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It’s over and outage Somerset and Moreton residents in wi-fi limbo after services cut off for days ◗ By Liam Hauser

A NUMBER of people in Wamuran, D’Aguilar and Woodford have voiced immense frustration and dismay as their nbn and Wi-Fi connections repeatedly drop out.

While the problem has affected some residents

for a number of years, the issue has been particularly troublesome for the past several weeks amid rainy conditions and storms.

Many residents are fed up and urgently wanting the problem rectified, but are unsure how this can happen.

A number of residents contacted The Sentinel, while the newspaper also reached out to Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, as well as NBN Co. Mr Young said he was acutely aware of the situation and was working with the Telcos and nbn to

improve the services in the growing community.

Mr Young said reliable internet and mobile coverage was a necessity and not a luxury in the 21st century.

“When the Coalition was last in government, we were able to provide an additional 61,232 NBN connections for

residents and an additional three mobile towers in the Longman community,” he said. Head of nbn Local Queensland, Kylie Lindsay, said recent severe weather and main power outages across Queensland resulted in a loss of internet service.

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ease congestion DRIVERS can expect the Caboolture-Bribie Island Road southbound entry ramp arrangement to be open for use early this year on the Bruce Highway, to improve congestion and manage incidents.

The new ramp arrangement will use Smart Motorways technologies, which aims to improve safety, reduce stop-start travel and provide more accurate travel times.

Using this new technology, ramp signals will be used to open four traffic lanes on the ramp during peak driving times or to respond to incidents on the road network between Caboolture and Bribie Island.

Powered by Smart

Bruce Highway Pine River to Caloundra Road - Smart Motorways Stage 2 artists impression Motorways technology, ramp signals will be activated to open four traffic lanes on the ramp during high demand periods or in response to incidents on the road network.

Death in police operations, Caboolture ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Marina Gomide

A 37-year-old man was declared dead at Caboolture Hospital, after being detained in a police vehicle.

Emergency services responded to disturbance reports in Beachmere during the early morning of January 5, leading officers to find a man acting erratically at the house.

After being detained and placed in the back of a police vehicle, the man continued to act increasingly erratically, prompting officers to remove him from the car and call for medical assistance.

Once at the hospital, the man was declared deceased.

The State Coroner has

been advised and an independent investigation is being conducted by the Ethical Standards Command, overseen by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by using www.police.qld.gov. au/reporting or call 131 444.

Bribie Island Road Interchange Southbound

The addition of two new outside lanes on the ramp will provide greater storage capacity to help manage traffic entering the highway.

These lanes will be available for temporary use when the overhead sign is displaying a speed limit and when the ramp signals are not in use, the ramp will revert to two-lane operations.

The new ramp arrangement is being delivered as part of the Bruce Highway – Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways Stage 2 (SMS2) project.

Construction for the SMS2 project started in March 2022 and technology testing is now underway at

various locations from Pine River to Caloundra Road, with works expected to be completed in early 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

The $105 million project has been jointly funded, with the Australian Government contributing $84 million and the Queensland Government contributing $21 million. The investment is estimated to support an average of 140 direct jobs over the life of the project.

Design layouts and a project visualisation are available at: www. tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/ bruce-highway-pine-riverto-caloundra-road-smartmotorways-stage-2.

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The thousands of casual roles on offer will cover work before, on, or after election day on March 16.

Electoral Commissioner

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Community fights plan Thousands sign petition in opposition to proposed TMR route ● MORETON BAY ◗ Sonia Isaacs

A GROUNDSWELL of Different community opposition to a proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) water still route set to impact hundreds Elimbah, Caboolture and safe to drink ofMoodlu residents, is gaining RESIDENTS in parts of the Somerset region may have noticed a temporary change in the taste or odour of their tap water, however, SEQWater advises the water is safe to drink.

The change in taste and odour is due to an increase in naturally occurring organic compounds known as MIB (Methylisoborneol) and Geosmin in the raw water supply to SEQwater’s Lowood Water Treatment Plant.

These naturally occurring compounds are due to increased algal levels in the raw water, which has bloomed due to recent weather conditions.

SEQWater said residents can be assured the treated water supplied from Lowood Water Treatment plant remains safe to drink and use as normal.

Though algae is filtered out through the water treatment process, it can leave behind these taste and odour compounds.

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remarkable traction.

In only a matter of weeks, a well-executed grassroots campaign has secured support from 5,000 concerned petitioners.

Following the shock announcement by Department of Transport and Main Roads in the weeks leading up to Christmas, that up to 120 homes could be potentially resumed if the BHWA stage 4 route options go ahead, local residents have been working tirelessly around the clock to galvanise the community to present a unified show of strength rejecting the TMR proposal ahead of the February 9 community consultation cut-off date.

Alongside launching the parliamentary petition in mid-December, principal petitioner, Jason Smith, said he was pleased to see the community rallying together to provide a strategic and pragmatic response to fight the proposal. He said the focus was now on obtaining

Representative residents talk to people at the Caboolture Markets

Local residents met with organisers and elected representatives in December 2023 between 6,000-10,000 signatures before the petition closure in February. A goal of lodging up to 1,000 written community submissions outlining concerns surrounding current routes and suggested alternative options was also on the table.

Mr Smith said one of the key focuses in TMR selecting the current options was the assumption that all land east of the rail line will be residential and houses.

“There are a number of generational farms on the east side of railway line at Elimbah that we know people will not be willing to sell. We are also concerned that no

budget has been allocated for resumptions and that compensation won’t occur in an adequate or timely manner,” Mr Smith said.

A public Facebook group established as a community information and sharing platform for people impacted or opposed to the current Stage 4 route options has already amassed 1.9K members.

Mr Smith said the Facebook group continued to grow, and members were now looking to broaden the message by approaching and including other interest groups that utilised the area, including mountain bikers and walking

groups, as well as engaging conservation groups around potential environmental impact concerns.

A working group of representative residents is looking to have a consultation session with TMR towards the end of January where they hope to discuss more desirable options for the community.

Mr Smith said the group was calling for an alternative route that went further to the west and provided well-balanced and long term regional growth options.

He said judging by the response of gaining nearly 600 petition signatures at

the group’s first ever weekly Caboolture market event on January 7 to raise awareness of the issue, it was apparent community sentiment strongly opposed the current TMR proposal.

“The community will continue to make noise and ensure that we are heard by TMR and the government on this issue. We’ve seen a huge unification of the community in response to this proposal and we are determined to continue to raise awareness and fight back in an objective and pragmatic way to make a difference,” Mr Smith said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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Remembering Madison Family of Toogoolawah teen thank community for their support ● TOOGOOLAWAH ◗ Marina Gomide

THE family of Madison Jardine has thanked the community for their incredible show of support after the 19-year-old Toogoolawah teen lost her life in a car accident on January 3.

Madison was involved in a fatal head-on collision with a truck on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk at about 5pm.

Her uncle, David Lynham, described Madison as a “kind

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“Madison was a kind, loving, and generous person who touched the lives of everyone she met,” he said.

“She was always there for her friends and family, and her infectious smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew her.”

Madison’s father, Michael, said he wanted to thank everyone in the community who had thrown their support behind the family after the loss of his “beautiful girl”.

“I would like to thank the local community for their support, as well as the support that we have received from my work

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colleagues and family.”

Since the announcement of her tragic and untimely death, an outpouring of dedications were posted on Facebook by family, friends and various community groups.

Toogoolawah State High School principal, Ross Jardine, described Madison as a “gentle spirit” filled with kindness and dedication, who made a lasting impact on everyone she knew.

Madison’s former dance studio Starlite Dancers, as well as Toogoolawah Swimming Pool and Community Gym, Esk Show Society and countless friends and family have taken to Facebook to share their sadness.

Ipswich Community Youth Service also offered assistance to the family if needed.

Madison worked as an NDIS care worker, who loved being able to take care of others, deeply caring for her ladies.

The funeral service for

Madison will be held from 11am on January 18 at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

Madison’s Go-fund-me page, created by Mr Lynham, has almost reached its goal of raising $15,000 in support of her funeral costs, and continues receiving more donations.

POLICE have charged a man after a vehicle was stolen with violence in Morayfield on December 28.

It will be alleged that just before 8am, an 18-year-old man approached a 61-year-old man near Morayfield Road and threatened him with a knife.

The younger man then obtained the keys to the older man’s vehicle, a Ford Ranger, and allegedly proceeded to drive dangerously around a nearby car park.

A short time later, the vehicle crashed into an electrical post. He was taken into custody by officers a short time later.

He was refused police bail.

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School Holiday Activities

Outrage over outage

● MORETON BAY ◗ Marina Gomide

Residents fed up with severe nbn and Wi-Fi troubles in recent weeks

WHILE school holidays are coming to an end, the list of activities kids can still enjoy during their last week of break are far from over.

Through the Active Holidays program, Moreton Bay council continues to have a range of free and low-cost activities available to entertain kids from three to 17 years old.

The program is running from January 8 to 21 and bookings are still open, offering surf lessons, high ropes, camp food cooking, hip hop workshops, skateboard clinics and sport activities, along with arts and crafts workshops.

Aside from the program activities, there is still time to take the young ones to enjoy local museums and libraries, including the Summer Reading Club.

Morayfield Sport and Events Centre is also offering casual sports sessions for pickleball, badminton, table tennis, basketball and volleyball, costing only $5 per person or $10 with equipment hire.

All the holiday activities still available can be found at https://www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/Events/SchoolHolidays.

Sport activities can be booked by contacting the centre for available sessions.

● WOODFORD ◗ Liam Hauser

A NUMBER of people in Wamuran, D’Aguilar and Woodford have voiced immense frustration and dismay as their nbn and Wi-Fi connections repeatedly drop out.

While the problem has affected some residents for a number of years, the issue has been particularly troublesome for the past several weeks amid rainy conditions and storms.

Many residents are fed up and urgently wanting the problem rectified, but are unsure how this can happen.

A number of residents contacted The Sentinel, while the newspaper also reached out to Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, as well as NBN Co. Mr Young said he was acutely aware of the situation and was working with the Telcos and nbn to improve the services in the growing community.

Mr Young said reliable internet and mobile coverage was a necessity and not a luxury in the 21st century.

“When the Coalition was last in government,

we were able to provide an additional 61,232 NBN connections for residents and an additional three mobile towers in the Longman community,” he said.

“Unfortunately, in the last round of black spot funding where 42 more mobile towers were announced, the Longman community was snubbed by the current government.

“My belief is that a big part of the solution lies with local councils who should make mobile communications part of the DA process when developers are creating new subdivisions.

“I encourage anyone who is experiencing mobile or internet issues to contact my office, so I can take up these issues with the relevant stakeholders on residents’ behalf.”

Head of nbn Local Queensland, Kylie Lindsay, said recent severe weather and main power outages across Queensland resulted in a loss of internet service for some homes and businesses in Wamuran, Woodford and D’Aguilar.

“While nbn services in the area have now been

restored, we encourage anyone experiencing issues with their service to contact their internet provider to submit a fault as there may be impacts to some individual premises because of the severe weather,” she said.

“Your internet experience at home is influenced by a number of factors that is managed by a customer’s internet provider.

“For example, where your modem is placed, older devices or the wiring in your home can affect the quality (of) your experience. “nbn is upgrading the network in Wamuran, Woodford and D’Aguilar.

“Households and businesses in parts of Wamuran can now upgrade from copper-based connections to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises, and those in Woodford and D’Aguilar will be ready to upgrade to fibre from later this year.

“Full fibre is nbn’s fastest and most reliable home internet connection.

“Anyone that wants more information about the upgrades can visit the nbn website and enter their address.”

What you said: It was becoming very obvious that individual households did not have a problem and it appeared to be something on a much broader scale.

Lorraine Hagaman, Wamuran It really is atrocious. My partner and I can’t be on a device at the same time. If one is working, the other freezes and takes minutes to change screens.

Sally, Wamuran

We have had multiple issues and were without internet for one month in November/December.

Helen Bleakley, Woodford The upshot of ours (is) that nobody can fix it.

I went to (an) Optus shop and signed up for fibre to the house installation – booked for February 8.

It was our only solution, to pay for the upgrade, as they cannot or won’t bother fixing our copper line.

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Funding to help protect koalas Feds $800k to protect our national icons THE Albanese Government is injecting almost $800,000 to protect koalas in conservation parks spanning the Moreton Bay and Wide Bay–Burnett regions.

A significant portion of these funds will be allocated to strategic projects aimed at utilising cutting-edge conservation technology to restore and safeguard over 350 hectares of koala habitat.

The City of Moreton Bay and R&M Wiseman Investments are set to benefit from this investment, leading two projects in the rapidly expanding Moreton Bay area.

These initiatives will leverage new conservation tech to enhance koala habitat connectivity, mitigate fire risks posed by weeds, and prevent koalas from encroaching into highly urbanised areas.

The utilisation of drones to monitor koala populations will support the regeneration of native plants crucial for the species’ survival.

In addition to the Moreton Bay projects, three other initiatives managed by

Koala Action Gympie Region Inc, Noosa and District Landcare Group Inc, and Ecollaboration Ltd will see the planting of 11,500 koala trees in conservation parks near Gympie, Noosa, and Eumundi.

These projects collectively aim to create a positive impact by planting native flora, removing fire-prone weeds, and utilising drones to monitor and protect koala populations.

Koalas are currently listed as endangered in Queensland, NSW, and the ACT. This investment forms part of the Albanese Government’s $76m Saving Koalas Fund, dedicated to the protection and restoration of the species and their habitats nationwide. Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, emphasised the importance of local involvement, stating, “Communities across Australia play a crucial role in protecting and conserving this beloved animal.”

“No-one wants to imagine an Australia without the koalas,” Ms Plibersek said.

“The Albanese Labor Government is making sure our kids and grandkids will still be able to see koalas in the wild.

“Communities across Australia play a crucial role in protecting and conserving this beloved animal. This funding is about supporting local groups to do what they do best – getting communities involved in protecting this iconic species.

Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Education, Senator Anthony Chisholm, highlighted the need to balance population growth with wildlife preservation.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said, “This ... is welcome news for City of Moreton Bay, and we thank the Federal Government for their support to help protect the habitat of this iconic species.

“The grant funded a thermal imagery drone survey across Brian Burke and McDowalls Road Reserves, with 20 adult koalas identified in the project area.”

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New Zealand art coming to Esk AN EXHIBITION by New Zealand artist Robbie Greer will soon be featured at the Glen Rock Gallery in Esk. Mr Greer, who now lives in the Lockyer Valley, has a unique artistic technique, creating intricate drawings using graphite, before adding a defining touch with ink, a method he refers to as the “platinum finish”.

In his upcoming exhibition at Glen Rock

Gallery, titled ‘Bits of This and That’, Mr Greer’s collection will encompasse a diverse range.

It will feature segments from his African series, as well as prints extracted

from the collaborative book ‘Beyond the Fence: In and Around the Lockyer Valley’, which was written by his partner Anna Hahn.

The book focuses on his drawings of abandoned structures scattered throughout the Valley.

The exhibition will also include coverage of historical buildings found within the Laidley Pioneer Village.

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‘Toys Boys’ help those in need

Moreton Bay’s plans for a Men’s Shed brings Christmas joy to police families BURPENGARY the Queensland Country years, as items included billy brighter future Women’s Association (QCWA) carts, Batmobiles, rocking ● MORETON BAY ◗ Marina Gomide

MORETON BAY is a step closer to its 2041 goal of being a $40 billion economy.

Over 4000 new jobs, 900 new businesses and an additional $700m in Gross Regional Product were injected into the economy last year, according to the Interim Action Plan Report Card 2023.

The importance of major sponsored events also didn’t go unnoticed, with 18 events of 2023 having generated over $18 million for local businesses, attracting almost 100,000 visitors. Mayor Peter Flannery emphasised the value of showcasing Moreton Bay’s opportunities to attract more investors.

“This year we attracted 156 investment leads, resulting in three secured major investments that will contribute $189 million in capex and 615 jobs, including 179 ongoing jobs contributing to the local economy,” he said.

This economic report coincided with the release

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● ◗ Liam Hauser

of the state-funded Shaping SEQ Regional Plan 2023, which shared how Moreton Bay, and other SEQ towns, will develop and adapt to the projected growth of the area.

Shaping SEQ predicts a population growth in Moreton Bay of over 300,000 people by 2046, planning to build over 125,000 dwellings to support this growth, along with two major infrastructure projects: the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail and the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades. These projects all work in support of the City of Moreton Bay’s 2041 goal.

The Regional Plan has been developed by the Queensland Government, working closely with 12 SEQ councils.

Its goal is to provide a sustainable framework for the growth of the region by delivering a more compact urban form, economic agglomeration, and protection and sustainable use of SEQ’s natural assets, landscape and productive rural areas.

A LARGE gathering of members and guests flocked to the Burpengary and District Men’s Shed on Thursday, December 14 for the men’s shed’s annual Christmas toy giveaway.

Boxes of handcrafted wooden toys were loaded into vehicles for transportation to Bravehearts Australia and the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme, as proceeds went to these services.

Attendees also enjoyed morning tea, courtesy of

Burpengary Green Wattles.

Having run since 2017, the Christmas toy giveaway has previously supported Ronald McDonald House, chaplains, Caboolture Domestic Violence, and Legacy Australia.

Known as the ‘Toy Boys’, up to eight members of the Burpengary and District Men’s Shed spent at least a couple of days each week constructing the wooden items throughout the year.

The range of items was greater in quantity and more diverse than in previous

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horses, small graders, wheelbarrows, train sets, kitchen sinks, snakes, baby cars, fuel tankers, hair stands, wing planes, fire engines and dollhouses.

Queensland Police Legacy Scheme secretary-manager Andrew Gough said the work of the Burpengary and District Men’s Shed was another example of community members supporting Queensland Police families that need support.

Andrew said it wasn’t just a matter of donating toys, but the mindset of helping out.

“No matter what’s in the news or how bad the world is, a lot of Australians want to help out where there’s a need,” he said.

“We’re very happy to be chosen as a recipient.”

Bravehearts counsellor Keah Wheeler said the quality of the toys was amazing, in addition to the level of detail, time and energy that went into making the items.

Keah said the toys were also “an amazing therapeutic tool”.

Andrew Gough and Keah Wheeler.

Burpengary and District Men’s Shed president Rodney Hansen said dollhouses went to the Narangba Community Aged Care facility, as items were distributed to a mix of schools and aged care homes.

Rodney also spoke favourably of a group of youngsters who learned woodwork in the meantime.

“The interesting thing is at schools we see 10-yearolds who are supposedly the troubled ones,” he said.

“It’s easy for us to expect the worst (from them) but when they see the wood, glue and Stanley screwdrivers, it changes their attitude.

“They’re keen to learn to construct things.”

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ORGANISATIONS integrating AI in Ipswich, the Somerset Region and Karana Downs area can now apply for a share in $17 million to deliver services that will help small and medium businesses (SME) to adopt AI safely and responsibly.

The AI Adopt Program was launched by the Albanese Labor Government to support SMEs to adopt

AI safely and responsibly by establishing up to five AI Adopt Centres across Australia.

The AI Adopt Centres can consist of multiple member organisations and will create a national network for SMEs, showcasing the innovative capabilities that AI can unlock, providing guidance on how to adopt AI responsibly and efficiently,

and providing specialist training to help develop specific skills to effectively manage AI. Applications for the AI Adopt Program are open until January 29. You can learn more about the program at: https:// business.gov.au/grantsand-programs/artificialintelligence-ai-adoptprogram

Waterways in good shape after rains ● MORETON BAY ◗ Marina Gomide

WHILE heavy rains of the past weeks have caused some chaos, Moreton Bay’s waterways have shown resilience according to a new report.

Healthy Land & Water’s annual report card showed the Pumicestone, Caboolture, and Stanley catchments, as well as the Central Bay and Eastern Bay, maintain their ecosystem score while Pine, Lower Brisbane and Western Bay have improved theirs.

Mayor Peter Flannery said he was heartened to see such strong results following the recent floods.

“Our waterways are

the lifeblood of our city.

Flooding and large rainfall events can cause an abundance of sediment to leave catchments and enter waterways around Moreton Bay. This impacts not only on water quality but has a flow on effect with key habitats including seagrass meadows,” he said.

“Seeing them bounce back or maintain their strong results from last year is a testament to the work our officers are doing to build resilience in these fragile, yet important, ecosystems.”

The efforts to maintain and improve this quality of water is part of Council’s Environment and Sustainability Strategy but the work is far from

over. A Biodiversity Plan is currently also being developed to manage and protect habitats, along with $31.3 million of the City of Moreton Bay’s 2023-2024 budget being allocated towards maintenance and improvement of waterways and coastal areas.

Healthy Land & Water (HL&W) is part of the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program; one of the most comprehensive catchment health monitoring and modelling programs in Australia. HL&W CEO Julie McLellan encouraged residents to view the results of the report and scale up efforts to protect their waterways before it’s too late.

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A MOTORCYCLIST was flown to hospital after colliding with a power pole in the Somerset region on Christmas eve.

The male teenager lost control of the motorbike he was riding and smashed into a power pole on the side of the road.

The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew flew to the scene shortly before 11am, where the pilot was able to land in a paddock close to where the incident occurred.

The aeromedical team treated the teen alongside local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics for multiple injuries.

The patient was flown to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Katie, Jess, Ellie, Irene, Krissy and Emily at Apex Park during the community gathering on Sunday, January 7.

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REPAIR works for the concrete batter on the D’Aguilar Highway, Blackbutt, are expected to start soon.

These works will stabilise the batter slope and minimise the likelihood of slips on to the road.

The works will take place on the eastbound lane on the D’Aguilar Highway.

Construction is expected to start in late January, weather and construction scheduling permitting.

It is expected that the majority of works will be undertaken between 7am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday.

CONVERSATIONS over a sausage sizzle proved rewarding and productive during a free two-hour gettogether at the Caboolturebased Apex Park during the afternoon of Sunday, January 7.

Between 20 and 30 people attended the event, which was dedicated to supporting the homeless and other people with financial struggles.

Many of the attendees came from the surrounding community, while some travelled from as far as Brighton.

While most of the people in attendance were in a

who sought to encourage community connections.

The event was run by community members who wanted to give something back to the local region, while Caboolture Community Action (CCA) helped promote the event.

Katie from ‘Like She Owns the Place’ supplied the sausages and bread, while Paige from ‘Creedon Property Group’ provided soft drinks and water.

Event organisers had contributed money at Christmas time to make hampers for the homeless.

With leftover money, they took a range of toiletry items

organisers, Emily Reed, said “we will be looking at connecting more with the CCA and Neighbourhood Centre once we look into everything further”.

“We would like to offer things in the future but will be looking at how we can do this to make a safe and comfortable event for everyone,” she said.

Among the conversations at Apex Park, Emily spoke with a man who tragically lost a friend over the Christmas break.

“It was nice to come together with others during a hard time, and there was a man that shared he

member was in unsafe housing,” Emily said.

Emily also made special mention of Irene Schynol, who has immersed herself in numerous community events while being homeless.

“Irene has been nothing short of amazing in helping spread the word and support her fellow community members that are struggling,” Emily said.

“She is constantly finding ways to support them and give them opportunities to share their story (and hers), and the Moreton Bay district are lucky to have such an angel in the community.”

said the attendees were thankful for what was provided and also enjoyed the conversations and connections.

Emily thanked all who were involved and their contribution to giving back to the community.

“We all have a common goal and that is to give and create a connection with our community members,” she said.

“There are already so many amazing organisations doing what they can to help those in need, and we want to contribute to this and continue to help or fill in any gaps that there may be.”

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THE 36th Woodford Folk Festival once again delivered an incredibly eclectic six days and nights of music, creativity, culture and community as thousands flocked to the

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Held from December 27 until January 1, the event delivered a packed program of music, workshops, talks and engaging experiences from over 2,000 artists, performers, musicians and p presenters.

The 2023-2024 festival was a wonderful gathering that despite hot, humid and wet conditions, saw crowds of over 100,000 turn up to immerse themselves in the colour, diversity and fun of the festival.

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REPRESENTATIVES from about 20 clubs will descend at Morayfield Shopping Centre from 9am to 5pm this Thursday and Friday for an annual club sign-on.

The clubs will be stationed near Woolworths and Target, as people can ask questions and register at any of the clubs.

There will be something for people of all ages as softball, soccer, rugby union, touch football, table tennis, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, scouts, brigades, PCYC and music will be on offer.

Attendees can explore their interests, try something different, and make new connections.

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SIX juniors from Esk Tennis Club had a taste of playing on an international stage, having been invited to participate in the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament.

On January 2 the six kids four from Esk and two from Toogoolawah - played for 10 minutes each on the show court, before letting the pros take over.

Esk Tennis Club president and coach Ian Myles said it was a thrill to see the 9and 10-year-olds have this experience.

“All the kids had a ball and were beside themselves... they were excited and nervous and just all over the place to get to play on the big professional courts,” he said.

“Having my kids go down there and have a hit on a pro

stage and getting a taste for that environment made me really excited, for me and for them.”

One of the juniors, Sasha, was also selected to do the coin toss for the Babos and Niskova match, and was allowed to keep the coin as a memento. She also obtained an autograph from worldfamous Rafael Nadal. All kids were then treated to a tour of the Pat Rafter Arena.

The invite to participate was extended by Tennis Queensland, the governing body for Tennis Australia in Queensland, to allow Esk to demonstrate the junior tennis in the region. Myles hopes it won’t be the last time either.

“We want to try to arrange to take as many kids as possible to the next Brisbane International, since kids get in for free during the first two days,” he said.

“I think it’s very important to have them get a taste of what pro tennis feels like.”

Esk Tennis Club is also celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, with many activities planned

to take place throughout the year, including the Esk Open Day, a free social tennis gathering running in conjunction with the Australian Open.

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come down and have a hit, get some coaching, win prizes, and eat some BBQ food. The Esk Tennis Club Open Day takes place at the club from 4pm to 6pm on January 28 and 29.

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Year in review for museum The year that was: activities galore at Woodford Historical Society and Museum WE HAVE such a wonderful group of members who support the historical society and museum in many ways.

This was evident as more than 500 people attended our first big event of the year: the All Small Schools Reunion.

Coinciding with the reunion, we celebrated the society’s 25th anniversary.

In August, we again hosted the Villeneuve-Neurum Reunion; 2023 was the 43rd reunion with past and new residents attending.

Sadly we lost John Harrison and Joane Morish, and later in the year we lost Glenys King and Geof Runge; past residents or school pupils of Villeneuve or Neurum.

For the second year we hosted the Eaton family reunion in October.

The reunions and other events and purchases to enhance the museum would not be possible without funding. We received $17,874 to fund seven projects; six from the City of Moreton Bay and one received from the Federal Government’s Community Grants. We appreciate the help.

All up, 3600 people visited the museum in 2023. There were people from overseas, intrastate and on holidays, and there were passers-by and local residents.

We had 10 busloads of visitors, with some enjoying their morning tea in the art group’s workroom.

We spread the word of the historical society and museum at the Woodford Show, Woodford Library displays, expos, seminars, hosting visiting clubs at the

Woodford Showgrounds and working with Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (conducting events with them).

We participated in the Tastes of Moreton, City of Moreton Bay History Seminar, Terry Young MP Seniors Expo, and the Australian Jeep Jamboree.

To attract younger members, we have started the Yarrow Club for kids; Yarrow being the dog the

Helen and Phil Eaton at the Eaton family reunion.

Archers Brothers had with them on their arrival at Durundur.

Donations have been coming into the museum, from Manny Riddle’s trumpet and cornet to books, clothing, photos and a Winston Churchill telegram.

The museum would not exist without the donations.

We thank families for entrusting us with their family’s donations.

The year featured the start of an ANZAC Day tradition in the museum where we do a pull up banner or two of a local ANZAC; James Trim was the first to feature.

For 2024 we will do two or three banners for the Cobb family. We will add more each year.

The Woodford Country Markets have gone very well, with 2023 the fifth year we

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With the markets being our main source of income, we appreciate the participation of the stallholders and customers. We even added our own stall, so members have the opportunity to

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We also enjoyed working alongside the Woodford Community Art Group on a few events.

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MORE than 200 gifts were collected and distributed as a result of the annual Christmas initiative named ‘A Little Ray of Giving’, involving staff at Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere.

Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere partnered with the Wamuran Lions Club for the occasion, to help people who needed extra support and care during the festive season.

With the fall of 2023 being the 12th successive year that the Ray White franchise undertook the initiative, Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere principal Terry Ward said the latest occasion was “nothing short of extraordinary, as our community has demonstrated unparalleled generosity”.

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Michelle said it was lovely that there would be some very happy children at Christmas as a result of the community generosity.

The gifts were distributed among two significant causes; the Caboolture Hospital Children’s Ward and the Caboolture Police Station’s ‘Operation Christmas Run’.

Caboolture Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Paediatrics, Michelle Hutch, said, “The gifts ensure that the children wake up with a present Christmas morning, as well as provides support for the year, to help provide gifts to children after they have had a procedure and been so brave, for birthdays while being in hospital.

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“That is ideal and Gran’s old house is still helping people. That’s how I’m looking at it,” Bobby Winkel added.

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This means locals don’t need to commute 30 or more minutes to Caboolture or Morayfield anymore.

While the facility opened in October 2023, many locals were unaware. Once the news about it being open was shared on Facebook last week, the response was huge, with multiple people sharing the sentiment “awesome”, “amazing news” and “about time”.

“That’s great. We basically have everything we need in Woodford,” Janessa Johnstone commented.

Medical sonographer Emilia Tabeson said while the elderly will benefit the most from the facility, it is intended to improve the accessibility for everyone in the community.

“Everyone is welcome to come in, ask questions, have a chat and make their life easier,” she said.

“The service is here to contribute to improving local’s own health by not having to wait two to three weeks for an available appointment in Morayfield, not to mention saving time and money on travel.”

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592 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market saw a sharp rise in prices for all descriptions, with competition strong. Cows and calves were particularly strong.

Peter & Elaine Horrocks, Mt Whitestone, sold a line of Droughtmaster cows with first calves at foot, for $2000.

Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold lines of Santa cows for $1410 & $1200 and lines of weaner steers for $1030 & $915.

Reinke Family, Mt Sylvia, sold Santa feeder steers for $1410 and weaner steers for $1150.

Mark Dorge, Lockyer, sold lines of aged Charbray cows for $1360, $1360 & $1140, milk tooth heifers for $1180 and milk tooth steers for $1390 & $1230.

William Goetsch, Allandale, sold milk tooth steers for $1360.

Gatton Earthmoving, Ingoldsby, sold lines of Charolais cross weaners, with steers making $1020 & $960 and heifers $970, $850, $850 & $800.

Corey Hesse, Sommerholm, sold Santa cows and calves for $2000.

Maurice Harrington, Helidon, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1310 and heifers with first calf at foot for $1825.

Geoffrey Steinhardt, Ropeley,

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John Curtin, Mt Whitestone, sold a line of Charbray cows for $1400, milk tooth heifers for $1160 and Charbray weaner heifers for $800.

Leon Manteufel, Marburg, sold Brangus cows for $1350.

Doug & Louise Gelhaar, Ingoldsby, sold Charolais cross backgrounder steers for $1100 and heifers for $1350 & $930.

Curtin Family Trust, Mt Whitestone, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1390.

Barry & Jo Coyne, Grandchester, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2100.

Dan Curtin, Mt Whitestone,

sold 5-6 month old Charbray steer calves for $890.

Olm Family Trust, Ropeley, sold Brahman cows for $1420 and $1270.

Anthony Hennessey, Thornton, sold Droughtmaster store cows for $880.

Grantley Burchmann, Ropeley, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $900 and vealer heifers for $705.

Robert West, Blenheim, sold Charolais weaner steers for $960.

Gerry Luck, Blenheim, sold Charolais weaner steers for $1000 and steer calves 5-6 months for $850.

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Emervale, Redbank Creek, sold a pen of mixed cows and calves for $1750.

WOODFORD 154 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Another wet sale saw the market strengthen again. Store cattle met strong competition, while meatworks cattle rates again improved.

Sommer Brothers, Maleny, sold Fresian cows for $1500.

Peter Brown, Nanango, sold milk tooth Brangus heifers for $1030 and weaner heifers for $760.

Glen Harrison, Kilcoy, sold Braford store cows for $895, Santa heifers for $855, lines of Brahman cross store heifers for $805 & $700, Speckle Park weaner heifers for $770 and Brahman store weaner males for $760 & $690.

J Christensen, Avocavale, sold Santa weaner males for $820 and $760.

Hodgens Partners, Bald Knob, sold Sahiwal backgrounder steers for $970.

J & G Laspina, Rocksberg, sold Droughtmaster store cows for $920.

Murray Whitwell, Mt Tarampa, sold Braford vealer calves for $700.

Gerry Carseldine, Wamuran, sold a Droughtmaster cow & calf for $2000 and Brahman cows for $1220 & 1110.

Margaret Flynn, Mt Beppo, sold Dairy cross steers for $1020 and $800.

EUMUNDI 305 head were yarded at the last Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale for 2023. Next sale will be January 16th 2024.

Sebastion Zauner, Federal, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1340 & $1280, a line of steers for $1020 and cows & calves for $1240 & $1210.

Chrissy Whordley, Kybong, sold Droughtmaster and Brahman vealer heifers for $510 & $455.

Blake Hingst, Mt Archer, sold Droughtmaster steers for $810 and Brangus vealer heifers for $560.

G & L Binney, Moy Pocket, sold Simmental cross steers for $800, $700 & $690 and vealer heifers for $520.

Kndio, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $1030.

Somerset Pastoral Company, Bellthorpe, sold Belmont steers for $1020 & $940.

Kevin McCord, Yandina, sold Hereford steers for $1210 & $860.

K & M Carter, Black Mountain, sold Droughtmaster steers for $880 and Charbray heifers for $815.

Martin Doherty, Palmwoods, sold Angus steers for $990 & $940.

Hayley Worth, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $1020, $880 & $730.

M & W Deen, Wolvi, sold Brangus steers for $950 & $780.

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The Williams family of Mt Kilcoy sold heavy, Murray Grey X feeder bullocks 24-28mths for $1760/head. Graham and Mary Bambling of Monto sold Limousin X Brahman feeder steers 18mths old for $1540/ head. Lyle Facer of Yarraman sold Charolais X feeder steers 18-20mths old for $1540/ head. R & D Mayer of Mt Byron sold Charolais X feeder steers 18-20mths old for $1530/head.

I, A & J Frohloff of Yarraman sold Charolais X feeder steers 16-18mths old for $1500/head.

Leikefett Holdings of Eskdale sold Santa X steers 18mths old for $1480/head. L & P Haynes sold Charolais X feeder steers 14-16mths old for $1330/head.

Grieve Bros of Harlin sold a quality line of Charolais X backgrounder steers 10-14mths old with pens topping at $1390, $1300 & $1280. Clint Greenhill of Coominya sold Limousin X steers 14-16mths old for $1330/ head.

Glenvale P/ship of Jimna sold Angus X steers 12mths old for $1260/head. Juandah Grazing of Lake Manchester sold Charbray steers 12mths old for $1240/ head. Graham McPherson of Kilcoy sold Charbray weaner steers 10-12mths old for $1230/head. J & C Marriott of Blackbutt sold Droughtmaster Steers 12-14mths old for $1240/ head. Luck Farming of Mt Mort sold Charbray steers 12mths old for $1210/head. Coates Farming of Maroon sold Angus X steers 12mths old for $1130/ head. Kerrod Pierce from Rockhampton sold pens of Shorthorn X steers for $1140 & $1110/head. Watonga Grazing of Nebo sold Droughtmaster weaner steers 6mths old for $920/head. E & M Cooke sold Santa steers 6-8mths old for $850/head.

Breeder quality Charbray heifers, 18mths old account Alan Dean of Conondale sold for $1420/head. I, A & J Frohloff of Yarraman sold Charolais X heifers 16-18mths old for $1170/head. A & A Cousins of Harlin sold Charbray X feeder heifers 16-18mths old for $1160/ head. Lyle Facer of Yarraman sold Charolais X feeder heifers 18mths old for $1130/head.

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Glenvale of Jimna sold Angus X feeder heifers 14-16mths old for $1050/head. Grieve Bros of Harlin sold Charolais X heifers 10-14mths old with pens topping at $1000, $960, $920 and $900/head.

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WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT

WELCOME back to my Property Market updates. I hope my regular and new readers enjoyed a safe and wonderful holiday season. Thanks for the positive feedback on my 2023 reflection and 2024 market outlook, in which I wrote that I remain cautiously optimistic, despite geopolitical instability and some domestic disparity between states.

Housing stands as a fundamental necessity.

Australia’s population was 26.6 million as of June 30 2023, having grown by 624,100 or 2.4%.

To put this into perspective, it’s akin to incorporating one-and-a-half Canberras into our population, necessitating additional accommodation, services, infrastructure, and schools etc.

Beginning December 2023, there were 247,000 properties listed for sale nationwide, marking a 32% decrease compared to the same period five years prior, when Australia housed 1.7 million fewer people.

This is a record shortage of properties.

Approximately seven years ago, when the population was 2.5 million less than it is today, there were 78,000 properties for rent. By contrast, current data indicates a mere 30,000 properties available for rent, signaling a persistent housing shortage not only in 2024 but for some time yet.

The added pressure of internal migration from southern states has been well documented.

So perhaps it’s less surprising than it once would have been,

2024 Q1 begins: Housing supply remains tight, both for sale and rent.

that the median dwelling value in Brisbane just overtook Melbourne.

In December, the Greater Brisbane median dwelling value was $787,000, surpassing Melbourne’s median value for the first time since July 2009. Our capital city now has the thirdhighest median dwelling value, behind Sydney and Canberra.

It is worth noting here that the RBA Economic Outlook in Nov 2023 stated‘ year-ended population growth is assumed to have peaked in the September quarter at around 2½ per cent, after which it is expected to decline back to its pre-pandemic average of around 1½ per cent’ and ‘ economic activity is forecast to be more resilient than was expected a few months ago, although growth will remain

THE gleaming new Ute pulled in beside me outside the holiday crowded bakery.

The bloke with the stylish shave up the sides, with a little crown of hair look, got out and gave me an aggressive glare.

‘Don’t open your doors into my Ute, don’t even let some of that mud crap on your ?!?!box get on mine,’ he said loudly enough there was no doubt.

He and his kids waddled off to the large queue at the bakery.

His wife looked over apologetically.

‘His whole life is invested in his Ute,’ she said quietly.

The black paintwork had been polished to a high shine.

The 22 inch mag wheels had also been polished.

I’m certainly not sure about low profile tyres on a 4x4, but as mates would say, ‘it looks Fat’.

The tray body had compartments for everything from repair tools to a swing out gas BBQ. It was topped off by a tray roof rack with those orange plastic sand mats.

Everything was in its place and every part of original body and added extra tray and compartment was

neatly colour matched.

Inside it had two screens with glorious colour maps and dials, (fake?) stainless or aluminium inserts and electric everything seats.

By contrast my 8-year-old Ute had a couple of shovels, a crowbar and a few plastic fuel tanks in the back tray (with a couple of cuts of

Under My Skin It’s a resolution revolution — don’t argue.

On the last day of December I said to myself, “Self, what is your New Year’s resolution?”

SELF: “Don’t argue.”

ME: “I haven’t said a word.”

SELF: “No, that’s your resolution — don’t argue.

Throughout 2024 you are not going to argue with anyone unless you have to defend the honour of the family or speak in a court of law.”

So that’s it. The next 12 months will be an argument-free zone. If someone disagrees with me, contradicts me, or provokes me with “what would you know”; “you’re wrong”; or “what sort of idiot are you?”

I’ll simply smile and say “yes, you’re probably right.”

Life’s too short to spend precious time arguing. The result of any war of words is usually depressing anyway — I lose.

So why waste golden moments wasting time and energy, neither of which are in bulk supply for some of us.

Happy times Don’t you love it when young people go out of their way to spread happiness? I was given an account of one great example that occurred on the very congested Bruce Highway between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane on December 30.

Traffic had ground to a halt. People were out of their vehicles talking and playing games. Two young blokes on their way to the Gold Coast for New Year distributed multiple medium-strength beer cans to others (passengers only) caught in the traffic.

When things cleared a little they proceeded to a service station. There they bought 40 happy meals and handed them out to fellow travellers “because everyone should be happy at this time of the year”.

That helped restore my faith in young people and in people generally. Basically, most people are good. It’s a shame the small minority go out of their way to be spread

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with Chris Wease, Senior Sales Agent at Remax Living, Woodford. increase would be the peak of recent hikes.

The Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s biggest lender, is forecasting a 3.6% cash rate by end of 2024, Westpac has the rate at 3.85, and ANZ suggests 4.1.

NAB anticipates that the cash rate will still be at 4.35% and then fall to 3.35 by the end of 2025.

Consumer price index (CPI) data for the three months to December 31 (which the RBA uses to assess inflation) will be released on January 31.

I look forward to bringing this audience further updates and property market statistics,

living trends and data throughout 2024. If you would like advice or assistance in your personal real estate journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or email cwease@remaxliving.com.au. It is my pleasure to be of service.

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Henry Somerset This old Ute

below trend and this will help to achieve a better balance between supply and demand in the economy’.

Yet, they also point out that ‘weak demand for new housing, high construction costs and ongoing capacity constraints – reflecting shortages for some skilled trades – are also expected to continue to weigh on new building approvals and dwelling investment in the period ahead.’

These factors, among others, are referenced by several economists in their predictions of interest rate changes to come.

There are conflicting opinions about whether or not one more rate hike will be handed down next month, but there seems to be less contention after that, with all four of the big banks confident that a February

timber, some rope and some wire strewn about).

My spanners with a good coating of grease and the electric tools were in buckets on the rear seat of the crew cab.

There’s a few dints in the bull bar where the Ute did some bulldozer activity, pushing through some scrub in a fire emergency.

The towbar has a couple of D shackles and useful bits of chain and wire hanging off it like sheep dags.

There’s no known electronics on my old Ute. I thought electric windows were luxury.

And my old Ute is generally covered in dust, but in this last month a good coat of watery mud thrown up from every puddle.

My old Ute is a work tool with

which I have as much emotional attachment as a spanner or crowbar - except when I can’t find the right spanner and get a bit antsy.

The Ute starts reliably, runs on all grades of diesel, and so long as the oil and water are topped up and changed regularly, it just goes and goes.

It ain’t a fashion statement, as increasingly utes have become.

Old mate standing in the bakery queue kept looking back at his Ute and comparing it with others parked up and down the street.

Other than the local plumber, whose Ute had obviously had a recent mud soaked emergency job, mine was the only one not gleaming and not ready to enter a Ute Muster competition.

I mentioned this to old mate’s lady and she winced.

Did I know, she said, that their Ute cost more on

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their toxic meanness.

In Tim we trust Aren’t we lucky we can trust the science, especially when we can plan our future on advice from experts like Tim Flannery.

Professor Flannery is one of Australia’s leading writers on climate change, is an internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, and was named Australian of the Year in 2007.

That was the year he famously claimed, “Even the rain that falls isn’t actually going to fill our dams.”

I wonder what that liquid stuff is that’s flowing over dam walls and being released from dams in many parts of Australia at the moment.

In 2008 he said, “The water problem is so severe for Adelaide that it may run out of water by early 2009.”

Nah, sorry Tim. Missed by that much.

And way back in 2004 he said, “I think there is a fair chance Perth will be the

21st century’s first ghost metropolis.”

Two decades on and those idiots in Perth haven’t fled the doomed city. They are still not listening to you Tim. But don’t worry, your fellow climate catastrophe crusader Chris Bowen is.

Just briefly More people are again asking if the legendary Woodford Folk Festival has degenerated into a B-grade political forum, where only selected politicians and their aligned activists are given voice. What a shame if the trend continues. After all, it’s publicly funded.

It’s official — Baby Boomers are cheap drunks.

According to research, Millennials spend $103 a week on booze, Gen Xers $68, and Boomers $35. (I know a bloke who spills more than that.)

Democracy, Queensland style. Call a meeting of faceless unelected men, and Plus One, to elect a new Premier and Deputy Premier. Plus One is elected

monthly finance payments than their house payment.

I haven’t seen their house, but I doubt it gleams as much as their Ute. I suggested that was a big investment for a young family.

She agreed, but said at least it was a tax deduction as a ‘work Ute’.

I must have raised my eyebrows, but she sheepishly said, ‘I know it won’t get dirty or scratched at work, but boys have to play pretend these days!’.

I congratulated her on her sense of humorous reality, but said I had the leave in my real Ute on a real job.

She laughed, then checked none of my old Ute mud had dared to flick onto her man’s precious gleaming new Ute.

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Premier. Someone has to phone the new Deputy to tell him he has been elected because he wasn’t invited to the meeting.

Newspaper editorial recently carried the headline “BOM needs all the helps it can get”. Maybe BOM should pray for divine guidance from the weather God, whoever She may be.

We should be confident there will be no secrets about the Brisbane (formerly Palaszczuk) Olympics, now that Grace Grace is in charge.

We all know how open and accountable she was as Education Minister, with the plans to bulldoze the heritage-listed East Brisbane State School for the Gabba redevelopment. More of an integrity-free zone than a school zone.

I told my wife to embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

We’re told Queensland is failing to close the gap on major targets for First Nations people. They shouldn’t worry — the

By SKINHEAD Queensland Government is drawing up a treaty. That should do the trick. Memo Opposition Leader David Crisafullofit — don’t blame Labor for all Queensland’s problems.

Yes, successive governments have created many but pick the ones that matter most, especially those that resonate with voters. There are enough issues to nail the government with without over-egging the pudding.

Thought for the Week: A negative person sees a glass of water half empty. A positive person sees a glass of water half full. A sensible person sees a glass of water, tips most out, adds two shots of single malt whisky, and says “cheers”.

(Post-Christmas) Quote for the Week: “I am having an out-of-money experience”.

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Exaggeration or deception coupled with overindulgence might be a problem. You should make sure that your personal papers are in order.

Camping, swimming, and biking expeditions should all be considered.

Don’t let the moods of those you live with get you down. Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. Try to calm down and listen to your partner’s complaints.

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You may have problems with children.

You’re undergoing changes. Try to avoid being extravagant this week. Your flair for dramatic appeal will unleash itself at social functions. Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsibility and possible promotion.

You can invest in profitable ventures. Build on friendship rather than starting out in an intimate encounter. Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle.

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Take time to deal with legal documents and the affairs of people who you may be indebted to. You will be popular with acquaintances; however, loved ones could feel left out and insecure.

Try not to be overbearing where family is concerned. Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand. You should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t been feeling up to par. Try to spend more time with children and relatives.

Property purchases should be on your mind. You may need the space, but you need the extra cash more. This is a great day to get out and enjoy an entertaining evening with friends or lovers. Don’t let opposition from those envious of your talents daunt your progress.

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This is a good day to check out your investments. Your mate may not have been honest with you. Sign up for courses that will bring you more skills. You will be in the mood for competition, and your ability to lead a group will bring you popularity.

Don’t vacillate about asking for assistance if you need it. You are best to back away from commitment. Loss or theft may occur if you are careless with your belongings. Make money using your ingenuity and creative talent.

You mustn’t take on other people’s responsibilities or you may find yourself irritable and exhausted. You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems.

Matters pertaining to your home environment will be favorable if you are direct. Home improvement projects will enhance your residence and bring the family closer together.

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Sport Win for Snakes third grade cricketers THE Caboolture Snakes third grade cricketers had a win while the second and fourth graders were beaten last Sunday.

At the Tewantin-based Read Park, the Snakes third graders tallied 176 runs for the loss of six wickets in 40 overs before dismissing Tewantin-Noosa for 158 with 11 balls to spare.

Ben Stuart top-scored for Caboolture with 46 not out, while Zac Clark belted four sixes in his 31 off just 15 balls.

Tewantin-Noosa fell from 0/46 to 2/50 as Dallas Keast made a double breakthrough.

The hosts moved from 5/86

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to 5/113, and then faltered to 9/143.

The batting side needed 20 runs from the final two overs, and then a run-out brought about the final wicket.

Keast and teammate Elijah Simiana finished with three wickets each while Cooper Marshall and Aaron Phillips had one apiece.

At Caboolture Cricket Club, the second graders made only 141 in reply to Glasshouse’s 9/183.

Charlie Prudence top-scored for Glasshouse with 80, and Ben Spooner was Caboolture’s highest scorer with 39.

Each team had six wickettakers.

Also at Caboolture, the Snakes fourth graders were all out in just 18.3 overs while the poor total of 88 included 21 runs in wides.

The Snakes improved from 2/16 to 2/52 before collapsing, as Jeremy Donahoo top-scored with 28 at number three.

Four bowlers shared the wickets for Yandina before Reece Clark, Luke Tuza and Nick Sly claimed one each for Caboolture. Yandina opener Andrew Sawyer’s 40 not out set up the visiting team’s sevenwicket victory in 23.5 overs.

Toogoolawah and r/up Matthew Esk Golf Club and Adam from Goombungee SPONSORED by Ray White Rural Esk, 2-Person Ambrose: Winners M O’Connor/ L J Marshke(L) 60nett. R/up M Burgess/ A Burgess 61. 3rd A De Broughe/ B Blandford 61.25. 4th S Wilson/ G Lockett(L) 62.25. NTP 1/10 3rd M O’Connor (in hole).

2/11 3rd A De Broughe. 3/12 2nd A Sippel.

Sponsor Esk IGA: 4/13 P Cook.

5/14 3rd C Creedy. 6/15 2nd B Farnham. 7/16 2nd M O’Connor.

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats: 8/17 2nd G Bailey (in hole). 9/18 2nd A De Broughe. Open day was a huge success with 66 players on the course.

Congratulations to winners Michael and Lea-Jayne from

Golf Club. Third place went to Ayden and Bart from Nambour Golf Club, and fourth was our own captain Shaun Wilson with Glenda.

Many thanks to Shaun and president Luke Latter for their efforts to put on a top day, along with Macca, Trevor in the bar and Glenda and Sandra doing the food. Thanks go to sponsors Ray White Rural Esk for all the prizes, sponsoring this event for many years. The course was in excellent condition thanks to the volunteers out there every day.

Sunday January 14: 9 Hole Chooky winner J Humphrey 32nett. R/up P Cook 33, G Punch 33, D Back 33, G Steele 33, V Scott

34, S Wilson 34, B Glanville 34, M Humphrey 38, C Pettet 39, G Lockett 40(L) Putting competition Greg Steele 14putts. NTP No. 13 G Steele. No. 17 2nd V Scott.

The usual gang took part on a beautiful morning. Jeff won while Cooky was r/up after a 4-person count back. Scoring was pretty close, so it looks like it’s on for another year.

Turkey Run January 12: Pleasant afternoon for 9 holes.

Jeff Humphrey won while Mario Beetz was r/up. Run down: Winner J Humphrey 45/33, r/up M Beetz 42/34. NTP 4 M Beetz. NTP 8 G Punch. Best Putts M Beetz 15.

G Punch 46/34, P Cook 46/36, D Bitossi 46/37, B Glanville 53/38, G Ray 54/39, B Thorogood 47/41.

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Winner P Lawrenson r/up S Henshall 37 on a count Lowood golf Stableford.

41, r/up G Webster 40. back.

BRD: J Grace 39; L Burton, BRD: T Quinsee, K Lawrenson

Tuesday December 19 (2023): Single Stableford.

Winner P McGuigan 44, r/up R Mancktelow 41.

BRD: A Bolton 37; J Morris, S Mahoney, M Whitwell 35; J Palermo, J Luxford, C Petrohilos 34.

NTPs: 2 R Mancktelow, 5 R Mancktelow, 11 P Lawrenson, 14 A Bolton, 3/12 2nd shot Div 1 A Lawrenson, Div 2 J Palermo.

Thursday December 21: Single Stableford. Winner K Lawrenson 40, r/up Sue Kopelke 38 on a count back.

BRD: P Walker 38; D Lund 36; J Brady 35; A Page, K Lodder, A Lawrenson 34.

NTPs: 2 P Muller, 5 B Lowe, 11 A Lawrenson, 14 S Webb, 4/13 2nd shot Div 1 M Whitwell, Div 2 J Brady.

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Shane Kopelke, Paul Coles 38; R Peachey, M George 36; D Sippel, H Buckley, P Coles 35.

NTPs: 2 A Skinner, 5 J Grace, 11 A Page, 14 D Johnstone, 9/18 2nd shot Div 1 Paul Coles, Div 2 M George.

Saturday December 30: Single Stableford. Winner Shane Kopelke 38 on a count back from r/up R Peachey.

BRD: E Hoger, T Norris 37; C Mayne, P Coles, M George, J Luxford 36; T Scantlebury, G Earley, O Abakumov, P McGuigan 35.

NTPs: 2 D Johnstone, 5 A Page, 11 G Earley, 14 S Mahoney, 1/10 2nd shot Div 1 Shane Kopelke, Div 2 P McGuigan.

Thursday January 4: Single Stableford. Winner D Hines 39,

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37; A Page 36; Shane Kopelke, P Lawrenson, S Mahoney, P Holt 35.

NTPs: 2 A Page, 5 G Winter, 11 D Hines, 14 J Morris, 3/12 2nd shot Div 1 D Hines, Div 2 A Skinner.

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Div 2 winner P Quirk 70, r/up P Hallett 71.

Best Gross: Shane Kopelke 73.

BRD: G Earley, A Milady, P Lawrenson 71; T Norris, Peter Coles, Sue Kopelke 72; C Mayne, R Peachey, D Hellyer, J Ormaechea 73.

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Caboolture Darts WINNERS were Jenny and Dale while runners-up were Sherrie and Josh, as 16 members and two newcomers attended the Caboolture Social Darts Club for pot luck doubles on Monday night.

High pegs were thrown by Mark (40), Shane (34), Josh (20) and Sherrie (16).

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High score throws came from Dale (115, 111, 123 and 100), Jenny (100, 90 and 85), Sherrie (85), Josh (140) and Conner (100).

The first club night for 2024 was a week earlier as 21 players took part at the Hayes Street venue.

Winners were Kate and Peter H while runners-up were Kiama and Matty.

High scores came from Jenny (129), Sherrie (109 for

the ladies) and Rob (137).

Matty had 2 x 140 plus 2 by 100, and Rob H had a 120 while Conner had a 125 plus a ton.

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Sport Toogoolawah Golf Club Charity Day

Tight finishes at racing

IN AID of Mental Health Week, Toogoolawah Golf Club hosted a charity day for Livin -It Ain’t Weak to Speak, on December 30.

The event was sponsored

by Clinton Smith and Clinton Watts.

The next day will be on Saturday March 23.

On Wednesday January 4, ladies AM golf winner was Ailsa Richter with 15 points.

Ailsa also won Enid’s NTP. PM Chook Run winner was Clinton Watts with 21 points, while r/up was Clinton Smith.

Clinton Watts won NTP 7/16 and won the jackpot, while Clinton Smith won 4/13.

These chook runs are open to non-members. Ladies AM at 8am, and PM at 3.30pm.

Saturday January 6 was the annual 18 hole par 3 course. Inaugural Trophy day for Agg Dagan and Melissa Gibson, with 32 players accepting the challenge.

Men’s winner Ron Dunn 52.5, r/up Graeme Kuhn 52.75. Ladies winner LeaJayne Marschke 57.25, r/ up Ailsa Richter 61.5. Junior winner Aden Eggleston. Nongolfer winner Danny Tango

Agg Dagan and Melissa Gibson’s Inaugural Trophy Day held at Toogoolawah Golf 52.5, r/up Geoff Murtagh 66.25.

NTP for Agg and Mel’s 1/10 Men’s Michael O’Connor, Ladies Enid Faulkner - 2/11 Trevor Friedrich, Sandy Gleeson. 3/12 Richie Marschke, Judi Marshall 4/13 Bob Marshall, Robyn Edmonds - 5/14 Eric Cox, Lorraine Bitossi. 6/15 Jeff Yeo, Judie Marschke - 7/16 Bill Eggleston, Lea-Jayne Marschke - 8/17 Len Smyth, A Miss - 9/18 Clinton Smith, A Miss.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T Pizza Richie Marschke, IGA Toogoolawah Michael O’Connor, For Frank Bob Marshall, Grand Hotel Esk Men’s Bill Eggleston, Ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke.

Coming events: Wednesday January 17: Ladies AM Golf at 7.30am for 18 holes, 8am for 9 holes. PM Chook Run is at 3.30pm.

Once again thanks to Agg and Melissa for a great day.

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Inset: Sariah Champkin is all smiles after riding the winner in the final race at Kilcoy last Thursday.

Top-two favourites on song at Kilcoy races ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

THE first meet of the year marks a huge 12 months for the Kilcoy Race Cub, with further upgrades set to enhance the already popular race meets.

Following the club’s first meet of the year, held last week, Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle said it was pleasing to see the large number of patrons attending the midweek races.

“It’s the amenities and closeness to the action that is a major drawcard,” he said.

Mr Searle said the track was in perfect condition, while a lot of trainers liked to race their horses on a softish track.

“We have spent a lot of money in upgrading our track, and further improvements are in the

pipeline this year,” he said.

“Racing Queensland is installing a fully automatic track sprinkler system.

“Urban Utilities are installing a larger pump to accommodate further expansion of treated water to irrigate the track and grounds.

“As the automatic irrigation is being installed, the club will also be installing new drainage in certain areas of the track.

“The building of the new amenities, the purchase of additional land for the new 1200m start, and the assistance from the Somerset Regional Council has been a major catalyst to the success of the Kilcoy Race Club.”

Last Thursday, Toowoomba trainer Lindsay Hatch was the only trainer or jockey to have more than one win at the Kilcoy Race

Club’s first meet of the year.

Hatch’s glory occurred in the sixth and seventh races, while Justin Huxtable and Jake Molloy were the successful jockeys.

Of the eight races, three were won by the favourite while four were won by the second favourite, as winning trainers came from Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Lockyer.

The biggest surprise was in the first race, which was won by one of the equal-fifth favourites and was one of three races won by the small margin of half a length.

Race one was 1500m, with the Ryan Tyrell-trained and Dale Smith-ridden Dance Babe gaining an early lead and maintaining it while the favourite placed fifth in a field of 11.

Races two and three were 800m, with the second favourite winning by 1.8

lengths in a field of 10 before the favourite won by a huge margin of 5.3 lengths in a field of eight.

The Matt Kropp-trained and Jason Taylor-ridden Miss De Blaas won the first of the 800m races, before the Kris Lees-trained and Wanderson D’Avila-ridden Yamabushi won the next race.

Race four was the longest, with the favourite winning the 1900m event by 3.3 lengths in a field of nine.

Prospettiva (NZ) was the winning horse, trained by Paul Jenkins and ridden by Samantha Collett.

The next three races were 1200m, with the second favourite winning in a field of 12 on the first two occasions before the favourite prevailed in a field of 10 on the third occasion.

In the fifth race of the day, the Paula Barron-trained and Elione Chaves-ridden Constant Café won by one length.

In the next race, the Hatchtrained and Huxtable-ridden Dragon Pins won by half a length.

With two races remaining, the track was upgraded from a Soft 7 to a Soft 6.

The Hatch-trained and Molloy-ridden King Kong Cruz won the last of the 1200m races by 4.8 lengths, before the final race was 1500m.

The second favourite in a field of 12, the Greg Wright-trained and Sariah Champkin-ridden Alert And Ready appeared a little too far behind for much of the race before winning by half a length.

Homecoming for numerous Yowies during Fijian trek ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

THE Kilcoy Yowies relished their time in Fiji late last year as they played three games of rugby league in the Fijian Cup 9s competition.

The Yowies were among 16 men’s teams which came from a mix of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, with the Howick Hornets and Vusu Raiders eventually winning the competition.

Kilcoy’s opponents were the Saru Dragons, Namosi Highlanders and Ravoravo Rabbitohs, with the Yowies winning once.

As conditions were hot and humid, some of the players sustained sunburn before the carnival even began.

Thirteen players, coach Anthony Longbottom, manager Kate Power, a few families and some of

the players’ partners made the trip which lasted for five nights, although some stayed longer due to having family in Fiji.

Yowies president Rob Fischer said afterwards, “Some of the team had the pleasure of visiting one of our players’ village(s) for the day which was an amazing

experience.”

Kilcoy’s squad also included six extra faces from Fiji, with some of them having their first rugby league hit-out after coming from a rugby union background.

Fischer said any game time would benefit the Yowies and that the club continued

to support everyone who wanted to be involved, even if they hadn’t played before.

Fischer said this “continues to be our main goal, of working as a team and involving all in the community”.

“The team just love to play and when the opportunity came up to visit some of our players’ home country and support their communities in Fiji, everyone jumped at it,” he said.

In addition to playing football, the Yowies had plenty of off-field activity including donating a kit to youngsters in the village and at the carnival.

There was also swimming at the beach, snorkelling and waterpark activities, and a dinner was held for all of the teams with fire dancing.

“Everyone thoroughly

enjoyed themselves,” Fischer said.

“Playing against the teams from Fiji was a pleasure, (and) they were all very inviting and happy to have us there.”

In the weeks following the Fijian tour, the Yowies finalised some of their roles for the coming season as Power remained as manager while Longbottom changed to assistant coach.

Ricky Smith was appointed head coach.

The Yowies are again set to play in the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League (SCGRL) C grade competition, while the club is also seeking numbers for a women’s team.

Training sessions are held at Yowie Park from 6pm on Mondays and Thursdays, after this year’s training began on January 8.

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