet ahead of State Titles

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Swim Club hosted 350 competitors at its multi-distance meet on November 19.

Swimmers from across southeast Queensland came to the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre to achieve qualifying times in multiple events.

Gatton Swim Club president Emma McLucas said the meet was created to give swimmers a chance to achieve qualifying times before State Titles in December.

“It’s one of the last meets for them to get qualifying times,” she said.

“Because we run a very automated pool, a lot of kids from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba all come down to get their last qualifying times.”

Gatton swimmers Lane Henderson and Caleb Weier both qualified for States.

Turbo Jets team swimmer Lisa Richards was awarded

Swimmers from across southeast Queensland competed for qualifying times at Gatton Swim Club’s multi-distance meet on November 19, ahead of State Titles in December.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Swimmer of the Meet.

The club also announced Caleb Weier, Zahra Bauer, and Kurt George as their new

team captains for the season.

“We usually only have two captains, but Kurt is actually our junior captain,” McLucas

said.

“Because we’ve got such a young club, he’s come in to help with a little more of that

youth side of it.”

The club has welcomed a strong junior cohort this year.

“We have a huge number

Levy leaves Chamber in awe

THE KILCOY Chamber of Commerce hosted Australian Paralympic gold medal swimmer, inclusion advocate, author and motivational speaker Matt Levy OAM for an unforgettable evening on November 22 at the Kilcoy Exchange Hotel.

Despite having cerebral palsy and a vision impairment due to being born 15 weeks premature, Levy won three gold, one silver and six bronze medals at the Paralympic Games from 2004 to 2020.

Chamber secretary Bronwyn Davies said more than 30 attendees filled the hotel’s tables to hear Levy’s story.

“Matt’s pretty amazing, and I think everyone got a lot out of it,” Davies said.

“He told his incredible story of intense challenges and how he overcame them to live his best life.”

Levy was sponsored

by Somerset Health and Fitness (SHF) to present for the Chamber.

SHF owner manager Jayne McKenzie got to know Levy over the last year after he took out a membership at the Toogoolawah Pool.

“He was coming to the pool last season and I had no idea of his achievements,” McKenzie said.

She realised who Levy was after reading about one of his seminars online.

“I hate to say, I actually stalked him, and read what he had achieved and what he’s done with his life,” McKenzie said.

“I knew there was a few young people in the Somerset region who would definitely really enjoy hearing his story.”

Among the attendees were some young staff from Brisbane Valley Roasters in

Esk. “We were very lucky to have Nick from Brisbane Valley Roasters to bring along some of his young staff, they were very active in asking questions,” Davies said.

“Everyone got a lot of out of it, and the messaging resonates with young people, the businesses and the wider community.”

“We were very lucky that he gave away a few of his books ‘Going the Distance’.”

McKenzie said Levy’s presentation was inspiring.

“It makes you realise when you whinge about what might be going wrong in your life, some people have come through some really challenging times and done some amazing stuff,” she said.

“It puts everything back into perspective and makes you very grateful.”

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of younger, so we’ve got the next generation coming in which I think is very exciting,” McLucas said.

Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce president Lee Robinson, Somerset Health and Fitness owner manager Jayne McKenzie, Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Levy OAM and Chamber secretary Bronwyn Davies.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

OLYMPIC ATHLETE MATTHEW DENNY INSPIRES LITTLE A’S

BY JESSE HAMILTON

LAIDLEY Little Athletics welcomed Olympic discus thrower Matthew Denny on November 17, where he shared training and nutrition tips with aspiring athletes to mark the Coles Community Round initiative.

The community round has national athletes visiting grassroots clubs across Australia, with kids and families enjoying relay activities, dress-ups, and shopping basket races.

Denny emphasised the critical value the round had in building sports engagement within rural communities.

“Sports in rural

communities is a strong life force that builds community spirit and engagement,” he said.

“I think it’s only fair to support those communities to the standard metro areas, considering the amount of talent and achievements that have come from Australia’s rural communities.”

Coming 4th in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games discus throw final, Denny gave optimistic advice for Lockyer’s future athletes.

“Understand why you are doing something, apply yourself to the fullest and always have the mentality of how well something can go and not what could go wrong,” he said.

Ruth Koplick, Matthew Denny, and Zane Covey having fun with their athletic attire at the Laidley Athletics club as part of Coles Community Round.

PHOTO: LAIDLEY LITTLE ATHLETICS

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