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By Sonia Isaacs A NEW State Government petition opposing Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Alternative has already

attracted over 1700 votes as residents gear up to fight plans that could see dozens of homes resumed.

The fierce opposition to

the proposal that would require potentially 120 home resumptions in Elimbah, Caboolture and Moodlu, has already forced Transport and

Main Roads to extend the deadline for submissions to February 2024.

It comes after hundreds of people packed the Elimbah

Soldiers Memorial Hall to hear from local politicians’ and what they could do to help the plight of residents.

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Dangerous driving charges across SEQ POLICE have charged a 21-year-old Morayfield man following investigations into multiple alleged dangerous driving incidents.

Officers initially stopped the man on the Bruce Highway at Eumundi on November 9, allegedly going more than 60km/h over the 110km/h speed limit.

Following further investigations, police were able to link the man and the motorbike to several other alleged dangerous driving incidents across the

Sunshine Coast, Moreton and Brisbane regions. Police attended his Morayfield home and arrested him on November 30. He has since been charged with 10 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count each of possess dangerous drugs, fail to stop for police and obstruct police. The man has also received a high-speed Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) worth $1780 and eight demerit points, in addition to three other TIN’s for number plate offences.

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A NEW State Government petition opposing Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Alternative has already attracted over 1700 votes as residents gear up to fight plans that could see dozens of homes resumed.

The fierce opposition to the proposal that would require potentially 120 home resumptions in Elimbah, Caboolture and Moodlu, has already forced Transport and Main Roads to extend the

deadline for submissions to February 2024.

It comes after hundreds of people packed the Elimbah Soldiers Memorial Hall to hear from local politicians’ and what they could do to help the plight of residents.

It was standing room only at the December 13 meeting, with hundreds spilling outside as State Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, Member for Pumicestone, Ali King, and Division 12 Councillor, Tony Latter spoke

to distressed homeowners.

Residents had been left frustrated and upset after TMR lobbed the proposed routes only weeks before the Christmas break, with a deadline of January 22 for submissions.

The evening provided a forum for community members to express their frustration, and raise their concerns while also galvanising a strategy to ensure a systematic and co-ordinated community

response. Mr Powell officially endorsed a parliamentary petition calling for the current corridor route consultation to be terminated.

“Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the House concerns about the proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative – Stage 4 Transport Corridor, highlighting its negative impact on homes, livelihoods agriculture, wildlife, First Nations sites,

Budget update reveals improvements QUEENSLAND’S economy showed a sturdy 2.3% growth in the 2022-23 fiscal year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 9.8%.

Released by the Queensland Government, the 2023-24 Budget Update projects a small net operating deficit of $138 million, showcasing improved fiscal performance.

Key highlights include a General Government Sector net debt estimated to be $1.514 billion lower than

projected, and a coal royalty revenue surge to $9.2 billion in 2023-24.

The budget also addresses cost-ofliving concerns with measures like freezing public transport fares in 2024 and boosting the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until June 2025.

Treasurer Cameron Dick emphasised the state’s optimistic budget outlook, providing funds for a $96.2 billion capital program over the next four years.

Mr Dick added that the budget’s net operating surplus in 2022-23 supports Queensland’s extensive capital program. Mr Dick hailed Queensland’s robust fiscal management, laying a foundation for a resilient economy that meets current needs and prepares for the future.

The budget’s strength positions Queensland to address current challenges while fostering future economic growth, the Treasurer said.

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and the environment,” the petition states.

“We argue that the corridor is poorly designed, environmentally destructive, and does not align with community needs or values. The chosen route fails to address existing development patterns, long term regional growth and threatens the longstanding sense of community.

“The lack of government consultation and timing is causing unnecessary stress and anxiety.”

Principal petitioner,

Jason Smith, said the community had been caught completely “off guard and left uninformed” by TMR’s proposal. He said he was disgusted by the disregard shown by TMR towards residents throughout the entire process.

“The feedback we are hearing consistently from our community and residents who have attended the TMR information sessions is that the community is not being consulted – we are being told, and we don’t

accept that,” he said. Mr Smith said the community was not against progress and development, however they clearly felt the current route was unacceptable and wanted an alternative route further west considered. He added the community had requested a more reasonable consultation and response period.

Member for Pumicestone, Ali King, acknowledged the process and proposal had been “upsetting and distressing” for many people and she would

Ryder Cochran calling Santa ahead of Christmas

Santa is waiting continue to advocate for her constituents. She confirmed she had been speaking with TMR Regional Director, Scott Whittaker, and was able to secure an extension of the community consultation process until February 9, 2024. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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The proud Caboolture graduates of the Reclink Australia Pathways to Employment Program.

Graduates rewarded Reclink graduates complete 20-week program and seek next step ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

FIFTEEN out of 18 graduates attended Caboolture Historical Village on Friday December 8 to receive their end of program certificates at the Reclink graduation ceremony.

The graduates completed a 20-week program which began on July 24, with nine graduates completing a Certificate I in Construction while the other nine completed a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem

Management.

Through various training organisations, graduates in both groups received their White Cards and First Aid and CPR Certification.

Some in the Construction group obtained their Work Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces Ticket, while some in the Conservation group obtained their ADCD (Agriculture Chemicals) Licence.

Reclink Australia Skills and Pathways Coordinator, Vanessa Pedro, said the

graduates not only acquired technical skills relevant to their chosen fields but also developed transferable skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

“Through practical training and hands-on experience, they had the chance to apply their knowledge and further refine their abilities,” she said.

“They demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to their personal growth and development.

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lives,” Ms Pedro said.

While at least seven of the graduates have secured employment as a result of participating in the Reclink program, several others are awaiting results of recent interviews while others continue to look for work.

Ms Pedro said the Reclink Australia Pathways to Employment Program was “proudly funded through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative made possible by the Queensland Government”.

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“They supported and uplifted each other throughout the program, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging.”

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MBRIT CEO Natassia Wheeler accepting the gold award at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

Council plan to shape a shared future ● MORETON

Top gong for MBRIT program ● MORETON ◗ Liam Hauser

THE Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s (MBRIT) volunteer program took out a gold award at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, staged at the Cairns Convention Centre.

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s volunteer program earned the prize for

Somerset SES heads to help FNQ FOUR SES Somerset Unit members flew to Cairns earlier last week to support the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Somerset Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group Chair, Graeme Lehmann, said the Somerset volunteers joined other SES personnel from across the southeast region to support North Queensland crews and the community for Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

“We are so proud of our SES members who are on the ground, providing critical relief to the North Queensland crews and vital support to affected community members,” Cr Lehmann said.

“On behalf of the Somerset Region, I would like to thank our voluntary members for their service and commitment to helping communities when they need it most.”

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Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group.

MBRIT CEO, Natassia Wheeler, said the gold award for their program was a testament to the incredible efforts of MBRIT’s hard-working and dedicated 300-plus volunteers who “personify the essence of our region”.

“With 4.6 million day visitors per annum, our

volunteers are the face of our region, offering a warm welcome, sharing their local expertise, and creating memorable experiences for visitors,” she said.

“This award is a celebration of their unwavering dedication and the pivotal role they play in promoting our region as a premier tourism destination.”

CITY of Moreton Bay has adopted its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking an important step in Council’s journey towards reconciliation.

The plan will provide Council, in partnership with Reconciliation Australia, with a framework to engage meaningfully in reconciliation.

Mayor Peter Flannery, said the City of Moreton Bay was committed to reconciliation and working in partnership with Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to shape a shared future for the benefit of all.

“Council recognises that Moreton Bay has always been a place of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance for Traditional Custodians,” he said.

“Implementing an Innovate RAP signals City of Moreton Bay’s readiness to strengthen relationships with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

“The actions and deliverables focus on building our cultural capability as an organisation, enhancing our recruitment and procurement

practices to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and businesses, and building better community relationships.

“This RAP is a two-year plan, but Council’s commitment to reconciliation is long term and we will continue to undertake further actions toward reconciliation.

“There are a number of initiatives, goals and aims outlined in this document to guide us forward, but holistically we want to create a city that advocates and partners with Traditional Custodians and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

“We want our staff to have the knowledge to support reconciliation in practical ways, and we want to ensure our resources and influence are utilised to combat racism and support equality, equity and opportunities for all peoples.”

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Beauty salon opens in Upper Caboolture

Salon owner voices passion about ‘bringing out the best in everyone’ ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

UPPER Caboolture has a new salon devoted to beauty, massage and natural therapies, after Celina’s Beauty, Massage & Natural Therapies staged its grand opening last month.

Attendees enjoyed a sausage sizzle and finger food at the grand opening while checking out the services and products on

offer.

The services include waxing, facials, make-up, pedicures, manicures and ear piercing, in addition to massages and infrared light therapy.

One of the drawcards was the infrared sauna with built-in chromotherapy lighting, which could fit six people while also providing wheelchair access with a wider door and ramp.

With more than 30 years

experience in the beauty and fashion industry, the salon’s owner, Celina Urbano, said she was passionate about “bringing out the best in everyone”.

At one stage, Celina lived in the Northern Territory region of Arnhem Land where she ran a fashion boutique, beauty and hair salon for more than 10 years.

Since then she worked from her Upper Caboolture

home, also for about a decade, before feeling the time was right to move out of the home environment and branch out into the community.

Celina and her daughter Gemma plan to cater for all ages, genders, age care and disability.

With Celina and Gemma having a background in charity and community work, they said they have a

passion for working, caring, and assisting people.

“We look forward to providing our community with our new endeavours that will enlighten our community,” they said.

Celina said she strived to “give clients a bit extra” to make them feel special during their appointment.

“It’s all about feel-good look-good, mind, body and soul,” she said.

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Youngster raises the voice for deafness Helping other hard of hearing children to find friends “I was given an opportunity for connection, and it normalised the entire situation,” Ollie said.

After being diagnosed as a baby, Ollie and his parents attended numerous programs intended to help the kids and their family adjust to their situation.

Through these programs Ollie made many friends, having realised the importance of being in touch with other hearing-impaired kids.

The money raised through the Step Up Challenge goes towards investing in such programs for both parents and kids, including parent mentor programs, family camps, swimming classes and many other activities intended to provide this connection and support.

“I am proud to participate in the challenge as I am

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very fortunate to have some wonderful friends who were born with hearing loss just like me and I want other deaf/hard of hearing kids to have opportunities to meet friends just like themselves too,” Ollie said on his fundraising page.

Mount Kilcoy State School rallied behind Ollie and his cause by creating a Step Up Event during lunchtime, where year 5 and year 6 students helped add almost 2000 steps to Ollie’s overall step count.

The school’s student council also donated $250 towards his cause.

“I would like to get the whole Kilcoy community involved in a campaign and bringing awareness to deafness, so please donate,” Ollie said.

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HAZELDEAN-based musician, Lee CrawfordRaby, plays an array of instruments and is keen to offer tuition to young aspiring musicians.

Lee only just turned 16, but her drive and determination have already enabled her to take giant strides in her chosen field.

Having played the clarinet and bass clarinet since the age of nine, Lee has since branched out to alto saxophone and tenor saxophone.

While still learning ping her and developing craft, Lee is also passionate about ers to helping others do likewise. She is ing an currently doing accelerated music nt development program at the ran Grace Lutheran College, Lee is g also tutoring three Kilcoy children on o clarinet, alto saxophone er and beginner AMEB music theory. ring Lee’s tutoring esult came as a result pa of setting up ess small business named Lee’ss

Music Tuition, after it became apparent to Lee and her family about a year ago that there were limited opportunities for one-on-one music tuition in the region.

Lee has made it clear that she intends to become a music teacher and conductor after she finishes school, with a focus on teaching beginner students on their instruments and theory.

Having just finished year 10 at Grace Lutheran College, Lee is a student conductor for the school concert band and is principal clarinet for the school’s concert band and woodwind ensembles.

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A 10-YEAR-OLD Kilcoy boy has made it his mission to raise money in support of deaf kids, as he hopes to increase awareness and understanding of their situation.

Ollie Tomlinson joined the inaugural Step Up for Deaf Kids Challenge, having almost reached the challenge’s goal of walking 300,000 steps in 30 days.

His efforts have resulted in over $850 being donated to Deaf Children Australia.

Born with bilateral hearing loss, Ollie had hearing aids implanted at three months old. While having perfect speech and not facing many challenges in his everyday life, Ollie is still the only child at Mount Kilcoy State School with a hearing impairment.

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Gold medal wins for cheerleading Youngest in the group makes her presence felt ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Marina Gomide

Matilda Karipa is thriving on competitive cheerleading.

WITH a personality just as bouncy as her cheerleading, Caboolture local Matilda Karipa and her All-Star cheerleading team, The Commanders, won gold in all five of their big cheer competitions this year.

From State title to National and Majors, the 7-year-old and her teammates took home medal after medal in the under 12 Novice Youth Division.

This was Matilda’s first year cheering competitively, having only done the semicompetitive Cheer Sport category for the previous two years.

Thinking Cheer Sport became too easy, she committed to increasing her practice and discipline, going from practicing once a week to three days and learning harder tricks.

“At the beginning it was a bit hard because it was much stricter and more disciplined

compared to Cheer Sport, and I want to be the best and better, so I pressure myself a lot to get the new tricks right,” she said with help from her mother.

“I have them now and I’m better now and am excited to learn the new tricks for next year.”

Although it was her first time taking part in major cheer competitions, Matilda said she wasn’t nervous about performing in front of the big audience, rather being excited about the opportunity.

The only time Matilda put on an extra show was when she was able to see her parents in the crowd, due to

the venue having an unusual setup.

Being only 7 years old, Matilda wasn’t meant to be with her current teammates as they are all 9- to 12-yearolds, but the Cheer FX Gym saw her passion and potential, and pushed her to try out for the older girls’ team.

This resulted in her being the smallest of her team, which comes with its advantages since she is a flyer and always the top of the pyramid: her favourite stunts to do.

“When I’m not practicing or horse riding, I’m still doing cheer stuff at home like jump on the trampoline and working on my handsprings or getting the mat and practicing more,” Matilda enthusiastically explained.

Matilda got into cheerleading after getting tired of doing gymnastics and looking for another sport to transition to. Her

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Gearing up for folk festival Regurgitator, Ben Lee and Kate Miller-Heidke ready to thrill at 36th annual festival ● WOODFORD ◗ Sonia Isaacs

GET ready to immerse yourself in wonder with the week-long cultural phenomenon that is Woodford Folk Festival.

Featuring six days and nights of music, dance, cabaret, comedy, workshops, films, forums, visual arts and so much more, the festival represents the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia, and is one of the biggest and most- loved ‘folk’ festivals in the world.

From the opening ceremony on December 27 through to finale night of January 1, over 400 acts presenting over 1800 performances will wow the crowds over an incredible 30 performance spaces, and best of all it’s right here on our doorstep!

The program encompasses the creative depth and diversity of Australia’s cultural, artistic and social expression with something to suit and excite all artistic palates from big name

acts like Regurgitator, Resin Dogs, Ben Lee,Kasey Chambers and Kate MillerHeidke through to some incredible established acts and emerging talent, a smorgasbord of interesting and thought provoking talks and discussions, circus, dance and musical

workshops, street theatre an entire Children’s Festival and many more special presentations.

The festival’s home Woodfordia, sits on a 500acre property and for the festival week the site will be packed with restaurants and cafes, bars (including

Dazzling New Year’s Eve party for a good cause FANCY dress and a mix of music from the 1960s and 1970s will be prominent as a New Year’s Eve party takes place at the Wamuran Sports Complex Hall.

VandeeZ will perform a range of classic hits, as attendees can take a trip down memory lane and ring in the New Year in retro style.

Prizes will be awarded for the bestdressed partygoers, while a number of raffles and lucky door prizes are also on offer.

a ‘dry bar’), market and merchandise stalls. You can even bring your togs and swim in beautiful Lake Gkula (bookings required), located at the Woodfordia parklands.

This year, Woodford will also showcase a special ‘Sunny Coast Feature’ putting 12 up-and-coming

and beloved local artists from the Sunshine Coast region on stage at the Pineapple Lounge from 9.30am to 10.30am each day.

Hosted by the marvellous Andrea Kirwin, this is a great opportunity for these musicians to play to a wider audience, and an

opportunity for patrons to experience new music too.

For those wanting to experience an even more immersive event, volunteer positions are still available for the festival. Volunteering can be an incredible way to dive deeper into the event, to be a part of a great team, maybe learn some new skills, and be a special part of making this big crazy event work so well. Volunteer positions are for the full festival and require 5 hours or so per day, in return for a season camping ticket to the event. More info at https:// woodfordfolkfestival.com/ get-involved/volunteer/ This year marks the 36th annual Woodford Folk Festival with both season tickets with camping on site or day tickets with or without camping available. The festival attendance level will be capped to ensure patron comfort level, and tickets are available online or on entry. Tickets and program information available online at www.woodfordfolkfestival. com

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Henry Somerset Jars to hugs at Christmas CHRISTMAS is a time for cleaning out the pantry to offering hugs to family and friends.

For me the festive season starts at the beginning of November with making Christmas cakes.

Some of the grandchildren come around and give a big stir of the fruit mix which has been brewing with leftover alcohol, mainly the dribs and drabs of whiskey, rum and port bottles.

The cake preparation is also a time to ask the young ones how life is travelling and with discretion to ask what they might really like as a Christmas gift.

Aside from the now usual requests for a flasher phone or tablet, I have been intrigued by the youngsters also wishing for peace and harmony.

Some wish for world peace and harmony given the terrible realities they read and hear of in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Others are concerned about peace and harmony in their school yard or for

friends whose families are obviously struggling in the harshness for some in this modern world.

While none, as far as I can see, are regular church goers, they have developed their own form of moral compass, and faith in the basic goodness that should

embrace all their fellow human beings.

That’s comforting in a world, which if you live in the miasma of social media, seems particularly narcissistic and shallow.

Somehow most of the youngsters can see through the overly made up fantasies

government cares about Queenslanders and what they’re thinking — I have listened, and I have acted”.

Yep, our sacked Premier.

Minister after Minister have been obediently slurring the same, tired old message.

So much for the media battalion being paid big money to make these drones look good.

Why couldn’t one of the battalion come up with something like this for Dr M: “I would like to thank union thugs and political factions for helping me to lower our standards of government.

Someone has to do it.

Standards aren’t going to lower themselves.”

Cyclonic mouse Laughably, embarrassingly hysterical is about the only way to describe most of the media reporting on Cyclone Jasper, the “cyclonic monster” that bore more resemblance to a timid mouse.

It was a category 2 cyclone, a comparatively ordinary weather event was whipped up into a potentially catastrophic freak of nature that could wipe out most of North Queensland.

TV journalists were especially guilty of trying to turn a bad storm into a calamity, with the Channel 7 weatherman doing such a dramatic presentation

of Taylor Swift so I could engage in a conversation that they could appreciate her music without believing they had to become a Tay-Tay copy to be regarded as a successful teenager.

And that led to a combined effort to clean out the pantry.

Not only were there marshmallows left over from the Winter campfire roasting of the soft sweets, but also some honey gifted by a friend a year or so ago that’d make an excellent glaze for the Christmas ham.

And we found a sock, no idea how it got there, that added to Grandpa’s collection of mismatched pairs!

The youngsters were particularly attentive to ‘used by’ dates on my lost pantry collection of jars and cans.

I could only sigh as they were dumped in the bin. My excuse that they’d be useful as emergency supplies if we were isolated by flood or fire carried absolutely no weight.

So with a cleaned

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Under My Skin Listening, acting, talking... yet again YOU would think, with a media team bigger than Harry and Meghan’s fan base, the Queensland Government would be able to come up with some new, inspiring lines and some innovative ideas occasionally.

But no, as Yogi Bear famously said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”

How many more times have we been (dishonestly) told “We are listening and we are acting”?

And guess what, we are going to have yet another forum (meaningless talkfest) to work out what the government might be able to do to stop the ship from sinking completely.

Less than a week ago our newly-minted Premier, Dr Mogadon Miles, a leader I find as believable and trustworthy as an irreligious faith healer, told us he was going to listen to everyone.

I did a bit of research and when I got to 30 I gave up counting the number of time recent Ministers had used the words “We’ve listened, we’ve heard, and we’re acting”.

Does “Queenslanders have sent our government a strong message, we have listened,” sound familiar? Yep, Dr Mogadon May 10, 2016.

Then there’s a newer version, May 18, 2023: “Our

of ‘me, me, me’ by the so-called influencers. Those who can’t get a bit of gentle grandfatherly advice about being proud of who they are, and ignoring the influencers’ push that they should be buying this or that to be a complete online success.

I actually listened to a bit

he finished up a total laughingstock.

I will never be able to take him seriously again. His “live” performance battling wind gusts, that would have blown anyone less than a superhero into the Northern Territory, was worthy of an Oscar nomination.

Words like “Cairns community battered” and “coastline smashed” were thrown around.

I wonder what we’ll be told next time (and there will be a next time) we get another Larry.

Category 5 Cyclone Larry made landfall in Far North Queensland close to Innisfail in March 2006, with wind gusts reaching 240 kilometres per hour before dissipating over land several days later.

Juvenile Jasper, with wind gusts half that speed, ran out of puff in a matter of hours.

Yes, there were floods, but a “cyclonic monster”?

Imagine how TV will react if a cyclone heads our way.

There have been 46 tropical cyclones recorded near Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Most have been minor; the most damaging were tropical Dinah in January 1967 (the month and year I was married — coincidence?) and Wanda in 1974.

What water?

“We don’t know where we will put it but it won’t be in

an electorate we want to win or can’t afford to lose at next year’s election”.

That’s the clear message from the State Government in relation to the $8 billion desalination plant/thought bubble, details of which will not be announced until after the election.

Here’s what we think we know. A plan to build a desalination plant was announced without a business plan, location, or design.

An estimated cost of $8b was somehow extracted from a dark crevice in Treasury.

So we don’t know where the brain fart will go if it develops into a project, but the government will announce where it won’t go if it gets complaints from must-win electorates.

That’s the way we do infrastructure planning in Queensland.

Just briefly: I’m told the first decision Premier Miles made was to change the Queensland calendar.

April 1 — April Fools’ Day — has been abolished because he wants to be able to act like a total jerk on any day of the year ...and he hates competition.

When a government is on the nose everyone turns against them.

You know it’s spiralling out of control when you see

out pantry, Christmas cakes cooked, and good conversations with youngsters (and a list of their Christmas wishes), we are prepared for the floating in and out of various family and friends from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. After the trials and tribulations of 2023, this will be a season of hugs.

Hugs and warm words of support for not only family, from the oldest to youngest, but also for friends, friends of family, and even some strangers welcome at our table of sharing and giving.

This is the season of goodwill, to put differences and frustrations aside, and share the joy of our lives and loves.

Seasons Greetings to all.

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headlines like “Sex workers say Labor has

By SKINHEAD screwed them over new laws”.

My mind is running wild with alternative headlines.

I watched my little great granddaughter enemies as a nancy boy at one of her swimming lessons last week. wielding a hanky in the face of a Mongrel Mob member.

Swimming might be an Quote of the Week: “As exaggeration but water a Minister I have always safety was obvious. I said listened to all voices. I a silent prayer, thanking assure Queenslanders that Laurie Lawrence for being will not change.” — Premier such a driving force in saving kids’ lives through his Dr Steven Miles proving what we all feared — he listens to programs and promotions.

At least I heard some good the voices in his head.

Merry Christmas news last week. Nick Kyrgios This is my last rant for the doesn’t want to play tennis year but, with the blessing of anymore. the good Lord and my editor Does that mean he’ll just - or are they one and the slip away quietly, never to same? - (Ed’s note: definitely be heard of again? Well, we not) I hope to be back bigger can only hope. (in ideas) and better (in Spare a thought for our optimism) in 2024. frontline health workers.

Thanks for reading my We’re told surgeons in the regions are so burnt out they opinions and for the regular messages I get. feel as if they are operating To me, Christmas is the drunk. best time of the year and I But fear not — QH has pray the cancel Christmas ordered a review. brigade get the message Dr Mogadon, who will they are not wanted in our now take home an annual communities. pay packet of almost half Let’s work towards next a million big ones (plus year bringing us renewed unlimited perks), was hope for a lifestyle we described as Palaszczuk’s believe in and a desire to “hit man” and “attack dog”.

With no teeth and a couple treat everyone with the of other vital bits missing, as respect they deserve.

Merry Christmas and a an attack dog he struck as happy New Year. much fear into his political

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Winners named as Christmas lights shine across Somerset region

Shining bright for Xmas ● SOMERSET

STORMS, rain, wind and some very stiff competition made judging a challenge for the brightest and best in this year’s Somerset Regional Council Christmas Lights Competition.

Somerset Councillor and Christmas lights competition judge, Jason Wendt, said it was fantastic to see so many homes and businesses getting into the festive spirit and contributing to an exceptional Christmas Lights Trail across the region.

“Congratulations to this year’s winners and entrants, it is clear that all entrants put in an enormous amount of effort to create beautiful displays that have transformed Somerset into a Christmas wonderland,” Cr Wendt said.

Twenty-six entries including six new entrants

were received from across the region, including Linville and Kilcoy in the north, through to Coolana and Glamorgan Vale in the south.

All entrants were invited to attend an awards ceremony, presented by Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann, at the Civic Centre on December 8.

2023 Christmas Lights Competition Awards Ceremony This year’s LIGHTING UP Wendt and Christmas lights Christmas Lights expert, Jason Beattie, judged SOMERSET: Competition was sponsored Clockwise from lower this year’s competition and

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PIPELINER Park was abuzz on the night of Saturday, December 2, as locals and visitors gathered for the ‘Light Up Esk’ event.

Conditions were perfect as the community came together to enjoy the lighting of the Christmas community tree.

A lot of people came in their best Christmas clothes for the occasion, with Patty Jaenke donning an eyecatching handmade outfit.

At 7pm, the attendees gathered around the sevenmetre-tall tree for a count down before the switch was flicked to make the tree shine in the dark.

One of the event organisers, Toni Skott, said the tree made her heart “so full with community pride”.

“It is the community who has helped raise funds for this amazing structure,” she said.

“This is on a timer and everyone is encouraged to pop down to Memorial Park and enjoy the lights of the tree throughout the Christmas period.

“There were so many beautiful highlights...with all of the community coming together and celebrating being a community.”

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Light up Esk was a huge success with hundreds heading to Pipeliner Park for festivities.

and delighted children and adults alike, giving candy canes to the youngsters.

Plenty of people had photos taken with Santa, all while spreading the Christmas cheer.

The wheel spins proved popular as 10 hams, 10 chickens and 10 candy canes were up for grabs, with

Somerset Deputy Mayor, Helen Brieschke, and fellow councillors Kylee Isidro, Jason Wendt and Sean Choat selling tickets.

The lantern workshop was held in conjunction with Esk State School, with Toni saying “a beautiful display of children’s artwork was very welcomed”.

“There were also some craft workshops running, so children could decorate snowmen and take (them) home on the night,” she said.

Singing was also prominent, with Toni saying Candi K was very popular as she “killed it with so much singing and dancing”.

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St. Mary’s Church marks 125 years MORE than 100 people flocked to St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kilcoy on Sunday, December 10, for the church’s 125-year anniversary celebration.

Attendees included a number of local church regulars while visitors came from places including Kingaroy, Dalby, Chinchilla and Brisbane.

The historic service was presided by The Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves, just six days before being installed as the next Archbishop of the Diocese of Brisbane.

Rev Jilleen Chambers and Liturgical Assistant Margaret Worrell were also involved in the 125-year service.

The congregation included former Kilcoy Parish priests, Rev George Henry and Rev Bill Watson, as well as descendants of two other former Parish priests: Rev Hunt and Rev Kruger.

Descendants of Herbert Carseldine and Ellen Thornton also attended, with Herbert and Ellen having been the first couple to be married in St. Mary’s Church

in 1898.

A number of other people in attendance had had connections with St. Mary’s through baptisms or weddings.

A baptism and a Communicant Membership into the Anglican Church were included in the service, and Denise Modistach read a poem she had written specifically for the occasion.

The child who was baptised was Declan Mudge; the great-great-great grandchild of Arthur Arnold who built the church.

After the service, Bishop Greaves officially opened and blessed St. Mary’s Pantry which has been set up to help people needing food assistance. The Pantry was established with a grant from the Somerset Council Mayoral Charity Ball Fund.

The church service was followed by a light lunch in the hall, organised by St. Mary’s Guild. There was also a 125-year commemorative cake, courtesy of Coff & Co Bakery.

Twelve wedding dresses were on display in the hall.

Bishop Jeremy Greaves, Reverend Jilleen Chambers and Liturgical Assistant Margaret Worrell Kilcoy Historical Society president, Don Walker, created the family history information sheets to accompany the wedding photos, sent in by a range of locals.

Other memorabilia items were also placed in the hall for people to read and share.

“It was a really wonderful happy day and everyone enjoyed themselves,” Rev Chambers said afterwards.

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Rural Koalas get a grip on bridges Priority species are moving safely across the Moreton Bay region, report finds

Grim reading for rural THE further an Australian lives from an urban centre, the lower their life expectancy. They are also twice as likely to die from preventable illness. The latest research shows that rural men are 2.5 times and women 2.8 times more

likely to die from potentially avoidable causes than those in urban areas.

This statistic, along with demographic information, health risk factors, health outcomes, burden of disease, mortality and morbidity and health service

funding and access, are some of the data provided in the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance’s) Rural Health in Australia Snapshot 2023. The snapshot also provides data on health workforce distribution in rural, regional, and remote Australia.

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MONITORING of Australia’s largest wildlife road crossing project, spanning throughout key transport corridors within the City of Moreton Bay, has now revealed that several priority species such as gliders and koalas are moving safely across the region.

City of Moreton Bay’s Green Infrastructure Network includes ‘fauna rope bridges’, ‘fauna underpasses’, exclusion fencing, and other purpose-built infrastructure designed to provide native animals with safe passage across busy roads and intersections.

A City of Moreton Bay spokesperson said green infrastructure plays a critical role, especially given some 1.3 million motorists use the roads and highways throughout the region daily.

“Our green infrastructure safely connects animal habitats while reducing the risk of wildlife-related vehicle collisions, roadside injuries, and deaths impacting native animals,” the spokesperson said.

“The system improves overall safety for motorists.

“Our wildlife crossing monitoring network is also the longest-running of its type in Australia, having

been established in 2019.

We believe the data collected since then – including some 54,000 photos of native animals using custom bridges and tunnels to cross busy roads safely – may be the largest dataset of its kind worldwide.”

Wildlife monitoring cameras have photographed koalas using underpasses to safely move beneath roads.

Underpasses developed as part of Council’s Green Infrastructure Network are designed to incorporate ‘fauna furniture,’ such as climbing logs and platforms.

an urban setting, the more likely you may die of disease due to various factors, including the tyranny of distance and workforce shortages,” Alliance chief executive, Susi Tegen, said.

“Fit for purpose funding is critical to ensure that the necessary policy and infrastructure is in place.”

The Snapshot shows that

small rural towns of less than 5000 people have access to almost 60 per cent fewer health professionals than major cities per capita.

“There is clear evidence that per-person spending on healthcare is not equitable, and that this inequity is contributing to poorer health outcomes in rural areas,” Ms Tegen said.

“The biggest deficits are in accessing primary health care which then leads to higher rates of costly and potentially preventable hospitalisations and increased hospital expenditure. This is a sad reflection on the rest of Australia, when not every citizen has the same access to a basic healthcare need.”

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The report, Compliance with the Banking Code of Practice for January to June 2023, notes that breaches of obligations for dealing with customers facing financial difficulty have increased by nearly 40%.

This comes amidst a 9% decline in overall breaches,

signalling a welcome success in efforts to improve practices.

Chair of the BCCC, Ian Govey, urged banks to address the breaches of obligations for dealing with customers facing financial difficulty.

Mr Govey said more effort must be put into supporting customers facing financial difficulty.

“The current state of increased living costs makes these obligations more important than ever, and we are concerned to see this increase in breaches.”

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Incentives for lawyers to relocate THE Law Council of Australia is calling on the Commonwealth to provide financial incentives to increase the number of lawyers living and working in regional, rural and remote (RRR) locations, through the introduction of a Higher

Education Loan Program (HELP) debt reduction and indexation relief initiative.

Law Council of Australia president, Luke Murphy, said less than 10 per cent of solicitors practiced in a RRR location.

“Financial incentives are

not the only factor which will affect the recruitment and retention of legal practitioners in RRR areas, but we believe this is a good starting point and could be provided at minimal expense to the Commonwealth.”

Confidence sugar hit Mixed views for agricultural sector situation SIGNS seasonal conditions might be improving for the agricultural sector have helped fuel an uptick in confidence among Queensland’s primary producers in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey found sentiment in the state’s rural sector has increased marginally.

While more Queensland producers expect the agricultural economy to worsen (49 per cent this quarter, compared to 45 per cent last quarter), this was offset by 19 per cent of producers now expecting the year ahead to improve (up from 13 per cent previously).

The improved confidence levels were shown to be largely fuelled by the state’s sugar sector, where sentiment showed an upturn.

Of those Queensland producers with a positive view, 43 per cent nominated a good seasonal outlook as a key reason for their optimism (up from 22 per cent in the previous survey).

However, a considerable number of the state’s producers were less optimistic about the weather outlook, with drought identified as the chief concern among those expecting the agricultural economy to worsen in the year ahead – nominated by 62 per cent (up from 30 per cent

previously).

Falling commodity prices were also a worry (for 53 per cent of producers expecting business conditions to deteriorate, up from 43 per cent previously).

Concern about interest rates and input costs, however, were shown to be easing.

The survey found just nine per cent nominating rising interest rates as a cause for their negative view (down from 21 per cent last quarter) and 19 per cent nominating rising input costs (decreasing slightly from 29 per cent last quarter).

Rabobank regional manager for Southern Queensland, Brad James, said anecdotally there has also been a general lift in producer mood in recent weeks following “good storm rain” received in many parts of the state.

“And this kick in confidence may not have been entirely captured during the period the survey was in the field,” he said.

“These early summer storms – while very useful – have been patchy. There are still areas in Queensland waiting for a break in the season.”

Mr James said the early start to the cyclone season – with Cyclone Jasper approaching the north Queensland coast – will hopefully bring some beneficial rain for producers in the north, without causing too

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“It is impossible to gauge the potential impact of the cyclone until it makes landfall, we hope people in the region have taken the opportunity to prepare and are able to stay safe,” he said.

The survey, completed last month, found sugar cane growers were the most optimistic producers in the state. There was a significant lift in sentiment from last quarter, when over half surveyed in the sugar sector had taken a pessimistic outlook for the year ahead.

“Globally, 2023 saw the sugar market hit its highest prices since 2011,” Mr James said.

“Queensland growers have recorded very good yields and good sugar production during this year’s harvest.

“And it has been a ‘dry harvest’ in many canegrowing regions this year, meaning growers have been able to bring in their entire crops, and not be delayed or lose crops with wet weather conditions.”

Good seasonal conditions, strong commodity markets and the international economy were the key reasons behind sugar cane growers’ more positive outlook.

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WEASEY’S PROPERTY AS the year draws to an end, it is interesting to look back at, and learn from, the headwinds and tailwinds that we saw in the past 12 months.

Some of the prominent themes for the year 2023 were; much more favourable growth than feared, concerns about inflation and disinflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties, the continued shortage of housing, a rental supply crisis, international and internal population migrations, and credit/ loan policies and criteria.

Despite fears of an imminent recession fueled by numerous rate hikes and a tumultuous reopening in China, such

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a downturn has been successfully averted thus far in 2023. Global economic growth appears to have hovered around 3%, with Australia experiencing a growth rate of approximately 1.9%.

Inflation in major countries has significantly receded from its peaks of 8 to 11% the previous year, now ranging between 2 to 5%. Although Australia trailed on the upward trajectory, it is following suit on the downward trend, albeit at a slower pace. Most major central banks seem to have reached the pinnacle of their policy rates, potentially including the RBA’s cash rate.

Australian home prices

rebounded across most states after hitting the floor in January/ February, with some regions (including South East QLD) reaching new record highs in November. Inflation has markedly diminished to around 3% in major industrial countries and approximately 5% in Australia, with expectations of further decline as supply chain pressures reverse, demand cools, and labour markets ease.

My outlook for 2024 is cautiously optimistic, even while I acknowledge concerns that remain about recession risks, the shaky Chinese property sector, an impending US

2023 reflection and 2024 property market outlook

with Chris Wease, Senior Sales Agent at Remax Living, Woodford.

election, and the delayed impact of rising interest rates in Australia. Although a February rate hike remains a possibility, it is now deemed less likely.

Consumer confidence and shifts in the supply and demand dynamics will play a pivotal role in shaping the market’s response in the coming months.

Building approvals are still relatively low, most people who want a job can get one, and there are early indications that interest rates may start to fall in the latter half/third of 2024, potentially prompting APRA to ease the mortgage serviceability buffer.

World peace for all is

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still worth hoping for and also on a very long list of wishes this Christmas is an effective change to Stamp Duty/Land Tax policies which would, in and of themselves, be a step forward.

Which brings me to the end of my final column of 2023, I wish to sincerely thank readers for your questions, suggestions and fantastic feedback this year. The opportunity to discuss property matters impartially and inform this audience of important changes affecting the industry has been an honour and privilege. If you need advice or assistance over

living the Christmas period, please don’t hesitate to contact me on cwease@ remaxliving.com.au or 0427 536 725. My family, team and I sincerely wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

WITH BROWNIE

Jobs for the yard in January

Net your tomatoes IT’S the end of another year, but there’s no rest for the wicked.

Here are some things to do around the garden in January – it’s a long list, so get cracking!

• Prune your flowering shrubs, such as azalea, gardenia, camellia, ixora, bottlebrush, tibouchina, brunsfelsia and grevillea.

• Tip prune poinsettia to make them bush out and produce more flowers this

winter.

• Make a note of frangipani plants that you like the flower’s colour of, so that you can go back in winter to take cuttings.

• Do not feed your garden in very hot weather, as it will place too much stress on the root systems.

• Do not use chemical sprays once temperature reaches 28 degrees, or you will burn your plants.

Best time is early evening,

once the sun has set.

• Spray hibiscus with Confidor to prevent hibiscus beetle from damaging the flowers.

• Feed gardenias, azaleas and vireyas each month through summer with pelletised manure and water with organic liquid feed such as seaweed or liquid blood and bone.

• Trim runaway shoots on wisteria, only up until late February / March,

otherwise you’ll prune off flower budwood.

• Roses will be looking for nutrients about now if they are going to have a prolific flowering later in the season. A good fertiliser regime is to apply an organicallybased fertiliser every six to eight weeks from August right through to March.

To keep roses in good condition in subtropical areas, prune in January and February, not winter.

• Citrus trees need to be fed this month with a Citrus and Fruit Tree Fertiliser at the rate of 125 grams per year of the tree’s age. Citrus has shallow roots, so never dig the fertiliser in simply sprinkle it on top and water it in.

• Scale are likely to be a problem on citrus trees at this time of year so keep an eye out and, at the first sign, spray with a white or pest oil, applied in the late afternoon or early evening to prevent leaf burn.

• Now is the time when lawns will respond to

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aeration and for those gardeners who wish to work off some of the excesses of Christmas, going over it with a fork will do the trick.

• Tomatoes are more at risk now to problems with diseases and pests, especially the fruit fly. Fruit fly and tomato grub can be controlled by chemical means, by paper bagging the fruits or by using a fine net over the entire bush.

• Sweet corn is one vegetable that can be planted right through until the end of February.

Remember always to plant sweet corn in a block rather than rows for better pollination.

• Parsley plants may just suddenly die. This is normal, as they do fall victim to summer heat and humidity. Replant with fresh seedlings.

• Pawpaw can be planted now into a well drained spot in full sun.

Established Pawpaws need plenty of water now. Fertilise with 20 grams of pelletised

manure per square metre.

Trees that are too tall can be cut back now. Cut trees 1m from ground and cover cut top with tin can.

• For low chill stone fruit, apply dolomite and gypsum now, at 200 grams dolomite/gypsum per square metre of drip line.

• Protect your mangoes from marauding bats and possums by covering each with a cloth or paper bag, or cover the tree with netting.

• Feed your leafy green vegetables a weekly dose of a soluble nitrogen fertiliser. Use a seaweed tonic as a foliar spray to keep them healthy.

• Control caterpillars with Dipel; avoid planting highly susceptible vegetables at this time of year, such as Chinese cabbage or broccoli.

• Top up organic garden mulches. Keep the layer about 15cm thick.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all the Sentinel readers … good gardening to you all over the holiday season.

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Mar 21 to Apr 20

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Friendships could be terminated quickly if disappointments occur.

Helping children may be rewarding and challenging. Romantic opportunities are evident if you get involved in large groups or organizations. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work.

You need to be sure that you aren’t in your present relationship because it is convenient. You will feel tired and rundown if you have allowed yourself to get into a financial mess.

Do not react too harshly when dealing with partners. You should catch up on correspondence.

You will be up and down emotionally. You can expect the fur to fly on the home front. You can bet officials will be waiting for you when you do. You may have difficulties with someone who lives with you.

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The home environment will be unpredictable this week. You will not impress others by being foolishly generous. You need to look into ways to change your self-image. Throw yourself into your work.

It’s a favorable time for real estate, investments, and moneymaking opportunities to be successful. Double-check before you go out. Get the whole family involved in a worthwhile cause or cultural event. Pleasure trips should be on your agenda.

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You would be wise to socialize with as many people as possible.

Don’t exaggerate. Consider applying for a job in another part of the world. Watch for empty promises that may give you false hope.

There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy.

Don’t expect romantic encounters to be lasting. Get thinking about prolonging longevity. It’s time to reevaluate your motives.

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Strong willpower will come to your rescue. Travel should be on your mind. Your honesty will not only win you points but also respect. You can make money through solid investment plans.

You will have a problem holding on to your cash this week. Don’t hesitate to voice your ideas and opinions. Get the red tape and the unwanted paperwork out of the way. Investments are best left alone this week.

Work quietly behind the scenes. Your nerves are frazzled. Travel should be on your agenda. Don’t let your emotional upset interfere with your professional objectives.

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Sport Hole-in-one during end of year break-up

Colourful golfers at the Woodford Golf Club’s Christmas Day break-up event.

A close finish and a rare feat ensure action-packed break-up day THERE was a holein-one for Ingrid Emanuel and a very tight finish to the competition as the Woodford Golf Club staged its Christmas Day break-up event on Saturday, December 9.

Most of the 188 participants were Woodford members while the 4-person Ambrose event was extremely tight as the winners had 54.50 points, followed by the runners-up with 54.75 and the third placegetters with 54.875.

The winning team comprised Graham Bleakley, Pat McAtee, Rohan Briggs and Nicholas Anderson, with Graham sinking many putts

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throughout the day.

Pat later said he had “never seen anyone putt that good”.

“We started calling him ‘the putting guru’,” Pat said.

Nine eagles were recorded in addition to Ingrid’s hole-in-one, and there were also some so-called ‘fun activities’ involving mini putters and mini drivers.

In some instances, golfers needed to play a shot with their non-preferred hand.

Ingrid, meanwhile, achieved the hole-in-one feat for the fifth time in her golfing history while it was the third time she achieved it on the 17th hole at Woodford.

One of the other occasions was also at Woodford, after the first occasion was nearly 20 years ago when she played in the Victorian town of Yarrawonga.

After Ingrid’s playing partners sprayed the ball wide of the green on the 17th hole during the Christmas Day break-up, she had a few quiet words to say to the ball whilst placing it on its tee in the lead-up to her noteworthy feat.

“I said ‘please get on the green’,” she said.

“I used a 6-iron which is big for that hole.

“I hit the ball well, with a nice draw, (unusual for me) onto the green, and all of a

sudden it disappeared.

“My playing partners said ‘I think it went in’, but I thought it might have gone over the back, being obscured by the pin.

“We got to the green and it was there.”

Ingrid said it felt “unbelievable”, and that “I thought it must be because I spoke nicely to the ball on the tee”.

Ingrid said most of the times she landed a holein-one it was “pure luck”, as the rare feat wasn’t something she thought could be planned or intended.

Having seen the ball go into the hole on two of the occasions that she landed

a hole-in-one, Ingrid said achieving the feat was always special while the novelty wouldn’t wear off.

With her husband Keith having landed a hole-in-one six times, Ingrid quipped that she was “catching up”.

Ingrid said her latest hole-in-one was “the icing on the cake” this year after her titles this year included Mixed champion (alongside her husband), Ladies Foursomes champion, Ladies champion and Ladies Matchplay champion.

Ingrid Emanuel landed a hole-in-one during the Woodford Golf Club’s Christmas Day break-up event.

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IN MEMORY

Thursday December 14: Single Stableford. Winner K Lawrenson 39 on a count back from r/up B Gargano.

BRD: Y Jones 38; G Winter, J Morris 36; P Muller 35; C Gleeson, S Kopelke 34 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 C Gleeson, 5 N Pellin, 11 N Pellin, 14 S Webb, Ladies 14 2nd shot Y Jones, 9/18 2nd shot Div 1 C Gleeson, Div 2 S Webb.

Saturday December 16: Single Stableford. Winner K Lawrenson 39 on a count back from r/up M Wellings.

BRD: G Winter 38; M Rennie, P Harmon, P Lawrenson 37; S Webb, R Peasey, C Wieland, S Reynolds 36; B Richards, S Kopelke, D Hetherton 35.

NTPs: 2 H Powell, 5 M Wellings, 11 D Hellyer, 14 A Lawrenson, 9/18 2nd shot Div 1 C Wieland, Div 2 A Skinner.

Rain disrupts Snakes cricket contests A BRILLIANT start for the Caboolture Snakes was in vain as rain forced last Saturday’s first grade contest to be abandoned at the Caboolture Cricket Club.

After the Caloundra Lighthouses won the toss and chose to bowl, the hosts romped to 2/211 in just 24 overs before the weather intervened.

The openers made 20s before Glen Batticciotto (72 not out off 46 balls) and Cameron Trask (78 not out off 49 balls) went on the attack.

Twenty runs were scored in the 24th over, including a six from the final ball.

In the second grade game at Roy Henzell Park, the Snakes managed only 4/61 in 24.3 overs before the Lighthouses raced past the target for the loss of one wicket in just 7.5 overs.

Caboolture’s Lachlan Wright made the match top score of 29.

The third grade contest at Caboolture ended as soon as the wicket of Adam Keast for 20 left the hosts 2/105 after 21.3 overs against the Nambour Cutters.

Snakes opener Christian Green remained on 49 not out.

In fourth grade, the Snakes paid dearly for slow scoring

as a total of 5/99 in 27.2 overs was no match for the Maroochydore Swans.

There were few concerns for the Swans as they reached the target in the 19th over for the loss of three wickets, with Braxton Tuza grabbing two wickets after Luke Tuza snared one.

The fifth grade battle at Glasshouse Mountain Sports Oval ended when the dismissal of Clint Livesley for a quickfire 47 left the Swans 2/115 after 18.2 overs.

At Caloundra High School, the Lighthouses appeared set for a big total in sixth grade, reaching 3/170 in 23.2 overs.

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Sport Brumbies veteran stars in milestone match STEPHEN Helliwell marked his 200th appearance for the Burpengary Brumbies Cricket Club in style as he scored a slashing century in a victory against the Ashgrove Astronauts last Saturday.

Invited to bat first at the Burpengary-based James Worthington Oval, the Brumbies tallied 4/192 until rain cut their innings short after 30.3 overs.

Ashgrove’s innings was also cut short, with the Astronauts faltering to 7/76 in 15 overs.

The day belonged to Helliwell, who blasted seven fours and seven sixes as he made 108 off 97 balls at the top of the order in his milestone match.

Helliwell enjoyed a strong second wicket partnership with Rob Staplehurst, who maintained his fine form with 56 off 73 balls.

William Crossley topscored for Ashgrove with 21 not out while five of the six Brumbies bowlers shared the wickets, with Noah Bell and Troy Brown taking two apiece.

Oh what a feeling!

Heart-stopping finishes and shock results at race meet in Kilcoy 1200m, with fields of nine, 11 and 10 as there were two very tight finishes as well as two victories for Kendal.

In the fifth race of the day, the Kendal-ridden and Beau Gorman-trained Sip It Slow was the fourth favourite before winning by 0.2 of a length as the favourite placed fifth.

The second-last race was another case of the fourth favourite winning by 0.2 of a length, although this time the favourite placed second.

The winning horse, Mr Brose, was trained by Glenn Richardson and ridden by Les Tilley.

Roar Hide was the

unexpected winner of the final race, with Mr Searle describing the bay mare as “the roughie of the day”.

The equal-last favourite with an astronomical starting price of $151, Roar Hide won by one length while the $3 favourite was the runner-up.

Emma Hargrave was the triumphant trainer while Kendal savoured her second victory within 90 minutes, having also ridden a sixth placegetter in between her two wins following seventh placings in the second and third races.

Kilcoy’s next race meet will be on January 11.

Daniel Hamilton, Mitch Butler, Steve Davis, Daniel Brown and Ryan Knopke are in good spirits after a long day of golf at Woodford.

Kilcoy senior tennis Division 1 champions Gil Todd and Marcelle Lo.

Kilcoy senior tennis Division 2 champions Carin Salmon and Nixon Trillana.

Long day of golf nets more than $4K

Kilcoy crowns senior tennis champions

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FORTY players raised a total of $4,276 for the Cancer Council as Woodford Golf Club took part in the annual ‘The Longest Day’ event on Monday last week.

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THE final Kilcoy race meet of the year had a series of nail-biting finishes and unexpected results, while apprentice Olivia Kendal was the only jockey or trainer to have more than one win.

On a track rated a Good 3 on Tuesday last week, the favourite came first in only one of the seven races.

Kilcoy Race Club chairperson, Con Searle, said the weather was great, with a cool breeze all day.

“We had a terrific race day with an excellent midweek crowd, with a big contingent of visitors from Brisbane and coast,” he said.

The first two races were

Coast regions had a hit of golf along with various Woodford members, as there were two to four players per group.

No scores were recorded as some of the golfers played 36 holes while the majority played 72 holes.

800m, with fields of 10 and eight.

Fifth favourite Song Sung Blue won the first race by one length while the favourite placed second.

The victor was in second place at the halfway stage while a rank outsider was in front, only for the latter to finish second-last.

The winning trainer was Pat Duff while the jockey was Sariah Champkin.

In race two, favourite The Lucky Alien romped to victory by 6.3 lengths with Jaden Lloyd the jockey while Greg Cornish was the winning trainer.

The 1900m race was next,

The golf course lights were on at 4.30am when the ‘Beerwah Burglers’ quartet teed off, after they had also taken part last year when the Woodford Golf Club was involved in the nationwide initiative for the first time

featuring a field of nine.

Ridden by Wanderson D’Avila and trained by Rachael Singleton, fifth favourite Blue Velvet won by just 0.2 of a length while the favourite was fractionally behind the runner-up.

Race four was 1500m, with second favourite Deelosh winning by two lengths in the field of 10 while the favourite again placed third.

Chris Anderson was the winning trainer while Micheal Hellyer was the jockey, after Rob Thorburn rode Deelosh to victory at the same venue six weeks earlier.

The final three races were

One of the Woodford golfers, Mitch Butler, said the event had extra significance for him after his mum died from cancer only about a month beforehand, after his dad and uncle had previously died from cancer as well.

THE Kilcoy Tennis Club staged its senior championships on Sunday December 3, as the doubles event featured two divisions.

Marcelle Lo and Gil Todd won Division 1 while the Division 2 winners were

Nixon Trillana and Carin Salmon.

Gil said some great tennis was enjoyed, despite the heat.

“However all agreed that we should play the championships for 2024 in the cooler months,” he said.

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Sport More than $12K raised at golf day THE Kilcoy Golf Club’s annual McGrath Foundation Pink Fundraiser Day was a hit as 118 participants helped raise $12,403 for the McGrath Foundation.

Attendees from Toogoolawah, Charleville and Roma joined local members and guests for the occasion on Saturday December 9, with many of the visitors having previously taken part in this yearly Kilcoy event

organised by the Cooper and Tones families.

Newcomers included descendants of other participants, and there was plenty of colour amid an array of outfits and styles.

Kilcoy duo Steve Bichel and Brett Runge won the 2-ball Ambrose, while Steve Gannon won the major raffle.

An auction involving donated prizes took place, with Dusty Allery the auctioneer.

Five on the trot for Tier 2 Caboolture women’s cricket teams set the pace, despite setback for Tier 1 team ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

THE Caboolture Snakes women’s cricket teams were involved in very close contests on Sunday December 10, with the Tier 1 team falling just short in a run chase while the Tier 2 team had a narrow victory.

The Tier 2 team stretched its winning streak to five games, while the Tier 1 team’s four-match winning sequence came to an end.

In the Tier 1 match at Roy Henzell Park, home side Caloundra made 6/166 in its 30 overs before Caboolture was dismissed for 161 with

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five balls to spare.

Caboolture stumbled to 7/107 before a lower order revival wasn’t quite enough.

Caboolture’s Brianna Coffin had another fine game with two wickets and 22 runs, while Caloundra’s Tammy Spring took five wickets.

In Tier 2 action at Buderim, the visitors won by nine runs after making 4/90 in 20 overs.

Caboolture’s top-scorers were opener Mary Dhot (16 retired) and number four Ebony Runge (15 not out).

Hosts the Maroochydore Swans were 3/17 after six

overs, before Leah Thomsen made 20 retired.

Twelve runs in the 17th over included eight runs from the final two balls, leaving the Swans needing 19 runs from three overs.

Gayle Mawer snared a wicket and conceded only two singles in the 18th over,

before Calise Bicanic’s next over yielded just three runs.

A superb final over from Mawer included a caughtand-bowled, while the only runs came from the last ball.

Mawer had 3/14 in her four overs while Dhot and Runge conceded 12 runs each, with Dhot also taking a wicket.

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