The Independent - Wednesday 30th August 2023

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SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Desert Rose is travelling through the Somerset region in the coming weeks, offering locals easy access to Medicare, Centrelink, National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs services.

Desert Rose will visit Fernvale on Tuesday September 5 at the Information Centre car park, Brisbane Valley Highway (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and Kilcoy on Wednesday September 6 at Aston Park, William Street (9:00 am to 4:00 pm).

Staff on board this trip can help with Centrelink claims, Medicare registrations, and accessing online services.

Information about National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.

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‘Vote with your heart and conscience’

A FEW weeks ago I submitted a ‘letter to the editor’ giving my quite personal reasons for supporting the Yes campaign in the upcoming referendum.

I immediately attracted the attention of the No campaigners who went on the attack.

The No campaigners are trying to drown out any semblance of a reasonable debate with their constant strident negativity and misinformation.

I’m sure I’ll come in for even more attack when this letter is published, but it’s important to stand up for what is right.

There was an interesting article in The Gurdian recently exposing that the lobby groups running the deliberately polarising No campaign have deep links

to a number of conservative Christian organisations and consultancies.

Personally, I’ve noticed that their tactics are also remarkably similar to the anti-vax campaigns, having taken on both.

Who are the No campaigners? Again, this was exposed in The Guardian article: ‘the most prominent organisation in the No campaign is Fair Australia, which is an arm of a conservative lobby group called Advance’.

We’re talking ultra-right wing conservative lobby groups here, mostly funded by the 1%-ers.

The only interest they have in promoting the No campaign is their own self-serving interest.

So please be careful –don’t listen to the deliberately polarising negativity of the No campaign.

Vote with your heart and conscience.

We are the nation of the ‘fair go’ and the referendum is about giving our First Nation citizens a fair go.

Let’s be positive in the face of all the negativity.

Let’s vote Yes to champion a future where our Constitution is inclusive of all Australians.

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There is no doubt that the Rail Trail has grown from strength to strength over that time and it has become a ‘bucket list’ item for cyclists, horse riders and hikers.

It has also created an economic boost for the townships along the trail and we’ve seen the growth of new tourism businesses and opportunities.

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Regional health concerns brought to Minister McBride

BY GRACE CRICHTON

HEALTH workers in Somerset had the opportunity to bring their concerns, issues, and potential solutions to the government’s attention at a round table discussion on Thursday August 24.

Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health Emma McBride visited the issues facing the regional health workforce.

She was joined by Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann and representatives from Primary Health Networks, hospitals, disability and aged care sectors, allied health workers, and training facilitators.

What arose was an in-depth and multifaceted discussion on the limitations of accessing health care in a

regional area.

Transport was an area of concern, as was attracting and retaining GPs and allied health professionals to regional towns, and the limitations of the public health network jurisdictions.

Minister McBride said she was encouraged by some of the local solutions the participants presented.

“The issues around transport are ones that are big and growing problems for people who live outside of major

centres,” she said.

Minister McBride said local people often had the solutions to the challenges they face.

“It’s giving them the chance to be able to share those solutions, having the

Recreation Project for Mount Glen Rock

SOMERSET Regional Council will apply for funding for low impact hiking trails to the summit of Mount Glen Rock, sport climbing access, and associated visitor access improvements.

The project will provide enhancements to car parking, an upgrade of Lions Park and installation of ecological and cultural interpretative signage.

season Council has commenced hazard reduction activities in the region ahead of the

Maintenance work on installed along Breen is being undertaken.

Police station stays open

seed funding to be able to trial those solutions, and then being able to scale them up nationally,” she said.

Minister McBride and Mr Neumann intend to discuss relevant ministers.

Toogoolawah Police hosts community charity day

COMMUNITY unity was in full action at the Toogoolawah Bowls Club on August 22 as the Toogoolawah Police hosted their annual charity bowls day.

The event raises money for local organisations and Police Legacy, with this year’s chosen recipients Toogoolawah High School’s ‘Treefrogs’ Volleyball team.

Toogoolawah Police

John Cumner said community engagement through such events was integral for rural communities.

“Toogoolawah State High School has a volleyball team and having to travel fair distances to compete against other teams, we’re helping them with their travels, uniforms, or fees,” he said.

“We also raise money

for Police Legacy, which assists the families of died on duty, generally regarding assisting their children to get through school.”

The charity day has provided approximately $30,000 to Police Legacy and Toogoolawah groups like junior sporting clubs, Red Cross, and the Men’s Shed over the years.

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The Minister for Police and Corrective Services, Hon Mark Ryan MP, has responded to correspondence from Somerset Regional Council

Toogoolawah Police Station would remain open and locally manned.

The Minister’s response echoes that of Police Commissioner Katrina Carroll, stating clearly that there are no plans to close Toogoolawah Police Station. Volunteers sought Council is seeking community-minded people who have some extra time on their hands and would like to volunteer at Somerset Regional Council Visitor Information Centres, including The Condensery in Toogoolawah.

For more information go to experiencesomerset.com.au/ volunteer/ or ph 5424 4000.

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Representatives from the health sector had a round table discussion with Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health Emma McBride in Fernvale last week. Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) representatives Michael Bishop, Cath Maloney, with Minister McBridge, Lisa Baker (SARRAH), Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network CEO Lucille Chalmers, and Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann.

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Charge John Cumner at the Toogoolawah Police chairty bowls day.

President of Toogoolawah Bowls Club Keith McWhirter, with vice president Gerrit Winkeler holding the trophy for the winning bowls team of the day.

Youth reach out to help community in need

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A LITTLE outreach can go a long way.

That’s the hope for Laidley Community Centre’s Hearts Project, an initiative to reach people in need and let them know they are not alone.

The centre partnered with the Kokoda Youth Foundation to distribute fabric hearts containing the centre’s contact information across Laidley.

Five teens set out on August 22 to hang the hearts in parks and around town, particularly where people may be sleeping rough.

Kokoda Youth Foundation

‘On the Right Track’ project manager Keith Debnam said the collaboration with the the community service aspect of the youth program.

“We want to try and build

those connections within their own community,” he said.

“We also want them to be

grateful and be able to understand that it’s good to give back to those who provide for us.”

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Laidley Community Centre manager Alana Wahl said the hearts were a way to reach people who could not access the centre or did not know about their services.

“Especially because in this area transport is such a barrier, the fact that we’re taking this out to the community means they don’t have to come to us,” she said.

“If they give us a call and they’re out in the community we can come out to them to try and provide the support.”

Mr Debnam commended the centre on the initiative, particularly Sally Peacock who spearheaded the project.

“It’s absolutely wonderful that people like Sally and the community can assist and reach out and take our young people on for things like the Hearts Program,” he said.

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Kokoda YF to host Digital Detox

THE KOKODA Youth Foundation will host a Digital Detox Program from September 24 to October 1 to support families of 12- to 14-year-olds.

Program coordinator Chris Emert said the adventure-based program held at Kokoda Park in Thornton, Lockyer Valley was all about helping families to balance technology in their lifestyles.

“We do things like highropes, low-ropes, zip-line, giant swing, expedition, amazing race, ultimate frisbee, basketball and archery,” Mr Emert said.

“We’re not saying ‘throw technology out’, we’re really about helping kids and their families to balance technology better in line with the other important aspects of their lives.”

Mr Emert is joined by psychologist Dr Barry

Oliver.

“We teach them how to do some particular breathing to help them regulate themselves when they get anxious, and we provide them with tools and understanding so they’re more likely to self-regulate their use of technology as opposed to automatically picking it up,” Mr Emert said.

“If [parents are] happy with the way they’re relating with their child and technology, then keep doing what they’re doing.

“But if they want to bring about change and connection with their child and to be empowered by it, then get on and apply.”

Families can apply up until September 8 by visiting kokodayouthfoundation.com/youth-programs/digital-detox

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Bushfood business preparing for legal battle with Energex contractor

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Native Oz Bushfoods are preparing for a legal battle with Energex contractor ETS Infrastructure Management over the alleged damage to a grove of northern sandalwood trees on their property in January 2023.

Doug and Tracey Goebel claimed ETS ‘maliciously’ sprayed the culturally the grove to slowly die out.

Mrs Goebel said out of 151 trees cultivated over a period of 15 years, only around 20 were still alive.

They estimated to pull 20kg of leaves off each tree in a year, which could be sold for up to $20 for 20 grams.

“That was our retirement fund, basically,” she said.

“It took us 15 years to get it to where we had it, ready to go, and it was all

ripped away.”

ETS maintained the trees were drilled and injected, rather than sprayed with chemicals. A Biosecurity Queensland spokesperson said they were aware of the allegation.

“As an investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment further,” they said.

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Payge Gosley and her fellow teens in the Kokoda Youth Program distributed hearts around town for the Laidley Community Centre, an outreach project to support people facing hardship or homelessness.

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Community wildlife event takes centre stage in Esk

BY JESSE HAMILTON

CARE4ESK hosted a community information afternoon at the Anglican Church Hall in Esk on August 26, showcasing local wildlife and raising understanding about their koala habitat restoration goals.

In collaboration with the Australian Earths Law Alliance, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and Indigenous custodians, the Koala Health and Rehabilitation Esk Somerset (KHaRES) project aims to improve the management of disease and Care4esK president Darren Bate said the project used detection dogs and surveys to analyse the activity of koalas over 12 months.

“This will make a big increasing our understanding

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COMMUNITY Consultation

on the new draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme is progressing and the community is invited to visit pop-up or drop-in sessions.

For all the details or to book a one-on-one meeting with a planner, visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ draft-planning-scheme or contact council.

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Reduce speed: prepare for trauma season

TOOGOOLAWAH wildlife rescuer Charlie Lewis buried 20 koalas on August 19, her second mass burial of the year.

Ms Lewis has monitored, watched and rescued wildlife for around 45 years, and travels throughout Somerset working alongside the Ipswich Koala Protection Society, RSPCA and other groups.

“We basically ran out of room in our morgue and had to utilise a freezer belonging to another lady a few doors up,” Ms Lewis said.

“We refuse to just dump the koalas, they deserve more respect than that.”

Ms Lewis said ‘trauma season’ was approaching fast.

and management of disease and improving their habitat in the Mount Glen Rock and Sandy Creek areas,” he said.

The afternoon also fea-

with funding of $1,000 to $4,000 available to applicants.

Applications close September 15.

Visit lockyervalley.qld. gov.au/our-council/grantsand-funding/ Welcome to 25 new citizens

Council’s second last Citizenship Ceremony for 2023 welcomed 25 conferees the Gatton Shire Hall on August 24. Lockyer Valley Regional

tured local wildlife experts advising on how to better protect native wildlife and the integral role each animal plays in the ecosystem.

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Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said four families from 11 countries took part.

“Congratulations to those becoming Australian citizens,” she said.

“It’s been a privilege to welcome our newest citizens to the Australian community.”

The Lockyer Valley’s newest citizens enjoyed morning tea together afterwards.

for 2023 will be held in November.

Coast Dr Romane Cristescu urged drivers to be wary of koalas near roads and gave results on koala numbers detected under the project thus far.

“We rescuers and carers refer to the koala mating season as the trauma season,” she said.

Male koalas are more active from September to March, crossing roads and entering properties in search of a mate.

Ms Lewis said she receives regular call outs for sick, injured and deceased koalas.

“We had four koalas just last week on its own, and out of those four there was only one that made it,” she said.

Ms Lewis said there were many things governments, residents and businesses could do to protect koalas.

“It would be so good if council and TMR could team up and agree to slow the trafshe said.

“We can tell you where the main crossing areas are based on the books, we keep records on where we bring koalas in from when they’re hit or deceased.”

Ms Lewis suggested reducing the speed along koala corridors to 60km/hour from 6pm-6am, which has been successful in other regions.

Ms Lewis thanked Ivory Creek Pet Retreat for digging and burying the koalas.

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Geckoes Wildlife member Martin Fingland showcasing the wildlife of the region with Jacqui Bate.

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Floral Art Competition • Schools Competition

held at the Laidley Cultural Centre during the Laidley Spring

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE HAZELDEAN Rural Fire Brigade commemorated its 50th birthday on August 27, bringing together friends, family, and community members to honour the dedicated volunteers and unsung heroes who have contributed their services to the brigade. formed in 1954 and became the Queensland Government Department of Emergency Services in 1973.

Hazeldean Rural Fire Brigade president and former 30 years Rodney Kunde reminisced about the brigade’s early years.

“For many years we all used our own vehicles and equipment,” he said.

“[Early years] were spent fundraising.

“It seemed if we were not away with some fundraiser.”

Hazeldean Rural Fire Bri-

highlighted the importance of local grassroots organisations to a community.

“Whether it be in preparation and care for the land or

Hunter and Jorja’s oncein-a-lifetime opportunity

TOOGOOLAWAH State High School year 10 students Hunter Master-Woods and Jorja Williams cycled, canoed and hiked as part of Stanley River Environmental Education Centre’s Bunya to Bay program this month.

Through the program, Hunter and Jorja made life-long friends and learned about Indigenous Elders’ ways of life.

Hunter began his trek on August 1 cycling from Harlin to Caboonbah, where he canoed to the Wivenhoe Information Centre until August 6.

“It was hard for those we had to paddle into the wind, it was really painful and exhausting,” Hunter said.

responding and assisting in times of need, the actions of this brigade have made immediate positive and lasting impact.”

“But the last days were really relaxing and educational.”

Jorja canoed from Mt Crosby to Brisbane and

hiked around Brisbane from August 11 to 15.

Hunter and Jorja both made life-long friends through the program.

“I’ve learned that socialising is really important, it really helps with your mental health and skills with communicating with others,” Hunter said.

“At the start we were complete strangers, we did not know one another, but at the end we grew this really tight bond and were basically inseparable,” Jorja said.

“It really helped me get out of my comfort zone and be more social with people, to be somewhere where you have no-one that you know.”

The participants learned from Indigenous Elders about Bunya trees, trails, and wildlife.

Jorja said the once-in-alifetime opportunity was educational and inspiring.

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Fire in the Grove delivers fun family day out

BY JESSE HAMILTON

CEDAR Gully Olives held its inaugural Fire in the Grove event on August 27, with a fun and relaxing day enjoyed by the whole family. The event featured the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment with live music, stalls, blacksmithing demonstrations, and tours for the public to learn how charcoal is made.

There were also face paintings, games and an art area for people to get creative. All stall holders for the day were asked to give a gold coin donawith money going to the Mulgowie Rural Fire Service who helped with parking for the day.

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LEFT: Cedar Gully Olives owner manager Sam Andreata next to the carboniser that converts timber to charcoal in an environmentally friendly way.

BELOW: The Carr family relaxing under the olive trees and warming up near a brazier fuelled by olive wood.

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Blacksmith Trevor Hold gave blacksmithing demonstrations to the public.

Jasmine Pennell with her nature artwork at the Soulful Arts display.

Dance festival returns for 42nd year

BY GRACE CRICHTON

DANCERS from across southeast Queensland will once again descend on Gatton this September for the Lockyer District Dancing Festival.

The eisteddfod brings 14 days of dance entertainment and competition to the Gatton Shire Hall from September 7.

Lockyer District Dancing Festival convenor Sally Jess said the annual festival was a platform to showcase young performers’ talents.

“It’s our 42nd year of running the Lockyer District Dancing Festival which is such a great accomplishment that it can still carry on and provide a platform for children who have such a passion for dancing to be able to showcase their talents,” she said.

This year, there are more than 1,300 solo acts, 80 duo and trio acts, plus more than 400 in the groups section.

“In total, over 1,900 acts across the duration,” Sally said.

“We’ve got 34 studios and

schools coming.

“Credit to their teachers for putting the time and

this point, to be eisteddfod ready.”

The competition covers a variety of dance styles,

including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, hiphip, national, and demicharacter.

There is a genre to suit all tastes and the general public are welcome to come in for a small admission fee and enjoy the packed schedule of dance.

“It’s quite entertaining, watching the talent of these children,” Sally said. Groups are on from September 7 to 10, including primary and high schools on September 8.

Solos, duos, and trios are on from September 13 to 22, followed by the Gala and Awards Presentation on September 22.

Sally thanked the adjudicators for taking time to attend the eisteddfod. The committee also wish to thank the sponsors for their generosity, whether they are sponsors of sections, awards, or the festival in general, without whom the event would not be possible.

Follow ‘Lockyer District Dancing Festival’ on Facebook for the program and to stay up to date.

The Lockyer District Dancing Festival will be held at the Gatton Shire Hall from September 9 to 22.

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Fernvale tells inspiring Wakakirri dance story

BY JESSE HAMILTON

STUDENTS from Fernvale State School took part in the Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival at Logan Entertainment Centre on August 23.

Twenty-eight students per-

formed the tale ‘Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes’ following the 2023 Wakakirri theme of ‘great stories that inspire change’.

Event organiser Tamara Gerchow said the students rehearsed for six months

leading up to Wakakirri and selected a story that inspired a universal shift.

“To us, this is a great story that inspires change,” she said.

“Our deputy principal taught in Japan, so she’s been

Capturing the outdoors

GLEN Rock Gallery welcomes artist Kim Simmons to the gallery in September.

able to add a lot of the cultural aspects for us to make it authentic.”

Fernvale State School has participated in the Wakakirri Festival since 2016, uniting with schools from across southeast Queensland.

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hosted its annual celebration fundraiser on August 26, welcoming the kindy’s families, friends, and the public to unite for a lively day of entertainment.

The events entertainment included pony rides, face paintings, animal displays, and a jumping castle, with local groups, including the men’s shed and rescue service teams, joining in on the day.

Kim, a Darling Downs Plein Air Artist, has travelled Australia extensively, painting on locatiaon, teaching and exhibiting her art in Qld, NSW and Victoria.

brush over 20 years ago and hasn’t looked back.

“You never know what you can do unless you have a go and I’m continually exploring different my skills,” she said. This exhibition will be at Glen Rock Gallery from Friday September 8 until Wednesday October 4. You can meet the artist at the gallery on Saturday September 9 at 10:30am.

Plein Air Artist Kim Simmons is exhibiting at Glen Rock Gallery this September. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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the Wakakirri National Dance Festival, held at the Logan Entertainment Centre on August 23.

Fernvale State School year six student Alaska Johnston played the lead role in the tale ‘Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes’. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

LEFT: Jesse Logan taking a ride on a donkey with Michelle Inspirations.

RIGHT: Stall holders Hannah Graham and with items all donat-

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Singing puts spring into September

BY SUE WALKER

THIS year of 45th birthday celebrations has seen the Esk Community Choir hit the ground running with many uplifting musical performances.

However, this musical energy is not about to stop for a breath.

Come Sunday, September 10 at the Somerset Civic Centre at 2.30pm the Choir will be presenting ‘Broadway to the Stars’ including songs from Les Misérables.

Tantalizing treats along with this choral extravaganza will surely heighten the senses and make Sunday afternoon come to life.

The cost is just $30. For catering purposes, bookings will close on September 5 so gather your friends and make up a table or come alone and share with friends you are yet to meet.

On the following Saturday afternoon, September 16, the choir will once more light up the stage at the Laidley

Cultural Centre for a repeat performance of ‘Broadway to the Stars’.

From 12pm a gala twocourse lunch will whet appetites for what is to follow on stage at 1pm.

The cost for the show and lunch is $50.

Alternatively, those wishing to be in the audience for the matinee show only, the cost just $25.

Bookings for the lunch

will close on September 9 so gather family and friends and make up your table now.

Two wonderful afternoons

lucky door prizes for lucky winners, all worth the price

of a ticket or two.

Two afternoons the whole family will be remembering long after the curtains close.

Tickets for the Esk show on September 10 can be purchased at somersetciv-

iccentre.ticketsearch.com/ sales/sales or by phoning 5424 2713.

Tickets for the Laidley show on September 16 can be purchased at lrpa.org.au or phone Brian on 0488113666.

Esk Community Choir all ready to share the gifts of song this September.

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Station Master tops the Coolabunia Classic

The 11th Annual Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull sale, held at Coolabunia on 17/08/2023 was conducted by selling agents Aussie Land and Livestock at Kingaroy.

The Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale cleared 47 bulls for a 94% clearance and an average of $8174.

This year’s average of $8174 was well down on the $11,000 average attained at this sale over the last two years.

The order of the day was the strength of the return buyers returning to buy bulls from vendors who have provided them with the genetics that has worked well for them in the past. There was a number of new buyers which were welcomed as well.

Bulls sold through the Brisbane Valley, Woodford, Kilcoy, Biloela, Gin Gin, Eidsvold, Clifton, Kilkivan, North and South Burnette and the local area.

Lot 5 Charnelle Station Master (PP) (FF) sold to Mark Noller, Top Camp Cattle Co, Clifton for $19,000.

Station Master is a Full French Homozygous Polled bull with a weight of 810 kgs at 20 months, EMA 135, fat 7/3, IMF% 3.8 and was by the Polled Full French sire Johnny, whose semen was imported by Charnelle in 2018.

Lot 20 Silverwood Sapper (PP) sold to MT & RM Welch Dangore for $14,000. A 910kg bull at 25 months, EMA 142, fat 9/5, IMF% 7.0. Sapper is a Homozygous Polled Charnelle President son.

Lot 12 Charnelle Tim Tam (P) (R/F) sold to Troy Hennessey Woodford for $12,000. Tim Tam was a standout Red Factor Charolais bull with a weight of 755 kgs at 18 months. EMA 128, fat13/8, IMF% 6.1.

Lot 27 River Run Scooter (P) sold to BJ & AA Roughan for $11,000. A 860kg bull at 25 months, EMA 142, fat 13/7, IMF% 6.1. Scooter is a Raile Sovereign son and was part of the River Run show team.

Lot 52 Silverwood Sterling (PP) also made $11,000 when he was knocked down to

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Lockyer Toyota to expand to Plainland

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LOCKYER Valley Motors will expand their Toyota location services to Plainland after Lockyer Valley Toyota dealer principal Ian O’Brien acquired a block of land in the Schulte’s precinct on Gehrke Rd Plainland.

The Lockyer Valley Motors branch went unconditional on Friday August 18 and will sit on a 7,500 square meter block and feature the Toyota brand and three other car titles for future expansion.

Mr O’Brien purchased owner of Schulte’s

Meat Tavern Paul Schulte and said the new branch would work in conjunction with the Gatton dealership.

“The idea is to be selfbe its own branch in the Lockyer Valley,” he said.

“Gatton will continue its services in Gatton, the idea is to expand slowly.”

Previous owner of Schulte’s Meat Tavern, Paul Schulte, said Plainland was a vital growth region in the Lockyer Valley and wanted to sell the land to a local business.

“I had the opportunity to sell it to a Brisbane

developer, but I chose to sell it to O’Brien because I wanted to keep it local,” he said.

Mr Schulte said he had promised to sell the land to Mr O’Brien seven years ago after a handshake deal with his father, John O’Brien.

“My dad was good mates with his dad, and Johnny was looking to buy in Plainland,” he said.

“I said to him if ever I sell it, I’ll give you a shot at it, and I shook hands with him.”

Settlements for the Plainland location will take place September 1, 2023.

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Block of land where the new Lockyer Valley Toyota branch will be built in Plainland.

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Lockyer Valley Toyota is expanding to Plainland following a land purchase by Dealer Principal Ian O’Brien

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SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1035

ACROSS

3 Name an earlier English general, Oliver (8)

7 Name a variety of sheep (6)

8 What might we call errands (8)

9 What is the surname of the

10 To be putting at rest, is to be doing what (8)

14 What was the given name

17 What is a pattern, mould, or the like (8)

18 Which two poles have foot supports some distance above the ground (6)

19 When one surpasses, one does what (8)

Thomas Alva (6)

21 Which person furnishes provisions and food (8) DOWN

1 Name a British band formed in 1959, considered the most groups (7)

2 Which term describes artful management (7)

3 What is a small case containing a mirror, powder, etc (7)

4 Name a substance used as a cosmetic to colour the eyelashes (7)

of Australia (7)

6 Name a form of pasta, cut

11 Name a province in

northern Belgium (7)

12 To be just about the same, is to be what (7)

13 To fall back into a former state, is to do what (7)

14 What is a kitchen sideboard called (7)

15 Name the world’s largest ocean (7)

16 What is a neutral elementary particle (7)

The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35

World’s Most Scenic River Journeys.

8.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. 9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. 10.20 Late Programs.

Programs. 1.00 PBS

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Office Mix-Up. (2020) 2.00

History Of Britain. 11.05 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Opener and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day.

Creek To Coast.

6.00

tv guide

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Vera. (M, R)

9.30 Savage River. (M, R)

10.30 Killing Eve. (M, R)

11.15 Movie: Two Hands. (1999) (MA15+, R)

12.45am Movie: Pan’s Labyrinth. (2006) (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 QI. (M, R)

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

9.00 Hard Quiz.

7.30

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

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

9.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. (PG)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: Superbad. (2007) (MA15+, R)

10.55 Movie: Fast Times At Ridgemont High. (1982) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL

Women’s. Round 1. Melbourne v Collingwood.

9.15 Movie: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989) (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.30 Midsomer Murders.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.35 Friends. (PG, R)

8.05 The Big Bang Theory.

R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.30

(PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

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

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars.

R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL

Women’s. Round 1. Hawthorn v Essendon.

9.15 Movie: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992) (M, R)

11.45 Movie: U-571. (2000) (M, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (R)

8.30 Movie: Hellboy. (2004) (M, R)

10.55 Movie: The New Mutants. (2020) (M, R)

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights.

7.30 Movie: War With Grandpa. (2020) (PG, R)

9.25 Movie: The Equalizer. (2014) (MA15+, R)

12.00 See No Evil. (M, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

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

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.30 Law & Order: UK.

(M, R)

11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.35 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019)

(MA15+, R)

11.05 Movie: Upgrade. (2018) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

8.30 Outback Farm. (PG)

9.30 Outback Pilots.

(PG, R)

10.30 Desert Collectors. (PG, R)

7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 London Kills. (M)

9.50 The Fatal Attraction Murder. (M) 10.50 Coroner. (MA15+, R) 5.30pm

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.10 Breaking Ooze. (PG, R)

10.25 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.15 Frasier. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm. (M)

9.05 The Mormons Are Coming.

10.00 Fringes. (MA15+)

10.30 Adam Eats The 80s. (R)

AUGUST

Wed Aug 30

Resilience Workshop hosted by Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce, Resilience Workshop that covers the maximising understanding about mental illness and why the knowledge is important. Registration is open to ALL local businesses and Community Leaders. Light refreshments will be provided. Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre, 8am-12.15pm, visit ‘Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce 2023’ Facebook page for tickets.

Thu Aug 31

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

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

SEPTEMBER

Fri Sep 1

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, macrame wall hanging $20, book 54652390

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove Hall 7.30pm, ‘Spring Time Dinner & Dance’, Commodore, $30, bookings for dinner essential. 0423849002

Fri Sep 1-Sat Sep 2

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

Sat Sep 2

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

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

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

Sun Sep 3

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

Country Music at Gatton Seniors Centre 1pm-4pm, walk-ups welcome, entry $5, afternoon tea supplied, lucky door and raffles, 0439030677

Mon Sep 4

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, tye dye pillow case $15, book 54652390

Tue Sep 5

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, DIY lighthouse, book 54652390

Building Better Clubs empowering Somerset community groups and clubs, presented by Ian O’Brien, board member of Cahill Park Sports Complex. Ian has extensive experience in operating clubs both on and off the field, including volunteer direction, committee governance, succession planning, membership growth, managing time, grants, hosted by Somerset Regional Council, Lowood Bowls Club 6pm8pm, bookings essential, free catering provided, RSVP by Sep 1 0754244000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

Wed Sep 6

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

An Evening with Deb Frecklington hosted by Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce, Telecommunications to name a few. This will be your opportunity to raise

your concerns with our Local State Member. Exchange Hotel Kilcoy, 5.30pm, visit ‘Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce 2023’ Facebook page for tickets.

Thu Sep 7

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

Fri Sep 8

Community Craft FPC Activity Centre Laidley, 9.30am-12.30pm, plant pot gnomes $20, book 54652390

Fri Sep 8—Sat Sep 9

Toogoolawah Ambulance 100 Year Celebrations

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

Fri Sep 8– Sun Sep 10

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

Sat Sep 9

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Blackbutt Avocado Festival p/u Gatton 7.30am, Plainland 7.45am, Lowood 8am 54261468

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets 8am-12pm, Ma Ma Creek Hall, live music, delicious morning teas and hot food, local pure honey, "Froth and Bubbles", patchwork and embroidery, eco-print silk scarves, Bags 4U, pickles and other goodies, artists with their paintings, bric-a-brac, organic local fresh vegies and lots of plants. Some stalls still available at $10, pls contact Helen 0418716057

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

Sunday Sep 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

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

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

‘Broadway to the Stars’ presented by Esk Community Choir, 2.30pm Somerset Civic Centre Esk, $30pp includes afternoon tea. Tickets through Somerset Civic Centre Box Office.

Thu Sep 14

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

Sat Sep 16

‘Broadway to the Stars’ presented by Esk Community Choir, Laidley Cultural Centre, Gala Lunch 12pm $50pp, show only tickets $25pp. Tickets lrpa.org.au or 0488113666

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

Wed Sep 20-Sat Sep 23

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

Fri Sep 22

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark

139 Ipswich St Esk, 4pm-8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 3 hot food vendors and 1 hot/cold dessert vendor 0437110789

Sat Sep 23

Black Snake Creek Festival celebrating Marburg’s German Heritage, The Green Shed, 0438644022 Glenore Grove Dance ‘Old Time Dance’, 7.30pm, 0423849002

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

August 28-September 3, 2023 ARIES

Impatient Rams are keen to share information and exchange ideas with family, friends and work colleagues. But remember, Venus is reversing through your friendship zone (until next Monday, September 4) and Mercury is reversing through your job and daily routine zones (until September 15). And then, on Wednesday night, the Super Blue Moon lights up your self-sabotage zone. So make sure your amusing chatter doesn’t denigrate into gratuitous gossip.

TAURUS

With Venus (your power planet) and Mercury both in retrograde mode, your current inclination is to be timid and hypervigilant. But don’t overdo it, Bulls! With Jupiter and Uranus rollicking through your sign, aim to be cautiously optimistic and moderately adventurous. Otherwise, you’ll miss fortuitous opportunities when they come along. As movie star (and regret the things I didn’t do, not what I did.”

GEMINI

The planets activate your Gemini curiosity and rev up your restlessness. But you could encounter roadblocks along the way, as retrograde Mercury stymies your progress. Hasty actions and half-baked plans will only lead to long-term frustrations. You’re full of fabulous ideas but make sure you can differentiate between fact and fantasy. If you balance dynamic action with a dose of discipline and a spoonful of reality, then you’ll have a productive week.

CANCER

The Super Blue Moon, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune are activating your travel and education zones. So it’s time to make plans for a future trip or new course of study. However –with Mercury retro until September 15 – you need to be extremely patient and persistent. Then, when the right moment manifests, Be inspired by birthday great, singer-songwritoff like a bird.”

LEO

Venus has been reversing through your sign for the past six weeks. So you may feel as if you’ve been treading water … or even going backwards. Has your Lion mojo gone missing? Has your ambition disappeared? experienced problems with a colleague or forwards on September 4. But you still have one more week to go – so slow down, pace yourself and be patient.

VIRGO

Venus and your ruler, Mercury, are both retmatters could be very frustrating this week. Heed the wise words of billionaire (and birthof my life when I’ve had a bundle of ideas come along, and I’ve had long dry spells.” Be patient, keep things in perspective and keep plugging away. Put your clever Virgo mind to good use via reading, revising, researching and rehearsing.

LIBRA

With Venus retrograde, and Mercury reversing through your self-sabotage zone, are you being your own worst enemy? Is the only person undermining your efforts actually you? Stop being an over-accommodating Libra who’s trying to please everyone. Instead, start focusing on your future health and happiness. Your motto is from birthday should have high expectations for yourself, and others should come second.”

SCORPIO

Venus is reversing through your career zone, Mercury is retrograding through your peer up your friendship zone. So a work colleague antagonise you, or a friend could give you confusing information. Avoid the temptation to just sulk, stew and simmer. A double dose of Scorpio charm and diplomacy will get you through with your reputation (and sanity) intact!

SAGITTARIUS

Expect a domestic drama or a professional project to go haywire, as this week’s rare Super Blue Moon (and retrograde Mercury) leave you wondering what on earth is going on! Do your best to be especially diplomatic with a cranky colleague or a recalcitrant relative. Blunt honesty isn’t the best policy; communication will improve with some creative sugar-coating. A pinch of patience (not your usual modus operandi) will also help you muddle through.

CAPRICORN

Saturn (your ruling planet) and the rare Super Blue Moon stimulate your communication and education zones. But remember that Venus and Mercury are both in retrograde motion (until September 4 and 15). So make sure you communicate clearly, are extra patient and understanding with loved ones and work colleagues, and don’t assume you have all the answers. Clever Capricorns will take the time to revisit, revise, reconsider, re-evaluate and readjust.

AQUARIUS

The Super Blue Moon, Saturn, Neptune and retrograde Mercury are stirring up your

Aquarians will avoid making expensive purchases or major money moves this week, as situation through rose-coloured glasses. Mars moves into your travel zone, so plan a weekend getaway (or a longer holiday) for after September 15.

PISCES

This week the rare Super Full Moon’s in moody Pisces, and Mercury is reversing through your partnership zone. Plus, Venus continues retrograding through your wellbeing zone. So – when it comes to your health (physical, mental and emotional) and close relationships – you’ll have to be extra patient with yourself and others. Be inspired by actress and comedian Lily Tomlin (who turns under construction.”

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

Adventist Community

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

Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton

0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Lutheran Hall Minden

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

54623355

Bingo shop 5 Laidley Mall, Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri

7pm-10pm, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq 0412108945

Bingo Brisbane Valley

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

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm-8.30pm Wed Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 0412470875

FB @ukefreaks

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

Monthly Meet last Sun/ mth, Tilly s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore

0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

(Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5

0412685125

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

0404885138

Community Playgroups

Grantham S.S. Wed 9am

5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek

S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; Glenore Grove

S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S. Mon

8:30am 5466 9222;

Kentville S.S. Thu 9am

5411 5111; Laidley Uniting

Church Mon 9:30am 5403

2198; Laidley Community

Ctre for Babies Mon 10am

5465 1889; Laidley Com-

munity Ctr Wed 9:30am

5465 1889; Laidley District

S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 8222; Laidley Uniting Church Thu

9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley

St Mary s Fri 8:30am 5465

1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed

8:30am 5465 8249; Mt

Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer

Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall

General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am12pm 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 0100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

Esk Glen Rock Stitchers Thu 9am, Anglican Church Hall, Esk 0417798460

Esk Men s Shed 12 Heap St, Tue & Thu 9am-12pm 0466721919

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, Fernvale

Community Hall, 0407072926

Free Craft 2nd Thu/mth

12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth

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

Gatton Table Tennis

9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale 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

8.30am-12pm IGA mall

Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Laidley Friday Markets

Fridays 7am-2pm, Laidley Village Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association. 0423760066

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls

Club Mon 2pm-5pm Laidley

Cultural Centre

0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup Thu 9.30am11am, Laidley Uniting Church hall 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support

Group Inc. 9am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170

Line Dancing Classes

Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm 0422889530

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

Lockyer International Women Group Tue

9.30am-11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church North Sfind us on Facebook.

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

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-11.30am social, Thu 9am-11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846

Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub

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

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory

1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 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 Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood

Railway Station lowood@lionsq3.org.au

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

Lowood Show Society

7.30pm 1st Mon/mth, Lowood Showgrounds 0407674864 or 0403464338

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

Movement to Music Mon

10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

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

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, 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, Bris-

bane Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0423833954

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans Support Centre

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

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURES

I, Damian VANDENBERG, Superintendent of

9 September 2023, 7am to 11.30am

•WILLIAM STREET between Ambrose and Patrick Street

•PATRICK STREET between William and Spicer Street

•SPICER STREET between Patrick and Ambrose Street

•AMBROSE STREET between Spicer and William Street

PATRICK STREET between William and Edward Street and WHITES ROAD from Laidley Sports Complex to John Street south

9 September 2023

7am to 5pm

Wild Dog Control Program

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has partnered with Somerset Regional Council to conduct a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset in an effort to control wild dog numbers. Important information when baiting with 1080:

• Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town. Prior approval from an authorised Council officer is required, increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.

• Baits cannot be laid within 50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.

• Notification of 72 hours must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).

• An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.

• You must supply your rates notice.

• Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

A Council employee will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs:

11 September Middle Creek, Bryden, 7.30am-9am

11 September Fernvale Camp Draft Grounds, 10.30am-12pm

11 September Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

11 September Moore Pony Club Grounds, Station Street, 10.30am-12pm

• Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained and baits must be fist sized (approximately 250g in South East Queensland areas).

• No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.

• Baits must be transported in stable, sealable leak-proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

For enquiries or bookings phone Council on (07) 5424 4000.

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

GRANTHAM RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Notice of Non-Voting AGM

When: 7:30pm-31August2023

Where: 3ChristopherStreet, Grantham. Allwelcometoattend

POSITIONS VACANT LABOURERS & PLANT OPERATORS IMMEDIATE START

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

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

The successful applicant will need to possess or demonstrate the following; ·Labouring experience (we’re happy consider farm work or any other hands-on labouring work)

·Civil construction experience IS NOT REQUIRED, but would be looked on favourably · White Card · Own transport · A high regard for workplace safety · Reliability, self-motivated, autonomous and able to take direction

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

The successful applicant will need to possess or demonstrate the following; ·Plant operating experience with ANY of the following equipment – Excavator, Bobcat, Graders or Dozers · Civil construction experience (roads, earthworks, drainage, structures) · White Card ·Own transport · Any additional tickets/licences/qualifications will be considered an advantage.

BOOKS

Ph: 0438 757 489

Kwik Sew Pattern Books $10 each Text: 0423169065

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

for more info. Lockrose. 0407782067

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

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

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

Antique Wardrobe, three door, two compartments hanging space and centre compartment drawers. Useable condition but could do with some work. Is 70+ years old. $200.00 ono. Phone 0400720237

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

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

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

Ph: 07 3857 1435

970 833.

Ph: 0439 736 618

Sell used bricks 50cents each - Gatton 5462 5313

Bromiliads Potted or cuttings – Gatton 5462 5313

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

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

Anyone interested in doing an on farm butchering job on a weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

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

Ph 0435 047 082

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

Anyone interested in doing an on farm butchering job on a weaner approximately 300kg live weight.

Ph: 0428 611 649

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

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

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

ACCESSORIES

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

Ph Noel 0427 357 244

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

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

Ph: 0422023617

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

4 x laminated beams, 250mm x 70mm, 2 x 6.3m, 2 x 4.8m, $200. Ph: 0417 647 103

7 x Purlins, 320mm x 90mm x 3 metres long, $250. Ph: 0427 279 487

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

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

354 728

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Used pavers , good condition just need a clean ,20x20 , lot sale 250 to 300 in quantity , $70 . 0481 719992

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 23rd August, 2023. Pat Ziebarth & Richard Drouin came in 30th August, if you are a registered

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

on the Championship board.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB missed out.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

DAM LEVELS

DAM ATKINSON DAM

BILL GUNN DAM (LAKE DYER)

LAKE CLARENDON

LAKE MANCHESTER

MAROON DAM

MOOGERAH DAM

SOMERSET DAM

WIVENHOE DAM

WYARALONG DAM

% FULL CURRENT VOLUME (ML)

youare.

NETBALL SOMERSET STORM division 2 runners up

RIFLE GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

mirage gave shooter something to

F. Open.

RUGBY LEAGUE GATTON HAWKS

sponsors that contributed to the day

to Gatton on their season. Another A Grade

SOCCER ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

SQUASH GATTON SQUASH CLUB

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Somerset Storm Netball Club had two teams compete in the Grand Finals for netball in the Ipswich Netball Association.

Spectacular weekend propels

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE BRISBANE Valley Soccer Club experienced plenty of success over the weekend with several teams emerging victorious in their

Seven out of the eight teams who competed over the August 26-27 weekend booked places in their on the perfect foot for the club, with the U16s boys claiming a hard fought 2-1

U16s coach Matthew Holzheimer said persistence a 1-1 score line for the

“We had a lot of

possession in that second half and the boys backed themselves up, that was the

“They supported each other, and we hustled and Club president Andrew

Jaremenko said a lot of the

“We put a lot of emphasis on our coaching this year

and did some coaches days so more experienced coaches can share ideas with newer

U16s Eagles work to defend the ball out of their danger zone after conceding a corner.

U16s teams Brisbane Valley Eagles and St. Paul’s line-up before match. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

KILCOY HIGH TAKES THE CUP

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE SOMERSET region’s schools came together at Toogoolawah on Friday August 25 for round two of the Somerset Sports Cup. Around 80 students each from Lowood, Toogoolawah and Kilcoy State High

soccer games last term.

Kilcoy students performed extremely well across the

Toogoolawah SHS coordinator Peter Hargreaves said the cup provided an opportunity for students to play more organised sport.

“The Somerset Cup was introduced several years allow the high schools of the Somerset region to come

together to play sport,” Hargreaves said. participation across all the age groups.”

Lowood and Kilcoy students police.

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