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Hands up for new mayor Somerset councillor promises to ‘take up the fight’ if voted in SOMERSET Councillor Sean Choat has conﬁrmed he will stand for election as Mayor at the local government elections to be held on March 16. The councillor has received encouragement

from across the community to step up to the Mayoral position, after the announcement Cr Graeme Lehmann will retire at the 2024 poll. Cr Choat said he thinks Council needs to do some

things better, naming road improvement, promoting the region for business and tourism, and supporting the important agriculture sector as his priorities. “Ratepayers’ money must be spent wisely and Council

must ensure residents get value for money in every Council decision,” he said. He does, however, acknowledge Council had done some good work in its last term and is in sound ﬁnancial shape.

Having a strong balance sheet is important to keep rates under control, build and maintain infrastructure, as well as provide the facilities and services people want, he said. Story p3

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Terry Young Job Seeker expo coming in March ● CABOOLTURE

TERRY Young’s Job Seeker Expo will provide an opportunity for Jobseekers of all ages to talk to potential employers, enquire about further education and training, and be provided with job vacancies readily available right now. The Job Seeker Expo will feature over 50 stall holders from local businesses looking for staﬀ, employment agencies, universities, TAFE, defence, construction companies and many more. Terry’s Job Seeker Expo

is a practical and hands-on experience for all those who wish to attend with real outcomes. The expo aim is to “help provide a job to anyone who wants a job”. Their previous Job seeker Expo’s have achieved direct success with several positions being ﬁlled over many sectors. Time and Date: March 12 1pm – 4pm Location: Caboolture Memorial Hall 65/61 King St, Caboolture QLD 4510

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SOMERSET Regional Council and Karana Downs Rotary in Blair have shared in $4.8 million in Federal Government funding to host Australia Day community events this year. The ‘Somerset Celebrates’ Australia Day 2024 is a free community event, which will kick oﬀ with an Australia Day Ceremony and Australia Day Community Awards ceremony (see below). Conferees and nominated individuals, community groups and their guests will enjoy a catered morning tea, live music, Australian animal interaction and activities for the kids. The Rotary Club of Karana Bellbowrie also received a grant to host a Citizenship Ceremony at the Moggill State School Hall from 11am on Australia Day, where

30 conferees will make the pledge to become Australian Citizens. The funding is part of the Australian Government and National Australia Day Council (NADC) Shayne Neumann with Karana Bellbowrie Rotary Australia Day 2024 Community Events “It was terriﬁc to attend that collaborated with local Grants program. the Bellbowrie Community Indigenous communities to Successful hosts have Australia Day event last share First Nations stories, received funding to deliver year and I’m looking histories and perspectives, inclusive events that forward to participating in and celebrate their enduring incorporate the message of the ‘Somerset Celebrates’ culture. ‘Reﬂect. Respect. Celebrate. Australia Day event this year. “As Australians, we are We’re all part of the story’. “I encourage locals to connected by a shared desire Federal Member for come together this Australia for unity,” Mr Fraser said. Blair Shayne Neumann Day and celebrate the day in “Australia Day is a day encouraged residents in their way,” Mr Neumann said. to listen to each other, Ipswich, the Somerset NADC Chief Executive accept our history and show Region and Karana Downs Mark Fraser AO CVO said the understanding and respect area to attend events in their NADC provided additional for those around us.” local community. funding for those groups

Free morning tea, live music at Oz Day events COMMUNITY members are being invited to join a free, family-friendly Australia Day event on Friday January 26. The event will be held at the Somerset Civic Centre from 9am to 12pm, and will include a Welcome to Country, citizenship ceremony and the presentation of the shire’s Australia Day awards.

Following the oﬀicial proceedings, Somerset Regional Council will host a free community morning tea, live music and activities for kids, including a wildlife interaction experience. Somerset Regional Council’s Mayor Graeme Lehmann said he was looking forward to the

upcoming Australia Day community event. “This is an important day to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our community’s Australia Day award winners,” Cr Lehmann said. “Our team have gone to great lengths to ensure a fantastic line-up of activities and performances; it is sure to be a great day out for all.”

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completion by the end of 2025. Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said that, while Cressbrook Dam is in the Toowoomba region and is managed by Toowoomba Regional Council, downstream impacts can be experienced in Toogoolawah and areas along Cressbrook and Kipper Creeks.

“Members of the community who have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Toowoomba Regional Council Cressbrook Dam project team directly.” The Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project will widen the dam spillway to increase ﬂood resilience and protect landholders

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Solar power helps light up Lowood SOMERSET Regional Council has continued its successful solar lighting program with the installation of 11 new solar streetlights at Lowood Recreational Complex. Tourism and Economic Committee representative Councillor Bob Whalley said council has actively sought to improve safety in town areas through increased solar lighting. “The solar installation at Lowood Recreational Complex is another great example of this practical, cost-eﬀective and environmentally friendly innovation,” Cr Whalley said. “The project was also a win for local business, with council engaging local contractors, A&M Civil Contracting, to complete the project, which was fully funded by council.” Somerset Regional Council power streetlights at a cost of approximately $289,000 annually.

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Councillor to stand for top job in March ● SOMERSET

Koby Adams (centre) with Alexei Popyrin and Novak Djokovic. Inset - Koby with Petero Civoniceva

Teen’s lucky toss TALK about the trip of a lifetime! Kilcoy teen Koby Adams couldn’t believe his luck when he was given the opportunity to toss the coin for an Australian Open match between World Number One Novak Djokovic and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin. And that was just one of the amazing experiences the 13-year-old had during, what he described as, the three best days of his life. Koby had been one of

the lucky winners of an all expenses paid competition through the Deadly Choices program. With the program promoting healthy choices for First Nations people, Koby met two Deadly Choices ambassadors at the Australian Open: legendary rugby league ﬁgure Petero Civoniceva and Olympic volleyballer Taliqua Clancy. The lucky winners also had a hit of tennis and met tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley.

SOMERSET Councillor Sean Choat has conﬁrmed he will stand for election as Mayor at the local government elections to be held on March 16. The councillor has received encouragement from across the community to step up to the Mayoral position, after the announcement Cr Graeme Lehmann will retire at the 2024 poll. Cr Choat said he thinks Council needs to do some things better, naming road improvement, promoting the region for business and tourism, and supporting the important agriculture sector as his priorities. “Ratepayers’ money must be spent wisely and Council must ensure residents get value for money in every Council decision,” he said.

He does, however, acknowledge Council had done some good work in its last term and is in sound ﬁnancial shape. “Having a strong balance sheet is important to keep rates under control, build

and maintain infrastructure, as well as provide the facilities and services people want,” he said. Cr Choat said he had been humbled by the community

support he had received after announcing his stand for Mayor, being told to “go for it”. “I think people are looking for leadership which puts community interests ahead of other agendas,” he said. According to Cr Choat, he wants to be known as someone who makes things happen, wanting to focus on transparency and putting community needs forward without reservation. Another priority he claims to have is to listen to the local residents, who have “plenty of good ideas”. Cr Choat has served two terms as Councillor and, previously, as a State MP. According to him, he has established a visible and regular presence across the region as Councillor, believing that listening and seeking feedback is the best way to move forward in the community interest. “A vote for Choat is a vote for experience, energy and commitment to community,” he said.

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Tilney Park’s new pump track and additional facilities to start in May

A 27-YEAR-OLD male from Toogoolawah was issued a Notice to Appear for the break and enter of the Toogoolawah Bowls Club in October last year. A 62-year-old female from Hillcrest was issued with Infringement Notices for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Harlin. A 36-year-old male from Esk was issued with a Notice to Appear for stealing tyres at Toogoolawah in December. A 60-year-old male from Plainland was issued a Notice to Appear for failing to complete a required declaration in relation to a hoon offence investigation that occurred in Toogoolawah. A 24-year-old female from Moffat Beach was issue a Notice to Appear in relation to driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Harlin. Two juvenile males have been issued official Cautions in relation to tresspassing offences at Gregors Creek in December. A 28-year-old male from Brassall was issued a Notice to Appear for driving whilst disqualified, driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle and speeding at Harlin. A 22-year-old male from Coominya has been issued a Notice to Appear in relation to the theft of a motor vehicle from Toogoolawah in July last year. Six juveniles aged between 12 and 17 have been arrested in relation to the armed robbery of a service station at Colinton on January 13. The offenders were utilising a stolen vehicle. A 67-year-old male from Toogoolawah was issued a Notice to Appear for the unlawful setting of fires to vegetation at Gregors Creek on November 30 last year. Toogoolawah Police assisted in the saving of a 3-year-old’s life in Toowoomba on January 17. For non-urgent crime, use Policelink; phone 131 444 or visit www.policelink.qld. gov.au

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Man charged after stabbing in Caboolture POLICE have charged a man following an alleged stabbing in Caboolture South on January 20. It’s alleged around 8.30pm a 40-year-old male victim was walking along the Dickson Road, when a 50-year-old man arrived in a vehicle and they engaged in an altercation. The younger man sustained a stab wound to his abdomen, while the other man left in the same vehicle he arrived in. Emergency crews arrived shortly afterwards, and the 40-year-old was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s

Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A man was taken into custody at an address in Elimbah and has been charged with wounding in a public place and driving under the inﬂuence of alcohol (BAC 0.159%). He was expected to appear before the Caboolture Magistrates Court on Monday, January 22. Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have dashcam/CCTV vision of the area to come forward. Report at www. police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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TILNEY Park Woodford is set for some nice, new additions, after being upgraded to a District Level Park. With improvement plans ﬁrst announced in 2022, work on the new pump track and additional junior playground are set to start in the beginning of May. Other perks that come along with the ‘district’ title include the addition of public restrooms, additional picnic shelters and tables, BBQ facilities, footpath alignment and improvement, and a nature play area. Councillor Tony Latter, who pushed for the promotion of the park to be on a district level, told The Sentinel he is excited to see the Tilney Park updates happen, given the many enquiries from local residents to have a more accessible, higher-level park. “We are seeing more investment into the Woodford area, to make sure that the services people expect are available in our rural communities,” Cr Latter said. One of the reasons Cr Latter has pushed so hard on this upgrade is due to the lack of investment he sees in

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Kilcoy golfers brave the elements to raise funds ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

SIX golfers played a marathon 72 holes at the Kilcoy course on December 30, as part of the annual nationwide ‘Longest Day’ fundraising event. Starting at 5am and ﬁnishing at 7pm, the group known as ‘Spider Pigs’ contended with rainy and stormy weather, while raising money for the Cancer Council. Spider Pigs raised $2,800, which brought its four-year total beyond $11,000. It was the second time

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the line-up comprised Steve Bichel, Matthew Bichel, Matthew Hauser, Daniel Hauser, Sean Charles and Grant Hogan. Steve said the highlight of the most recent occasion was simply ﬁnishing the four rounds, considering the weather. Special mention was made to the Kilcoy Golf Club for its continued support. “We’ve all been impacted by cancer in some way, so it’s very important for us to contribute to causes such as the ‘Longest Day’ fundraising,” Steve said.

Wait for road repair continues 690 days and counting but goverment says repairs will be made some time in 2024 ● CEDARTON ◗ Kirra Livingstone

IT’S been over 690 days but long-suffering users of the damaged KilcoyBeerwah Road, will finally get a reprieve. The only issue is, that reprieve might take another year, with Transport and Main Roads confirming that although construction is expected to commence this year, it would not provide a specific start date. The road at Cedarton has been waiting to be repaired since early 2022 when a

drain failed and caused half of the road to slip away. Since then the 200-metre long westbound damaged lane has been closed, with traﬀic lights installed to allow regulated use of the road. Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, reiterated his frustration at TMR’s slow response to the repairs, while acknowledging other towns in Queensland are struggling from recent natural disaster damage. “It’s been 686 days of locals, tourists and business

operators having to sit at the lone traﬀic light on KilcoyBeerwah Road and there doesn’t seem to be a start, let alone an end, in sight for the roadworks,” Mr Powell said last week. A TMR spokesperson told GC&M News the damage had been assessed, geotechnical investigations were conducted, and repair works were scoped and designed. “The Kilcoy-Beerwah landslip repairs will be undertaken as part of a broader program of recovery work that includes more

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EDUCATION Back to SCHOOL 2024 FEATURE

Heatwave can’t wipe big smiles School’s back for summer as Somerset and Moreton kids chalk up fi rst day ◗ Marina Gomide

THOUSANDS of Somerset and Moreton Bay children have ﬂocked back to classes this week, braving a 39 degree heatwave on Monday to chalk up the ﬁrst school day of 2024. Principals and teachers have also hit the ground

running, welcoming new staﬀ and preparing for a series of projects and anniversaries. Kilcoy State High School (SHS) has some big news, implementing their new Laptop Hire Scheme for years 7, 11 and 12. The focus on digital progression

was made possible due to broadband bandwidth upgrades in Term 2 of 2023. They will also open their new $10 million Multipurpose Hall in semester 2, with construction expected to be completed mid-year. Toogoolawah State High

School will also be able to show off their new multipurpose built sports block (M Block), which includes a new gym and will enable the school to continue offering a Certificate 3 in Sports Recreation. They will also run a Certificate 3 in Allied

Health Services for the ﬁrst time. Kilcoy State School (SS) has also commenced construction on a new upper-school amenities block and have completed the installation of their new, secure fences. Maintenance and upgrading of the school is one of its main priorities,

given the complexity and age of the buildings. Mt Kilcoy State School has also started its year on the front foot with a full Prep class for the ﬁrst time in about seven years. The school has welcomed 23 happy new kids to the class. The Parents & Citizens

Council buildings turn blue for a worthy cause Corrections officers recognised for work ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

THE City of Moreton Bay administration building in Caboolture lit up blue last Friday night, as part of National Corrections Day. It was amongst more than 50 Queensland landmarks to light up blue on this night, to recognise the contributions of corrective services officers in Queensland and across the country. Now, in its eighth year, the event is held on the third Friday of each January. The Redcliffe administration building was another Moreton landmark to light up in blue, in addition to numerous Council buildings statewide. Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Commissioner Paul Stewart APM said it was a day to shine a spotlight on the work done across the state by QCS’s officers on the front line of public safety. “Together, our officers, address criminal behaviour

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and boost community safety,” he said. “Whether they are custodial correctional officers, community corrections specialists, trade and educational instructors, dog squad officers, psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers, or administrative officers, they all share the common mission of reducing

crime through the eﬀective rehabilitation of oﬀenders. “And while they are focusing on community safety, it is only right that QCS is focusing on their wellbeing. Mr Stewart also noted how challenging and dangerous the role could be. “At times their work exposes them to incidents

that are confronting and sometimes even dangerous, while managing some of the state’s most complex and challenging people,” he said. “We thank them for their commitment to a hard job that many people simply could not do.” North Coast Community Corrections Regional Manager, Fiona Southey, said the staging of the event in January provided the chance to “reﬂect on the past year” and “acknowledge unsung heroes”. “National Corrections Day is about raising awareness of the critical work our oﬀicers do on the front line,” she said. “This day gives us the chance to acknowledge the work they do, not just for the Corrective Services, but the whole community.” Ms Southey also said Corrective Services provided community service workers to organisations, such as Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army.

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EDUCATION FEATURE Association (P&C) has also been nominated for another Somerset Australia Day Award. In regards to anniversaries, Tullawong State High School is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, while Mt Kilcoy SS has three staﬀ members celebrating milestones: Ms Claire Hill is completing 40 years as a teacher aide, while Ms Fiona Perry and Mr Andrew Triggs both celebrate 20 years working as a teacher aide and year 5/6 class teacher respectively. Other exciting staﬀing news comes from Kilcoy SHS, as they welcome their

new Head of Department, Ms Georgina Thomas, and have acting principal Kim Williams joining the school for semester 1. Tullawong SHS is also welcoming a new Deputy Principal. Kilcoy SS is welcoming two new teachers to their year 3/4 cohort, namely Mrs Lil Mabb and Miss Jodie MacGregor. Kilcoy SS, Mt Kilcoy SS and Tullawong SHS have seen

an increase in student numbers in this new year. Mt Kilcoy now has 117 students and Tullawong around 1100. Kilcoy SS is also growing, getting very close to gaining another entire class. Kilcoy SHS also continues strongly, with over 400 students and Toogoolawah SHS with nearly 300. All schools are looking forward to continue supporting their students and strengthening the student experiences. Toogoolawah SHS hopes

to maintain their excellent record of 100 per cent QCE Attainment and continue to create successful pathways for year 13. Tullawong SHS is especially excited to welcome their new year 7 cohorts and give them the opportunity to embed

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themselves into the school culture. Mt Kilcoy SS is also focusing on continuing to strengthen their school culture in fun and engaging ways, along with getting their students ready for the real world and exploring critical thinking skills.

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2023 Nanango Youth Member, Hannah Woodard-White with Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington. Below: Hannah speaking in Parliament.

Youth parliamentarians wanted MEMBER for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, is encouraging young people from the Nanango Electorate to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango at the upcoming 2024 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. Nominations are open for this year’s youth parliament, which starts with a launch weekend from April 12-14 at Parliament House in Brisbane. “More than 90 young people aged 15 to 25 will be selected to discuss the issues facing our youth and develop legislation, which they will debate later in the

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our communities,” Mrs Frecklington said. “All Youth Members are involved in meetings, mentoring, training and research to help produce Bills debated at Parliament House during the residential week in Brisbane from 22-28 September.” Last year’s Nanango Youth Member, Hannah Woodard-White, said being the Youth Member for Nanango was a fantastic experience. Applications close on February 9. To apply, visit https:// ymcaqueensland.org. au/services/queenslandyouth-parliament

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A SPOKESPERSON for the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has provided The Sentinel with clarification regarding a petition reply, which sparked confusion on Facebook. Petitions 3943-23 was filed last year, asking for upgrades and fixes to the Brisbane Valley Hwy between Fernvale and Blacksoil to be redone, following repairs which residents claimed were “below an acceptable standard”. On January 8, a reply by Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish MP, left petitioners confused, claiming upgrades would be completed by late 2024, but stating at the end of the letter no current funding was allocated towards pavement rehabilitation of Brisbane

Valley Hwy. The Sentinel enquired with TMR whether or not any upgrades could be expected and the reply is ‘yes’. A spokesperson for TMR conﬁrmed a twokilometre section of the highway, north of Sandy Creek North, will have pavement rehabilitation undertaken, along with safety improvements, being funded under the region’s maintenance program (Targeted Road Safety Program). “Once the safety improvements are constructed, resurfacing works will be undertaken across the length of the project,” the spokesperson said. “In general, pavement rehabilitation and strengthening involves removing the top layer of

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WORLD champion woodchoppers will ﬂock to the Exchange Hotel on Saturday, January 27 to compete in the annual Kilcoy Exchange Combination Classic! Spend your Australia Day long weekend watching world-class lumberjacks, like crowd favourite Gerard Youles, go head-to-head in a gruelling lineup of woodchopping events from 1.30pm. Don’t cheer on the competitors on an empty stomach! The Exchange Hotel chefs will be serving up comp day food specials and delicious pub classics for lunch from 11.30am. The hotel will also have live entertainment from the Blake Evans Band at 8pm. It’s a great day for all ages to get out into the community! Visit exchangekilcoy.com. au/whats-on for more event information.

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WEASEY’S PROPERTY REPORT Help to Buy update: THE ‘Help to Buy’ initiative was proposed by the government as part of the 2022 federal election campaign and has not yet commenced. The scheme is projected to support 40,000 Australians and was expected to ﬁnally start ‘early 2024’, but may take longer yet. In a press release on the 27th of Nov 2023, Minister for Housing Julie Collins writes that “Help to Buy is intended to support Australians who otherwise would not be able to purchase a home’. The government makes note that 40 years ago, almost 60 per cent of young Australians on low and modest incomes owned their own home. Now, it is only 28

per cent. While there is no magic bullet to solve the diﬀicult and layered problem of housing in Australia, shared equity schemes are not new and can make it easier for some people to get a home loan and buy into a property. In simple terms the ‘Help to Buy’ program works like this: The government contributes up to 30% of the purchase price of an existing property or 40% for a new one, maintaining ownership of that portion until the property is sold or the homebuyer opts to buy out the government’s share at a later date. Only a 2% deposit is required, provided

it constitutes genuine savings. This is usually deﬁned as savings accumulated over three months or more, or a deposit from the sale of an asset, tax return, gift, or loan held in the account for at least three months. Notably, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is not needed, which is typically valued at approximately $16,000. Banks will assess aﬀordability based on 58%-68% of the purchase price, making approval more accessible for those with lower incomes. Interest rates are expected to match those applicable to a buyer who has a 30%-40% deposit. After the initial two years,

WITH the schools back, maybe the kids should give their parents a lesson in ‘ask and check’. This came up after a flustered Mum raced off to the shops, filled the trolley, then realised she had forgotten her purse. The kids chorussed ‘ why didn’t you check?’. Then a repairman came out, with his Ute filled with tools and stuff, but forgot the one piece needed to fix our leaking tank. And the road repair gang came along and cleaned a few table drains to stop some minor flooding - and missed two that had been carefully marked by the Council. Dear or dear, we are suffering a general bout of forgetfulness in our area. It could be the holidays. It could be the heat and unforecast torrential storms.

It could be that we all get so wound up in busyness with all those interrupting mobile phone calls and texts, we forget the real purpose of our immediate task. The old saying for the carpenter used to be ‘measure twice, cut once and correct’.

We need to apply that to all our tasks, starting from the top. How about before announcing the demolition of The Gabba, we actually measure a couple of times and actually come up with a fairly accurate ﬁgure (not out by $2 billion) before making the grand

Under My Skin Hoist the white flag Albo For Australia’s sake, Albo, just do something. Either hoist the white ﬂag, surrender everything including our integrity, and declare an end to this Australia Day farce, or give your unconditional backing to our nation. Australia Day? What a joke. It’s been politically engineered to be deliberately divisive. It’s not a national day, it’s a national shame and an embarrassing disgrace. The majority of Australians want to keep Australia Day and celebrate because they are proud of their country, but even that pride is becoming diﬀicult to maintain and, at times, almost dangerous to publicly declare. Who can have pride in a country whose leaders use the national day to push their political barrows, deliberately drive a wedge between various community groups, and preach hate and loathing against anyone who dares to disagree with them on select subjects? Forget about having a

debate on the future of the day, Albo. Just ﬁnd a spine and announce you intend to abolish it once and for all. Australians who care enough about their country can pick their own day and celebrate any way they like — with or without your permission or the blessing of the fawning big business set or the loathsome Australia haters. Big business has chosen to take sides, kissing as much government butt as it can. Average Aussies who love their country are totally ignored, marginalised, and told very clearly neither they, nor their opinions, count. So please Mr Prime Minister, grow a pair of political gonads and do whatever you have to do to please the minority, while you have the numbers. Just stop pretending you and your ilk care about us. We know you don’t. We know you want us to lie back and think of anything but England while you have your way with this nation. I’m a proud Australian, and I feel sick. And also, a memo to

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with Chris Wease, Senior Sales Agent at Remax Living, Woodford. cities and regions. Queensland capital cities and regional centres show a property price cap of $650,000 and maximum savings of $260,000 on a new home, and $195,000 on an existing home purchase. Queensland - Rest of State cap is shown as $500,000 with maximum savings on a new home at $200,000 and $150,000 max on existing homes. This scheme is limited to 10,000 spots annually for four years at present. If you would like advice or assistance in your personal real

living estate journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime on 0427 536 725 or cwease@ remaxliving.com.au. I look forward to being of service.

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homebuyers can repay the government’s share by reﬁnancing the loan or opting for a cash payment (there is a minimum 5% buyback). To be eligible the buyer must have an income of less than $90,000 p.a. for single applicants or $120,000 for joint applicants. Furthermore, applicants must live in the purchased property; can not currently own any other property in Australia or overseas; must be over 18 years old; and must hold Australian citizenship. A Government media release on the 1st of May 2022 contains a table showing how much people are expected to save on their mortgages in diﬀerent

announcement. And what about we actually do a bit more research before announcing an alternate Bruce Highway, kilometres wide that wiped out hundreds of people’s homes, probably unnecessarily. And without the alternate highway actually having the southern and northern connecting roads! Now you’ll get me started on mobile phone coverage. There’s enough frustration, driving anywhere from Lowood to Bribie, having mobile coverage drop out regularly. Before Christmas I noted some coverage was kept going, just, because 3G network was still operating. But over the last month that’s been turned oﬀ for the super drooper new 5G

network. My experience is the 5G ain’t extending out to where 3G has covered for the last decade-and-a-half. We keep getting texts, when in a shrunken service area, that the super drooper 5G is being introduced for a better service. Apparently you can play video games faster with 5G. But only in its shrunken coverage area. Has anyone actually checked the extent of this coverage, knowing the technical advice is that 5G doesn’t throw as far from the tower as previous generation of mobile phone? And that 5G is more adversely aﬀected by hills and severe weather. The 3G that hung on around us in storms has been replaced by 5G, which doesn’t get here in clear weather, let alone rain and thunder. (We stay oﬀ mobile devices in lightning, having been told it can send a bad

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Opposition Leader and Would-Be PM, Peter Dutton. I don’t need you to tell me where to do my grocery shopping. I am old enough, and (hopefully) smart enough, to work that out for myself. If a supermarket oﬀends me for any reason, I’ll shop elsewhere. If a PM-In-Waiting wants to act like an activist, he/she/it should resign from politics and organise meaningful protests. Fun and Games The script writers are dusting oﬀ their keyboards, anticipating a call to start working on a new TV mockumentary, The Games Mk 2. Those of us with a bit of maturity (in years) will remember the original award-winning series which centred on the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG) and satirised corruption and cronyism in the Olympic movement, bureaucratic ineptness in the New South Wales public service, and unethical behaviour in politics and the media. With history repeating

itself so closely, a new series is a shoe-in. Cheers and jeers A man has been jailed for six years for defrauding and laundering more than $400,000. Three cheers for the Judge. But does this just go to prove we value money more than human life? Think of the number of instances when abhorrent, violent, life-changing crimes have been committed and the evil perpetrators have escaped jail time. These monsters are often treated leniently, with compassion, and with more respect than their victims, and too often convictions are not even recorded. The law can be an ass. It’s a sad reﬂection on priorities when it’s obvious the loss of money is more important than the lives of innocent people. Language butcher You have to admire some of our Miles Government Ministers. They are multitalented. Take, for example, Water Minister Glenn Butcher, who can not only swim against

charge into your ear through the mobile phone.) I called a mate at a phone tech company who had a van filled with aerials to check mobile phone coverage areas when the towers were first going up. No, they don’t actually do the driving around physical checks anymore. Apparently it is all ‘done by desktop’. Great. Some nerd in Melbourne or Outer Mongolia looks on their computer screen and ticks off that computer says we have mobile coverage. Quite frankly that’s right up there with Olympic Stadium thought bubbles and my good lady in a hassle forgetting her purse. Doesn’t anyone properly check anything anymore?

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the tide, but can dive into other complex portfolios like Regional Development and Manufacturing at the same time. But wait, there’s more. This raw talent is also a linguistics genius. He has modiﬁed our language by declaring that the word “lifelong” can mean 15 years in some circumstances or “until death I do part” in others. The Butcher revealed this previously-hidden ability when he said “A new wall will ensure the dam is a lifelong asset”. He was referring to the construction of a new wall for the Paradise Dam near Bundaberg. Fifteen years after spending $1.2 billion building the dam, the government declared it unsafe. So now we will spend who knows how much to totally drain the dam, knock down the wall, and replace it with a “lifelong asset”. Hopefully what we thought was a Beattie Government lifelong asset, was not the same as a Miles Government equivalent.

By SKINHEAD But Minister Butcher, who is only in his early 50s, won’t really care. By the time we ﬁnd out, he will have collected his lifelong parliamentary pension that will safely extend more than 15 years if needed. Quote for the Week: “It’s unacceptable. Queensland athletes and fans deserve a modern, accessible, safe, ﬁtfor-purpose major stadium that will attract and host world-class national and international sporting and entertainment events. And Queenslanders deserve a Games legacy that will serve them for decades to come.” — Premier Steven Miles, exactly 12 months ago when he was Deputy Premier and before the latest opinion polls told him to change his message about the multibillion dollar albatross. Thought for the Week Oscar Wilde): “Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.”

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Soak up the rain Cyclone to deliver heavy falls across Oz Day long weekend ◗ Marina Gomide

THE SOMERSET and Moreton region is forecast to cop over 100mm of rain across the Australia Day long weekend due to the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Kirrilly. The cyclone was tracking towards the far north Queensland coast as of Wednesday, with predictions it would cross near Townsville as a Category 2 system. The system will travel inland before turning south with heavy rain of 200mm plus inland and heavy flooding from Tully to St Lawrence. The south east won’t be as affected, however Esk could receive as much as 105mm across the weekend to Monday. The Moreton Bay area could receive about 180mm, with the heaviest falls coming on Sunday, with 2-80mm forecast as of yesterday (Tuesday). The rain comes after weeks of storms, consistent rain and flooding as well as heatwaves across the region. Authorities are urging flood preparation and storm caution, despite the system mainly impacting central

Ag sector ‘challenges’ over Middle East tensions AUSTRALIA’S agricultural sector is bracing for logistical challenges, courtesy of escalating tensions in the Red Sea, warns Rabobank’s agribusiness banking specialist. The diversion of ocean vessels from the Suez Canal due to threats from Houthi militants is expected to impact Australian canola exports, particularly those destined for the EU. While disruptions may increase costs for imported goods like fertilisers, ag chemicals, and machinery parts, RaboResearch general manager Stefan Vogel assures that freight

costs won’t reach the heights of the 2021 Covidrelated crisis. Vogel notes the shipping industry’s dilemma in navigating the Suez Canal’s risks or taking a lengthier detour around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Despite challenges, Vogel sees a potential upside for Australian wheat and barley exports, gaining competitiveness in Asian, Middle Eastern, and eastern African markets. However, he acknowledges a mixed impact on agricultural fertiliser imports, with potential disruptions to potash shipments from North America and Europe.

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and north Queensland. Monitoring flood warnings and having a flood action plan, including evacuation routes, emergency kits and flood insurance, should all be kept in mind for the remainder of the month, especially this upcoming weekend. According to the BOM, this past December and current January, SEQ has seen

over double the amount of rainfall compared to 2022-2023, having already received between 300 and 600mm of rain, compared to 50 and 200mm of rainfall for the entire two months of December and January last year. While the rain has been welcomed by many, bringing the landscape and paddocks back to life after a very dry spring, the joy is forecast

to be short-lived, as the eﬀects of El Nino continue until March. The BOM predicts another drier period beginning in February, with temperatures set to be hotter than average. While it is predicted to be drier and hotter, this does not mean no rainfall, just less than what the region has experienced within the past weeks.

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EUMUNDI 177 head were yarded on a very wet day at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. All descriptions of cattle sold to a strong market, with local competition strong. M Richardson, Cooroy, sold Droughtmaster cross weaner steers for $1200. The Edwards Family,

Gympie, sold young Hereford weaner steers for $900. Jason Cleary, Kureelpa, sold Angus cows for $1450 and Hereford weaner steers for $900. Oakwood Machinery and Livestock, Kilcoy, sold lines of male Dairy vealers for $850, $790, $775 and $650. Daisy Dale Farm, Conondale, sold lines of Red Composite male weaners for $900 and $850. Chrissy Whordley, Kybong, sold Charolais heifers for $870. Bill Lindsey, Kenilworth, sold young Droughtmaster male calves for $590 and $510. Noel Gaylard, Nambour, sold Brangus store cows for $990. John Roe, Gheerulla, sold a 10-month-old Speckle Park steer for $1160. Kerrod Rose, Mooloo, sold Brahman steers for $1120 and $1080 and Limousin heifers for

Moreton Saleyards market report AGENTS Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 405 Cattle. Weaner Steers S Gain sold Droughtmaster X 357.2 $822 Yearling Heifers Eskdale Cattle sold Santa X 289.2 $875 Feeder Steers D & J Speedy sold Droughtmaster X 347.2 $1367 Trade Feeder Heifers K & J Sanguinetti sold Charolais X 301.2 $1118 Grain Fed Heifers Graham Bell Limousin sold 334.2 $1161 6 Tooth Heifers Apel & Co sold Charbray 286.2 $1614 Medium Cows A & E McCarthur sold Santa 258.2 $1603 Pen of Cows Apel & Co sold Charbray 265.0 $1563

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Apr 21 to May 20

May 21 to Jun 21

Your emotions may be hard to control if your mate is forcing you to undergo drastic alterations in your relationship. You should consider getting into self improvement endeavors. You can come up with future trends in creative fields. You can get a lot done if you get your hands on the right equipment.

Sudden changes regarding colleagues may surprise you. Expect to pay more than anticipated for entertainment or other purchases. You’ll look guilty if you don’t lay your cards on the table. You need to spend some time getting to know this person all over again.

Don’t hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a chance. Romance appears. You need to spend some time reflecting on past experiences and involvement’s. Take care of the needs or responsibilities of elders.

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Jul 23 to Aug 22

Aug 23 to Sep 22

Try not to get backed into corners. Spend time with youngsters this week. You may be admired by colleagues and employers for your diplomatic way of handling your work and those you work with. Social activities or travel should be in your plans.

Don’t volunteer private information about yourself unless you’re prepared to be talked about behind your back. You can make a serious attempt at quitting those bad habits that you’ve picked up over the years. Some of the best opportunities will crop up if you keep an open mind. You can make excellent career moves if you are open to the opportunities that exist.

Sudden changes regarding friendships are likely to occur if you have tried to change others. You may be sensitive to a point of absurdity. You could meet potential new mates if you go out with friends or take pleasure trips. Your confidence is growing and advancement is apparent.

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Problems with gas, oil, or water in your home may disrupt your routine. Someone may not be thinking of your best interests. You will be able to make financial gains. Listen to the advice given by others.

The personal problems you may be having are interfering with your productivity. Organize all the responsibilities that have to be attended to and make sure everyone knows what to do. If you act with anger you may blow the relationship. Be careful when dealing with investments.

Get busy on those home improvement projects that you’ve been procrastinating about. A new relationship can be yours if you get out with friends. Opposition is present and you should be prepared to counteract it as best you can. Children may be difficult to handle.

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Jan 20 to Feb 18

Feb 19 to Mar 20

You are best to keep your cash in a safe place. Problems with in-laws may cause friction in your personal relationship. A long discussion is in order if you wish to clear the air. Avoid any hassles.

alk to your emotional partner about your intentions. Try not to allow others to burden you with additional responsibilities. You can make alterations to your appearance that everyone will admire. You’ll have problems with authority figures if you don’t play by the rules.

You might not accomplish all that you want to at home this week. Matters pertaining to work must be completed before you leave. Education may be the answer. Don’t let your lover put demands on you.

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Contributed by Colin Pettet TURKEY Run January 19. Garry Punch had a ﬁne knock to take out the win, with Lawrence Pratt taking runner-up after a countback. Run down: Winner G Punch 45/32, runner-up L Pratt 43/34. NTP 4 P Cook, NTP 8 D Allery. Best putts D Allery, B Glanville 50/34, B Thorogood 42/35, P Cook 46/35, I MacIntyre 53/35, M Beetz 42/36, J Humphrey 45/36, G Ray 52/36, D Allery 40/38, J Lumsden 59/41. Saturday January 20 Club Competition Single Stableford. Winner B Thorogood 40pts, r/up B Farnham 39, H Knubel 39, G Smith 38, D Bitossi 37, P Cook 36, I Macintyre 36, L Robson 34, D Richards 34, R Weier 33, J Kerr 33, S Wilson 33, D Lee 32, I Knopke 32, J Lee 32(L), T Adams 30, C Nielsen 30, B Tumney 29, BL Farnham 29, L Johns 27, D Bitossi 27, E Lee 26, G Proctor 25, C Pettet 25, B Moore 25, S Lerm 24. NTP Handicap 0-14, 1/10 3rd S Wilson, H/C 15-19, 2/11 3rd D Richards, H/C 20+ 6/15 3rd G Smith. ALL IN Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 B Farnham, Sponsor Brisbane

Caboolture darts A PLAY-OFF was needed to decide the winners of the pot luck doubles at the Caboolture Social Darts Club on Monday night, as 23 people attended. Corey and Jenny ultimately ﬁnished ﬁrst while Peter and Mark B were runners-up. The highest score prize went to Dustyn with 160 and Jenny with 125. High pegs went to Sherrie (68) and Josh (89), while

the best junior was Lochie with 81. Best on the night were Dustyn (140, 125 and 160) and Josh (2 x 100 and 2 x 140). Others were Peter (140), Mark B (105, 118 and 100) and Nathan (120). Visitors are welcome each Monday night as darts is played at the hall in Hayes Street, Caboolture. Names are required by 7.15pm. For more information, contact Ian on 0400 475 007.

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Kopelke, 11 Shane Kopelke, 14 J Ryan, 9/18 Div 1 J Ryan, Div 2 A Skinner. Saturday January 20: 4BBB Stableford. Winner W Luchterhand and O Abakumov 45 on a count back from r/up D Gray and P Muller 45; 3rd R Peachey and S Peachey 44. BRD: K Glover and A Bolton, T Cook and J Harvey, B Wieland and D Johnstone, M Wellings and M Staﬀord 43; D McTaggart and S Webb, J Brady and W Parker, J Grace and B Wieland 42. NTPs: 2 T Cook, 5 M Wellings, 11 B Wieland, 14 C Mayne, 1/10 Div 1 A Page, Div 2 D Hellyer.

Valley Meats, 8/17 2nd B Farnham. Excellent turnout for our club competition on a very hot and humid day. Good win for Bruce with Brett taking r/up spot and both sponsored pin shots, that’s a barbecue chicken and a brekky tray, well done. Sunday January 21, 9 Hole Chooky. Winner L Latter 26nett, r/up D Back 31, G Ray 32, J Humphrey 33, P Cook 33, J Lumsden 34, S Wilson 34, G Steele 35, B Glanville 36, C Pettet 37, M Beetz 38, M Scott 38, V Scott 38, Worst Score G Punch 38. Putting competition Luke Latter 12putts. Another warm day for our Chooky, with Luke having a great win with a 26 nett 34 gross which is one under par for 9 holes. It must be close to a record for our Chooky, and he also won the putting competition which gives him a good start for the annual championship. Don took the r/up spot and Shaun took both pin shots which should keep him ahead in the championship. Battle on for worst score, which gets a shot back on handicap, with 4 players on 38 nett and Gary taking the dubious point. Another top day.

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Always my sister Forever my friend Sandra In Loving Memory HERTRICH, Beverley Ethel 17.06.1940 - 23.01.2022 No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still ﬂow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Sadly missed.

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Sport Golfers are welcome GOLFERS and non-golfers from Woodford and the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast regions will ﬂock to the Woodford Golf Club this Friday for the club’s annual Australia Day event. The format will be an 18-hole 2-person Ambrose while there are prizes for Nearest to the Line Drive, and Nearest the Pin. Participants are encouraged to dress in something with an Australian theme, as prizes will also be awarded for the best dressed team. Shotgun starts will take place at 7am and noon. Registrations can be made at the Woodford Golf Club, by calling 5496 1004 or emailing proshop@woodfordgolfclub. com.au

‘Home Run Heroes’ CABOOLTURE Sports Softball Association will host a six-week program which aims to teach youngsters fundamental skills and build their conﬁdence, while also encouraging fun and positivity. Named ‘Home Run Heroes’, the program will run at the Dances Road complex each Friday from February 2 to March 8. Sessions on T-ball will be staged from 4pm to 5pm for children aged from four to seven years, followed by sessions on softball from 5pm to 6pm for children aged from seven to 12 years. Anyone interested can visit the Caboolture Sports Softball Association social media page, or send an email to operations@ caboolturesoftball.com.au

Run chase falls short THE Caboolture Snakes suffered a nine-run loss to Gympie Gold in last Saturday’s first grade cricket clash at the Gympie-based Keith Manthey Oval. The hosts compiled 208 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs, before the visitors were bowled out with 10 balls to spare as Bradley Teske gave Caboolture the chance of an unlikely win. Gympie was 3/27 after Steele Draper took two wickets from successive balls, but the home side recovered as Harrison Sippel scored 76 off 79 balls at number three. The Snakes were 8/155 before partnerships of 27 and 17 gave the hosts a scare. Teske hit four sixes and two fours in his 63 not out from 81 balls.

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Tyla Radburn-Hodge in action at the ISKA national titles. Inset - Tyla Radburn-Hodge and James Clarke achieved medals in Pop 360 Challenge at the ISKA national titles.

Martial arts quartet earns swag of medals Awesome foursome on song at national karate titles in Sydney FOUR athletes from the Morayﬁeld-based Red Dragon Martial Arts school achieved prominently at the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) national titles in Sydney last month. Red Dragon placed tenth out of 84 teams as the quartet secured eight gold, seven silver and three bronze medals from the event at the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Competitors came from all over Australia, with the majority from New South Wales. Having also achieved well at the ISKA World Cup in Sydney several weeks earlier, the Red Dragon athletes were determined to do even better. Having achieved world titles in Sword Combat and Sumo at the World Cup, Kelly Bodsworth was subsequently named national champion

in Sumo, NoGi Grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) at the national titles. Kelly, who competed in the 10-11 year division, also placed second in Point Sparring and Sword Combat. James Clarke also competed in the 10-11 year division at the national titles,

while his best achievement was third in Pop 360 Challenge. In the 8-9 year division, Michael Cox placed second in BJJ, Power Breaking and NoGi BJJ, and third in Creative Breaking. The team at ISKA also presented Michael with a

placing in BJJ for 8-9 year olds, for showing great sportsmanship in stepping up to the 10-12 year division. In the 16-17 year division, Tyla Radburn-Hodge was named national champion in Kick Light Sparring, Sword Combat, Point Sparring and Extreme Forms, while also

Michael Cox (front) was presented with a first placing in BJJ for 8-9 year olds, for Kelly Bodsworth with the medals she received at the ISKA national ﬁrst showing great sportsmanship in stepping up to the 10-12 year division. titles.

placing second in Pop 360 Challenge and Highest Kick. Tyla also placed third in Extreme Weapons. Tyla’s four national titles capped oﬀ a memorable debut year of martial arts competitions, having come from a dance background before adapting to martial arts.

Brett Fenton with Tyla Radburn-Hodge, who achieved four first placings, two runner-up placings and a third at the ISKA national titles.

Kilcoy set for Australia Day races ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

THE Kilcoy Race Club is ready for a big day out this Friday as the club hosts its annual Australia Day race meet. Five gallop races, three mini trots and a series of sprinting races will ensure an action-packed day, and there will also be Kilcoy Gift professional sprint races for men and women. The Brisbane Trumpeter will play before each gallop race, and there will be plenty of action oﬀ the racetrack as well. There will be an Australiana fashions, as well as regular features including the members’ draw,

bookmakers, pick the card, and raﬀles. Patrons are reminded that food and drink can be purchased at the races but cannot be brought to the venue. Following its most recent race meet on January 11, the Kilcoy Race Club was heartened to receive splendid feedback from Queensland Jockeys’ Association general manager Glen Prentice. Mr Prentice said the jockeys from the January 11 event had asked him to pass on the message that they had never seen the Kilcoy track in better condition, while Mr Prentice also passed on a “well done” to

the club for the way the track presented. “Whatever you are doing, keep doing it because the jockeys said it was as good of a surface to ride on as

anywhere in the state in recent times,” he said. Upon receiving this feedback, Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle gave credit to the club’s track

manager for his persistence and dedication to the track and surrounds. Entry this Friday will be $15 at the gate or $10 if booked online.

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Sport Top-two placing for Heat

Caboolture softballer Natasha Szathmary(far left) with the QLD Heat open womens softball team which placed runner-up for the second year in the Gilley’s Shield. Photo credit Lesley Mceachern. Inset - Natasha Szathmary

● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

CABOOLTURE softballer Natasha Szathmary maintained the managerial role of the Queensland Heat open women’s softball team at the recent national championships. It was the second consecutive time that Queensland ﬁnished second to NSW in the Gilley’s Shield, with last year’s championships played in Adelaide before this year’s

were at the ACT-based Hawker International Softball Centre. This year was also the ﬁfth time Natasha was manager of this Heat team, having begun in 2019. As usual, Natasha’s role involved orchestrating the team operations, overseeing logistics, coordinating schedules, fostering a cohesive environment, and ensuring smooth communication between players and coaching staﬀ

while maintaining the team’s overall wellbeing and focus on success. Queensland won eight and lost four of its roundrobin ﬁxtures, having beaten Victoria, Western Australia and ACT twice each while having a loss and a win against each of South Australia and Tasmania. Queensland meanwhile lost 7-0 and 11-0 to a NSW outﬁt featuring a number of Olympic campaigners. One game was cancelled

due to rain late on day ﬁve, and the Heat were unluckily relegated from second to fourth place. Natasha later said the Heat had to “dig deep with the Queenslander spirit to make the ﬁnals, playing a total of three games on the day”. Wins with 2-1 scorelines against Tasmania and South Australia enabled Queensland to reach the decider. NSW prevailed 3-1 as the decider was much closer than the round-robin

encounters and last year’s decider. Queensland’s Tamieka Whiteﬁeld had the best batting average throughout the championships and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP). “The girls strived for peak performance where each player was game ﬁt ready which helped, having to play three games on the last day,” Natasha said. As for the team’s vast improvement against NSW

in the decider, Natasha said it resulted from “Queensland determination”. “We are born and bred tough here in Queensland and have the Queensland essence of overcoming anything,” she said. As for whether the Heat could have won the decider, Natasha said “old saying shoulda, woulda, coulda” after she had also said something similar following last year’s decider. “Yes, Queensland always had a chance at winning,” she said this year. “I truly believe in the perfect world if we had more innings this might have occurred but that wasn’t the case, (as) a game only has seven innings. “Next year we will endeavour to get the jump early in the game. “This team is solid with fabulous coaching staﬀ and oﬀicials. They are made for success.”

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storewide*

OFF

Plus an extra

selected ﬂoor stock*

J698HG-2

Forty Winks Morayfield 250 Morayfield Road T: 5498 7777 fortywinks.com.au

Serious about sleep

Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Extra 20% off selected Floorstock items only. Products and savings will vary from store to store. Participating stores only. Offers valid between 22/01/2024 - 28/01/2024

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