The Independent - Wednesday 5th October 2022

HUNDREDS of trucks made up the Lights on the Hill convoy, which came to Gatton on Saturday for the annual weekend of honour and remembrance for those in the transport industry who have lost their lives.

PUBLISHED BY

Valetta Media Pty Ltd

T/As The Lockyer & Somerset Independent ABN: 42 643 282 973

PRINTED BY

CQ Media Pty Lt 5-9 Hempenstall Street Kawana via Rockhampton Qld 4701

CONTACT US

THELOCKYER&SOMERSETINDEPENDENT IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE QUEENSLAND COUNTRY PRESS ASSOCIATION

REGIONAL CONTACTS

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL GATTON OFFICE 26 Railway St, Gatton LAIDLEY OFFICE 9 Spicer St, Laidley PH: 1300 005 872

E: mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au

SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

ESK OFFICE 2 Redbank St, Esk

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

E: mail@somerset.qld.gov.au

IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL PH: 07 3810 6666

E: council@ipswich.qld.gov.au

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE - 132 500

BOOKING DEADLINES

RUN OF PRESS ADVERTISING

Wednesday 12pm - Week Prior

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Friday 3pm - Week Prior

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Friday 3pm - Week Prior

SPORTS RESULTS

Sunday 5pm - Week Of

It’s the little things

Laidley Toy Wiz manager

If you are in Laidley I

WEED CONTROL IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY

I notice in recent editions of your paper that our Council says we should dig

on our property and take it to the Gatton Dump. For me, that is a 60-kilometre round trip... not happening!

During a recent, amicable phone conversation with Councillor Hagan, he informed me that I should put the weed in a sealed plastic bag and ensure it

at Gatton. Why not provide some special industrial bins spread throughout the areas of concern?

In their wisdom, the Council made the decision to close the local Ropeley Transfer station and take away our convenient industrial bins. I see they’re at it again in other parts of the Valley. If they had put in proper controls at each site, there would not have been unlawful or indiscrim-

WRITE

inate dumping of waste there by uncaring persons, thus reducing the cost to the rate payer. Despite numerous phone calls to Councillors and providing photos of offenders at said sites to the Council, I’ve never heard if anyone was prosecuted for this hazardous practice.

Now more than ever, these bins would be so useful in carefully disposing of the noxious

spread across the region, competing with pasture, and killing off our wildlife and livestock. With ideal conditions from the recent rains, each plant can grow up to 50cm tall, and have multiple branches with

and an insidious taproot. Recent winds have blown the seeds far and wide. Believe it or not, light infestations can produce one million seeds per hectare.

As quickly as I’m trying

to eradicate the plant on my property, and on the adjacent roadside, another plant seems to be growing in my wake. It’s just so

landowners to contain the our properties, when Council and State Government public lands are awash with the pretty, yellow

Too, I read that some ‘socalled expert’ was quoted in your paper as saying we have to learn to live with

on every road verge and into people’s properties. Not only is lantana dangerous to livestock, but it

growing beneath its woody branches.

I am aware that the Council has a small, dedicated team of staff in their environmental and weed management program.

However, they are hopelessly under-resourced, constrained by too much red-tape.

Graeme Becker Becker Farm & Machinery Services (Partnership) Ropeley, QLD

CORRECTION

Issue 38 (September 28, 2022) - page 5

The Toogoolawah Swimming Pool and Community Gym together with the new Splash Pad attraction is owned by Somerset Regional Council.

Somerset Health and Fitness manage the facility on behalf of Somerset Regional Council.

The splash pad and Toogoolawah Swimming Pool upgrades cost $800,000 and was jointly funded by Council and the Australian Government (managed by Sport Australia).

North

Remembering those who served

POLICE stations across the country held vigils on Thursday September 29 for National Police Remembrance Day.

Gatton Police Station Constable Kimberley Allen said stations across the region held a moment of silence to respect their fallen.

“It’s a day of both sadand acknowledge the grief of their family and friends,” Const Allen said.

Member for Lockyer and former Laidley Police StaMcDonald thanked local police for their ongoing

service.

“National Police Remembrance Day is a day to commemorate those who have lost their lives give thanks to those who serve our community,” Mr McDonald said.

Laidley Police Station Senior Constable Benjamin

George tragically passed

The Lockyer & Somerset Independent extends its respects to Snr Const George, his family, and have passed in the line of service or through natural causes.

JACOB HAYDEN

I HAD the honour of judg-

Story with winners’ details and photos on page 9.

TLSI journalist Jacob Hayden painted by Jesse Kupper, at Laidley Toy Wiz.

‘grave concerns’ over Inland Rail

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council (LVRC) has expressed ‘grave concerns’ over the future of the community as the Inland Rail project moves towards its delivery phase.

LVRC councillors are calling on the State and Commonwealth Governments to ‘ensure the nation’s salad bowl doesn’t pay the price for the project’s convenience’.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said the region’s substantiated concerns appear to be falling on deaf ears.

“It doesn’t matter what part of the process you look at; the proposed route will have serious generational impacts on our townships,” she said.

“Despite repeated requests, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has been unable or unwilling to provide Council with key information such as costs of the planned infrastructure and the the assessment process used by ARTC to compare options

ling and safety assessments.”

“We understand this is vital transport infrastructure and we aren’t saying ‘not in my backyard’, but we are saying it must be moved outside of our townships.”

In the December 2021 response to the Rural Transport References Senate Committee report on The Management of the Inland

Rail project, the Australian Government rejected a recommendation for an independent review and update of the 2015 business case.

“The Australian Government has taken into careful

the many studies undertaken in 2006, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020 to ensure that the route selected can meet business needs,” the document said.

“The Australian Government does not accept that further review of the route or business case for Inland Rail is needed or would be an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.”

LVRC Deputy Mayor Jason Cook said council had been demanding explanations on behalf of the community, “We understand it might cost a little more to move the route outside of the Gatton

Four charged in Gatton over illegal tobacco sales

GATTON Police Station’s Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at Railway Street store Bari Mart on Thursday September 29 where they seized various illegal cigarette products and 936 grams of tobacco.

Gatton Police Station Constable Kimberley Allen said six adults were charged under the operation in a short time of 17 minutes.

“These goods are imported illegally and it’s taking it away from the legitimate

businesses… that do pay Australian taxes,” Const Allen said.

seized 13 undeclared gold packets of cigarettes, 7

clip-seal bags of tobacco (removed from packets),

pack cartons of duty-free paid cigarettes, 6 cartons Shuangxi, 1 carton ManMarlboro cigarettes. Report illegal tobacco products, to your local police or Crimestoppers.

township, but when picturing two kilometre long, double-stacked freight trains roaring through the centre of a busy town more than 40 times per day, realigning the route just seems like a no brainer,” Cr Cook said.

“Beyond that, reduced connectivity between the two sides of the rail line is likely to create a ‘wrong side of the tracks’ social issue as well as genuine health concerns from the noise impacts.

Rail project is tipped to disrupt the ability to sleep for hundreds of residents living within a kilometre of the rail corridor.”

Cr Milligan called on the

Australian and Queensland Governments to come to the region to listen to council’s concerns.

“While we are a small piece in a large national scale puzzle – that shouldn’t discredit our concerns and we deserve both a voice and a platform to be heard,” Cr Milligan said.

community and contrary to what some members of our community are mistakenly led to believe, it does not include passenger rail.”

Construction from Toowoomba to Brisbane is expected to commence 2023-24.

Over

Councillors hold ‘grave concerns’ for the community as Inland Rail approaches.

PHOTO: LVRC

Gatton Police

PHOTO: GATTON POLICE STATION

Go pink, get checked

BY JACOB HAYDEN

TO SHOW support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and encourage people to get checked, local councillors dyed their hair pink.

SRC Councillor Sean Choat said he did not know of a family that has not been touched by breast cancer.

His niece was diagnosed with a lethal form of the cancer at 29.

“That was just so devastating for her… fortunately she fought and she beat it,” Cr Choat said.

Cr Choat said LVRC Mayor Tanya Milligan was an impressive lady and a ‘beacon for what can be done’ as a survivor of breast cancer.

“How wonderful is it that she is still there for the cause, good on her and Councillor Holstein for dying her hair too,” he said.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and again in 2015.

Every October she dresses in pink but this year she decided to ‘take it up a notch’.

“The pink hair’s been really great because it’s a talking point,” she said.

“And also a reminder that women but men as well.”

Come along & see what the Lockyer Community Centre is up to in October

Regular Activities & Programs

Her message is ‘make time to get checked’.

“Especially women, because we always say that we’re too busy,” she said.

BreastScreen Queensland’s Ipswich Service’s free screening and assessment is available to eligible women from 40 years, and recommended for women aged 50-74 every two years.

To book call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au

Have your say: economic development strategy

SOMERSET Regional Council has developed a draft Economic Development Strategy to help guide investment attraction and support economic evolution across the region.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said council engaged Lucid Economics to develop the draft strategy with some clear objectives in mind.

“The economic development strategy has been designed to facilitate and drive sustainable growth and prosperity in Somerset,” Cr Lehmann said.

“The strategy outlines how council will act as a catalyst to facilitate the next major transition of the economy in Somerset over the next decade or two.”

Cr Lehmann said the draft Economic Development Strategy was a

culmination of plenty of research and high-level engagement.

“The project started in early 2022 and included a detailed economic and industry analysis, stakeholder engagement and workshops with key industry groups and representatives,” Cr Lehmann said.

“Now it’s time for our community to review the draft and have their say on some of the key components and objectives outlined in the draft strategy.”

The draft strategy also highlighted some barriers that will need to be tackeled, including improving telecommunications, available childcare, and available land for developments.

View the draft strategy and complete the survey on before October 17 at somerset.qld.gov.au

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Janice Holstein and Mayor Tanya Milligan dyed their hair pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Somerset Regional Councillor Sean Choat and Mayor Graeme Lehmann pinked their hair too.

PHOTO: CR CHOAT

Funding for emergency hall, centres Lockyer SES grateful for gambling fund boost

BY JACOB HAYDEN

FOREST HILL, Gatton and Laidley State Emergency Services (SES) teams met at the Gatton headquarters on Monday September 26 to receive new equipment acquired through a $13,100 grant from the Gambling

Lockyer Valley SES acting local controller Graham Wade said the groups had performed 104 storm damage tasks and 22 agency support requests over the last

“We use mobile internet often in order to manage our task and management system (TAMS) that allows us to see the tasks in real time,” Mr

data connectivity due to strength at some locations

around the area not allowing the TAMS operators to

Each group received a Cel-Fi GO, a smart repeater for the Telstra network, which distributes a weak signal in remote areas to support mobile internet and

They also replaced each unit’s battery-powered equipment with Milwaukee

“This will be an advantage throughout the Lockyer Valley unit to improve our

ism by keeping all the battery powered equipment the

same and interchangeable,”

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said assisting with grant applications was the

“At the end of the day it’s you guys who do all the hard yards, who are out there on

“Anything Jim McDonald and I can do to make your roles easier to keep our community safe, we will

A chainsaw course was held in August where all nominees and trainee trainers

VARIOUS Lockyer Valley halls and centres have received funding through the Australian Government’s Black Summer

BRG)-funded Community Safer Places Project.

Lockyer Valley Regional

Milligan said the upgrades would ensure residents have ideally located, well-equipped community shelters in the event of a disaster.

“The region’s hard-working hall committees rely on funding and bookings to maintain and operate the venues that

to our region – which is why our team has worked hard behind the scenes to help secure funding for important upgrades,” she said.

Shelter upgrades include solar panel installations, air conditioning, security measures, electrical work, toilets and disability-friendly installations.

Mobile Centrelink, Medicare, DVA van coming to Lockyer Valley and Somerset

SERVICES Australia’s Mobile Service Centre

Desert Rose is travelling through the Somerset region and Lockyer Valley to offer locals easy access to Centrelink, Medicare, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs services.

Desert Rose will visit: Toogoolawah on Wednesday Oct 5, adjacent to the Library, Gunyah Street, 10am to 4pm.

Esk on Thursday Oct 6 and Friday Oct 7, near Pipeliner Park, Highland Street, 9am to 4pm.

Lowood on Monday Oct 10, opposite the newsagent, Main Street, 9am to 4pm.

Coominya on Tuesday Oct 11, opposite the Bellevue Hotel, Main Street, 9am to 4pm.

Plainland on Wednesday Oct 12, Plainland Plaza

car park, Gehrke Road, 9am to 4pm.

Laidley on Thursday Oct 13, Michael O’Keefe Place, William Road, 9am to 4pm.

Mobile Services Centres are 20 tonne trucks operated by staff from Services Australia, providing regional and rural Australians with friendly face-toface service and tailored support.

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

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

For more information, including stopping times, go to servicesaustralia.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Henry Sommerlad, Wolfgang Wiegand, Stephen May, Joshua Carroll, Mackenzie Yarrow, local controller Graham Wade, Brett Mountney, Bianca Yarrow, Annette Olyslagers and LVRC Mayor Tanya Milligan.

Desert Rose is visiting to offer easy access to Centrelink, Medicare, and DVA services.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic

IF YOU WENT down to the Somerset Civic Centre on Thursday, you were in for a big surprise.

It was Somerset Regional Council’s annual Teddy Bears Picnic celebration.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said

the event was about connecting services with parents and caregivers in rural areas.

“This event is such a huge success because it brings together, parents, grandparents, caregivers and children in a fun and engaging atmosphere,” Cr Lehmann said.

“This annual event is fantastic for families to get together, get involved in their what services and activities are available for children in Somerset.”

The morning included a Teddy Bear Parade and prizes

were handed out for the best dressed and most loved bear. Last month Somerset Regional Council received an award at the Ipswich West Moreton Child Protection Week Gala Ball and Awards Night for its delivery of the Teddy Bears Picnic.

Timber products like chairs, tables and the like will no longer be accepted at LVRC waste facilities.

Waste facilities no longer accepting timber products

DUE TO Queensland Government changes around the acceptance of timber waste at processors, Lockyer Valley Regional Council will no longer accept timber products for resource recovery at our waste facilities.

With timber currently in short supply and to avoid this valuable material

residents are urged to consider other options.

A Lockyer Valley Region-

al Council spokesperson said quality saleable items can still be donated to the Gatton Tip Shop for another life.

“Alternatively, residents could opt to turn their trash into treasure by selling it via the second-hand market,” they said.

Timber products taken to transfer stations for disposal will be subject to council’s fees and charges, visit: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

Health NotesHealth

by Marita FitzGerald

Emmalee and Amelia Kitzelmann of Toogoolawah enjoy Teddy Bears Picnic.

PHOTO: LVRC

Gemma Jones and her daughter Ellie Douglas enjoy necklace making

Eva and Abi Peckitt of Toogoolawah. PHOTOS: SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL

SOMERSET gardens were in full bloom for the Somerset Garden Competition open days on October 1 and 2.

Winners were announced and awards were presented on Thursday September 29

SOMERSET

in Esk.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said there were a ‘record’ 26 entrants across the four major categories.

Judges Somerset coun-

cillors Helen Brieschke and Kylee Isidro, Lockyer Valley councillor Janice Holstein, and Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare’s Ross Brooker had the task of picking the best rural, urban, business, and

community gardens.

Bonus categories were water wise, edible, native, and children’s gardens.

Brieschke said she enjoyed walking through the creative

gardens.

She said the urban gardens all had an individual style

ite plants.

“I especially liked the surprises, whether a piece of old

furniture, farm equipment, hidden compost area, or water feature,” she said.

cult job judging the gardens.

2022 Garden winners show off pride and joy

“It is just spectacular to see the entrants this year.”

OPEN GARDENS COMPETITION WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all who participated in this year's competition.

For more information (07)5424 4000 mail@somerset.qld.gov.au somerset.qld.gov.au

FOLLOW US ON

PROUDLY

Showcasing gardens of Somerset

THE LOCKYER AND SOMERSET INDEPENDENTOCTOBER 5, 2022 PAGE 7 Entrants in the Somerset Garden Competition at the winner’s announcement on Thursday September 29.

SPONSORED BY PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Come back to Fordsdale for 90th celebrations

TO CELEBRATE 90 years, the Fordsdale School of Arts Hall committee is planning an anniversary weekend on October 16 and 17 to catch up with friends past and present.

The School of Arts was and continues to be a hub of the community today.

Fordsdale School of Arts Hall Committee president Beverley Sutton said the weekend of celebrations incorporates the history of the Fordsdale State

the Queensland Country Women’s Association (1946-1980s).

“The committee would like to acknowledge the CWA Queensland celebrating their 100 years this year and we plan to display some memorabilia of the local branch from its time,” she said.

Local elder and member of the organising committee Bob Baines

has lived in the area his whole life and has many memories to share.

land with dairy cattle, pigs and growing crops.

Throughout his time, he has seen the ups and downs of

rains, but more importantly he has seen the area open up.

With the building of roads, power, telephone, the Fordsdale community has built up to what it is today.

ing forward to the celebrations, renewing old acquaintances and sharing many memories.

On Saturday October 15, Ridgee Didge Bush Band will kick

dance.

On Sunday, ‘Back to Fordsdale’ commences at 10am.

All are welcome to come along and join in the celebrations.

fordsdaleschoolofarts@outlook. com

Tent Hill Lower reaching 150 years

ONE OF the oldest schools in the Gatton district is nearing its 150th anniversary.

Plans are well underway for Tent Hill Lower State School’s 150th anniversary celebrations on March 25, 2023.

The 150th Committee are calling on the public to contribute to historical displays for the day.

Loans of photos, uniforms, stories, and memorabilia would be greatly appreciated.

They are also eager for any information on past pupils and staff so they can be included in the celebration.

The committee have produced a commemorative recipe book.

The recipe book is available to purchase for $25 through the school, Jak & Mo’s and Gatton Real Estate, and will also on sale at the school on the day.

An invitation is extended to all who would like to offer support or suggest ideas.

Contact the150thanniversary@yahoo.com or visit Tent Hill Lower State School’s Facebook page.

LockyerRegionalPerformingArtsInc.presents

Fordsdale local Bob Baines is looking forward to ‘Back to Fordsdale’ celebrations on October 15 and 16.

PHOTO: BEVERLEY SUTTON

5 reasons to explore a job in dairy.

Tiny talent on show at Toy Wiz

TOY WIZ Laidley celebrated seven years in operation on September 12 and has opened a new location on Railway Street in Gatton.

The store also recently held petition which The Lockyer & Somerset Independent

downe.

Explore a rewarding job in dairy today.

It’s a rewarding job that provides one of nature’s superfoods.

Dairy farmers proudly support the health of Australians.

You get to work with wonderful animals.

THE LOCKYER AND SOMERSET INDEPENDENTOCTOBER 5, 2022 PAGE 9 they still have somewhere to Lansdowne said. She said she hoped the new new members to the Toy Wiz

Caring for cows is part of your job description.

There are heaps of interesting things to learn.

From new tech to using machinery, you never stop learning.

Your workdays can be flexible. So you have time to balance your days.

You can turn your dairy job into a dairy career.

If you want to move up? The sky’s the limit.

Truckies remembered

MORE THAN 700 trucks converged on Gatton for Lights on the Hill on October 1 and 2.

The annual event honours men and women in the trucking and transport industry who have lost their lives.

The convoy came from Brisbane and Toowoomba on Saturday morning to Gatton Showgrounds, where the trucks packed into the arena and surrounding grounds.

Live music throughout the day entertained the truckies, their families, and the public while they caught up with old mates.

On Sunday morning a service was held at the Lights on the Hill memorial at Lake Apex.

58 names were added to the memorial’s walls this year, a lasting dedication to those who contributed to keeping Australia moving.

Neil Andersen

Gavin James Barton

‘Gav’

Victor James Barry ‘Swampy’

William Arthur Barry “Bill’

Trevor Norman Blinco “Text’

Paul Kenneth Briggs ‘Orky’

William A Burke ‘Bill’ or ‘Willy’

Thomas James Burns

‘Tommy’

Ellis John George Brown

Neville William Carr Kevin John Clarke ‘Pav’

Stephen John Clarke ‘Clarkie’ or ‘Stir’

Maurice Cork ‘Jim’

Mark Selwyn De La Mothe

John Charles Dionysius ‘Dyno’

Leonard Edward Dixon ‘Lenny’ Peter Joseph Everaardt ‘Theo’

Garry Robert Fischer ‘Gaz’

Roger John Gardem ‘Rog’

George William Gibbs ‘Darra’

‘Hank’

Murray Ray Hackett ‘Muz’

Warren Clarence Owen Hardy David Lester Hauser ‘Hooter’ Desmond Harold Hess ‘Des’

Robert Ross Higgins ‘Rob’ or ‘Robbie’

Peter Charles Hope ‘Pete’

Trevor Hourigan ‘Trev’

Anthony Harry John

‘Harry’ or ‘AJ’

Justin Keith Kay ‘J’ John Kendrick

John James King ‘Johnny’ Brett Knecht ‘Beefa’

Darren Matthew Latimer ‘Rooster’

Steven Latimer

Allen Robert Legge

Barry John Lewis ‘Micro’

Anthony John Liebke ‘Tony’

Hilary Cameron Ronald Littlemore ‘Hil’

Errol Vincent Mack

Robert James McCarthy ‘Robbie’

Peter Marshall McNicol ‘Scotty’

Jo-Anne Mills ‘Jo Jo’

Robert William Minns ‘Bob’

Andrew Douglas Paton ‘Andy’

Phillip Robert Peers ‘Phil’

Ian Claude Polzin

‘Wombat’ or ‘Spook’

Kevin Gustav Polzin ‘Kev’

Harry Birkenhagen Rowe ‘Grandad’

Ronald Garnett Sharpe

Eric John Shephard ‘Nowie’

Brandon William Strickland ‘Stricko’

Russell Arthur Thomas ‘Grandad’

Robert John Walsh ‘Bent Axle Bob’

Timothy John Walsh

‘Timmy’

Thomas Vincent Whelan

‘Tom’ or ‘Tommy’

Stanley Richard Whittington ‘Stan’ or ‘Skippy’

Bernard John Williams ‘Bernie’

Grant, Zara, Jordan, Lincoln, Belinda, and Heath Beattie came out to watch the convoy on Saturday.

LEFT: Three white doves were released as part of Sunday’s service.

BELOW: Harry, Ben, and Nicholas Jewell with the family removals truck, originally belonging to Ben’s grandfather.

Rachel Dionysius, Darren Milne, Simon Hawker, Murray Auer, and Leanne Kelly.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Tim Reid, Troy Patterson, Steve Holder, Kylie Patterson, Matt Patterson, Levi Smith, Harmony Smith, and Kingsley Harrison from Nolan’s Transport.

World of woodcraft

LOCKYER Woodcrafters Group held their open day in Forest Hill on Saturday October 1.

Secretary Karen Jackson said the annual event is a chance for the wider community to get inside the shed and see the many projects and talents of the members.

“Each year we have an open day to show the community what we do here,” she said.

“We have our items that we’ve made to sell and we do demonstrations on the machinery.”

The group demonstrated techniques for pyrography, intarsia, turning, scroll sawing, and making bandsaw boxes, and guests enjoyed the sausage sizzle and morning tea.

Mrs Jackson said visitors on the day were ‘amazed’ with what goes on inside the shed.

“We want to encourage people if they want to do something in their spare time

to come and try,” she said.

The open day is held in October to coincide with the club’s birthday.

Their premises at the recreation reserve is now ten years old.

The Lockyer Woodcrafters Group operates on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings and Monday evenings.

GRACE CRICHTON

Leonie lives life in full colour

KILCOY Art Society Inc

Artist of the Month. Leonie and her husband the Sunshine Coast but member of KASI.

farming community in Victoria, Leonie began sketchFor many years of her

the vibrant, exciting, and scapes in Hong Kong and surrounding countryside

Leonie now appreciates and this has inspired her to try to capture nature at

its best.

Leonie has concentrated dia, from Chinese watercand photography.

Leonie continues to grow she captures.

October to view her work.

- Kilcoy Art Society Inc

Rusticated exhibition

COME TO Hypatia’s House this Friday night, October 7, at 6pm to meet the rusticated sketch artist Robbie Greer and author of Beyond the Fence: In and Around the Lockyer Valley, Anna Hahm.

Hypatia’s House. Mr Greer said he had a we see dotted around the “I was just intrigued, fascimemories.

“It’s not just important for the generations to come but because they have a history and tractors.

Hypatia’s House is open

Leonie is inspired by colours in the natural world.

PHOTOS: KASI Liiiidblithtlld

JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Woodcrafters members demonstrated various woodworking techniques. PHOTOS: KAREN JACKSON

Lockyer Valley artist Robbie Greer.

Kilcoy Artist of the Month Leonie Shirley.

Many wood-crafted items were on sale at their open day.

Safety planning for mental health

BY MIKE NOWLAN VOLUNTEER BEYOND BLUE SPEAKER

QUEENSLAND Mental Health Week is October 8 to 16 and World Mental Health Day is on October 10.

Beyond Blue said this is an ideal time to plan coping strategies.

Recent data shows that 40% of all Australians will health issue in their lifetime.

Sadly, last year, 3285 people took their own life.

Having thoughts of suicide can feel overwhelming.

to know what to do or be in so much emotional pain you don’t think you can cope.

At times like these, hurting yourself or ending your life might feel like the only answer.

A safety plan can be helpful during these times.

It puts all your coping tools in a series of steps:

Recognising your warning signs

Making your surroundings

safe Reminders of reasons to live

Things that can make you feel strong

People and places to connect with

Family and friends you can talk with

Professional support Research has shown having a safety plan can be useful for reducing the intensity of suicidal thoughts and increasing

people’s ability to cope with them.

While everyone’s plan is help in the same way.

Remember, it is not what goes wrong in your life that

matters.

What counts is how you deal with it.

BEYOND BLUE: 1300224636 LIFELINE: 131114

Gray’s

THE LOCKYER AND SOMERSET INDEPENDENTOCTOBER 5, 2022 PAGE 13 07 5465 1388 LAIDLEY FAMILY DOCTORS Carpel Tunnel Surgery Vasectomy Skin Cancers Trigger Finger Release Therapeutic dropping eyelid surgery Prizes for best dressed Teams of 4 - TICKETS $20 p/p includes sausa ge sizzle Available thr u localtickets.com.au Teams of includes sausage thru BOWLS NIGHT 6pm Fri Oct 14, 2022 Gatton Bowls Club Join the fun and dress as a tradie! MIKENOWLA

Furniture & Gifts, Royal Hotel Gatton, DV Support Gatton Police, Bunnings Plainland, Laidley Town & Country Produce, Coffee Club Plainland, Redmans Rural Supplies Gatton, Porters Hotel Plainland Raffle Prizes donated by; Greg Steffens Memorial Sponsored by EST1978 curtainworld17@gmail.com www.curtainworldgatton.com.au 0408 786 785 PROUDLY OWNEDBY JUDY GOLDSWORTHY SINCE 2010 CONTRIBUTED

This World Mental Health Day is an ideal time to plan coping strategies. Reaching out to family and friends you can talk to is just one coping tool to use in your safety plan for those who may experience suicidal thoughts.

PHOTO: PEXELS

Freemasons celebrate Lodge’s 100th year in Forest Hill

BY GRACE CRICHTON

ONE HUNDRED years ago, a Masonic Lodge was built on Victoria Street in Forest Hill.

On Saturday October 1, Lodge Argle members and guests celebrated the centenary with a re-enactment of the consecration ceremony and banquet.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland

ceremony with 18 senior ofin Brisbane.

Mr Harper commended the 250 current and past members of Lodge Argyle on their contributions to community.

“The work that they’ve done, not only for the Masons… but also what they’ve done for the community is just outstanding,” he said.

“I congratulate the lodge on this special occasion and I look forward to the next hundred years.”

The Masonic Lodge at Forest Hill was established on July 30, 1906.

Land on Victoria Street was purchased in 1913 and the building was constructed to the tune of 465 pounds.

It was consecrated on September 30, 1922.

The consecration ceremony, recreated in 2022 exactly as it was done in 1922, draws from the Biblical tale of Solomon, who built the

Lodge Argle Worshipful Master Michael Crellin said it was an ‘honour’ to be

Master of the Lodge for this milestone.

“For me, it’s a great honour to have the privilege of being the Master of the Lodge at any time, but when you get to celebrate a milestone event like this, it’s a privilege and deep honour,” he said.

Mr Crellin said the lodge

raises money for various charities and causes, including Domestic Violence Action Centre, Blue Care, and the local hospital.

“In the last ten years we’ve give more than $55,000 to local charities,” he said.

The celebrations continued with a banquet that evening.

Afternoon of tunes kicks off Seniors Month

SENIORS Month kicked off with a country music concert on October 1.

Gatton Council for the Aging (COTA) has an extensive line up of activities and entertainment planned this month.

With more than 70 in the audience, Gatton COTA president Irma Steffens said the turn out at Saturday’s concert was

‘fantastic’.

“Were having a concert for breast cancer,” she said.

“We’ve got a guest artist, Shayne Hauschlidt and we’ve got special singers today.”

Funds from the concert were donated to Toowoomba St Vincent’s Hospital breast health services.

The afternoon’s enter-

tainment at the Senior Citizens Hall included seven country music artists.

“There’s a lot of stuff happening for Seniors Month,” Mrs Steffens said.

“Our luncheon in Laidley, that’s going to be exciting.

For a full program of events, visit the Seniors Citizens or FPC Activity Centre in Laidley.

Australia Day nominations now open

NOMINATIONS for the 2023 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards are now open.

Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan said council was encouraging residents and community groups to get their nominations in now, before the end-of-year activities start to wrap-up.

“Our Australia Day Awards

to members of our community who go above and beyond their obligations,” she said.

“As a council we are always keen to recognise those who are making our community the wonderful place it is.”

Award categories include:

Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year Senior Sportsperson of the Year

Junior Sportsperson of the Year

Event of the Year Community Organisation of the Year

To be eligible, nominees must be an Australian Citizen and a resident of the Lockyer Valley region for 12 months prior to Australia Day (January 26) 2023 or a local community group based and providing services in the Lockyer Valley.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday November 11, 2022.

Nominations are to be completed online at https:// lockyervalley.smartygrants. com.au/AustDay2023 with hardcopy forms available upon request.

For more information, please visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300 005 872.

SHARE YOUR NEWS CALL THE INDEPENDENT

Freemasons congregated at Forest Hill to mark 100 years since the construction of the lodge and re-enact the consecration ceremony.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Shayne Hauschildt performing at the Seniors Month country music concert on Saturday.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

BY LESLEY WHITTEKER

IT WAS when my husband was surprised by the snake under his pillow that we wondered if our move to Somerset country had been such a great idea.

Temporarily living in two converted shipping containers while we built our house, his bedroom was snug, and he liked to leave his door open for air.

It was cold, and the snake thought it was snug too and had curled up contentedly.

Lawrence awoke at 2am, aware something wasn’t right. He groped under his pillow, thinking, ‘that’s odd. What have I put under there that feels cool?’

The cool thing began to move.

Lawrence leapt from bed.

Feverishly, he checked IDs in our wildlife handbook.

Luckily it was a Child’s Python – relatively harmless. Heart palpitating, he carefully removed the wriggling reptile. Opening a beer came next, remembering the local joke: what should you do when bitten by a snake? Answer: have a beer. It may be your last.

Next job was to put on a screen door!

It wasn’t the last snake we saw.

A couple of more dangerous ‘brownies’ snuck into the

One was removed by our friendly, local Viking snake wrangler (truly, it was his religion – he expected to go to Valhalla after a snake bite. One of many interesting characters we met.)

But it didn’t change our

minds about the joys of sustainable bush living.

When we bought the bare, 55-acre property in 2006, we knew there was a journey ahead. As we stared from the hill house-pad down to the yellowed, drought-affected country, we could not imagine we would soon see a transformed landscape with est of grass, when heavy rains

My past as an ABC broadcaster and manager seemed as far away as the tree-covered hills that loom like a fortress over our valley.

Every view from the windows that make up the entire front wall showed a

mist or clouds.

Having studied the weather for a year or two, our goal was to build a unique house of concrete, metal and glass which would nestle into the hill and almost disappear:

Before we could begin, we needed to dig trenches for wiring and plumbing, get electricity connected, and install a septic tank.

The tilt-up panels were poured on site, and erected with a crane and the help of a up, then the house.

It sounds simple but took ten years of hard work.

We call it the ‘Hand of Cards’ house. Imagine a that’s the shape. Neighbours dubbed it ‘the Eskdale Opera House’!

ago, Lawrence and I shared a this, where we could grow our own food and put down roots. Most neighbours make,

hunt or grow something to eat and share .

One day, Lawrence planted half an acre of pumpkins and mustard seed. Great! We thought.

But a few nights later, he heard a noise and went out with a torch. As he shone it,

happily! The sound of jaws steadily chomping…a herd of deer!

They thought it was a delightful treat.

We got crafty: we built enclosed gardens, which

But, growing older, caring for a place this size is becoming challenging.

Sadly, we will soon need to move somewhere smaller. But I will never regret making the move to Somerset.

It has been a life-changing adventure .

This work is part of Somerset Regional Council’s 10 Stories project, celebrating the region’s unique and diverse culture. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through the Independent Creations Fund, an initiative of Arts Queensland.

Grant deadline extended for disaster recovery

The cost of unpreparedness

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE INSURANCE Council of Australia (ICA) released new data showing more than half of insurance claims related to the February and March

The McKell Institute’s report The Cost of Extreme Weather report shows that

cost of extreme weather has is expected to jump to more

ICA CEO Andrew Hall said the last couple of years

“We encourage Queensland, New South Wales and the Federal expedite their build back and buy back programs as soon

communities certainty,” Mr

“Our recent reports and reare becoming increasingly costly for Australian households, and clearly demonstrate the impact of worsen-

“To ensure Australians fordable insurance protection, in the resilience of our built and, in parallel, address the underlying cause of more

bined insurance damage bill for La Niña-generated east

Urban Utilities spokesper-

some simple tips and checks to help people prepare their

“Storms are often associated with power outages, but the water supply can also

boosters in the network need electricity to operate,” she

“As a precaution, we one has some water stored in containers at home in the including enough for your

Ms Cull also encouraged residents to do some easy household checks to protect to make sure their downpipes are not connected to the wastewater network, as

relief gully is raised and clear of debris like pot plants backing up inside your home

Australian Army soldier Trooper Ayden Temple (right) from the 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), clears

Little family’s big impact on Toogoolawah

BY JACOB HAYDEN

PETER Little and his family have been immortalised at the Toogoolawah Showground with the renaming of the campdraft grounds: The Little Family Campdraft Arena.

Peter’s parents, Len and

Ruby Little, had a long history of service to the Toogoolawah Show Society.

Len was president for 30 years while Ruby used to do all of the canteen work for campdrafts, show balls, and other events.

Peter was chief steward of prime cattle for 20 years be-

fore he passed away in 2021.

Wife Helen Little said the family had always been very active with the Show Society, and Peter loved working with the cattle.

“We just loved it, because cattle was our life,” Mrs Little said.

Mrs Little said she never

expected the Show Society to honour the family with the renaming.

“It meant a lot, Peter’s only been gone for 12 months,” she said.

“It was just so special for the family to be remembered in that way.

“We never expected any-

thing like that, it was a very big surprise.”

Current president Vern Doyle thanked the Little family for all of their hard work over half a century.

“Peter and Helen looked at how to change the campdraft to make it a better draft, they redesigned yards and made

things a lot safer for people to use,” Mr Doyle said.

“They donated a lot of cattle and supported the show really well.

“After Peter passed away 12 months ago we thought we needed to do something.”

The renaming was made

Peter Little at his last campdraft.

PHOTO: ANNETTE EGGLESTON

The arena renaming was unveiled at the Peter Little Memorial Restricted Open draft on September 17.

Cattle camp trains up next gen

BY GRACE CRICHTON

THE NEXT generation got hands on experience at Toogoolawah Junior Cattle Camp last week.

For four days from Thursday September 29 to Sunday, 77 young people participated in the hands-on camp, learning everything from judging and parading to animal health.

Toogoolawah Show Society president Vern Doyle said the camp taught young people aged eight to 25 the basics of cattle care and showing.

“There’s country kids, city kids, you get a wide range of people,” Mr Doyle said.

“Some are regulars and come every year.

“The reasons they come is they like the diversity.”

While some cattle camps to leading and showing, the

Toogoolawah camp covers a range of relevant topics.

The group had talks on foot and mouth disease, from to tell good hay from bad, and learned pavilion judging skills.

Veterinarian and reigning Queensland Country Life Showgirl Sarah Rose shared

her professional expertise on Friday and returned to help as a group leader on the weekend.

Ms Rose spoke to the campers about bull breeding soundness.

“They were very attentive and asked lots of questions,” she said.

Saturday was a full day of

junior judging and Sunday was junior paraders followed by presentations.

Mr Doyle said the skills learnt at camp can help young people with employment prospects.

“It gives them skills to go help other studs,” he said.

some of them will go on to

properties out west and then the territory.”

The camp was run but the show society’s junior committee, who, with guidance from the executive committee, gain valuable experience.

“The idea is to give them experience in organising events,” Mr Doyle said.

“They’ve got to organise

all the cattle, they’ve got to organise what kids can go with what cattle, and that’s a big job.”

Ms Rose said the junior committee showed great initiative.

“Having those younger generations coming through is what’s going to keep it going into the future,” she said.

Toogoolawah Junior Cattle Camp attracted 77 participants to learn the ins and outs and cattle showing over four days.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

PHOTO

PHOTO

the launch of Escape in late 2020, the 2022 PHEV completes the Escape lineup, giving customers more options in the mid-size SUV

Ford Australia in introducing

The Escape PHEV delivers the driving range

a traditional internal combustion engine alongside

architecture combines a cycle petrol engine, electric

The battery can be charged using a passenger-side front guard mounted charging

has arrived

port and is automatically replenished on the move using regenerative charging technology that captures the

during

Drivers can

automatically revert to EV Auto mode, supplementing the electric motor and high-voltage system parts, including the battery, covered by an eight-

THE LOCKYER AND SOMERSET INDEPENDENTOCTOBER 5, 2022 PAGE 23 e e and s The isavailab

The Escape PHEV is available in eight colours and the price starts at

THE Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

TRUST. KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE.

A team that delivers

Helen

Paris

Leanne Tinney of LJ Hooker Esk showcases ability to consistently perform

Leanne Tinney, Agent of LJ Hooker Esk, has showcased her ability to perform consistently as a salesperson, producing successful campaigns for multiple Blackbutt and Tarameo Region properties. When Leanne approached the sale of 23 Blackbutt Street, Blackbutt she knew it would be important to focus on the benefit of having vacant council land next door and a rural property behind. The property was well received by the market and sold quickly. She reinforced her ability to negotiate by facilitating the sale of 43 Fern Street, Blackbutt, a double block backing onto an avocado farm. She didn’t stop there, and proceeded to sell 48 George Street, Blackbutt, a large corner block with rural property across the road. 4 Coulson street,

Blackbutt was next in line. Leanne highlighted the value in the large block and rail trail along the back fence to produce another successful campaign. Leanne then focused her attention on 97 David Road, Taromeo, a 5 acre block with great possibilities. She didn’t stop there, selling 79 Crumpton Drive, Blackbutt, a 10 acre block with shedding, resetting the market in that area. Leanne is incredibly passionate about the area and describes it as “beautiful country”. According to Leanne, the strongest enquiry comes from grey nomads seeking a peaceful place to settle, with a generous landholding and retirees wishing a quiet, tranquil hideaway off the beaten path. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is a great attraction to the area, and several of

the eventual buyers of these properties first discovered them while on the trail. Leanne says there has been no shortage of buyers, with the negotiations typically coming to a head within 5-21 days of the campaign launching. Her clients applaud her and say she is the Agent of choice in the area. According to them, Leanne understands and appreciates the extraordinary lifestyle benefits on offer. Her love of the community and the slower, relaxed pace offered by rural living shines through. Prospective buyers buy into her infectious enthusiasm and passion, moving with pace to formalise their interest in these properties to avoid missing out.

If you’re considering buying or selling in the area, contact Leanne of LJ Hooker Esk for a confidential discussion.

Leanne

www.allpropertygatton.com

Doubleyourlivingspacewiththiswell caredfortwo-storeyhome. Locatedwithinwalkingdistanceto LakeApexParkandtheHighSchool, thisistheperfectfamilyhome.Aquiet locationinawonderfulneighbourhood, thisisamustseeproperty!

Ifyouaresearchingforaneasyinvestment, thissingleunitisafantasticopportunity! Agreattenancyisalreadyinplaceat $295perweek,thisisaset-and-forget investment!Aspartofaduplex,thereare nobodycorporatefeeshere. Withrentsatanalltimehigh,therehas neverbeenabettertimetoinvestthennow!

Ray

"Leading Somerset & Lockyer Agent wants your business!"

• Sean O'Connor has a serious track record

• Versatile and energised to solve your fiscal complexities

• Selling all businesses large & small

• Real-estate Rural and Residential

• Auctioneer clearance sales and property

• This man gets results

• Specialising in large rural properties, achieving record price results

• If you want the job done without all the fuss, phone Sean for an obligation free opinion.

• With his experience you'll be glad you did!

raywhitelowood.com.au

Sean O'Connor

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Media Watch. 1.55 All Creatures Great And Small. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Summer Love. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? 10.00 The Witchfinder. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. 10.10 Employable Me (UK) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Animal Einsteins. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Australian Wars. 8.40 Nine Perfect Strangers. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 What The Killer Did Next. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30

The Amazing Race. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Chicago Fire. 12.30 Sydney Harbour Bridge 90th Birthday. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 Family Law. 12.30 Chicago Med. 1.20 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 9.00 My Life Is Murder. 10.00 Bull. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 4.00 Spicks And Specks. 4.50 Landline. 5.20 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 6.10 Extraordinary Escapes. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 The Capture. 9.30 Summer Love. 10.00 Savage River. 11.00 Silent Witness. 12.00 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Question Everything. 3.00 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. 4.05 Rick Stein’s Secret France. 5.05 Art Works. 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Frankly. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Savage River. 9.30 Silent Witness. 10.25 The Newsreader. 11.20 Shetland. 1.20 Late Programs.

10.30

Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Fight The Power: The History Of Protests. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Animal Einsteins. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35

Good With Wood. 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 4.00 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 6. Highlights. 4.40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 9.30 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.40 Scanning The Nile. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Curse Of The Ancients. 8.30 Roman Megastructures. 11.30 The Surrogates. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 Surveillance Oz. 2.30 Business Builders. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Kath & Kim. 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Autopsy USA. 12.20 Kiss Bang Love. 1.25 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice, support races and qualifying. 4.30 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019) (M) 11.40 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997) 9.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006) 11.40 Motorway Patrol. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Aust Got Talent. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. 10.55 Born To Kill? 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 A+E

After Dark. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 New Amsterdam. 12.00 The Gulf. 12.50 Drive TV. 1.20 Explore. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011) 10.30 MOVIE: Liar Liar. (1997) 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020) 10.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008) 12.30 First Responders. 1.30 Rivals. 2.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 The Block. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Block. 8. 30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 The First 48. 11.00 Killer Couples. 11.50 First Responders. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Undressed. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Living Room. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Ultimate Classroom. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Living Room. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Just For Laughs. 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. 10.30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 2.30 Taste Of Aust. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Ultimate Classroom. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.00 Luxury Escapes. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 The Dog House. 8.00 Ambulance. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Luxury Escapes. 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

Question Everything. (R)

Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R)

Doctor Who. (PG, R)

Sick Of It. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Movie: Home Again. (2017) (PG, R)

Doctor Who. (PG, R)

QI. (PG, R)

Red Dwarf. (PG, R)

Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

QI. (M, R)

Alice Fraser: Savage. (M)

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R)

Mock The Week. (R)

Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Australia

Forces Of Nature. (R)

Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos. (M, R)

Keep

Civilisations. (PG,

Movie:

(PG,

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

Heartbeat. (PG, R)

Lewis. (M, R)

10.30 Born To Kill? (M, R)

11.30 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. (MA15+, R)

12.30

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Family Guy. (M)

8.00 American Dad! (M)

8.30 Movie: X-Men

Origins: Wolverine. (2009) (M, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Tommy. (M, R) 11.15 Evil. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Infomercials. (PG)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

(R)

Again.

The

Escape To The Country.

Bargain Hunt.

Father Brown.

McDonald And Dodds.

Murdoch Mysteries.

Father Brown.

Bargain Hunt.

Escape To The Country.

Bargain Hunt.

Border Security: International. (PG,

Escape To The Country.

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

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

Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

Escape To The Country. (R)

I Escaped To The Country.

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

Steam Train Journeys. (PG)

The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

10.45 Movie: Tightrope. (1984) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Deadpool 2. (2018) (MA15+, R)

11.00 Movie: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016) (MA15+, R)

1.00 Heavy Lifting. (PG, R)

7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Pit lane.

8.00 Movie: Rampage. (2018) (M, R)

10.15 Movie: Alien 3. (1992) (M, R)

12.40 Scrap Kings. (PG, R)

6.00pm Movie: The Replacements. (2000) (PG, R) Keanu Reeves.

8.30 Movie: Air Force One. (1997) (M, R) Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman.

11.05 Movie: Transporter 2. (2005) (M, R)

12.50 Movie: Black Mass. (2015) (MA15+, R)

7.00 Movie: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002) (PG, R)

10.15 Movie: Bad Boys. (1995) (MA15+, R)

1.00 Sound FX: Best Of. (R)

2.00 NFL 100 Greatest. (PG, R)

10.50 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Grantchester. (M, R) 8.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.30 The Case Of Caylee Anthony. (M) 11.30 House. (M, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

8.40 Movie: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966) (MA15+, R)

4.45pm To Be Advised.

7.15 Movie: The Great Escape. (1963) (PG, R) Steve McQueen, James Garner.

10.45 Movie: Aces High. (1976) (M, R) Malcolm McDowell.

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PG, R)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.30 Matildas Magazine Show. 11.00 Elementary. (M, R) 11.55 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.50 Infomercials. (PG) 1.20 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 1. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. 9.10 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v South Africa. 12.00 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 2.00 Scorpion. (PG, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (MA15+) 12.15 Movie: The Bombing. (2018) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines. (2003) (M, R)

10.45 Movie: 2 Guns. (2013) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

10.30 Hustle & Tow. (M)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Dalgliesh. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

11.35 Chicago P.D. (MA15+)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 18. Japanese Grand Prix. 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG) 1.45 Home Shopping.

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

8.00

The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R)

10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (PG) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.10pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.15 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Mom. (M, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.35 Movie: I Am Bruce Lee. (2012) (M, R)

10.15 Movie: Day Of The Dead. (1985) (MA15+, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M)

10.10 Escaping Polygamy. (M, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+) 9.25 Atlanta. (MA15+) 9.55 Blind Love.

5.30pm Insight. (R) 6.30 Domino Masters. (PG)

7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG) 8.30 The Good Fight. (M) 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+, R)

10.30 True Believers. (MA15+)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Friends. (PG,

Friends. (PG,

The Big Bang Theory. (PG,

Seinfeld. (PG,

Frasier. (PG,

Home Shopping.

Infomercials. (PG,

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG,

Friends. (PG,

Friends. (PG,

The Big Bang

6.45 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 7.40 Abandoned Engineering. (M)

8.35 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+) 9.30 Cracking The Code. (M)

10.30 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (MA15+) 9.25 PEN15. (MA15+) 10.25 VICE. (MA15+)

Fri Oct 7

Shire Luncheon—9:30am start, Laidley Cultural Centre, bookings required. Ph 0439030677

Rusticated art exhibition— Robbie Greer opening night at Hypatia s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley. 6pm. 0448 326 246

Sat Oct 8

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip— Pittsworth craft and fine food show, pick up Lowood 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Gatton 7.30am. 54261468

Fri Oct 14

Crime Stoppers Bowls Night— Teams of 4, $20 p/p includes sausage sizzle and raffle. 6pm Gatton Bowls Club

Sat Oct 15

Free Plant Program—Rosewood Showgrounds, available to Ipswich City Council residents, proof of residency required. Visit ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/ initiatives/free-plant-program Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Oct 16

My Local Market Jumble am12pm, Porters Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

General Meeting—to elect a committee to assist in the ongoing management of the Ma Ma Creek Cemetery, Ma Ma Creek Hall, 2pm.

Tue Oct 18

Queensland Largest Roast— 9.30am Gatton Seniors Centre, conbating social isolation and loneliness one fork at a time, entertainment with Kevin and Sheree, lucky door, raffles, and more, $12pp. 0439030677

Fri Oct 21

Seniors Month Bush Trip— Southbank, departs Gatton Seniors Centre 8am, $15, leaving Brisbane 3pm, RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Sat Oct 22

Rock n Roll Dance Time—Gatton Shire Hall, 7pm-10pm, gold coin entry, professional rock n roll dance performances, prize for best dressed 1950s theme. 5462 3355

Seniors Month High Tea— 1.30pm -4.30pm, Gatton Seniors Centre, enjoy an afternoon of elegance, prize for best dressed, $10pp tables of six available. RSVP Oct 17. 0439030677

Sun Oct 23

Cahill Park Community Market—

Buaraba St Gatton 9-2pm. New and preloves wares, great food and live music.

Wed Oct 26

Seniors Month Bus Trip— Oz Bush Foods Ropeley, bus leaves 9.30am from Gatton Seniors Centre, Aboriginal smoking ceremony, taste and touch garden tour, bush food morning tea, $15pp. 0439030677

Sat Oct 29

Artisan s Gathering—8am-2pm, Forest Hill School of Arts, local stall holders, food and coffee, art demo and stall, entertainment, yoga, reiki, raising funds to support work of the Leukaemia Foundation.

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Two Cuppucino 0409481681

Mon Oct 31

Halloween Fright Night Tick/ Treat—4.30pm-8pm Lockyer Community Centre, free entry. 5462 3355

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

October 3-9, 2022

ARIES

Harmonious partnerships and creative coupledom are highlighted as the Full Moon and Jupiter (in Aries) plus the Sun and Venus (in Libra) rev up relationships and joint ventures. If you combine diplomacy with dynamism (and Ram charm with a sense of adventure) then you’ll sail through challenges. Balance is the key. Your motto is from actress Claire Danes (who has Sun in Aries and Moon in Libra): “Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.”

TAURUS

Moon stirs up inner compulsions, submerged secrets or hidden resentments. You could also become obsessed about someone from your complicated past. If you’re a bright Bull, you’ll learn from your mistakes, let go and move on. Inspiration for the week is from actress Kate Winslet (who turns 47 on Wednesday): “The good and bad things are what form us as people … change makes us grow.”

GEMINI

This week the Full Moon focus is on friendships: how to nurture them, keep them … and then let them go if you have outgrown each

LIBRA

Expect some relationship rumbles, as the Full Moon stimulates your partnership zone. Singles – look for love with an amorous Aries or an adventurous Aquarius (but don’t let them walk all over you). If you’re attached, now is the time to stand up for what you believe in. Otherwise your proactive partner could take the reins and ride the relationship in the direction and manner they prefer, with little input from you. A shared vision is vital for romantic longevity.

SCORPIO

You have strong likes and dislikes, and you don’t do things by halves. Especially when

word – cooperation – will get you a lot further, with fewer tantrums and tears. Positive Pluto aspects promise group activities, intense communication and powerful conversations.

(a fellow-Scorpio) says, “Often you have to rely on intuition.”

SAGITTARIUS

The Full Moon and Jupiter light up your drama zone so expect a week of extremes – every-

Sat Nov 5

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, David C.

Mulgowie Fresh Farmers Market7am - 11am, Mulgowie Hall Recreation Grounds, over 50 stalls, hot food, plants, vegetables, live music and lots more. 0417 799 679

Sun Nov 6

Gatton Village Markets—7-11am at Lake Apex, See FB or ph 0492831969

My Local Market Walloon am11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Thur Nov 10

Peace Ladies Fellowship Stall— 9am, in front of Gatton IGA. 0754621334

Sun Nov 13

My Local Market Walloon—7am11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Sat Nov 19

Uniting Church garage sale— 7am, UCA Maitland St, Gatton. Books, plants and more.

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Nov 20

My Local Market Plainland—7am12pm, Porter s Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

to long-term platonic relationships. Attached Twins – stop being scatterbrained and super-

forwards again, so your sweetheart is looking to you for some sensible and balanced advice. Singles – love and friendship are linked.

CANCER

Are you making the most of your mind? With Pluto and Mercury (which is now direct) activating your communication zone, detailed research and strategic thinking will take you far. Courtesy of the Full Moon, it’s a good

a professional project, give a speech, launch a website or start a social media campaign. But don’t underestimate the hard work and patience it will take to keep the wheels of progress turning.

LEO

The Full Moon and Jupiter rev up your gypsy gene and activate your adventure zone. So it’s a good time to escape somewhere special, whether it’s a much-anticipated holiday or a spontaneous weekend getaway. With Mercury moving forwards in your money

planning. Your motto is from fellow-Leo, artist Andy Warhol: “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.”

VIRGO

Mercury is moving forwards in your sign so communication, travel and relationships should all start to improve. But the big lesson to learn is how to diversify and delegate. No one (not even a super-effective Virgo) is indispensable. And expect some dramatic developments to do with lust or loot, as the Full Moon stimulates your sex and money zones.

between a dream date and a disappointing dud, so tread carefully.

ments and dummy-spits. A troubled teenager or a feisty friend could push your buttons. So try to keep your composure, and don’t give

fessional projects are favoured – as long as you’re not a Sagittarian smart-aleck. Listen to the wise advice of a trusted colleague, teacher or mentor.

CAPRICORN

The Sun’s visiting your career zone, which boosts your ambitious streak. You’re keen to get ahead but don’t trample over others on

right between your personal and professional lives. Relationships will be complicated this week when passion is combined with power plays, and romance is coupled with responsibility. So expect some domestic dramas, as the Full Moon triggers prima donna moments

AQUARIUS

It’s a good week to expand your world via exciting local friendships and international contacts. If you link up with like-minded people, then it will open up new doors of opportunity. But be careful what you post online, as a casual comment could lead to

up your adventurous, spontaneous side. If you must be rebellious, then aim to be a rebel with a worthy cause.

PISCES

With Mercury moving forwards in your partnership zone, you’ll feel more motivated to sort out relationship problems than at other times. And you have a good chance of success, solutions and are prepared to compromise. But money matters could come to a head on the weekend when the Full Moon lights up

Acoustic Jam last Fri/mth 9am12pm Laidley Pioneer Village 0457600022

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

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

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

Boutique Market 9am-2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB @ukefreaks

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre 0455251581

Chug-along Social Group 2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am12pm $5 0412685125

Community Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm-8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin. Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355

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

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0413046168

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

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels

vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

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

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

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Games Morning Gatton Cota Seniors, 2nd & 4th Thu/mth 9am12pm gold coin. 0439030677

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

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

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

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

Glamorgan Vale CWA - 9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

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

Glenore Grove QCWA Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0419642913

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0421286821

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

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

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Mon 2-5pm Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

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

Lockie's Toy Club toy library pro-

gram Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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

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

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

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

Lockyer Valley 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 13pm 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 3rd Tue/mth at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA Hall 54261514

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

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

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468

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

0448326246

Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Wallon 7am11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undenominational Christian Services 4pm Sun Coominya Community Hall; 7.30pm Wed at Cabanda Day Respite Centre Rosewood 0429602627

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

MACE,Ruth

LateofLaidleyandformerlyofNewcastle, passedawaypeacefullyatLaidleyHospitalon 26thSeptember,2022,aged79years.

BelovedWifeofJohn.DearlylovedMotherand Mother-in-lawofDeborahandDavidPaynter; GregandRaquel,CraigandDebbie,andLyndal. AdoredGrandmaofBen,Jayden,James, Samantha,Liam,Jenna,KyleandJye,andGreat GrandmatoMaverickandGrayson.LovedSister toBill(dec'd),Marion(dec'd),andMargaret.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendRuth'sfuneral,tobeheldatStSaviour's AnglicanChurch,28AmbroseStreet,Laidley. Servicecommencingat11.00am,Thursday6th October,2022.

WESSLING,GrahamAllan

LateofGatton,passedawayatPrincess AlexandraHospitalon26thSeptember2022, aged79years.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendGraham'sfuneral,tobeheldattheGatton CemeteryGardenChapel,servicecommencing at10:00am,Tuesday11thOctober2022.

ANNUALGENERALMEETING

AGMoftheGattonAmbulance Committeewillbeheldon Tuesday18thOctober2022 at7pmattheGattonQASStation 90SpencerSt,Gatton

Allmembersofthepublicare invited&welcometoattend.

TS

Australian

TAYLOR,GwendolineFrancies "Gwen"

LateofWinwill,formerlyofFordsdalepassed awaypeacefullyatStAndrew'sHospital Toowoombasurroundedbyfamilyon27th September.2022,aged95years.

Goetsch

Auction A/C Keith Holley

This Saturday 8th October at 9am 2 Smith Street, Gatton

Workshop equip & tools, Le-Velocette motorbike partly restored, Motorbike books & manuals, AJS Matchless & Le-Velocette motorbike parts, retro & antique furniture, collectables, household items & much more

LateofAlstonvilleNSWandformerlyofGatton, passedawaypeacefullyon 26thSeptember,2022,aged93years.

BelovedwifeofRobin(dec’d).DearlylovedMother ofJohn(dec'd),Judi,andJennifier(dec'd).

LovedSisterandSister-in-lawofMax(dec'd)and Merle,Pearl(dec’d)andBob(dec’d) andlovedAunty.

BelovedGrandmotherofBrooke,Jess,Bonney, OliviaandSerena.BelovedGreat-grandmotherof BodieandNash.

Relativesandfriendsarerespectfullyinvitedto attendHazel'sfuneral,tobeheldattheGatton CemeteryGardenChapel,servicecommencing at10.30am,Friday7thOctober.

TS

HANGAN,RodneyJames

BelovedWifeofNed,DearlylovedMotherand Mother-in-lawofRussellandPauline,Jennifer TaylorandNeilDavies,SandraandLance Pollock,RobynandTerryLynch.Adored GrandmotherandGreat-grandmotherofBelinda, Andrew,Amy,Sally,Chelsea,Luke,andDaniel; Lacey,Lucas,Aisling,andMarcus.LovedSister, Sister-in-law,AuntyandGreat-Auntytoher extendedfamily.

Fullfuneraldetailswillbepublishedon Wednesday12thOctoberin TheLockyerandSomersetIndependent.

TS

Australian

BURCHMANN,LornaLena

LateofRegisAgedCare,Gatton,andformerly ofRockside,passedawaypeacefullyon 1stOctober2022,aged88years.

Fullfuneraldetailstoappearinlatereditionsof TheLockyerandSomersetIndependent, TheToowoombaChronicleandTheQldTimes.

Wattle Grove Speckle Park Annual Bull Sale Saturday 15th October at 3pm Toowoomba Showgrounds

Kalbar Cattle Sale Saturday 22nd October at 2pm Kalbar Showground Yards

Clearing Sale

A/C NA & JA Neumann

Sunday 23rd October at 9am 302 Rosewood Laidley Road, Lanefield

Tractors, Machinery, Field Silos, Irrigation, Tools and much more

Property Auction & Clearing Sale

W H Renz

Saturday 29th October at 9am

821 954

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Ph 0421 313 466

Silky-oak dining chairs, 9 all matching in varying conditions, wooden frames & seats with curved plywood backs, original darkish stain, good for a makeover project, from $10 to $30 Ph. 0428 198 333

Stamp albums from 1981 to 1992, as well

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

stamp

GARDENING

Stihl FS38 brushcutter, 27cc 2-stroke curved shaft line trimmer with bump feed line head. Serviced & tuned in VGC - $90. Ph: 0413 631 863.

Stihl FS56 brushcutter/curved shaft line trimmer, older Japanese built model, serviced & tuned, VGC - $80. Ph: 0413 641 863.

Bromeliads - potted or cuttings, potted aloe vera also available. Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 5313.

Ph: 0456 761 391

HAY & PRODUCE

Farm fresh navel oranges - Glamorganvale

Ph Barry 0402 058 098 or Kym 0497 225 681

Hay for sale - small square & round bales. Ph: 0432 629 192 / 07 5462 4965.

Farm fresh mandarins Glamorganvale Ph Barry 0402 058 098

MACHINERY

Wanted - 4 row covington planter in working condition. Ph: 0428 427 815

VY Commodore wagon, as is, 326,500km, runs well, 2 sets of wheels including GMH originals. Ph: 0407 122 325.

Tailgate

BOOKS

Patricia Cornwell,

CARAVANS, CAMPING &

MISCELLANEOUS

The Lockyer & IndependentSomerset

RESULTS

J.Budd, S.Reck, D.McGill, H.Haines.17.

October 15th A.G.M. at 10am, followed by a barbecue in appreciation of the good work by our two boys Damian & Doug.

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Club Mens Singles Championships. Open. Winner. Ron Zabel 14 d. Ken Degen 6 Consolation. Winner. Brad Purcell 21 d. Kenn Collier 2.

Congratulations to all. Night play commences on Monday 10th October at 6pm. Enquiries John Ph 0408631292

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Thursday 28th September we had a pairs game and another playoff in the A singles. Winners on the day were Phil Gregory and Linda Winkeler who def Cindy Mills and Neville Finlay in the pairs game, and Keith McWhirter who def. Len Smyth in the A singles.

Sunday 2nd October was our Cancer Charity Day sponsored by Brian Loveland and his band of helpers. The day started wet but we were able to get in 12 ends

to be. A very big thanks to everyone involved and despite the lower numbers than usual due to the early rain, the day became a very enjoyable and successful fund raiser. Also, a big thank you to all the sponsors on the day. Without you days like this could not happen.

Members and visitors please note that you are invited to play on Thursdays with names in by 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start and on Sundays with names in by 12.00pm for play at 12.30pm.

Please Contact Gerrit Winkeler on 5424 2569 should you wish to be involved with away games which ensure we have visitors at our home games. It’s time to get involved and make sure that Bowls in Toogoolawah continues into the future. Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

1.Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 9th October. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2.Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 15th November. Sponsors will be L J Hooker Esk and Toogoolawah.

3.Our next $10.00 Barefoot and Barby Day will be held on Saturday 15th October.

Please let your friends and associates know and help to make these days successful. Names in by 1.00pm for 1.30 start.

4.Players are still 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.

5.Round 2 of our A Grade Championships will continue next week with John Greany to play Gerrit Winkeler. See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Wednesday 28th September, 2022.

Putting: Jeff Etherden 24 putts

LOCKYER Valley kickboxer Lakota Bronson has fought her way to achieve a national title.

Lakota fought up her weight division on September 10 to win the World Kickboxing Federation Junior Australian Lightweight Title.

Lakota’s father Ian Bronson said she came into the ‘outsmarted’ her stronger ute rounds.

“The crowd loved it, it was a really good tough enter-

Last year, she won her Queensland title and has defended it ever since, giving her a shot at the Australian Title.

“That win has brought her said.

“She doesn’t take easy gotten pretty good pretty

Pins: Pro Greg Heuston Div 1 Daniel Hauser Div 2 Luke Carson Div 3 Anthony Sheppard

The second round of Club Championships will be play on 15/10/2022.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Sunday 25 September 2022 Mixed Foursomes

Gross: Winner: Shane Kopelke

Results

Winner:

New Members are always welcome at our Bridge Club.

If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, you will be made most welcome, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners are held on Tuesday morning arrival 8.45am at the same venue, these are held in The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. GOLF

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 24th September The Ladies played a Single Stableford for Trish Harris’s Trophies.

Winner: Shirley Hulett 43 points Runner Up: Judy Logan 36

Rundown: O Luck 35, T Harris 35, B Panzram 35

Pins: Pro Barbara Panzram Div 1 Barbara Panzram Div 2 Helen Gilbert Div 3 Julie Murray

Thursday 29th September Open Single Stableford

Winner: Ray Davis 37 points Runner Up: Dave Cannard 36

Rundown: K Luck 35, J Lewis 35, G Rodgers 34, K Hauser 34, A Paroz 34 Pins: Pro Paul McFie Div 1 --- Div 2 Ray Davis

Saturday 1st October and Men’s and Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting for Trophies provided by Bruce Frizzell and Barbara Panzram and also the First Round of 2022 Club Championships

Ladies Winner: Teena Pyers 110/73 Runner Up: Helen Gilbert 101/74 ocb

Rundown: B Panzram 91/74, J Sippel 100/74, K Lehmann 86/74, S Taylor 97/75 Putting: Jan Sippel 28 putts

Pins Pro: Cheryl Sternberg Div 1 Cheryl Sternberg Div 2 Christine Scheiwe Div 3 Dot Manteufel

The Men’s Winner: Frank Sippel 95/69 Runner Up: Derryl James 89/71

Rundown: T Stapleford 90/71, T Dennien 72/71, L Carson 87/71, G Rodgers 92/72, P Mihulka 84/72, P McFie 81/72, R Vela 89/72, R Stagg 84/72, D Hauser 79/73,J Etherden 79/73, C Bichel 76/73

Winner:

Lakota Bronson won the World Kickboxing Federation Junior Australian Lightweight Title.

good pretty quick.”

The 17-year-old started old, following in her former world champion mother’s footsteps.

She has now run out of said they are looking for a suitable opponent before she turns 18.

record and the right accredian amateur title,” he said.

Although she’s a champifoundation.

“Martial arts is her way of something she does on the side.

“She’s always constantly

Optimistic outlook ahead for Lockyer’s cricket season

THE 2022/23 cricket season kicks off on Saturday with unprecedented expectation and excitement.

Lockyer Cricket has undergone a root and branch revamp, by the Ipswich Association Competition and re-

senior cricket to one day make their debut against the Ipswich Northsiders at Captain Chris O’Brien, who contested the

Championship for south weekend.

The Vikings stunned the appearance, winning the

enter A Grade after some of any country area,

synthetic track, with their

emerging from the fringes, giving the opportunity to big-hitting representative

do some serious damage. steady Ethan Simpson in the top order.

as day-nighters under Any new cricketer to the area is invited and

GRACE CRICHTON

The 17-year-old Lockyer Valley athlete ‘outsmarted’ her opponent to win the title.

PHOTOS: IAN BRONSON