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Survival of a t n a S a critical s e iv r r a upgrade Feds back Moreton project ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Marina Gomide

AFTER months of uncertainty, the Federal Government has finally confirmed it will back the $32.75 million funding for Youngs Crossing Road and Bridge.

An independent review of the Federal Government’s funding for billions in national infrastructure projects saw dozens of programs in the firing line.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said confirmation that the

Youngs Crossing Road would continue showed common sense in the booming region.

“I am just so pleased to see crucial road connections have been given funding and that party politics has been put to the side for the benefit of community,” Cr Flannery said. The Youngs Crossing Road is one of only four road North Pine River crossings connecting City of Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and the Australia Trade Coast, being used by approximately 20,000 vehicles per day. Story p3

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Finding a big deal OVER 10,000 people descended on the grand opening of the state’s largest Salvos in Morayfield last Thursday, in what was described as a “tremendous” and “unexpected” turnout.

With the store open from

9am to 9pm, thousands poured into the new facility, with hour-long queues wrapping around the store.

Customers loved the deals on offer, with many waiting patiently holding armfuls of clothes. Story p4

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lightning strikes region ● SOMERSET ◗ Liam Hauser

EMERGENCY crews were kept busy in the Somerset area on Wednesday last week, as hail, destructive winds and lightning strikes hit the region in the afternoon.

Two women sustained facial injuries as they were hit by debris when a house in Winya was damaged at about 3pm.

Paramedics treated the women at the scene before they were taken to Caboolture Hospital.

A lightning strike, meanwhile, sparked a bushfire at Mt Kilcoy, with staff and students evacuated from Mt Kilcoy State School as a result.

Water planes and fire units arrived on scene to get on top of the fire along Jenkinsons Road.

Somerset groups win funding TWO community organisations have been successful in securing Community Assistance Grants from Somerset Regional Council at its November 15 ordinary meeting.

Esk Bowls Club Inc will receive $5,000 towards the costs of a new cold room, and the Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival (by the Toogoolawah Progress Association) will receive $2,500.

Somerset Regional Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke said both applications would

have positive impacts on their communities.

“The Esk Bowls Club has been operating with an outdated cold room for around 20 years, and the signs of wear are showing, making it inefficient and unreliable. For a community sporting organisation that hosts events and brings people together, a functioning cold room is essential for hospitality and catering,” Cr Gaedtke said.

“I note that the local contractor who quoted for the new installation has donated labour costs, and

to me that is a sign that the Esk Bowls Club is valued by its members and local community.

“The Toogoolawah Christmas Carnival is a wonderful free community celebration that brings people together for a night of affordable entertainment for families. The funding provided through Council’s Community Assistance Grant supports the year-long fundraising that occurs to holding the annual event, and I look forward to the fun that this year’s event brings on Saturday December 9.

New talks to take sting out of fire ants COUNCIL staff recently met with state government representatives of Biosecurity Queensland (BQ), the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) and the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) to discuss the new Fire Ant Response Plan 2023-2027.

Somerset Regional Council Pest Management Working Group Chair Cr Helen Brieschke said the new response plan had been developed to have greater impact through a partnership arrangement between the state government and relevant south-east Queensland council and other stakeholders.

“The fire ant issue needs strong action if we are to eradicate this pest, and working closely with relevant state departments is a good starting point,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Under this partnership, self-management is

being suggested as a key component, and while I welcome action on this front, we need to understand what the cost and resourcing implications are for Somerset Regional Council.

“Providing relevant staff with training and supplying treatments (baits) are practical aids, however we need to be clear about where the responsibilities begin and end, and how a small regional council can manage the additional activities,

Longman Disability Expo TERRY Young, Federal Member for Longman, will hold his first Disability Expo on Friday December 1.

The expo will take place from 10am to noon at the Caboolture Memorial Hall on 65/61 King Street.

In conjunction with Disability Week, the expo will host around 40 exhibitors. The exhibitors will offer practical

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“We hope to make a difference in the community by supporting people with disabilities and help bring about a positive change by providing an extensive range of support and information,” Mr Young said.

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“Fire ant eradication is a nationwide problem, and very much beyond the business-as-usual activities that Council undertakes as part of its pest management programs.”

Cr Brieschke said Council would write to Mark Furner MP, Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities, to request funding and resources to support the work necessary under the Fire Ant Eradication Program.

‘Council will also discuss a draft fire ant self-management plan for the Somerset region at a meeting between FAST and key Council officers,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Taking a partnered approach is important, and the right balance needs to be established from the outset.”

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Woodford lights up for Lantern Parade WOODFORD will be a hive of activity from 5pm to 9pm on Friday December 1, as the annual Woodford Street Carnival and Lantern Parade takes place in Archer Street.

More than 600 lanterns and more than 60 stalls are expected, while other features include food trucks, street performers, amusement rides, marching bands and much more.

While most of the event will be outdoors, there will be plenty of activity inside the Woodford Memorial Hall, where dancers, vocal

groups and a brass band will perform.

Another feature will be free family Christmas photos at the museum.

The parade will have all of the local schools marching with lanterns while car and motorbike clubs and vintage tractors are led by a police car with sirens and flashing lights.

Meanwhile the Woodford Lions Club will launch the latest mega cash raffle, with 2500 tickets. First prize will be $20,000 while there are also five draws of $1,000.

Road is safe to crossing Federal Government backs local project as billions in funding cut across the nation ● MORETON ◗ Marina Gomide

AFTER months of uncertainty, the Federal Government has finally confirmed it will back the $32.75 million funding for Youngs Crossing Road and Bridge.

An independent review of the Federal Government’s funding for billions in national infrastructure projects saw dozens of programs in the firing line.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery,

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said confirmation that the Youngs Crossing Road would continue showed common sense in the booming region.

“I am just so pleased to see crucial road connections have been given funding and that party politics has been put to the side for the benefit of community,” Cr Flannery said.

The Youngs Crossing Road is one of only four road North Pine River crossings connecting City of Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and the Australia

Trade Coast, being used by approximately 20,000 vehicles per day.

The upgrade requiring the majority of funding is the Youngs Crossing Bridge, as a high-level bridge with sufficient flood protection needs to be designed and built.

“The Youngs Crossing upgrade is necessary to improve flood immunity, safety, and vehicle capacity due to our forecast population growth, housing developments and

associated traffic volumes,” Cr Flannery said.

“During heavy rains and flooding, transport is pushed onto the Bruce Highway or Old Gympie Road which are already crippled by massive congestion and causing daily delays for residents and businesses across the Southeast.”

This upgrade is also essential to secure the growing housing market and population, with over 16,000 lots having already been approved by Moreton

Bay Council in their growth area sites. According to Cr Flannery, City of Moreton Bay could single-handedly solve Southeast Queensland’s housing crisis with their greenfield sites, but for that they require infrastructure to access their homes.

“The Youngs Crossing Road project is vital to provide a resilient road network that supports the supply of housing in the area,” Cr Flannery said.

In addition to the federal funding, the Youngs Crossing

Road and Bridge project has also received $15 million from the State Government and $32.25 million from Council itself, funding over half of the project. The design work has already been completed and resources allocated, with the next step being the tender construction process.

“The best partnerships are collaborative, and this project has been one all levels of Government have worked on together for years now,” Cr Flannery said.

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10,000 come to opening of the state’s largest Salvation Army Store

‘Largest’ Salvos store is kind of a big deal ● MORAYFIELD ◗ Marina Gomide

OVER 10,000 people descended on the grand opening of the state’s largest Salvos in Morayfield last Thursday in what was described as a tremendous and unexpected turnout.

With the store open from 9am to 9pm, thousands poured into the new facility, with hour-long queues wrapping around the store.

Customers loved the deals on offer, with many waiting patiently holding armfuls of clothes.

Store manager Emma said the tremendous turnout was

unexpected, but great to see.

“It was amazing to see how long people waited to get their purchases put through, but everyone was very good spirits, good energy and understanding how run off our feet we were,” she said.

Having been flat-out every day since opening, the store still hasn’t been able to recover from the madness, with staff struggling to sort through donations and restock shelves faster than customers are buying.

“We are quite low on staff here and we didn’t expect to achieve what we have,

Hannah and Emma so we are recovering and replenishing but have new job ads put out for more paid staff and volunteers,” Emma said.

One feature that makes this Salvos store unique, aside from its size, is its craft section.

Noticing the lack of

second-hand craft stores in the area, Emma has worked to make this Salvos store not just a hub for fashion, but also for recyclable supplies and materials.

“Scrap fabric, buttons, lace, broken jewellery… we are making craft packs and craft jars with everything we

can to make sure we sell it at an amazing low price but keep it out of landfill,” Emma said.

The opening also provided food and entertainment in the car park, having several delicious food trucks feeding the hungry customers.

These, however, also weren’t prepared for the overwhelming turnout, having run out of food within a couple of hours.

The new Salvos store replaced the previous Morayfield one, which closed at the end of January and was half the size.

Regulars from the old store have been eager to buy in their area again and were amongst the first lined at the door during the ribbon cutting.

All in all, the grand opening was a massive success, having smashed the company record out of the park and the store hopes to continue being of service to the community by providing cheap, affordable clothing while raising funds for the Salvation Army programs.

Kilcoy Christmas Carnival is back bigger than ever PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year’s Kilcoy Christmas Carnival, to be held along Seib Street from 5pm on Saturday December 2.

The Kilcoy Christmas Carnival Committee’s focus is providing a night full of fun and entertainment free

of charge. This includes amusement rides, with this year being the biggest yet with five rides catering for all ages.

There will also be new additions to the food truck line-up, while there are market stalls galore and

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roving entertainers, as well as local artist Myles Dunn who will sing a few tunes.

And of course there will be the jolly man in red, as Santa arrives with his cavalcade to say hello to the children.

The evening will finish with a bang as the fireworks

display unfolds.

The committee has been overwhelmed with the support of businesses, community members and groups which have generously sponsored the event to ensure the carnival is its biggest and best yet.

Special thanks go to major sponsors Kel Stanton Diesel Mechanics, Wercs Hire, Kilcoy Exchange Hotel, and Kilcoy Global Foods.

For more information on the carnival, visit the Kilcoy Christmas Carnival social media page.

Work to do for better recycling A REVIEW of residential waste has found northern Somerset households are much less ‘recyclable savvy’.

Somerset Regional Council recently conducted an audit of kerbside collection waste to determine how well waste in red and yellowed lidded bins are segregated.

Four key observations were made: • A higher percentage of contamination of recyclable bins occurred in the northern area of the region (22.4% compared to 13.5%) • 34% of contamination was caused by nonrecyclable plastic material, with bagged contamination accounting for a further 15%.

• Recyclable paper is the item most frequently placed in the wrong (red lidded) bin.

• Items eligible under the container return scheme contributed to 2.76% of general waste and 1.47% of recycling waste. This equates to 469 containers per tonne of general waste and 209 containers per tonne of recycled waste.

The audit looked at seven samples, totalling 906kg, from random sources across the region.

QFES cash injection LOCAL Disaster Management Group representative Cr Kylee Isidro has welcomed a cash injection of $1m from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) into local SES facilities.

“The major project endorsed was the extension of the Lowood SES building to provide additional training and office space.

The remaining funds will be spent across all SES facilities in the Somerset region,” Cr Isidro said.

Cr Jason Wendt said the funding also recognised the region’s dedicated SES volunteer base.

“Improvements give our dedicated SES volunteers a sense that their contribution is valued,” Cr Wendt said.

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Morayfield brings in festive cheer ● MORAYFIELD ◗ Marina Gomide

THE Morayfield Shopping Centre was flooded with Santa, elves, reindeers, snowmen and an Ice Fairy, as well as special appearances of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Elmo and Cookie Monster, and CoComelon’s JJ. Santa’s Arrival Parade was a huge success, attracting over 3,500 onlookers to celebrate and take part in the festivities, exceeding the shopping centre’s expectations. Marketing

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Manager Angela Mulcahy said it was wonderful to see people of all ages engaged in the Christmas Spirit, which was what the parade was all about.

“The goal of the parade is to launch Christmas at Morayfield, unite our community and reward our customers for their loyalty with a magical event,” she said.

This was the first Santa Parade at the shopping centre since 2020, due to the covid pandemic.

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It’s the scent of success for Your Somerset Florist

‘Exemplary’ audit result for council

Wedding award is a blooming good win ● TOOGOOLAWAH ◗ Liam Hauser

TOOGOOLAWAH-BASED florist Sarah Jane Coleman won a highly commended award in this year’s Wedding Industry Awards, which took place on the night of Tuesday, November 7.

Your Somerset Florist QLD was among 1,000 businesses nominated in the Southern Queensland Country region for the Wedding Industry Awards, with Sarah having owned and managed the Somerset business for 15 years.

Your Somerset Florist’s highly commended achievement was effectively a runner-up placing in the Wedding Florist category, with Blooms of Warwick

taking out top spot.

This came two years after Sarah’s business achieved a top-five placing in the same category, when the awards were known as Brides Choice Awards.

Sarah was out shopping when the Wedding Florist category award recipients were named on the night of the Melbourne Cup, before she received an email the following morning to notify her of her achievement.

“I was very surprised and a bit humbled, and proud of myself to know my brides were happy with my work,” she said.

While Sarah hasn’t had any qualified florists working for her, she has had dear friends and family

support for a number of years, while many other competitors’ businesses have had numerous qualified staff, including those who specialise in weddings.

Happy with her second placing, Sarah said it nagged a bit to miss out on top spot, which meant she would strive to go one better next time.

Sarah’s work in the past 12 months included arrangements for the Somerset Mayoral Ball and Toogoolawah Show Ball, in addition to usual events such as weddings, funerals and birthdays.

Sarah said she had become more businessoriented with the guidance of a small business and a

Sarah Jane Coleman with some of her creations. financial coach, while she also made a significant move in late August as she changed premises.

After having a shopfront for a few years, which she said was a necessity to cope with work demands during covid, Sarah returned to her backyard studio; cutting

overhead costs and keeping flowers affordable for everyone.

Sarah said things had changed a lot since the times before and during covid up to now, as flowers were still highly sought while the cost of living was more challenging for people.

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SOMERSET Regional Council has received its 15th consecutive commendable report from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO).

The QAO undertakes an annual audit of Queensland’s 77 local governments to assess that councils are providing reliable financial statements that comply with relevant laws and standards.

Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the independent audit by QAO found that council’s key financial reporting and audit deliverables had been met.

“After an audit process that began on-site on 12 June 2023 and continued until 20 October 2023, the QAO reported that they had identified zero issues or deficiencies with Council’s internal control system, financial reporting or other matters for the 2022-2023 financial year.

“This follows Somerset being one of only 17 Queensland councils to receive 100% green audit traffic lights from QAO earlier this year.”

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Plans for more Esk car parking SOMERSET Regional Council will appoint planning consultants to prepare a development application for additional off-street car park in Esk, following a decision on October 24.

Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee member Cr Sean Choat said the proposed car park next to Lions Park was an integral part of Council’s proposal to develop hiking trails on Mount Glen Rock.

“We listened to the concerns of the community, who raised the issue that with the growing popularity of Esk, parking was already at a premium,” he said.

“More off-street car parking close to trail access points and local businesses would assist with managing this demand.

“Public feedback would be sought as part of the formal development process”, Cr Choat said.

The Council resolved to seek funding for the Mount Glen Rock hiking trail project under the State Government’s Growing Future Tourism Program in early 2024 and the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.

Kilcoy’s red letter day Post Office in safe hands as new owner promises city-style services ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

A RECENT change in ownership at the Kilcoy Post Office has resulted in a dream come true for the new postmaster, Corey Worgan.

Corey bought the building back in 2011 and had a long-term plan to buy the business, while he has carved out a career elsewhere.

With Corey as the director of WGN Investments Pty Ltd, a number of familiar faces remain at the Kilcoy Post Office, after previous licensee Anna Tones opted to move on, following nearly 20 years in the role.

Having been born at Kilcoy Hospital and then attended kindergarten, pre-school, primary school and high school in Kilcoy, Corey said he had dreamed of being a postmaster since year 5.

“I remember Mr Morris asking us what we wanted to be when we grew up, and we had to share our ideas with the whole class,” Corey recalled.

“The first local businessman that I thought I wanted to be like was Bob Lapthorn. I wanted to be just

Lyn Pratt, Cath Worgan and Janine Porter are serving the needs of the community at the Kilcoy Post Office, after a recent change in ownership. like Bob, and still do.

“Bob was a great postmaster and is a great man. He probably doesn’t know this but he will now!”

Corey’s first job was at Kilcoy 4 Square (now Peries IGA), before he had a stint at Kilcoy Pastoral Company (now Kilcoy Global Foods).

He has worked in the television industry in the 20-odd years since then,

including at BBC in the United Kingdom, as well as the Seven, Ten, and Nine networks in Australia.

Currently he works as the Head of People and Culture in Sydney, with Channel Nine.

Amid his time in the television industry, Corey never forgot his dream from year 5, nor did he lose interest in contributing to his hometown.

“I feel good about investing in my hometown in times where there has been a lot of uncertainty for small business in rural areas,” he said.

Corey described Australia Post as “the heartbeat of any community”, while he voiced his concern about bank closures around the country and the impact this has had on people.

“It’s important that Kilcoy

has the services it needs to function independently without the need to commute to the city,” he said.

“Australia Post these days is more than just a place to post letters and parcels and continues to grow over time.

“I want to make sure the Kilcoy community has the same service offerings as you’d expect in a city Post Office.

“I also want to work with local community groups to ensure we’re giving back to the community.

“Australia Post also has an invested interest in our local community too, so this partnership will work perfectly.”

Corey said plans included building on the financial services and bringing new giftware, while he would also like to work on a traineeship in the future to help build a pathway for local school leavers.

“When you come from a strong community like Kilcoy, it’s hard to not want to invest in your hometown to make sure the community is taken care of as it took care of you when you were a child,” he said.

Welcome increase to roads funding after report highlights under investment The amount of funding for the new program will also gradually increase, such that $200 million will be available per year, up from the current $150 million total annual investment in the HVSPP and the BRP. The changes were recommended by the Infrastructure Investment Program review, and the increases in funding will be

phased in over the forward estimates to avoid putting pressure on inflation, supply costs and the construction labour market.

The announcement came the same week that the Local Government Association of Queensland welcomed calls for more funding for roads and cuts to red tape holding back local government from providing the “liveability

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their communities deserve”.

The ‘Grattan Institute’s Potholes and Pitfalls: How to fix local roads’ report found councils were being grossly underfunded.

It reported simply maintaining current roads needed an extra $1 billion a year nationally, and more to improve them.

LGAQ’s Alison Smith said councils were battling

massive cost increases – in excess of 60 per cent for some road materials – and more money was needed from the other two levels of government to maintain the roads that communities across the state relied on.

“All councils need more funding to provide the safe, reliable roads their communities deserve,” Ms Smith said.

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In addition, the Government will merge the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) and the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) into a new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.

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FEDERAL Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, has welcomed a Federal Labor Government commitment to boost local roads and road safety funding, and reform programs to reduce the administrative burden on local councils.

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TULLAWONG STATE HIGH SCHOOL

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Jasmine and Georja

Sheyne and Georgie

Kaleb, Ethan, Jaidyn, Ella, Heath, Mattai and Zander

Luke and Emma

Deshanti and Syndey-Shade

Hunter, Lauren, Skye, Karah, Ayden and Jona

Talom Kaliya, Quirina and Elizabeth

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Awards shine at Tullawong Dance performance and musical talent bring Tullawong Awards Night to life ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Marina Gomide

TULLAWONG State High School had a vibrant Awards Night on Tuesday November 14, with stunning performances, inspirational speeches and lots of cheers as the school recognised its outstanding students.

From year 7 to year 12, the smiles on students’ faces as they walked across the stage showed the importance of having their efforts celebrated by teachers and family.

The sense of friendship and camaraderie amongst the students was also heartwarming and contagious, with various students high-fiving classmates on stage,

cheering each other on from the crowd, hugging their friends and exclaiming “I’m so proud of you” to their fellow colleagues.

Two big highlights of the night were the student performances. The Tullawong Performance Team put on a breathtaking, modern ballet routine inspired by The Black Swan, and year 11 and 12 music students Thomas Taylor, Joshua Goreham, Pukemanu Jury and Zander Stead uplifted the audience by performing a cover of ‘Life is a Highway’.

The ballet performance was entirely made up of and choreographed by students, being so masterfully executed that it looked like

KILCOY State High School An Independent Public School

Year 12 Formal ON Wednesday, November 16, the Year 12s gathered at Mon Komo Redcliffe to celebrate the Year 12 Formal.

After such a big year, and recently completing their

opportunity to celebrate together as a cohort and

full of entertainment and laughter. On behalf of the

like to thank Mrs Strong and the team for organising a

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an actual company making an appearance at the school.

The band, on the other hand, put so much energy into their performance that they had the entire hall clapping and singing along.

Aside from the recognition awards, 16 special awards were handed out to various students, along with the House Championship awards and the announcement of the 2024 leaders and school captains.

By the end of the night, some students heard their names two or more times.

Kiata House won the House Championship.

Congrats to all students for their efforts and to all family and teaching staff for helping them get where they are!

Remembrance Day 2023 ON Saturday, November 11, Ms Bell, Ms Morton, Mr Wilson and our 2024 School Captains, Tori and Ava, continued our school tradition of attending the Remembrance Day Service at the Kilcoy Wall of Remembrance and Cenotaph.

Tori read “In Flanders Fields”. The Last Post ! minute’s silence held before Ava, Tori and others laid the

Memorial Wall.

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The Candi that sweetens up Esk “Ray of sunshine” Candi K set to sing at 2024 festival ● ESK ◗ Marina Gomide

LOCAL Esk singer/ songwriter Candi Ingold, aka Candi K, has joined the line-up of the 2024 Camp & Jam Festival, with duo partner Chris, aka CV Music.

This announcement comes after Candi was flooded with kind messages and praise on the Somerset Community Facebook page.

Described as “a beautiful ray of sunshine”, “a very special soul” and “a loving and uplifting spirit”, the recent mother of two has made a significant impact on the community, despite only living there two years. Multiple people have named her as a person

worthy of acknowledgment in the small community, bringing tears to Candi’s eyes.

“I’m truly honoured people are praising me so much, when there are so many individuals who actually change lives,” Candi said.

“All I do is try to be kind and help others, which just makes me a tiny part in such a compassionate, selfless and giving community.”

The applause was not only given to her “positivity and kindness”, but also to her singing talent.

Having been on a stage for the first time in kindy and having her first paid gig at age 13, the blonde

beauty started her career early and never stopped.

With lyrics and songwriting being her favourite part of the artistic process, they are often emotionally written based on her life experiences.

“Music is and has always been an expression and way to communicate for me,” Candi said.

Having only returned to performing music recently due to covid, Candi has been singing mostly to smaller crowds, but is excited to take the stage with her duo band, Brief Divide, at the 2024 Camp & Jam Festival.

“I enjoy both crowd types.

Small and intimate crowds I have a chance to be more emotional and focus on the lyrics, while big crowds are more elating and I have fun hyping them up,” the singer said.

“That’s what I want us to

do at the festival: create an atmosphere for everyone to vibe, sing along and have fun.”

On top of her music career, Candi also keeps busy as a music teacher, beauty therapist and mother of two daughters. She says life as a mother has influenced her music, by pushing her to believe in herself more, so she models what she preaches to her girls and students.

“I thought I would be their biggest teacher, but they have actually taught me the most,” Candi said.

She credits her “amazing, hands-on husband”, Jacob, her father and the Esk community for being able to succeed in her various roles and make a living doing something she loves.

Candi performs solo regularly at the Brisbane Valley Roasters, as well as the Grand Hotel Esk.

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Stop with the mass-produced throwaways for Christmas this year

FARMERS are being urged to ensure their farms are a safe work environment and they are taking proactive steps to minimise hazards in the workplace, as the country celebrated National Agriculture Day last Friday.

National Agriculture Day is held annually on the third Friday of November and is a chance to celebrate and learn about the essential work which people in the agricultural industry carry out every day.

Farmers and workers in agricultural workplaces continue to be seriously injured and killed at higher rates than other industry sectors, with farming accounting for one in five worker deaths across the state.

This year, the focus of safety has been set on seasonal workplaces, in particular itinerant worker safety, safety around moving plant, falls from heights and psychological safety.

Tractors, quad bikes, side-by-side vehicles and machinery are responsible for the majority of farm related fatalities, while augers and harvesting machinery are also a major cause of harm and injury.

There have been two recent incidents in the agriculture industry involving young workers who suffered serious injuries after becoming entangled in unguarded augers.

This month, safety inspectors are conducting proactive visits to oyster farms, wineries and grain harvesting to check compliance and provide safety advice.

THOUSANDS of farmers across Queensland - the people who grow the food and flavours we all need - are calling on Queenslanders to give presents that matter, and make it a grown and gathered Christmas.

As National Agriculture Day was celebrated last Friday, farmers across Queensland had something to say – rather than buying from international online stores or shops that stock imports, this year give something grown or gathered by the farmers of Queensland.

This year, make your presents matter, whether they be a Secret Santa or a jaw-dropper that embarrasses Santa. Source your gifts from farmers, producers and growers who create everything from the world’s best cheeses, relishes, chocolates, gin, beer, wines, vodkas, meat products, eggs, the brightest festive vegetables, flowers, floral teas, ice creams, honey, cotton and woollen fashions, wooden artisan products, stone fruit, citrus ranges, finger limes, bespoke flavour

experiences and more.

Kay Tommerup, a sixth generation dairy farmer, said National Agricuture Day celebrates the amazing farmers and producers who provide all the best quality produce in the world.

“But it’s not just today that we should be celebrating that. I heard a breakfast radio team discussing their Secret Santa plans recently, and they were encouraging everyone to buy something from an overseas online

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Rural Drought and fire conditions worsen LANDOWNERS have looked to the skies this week in the hope that promised rain will bring relief from worsening fire and drought conditions across the region.

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, said she recently wrote to the Minister for Agriculture calling for the electorate’s local drought committee to be reconvened to consider an early drought

declaration, however, the response she received did not address this request.

“While I understand there is a currently a review of how drought declarations are made, the Minister cannot wait until the end of the year to release this report,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“People living with the daily grip of drought need to know what is going on.

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“Not only are landowners dealing with starving livestock and dry dams, some have also been hit with bushfires destroying farming infrastructure and whatever precious feed may have still been in the paddock.”

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A line of young store heifers sold to a much improved market.

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David Daly, Delaneys Creek, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $1,560.

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Brannigan Family, Sandy Creek, sold Brangus heifers for $410.

Anthony Bennent, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $370.

Garry Martin, Maleny, sold Droughtmaster vealers, with males making $340 and heifers $390.

EUMUNDI 170 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on November 14.

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Adele Pitt, Cooran, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $800, Brahman cows for $1,010 and young Droughtmaster weaner steers for $470.

Wayne Stanton, Neurum, sold Charolais cross steers calves, 5-6 months, for $450.

Debra Townsend, Cooroy, sold Brangus steers calves for $470 and $440.

Josh Sippel, Caboolture, sold light weaner steers for $430 and vealer heifers for $400.

Greg Edwards, Gympie, sold a line of Hereford cross heifer calves for $300.

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Rural A cut above: Caboolture saw doctor claims top gong CABOOLTURE saw doctoring apprentice Daniel McNabb has earned a prestigious TAFE NSW national award.

While many are born into the timber industry, Mr McNabb took an unusual path to saw doctoring, getting a glimpse of the profession during work experience at AKD Caboolture Sawmill, while still at Morayfield State High.

He doesn’t regret his decision, now working his dream job as an apprentice saw doctor at the same sawmill.

Saw doctors are an irreplaceable part of the timber industry, repairing, setting and sharpening saw blades for timber production.

The 20-year-old’s passion and ability saw him honoured with the 2023 TAFE NSW Best Teamwork and Communication Award at the TAFE NSW Saw Technology Awards.

TAFE NSW Tumut is one of only two forestry training providers in Australia, giving

apprentice saw doctors from across the nation the skills and experience to forge long careers in the industry.

Captured by the precision and artistry of saw doctoring, Mr McNabb successfully applied for an apprenticeship with AKD after leaving school and enrolled in a Certificate III in Saw Technology at TAFE NSW Tumut.

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explain what we do,” he said.

“I loved that it was hands-on, whether it’s manually hammering a saw, tig welding a crack on a saw or programming a CNC machine.

“I get so much pride out of the fact that my work is helping keep the mill

Cutting edge: Caboolture apprentice saw doctor Daniel McNabb has claimed a prestigious TAFE NSW award. running. I also like the fact saw doctors are in such demand, I’ve got pretty much guaranteed work for

life.”

Caboolture is one of the major hubs for Queensland’s forestry industry, a sector

that employs about 10,000 people and delivers an annual economic contribution of around $3.2 billion.

Mr McNabb said he was honoured to win the award, and he praised the quality of his TAFE NSW training.

“There were so many good operators in my class, I feel privileged to be singled out like this,” he said.

“My TAFE NSW training was exceptional and the teachers were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about passing on their knowledge.”

TAFE NSW Tumut forestry teacher Adam Farquharson said sawmills across the nation were crying out for TAFE NSWtrained saw doctors.

“There is so much ongoing demand for saw doctors because it’s highly specialised work and there are so few around,” he said.

“TAFE NSW really gives students the in-demand skills and industry connections to forge a career in forestry.”

Upgraded Marburg radar live IMAGES from the upgraded Brisbane (Marburg) weather radar in south-east Queensland are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and the BOM Weather app.

The new dual-polarised Doppler radar is a tool for observing rainfall and wind conditions in real time across large areas.

Bureau Chief Customer Officer, Dr Peter Stone, said the Marburg weather radar will provide better image resolution, better visibility of weather systems and less image interference.

“It will improve the image resolution between rain and hail, and it will show higher quality images during intense rain and storms,” Dr Stone said.

“At the Bureau, we use radars to monitor storms, including movement and severity, when issuing severe storm warnings. Any improvements to radars, especially in areas susceptible to severe storms like southeast Queensland, helps us issue warnings and keep the public informed and safe.”

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Created in collaboration with industry sponsors, the highly sought after AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is designed

to support full-time university students across Australia who are pursuing agriculture-related undergraduate degrees and STEM degrees with majors aligned to the industry.

The scholarship provides a $5,000 annual bursary for the final two years of the recipient’s degree. It also offers opportunities for professional development, industry work placements,

exclusive networking events, and participation in industry gatherings.

Previously, the Horizon Scholarship program was open to students in their first two years of tertiary studies, but that has changed for 2024 and is now available to students who are in their final years of study, to better connect them with industry networks, providing momentum when entering the workforce.

Acting General Manager of Workforce, Communications and Adoption at AgriFutures Australia, Jennifer Galloway, said the program offers an incredible opportunity to engage in professional development workshops, equipping the recipients with the tools to elevate their skills and expand their knowledge base.

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the opportunity to complete annual industry work placements aligned with your areas of interest and the sponsor’s industry,” Ms Galloway said.

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“AgriFutures is incredibly proud to support and manage this program on behalf of all the sponsors for the past 13 years. It’s an important part of the future fabric of Australian agriculture and the promotion of opportunities for the next generation of ag leaders.”

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Applications for the scholarship close on January 12. To apply, visit https://agrifutures.com. au/opportunities/horizonscholarship/.

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Henry Somerset Dr Kim - maths brainiac and your hacks Dr Kim is a maths brainiac who has a warning about how you use social media and online shopping.

I can’t use his real name because he still does lots of work for governments on hacking your phone or computer.

We first met some two decades ago when supermarkets were trying to work with farmers to get fruit and veggies to your store quicker and cheaper.

He produced a map of Australia with layer upon layer of what looked like spaghetti - that represented the food miles from farmer to store.

Then he talked in mathematical formula that left us all bamboozled.

But, in the end, it did simplify some of the food miles and get produce into your hands faster if not cheaper.

His next project was developing mathematical models for online delivery, so when you order the latest fashion or kitchen appliance it leaves from some factory in China and ends up on your doorstep.

In doing this he became interested in the computer networks that transmitted your online order through various networks and countries, via Bumfutt Texas to Tackyshit China.

That made him something of an expert on how your

online orders and social media are monitored and give openings for surveillance and hacking.

An hour with Dr Kim is about three questions, because his answers involve complex maths and computer lingo that only a brainiac can figure - and leave us ordinary folk with severe headaches.

But even the simple versions of his answers leave much to be concerned about.

A few years ago he did a deep dive into the Australian Defence Department

computer systems. That found some of their software was so old it wasn’t even supported anymore and the firewalls were so basic they could barely stop a teenage nerd. In his words, it was like defending attacking fighter planes and missiles with a Vietnam era SLR (self loading rifle just a bit progressed from a 303). It’s been tidied up since but hardly robust.

So I had to ask Dr Kim the brainiac about recent hacks and failures in telecoms, not just Optus nationally, but Telstra mobiles in our

Under My Skin My Baldrick-style cunning plan is a mega money saver Now is the time to be progressive, innovative, adventurous, and brave — in the style of Black-adder’s intrepid sidekick Baldrick.

Now is the time to introduce a maximum four-day working week for everyone — yes, everyone — with a view to a reduction to three days as soon as possible.

I realise you will think I’ve lost my marbles but I have adopted government thinking, as opposed to common sense, on a trial basis.

My conversion came when I read about the new yes, no, maybe policy/recommendation/ diversionary stunt/brain fart announced by the Palaszczuk Government about a four-day school week.

All the pros and cons of this have been aired except one very important fact — cost savings. Queensland could have record budget surpluses forever, or even longer, if it adopted this four-day working week idea universally and extended it when re-election chances needed boosting.

Here’s the cunning plan even Baldrick would be proud of.

Everything in Queensland would operate for four days a week maximum — everything including retail, manufacturing, services of

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all kinds, even milking cows.

(That will bring more than tears to their eyes but we must be consistent.)

Before you write this idea off totally, think about it.

Think of the cost savings. If schools only opened four days a week the cost savings may not be great, but what about other government services?

Imagine how much cheaper it would be if hospitals only opened for four days. People would have to regulate their illnesses to correspond with those four days but couldn’t they just schedule medical services to be delivered on those days — emergencies, operations, specialist procedures?

And even better, law enforcement services Monday to Thursday only, giving us all a long weekend break from crime.

Governments can control our lives in so many ways I’m sure they can legislate to make long weekends crime free.

Same for fire services. They could legislate to make fires permissible only on four week days, selected by the Minister after extensive public consultation.

Think how happy employees, especially public servants, would be. All could work four days from home and only go into the actual workplace for an annual staff party, the date of which would be

region falling over regularly as well as Skymuster/NBN wifi having several outages in the last fortnight.

He grimaced, which was worrying.

Did I know that much of the telecoms infrastructure that supports our mobile and internet is not in Australia?

Much is situated in the USA (eg Atlanta for Telstra) or Singapore (for Optus).

So if some adversary cut the undersea cables to Australia (as Russia and China have threatened and developed vessels to do),

much of our capacity would be blacked out. That’s why the federal government is so keen on getting more submarines, to patrol and protect our cable connections linking Australia to the world.

Then much of our technical skills have been outsourced (remember all those Telstra technicians who’ve been made redundant) to overseas. This was the cause of the Optus blackout.

Just as we’ve outsourced much of our manufacturing overseas, so we have our telecoms capacity.

Governments turned a blind eye to this - until last week.

Suddenly the ministers and boofocrats recognise that much of our communication, banking, healthcare and retail operations could be blacked out - either by misadventure, incompetence or a malevolent adversary.

Dr Kim is worried.

He is also worried that ordinary folk on social media and online shopping are

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selected by the workforce after extensive consultation.

Imagine how productivity would increase. Experts tell us working a four-day week from home actually increases productivity, so if everyone did it the economy would go gangbusters.

Yes, I know there might be a few teething problems to sort out, like how surgeons could perform delicate brain operations from their lounge rooms, but this is not the time to be negative.

Oh so sad Mark It started off as an extension of the “laugh at Mark” game in the Tower of Power but it has now developed into a more serious campaign.

We’re talking about our hapless Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, whose Ministerial career dangles by a thread from the Premier’s red carpet gown.

Being compared to someone famous is usually a compliment but not in the case of Bailey who is interchanging between dropkick characters.

Until recently it was the comic book soldier Beetle Bailey, but that title morphed into Mark Sad Sack Bailey, after the post-war American comic strip character Sad Sack.

But last week saw a sinister tone creep into the game.

The name Mark Sad Sack Bailey was shortened to the phrase Sack Bailey.

Just beautiful I was mugged by an ageing but inexperienced thief on my way home one night last week. Pointing a knife at me he said “Your money or your life”.

I explained I was a long-time married man so had no money. We hugged and cried together. It was a beautiful moment.

Hear ye! Hear ye!

Way back in February I wrote, “Be prepared for a gradual build-up of State Government advertising over the coming months, reaching high levels by the end of the year.”

I even included the comment, “Believe it or not, some in the government’s marketing brains trust want health to be highlighted as a ‘plus’ for the government, with an attempt to breathe life back into the ‘we’re keeping you safe’ lie ……. oops, I meant line.”

Well, as you would have heard, our Health Minister, The Fabulous Fento, has announced a $1.35 million advertising campaign to promote the Satellite Hospital Program — a well-intentioned but poorly designed, developed and executed extension to our health services.

This is just one of the wide-ranging advertising campaigns in the pipeline, getting ready to assault our eardrums and insult our

leaving ‘wormholes’ in our communications networks that could easily be exploited.

That’s why he and others advised the government that the federal bureaucracy not be allowed to use TikTok or Temu (Chinese owned and operated) on government devices. He’d like to ban all social media, on government and major corporation devices.

Unfortunately, he says, these online activities are so popular that governments and people lap up the fun and utility and forget the risks.

Politicians on social media being some of the worst tech safe operators.

Dr Kim doesn’t need a brainiac maths lecture to warn that more blackouts and hacks are not just probable but likely if the government doesn’t enforce tech hygiene (starting with itself) and do lots more regulatory oversight of our telecommunication hubs and providers.

As I write this, I’ve been subject to another 3 hour mobile outage - if only to emphasise Dr Kim’s advice.

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By SKINHEAD And don’t forget, Annastacia is spending almost half-a-million dollars of our money on “focus groups” to make sure she knows what to advertise and told me the lounge would what substance-free policies to announce prior to comfortably fit five people without a problem. I bought the October election. the lounge but it hasn’t been Humorous Harper used yet. I can’t find five That wasn’t an earthquake people without a problem. you felt, it was just the reverberations from the treat ABC Managing Director David Anderson received a made by Thuringowa MP $120,000 a year pay increase.

Aaron “Youth crime rent-aThat’s $119,123 more than a crowd” Harper. The entire single pensioner. population of Canberra The next time you dislike reeled with shock when they your life, remember it is all heard that menacing threat. about perspective. I have a Harper made a bold bid to shake his new nickname, The friend who reads three books a week, works out twice a Joker, by waving a toothpick day, has no financial worries, at the Federal Treasurer and saying, “Seriously, if the Feds and has people who want to have sex with him all the walk away from co-funding time. And yet he constantly Stage 2 (Riverway Drive complains about how much infrastructure project) then I he hates prison. am out. I will walk.”

The Institute of Unfinished This clown started his threat Research has found that six with “seriously” because no one is taking him that way at out of 10 people ………

Thought for the Week: The the moment and he hoped most powerful governments it might stop some people on earth can’t stop a virus from laughing. from spreading, but say Just briefly: they can change the earth’s I just received an email with temperature if we pay more a recipe telling me how to tax. use leftover Christmas ham.

Quote (or joke) for the Not sure if an enterprising marketing genius was getting Week: “No I don’t” (need the support of union boss Gary in early or if it was sent via Bullock to remain Premier.)

Optus last December.

— Annastacia Palaszczuk.

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WEASEY’S PROPERTY Insights into the local housing market with Chris Wease, Senior Sales Agent at Remax Living, Woodford.

PURCHASING property - Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants.

When individuals decide to purchase property in Queensland, they have two primary options for how they can hold title to the property: as ‘Tenants in Common’ or ‘Joint Tenants’.

Each of these ownership structures comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and it is crucial for prospective property owners to understand these differences before making a decision.

Tenancy in Common is a form of property ownership where each co-owner holds a distinct share of the property among co-owners.

This option is commonly the

preferred choice for those with different investment goals and financial capacities, e.g: people with adult children entering second marriages or a group of investors buying property together. Your tax liability depends on your ownership share, 50/50, 90/10, 60/30/10 etc. Some key pros and cons of Tenants in Common include: Pros – Flexibility, inheritance control and easy transferability. Co-owners can own unequal shares of the property, which is beneficial for those with varying financial contributions. Each owner can designate their share to specific heirs, ensuring that their portion of the property passes to their chosen

beneficiaries upon their death. Owners can sell or transfer their share without requiring approval from other co-owners.

Cons - Limited unity and potential for forced sale.

This ownership structure can lead to disagreements among co-owners regarding maintenance and approved uses of the property. If one co-owner wants to sell their share, the other owners may be forced to sell the entire property if they cannot buy out the selling owner’s interest.

In contrast, Joint Tenancy involves co-owners sharing equal and undivided ownership interests in a property, making this a popular choice among couples and close family

members. Here are some pros and cons of the Joint Tenancy structure: Pros - Right of survivorship, unity and control: Upon the death of one joint tenant, the property automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants, avoiding probate proceedings. Joint Tenants usually have a sense of unity and shared control over the property.

Cons - Lack of flexibility and limited inheritance control: Joint Tenancy does not allow for unequal ownership shares, making it less suitable for co-owners with different financial contributions or investment goals. Joint Tenants cannot designate their share to specific heirs, as the right of

survivorship dictates that it transfers to the surviving joint tenant/s.

In conclusion, the choice between tenants in common and joint tenants in Queensland depends on the needs, financial arrangements, and personal preferences of the co-owners.

It’s important that prospective property buyers carefully evaluate their relationship with co-owners, long-term goals, and legal preferences before making a decision. Seeking legal advice is always strongly advised to ensure a wellinformed choice, tailored to your specific circumstances.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions or need

living advice, I am more than happy to help in any way I can. Mob: 0427 536 725 or email cwease@remaxliving. com.au. I look forward to being of service.

A little ray of giving Real estate staff help those in need STAFF at Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere will again participate in the Ray White real estate’s annual Christmas initiative called ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ during the upcoming festive season.

The involvement from the Wamuran | Bellmere team comes as Ray White real estate continues its successful charity for the 12th straight year.

This holiday campaign is a tradition for the brand, and it serves as an opportunity for hundreds of local offices to connect with their communities, while raising awareness and muchneeded resources for worthy causes.

Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere will partner with the Wamuran Lions Club to help people, families and groups which may need extra support and care during the festive season.

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Bellmere principal Terry Ward said, “This campaign has always been a real highlight of our year.

“It gives us a chance to reach out to the people around us directly in a way that benefits people with less advantages, and get them things they need during a demanding time of year.”

The team is calling on the local community to show its generosity and give to the Wamuran Lions Club, by sending donations to Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere for collection and safe storage.

Those who wish to donate a gift are asked to inform the Ray White team if the gift is for a male or female, while also nominating an age group.

The Ray White Wamuran | Bellmere office (7-9/1061 D’Aguilar Highway, Wamuran) began collecting

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gifts on Monday November 20, and has a special giving tree in the front window.

The office will collect gifts until December 22.

It gives us a chance to reach out to the people around us directly in a way that benefits people with less advantages ...

Terry Ward The team is also excited to announce that its very own Ray White Christmas elf named ‘Little Ray’ will visit the office this Christmas.

Each year, Ray White offices across Australia and New Zealand have collected thousands of gifts and donations for not-for-profit organisations and charities, while uplifting hundreds of communities in the process.

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Though in this fast and furious vortex you could lose your cool, so breathe deep, keep calm and relaxez-vous.

This week’s increasingly panoramic outlook suggests that a change of scene or routine will work wonders to renew your joie de vivre for the upcoming festive season, so explore beyond your core crew and connect with people outside your familiar zone.

Be open to diverse perspectives and opinions.

As the pointy end of the year draws near, life on earth starts getting frenetic and humans become increasingly reactive. Relationships morph into ‘situationships’, and even making the gentlest of waves can attract backlash. So, take it easy Twins - under this week’s starscape, less is most definitely better.

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As this week’s go-go-go astrology officially switches into overdrive for the leadup to the year’s grand finale, don’t let yourself be pressured by impatient planet Mars. Savvy Crabs will get on the same page with family plans and make a commitment to communicate honestly when things get out of sync.

Cosmic energy in your fiery house of creativity can also fan all sorts of other flames. If it starts getting hard to keep your temper in check, vent to a levelheaded friend until that blood pressure settles. Focus on the outcome you want, and work towards a solutionoriented mindset.

As the year heads into its home stretch and to-do lists get longer, this week’s speedy astrology needs you to pace yourself. To unplug and recharge your batteries so you can hear the rich inner downloads of this transit, which you won’t even notice if you’re in constant motion.

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Nov 22 to Dec 20

Librans are the jugglers of the zodiac, and this week’s astral energetics in your socialising sector requires what you do best: blending and balancing.

Not saying it’s an either/or situation, just a matter of choosing the right mix of what you can reduce or eliminate, what you can keep and enjoy.

This full-forward week arrives with a real risk of saying yes to more than you can realistically handle - even you. So stretch restrictive edges by all means, but stretching too far, too fast is only likely to fry your circuits. Spreading yourself too thin could court burnout.

This week’s Sun and Mars blazing into Sagittarius join communicator Mercury to announce a month of celebrating you know who. With your sizzle factor through the roof and your personal mojo off the charts, happy birthday Archers, and good luck finding someone to keep up with you.

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Dec 21 to Jan 19

Jan 20 to Feb 18

Feb 19 to Mar 20

This week’s planetary trinity in your sector of closure suggests taking inventory of your life just as it is right now. Not just obligations - even too many invitations can feel like overload.

Start wrapping up and signing off on business projects. Feel the freedom of not overbooking your schedule.

The energetic trio of Sun, Mars and Mercury in your astrological zone of community and groups could bring an opportunity to collaborate. It’s especially worthwhile reaching out to colleagues and connections this week in the lead-up to a full moon in the sign of kindred spirits on 27 November.

Recent weeks haven’t exactly been agenda-free, and if you’ve been getting mixed messages or wondering What the?, this week’s tell-it-like-itis astrology supports asking direct questions. If answers direct you towards the exit ramp, then bow out with grace and gratitude and look to the path ahead.

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NTPs: 2 S Webb, 5 P Dwyer, 11 D Hines, 14 P Dwyer, 14 Ladies 2nd shot P Dwyer, 1/10 2nd shot Div 1 S Mahoney, Div 2 D Sharp.

Thursday November 16: Single Stableford. Winner P Lawrenson 40, r/up G Milady 39.

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Saturday November 18: Open Fourball Stableford.

Winners Shane Kopelke and P Muller on a count back from r/up M George and P Thode 46.

BRD: K Daymon and R Peasey, M Wellings and L Grace 43; T Cook and J Harvey, T Edwards and B Morrow 42; P Quirk and J Luxford 41 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 K Daymon, 5 P Muller, 11 J Burrett, 14 S Notley, 14 Ladies N Coles, 4/13 Div 1 C Wieland, Div 2 A Kingdom.

9/18- Rod Howard 9/18- Jenny Bechly Sunday 19/11/2023 18 Hole Stableford (BM) Trophy Donors: Kilcoy Golf Club Winners: Vicki Meloni 40 points R/Up: Steve Bichel 36 points NTP: 2/11- Trent Smith 5/14- Gary Barton 9/18- Steve Bichel

Toogoolawah Bowls Club NOVEMBER 14 was our Pub Day and we had 7 rinks. Our sponsor was the team from LJ Hooker Toogoolawah and Esk. These girls are always great supporters of our club and we thank them sincerely.

The winning team was Sandra’s team: Sandra Currell, Tod Currell, Henny De Winter and Brian Havel.

Runners-up were Lester’s team: Gary Jensen, Rennie Lachlan, Greg Staniforth and Lester Bechly. First round winners were Col Daniel, Herd Haines, Jim Baldwin and Tania Plowman. Second

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On Thursday November 16, John Greany, Keith McWhirter, Lyn McWhirter and Kim Dorman travelled to Logan City for the Ladies Reindeer Open Fours.

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December 10. Come along of days after the break-up Thank you Logan for the and get involved in the game, so please advise invite. running of our club.

Keith if you are available to On Sunday November 19, • Our break-up day for 2023 participate and make the we had 12 players with 2 will also be on December works easier on all. visitors and played a game 10. All are welcome. We will • Our final Pub Day for of pairs and a game of have a game and then enjoy 2023 will be on Tuesday triples. Winners were Gerrit an afternoon tea to celebrate December 5, so if you haven’t Winkeler and Lynda Hanson.

Christmas. Please bring a got your team ready, please Runners-up were Phil plate to share. Dress for get to it. We would like a Gregory, Neville Finlay and the day is MUFTI, although full green. Dress for the Reg Hanson.

Christmas themes would be day to be CASUAL/MUFTI. Raffle went to Joe Hilton. preferred.

Christmas themes would be For Your Calendar: • Green renovation works appreciated.

• Our next club meeting

Play-off needed in Monday night darts in Caboolture A THREE-WAY play-off was needed to decide the winners in Monday night’s pot luck doubles at the Caboolture Social Darts Club.

The eventual winners were Matthew and Cecil who pegged at 87 to win, while runners-up were Corey and Alex.

The men’s high peg went

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High scores came from Peter (136), Matthew (140), Mandy (2 x 140) and Jenny (140), while high pegs went

to Ian (64, 67 and 40) and Alex (51 and 50).

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Toogoolawah Golf News THERE was no AM golf on Wednesday November 15 as ladies had their Christmas break-up lunch.

PM Chook Run 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner Clinton Smith 24 points, runner-up on a count back Jeff Yeo. Longest Putt no. 9 Richie Marschke.

Saturday November 18 was the Inaugural Trophy Day for Bob and Judi Marshall: a secret Partner 4BBB Stableford event.

Players were numbered as they nominated for play, then names were drawn out for partners at the end of play.

Winners - Visitor Alan Black 34 points and Warren Hatfield 40 points aggregate score of 74 points.

Runners-up Jeff Yeo 39/Peter Eldridge 33 = 72 points 2nd runner-up Graeme Kuhn

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42/Geoff Bailey 29 = 71 3rd runner-up Clinton Smith 39/Blair Broad 31 = 70 4th runner up Clinton Watts 36/Trevor Friedrich 33 = 69 Bob and Judi’s Longest Putt 1/10 Graeme Kuhn, 2/11 Eric Cox, 5/14 Warren Hatfield, 8/17 Trevor Friedrich, 9/18 Jeff Yeo. It goes to show there are a lot of golfers out there who can sink a long putt; different name for each hole.

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Bob and Judi what an awesome day, the format was great, not knowing who your partner was until the finish.

A lot of comments were along the lines of “I feel so sorry for whoever draws my name, I played terrible”.

Once again thank you for stepping in and sponsoring the day.

Coming events:

Saturday November 25: for those who have won a Monthly Medal, it is The Medal of Medals for 2023.

For all members and visitors it is an 18 hole Single Stroke Event for Jeff and Julie Yeo’s Inaugural Trophy Day. Please note it is a noon shotgun start.

Wednesday November 29: Ladies AM Golf 9/18 hole Single Stableford.

18 holes Ladies start at 7.30am, 9 hole ladies start at 8am.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole Single Stableford starting at 3pm.

Thursday November 30: Members are asked if they have any spare time around 3.15pm if they could help supervise the new junior golf afternoon.

Contact Garry Hutchinson for further enquiries. Also if you would like your children involved, we would love to see you here.

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Sport Kilcoy races Saturday A BIG crowd and plenty of action on and off the track is expected at the Kilcoy Race Club this Saturday, as the club’s annual Christmas Cup meet takes place.

At least six thoroughbred races are likely, and there will also be mini trots, while Fashions on the Field is sure to be highly anticipated as well.

Other features will include Pick the Card, raffles, and the members’ draw while steak sandwiches, cold drinks and cafeteria food will be available.

Tickets will cost $15 at the gate or $10 online, while U18s are admitted for free.

Gates open at 11.30am.

Patrons are reminded that no BYO food or alcohol is permitted on the grounds.

Tall order awaits Brumbies THE Burpengary Brumbies will chase a formidable target on the second and final day of their Queensland Sub Districts Cricket Association B1 clash with the Cleveland Thornlands Cougars at the Burpengarybased James Worthington Oval this Saturday.

None of the Cougars played a dominant innings last Saturday, but a fine team effort led the visitors to 9/220 from 74.4 overs after their skipper Luke Butler won the toss and chose to bat.

Runs were at a premium for a while, with Lachlan Dahler scoring 24 off 87 balls while fellow opener Tyler Brown scored 45 off 123 balls.

Eight Cougars batters registered double figures, with Brock Balcombe showing plenty of urgency as he hit four fours and one six while top-scoring with 47 not out from 55 balls at number seven.

Keelan Davis and Butler also took the initiative as they faced 22 balls each, with Davis scoring 17 at number six before Butler scored 21 at number nine.

Six of Burpengary’s seven bowlers shared the wickets, with Sam Cole and captain Stephen Helliwell bagging two scalps each while Rob Staplehurst, Jack Cheney, Aston Helliwell and Jake Lawson nabbed one apiece.

The other wicket fell to a run-out.

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Golden gloves title for Kilcoy boxer

By Liam Hauser KILCOY’S Jamie Retschlag won the Australian Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Masters title at the Gold Coast-based Lonestar Tavern last Friday night.

The fight with Laurence Murphy lasted three rounds before Retschlag won by unanimous points decision, having fought tough and hard throughout each round.

Nearly four weeks earlier,

Retschlag won a bout by technical knockout (TKO) in the heavyweight division of the Masters Boxing Tournament at the Caloundra RSL. Retschlag’s coach from the Royston-based Bigfoot Boxing Club, Gavin Sahlqvist, said Retschlag had done the club proud with his two latest victories.

It remains uncertain if Retschlag will return to the ring or hang his gloves up.

Woodford golfer shines Consistency enables left-hander to win A Grade division

By Liam Hauser WOODFORD Golf Club’s assistant greenskeeper Chris Walk was named A Grade champion (Doug Bachli Cup) in the recent National Association of Left Handed Golfers of Australia (Queensland division) national championships.

Chris had the best off-thestick score in the A Grade division during the four-day event at Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club, and he came second overall as he finished three shots behind the overall winner.

Chris said it felt “awesome” and “really good” to win the A Grade division although it nagged a bit to finish so close behind

the overall winner.

“My form was a bit average beforehand, so it was good to be able to play consistent golf for four days,” he said.

“It does nag a bit but it was good to finish second (overall).

“It makes me a bit hungrier for next year, to go one better.”

Chris was among more than 100 left-handers from around Australia to take part in the tournament, while there were also a few competitors from New Zealand.

The format was a 72-hole stroke while there was a range of handicaps among the players, with Chris playing off a handicap of

1, while at least one other competitor played off +4.

The golfers encountered extremely windy conditions throughout the tournament, prompting Chris to say afterwards that he needed to “think a lot more” than usual, particularly when hitting off the tee.

Chris said it was “a tight golf course” as well, meaning he needed to play strategically.

Chris had previously played at the course, but only on one of the sets of 18 holes.

“The western side was new to me,” he said.

The Woodford Golf Club assistant greenskeeper had very few eagles and birdies,

and he had only one double bogey as he parred most of the holes.

While Chris said he aimed to do a little better in next year’s corresponding event in Victoria, he said he also

had his eyes on the 2024 Queensland state level lefthanded championship.

Having won this event last year and this year, Chris said he aimed to notch a hat-trick next year.

Two openers score centuries THE Caboolture Snakes achieved a comfortable firstinnings victory over Gympie Gold in the first grade cricket clash at Caboolture Cricket Club last weekend, as an outright result never looked likely.

The hosts declared at 8/344 from 72 overs, before dismissing the visitors for 222 in 63.3 overs.

Snakes opening batter Jayden Coffin led the way with 104, and he was well supported by Glen Batticciotto with 46 at first drop.

Caboolture was 1/151 before faltering to 6/183 and then recovering, as Connor Corlet scored 61 not out while Bradley Teske, Lachlan Ryan and Steele Draper made 30s.

Gympie opener Trent Riddell carried his bat as he made an unconquered 131, but he lacked support as none of his teammates scored more than 20.

In the second grade match at the University of the Sunshine Coast, home side UniSC secured a narrow firstinnings win after the Snakes had a chance to claim the

points.

Lachlan Wright top-scored with 65 while four of his teammates made 20s as the Snakes tallied 9/209 in 81 overs.

UniSC was 6/103 before captain Chris Cooper smashed six sixes in his quickfire 52. Two quick wickets left the hosts 8/188, before they finished at 8/219 in 50 overs.

Sam Remedios was the mainstay with 102 not out at second drop.

In third grade action on Caboolture soil, the home side had a tight 14-run firstinnings win over UniSC. Mathew Dedini made a patient 48 at the top of the order for the Snakes, but there was no stability throughout the innings as the hosts succumbed for 146 in 52.1 overs.

UniSC was 7/73 before a 45-run partnership unfolded, followed by a lower order collapse as the visitors were bowled out in 76.1 overs.

Dedini had staggering figures of 3/9 from 11 overs while Michael Fanton, Luke Tuza, Cooper Marshall and Dallas Keast also bowled

superbly.

Caboolture’s fourth graders played at Landsborough Sports Club, where host team the Loggers had a narrow first-innings victory.

The Snakes were 8/93 before partnerships of 33 and 40 gave the total sufficient respectability.

Jeremy Donahoo topscored with 38 at number four before he was ninth out.

The hosts struggled to 7/125, before losing their next two wickets at 164.

Caboolture had the chance to snatch a one- or two-run triumph but a final wicket stand of 38 took place, as skipper Ben Liddell worked his way to 82 not out.

The Snakes sixth graders took on the Caloundra Lighthouses at Caloundra High School, where the home side won comfortably on the first innings after batting first.

None of the locals reached 50 but eight of them reached double figures in the total of 276 in 64.5 overs.

Brendan Hucknall (5/25 in 16.5 overs), Jinto Jose (3/8 in

Jeremy Donahoo top-scored for Caboolture in its fourth grade fixture.

10 overs) and Peter Hall (2/29 52.5 overs, while Craig Gibbs played a lone hand as he in six overs) ripped through made 55 at number six.

Caboolture for just 119 in

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Sport Lowood SHS’s football stars Award winners named at presentation ● LOWOOD ◗ Liam Hauser

EIGHTEEN Lowood State High School (LSHS) students earned at least one award each at the school’s annual Football Academy presentation night on Thursday, November 2.

The school’s hospitality department catered for the 150 attendees as the event recognised the success of the LSHS students in this year’s futsal and soccer.

One of the highlights were the Shearer siblings winning a major award each, with Hayden named Male Footballer of the Year, while Hanna was named Female Footballer of the Year.

Hanna was also Year 9 Football Academy Player of the Year, while the other Football Academy Player of the Year recipients were Henry Snell (Year 8) and

Kohen Whitmore (Year 10).

Nicholas Miller was named Senior Boys Players’ Player, while Mia Anderson was named Senior Girls Players’ Player, and these two were also recognised for their service to football.

Other award recipients for their service to football were Jade Godby, Jack Rowling, Kyra Hayes, Alexander Lukritz, Riley Dalzell and Lauren Sheppard.

Football Academy Players’ Player award winners were Xander Wieland (Year 8), Luke Barrett (Year 9) and Malachai Price (Year 10), while the Bendigo Bank Bursary recipients were Hayley King and Alex Steinhardt.

The Jaremenko Family Football Scholarship was awarded to Leah Beecham.

LSHS’s Football Academy coordinator Jacob Veraart

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said highlights of the year included achievements of the U16 boys, Open girls and U15 girls futsal teams.

The U16 boys defeated St Mary’s, Toowoomba Christian College and Toowoomba Grammar at the South West Queensland titles, while the Open girls won every round game in the Combined Ipswich Secondary School Sport Association (CISSSA) competition and booked a spot in Metros.

In the Metros grand final, the LSHS Open girls played their best as they went down 2-1 to a strong Cleveland team.

In the Brisbane Metros, the LSHS U15 girls reached the quarter-finals to secure a position at the Southern Queensland Champion of Champions.

Mr Veraart said there

Nicholas Miller, Jade Godby, Jack Rowling, Kyra Hayes, Alexander Lukritz, Mia Anderson, Riley Dalzell and Lauren Sheppard were recognised for their service to football. was a lot to look forward to next year, with the layout of the football field being extended while the Football Academy would be available from Years 7 to 10.

“We will be competing in Schools Futsal League, which involves over 40 schools across South East Queensland, and we are currently waiting to get confirmation of entry into the Queensland Football Schools League,” he said.

LSHS thanked sponsors Lowood Dental, Irrigear, Farmcraft, Jim McDonald, David Grant & Associates, Tyson Foods, and the LSHS

Hanna Shearer (above) and Henry Snell (right) with Jim McDonald.

P&C. Lowood and Fernvale Community Bank has agreed to continue the partnership

for a further two years, while Running Creek Farms is a new sponsor for 2024.

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