The Independent - Wednesday 31st May 2023

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I WAS invited to attend a simulated response exercise at 17 Mile Road, Helidon on the 18th May 2023.

A controlled explosion was conducted at the site and I was present at the incident control post adjacent to the 17 Mile Road where many specialist personnel were present.

Due to my experience as the former OIC of Police at Laidley, I was very interested in this training exercise that contributes to our State and National capability and ability to keep people safe.

I was impressed with the professionalism of the running of this controlled training exercise and subsequent response by specialist Police.

I would like to thank all involved for your participation and to allow this controlled simulated exercise to occur.

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“Jacob’s entry showed his persistence in following an issue important to his community,” they said. I would like to thank The Independent general manager Bruce Horrocks for taking a chance on a journalism student fresh out of university, and fellow journalist Grace Crichton for teaching me everything I wish I had learned about newspapers during my study.

Mental health awareness session well-received STAFF members at St Mary’s Primary School Laidley welcomed local and Beyond Blue Speaker Volunteer Mr Mike Nowlan to talk to staff about the importance of mental wellbeing recently.

Year 2 teacher Ms Summer O’Neill said the group of educators found the session helpful in opening up communication about personal wellbeing, and that presentation was thought-provoking.

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The Independent also scored 1st place for the Best Printed Community Advertising Promotion and 3rd place for the Best Run of Press Newspaper Feature/Supplement with our 28 page feature ‘Your Town’ shop local campaign.

We attended the awards dinner on Friday May 26 in Brisbane.

“It was very insightful to hear the statistics around mental health in adults and kids,” O’Neill said.

Well-known in the Lockyer Valley, as a mental wellness advocate, Mr Nowlan said his mission is to raise awareness about mental health and wellness issues, ‘thereby removing the stigma around the mental health conversation and to encourage help-seeking behaviour’.

“Mental health should be treated the same as a heart

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The headline for this article was misleading, as Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation has communicated to The Independent.

The fundraiser was not raising money for Maddox, but for Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation.

The MHHF partners with the Australian Centre for Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions to facilitate access to specialised skills and technology for countless patients across Queensland, children in particular.

HARLIN State School students participated in a tree planting event last term.

This was organised by Sue Cawcutt of our local Landcare Group.

The emphasis was on species to attract and maintain koala populations.

Harlin SS believes community service is a high priority for students as they emulate their parents who work tirelessly for the school and many local organisations.

Harlin State School

attack or broken arm,” Mr Nowlan said.

By using the powerful medium of storytelling, he shares his own story and other engaging stories of hope, resilience and recovery.

A regular presenter in the community, Mr Nowlan’s sessions are in demand.

He regularly speaks to groups of educators in schools in Brisbane and beyond, at retirement villages and Men’s Sheds, and in various workplaces, including a presentation to staff at John Deere Australia last year.

Mr Nowlan said he is committed to continuing his advocacy work in schools, community groups and industry.

If you would like to have Mr Nowlan speak at your workplace or community event, reach out to him directly on 0419 776 872.

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Regional grants program draws line through Lockyer

UNDER THE federal government’s newly announced infrastructure grant program, Somerset and half of the Lockyer Valley are not considered ‘regional’.

The Growing Regions Program provides grants for capital works and infrastructure projects but the boundaries do not include towns like Laidley or Esk.

However, Gatton, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast and Noosa are eligible for funding of up to 50% of project costs.

Instead, Somerset and the eastern half of the Lockyer Valley are eligible for the Thriving Suburbs Program, for suburban community infrastructure projects.

Member for Wright Scott

Buchholz said the Growing Regions program was a ‘joke’.

regional funding program, a project in Surfers Paradise or Hope Island is ruled eligible for regional funding, however projects in regional towns like Beaudesert, Boonah or Laidley get the red pen ruled

through them before they can even apply,” Mr Buchholz said.

“It was as if Labor’s Regional Development Minister didn’t even know where Queensland is, let alone the regions of the Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley.”

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Devel-

The federal government’s new Growing Regions Program provides funding for infrastructure projects in rural and regional Queensland, but all of Somerset and half of the Lockyer Valley are deemed ineligible (shaded in orange) and instead fall under the ‘Thriving Suburbs’ program. PHOTOS: AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT, SCOTT BUCHHOLZ, SHAYNE NEUMANN.

opment and Local Government Catherine King said the grant programs had transparent, rigorous, and consistent guidelines.

improvement on programs run by the previous government where the Liberals and Nationals did not adhere to guidelines, and directed

funding towards their own seats,” Minister King said.

Member for Blair Shayne Neumann welcomed the announcement of the Thriving Suburbs program in the Budget.

“I have discussed these programs with the Mayors of Ipswich City Council and Somerset Regional Council,

and I’m keen to work with them to secure funding for local projects,” Mr Neumann said.

advised eligibility was based on the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann (centre).

Volunteers celebrate 20 years of service to the Red Cross

GATTON Red Cross store volunteers Desley Bowe, Walther marked 20 years of

service with the Red Cross Foundation on March 7.

Ms Walther said the group started volunteering as an opportunity to get involved within the local community.

“We started as a way to get out of the house, mix with people and meet friends,” she said.

Ms Walther said she got more out of volunteering

than it could ever give her.

“I wanted company and something to do, Red Cross were looking for people, so I went and got interviewed, and they told us what we

would be doing, and that’s why I went,” she said.

Gatton Red Cross sells clothing and shoes for men, women and children, with donations accepted in-store.

Supporting tourism SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) will support 10 tourism operators in its region to participate in the second round of the Best of Brisbane Region Experience Support Program.

The program was free to qualifying operators to participate with council covering over $20,000 of program fees.

Dumping fee freeze SRC will freeze fees for domestic dumping for the next three-year dog registration trial for residents.

Domestic waste fees at SRC transfer stations are frozen at $13 per cubic metre and $7 or $10 for smaller loads for the

For more information, visit somerset.qld.gov.au

Poultry expansion knocked back

application from a poultry expand.

approval to change from a breeder farm to a free-range broiler farm with the inclusion of two additional poultry sheds.

IPSWICH City Council has welcomed the federal government’s national announcement.

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

Ipswich City Council

Mayor Teresa Harding said early warning was critical to ensure council could protect residents and their personal property.

“It’s particularly welcome that the initial focus of this national Queensland,” she said.

“A federal national

a sensible approach to

what has previously been a dangerously piecemeal

inevitable in Ipswich as climate change impacts our country, and we must be properly prepared to cope with such impacts.

management seriously, and we welcome the federal government’s

commitment to a safer collective approach to Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said cameras and replaced damaged gauges after the “New and more resilient

installed following thewich’s hardest-hit areas, such as Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve and Junction Road at Karalee,” he said.

“These cameras and gauges will continue to be a vital information source for residents in the event

Valid petitions to LGAs Somerset residents intending to submit petitions to local government authorities need to be aware of the stana valid petition.

SRC has adopted standing orders previously provided by the Department of Local Government and Planning which are the standard and applied to all local governments.

The guidelines are available at somerset.qld.gov.au

Volunteers Betty Walther, Desley Bowe, and Suzanne Duff celebrated 20 years of service with the Red Cross Foundation in March 2023.

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QRA funded projects make Somerset an outdoor haven

BY JESSE HAMILTON

PROJECTS for the Mountain to Mountain and Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) have been completed, with $2.6 million going into improvements to the rail trail under the Local Economic Recovery Program. The projects include solar panel lights for the Lakeview Park and Esk Shared trail, and new linkage pathways along the Mountain to Mountain trail.

Queensland Reconstruction Authority CEO Jake Ellwood said the rail trail community to enjoy in the wake of the Black Summer

“To be able to come to see work that has been done to bring community back

exciting,” he said. to the community and the

economy.”

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann

boost to local business.

“This is something that will live on for 100 years to come, and it’s really

he said.

The 161km BVRT is the longest rail trail in Australia.

Electronic survey of Somerset Rd network to inform future works

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) will, through a contractor, complete an electronic survey of the region’s road network condition.

This data will be utilised to inform valuation, maintenance and future capital works upgrades and renewals.

SRC Infrastructure Recovery Sub-Group member Councillor Jason Wendt said the survey would give council a true understand-

ing of the condition of its road network including sealed roads.

“This survey is essential to inform the $47 million and satisfy the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements,” Cr Wendt said.

“The technology provides an online mapping environment to visually show all the roads that council owns and maintains.

“For council roads that are bitumen sealed, the

survey will provide information about the condition of both the seal and the pavement below the seal.

“It takes the guesswork out of future works programs and ensures we get the best value for money from our ongoing investment in local transport assets.”

Cr Wendt said council’s aim was to continue delivering safe and accessible roads for the community.

SRC has engaged engi-

complete the survey using their Road Asset Condition Assessment System (RACAS) technology mounted on a vehicle to assess sealed and gravel roads.

RACAS captures every 10 metres, GPS, and roughness data to electronically produce a condition rating of the pavement.

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Waste Warrior program

Lake Clarendon State School welcomed LVRC Councillors to view their Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Waste Warrior project on Thursday May 25.

Waste Warriors is an educational program that commenced at the school in February this year, with students diverting an impressive 194.7kgs of food waste from

Councillors were on hand totion to each grade 6 student.

If your school would like to participate in this program, contact council’s Waste Team on 0417 416 223 or email fogo@lvrc.qld.gov.au

LVRC Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan observed multiple infestations recently.

“Council has been working with residents for some time

in the region, however due to the current wet conditions we are anticipating a busy winter season ahead,” Cr Hagan said. “Fireweed can have a significant impact on local farmers and is not only considered to be poisonous to horses and livestock, but also viewed as a high priority invasive plant throughout the Lockyer Valley.” LVRC’s Pest Management

tion and control plants.

Landholders who suspect they may have large quantities -

cers on 1300 005 872.

The Mountain to Mountain and Brisbane Valley Rail Trail received funding for new projects.

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Have your say on Kilcoy revitalisation project

BY GRACE CRICHTON

COMMUNITY engagement on Somerset Regional Council’s Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation is underway.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann the identity of Kilcoy’.

“The project will build on what is already loved about the town to enhance its appeal for everyone,” Cr Lehmann said.

“The main outcome for this project will be the development of a master plan for the town centre and main streets.

“The project will consider pedestrian footpaths, street trees and shade, street furniture and opportunities for public art, entry and waygathering spaces.”

Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke

encouraged residents to participate in the ‘have your say survey’ to better understand the scope of the project.

“I’m getting comments about things that aren’t connected to this project, so I need people to understand that this is the CBD beautisaid.

“Not about weeding or parks or footpaths or that sort of thing, it’s not about that.

“If they can jump on ‘have your say’ I think it will make it clearer for residents.”

Cr Gaedtke said the project followed on from the success of the Lowood Future Planning project consultation process.

Restoring Australia’s native grasses

“I encourage Kilcoy to do exactly the same as Lowood’s done, become involved, have your say,” she said.

Council held a pop up stall at on May 27 and a stakeholder breakfast on May 23. The online survey can be completed until June 11 at https://bit.ly/42P3fP2

AN environmental project that aims to bring attention to threats facing Australia’s grasslands regional Queensland communities.

The Carbon Dating Project is a hybrid art-science project with native grassland gardens planted across the Somerset, Cairns, Miles, Sunshine and Gold Coast regions.

Lead Artist of the

project Keith Armstrong said it was crucial people understand the necessity of native grasses.

“[Native grasses] are relatively rare these days because invasive pasture grasses have mostly wiped them out,” he said.

“They play a role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.”

An exhibition will tour Queensland in 2024.

JESSE HAMILTON

Kilcoy residents are encouraged to participate in the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation project survey.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Artist Pipier Weller cares for the grassland garden planted at The Condensery, Toogoolawah. PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Celebrate #QLDDay at Valley Fest

JOIN in the fun and celebrate all the best parts of Queensland and the Lockyer Valley at the inaugural Valley Fest.

The new festival hosted by Lockyer Community Centre is a fun family day out with plenty of activities, food, entertainment, and buckets of sunny fun to follow Queensland Day.

Get into the Queenslander spirit and participate in the watermelon eating contest, or go in the running to be ‘the valley’s biggest tosser’ in the (plastic) pineapple tossing competition.

There’s also a best dressed Queenslander competition –come dressed in your team

what being a Queenslander means to you.

Peruse the markets stalls with wares from the local area and wider southeast Queensland while local musicians Pepper Jane, Troy Troutman, Rheanna Leschke,

and Boyd Ridley entertain you throughout the day.

For the kids, there’s a jumping castle and animal

Saturday

zoo with face painting and activities run by Lockyer Valley Early Education.

There’s a host of hourly

prize giveaways thanks to donations from local businesses. For a gold coin donation, purchase a numbered wrist-

band and if your number is selected you can win a prize.

with some big-ticket prizes

up for grabs including glamping at Murphys Creek Escape, a trail ride at Fordsdale Horseback Adventures, dinner at Spicer’s Hidden Vale, a family pass to Darling Downs Zoo, and a fuel voucher from Grantham Fuels.

Valley Fest was made possible thanks to the support of sponsors Nolans Transport, Lockyer Valley Foods, Murphys Creek Escape, Spicers Hidden Vale, Fordsdale Horseback Adventure, Darling Downs Zoo, Grantham Fuels, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Porters Plainland Hotel, Gray’s Furniture Giftware and Bedding, Lockyer Valley Ford & Mitsubishi, Bunnings Plainland, Adrenaline Sports, McDonalds Gatton, and The Lockyer & Somerset Independent

Valley Fest is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

A great turn out will ensure the festival can return next year.

Valley Fest is a new festival run by Lockyer Community Centre to celebrate all the great things about being a Queenslander.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Three schools perform together in harmony

INSTRUMENTAL ensembles, bands, vocalists and soloists from three of the region’s high schools came together on Friday night at Laidley State High School’s Clarice Ferrari Hall for the inaugural Battle of the Bands.

Laidley, Lockyer District and Toogoolawah State High Schools competed in various sections and performed as a whole group, led by instrumental music teacher and valley cluster coordinator Jessica Logan.

Mrs Logan said Toogoolawh SHS won the concert section, while a Laidley SHS rock band called The Remedy won the grunge section and Laidley student Angus Kevill played a ‘mad’ electric guitar solo to win the

Kids connect through storytime

CHILDREN of Lowood and Gatton joined with millions nationwide to share in the magic of storytelling for National Simultaneous Storytime on May 24.

solo section.

“I would like to thank all the students for all their hard work and getting ready for such an outstanding performance,” Mrs Logan said.

this again next year.”

This year’s book, ‘The Speedy Sloth’, tells the story of Spike the sloth’s racing journey and teaches kids the refreshing reminder that winning does not always mean beating everyone else.

Sue Plant, who read the

story for the Lowood Centre, said National Simultaneous Storytime is about reinvigorating reading stories for all children.

“It’s really good to have someone different read because when you’re reading a story by yourself, it brings a different enthusiasm to the story,” she said.

Around 2.3 million children read the story simultaneiously at 11am across Australia and New Zealand.

Jessica and Thomas reading ‘The Speedy Sloth’ at Gatton Library.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Laidley SHS, Lockyer DHS and Toogoolawah SHS concert bands performed together, conducted by Jessica Logan.

Laidley SHS teacher band Those That Can’t performed a surprise song to wrap-up the night’s entertainment.

Angus Kevill won the solo section with a mad electric guitar solo.

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Generations collide

BY JACOB HAYDEN

MORE THAN 160 grandparents visited Faith Lutheran College Plainland on Wednesday May 24 for the school’s annual Grandparents Day. The school welcomed the grandparents with a mass and morning tea provided by the students, allowing the older and younger generations to mingle and discuss modern school life.

Leah Kallendar, said it was special to have her grandparents visit.

“When they’ve been able to come for Grandparents Day it’s amazing, just for the bond and showing them what the school is like,” she said.

“It’s nice to have your grandparents around, so many people have lost theirs.”

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Get up to speed on workplace law

ADVERTORIAL WORKPLACE laws and legislation is constantly evolving.

The Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism is pleased to welcome Bristow Legal senior lawyer Paul Murray as guest speaker to their next breakfast meeting.

Chamber vice president John Schollick said Mr Murray had extensive legal experience he would share in his address at the morning meeting.

“He is an extremely knowledgeable person on a broad range of topics from modern awards, employment contracts, enterprise bargaining, unfair dismissals, and across the board employment legislation,” Mr Schollick said.

“I believe that anybody in business should come to this breakfast because

the way legalities are progressing today, it’s hard to keep up with changing laws.”

Mr Murray will also cover less common areas of employment and anti-discrimination law.

He has experience in bullying complaints, workplace investigations, and disputes over matters ranging fom directions to undergo medical examination through to abandonment of employment.

The breakfast meeting is on Tuesday June 13 at 6.30am for a 6.45am start at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Lake Apex.

Tickets must be prepaid.

Member price is $35pp and non-member price is $40pp.

Visit lockyerchamber. com.au or visit their Facebook page.

LEFT: Bodily Potter, Sophie Lehmann, and Steve Lehmann.

BELOW: Sascha Riggs and Lynn Howlett picking out their morning tea.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Mt Sylvia State School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning School and we C.L.I.M.B for success!

Mt Sylvia students CLIMB for success

WOULD YOU like your child to be part of a welcoming and supportive small country school?

Welcome to Mt Sylvia State School!

Surrounded by lush farmlands in the Lockyer Valley and just over 20kms south

of Gatton, Mt Sylvia State a nurturing educational experience where learning and exploration are encouraged. As a primary school we for Prep to Year 6. With a strong focus on

literacy and numeracy skills, we inspire and motivate students to improve learning through individualised and small group lessons.

Our school is well resourced with 1:1 laptops for students, cheerful and colourful learning spaces,

and accessible buildings including our library. Students learn in indoor and outdoor spaces including our lovely gardens where we grow fruit, vegetables,

The students learn to care for these plants so they can

enjoy the ‘fruits of their labour’ throughout the year. The school and its community believe in our sense of ‘family’, and we encourage families to be involved with their child’s education through regular contact with

in school events, and having the opportunity to join the schools P&C Association which can all support their child’s learning.

Mt Sylvia State School takes enrolments all year. Come for a visit and see for yourself.

MT SYLVIA STATE SCHOOL

Students are inspired and motivated to improve learning through individual and small group lessons. PHOTOS: MT SYLVIA STATE SCHOOL

There are plenty of outdoor learning opportunities for students at Mt Sylvia State School.

Students grow their own fruits and vegetables.

LOCAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION DINNER 2023

Business Recognition Dinner returns

THE LOCKYER Valley will come together to celebrate its best and brightest businesses and business people at the Business Recognition Dinner on August 5.

The Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism event is held every second year to recognise business contributions to the region.

Chamber of Commerce vice president and chairperson of the Business Recognition Dinner organising committee John Schollick said the event was an opportunity to reward and acknowledge business people in the Lockyer Valley.

“We have these awards to recognise these people and businesses and what they’ve done for the Lockyer Vallley,” he said.

“It’s been two years since the last Recognition Dinner and we have decided to take some categories out and put some categories in.”

time, the Chamber have added a People’s Choice award.

“The general public will be able to pick a business that they think stands out,” Mr Schollick said.

Nominations can be made through The Independent or through the Chamber’s Face-

book be accepted up until Wednesday August 2.nalists before the night of the dinner, then the winner will be announced on the night,” Mr Schollick said.

“Your People’s Choice nomination can be for great

customer service, it can be your favourite business, it’s up the general public as to why they want to vote for them.”

In addition to People’s Choice, new categories added to this year’s awards are Hospitality and Tourism, and Agri-business or Services to Agri-business.

The Hospitality and Tourism aligns with the Cham-

ber’s recent merger with Lockyer Valley Tourism.

The Agri-business award is selected by Lockyer Valley Growers.

Existing categories Retail, Retired, Trades, and Long-Established will also be awarded on the night.

The guest compère is Peter Rookas, retired radio host and CEO of Toowoomba Hospital Board.

“Each winner will be interviewed on the couch by Peter Rookas on the night and will share their experiences and business success with the audience,” Mr Schollick said.

“It’s a great networking night for local business owners.

“For those who are not members, it’s a great chance to learn more about the Chamber of Commerce and

brings you.”

The Business Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday August 5 at the Lockyer Valley Function Centre. Leading up the dinner, The Independent will bring you a series of articles on each of the award recipients, with the exception of People’s Choice which will be published after the announcement.

The Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism will host the Business Recognisiton Dinner in August to celebrate business contributions to the region.

PHOTO: FILE

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Top quality service and product

GOOD PRODUCT or good service will only get you so far, but the combination of both is what makes a successful business.

That’s the lesson Lockyer Trailers proprietor Derek Pingel has learnt from his decades in business and what he credits the Gattonbased trailer business’ success to.

“There was a bit of a gap in the market for a quality product with quality service,” Mr Pingel said.

“And I think all my 44 years in business to date has always been based on providing the best customer service and the best product to suit the need.

“One of the things I’ve always done in all of our businesses is listen to what the customer wants and then match the product to what they want.

“Listen to what they want, recommend what’s the most suitable, and go from there.”

Mr Pingel started Lockyer

Trailers in 2017 with just one trailer parked in his Industrial Rd lot.

“We really only started as

a ‘try it and see’, almost like a hobby,” he said.

“But it’s certainly changed.”

Now the business can process anywhere from 12 to 20 trailers a week, with orders coming in from

customers all over Australia.

“We send and supply trailers to every corner of this country,” Mr Pingel

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“We supply a lot of councils throughout Queensland and New South Wales, government agencies, big corporations, businesses, throughout Australia.”

But for individuals who may not know what they need, it’s all about asking the right questions and providing great customer service.

“I take lots of notes as I’m talking to people… we talk through what they want,” Mr Pingel said.

“It’s part of that customer service, listening to what needs.

“It’s a super important aspect because then they don’t buy the wrong trailer.”

Lockyer Trailers has teamed up with The Lockyer & Somerset Independent to give away a trailer to one lucky reader.

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Lockyer Trailer’s Derek Pingel combines a good product with top quality service.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Valley of the Lakes Garden Club Presents the 2023

Saturday, 17 June

In the grounds of the Old Esk Railway Station

Off Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.

8 am till 3 pm - Entry gold coin donation

Dozens of nurseries and hobby growers

Huge selection of unique garden art

Guest Speakers - Chainsaw Carving

Music - Free Kids Face Painting - Llamas

Delicious Food - Speciality Coffee - ATM

“Somerset Event of the Year”

2017 - 2019 - 2021 - 2022

Free parking via Esk-Hampton Road

Bus zone in Heap St (booking required)

When in Town visit The CWA Craft Fair The Esk Country Markets And the many unique shops, pubs and cafes in the Somerset Region.

www.facebook.com.eskgardenandlifestylefair valleyofthelakesgardenclub@gmail.com

2023 FAMILY FUN

BY JESSE HAMILTON

MAY 27 marked a vibrant sunny day for the Esk Agricultural Show, featuring an action-packed schedule brimming with a wide array of fun and exciting events tailored for the whole family.

Esk Show Society President Michele Arnold said the show had entertainment for everyone

opportunity to display their work.

“We prioritise the variety of events and entertainment, we spent a bit more on entertainment this year to increase the crowd interaction,” she said.

“It showcases what people do in rural properties and shows the town people what the farm people are doing and how they live.”

Urban Utilities Water Warriors Heidi Enchelmaier and Stefen Cooper-Fox teach the ‘Three Ps’ of water management. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

LEFT: Artist Crystal Jungfer giving free face paintings for the kids.

Winners of the best-dressed ladies of the show: Junior Show Girl Hannah Wilkes with Show Girl Jo-Reese Donald, Best dressed Emma Clarke and Princess Isabelle Pearce.

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Cooper Buabea and Chris Corbin competing in the Queensland Axeman Association Novice Underhand woodchopping comp.

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Mitchell Watson competing in the Jack and Jill chainsaw comp.

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LEFT: Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs.

RIGHT: Kay-De Promotions rock climbing.

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Somerset and Lockyer Lawnmower races.

LOCKYER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

BREAKFAST MEETING

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Paul has worked for employers, contractors and employees in employment law matters across a range of industries. He has worked in private practice & registered organisations in a diverse range of employment & workplace relations matters representing clients and members in conciliations and other forms of dispute resolution.

through to unfair dismissals and general protections claims as well as other less common areas of employment and anti-discrimination law. He has also been involved in bullying complaints and workplace investigations, as well as disputes over matters ranging from directions to undergo medical examinations through to abandonment of employment.

Jasmine Birt and Fin Mckachnie with their Irish Setters competing in the Gun Dogs Group, the three dog competition.

Join Landcare for buzzing talk on Australian Native Bees

AUSTRALIAN native bees are some of the most unique and diverse in the world with over 1,700 species ranging from small solitary bees to the social stingless bees.

Stingless bees, also known as sugarbag bees, are small black or brown bees that live in colonies of up to 5000 individuals.

Unlike their honeybee counterparts, stingless bees do not have a queen and instead have a complex social structure where workers progress through distinct roles as they age.

These bees do not have a sting but have powerful mandibles that they use to defend their colony.

Solitary bees are found across the country from

the tropics to the temperate regions.

As their name suggests, these bees are solitary creatures and do not live in colonies or hives.

Instead, each female bee creates her own nest by digging tunnels in the ground or hollowing out dead wood in which to live and breed.

These nests provide a safe place for their eggs to develop into mature bees.

Native bees play a crucial role in pollinating native forests, bushland, and crops.

Despite their importance, both stingless and solitary bees face threats such as habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change.

Brisbane Valley-Kilcoy Landcare invites the public to attend their General

Meeting on Wednesday June 7 at the Kilcoy Information Centre to hear well-known speaker and native bee expert Dean Bryant as he delves into the world of native bees.

Dean, from Native Bee Rescue and Education Sunshine Coast, will be bringing a small hive for us to look into the secret life of these little critters.

Questions from the audience are encouraged so please come along and learn all about these fascinating creatures.

The brief General Meeting will start at 7pm followed by a light supper and Dean’s presentation at 7:30pm.

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Exploring mindfulness in May: tips, tools, and what mindullness means

MINDFULNESS is a state of being where we focus on the present, without being distracted with daily worries, challenges or issues. Mindfulness helps us feel better and less stressed.

BY SARAH LEWIN

Using mindfulness, we can more easily deal with situations, manage being overwhelmed, anxiety and

negative emotions. Mindfulness is about paying full attention to what is going on.

It is about living in the moment, in the present, not getting caught up in past regrets or future worries.

We observe our thoughts, feelings and sensations such as touch, taste, smell, sound and

sight, without judging. We are not trying to quiet or control our mind, instead it is about observing what happens in each situation.fulness are improved mental health and wellbeing, improved relationships and sleep, reduced stress and chronic pain, and weight loss.

MINDFULNESS TOOLS: One-minute breathing exercise — Sitting with your back straight, focus your entire attention on your breathing in and out, how air passes in and out of your nostrils, and how your abdomen rises and goes down with each breath. If thoughts start crowding in, gently let them go and refocus.

Check in with yourself — Bring yourself into the present moment by asking ‘What is going on with me at the moment?’ You can label your thoughts and feelings, and let them go. Eat mindfully — Focus on your eating. Don’t read or watch TV at the same time. Pay attention to how the food looks, smells and tastes.

Learn more about native bees at Brisbane Valley-Kilcoy Landcare’s general meeting on June 7.

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IT WAS a fantastic opening night for the Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show with more than 80 people in the Postmans Ridge Hall enjoying great food, great art and great music.

Major Sponsor Stanbroke’s Plant Manager Jim Friis brought along a few of his

blown away with the quality of artworks, the atmosphere and the amazing grazing platter which was a piece of art in itself.

The annual art exhibition and competition opened on Friday May 26 and continued over the weekend.

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LEFT: Guests enjoyed grazing platters, a work of art in themselves.

More than 80 people came to the opening of the art show at Postmans Ridge Hall.

Foothills Art Show co-ordinator Janice Holstein with major sponsor Stanbroke staff at the exhibition’s opening night on May 26.

Esk Garden Fair set to tantalize

THE 2023 ESK Garden and Lifestyle Fair promises to be the biggest and best ever. Valley of the Lakes Garden Club once again hosts the popular fair at the Old RailHampton Road on June 17 from 8am until 3pm. Valley of the Lakes Garden Club President Kerri Melville said this year they ‘expanded

and super-charged’ all the things visitors love, with the addition of more stallholder sites, another food court and seating area.

The fair will have more on before.

“Your senses will be tantalised with the fragrance of

with the variety of food on Shop the dozens of nurseries and hobby growers for unique and favourite plants the backyard of your dreams at our huge range of unique garden art stallholders.

Let’s not forget the entertainment.

Watch the chainsaw carver create sculpture before your eyes.

The stunning work be-

There is live music with Tom Deans and Lisa Taylor. At 10am, 11:30am and 1pm grab a seat under the Bendigo Bank Marquee and listen to presenters Jillian

Coombs talk about ‘top reasons a plant dies and how to prevent this’, then Phil Dudman discusses ‘grow more

Jones presents ‘future proof your garden’.

For the kids, there’s Kevin the Llama and free face painting.

If you need to put your feet up there are plenty of spots

to stop and rest because there is still more to see at the Esk CWA Craft Fair and The Esk Country Markets on next door.

Entry is only a gold coin. Keep to date at the garden club’s Facebook page or website www.eskgardenandlifestylefair.com

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The Esk Garden and Lifestyle Fair returns on June 17.

Men’s Shed helps local school’s plant sale grow

THE TOOGOOLAWAH

Men’s Shed were only too a local school.

Harlin State School P&C vice president Angela Devlin reached out to the shed and for the school’s plant sale. The plant sale has proved inception just over a year ago and the students were eager to expand the sales area. In their workshop at the-

a three-tiered plant stand. The stand was then painted to ensure it withstood the stands was delivered to the the delight of students and teachers.

Teacher aide Alison Philp

played a vital role in the creation of the plant sale conlooking for a way to raise funds to purchase additional

“The students take part in afternoons where they learn to propagate and care for the

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plants which are then sold at the front of the school,” she said.

The Toogoolawah Men’s Shed is currently expanding their workshop and hopes to

Shed president Brian

Celebrating local volunteers

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council hosted a special event on May 17 to thank volunteers for the support they offer the Lockyer Valley.

attend the shed on Tuesday on a wide range of individual projects.

“They especially enjoy these group projects which

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Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan thanked the region’s volunteers for the difference they make throughout the community.

“Our volunteers play a pivotal part in the seamless function of not just our organisation, but the wider community,” she said.

“To our volunteers at the Lockyer Valley Art

Gallery, Das Neumann Haus, council events, Queensland Transport Museum, Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and our Tourism Ambassador –thank you.

“Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Lockyer Valley and together, we celebrate them.”

The event was held during National Volunteers Week.

Council welcomes people interested in volunteering to contact the team at the VIC on (07) 5466 3425 LVRC

Tiny Tots Princess (6 & Under) • Junior Princess (7 & Under 13 Years)

Princess (13-17 Years) • Show Queen (18 & Under 30 Years)

Junior Show Matron (30-50 Years) • Show Matron (51 Years & Over)

Miss Rosewood Showgirl (18 to 28 Years) • Miss Rosewood Showgirl Runner-Up

Tiny Tots Prince (6 & Under) • Best Dressed Male (Over 18 Years)

Best Dressed Prince (13 & Under 18 years)

Best Dressed Junior Prince (7 & under 13 years)

Rosewood Rural Ambassador (20-30 years, male or female)

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Students testing the strength of their new plant stand with members of the Toogoolawah Men’s Shed.

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Lockyer Valley Regional Council thanked its many volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

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Lockyer drivers keep it clean at Carnell

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FOUR LOCKYER Valley

Drivers ventured to Carnell Raceway, Stanthorpe on the weekend of May 20-21 for round two of the Short Circuit Motorsport Association’s (SCMSA) 2023 QLD-NSW Sprint Challenge.

Withcott driver Keith Edwards said the group had a

good weekend of ‘very close bumper-to-bumper racing in very cold conditions’.

“We rubbed nose-to-tail without hitting each other and took the car’s away straight, it was fantastic,” he said.

Edwards debuted his new car, an ex-saloon 1990 Ford Falcon with an extensive history, originating in Western Australia as a frontrunner at

Wanneroo Raceway.

“During the weekend it ran really well, it did everything right,” Edwards said.

Edwards said it was good to see so many junior drivers on the track.

“The racing was close, and some of those guys are going to be the drivers of the future,” he said.

Laidley North’s Jayden

class (3,001cc-4,500cc) while Edwards placed second.

Jayden’s father Craig Manteufel came second in his class (nought-2,000cc).

For Jayden, who was the SCMSA 2013 Junior Champion, racing clean and fair was the most important aspect.

“I think, so far this season

our two cars were the only every race, which as an achievement is sometimes more important than results,” he said.

“It goes to the old saying

Forest Hill driver Cec Morgan took the opportunity to test his new ride, winning

Sprints in the over 4,500cc class.

“It’s a new car I’ve put on the track, one of those KIA Stingers with a V6 twin-turbo motor in it,” Morgan said.

“I found every Saturday I go out in it I’ve got to learn to drive it again.

“The power comes in all of a sudden... and it just wheel spins if I’m not careful.”

Lockyer Valley drivers Jayden Manteufel, Keith Edwards and Craig Manteufel.

PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED Jayden Manteufel’s yellow Commodore and Keith Edward’ white 1990 Ford Falcon.

New Labor biosecurity tax slammed

POLITICIANS are pushing back against the federal government’s new biosecurity levy on farmers.

The new tax was announced by the federal government during its budget on May 9.

The Biosecurity Protection Levy on Australian producers of agricultural, forestry and Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said Labor’s Budget measure was a new tax on farmers and food.

“Farmers will have to pass it on to consumers, resulting in higher grocery prices at the check-out,” he said.

Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the tax showed Labor was ‘out of touch’ with regional Australia.

“How can a government who already are putting enormous strain on the cost of living then expect those

farmers, who provided us with the food on our plates, burden,” he said.

“We should be supporting

those who keep this country running, providing us with the products we need and use every day, not placing added costs onto an already strug-

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gling tax-paying Aussie.”

Somerset Regional Council are also calling on the government to scrap the tax.

Mayor Graeme Lehmann

slammed the levy.

“The agricultural sector is critical to the Somerset region’s prosperity,” he said.

“I believe as a council we

must stand up for our farmers who are already doing it tough and request the federal government reconsider and reverse this unfair biosecurity tax and burden.”

Somerset Councillor Sean Choat said the tax was ‘unceived’.

“It’s regional communities like the Somerset who already do the heavy lifting in maintaining biosecurity,” he said.

Mr Littleproud said The Nationals, as part of a Coalition Government, would stop Labor’s new fresh food tax.

“We will establish an ‘importer container levy’, as recommended by the independent Craik Biosecurity review,” he said.

“Under our plan, importers of foreign products will pay for the biosecurity risk they pose – not Australian farmers.”

Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud are against Labor’s new biosecurity tax, saying it puts

Embracing the native food industry

FOREST Hill farmer Rachel Lee lives on a 17 acre property with her husband, three children, and a giant Burdekin plum tree.

A few months ago, Mrs Lee was visited by a native plant expert who told her of the value of the small purple plums which lay scattered around the tree in the thousands.

Native products like Burdekin plums, lilly pilly berries and wattleseeds are highly sought after in an expanding market, which Mrs Lee is hoping will help the third-generation family farm.

Mrs Lee said they grow and onions, but the property grow anything,” she said.

“I came in wanting to do some reforestation of cultiused to increase wildlife and

to learn about native plants. more Burdekin plum plants, because it grows so well.”

That was seven months

ago, and now the family have also planted lilly pilly, native peanut trees, and screening trees to support birds and insects.

“This is an absolutely legitimate direction for agriculture to move in, because and more Australians are just

curious about native plants.”

Ipswich chef Jason Davidson of the Gunditjmara and Ngarrindjeri people said he could not agree more.

“International markets are screaming for something new trees,” Mr Davidson said.

“The smart farmer would have his regulation carrots and other vegetables, but growing some native fruits and seeds which you could get $200 a kilo for.”

Mr Davidson said there was good money being invested into native produce with the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon.

“With the Sydney Olympics they put big government investment into the native food industry to showcase it,” he said.

Mrs Lee said she has been collecting two to three kilograms of Burdekin plum every few days and is excited property.

forward for indigenous produce in the future,” she said.

Forest Hill farmer Rachel Lee with a basket of freshly dropped Burdekin plums, courtesy of the giant native tree on her property.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Shepherdson and Boyd reported a yarding of 2720 heifers for their annual weaner heifer show and sale on Friday the 26th of May.

The quality of the yarding was a credit to all our vendors and the heifers sold in-line with the tougher current market trends. Buyers travelled from Moura, Taroom, Rockhampton, Eidsvold, Boonah, Beaudesert, Warwick & Casino.

Moteham P/L were awarded the Champion pen of the sale with a pen of Charolais X heifers selling for $1050/head. Moteham also had another two pens for $1050/ head with 162 heifers averaging $952/head.

G & D Francis of Anduramba sold Charolais X heifers for $1000/ head. Luck Farming of Mt Mort sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $980/head. Eskdale Cattle of Toogoolawah sold 314 heifers with pens topping at $920, $890 $850/head. Paradise Grazing of Nanango sold Charbray weaner heifers topping at $920, $900 & $790.

J, B & S Gittins of Goomeri sold a quality line of Charolais X weaner heifers with pens selling to $910, $810 & $750/head. P & R Gordon of Mt Byron sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $940/head.

Coogar P/L of Kilcoy sold Santa X heifers for $910/head.

G & C Lynch of Esk sold Charbray weaner heifers for $860/head. The Gloag Family of Fulham sold Simmental X heifers for $850/ head. C & J Underwood of Gympie sold quality Angus heifers to a top of $840/head. Karreman Quarries of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X weaner heifers to a top of $830/head. Glenvale Pastoral of Jimna sold Angus X weaner heifers for $850/head. Delcosta P/L of Linville sold Charolais X weaner heifers to a top of $820/head. Jilrift P/L of Grandchester sold Charolais X heifers for $800/head. Galloway Cattle sold Simmental X heifers for $830/head. Grieve Bro’s of Colinton sold Charolais X weaner heifers topping at $820/ head. Rathcool Ent sold Angus X heifers for $810/head.

H & C Mort of Mt Mort sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $810/head.

R & C Buckham of Tarome sold a quality line of Charolais X heifers with pens selling for $800 & $790/ head. Table Lands of Monsildale sold pens of Charolais X weaner heifers to a top of $780/head. T & A Enterprises of BlackJack Creek sold Simmental X heifers for $790/head. J & P O’shea of Blenheim sold Charolais X heifers for $960/head. Tom Crowley of Buaraba sold Charbray weaner heifers for $780/head. Janelle Hanson of Kilcoy sold Charolais X heifers for a top of $750/head.

Mudloo Pastoral of Kilkivan sold a quality line of Simmental X weaner heifers topping at $770/ head. Coogar P/L of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $750/head. Croftby Downs of Moogerah sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $740/head. Warigul Pastoral Co of Esk sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $770/head.

Colinton Station of Colinton sold Charbray weaner heifers for a top of $730/head. Neil Hobart of Biarra sold Charolais X weaner heifers for a top of $720/head. Barraclough P/ship of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $670/head.

Goscomb Family of Gympie sold Simbrah X weaner heifers for $690/head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The next Sale is Toogoolawah Store Sale Friday 2nd of June.

PHOTO: Champion Pen of HeifersCharolais x, Moteham Pty Ltd sold to $1050 per head.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHEPHERDSON & BOYD.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. 2.20 The Durrells. 3.10 Grand Designs.

3.55 Landline. 4.25 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. 4.50 How Deadly World.

5.25 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 6.20 The ABC Of... 6.50 Bluey. 7.00 News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. 9.15 Ragdoll. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. Highlights.

4.30 Journey Through Albania. 5.05 Journey Through Albania. 5.40 Weeks Of War. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor.

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. 9.15 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 10.10 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Oaks Day, Winter Cup Raceday and VRC Community Race Day.

tv guide

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To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.45 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

9.15 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.15 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R) 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

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

9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Mummy. (2017) (M, R)

10.45 Movie: Morgan. (2016) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night

Football. AFL. Round 12. Melbourne v Carlton.

AFL Post-Game Show.

5.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 4.

12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 4 Late.

5.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.00 Tennis. French Open.

9.20

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG,

6.00pm Friends. (PG,

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Charmed. (PG)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Football. AFL. Round 12. Gold Coast v Adelaide.

Movie: Resident Evil. (2002) (MA15+, R)

Movie: Beast. (2015)

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

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Men In Black

3. (2012) (M, R)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15. NSW Waratahs v Moana

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)

5.30pm

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

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

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Storage Wars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: War Dogs. (2016) (M, R) Jonah Hill, Miles Teller.

10.50 Movie: Cradle 2 The Grave. (2003) (MA15+, R)

1.05 Carnage. (M)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R)

10.30 Railroad Australia. (PG, R)

4.25pm

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Movie: Ocean’s 8. (2018) (M, R) Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett.

11.10 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.50pm Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG, R)

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

8.30 Alone. (PG)

9.40 Couples Therapy.

10.40 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. (M)

Thu June 1

78th Birthday Tombola QCWA

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

Fri June 2

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

Glenore Grove Dance Glenore Grove

Community Hall, Chattanooga 7.30pm-11.30pm, $10 includes supper. 0423849002

Sat June 3

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Nanango Markets, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland

7.15am, Lowood 7.30am, 54261468 Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am –11am (first Saturday of every month), Mulgowie Community Hall, 7 Mulgowie School Road, Mulgowie. A real farmers market, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast. markets@mulgowiehall.com.au

Mixed Media on Canvas Workshop

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

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg

Show Hall, $15, Rae Blinco, 0409481681

Sun June 4

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

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, fundraiser in aid of Murphys Creek Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $10, mystery guest artists, lucky door prizes and raffles, free tea and coffee, cold drinks on sale, BYO lunch, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, walk ups welcome, everyone welcome. 0478543067; 46305143

Country Music Concert Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, 1.30pm4.30pm, walk-ups welcome, lucky door and raffles, entry $5. 0439030677

Fri June 9-Sat June 10

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

Sat June 10

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets

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

Valley Fest Littleton Park Gatton, 10am-4pm, live entertainment, activities and entertainment, photo booth,

food trucks, free entry, celebrating Queensland Day, brought to you by Lockyer Community Centre Gatton. 54623355

Lowood CWA Cent Sale Lowood

CWA Hall, 12 noon for 1pm start, $2. 54261514

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

Sun June 11

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show 11am-4pm Gatton View Hotel, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098

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

Wed June 14

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

Fri June 16-Sat June 17

Lowood Show Lowood Showgrounds night program on Saturday.

Sat June 17

Cent Auction RSL rooms at back of Laidley Cultural Centre, doors open 12.30pm and drawing commences

1.30pm, admission $ adults includes free tickets and lucky door, children free of $2 for lucky door ticket, lots of prizes, raffles, lucky doors, special draws, afternoon tea provided, hosted by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association Inc, enquiries 0423760066

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Seniors

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

Sun June 18

My Local Market Plainland 7am12pm next to porters Plainland Hotel, local farm fresh produce, handmade products, plants succulents and seedlings, live music, lawn games, coffee and breakfast hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Thu June 22

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

Sun June 25

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

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

May 29 – June 4, 2023

ARIES

The Full Moon motivates you to be adventurous and dream fabulous dreams. So, this week’s stars are all about travel, exploration, education and exciting plans. With your ruler, imperative to strike while the iron is hot! Be inspired by music pioneer (and fellow Aries) Diana Ross: “You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”

TAURUS

Quit complaining and grumbling, Bulls! Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus are all visiting your sign, which provides a golden opportunity to get real about who you are and where you’re going.

a creative plan as you start transforming your dreams into reality. Be inspired by entertainer, activist and birthday great Josephine Baker (who was born on June 3, 1906): “To realise our dreams we must decide to wake up.”

GEMINI

With the Sun in your sign, you’re primed to be the best, most creative, most gung-ho Gemini you can be. On the weekend the Full Moon revs up your relationship zone. So, it’s a good time to fall in love, do something special with your sweetheart, or party with your best

venture. Be inspired by birthday great Marilyn Monroe: “We are all stars and deserve the right to twinkle.”

CANCER

Vivacious Venus is transiting through your sign (until June 5) which highlights your Crab charisma and natural charm. So, it’s time to communicate with a wide range of people from a wide variety of places (especially creative folk from foreign shores). Plus, party like a pro at a special public event or entertain guests more privately at home. Then the weekend Full into the great outdoors, breathe deeply and get moving!

LEO

cynics, dazzle the doubters, and show others what you’re really capable of. It’s a good week to put plans in place, as you follow your true you are, the better. You’re also in the mood to socialise up a storm and pamper yourself, as you let your hair down and enjoy life’s little luxuries.

VIRGO

The Sun is now moving through your career

And, if you choose to take on a profession-stead, be patient and do all the research that’s required. Virgo vigilance and close attention to details will lead you to a satisfactory solution.

LIBRA

so a heavenly holiday is likely sometime soon. But it won’t happen if you’re a lackadaisical booking (if you’ve got the money) or a smart savings plan (if you’re currently cash-strapped). Plus, take a good long look at your hopes and wishes for the future. Do they need a radical shake-up? Make sure your dreams are cre-

SCORPIO

Are you worried about money? The Full Moonexterior package that a potential partner presents. Killer curves or bulging biceps may seem

SAGITTARIUS

It’s a big week for bold and boisterous Sagittarians! Thursday and Friday look fabulous as your ruling planet, Jupiter, joins forces with the North Node/Destiny Point. So, make sure you

The Full Moon (in your sign) promises a positive, passionate and action-packed weekend. Your motivation and energy levels are set on high … and so is your hot-headed impatience.

CAPRICORN

Venus (planet of peace and pleasure) encourages you to build bridges with your partner, initiate a fabulous new friendship, start a romance or take up a hobby you’ve always been interested in. The weekend Full Moon highlights your humanitarian side. Being of service to others (with kindness and compassion) brings joy and satisfaction. Plus take the time to savour and enjoy the simple things in walk in the park.

AQUARIUS

Full Moon activating your bohemian zone, it’s time to do your own thing, in your own highly individual way. Don’t play it too safe, though. Forge your own unique path and follow your heartfelt dreams. The more adventurous and inventive you are, the luckier you’ll be. Inspiration for the week is from movie icon (and birthday great) Marilyn Monroe: “If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere.”

PISCES

Is your professional life progressing well, Pisces? Are you overdue to retrain or apply for a promotion? Is it time to take on a second job or even change vocation? Avoid resting on your lovely laurels. With proactive Mars and the

you need to initiate some positive changes. Plus, look for practical ways to manage your and work responsibilities will be in constant

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 Thu 9.30am-12pm & Fri 7pm-10pm, shop 5

Laidley Mall, run by Lockyer Valley Community Disability Association enq 0412108945

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

6pm-8.30pm Wed BV Darts

Assoc Building Lowood

0412470875 FB @ukefreaks

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

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

Monthly Meet last Sun/mth, Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore 0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton

Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

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

0412685125

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

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

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth

6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th

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

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

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

7pm. 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Wed, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo Bowls Club Thu 11am 0412824267

Esk Community Choir Tues 6:30-8:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am-11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Fernvale Art Group Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, 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 CWA9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft

1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm 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

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 Com-

munity Centre 54623355

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

Tryhorn St Grantham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am11.30am pottery, Wed 9am11.30am social, Thu 9am-

11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply)

0490825846

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth

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

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

0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon

Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton

Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood

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

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

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

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

Lowood Community Action

Group 2nd Tue/mth 6.30pm

at Lowood Darts Club

0407279412 or FB Lowood

Craft Group 9.30am Fri

Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth

CWA Hall 54261514

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

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

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

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

Mulgowie Farmers Market

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

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall

916 Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

My Local Market Plainland

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

My Local Market Walloon

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

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

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

Rosewood Euchre Group

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

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

Rosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

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

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

BARTON,DesireeRosa

Aged 64 years.

You are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Desiree’s life to be held at the Laidley Crematorium Chapel on Friday 2nd of June at 10.00am.

The family would like to send our sincere thanks to the staff at Laidley Hospital for all the care and assistance provided to Desiree.

Mary Cropper

19-3-33 to 21-5-23

Mary passed away peacefully on the 21st of May 2023.

Beloved wife of husband George (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Jacqui, Marsh, Viv (dec'd), Elaine, Alan, Gary (dec'd), Kent, Kevin, Desmond, Joanne. Grandmother & Great Grandmother to her many grandchildren. She will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts

FORD, LESLEYROSLYN AGE54 YEARS

Proposed Change to Approval

Make a submission from 31 May to 29 June 2023

Change proposed: Other change – to reduce development area, confirm access from Schultzs Road only & amend certain conditions.

Where: 273-319 Schultzs Road, IRONBARK QLD 4306

On: Lot 1 on RP149945

Approval sought: Development

Permit General Industry (Truck Depot & Boiler Making & Engineering)

Application ref: 1525/2005/MAOC/A

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

The Assessment Manager, Ipswich City Council PO Box 191, IPSWICH QLD 4305

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Administration, Accounts & Compliance Officer

(Full Time Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm)

Long established local company is seeking an experienced administration professional for an immediate start.

As an employer of choice we offer competitive salary conditions, uniforms, and the opportunity to become an integral part of our expanding team.

Accounts Receivable & Payable utilising

Xero Accounting systems Banking

Compliance & Policy writing an advantage. Bookings for Equipment Hire and Services Customer Service and emails

Calendar appointment etc and general office procedures.

ROOFPLUMBERSWANTED

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

- Immediate Start

- Great pay rate

- Conditions under the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC)

- RDO’S

- Weekly Pay runs

- Preferably live within 65km Radius of Spring Creek (Job Site)

Join Queensland's biggest and most sought after roofing contractor with the opportunity to continue employment long term.

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Wattle Grove Speckle Park Fire & Ice Sale

This Saturday 3rd June at 3pm Toowoomba Showgrounds

Clearing Sale A/C Allora Downs

This Sunday 4th June at 9am

22 Clarke Road, Spring Creek via Allora

Tractors etc: NH T6-160 tractors, NH TL5060 tractor, Fiat 1180 tractor, Fiat 680H tractor, Fiat 6594 tractor, Same Explorer 11 tractor, Kuboto M9540 tractor, Steiger Panther ST310 tractor, White Field Boss 2-105 tractor, Fiat 100-90 DT tractor, MF 7626 Dyna-6 tractor Case 580C backhoe, Allis Chalmers HD11 dozer, Fiat 70CI dozer, Fiat 505C dozer, Kubota BX 2350 mower, Hay Gear: Krone V150 round balers, MF RK672 SD-TRC twin spin rake, NH 492 haybine, MF TD776 tedder rake, NH BC5070 baler, Muller accumulator, round bale unroller, hay trailer, Machinery: log grab, frost fan, harrows, 1 ton hopper, fert spreaders, 3pl forks, general purpose buckets, Silvan boomsprays, Trailco irrigator, 3pl buckets, rippers, Trash seeder, slasher, Vehicles: Ford F250 XL, Toyota Prado Kakadu, tri axle trailers, caravans, Nissan X trail, box trailer, builders trailer, XTZC 250R 2 wheel motorbike, Isuzu crane truck, Misc: round bale feeders, fuel pods, boiler, tarps, cattle crush, fuel tanks, cultivator feet, tyres, truck gates, irrigation fittings, port a loo on trailer, tinny on trailer, assort tools, strapping machine, workshop, cattle scales, assort chemical, T tape, tool boxes and much much more.

Clearing Sale A/C Sherana

Saturday 10th June at 9am

Schneider Road, Rosevale

NH TM135 tractor with frontend loader, Fiat 55-66 DT 4WD tractor with 1T forklift, Case 420 Series 3 skid steer, Blue diamond Extreme Duty 60 slasher for skid steer, forks suit skid steer, hay spears suit skid steer, Digga auger drive & augers with halo level, Kanga hydraulic 3pl blade with tilt & angle, spreader bar, hay spears, stick rake, Yeomans 5 leg ripper with culters & seed boxes, 7ft slasher, fert spreader, 2 leg sub soil ripper, pallet forks, horse drawn dump rake, horse drawn mower, Farming Items: mesh & bar gates, elect fence gear, assort chemical, Silvan 100L spray tank, fire fighter pump, poly fittings, pipe fittings, 1000L shuttles, rolls poly pipe, yard panels, poly trough, cultivator feet, fire fighter pump on trailer, head bale, star pickets, sheep wire, sheep wire roller, yard gates, race bow, hay rack, round bale feeders, grain feeders, split & round posts, stays, assort pipe, fibreglass troughs, corrugated iron, fence mesh, calf cradle, wire winder, poly unwinder, wire roller, plain wire, cattle scales, Vehicles/Motorbikes/trailers etc: Kawasaki Stockman 250 2 wheel motorbikes, Yamaha Grizzly 450 4x4 quad bike, Silvan quad bike spray tank, large 3ton farm/car trailer, 2005 Nissan Navara RX dual cab ute, Workshop: assort workshop equip & tools, Misc: scrap steel & wire, assort steels, round bales & small bales, scales, cement mixer, box trailer, gun safe, Greenfield Evolution ride on mower, push bikes, garden trailer, fire wood, 44 gal drums, assorted household furniture and much more

Clearing Sale A/C GP & SM King

Saturday 17th June at 9am

23 Kentville Road, Kentville

For all your clearing sale & auctioning needs

Office: 07 5463 9040

Neil: 0417 719 671

William: 0400 754 887 (Livestock) www.goetschandsons.com.au

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a mature attitude & a commitment to safe work practices. Successful applicants will have previous experience in an administration / accounts environment, with compliance & policy writing experience an advantage. Candidates will also be required to provide a copy of current National Police Check Clearance on request (or be willing to obtain), in addition to work references.

PERSONALS

ANIMALS & POULTRY

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

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

1 x purebred droughtmaster steer 17months

1 x purebred droughtmaster weaner steer 7months

Quiet animals. Ph: 0754624965 / 0432629192.

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

Two recliners good condition $75 each Ph 0422 315 707

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

GARDENING

Small squares grassy lucerne, small squares of rhodes grass, small squares millet. Round bales of rhodes grass. Ph.0754624965 / 0432629192.

MISCELLANEOUS

Disability Fold Up Wheel Chair Near New - $200

Ph: 5462 2551

Silverplated Goblets $8 Text: 0423169065

Assorted Chocolate making and Easter bunny moulds. $5 Text: 0423169065

Giveaway greyhound training starter box 0419 221496

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

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

ACCESSORIES

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

BOATING & CARAVANS

0429 354 728

BOOKS

Kwik Sew Pattern Books $10 each Text: 0423169065

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

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

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

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

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

FURNITURE

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

Fishing Gear - Rods, Reels, Hooks, Over 5kg of Sinkers in Ph Col 07 5462 2879

$170, 2.5m3 $320 delivered. Ph 0400 206 837

Glass Table Top in excellent condition. Clear glass 1200 mm diameter x 10 mm thick. Phone 0439-885311 Price $30.

95R36). Photos available or inspect KILCOY. $1,400/pair Ph Bill 0447 198 691

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Silvan Spray Unit, 400 litre capacity, 30 metre hose on manual reel. Pressure regulating assembly replaced last couple of years. Also boom attachment with some dam-

Wanted to buy – Nissan Navara Utility , 2000 year model 2.4 petrol D22 Series Running or not 0448212265

Queen Size electric bed , must be in good condition and have twin mattresses with individual control functions. Cash Buyer 0407 554 881

with lock up drawer $350. Ph 0422 315 707

Wanted - Round bale feeder. Please phone or text 0466 468 939.

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY

ACROSS

1 Which elementary particle is present in every atomic nucleus (6)

7 Who holds that human knowledge is limited to experience (8)

8 Which metallic element has the symbol Co (6)

9 When one is securing indemnity in case of loss, one is doing what (8)

10 With hand on hip and elbow bent outwards, is to stand how (6)

11 Name another term for a tumour (8)

14 What are coal hods known as (8)

18 What might we call one land to escape persecution (6)

19 From which bottle is wine, water, etc, served at the table (8)

21 What is a bluish purple colour (6)

22 Name an alternative term for a runaway (8)

23 What are grasslike herbs found in marshy places (6)

DOWN

1 What are bundles or parcels (8)

2 Name an alternative term for shock (6)

3 Which word implies that which is common to the whole people of a country (8)

4 What is a responsibility also known as (4)

5 Name another term for starry (6)

6 Which humans are of unusually great size (6)

12 Who accompanies an aeroplane pilot to maintain

reconnaissance (8)

13 What are things that serve as reminders or warnings (8)

15 What, in banking, is a written order on a standard printed form (6)

16 Something dreadful or calamitous is said to be what (6)

17 What are ornamental loops in embroidery (6)

20 Which term describes a company of three singers (4)

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1022 SOLUTION

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS AFC

QFA Division 4 South Brisbane Valley 7.1, 8.2, 10.2, 10.5

– 65

Coolangatta 0.0, 4.5, 7.7, 10.9 – 69

Rattlers Goals; Josh Spicer 3, Jayden Smith, Paul Macnamara 2, Geordie

Scarce, Matthew Wood, Antonio Bowers 1

Rattlers Best; Jayden Smith, David Oakley, Matthew Wood, Zane Connolly, Paul Macknamara, Joshua Spicer BOWLS

KILCOY BOWLS CLUB

Sunday 21 May – Men’s Fours

Championship round games: Jamie Mitchell, Matt Harrison, Peter Bell & Rod Goldsbrough defeated Aleck McCloskey, Bill Edwards, Kev Preece & Renie Lauchlan; Micheal Dunn, Dave Phillips, Greg Staniforth & Denis Bleakley defeated Lester Bechly, Harold Alford, Noel Lanes & Gary Jensen in an extra end.

Tuesday 23 May – Monthly Trophy Day

kindly sponsored by Sandra & Ron Sansom. Thank you Sansoms! The spider was won by Joe Hasson with touchers going to Sandra Sansom, Lyn Chandler, Lester Bechly, Mel Harrison, Michael Dunn, David Tonkin, Rod Goldsbrough, Gerry Carseldine, Pat Bleakley, Bill Edwards, Joe Hasson, Tom Hunter, Rhonda Cochran, Ron Sansom, Pam Taylor & Sue Goldsbrough. Winners for the day, with the highest winning margin of just 5, were Sandra Sansom, Sharon Walker & Joe Hasson who defeated Ron Sansom, Mel Harrison & Michael Dunn 21-16. Special Draws, out of the hat, went to Pat Bleakley, David Tonkin, Pauline Lawson, Tom Hunter, Pam Taylor, Rhonda Cochran, Margaret Worrall & Lester Bechly.

x 2, Trudi Pratt & Jenny Edwards.

Other Scores: Pam Taylor, David Tonkin, Pat Bleakley & Pauline Lawson defeated Lester Bechly, Marg Worrall, Bill Edwards & Lyn Chandler 17-15; Trudi Pratt, Rod Goldsbrough, Rhonda Cochran & Tom Hunter defeated Jenny Edwards, Gerry Carseldine, Geoff Blogg & Sue Goldsbrough 20-19.

Thursday 25 May – Second Round Mac Patterson Shield at Woodford. Overall scores for the day were: Dayboro 109, Samford 100, Woodford 94 & Kilcoy 81. After 2 rounds the total scores are: Samford 207, Dayboro 190, Woodford 186 & Kilcoy 185. With only 22 shots anyone’s to win.

Nominations for Men’s Pennants are now open so if you wish to be considered for selection please put your name on the men’s board. Nominations have also been called for the Mixed Triples, Men’s Triples & Men’s B Singles.

Coming Events: Sunday 4 June –

Brekky Bowls. Names by 9am. 9.30am start. $10 per person includes sausage sizzle. Monday 5 June – Ladies One Day Fours sponsored by Traditional Funerals. Wednesday 6 June – Turbo

Triples sponsored by Kilcoy Funeral Directors. Wednesday 13 June – Pub Day. Social bowls every Tuesday - names by 8.45am for 9.15 start. Everyone is welcome - experience is not necessary and we can loan you some bowls if needed. Flat soled shoes are the only requirement.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Wednesday 24th May we sent a team to Yarraman for their Pub Day. We had a great day with a First Round Win and a very close second round. Thank you Yarraman for the invite.

Sunday 28th May at home we had 6 players who enjoyed a Triples Game. Winners on the day were Phil Gregory, John Greany and Dot McVeigh. Fruit

Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved.

Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

1. Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 11th June 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions. This is a week later than normal but we have easter the week earlier.

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

See you on the Green.

DARTS

BRISBANE VALLEY DARTS CLUB

Don’t Care def Goofy 5-2

Don’t Care: HF: 40 Scott Kilpatrick. MF: 4 Jodi Kilpatrick & Karen O’Halloran.

HS: 140 Scott Kilpatrick. MT: 4 Karen O’Halloran & Scott Kilpatrick. Goofy: HF: 37 Kyle Brookes. MF: 4 Kyle Brookes. HS: 120 Kyle Brookes. MT: 5 Kyle Brookes.

Alleycats def Wolf Pakk 6-1

Alleycats: HF: 40 Mark Reeks. MF: 4 Susan Shaw & Raymond Smith. HS: 174 Susan Shaw. MT: 6 Alan Staggs. Wolf Pakk: HF: 68 Starr Vine. MF: 3 Starr Vine. HS: 127 Annetta Robertson.

MT: 2 Starr Vine.

Double Trouble def Shoot To Thrill 5-1

Double Trouble: HF: 74 Denise Davis.

MF: 4 Rex Davis, HS: 140 Rex Davis, MT: 2 Rex Davis.

Shoot To Thrill: HF: 72 Anthony Woolley.

MF: 2 Jackie McDowall. HS: 115 Jackie McDowall. MT: 1 Jackie McDowall & Anthony Woolley.

Juggernauts def No Effect!! 7-0

Juggernauts: HF: 120 Kevin Hart. MF: 6 Kevin Hart. HS: 120 Kevin Hart. MT: 1 Tami Leck, Paul Shady & Kevin Hart.

No Effect!!: HS: 2 Lance Jones

(Borrowed). MT: 1 Lance Jones, HS: 113 Angela Buchanan, MT: 3 Shaimar

Franks.

We have Darts Tuesday & Thursday nights with a 6:30pm roll call for a 7pm start. Brisbane Valley Darts is located at the Top Of Town, 109 Main Street, Lowood. (Junior players as young as 8 are welcome and are supervised by Blue Card holders).

Our venue is the home to many associations and organizations

Parkinsons Support – 1st Friday of the month – 9:30am

Lowood District Residents Network –3rd Tuesday of the month – 7pm

Lowood Community Action Group – 2nd

Tuesday of the month – 7pm

Ukefreaks – Wednesday – 6pm

Monday Bingo - $28 session – Tickets

6:30pm Eyes Down 7:00pm – Progressive Jackpot

Thursday Bingo - $28 session – Tickets

9:30am Eyes Down 10:30am - Progres-

sive Jackpot

Poker – $25 + $10 Add on + $10 Rebuy - Friday 7:00pm

Family Services Australia – 8:30am –5pm weekdays

Our venue is available for private hire

For more information call Tami Leck on 0423 833 954.

GOLF GATTON JUBILEE GOLF CLUB

11 Hole Ambrose results, Sunday

21/5/23

Winner- L & S Steinhardt 39.5 net

Runners up- B Linnan & M Gormley

40.25 net

Medley Single Stableford results

Winner T Spears 41 points

Runner up- M Marsh 39 Run down- R Brown 37

NTP G Buzza

Birdie Hole #2 J Osman

Sporters Results, Friday 26/5/23

Winner- F Braban 33 net

Runner up- R VAB 34.5

Run down- J Osman 35, R Unipan 36, D Neumann 36

Mens & Ladies Single Stroke results, Saturday 27/5/23

Mens Winner- M Woolacott 63 net ocb

Runner up- J Osman 63 net

Run down- L Reinke 65 net, D Jamie-

son 66, L Gehrke 66, J Mildren 67, B Miners 67, O Cowell 67

NTP 3 G Gablonski & S Kirkwood, 7 D Woodall & K Robinson, 10 S Kleidon & K Robinson, 13 B Weier & J Kuhle, 16 K Oba

Pro Pin #9 J Osman, J Toohill & C Brown

Birdie Hole #7 S Brennan & D Woodall

Ladies Winner- K Robinson 67 nett ocb

Runner up- J Kuhle 67

Run down- X Zischke 73, M Porter 73, A Thurgood 74

Club Championships 2023 Results

A Grade Mens

Gross Winner- Brayden Woolacott 282

Nett Winner- Luke Kajewski 271

Gross Runner up- Dylan Kallinicos 291

Nett Runner up- Sam Brennan 279

B Grade Mens

Gross Winner- Jason Mellon 306

Nett Winner- Jeffrey Osman 268

Gross Runner up- Steven Kleidon 309

Nett Runner up- Bob Miners 280

C Grade Mens

Gross Winner- Michael Woolacott 324

Nett Winner- Steve Rack 277

Gross Runner up- Josh Mildren 328

Nett Runner up- Josh Raddatz 278

D Grade Mens

Gross Winner- Russell Horn 349

Nett Winner- Mark Norman 276

Gross Runner up- Lockie Reinke 360

Nett Runner up- Levi Gehrke 279

Junior Gross Winner- Caleb Weier 333

Junior Nett Winner- Levi Gehrke 279

Men’s Veteran Gross Winner- Brad Jamieson 299

Mens Veteran Nett Winner- Mark Norman 276

Veterans Masters Winner- Des Reisenleiter 365

Ladies Division 1

Gross Winner- Karen Robinson 341

Nett Winner- Janet Kuhle 287

Gross Runner Up- Michelle Stiller 364

Nett Runner up- Jemma Osman 294

Ladies Division 2

Gross Winner- Michelle Porter 412

Nett Winner- Christine Linnan 304

Gross Runner Up- Annette Thurgood

419

Nett Runner up- Xyleigh Zischke 312

Div 1 Veteran Gross Winner- Karen Robinson 341

Div 1 Veteran Nett Winner- Janet Kuhle

287

Div 2 Veteran Gross Winner- Michelle

Porter 412

Div 2 Veteran Nett Winner- Christine

Linnan 307

Andrew Dodt Weekend- Saturday 3rd

June- 4 Person Ambrose

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Sunday 21st May 2023 was the Final Days play of our 2023 Championships

Results for 2023 were:

Ladies Results

A Grade Gross Cheryl Sternberg 335

Nett Lorraine Emery 313

B Grade Gross Christine Scheiwe 396

Nett Jan Sippel 297

C Grade Gross Jody Edwards 426 Nett

Shirley Hulett 308

Men’s Results

A Grade Gross Todd Dennien 317 Nett

Jonathon Haddrell 296

B Grade Gross Bruno Maugeri 344 Nett

Phil Mihulka 296

C Grade Gross Derryn James 386 Nett

Nigel Channells 300

Ladies Senior Champion Jan Sippel

297 nett

Men’s Senior Champion Roger Gray

303 nett

Congratulations to all winners and participants.

Saturday 27th May - Men & Ladies

Single Stableford Club Trophies

Ladies Winner: Jan Sippel 36

Runner Up: Trish Harris 34

Run Down: Sandra Gleeson 34, C. Sternberg 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Helen Gilbert (Div.1)

Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Michelle Taylor (Div.3) June Blaney

Men’s Winner: Frank Sippel 38

Runner Up: Jeff Etherden 36

Run Down: D. James 35, K. Goebel 35, L. Edwards 34, P. Mihulka 33, J. Stewart 33, A. Lee 33, A. Cullen 33, Blair Broad 33, G Zischke 32, N. Channells 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Paul McFie (Div.1) Troy

Grimshaw (Div.2) Phil Mihulka (Div.3)

Derryn James

Thursday 25th May - Open Competition

- Single Stableford

Winner: Rodney King 37

Runner Up: Ken Goebel 34

Run Down: R Duggan 34, L Duggan 33, J. Pyers 33, L. Edwards 32, S. Luck 32, R. Davis 32

Pins: (Pro Pin) Steven Luck (Div.1) Paul McFie (Div.2) Garry Rodgers (All In)

Steven Luck

Wednesday 24th May - Ladies Competition - Single Stableford

Club Trophy

Winner: Helen Gilbert 34

Runner Up: Lorraine Emery 31

Run Down: J. Paroz 31, B. Panzram 30, S. Hulett 30, M. Taylor 29

Pins: (Pro Pin) Lorraine Emery (Div.1) Belle Gillam (Div.2) Shirley Hulett (Div.3) June Blaney

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 23 May 2023

Single Stableford

Winner: B Lowe 38 ocb R/Up: J Morris 38 ocb

BRD: M Joyce 38 M Callander 35 G Molloy 34 G Winter J Luxford N Sippel 33

NTPs: 2: M Callander 5: A. Skinner 11:

P Cattanach 14: P McGuigan 14 Ladies

2nd shot: G Molloy 1/10 2nd shot Div

1: C Petrohilos Div 2: A. Skinner

Results for Wednesday 24 May 2023

Single Stroke

Winner: K Clarkeson 72 S Kopelke 74

K Jessen 78

Results for Thursday 25 May 2023

Single Stableford

Mens Winner: L Gleeson 38 R/Up: Shane Kopelke 37 ocb

Ladies Winner: Y Jones 32 R/Up: J

Nicholls

BRD: M Neisler 37 M Taylor G Milady R Heathwood 35 V Bales M Joyce 34 B May I Dobbie 33

NTPs: 2: P Mahoney 5: Sue Kopelke

11: Shane Kopelke 14: Shane Kopelke

14 Ladies 2nd shot: Y Jones 4/13 2nd shot Div 1: S Kopelke Div 2: A. Skinner

Secret Partners (2 Person multiplier): B

Victor & V Bales 65 ocb M Neisler & P

Mahoney 65 N Sippel & R Heathwood

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Results for Saturday 27 May 2023

Single Stableford Winner: A Wieland 40 R/Up: G Milady

38 3rd: C Mayne 37 ocb

BRD: M Langton 37 L Gleeson K Lawrenson J Levitt 35 P Brown V Birchall

34 S Townsley D Gray P Thode 33

NTPs: 2: W Lee 5: V. Birchall 11: D

McCarroll 14: D Gray 14 Ladies 2nd shot: K Lawrenson 9/18 2nd shot Div

1: P Lawrensen Div 2: P McGuigan

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS 27.5.23:

Single Stableford:

Winner: Div 1: R Robertson 38 pts, Div

2: R Winrow 38 pts, Ladies: M Morton

32 pts

R/Up: Div 1: P Johnston 36 pts OCB, Div 2: R Boughen 37 pts, Ladies: M Humphreys 31 pts OCB

Run Down to 34

NTP:

No 2: R Robertson 175 cm, Ladies: M

Morton 51 cm

No 9: (0-18) J Soppa, (19+) R Winrow,

Ladies: M Humphreys No 11: B Sheraton 200 cm, Ladies: E

Nelson No 15: S Muggeridge, Ladies: S Tupai 108 cm

Approach: Tim Woodford, Ladies: E Nelson in Hole

Single Matchplay (3rd Round):

Ladies: A Finch def E Nelson 3-2

L Johnston def D Pearson 1 up (19th Hole)

Men: D Russell def M Clem 3-1

B Horridge def T Stanford 5-4

T Ross def J Piccini

T Woodford def J Morgan

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 24th May Ladies played a single stableford Event.

Winner Robyn Edmonds 18 points

PM Chook Run A nine hole single stableford event

Winner Trevor Friedrich 23 points, Run/

Trevor Friedrich.

The Trev and Warren show.

Saturday 27th May Toogoolawah

Golf club’s Carnival Day a 2 Person Ambrose.

The Day was Proudly sponsored By Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre, The Taj Mahal of Kennels. What beautiful weather for the golfers, 44 Players Competing for an awesome arrangement of Trophies.

Clinton Smith 63.75

Runner ups Bob And Judie Marshall

64.50, 2nd runner ups Garry Hutchinson and Robyn Bagster 67.25.

BV Pet Care Centre’s NTP’S – 1/10 Bruce Thorogood, 2/11 Clinton Smith, 5/14 Michael O’Connor 8/17 Graeme Kuhn. Longest Putt on 9/18 Doug Bitossi.

Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza

3/12 Michael O’Connor, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Brett Farnham, For Frank 6/15 Agg Dagan, Grand

Hope our visitors enjoyed the day with us.

Don’t Forget when going on holidays remember Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre for all your pets needs for their Holiday as well.

A Big Thanks to Linda and staff for such a great day.

Coming Events

Saturday 3rd June 1st Round of The Toogoolawah Golf Club Championships for Men and Ladies.

1st round sponsored by Mitre 10 Hardware Toogoolawah.

Rolling start from 11.00am as all players to hit off no 1 tee.

Sunday 4th June 2nd Round of Club Championships sponsored by The Exchange Hotel Toogoolawah.

Rolling start from 11.00 am.

Wednesday 7th June Ladies AM Golf 18 hole players 8.00am, 9 holes 8.30am.

PM Chook Run 3.00pm Hit off A nine

holesingle stableford. All Welcome.

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

A cool Saturday afternoon with a mild Westerly breeze gusting occasionally. A pleasant afternoon to shoot the 600yd range.

Iron Sights out of 105.21.

C. Greenwood 91.5

All F class out of 126.21

F. Open.

A Steele 112.4 and P. Hayden 110.4

FTR

R. White 113.5

STD.

R. Cowburn 118.4, G. Chandler 118.4, C. Chandler 115.4, T. Schulz 114.2, andK. Hartwig 110.4.

Next week 300yds.

RUGBY LEAGUE

HAWKS

GATTON

Weather conditions were perfect for a great day of Sunday footy @ Cahill Park Each club shared2 wins, in 4 great games. The ladies game was called off early in the2nd half with an injury.

Gatton Hawks A grade scoreda 38-12 win over Dalby at Cahill Park Sporting Complex on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks led 12-0 at half timeas they made the most of their opportunities for Joel Brett and Blake Appo to capitalise. Both scoring impressive team tries. Dalby were camped for long periods in Gatton’s half but just couldn’t come up with four pointers.

Down to12 men early in the second half. Dalby took advantageand swung theball from side to side for Josua Soronakadavu to scoreand get the Diehards to 6-12.

Gatton then rolled well for Lisite Hafoka to scorea well-deserved try (18-6) But Dalby, through Xavier Manley bounced back to get Dalby back in the game (12-18).

From that point on the Hawks piled on Nick Short was superb for the Hawks as was Luke Self. Nick Short was excellent down the left side but the servicehe received from Self and it went a long way to help Gatton secure the homewin. Blake Appo was also impressivescoring a doubleand also defending well.

Dalby played well with Alexander Dunemann, Ed Kelly andChris Woodbridge their best.

It was an impressivewin by Gatton who the ladder. They takeon giant killers Souths next week at Gold Park. Whilst Dalby take on Goondiwindi in Dalby in a must win affair.

Gatton 38 (Blake Appo 2, Joel Brett, Lisite Hafoka, Nick Short, Bailey Williams, Luke Self tries Haydon Lipp 5 goals) defeated Dalby 12 (Josua Soronakadavu, Xavier Manley tries Chris Woodbridge2 goals)

Webcke Price Medal Points: 3 Nick Short (Gatton) 2 Luke Self (Gatton) 1 Alexander Dunemann (Dalby) Reserve Grade Dalby 24 Gatton 18 Tries - Faatupu LISATI, Bailey HILL, Nathan KLEIDON

Conversions - Dylan Flanagan 3 Under 19’s Dalby 28 Gatton 4 Gatton Try to Cooper Liston Women Gatton 24 Dalby 0

Tries - Kimberley DORE, Ashlea NOLAN, Courtney ROBINSON, Natalia WEBB

Conversions - Sarah HOGER 3, Tahlia

SUDHAUS

Next Week - Gatton travel to take on Souths in Toowoomba in all 4 grades KILCOY YOWIES

The Yowies went toe to toewith the top of the ladder, undefeated, Palmwoods Devils for a 28-28 draw on Saturday. The Yowies have come a long way from their round1 44-10 loss to the Devils. The team will havea byethis weekend before heading to Beachmere on the 10th of June.

LAIDLEY LIONS

Volunteer Cup:

Laidley Lions 10 – 12 Redbank Plains Bears

Tries: Chevez Hughes, Anthony Faumui

Conversions: Lauchlan Wilson (1/1)

CONTINUES PAGE 42

Gatton Hawks Rugby League Club A grade player Nick Short.

PHOTO: ANN BICHEL

Lockyer Veterans mixed start to season

AT THE end of May and after four matches, Lockyer Veterans Over 50s (LVO50s) cricket team were undefeated and equal second on the Division Three table of the QLD Veterans Cricket Competition.

Match Summaries: Lockyer scored 6/211 (Glen Hammant 41, Shane Hawley 51, Darryl McNamara 41) against Redlands/Logan 7/159

(Hammant 3/28, Andrew Voight 2/23) on April 16.

On April 30 LVO50s scored 2/233 (Shane Samuelson 52, McNamara 50, Jason Kleidon 50, John Smith 46) against Gold Coast Bronze 10/156 (Hawley 3/29, Kleidon 2/3, Marty Sudhaus 2/4).

They followed this up with 1/168 (Samuelson 54, Smith 50, Hawley 34) versus Brisbane Red 10/166 (Rod Wilkinson 5/34,

SPORTS RESULTS CONTINUES FROM PAGE 41

Under 15 Boys:

Laidley Lions 14 – 6 Lowood Stags

and Riley Reid

Under 14 Boys:

Laidley Lions 12 – 24 Redbank Red

Conversions: Kooper Wareing, Tomi

Under 14 Girls:

Laidley Lions 32 – 4 West Arana Hills

Tries: Maddisen Barford, Amber Collins, Mia Kennedy, Skyla McTackett (three

SOCCER ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER CLUB

Saturday 27 May 2023:

Under 10’s:

RUSC Knights 3, Brisbane Valley 1;

RUSC Warhorses 2, St Cats 0;

RUSC Merlins 0, Boonah 8.

Under 11’s:

Fassifern 2, Rosewood 3.

Kleidon 2/2) on May 13.

On May 28, Lockyer staged a great run chase to equal Toowoomba’s 222 for

was Lockyer’s best bowler. Darryl McNamara (50 rtd) and Brad Bachmann (28) set the run chase up, for Russ Sippell (30n/o) to combine with Andrew Voigt in the last four overs to

equal the visitor’s score. A drawn game, a rare event.

Lockyer Over 60s have not fared as well, losing all four of their matches and being equal last on the Division Two table.

On April 15, Brisbane 6/236 (Ian Kimlin 2/24) defeated Lockyer 9/206 (Gary Hughes 55, Kimlin 35).

Gold Coast Bronze 1/149 versed Lockyer 9/146 (Nev Maroske 28, Graeme Zirbel 20) on April 29.

Gold Coast Gold 4/143 versed Lockyer 6/149 where Gary Hughes, Ashley Teske and Bob Kratzmann, each made 28, on May 13.

Injuries and illnesses have taken a high toll on the O60s this season.

During the fourth match

TION

Under 12’s: Rosewood 2, Boonah 3.

Under 13’s: Rosewood 2, Whitehill 1. Senior Men: Sunnybank 0, Rosewood 6.

SWQ THUNDER FC Boys/men

23’s- no game

Senior men- KAPPA cup match. 2-3 loss

Girls/women

23’s- no game

Senior Women- no game SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

RESULTS 23rd May 2023

Great squash again on Tuesday night with matches meaning more as the positions in the Semi-Finals. Here is the run down – Quantum Leaps 365 points, Ultraviolet 349 points, Anti-protons 348 points, Semiconductors 313 Higgs Bosons 278 points will play off for the Wood Spoon Award. SUPERFLUIDITY lost to HIGGS BOSONS

Results from n my arches played 25th May.

Team 5 Bill Mayank and Adam defeated team 4 Ken Lachie and Darren 6 games to 5 in a close encounter. Result came down to last match if the night where Mayank was to strong for Lachie winning in 4 tight sets. Player if the table was Ken winning his 3 singles matches.

SEMICONDUCTORS def ULTRAVIOLET

against Toowoomba at Ropehill on May 27, Lockyer struggled to 5/135

Ashley Teske top scored

The visitors had no trouble hauling that total in Lockyer is looking forward to having players back in better health for the rest of the season.

10:00am. We invite club members and the wider community to come along and celebrate Kilcoy’s newest Community sporting facility. The event is FREE with the community given the chance to join in social tennis, pickleball and table tennis or simply come and check out our new courts.

at 11:00am.

QUANTUM LEAP def ANTI-PROTONS

In the other match for the night team 1 of Ross Robyn and Matt were to strong for team 6 Ken D Merv and Doug winning 7 games to 4. Standout was Ross winning his 3 singles and both doubles matches. Match of the table was Ross defeating Ken D in 4 tight games winning last 11 points to 9. Fixtures continue again this Thursday.

TENNIS

KILCOY TENNIS CLUB

The Kilcoy Tennis Club court resurfacing has been completed. We intend to hold a reopening event on 11/6 at

Everyone who attends goes into the Wilson racquet. The club will provide a BBQ lunch. BYO drinks and water and soft drinks will be available to purchase. Global Foods have kindly donated meat The Club is also offering a great membership package. Adults $20, juniors $10, Membership includes free day time use of the courts.

Lockyer Veterans Over 50s captain Randall Olm.

TABLE TENNIS GATTON TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIA-

LVO50s coordinator Andrew Voigt. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE LAIDLEY Lions Junior Rugby League Club

Under

year, amassing 186 points for and only 12 against.

U14 Girls coach Dennis Collins could not be prouder, considering the team’s uneasy beginnings with seven girls in December 2022.

session we had one girl absolutely carnage her ankle, so we lost a girl straight up, and we lost another girl because she was too old for the team,” Collins said. girls and we didn’t know how we were going to create a team.”

Players like 14-year-old Amber Collins and 13-yearold Maddy Barford put the word out in local schools to pick up players.

“It’s quite shocking to see how many girls wanted to play and come together as a group to build a team like this,” Maddy said.

Eventually Collins put together a winning team.

and trying them out, and we

ended up getting a pretty well-structured team across

“We’ve got six or seven girls that hadn’t played a game of rugby league before we started here.

“The girls have just been turning it up every week with their defence and relying on

Stumps called on T20 Bush Bash cricket season

ORGANISERS of the Darling Downs Bush Bash League have been left with no option but to cancel the upcoming 2023 season due to a lack of core volunteers.

I, who developed it, said we’d do it for three years, we told the TCI they had control of it from there” he said.

each other.

“We’ve had three tries put that’s pretty good defence.”

Fullback Amber Collins has scored the most tries (12) in the whole 2023 SE U14 Girls Community North competition, with a total 92 points to her name.

The season cancellation comes after the Toowoomba Cricket Association (TCI) failed competition creators and coordinators Tony Anderson and Kent Reimers’ venture with the tournament ended.

Co-creator of the Darling Downs Bush Bash League Kent Reimers said despite everyone’s efforts it has been tough over the competition.

“Tony [Anderson] and

someone to take it on, and they tried very hard but because it is a very tense period, there isn’t enough volunteers.”

Gatton Valley Raptors owner Ian O’Brien said the competition was great for the Lockyer sporting community.

“It gave Cahill Park and the local people a place to go and watch good cricket,” he said.

“It’s been very good for Lockyer cricketers, Darling Downs and even Ipswich.”

JESSE HAMILTON

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

BRISBANE LIONS ARRIVE AT RATTLERS STATION

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE BRISBANE Valley Rat-

tlers Australian Football Club was delighted to welcome Brisbane Lions players Blake Coleman and Kalin Lane on Tuesday afternoon, May 23 for junior practice.

Coleman said he had a pretty cool session with the young Rattlers.

“We enjoy coming out here, opening our eyes and seeing what other towns are like,” he said.

“Personally I come from a small town in the Northern Territory called Katherine, so this kind of reminds me of home.”

Lane said he was also a

country boy.

“I’m from a place called Walpole in Western Australia, only a couple thousand people,” he said.

“I grew up doing programs just like this one so it’s good to give back.”

Coleman said they went through the basics with the Rattlers.

“The most important message is to have fun, we played a few games and they all enjoyed it,” he said.

“Throughout the year for our club we like to do a few appearances and give back to the communities.

“Hopefully the more people get involved with the game out here, it keeps

building.”

Lane said the end goal was to help AFL overtake rugby league.

“It’s an ever-growing sport in Queensland, so whatever we can do to help that overtake rugby league we will,” he said.

Ten-year-old Annabelle said it was cool to have the Lions players visit Fernvale.

“It was quite cool for the Lions players to come down, and I had a lot of fun with my team,” she said.

“It’s cool that they’re forwards, but I prefer the defence because I’m quite good at it.

“I like tackling people, tackling people is fun.”

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Brisbane Lions players Blake Coleman (left) and Kalin Lane (right) rocking Rattlers merch, with BVR juniors August, Lucas, Sophie and Annabelle.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN