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Done like a donor dinner Donations meant for disadvantaged ‘stolen’ from community group ◗ By Marina Gomide

THOUSANDS of dollars in donations meant for the homeless have been taken from a community group’s storeroom in what has been described as “absolutely disgusting behaviour”.

Norah Abraham had been collecting food items since August and storing them at the Burpengary Community Association, with the hope of distributing hampers to the homeless and disadvantaged.

But last Sunday, she and her husband were stunned to find someone had gained access to the locked storeroom and stolen more than half of their donations, including brand-name cereals, biscuits, pasta and

dozens of sauce jars.

Other objects were found smashed and broken, with Norah estimating over $2,500 worth of items were lost or damaged.

“This is absolutely disgusting behaviour,

especially since whoever did it had to know why those boxes were there,” Norah told The Sentinel.

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youth crime DEB Frecklington MP (Nanango) is encouraging residents in her electorate to have their say on youth crime.

The State Government has convened a committee to discuss the problem of youth crime and is calling for submissions from the public.

Mrs Frecklington said in 2015 the State Government watered down the Youth Justice Act, removing breach of bail as an offence, introducing a provision, which forces the courts and police to put youth offenders in detention only as a last resort, and removing a range of early intervention programs.

“Since then, crime has escalated, impacting Queenslanders every day, and created a generation of hardcore repeat youth offenders who know they are untouchable,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“Now the State Government has convened a committee to discuss the problem it created in 2015.

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CITY of Moreton Bay has awarded an estimated $63.5 million organics collection service contract to Cleanaway, which is scheduled to commence in December 2024.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the new service signals a significant step towards environmental sustainability and proactive waste management within the city.

“Food scraps and garden clippings are nearly half of all waste in our domestic general waste bins,” Cr Flannery said.

“The introduction of garden organics bins is expected to bolster the city’s recycling and environmental sustainability efforts.”

The organics collection service is set to unfold in two stages: Stage 1 will see the implementation of a new 240L lime green lidded bin for garden organics (GO), with collection service anticipated to start in December 2024.

Stage 2 will transition the GO service to a Food Organic

Garden Organic (FOGO) service.

Cleanaway’s scope of services under this contract involves the supply and maintenance of bins, as well as the collection of organic material.

Council anticipates $7.5 million in funding from the Queensland Government’s ‘Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic Garden Organic (GROW FOGO)’ program to support the initial organics bin roll-out.

Specific eligibility criteria for the kerbside organics service will apply, with the GO and FOGO collection services offering varying bin sizes and collection frequencies.

By processing food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste, the service aims to generate valuable resources, curtail landfill waste, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This initiative will contribute to Moreton Bay’s ambitious target of achieving net zero emissions by 2039.

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“If you have experienced the impacts of the youth crime crisis and would like to make a submission to the Inquiry into Youth Justice Reform in Queensland, please get in touch with me or visit Youth Justice Reform Select Committee.

“Together we can force the State Government to finally listen about the impact their youth crime crisis is having on Queenslanders.”

Submissions to the Committee close on January 10.

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Esk wins Tourism Award ESK Caravan Park was among the winners at this year’s Queensland Tourism Awards, as the park picked up a gold and a silver award.

The park achieved gold in the RACQ People’s Choice Award, and silver in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Caravan and Holiday Park Category.

Esk Caravan Park owner Jackie Lawson said “we are beyond thrilled” to receive these awards.

“These accomplishments are a testament to our team’s steadfast commitment to providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for our guests,” she said.

Jackie’s husband Paul – the other owner of Esk Caravan

Esk Caravan Park claimed two awards at the Queensland Tourism Awards, held in Cairns.

Park – said, “We express our sincere thanks to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council for this incredible honour.

“It is a privilege to be acknowledged alongside other outstanding businesses in the industry, such as BIG4 Whitsundays, who have won gold at both state and national levels.”

Esk Caravan Park acknowledged the invaluable contributions of its managers, Emily Willoughby and Ranald Auld, the ground and housekeeping team, as well as Tourism Creatures and Detoured for their roles in promoting and enriching the tourism landscape.

Thieves dine on donations Christmas hampers destined for homeless and disadvantaged taken from group ● BURPENGARY ◗ Marina Gomide

THOUSANDS of dollars in donations meant for the homeless have been taken from a community group’s storeroom in what has been described as “absolutely disgusting behaviour”.

Norah Abraham had been collecting food items since August and storing them at the Burpengary Community Association, with the hope of distributing hampers to the homeless and disadvantaged.

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But last Sunday, she and her husband were stunned to find someone had gained access to the storeroom and stolen more than half of their donations, including brandname cereals, biscuits, pasta and dozens of sauce jars.

Other objects were found smashed and broken, with Norah estimating over $2,500 worth of items were lost or damaged.

“This is absolutely disgusting behaviour, especially since whoever did it had to know why those

boxes were there,” Norah told The Sentinel.

Police investigated and concluded that whoever entered the storeroom had used a key.

Norah is now making her own enquiries.

“If I have to, I will go to Council to get compensation for the community, because these things belong to everyone who donated and they want to see their money going towards what it was intended,” Norah passionately explained.

“I need to know the Association is taking this seriously because it is not okay that some(one)... has taken advantage of the trust and good will of the community.”

Given the amount of items stolen, the donation baskets aren’t going to be what she envisioned.

Less baskets can be made with less nice products, but Norah said she is still going to do what she can.

The remaining items she is going to donate to the

Caboolture Community Action, to use with their hamper donations.

“I’m very upset about this because it not only affects the people receiving the donations, but also the people giving them,” Norah said.

“I don’t want the action of one disgusting human being to scare people away from donating in the future.”

Norah took her disappointment and anger to Facebook, sharing the occurrence on various

community boards.

Her posts gained a lot of attention, with numerous community members trying to find ways to help.

While she appreciates the support, she said it’s not the community’s responsibility to replace what was taken.

“Whoever could donate already did and it’s the Association’s responsibility to fix this,” Norah said.

“Thank you to everyone who donated and please don’t stop donating because of one incident.”

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Hospital’s clinical upgrade Health Minister opens five-storey health service at Caboolture Hospital QUEENSLAND Health Minister Shannon Fentiman and Deputy Premier Steven Miles unveiled a new fivestorey clinical services building at Caboolture Hospital on Monday morning.

The new building forms part of the $399.5 million Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment, which includes a new multi-storey carpark and a refurbishment program to enhance and

modernise spaces within the existing hospital.

The redevelopment is set to provide an additional 130 beds for the hospital, while the new building houses an expanded Emergency Department.

Other features include a palliative care unit,

intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, operating theatres, stage one recovery spaces, a specialised chest pain assessment unit,

two medical wards, and space for a future 20-bed rehabilitation unit.

Ms Fentiman said the existing workforce would be joined by new staff, with 283 full-time equivalent positions across a range of services to support the care needs of this growing

community.

Mr Miles said Moreton Bay was one of the South East’s fastest growing communities, and needed free healthcare services that kept pace with their needs.

“The planned community of Wararba in Caboolture West will be home to 70,000 people and this hospital expansion will ensure they have access to tertiary health care close to home,” Mr Miles said.

SWITCH off your devices, win great prizes and rediscover your love of reading these holidays with City of Moreton Bay’s Summer Reading Club.

Mayor Peter Flannery said that due to its popularity, Council’s Summer Reading Club, is now open to all ages.

Running from December 1 2023 until January 31 2024, all that needs to be done is track every three hours of reading, with adults being able to log time spent reading to kids as a bonus.

Adding to the fun, participants can travel around the City of Moreton Bay, with a special adventure map which takes them to art galleries, museums, and summer exhibitions.

Amongst the prizes to be won are book vouchers, a weekly prize draw, and, if school names are provided, a trophy for the school with the highest number of participants.

“Last year the Summer Reading Club was a huge success with 4,940 children participating across Moreton Bay, reading a whopping 25,000 books. Let’s make this year even bigger and better!”

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Sky Sisters take one big leap in support of koalas A GROUP of courageous women teamed up with the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) to join the Koala Army and take their dedication to koala conservation to new heights.

Sky Sisters donned koala onesies and skydived from Ramblers, Toogoolawah, last Sunday in a remarkable spectacle to support the Koala Protection Act, a key initiative of the AKF aimed at safeguarding the Koala and its habitat.

The event featured top skydiving photographers, including Emmy awardwinner Wendy Smith and women’s fund recipient Jodie Mayo.

Natasha Dingle, a participant, holds the women’s world record for the fastest skydive.

Skydives occurred every hour from 7am until sunset.

The AKF is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation and effective management of the wild koala and its habitat.

Sky Sisters is about encouraging, supporting, motivating, and challenging experienced, up-andcoming, and all skydiving women across Australia.

These efforts culminated at the event in Toogoolawah, which is an event for women, by women, with women coaches and women centred activities.

The event allows skydiving women across Australia an opportunity to meet, progress skills, try new disciplines, learn, and grow the sport together.

Narangba kid kicks it right back to Barca Young footballer’s ultimate training camp ● NARANGBA ◗ Liam Hauser

NARANGBA-BASED youngster Kobi Wills is ready for the trip of a lifetime, as he catches a plane to Barcelona this weekend for a 10-day Barca Academy Clinic.

Having played for the Narangba Eagles juniors for six years, including U13s this year, Kobi earned selection for the Barcelona-based clinic after taking part in a Barca Academy Clinic training camp at St Lucia College in September.

With the Barcelonabased soccer academy staging these clinics around Australia each year and attracting thousands of participants from U8s to U16s, only about 30 players are chosen for the illustrious opportunity awaiting Kobi.

Kobi made the cut for the U14 age group, having impressed the coaches and scouts with his dedication, hard work and attitude on top of his skills and ability.

Having never been overseas before, the 13-year-old Kobi said he felt good about the impending adventure.

“Nervous, amazed and surprised,” he said.

“I didn’t know if I was going to make the squad.”

A year 7 student at the Burpengary-based St Eugene College, Kobi supports Liverpool FC and said he hoped to play for Liverpool FC or Barcelona some day.

A defensive player who usually lines up at right back or centre right back, Kobi said he particularly admired Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.

After arriving in Barcelona on Sunday, Kobi and the other Australian squad members are set to attend a soccer match in Madrid that night.

Training and so-called ‘friendly matches’ are scheduled for much of the ensuing week, with proceedings often starting at 8am, before dinner takes place at 7pm or as late as 9pm.

Another feature on the first Monday will be a visit to the prominent football store called Futbolmania, before the following Monday includes a visit to Port

Aventura Theme Park.

Kobi and his dad Garry said the experience could open doors for Kobi, while it should enable him to be “noticed a bit more” when he resumes playing soccer in Australia.

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Youth program reaps benefits Spending time in nature helps Rotary Youth participant find herself and learn a lot ● REDCLIFFE

EMILIE Medina gave a thorough presentation about her experience with the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, as she spoke at the Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise, gathering on November 22.

Emilie said she had no phone or internet reception for the whole week that she was at the Sunshine Coast for the program, as she was “in nature” and surrounded by people she had never met before.

“RYLA supported me to think deeply about who I

am,” Emilie said.

This included how she viewed herself amongst others in a group environment, and also what her strengths and skills were, and what made her comfortable, uncomfortable, feel good, feel valued and feel heard.

“RYLA taught me to dream big, to set goals, and to not beat myself up if things don’t initially go as I had planned,” she said.

The program also reminded her to be kind and empathetic to everyone, and to think about what others

may be going through.

“I think we just need to understand that every person has a different idea of what a ‘good life’ is, and it’s not about making us all the same, but being creative enough that we can support each other to identify whatever it is that would give us our best life,” she said.

Emilie also explained it was challenging to watch conflict unfold and to watch people not consider the perspectives of others, while she found it hard to speak up.

“I learned to advocate for myself and for others,” she explained.

Emilie said she grew in confidence about who she is as a person, and became clearer about her core values.

She became more passionate about leadership, which was an area she was still striving for.

“I have increased my knowledge-base on more theoretical concepts around leadership, public speaking, working as a team, human psychology and behaviour, etc,” she said.

Brad Sleurink (Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise)with Emilie Medina.

‘Accident waiting to happen’ on Com. Flat Road STATE Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, has reiterated his concern about the ongoing lane closure on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road, after the one lane in question was closed in March 2022.

Mr Powell said vehicles often utilised Commissioners Flat Road to avoid the lights, which brought about a whole new set of problems.

Mr Powell recently met two residents

on Commissioners Flat Road, to discuss the ramifications.

One of the residents said the traffic had “increased three-fold since the road was shut” and that there were a lot of unsuitable vehicles on the road.

Asked how she felt when coming out of the driveway, the resident said, “An accident waiting to happen.”

Mr Powell subsequently said Transport and Main Roads (TMR)

Minister Mark Bailey “needs to sort it out with the federal government over the natural disaster funding, and get construction happening now”.

A spokesperson from TMR advised that the Kilcoy-Beerwah landslip repairs would be undertaken as part of a broader program of rectification work.

The spokesperson said construction across the program was expected to be undertaken during 2024.

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t u o b A & t u O Christmas floods Kilcoy Races THERE was plenty of colour at last Saturday’s Christmas Cup race day in Kilcoy.

Fashions on the Field (FOTF) was a big hit as more than 100 competitors took part, while plenty of other

attendees also dressed to impress.

There was even a visit from Santa.

While there were heavily overcast skies and a few drops of rain, fortunately there were no interruptions.

Lauren Nutley, Katya Dziduch, Sinead Lockley and Kasey Jackson enjoy the Kilcoy Christmas Cup race day.

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This group of racegoers took the chance to pose with Santa at the Kilcoy Christmas Cup race day.

Fashions on the Field winners - Beau Zorko, Renee Innes and junior Zavier Zorko (front) with sponsor Cameron Smart (middle).

Flynn Jackson, Kai Jackson, Rowdy McSweeny, Jeremy Brand and Jarvis Weaver enjoy the Kilcoy Christmas Cup race day.

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$1 Million invested in veterans Kilcoy church’s milestone anniversary holds service to celebrate

125 years of service ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

ST. MARY’S Anglican Church in Kilcoy will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a 10am service on Sunday December 10.

Everyone is invited to this service, which will be presided by The Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Bishop of the Northern Region and Archbishop-Elect of the Diocese of Brisbane.

The service will be followed by a light lunch in the hall where a photographic display will be set up, including copies of wedding registers, short family histories, wedding gowns and numerous images. This has been done in conjunction with the Kilcoy District Historical Society Inc. For catering purposes, attendees are

of England Church, until it was changed to Kilcoy in 1907.

Many of the early services were conducted by lay preachers, and St. Mary’s was part of the Redcliffe parish until 1911, before Kilcoy became a parish in its own right.

More than 500 weddings have been held in the church in the space of 125 years, while other events have included thanksgiving services, baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals.

Today the Anglican parish consists of St. Mary’s Kilcoy, St. Matthias’ Woodford and the Anglican Community of Bellthorpe.

The latest parish initiative is the establishment of St. Mary’s Pantry, using a Somerset Regional Council grant to assist people experiencing food insecurity.

A photographic display including wedding images will feature at the upcoming 125-year anniversary event at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kilcoy.

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Skate and roller blades are free to hire, covering sizes from 5 years of age through to adults. Safety gear is also available, and the Rolla Bae team will be on hand to give skating tips.

A selection of food and drinks will also be available.

Another fun event will be the Pool Movie Nights. Free

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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank • Toogoolawah Swimming Pool: Friday December 15, Puss N Boots • Lowood Swimming Pool: Saturday December 16, Elf These are just some of the opportunities on offer these school holidays.

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THE Albanese Labor Government is further delivering on a commitment to improve access to services and supports for veterans and their families.

Ipswich-based ex-service organisation Wounded Heroes Australia will receive $1.1 million funding to upgrade the head office at their Veterans’ Centre in Bundamba, to provide additional private spaces for people to access services and supports, as well as purchase a vehicle to assist with transporting veterans.

The funding will support the more than 7,000 veterans and their families in the electorate of Blair and Ipswich region, which has one of the largest defence and ex-service communities in the country.

Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, said this grant will improve access to services and supports significantly.

“Wounded Heroes fills a real gap in the veteran support space, providing rapid crisis assistance for local veterans and their families who are doing it tough,” Mr Neumann said.

The funding is coming through the $17 million Veteran Wellbeing Grants One-Off Program. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Matt Keogh, said the program supports larger projects that can be implemented quickly to deliver necessary services.

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A decade ago as newlyweds they embarked on a transformative journey, acquiring a chiropractic business in Caboolture South.

The plans for Vibrant Family Chiropractic were sketched out in various notebooks during their backpacking adventures around Europe in 2012. While the location remained uncertain at that time, the ethos and values of the business were crystal clear—it aimed to be more than just a place for back and neck pain. Vibrant Family Chiropractic was envisioned as a centre for vitalistic, vibrant, family-centred chiropractic care in the community.

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to take an active role in always improving,” shared Dr Matt.

Their commitment to this vision aligns with the principles ingrained in Dr Matt, who grew up in Caboolture, witnessing the dedication of hardworking families dedicated to farming and small businesses. Inspired by his father’s integrity in running a small business for 40 years as a vet in the area, Dr Matt sought to emulate that same commitment in their own business.

“When a practice came up for sale, owned by people who Matt had attended university with, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for him to return to where he started and enhance the health of the community he’d called home,” the couple said.

Over the past decade, Megan and Matt believe they have achieved their goal of providing care that considers individual goals, focusing on spinal health with the understanding that a clear spine

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The impact of their care is not limited to their patients alone; their team of three Chiropractic Assistants has experienced positive changes in themselves and their families.

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“I’ve learned so much more about how to take care of my body, and to know that when I’m subluxated or misaligned,

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care I was in a bad place,” she said. “Within six months of receiving chiropractic care, my body started to heal, and I was able to hike the Overland Track in Tasmania! For me, chiropractic care isn’t about pain; it’s about healing.”

Drs Megan and Matt take a comprehensive

approach to chiropractic care, utilising traditional spinal assessment techniques, functional movement pattern assessments, and innovative tools like thermography and heart rate variability to evaluate spinal function.

Their adjusting techniques are as varied as their practice members, recognising that

of our greatest strengths is how closely we monitor progress and results, with regular reassessments for every patient”, says Megan.

Dr Matt has a Masters in Paediatric Chiropractic and often gets referrals from other local chiropractors for his expertise with infants. Megan and Matt run regular in-house educational talks, to help people start to make changes in the areas of movement, nutrition and mindfulness.

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of health so they understand that there’s lots of ways you can improve your spinal function and therefore your life!”

To celebrate a decade of serving the local community and express gratitude for the support received, Vibrant Family Chiropractic is

hosting a party for current patients in early December.

Additionally, as a special

they are providing a free initial consultation, including a comprehensive patient history, chiropractic and functional assessments, and X-rays if required.

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WOODFORD P-10 State School

Woodford P-10 School Hosts Enchanting Teddy Bear’s Picnic for Prep Transition Morning IN a delightful event that left the young hearts at Woodford P-10 State School

organised a charming Teddy Bear’s Picnic as part of their Prep transition morning on Friday, November 10.

The highlight of the day was an enchanting “Bear Hunt” that had the little ones giggling with excitement as they

embarked on an imaginary adventure through the school grounds.

tightly in tiny hands, the children explored and giggled, creating memories that will undoubtedly be cherished for years to come. The festivities continued with a teddy bear dance party, teddy bear craft and a catered morning tea, where students and parents gathered to share delightful treats and bond over the shared joy of watching their little ones embrace the magical world of education. A fun morning was had by all!

KILCOY State High School An Independent Public School

Kilcoy State High School Graduating Class of 2023 ON Friday, November 17, Kilcoy State High School joined together to celebrate the graduating class of 2023.

Our 55 Year 12 students,

families joined at the school to celebrate the achievement of completing 13 years of schooling and to thank those who have supported them.

The 2024 Senior Leaders, Ava and Tori, hosted the ceremony alongside our Senior School Deputy Principal,

Ms Bell, who presented each student with their graduation

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Visual Arts OUR Year 11 Visual Arts in Practice students have been investigating the importance of art and design when branding and marketing a successful business.

Students were tasked with creating an original company, researching the target audience suited to their brand and product while using their art and design skills to plan, design and create artwork and marketing for their products.

The culmination of their hard work was showcased in a lunchtime art exhibition hosted in the Art room with students welcome to come and see the variety of talented artworks. Crafted clothing, bags, skateboards, sculptures,

posters and more were used by students as the visual branding of their companies.

Thank you to Ms Doolan

2023 Senior Leaders, Shari and Ulani took to the stage to deliver the Graduation Speech on behalf of the cohort. After the ceremony, students,

a celebration cake, kindly

donated by our local bakery

Thank you to special guests, School Patron, Terry Dredge and Councillor for Somerset Regional Council, Cheryl Gaedtke for sharing words of wisdom with our students as

they begin the next chapter of their lives.

Laughter, tears and " # $%& farewells to Kilcoy State High School. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

and the Year 11 students for inviting the school community to enjoy their artwork.

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Time Out WOODFORD

ESK THE town of Esk will have a festive feel on Saturday night as the lighting of a Christmas tree is among the drawcards at Pipeliner Park.

Known as ‘Light Up Esk’, the event will start at 5pm with a lantern making workshop and ham wheel spins, with the latter activity featuring 30 hams and other prizes to be won.

A dress-up competition with prizes on offer will start at 6pm, before the arrival of

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Santa at 6.30pm. This is soon followed by the chance to have a free photo with the jolly man in the red suit.

The lighting of the tree will take place at 7pm, before a second lantern making workshop is staged from 7.30pm, followed by karaoke from 8pm.

Other attractions throughout the event will be food trucks, a sausage sizzle, market stalls, and roving carols from the Esk Community Choir.

Proceedings are expected to wrap up at about 9pm.

Also this Friday, raffles will be drawn at the Esk Grand Hotel at 8pm as part of the fundraiser for the following night, courtesy of the Lions Club of Esk. First prize will be a two-night stay for up to six people at The Stonehouse Retreat, while second prize is a Christmas hamper valued at more than $500.

Third prize will be a Queensland State of Origin jersey signed by Mal Meninga, and fourth prize will be a mixed hamper.

KILCOY THE Kilcoy Christmas Carnival is only a few sleeps away, with Seib Street to be a hive of activity from 5pm this Saturday.

Amusement rides, food trucks and market stalls

THE wait is nearly over for the Woodford Street Carnival and Lantern Parade, which will take place in Archer Street from 5pm to 9pm this Friday.

Food trucks, market stalls, amusement rides and live entertainment will be prominent, while Santa arrives in a Cadillac.

will feature, as will local musician Myles Dunn.

Santa will also appear, before the event concludes with a fireworks display.

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

A free photo booth will be another feature.

Hundreds of lanterns will feature in the lantern parade, with Woodford Library and C&K Community Kindergarten having created lanterns from the book The Rainbow Fish.

Archer Street from George Street to Margaret Street will be closed for the event.

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Rural Skills sharpened at Kilcoy Men’s Shed INTERESTED Kilcoy residents attended hands-on trade skills courses with TAFE Queensland at the Kilcoy RSL Community Shed recently.

TAFE Queensland carpentry teacher, Mick Scott, shared decades of experience with the group during interactive sessions on a range of topics, from identifying the most suitable pieces of wood for specific uses, to safely using a lathe to shape a design.

“It was great to see the level of confidence that the attendees had gained by the end of the two days,” Mr Scott said.

“Their new-found knowledge about wood types and tools will provide them with the foundations to keep learning and making their own projects at home.”

Participant Murrough Benson enjoyed the opportunity to explore a passion with other likeminded people.

“Mick took us through all the tools, clearly explaining their uses as well as all the safety precautions that should be taken when working with them,” Mr Benson said.

“On the practical side, he demonstrated very clearly how all the tools should be used and made sure all course participants had ample time to practice their skills, providing lots of encouragement and correcting us, as necessary, in a very supportive way.

“Mick led a very enjoyable and highly informative couple of days.”

It was great to see the level of confidence that the attendees had gained by the end of the two days.

Mick Scott TAFE Queensland Manufacturing Faculty Director, South West Region, Col Batzloff, said the organisation was pleased to partner with the Kilcoy RSL to offer short courses in woodworking and welding, following an expression of interest from the community.

“We welcomed the opportunity to provide these courses for residents in the well-equipped facilities at

the Kilcoy RSL Community Shed,” Mr Batzloff said.

“We’re already working with the committee at the Kilcoy RSL for further dates in the new year due to continued interest.”

The two-day woodworking course covered areas including safely using a range of hand tools, constructing timber joins at a 90 degree corner, correctly sharpening chisels, understanding wood composition, as well as using lathes and chisels to remove bark, and turn wood into different designs.

The partnership also saw introduction to welding one-day courses held in October and November this year for interested residents to gain foundational skills in welding safety.

TAFE Queensland engineering teachers, Allan Bock and Tony Loibl, took the participants through their paces in the gasless wire welding process for DIY projects.

For more information or to register your interest in a short course, please contact the Kilcoy RSL on (07) 5422 0564 or email info@kilcoy.rslqld.net.au.

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SHEPHERDSON and Boyd yarded 539 head of cattle at their fortnightly store cattle sale at Toogoolawah last Friday.

With some much-needed rain across wide areas of the southern state, cattle numbers have reduced and demand has increased, with backgrounder operations having increased confidence in the season.

Quayle Cattle Co of Peachester sold Charbray and Droughtmaster cross trade feeder steers 14mths for $1,090 and $1,040.

B and B Pastoral of Wamuran sold Brangus cross feeder steers 18mths for

$1,080.

N and D O’Connor of Scrub Creek sold Santa cross backgrounder steers 10-12mths for $860.

Terry Bischoff of Buaraba sold Santa weaner steers 10-12mths for $810.

G and C Lynch of Anduramba sold Charbray weaner steers 8-10mths for $800.

Simon Bechly of Kilcoy sold Charbray weaner steers 8mths for $760.

A and H Perrett of Gympie sold Charbray weaner steers 8mths for $760.

BJ Stretton of Laravale sold Charolais cross weaner steers 8mths for $700.

Delcosta P/L of Linville sold 4-5 mth Charolais cross male steers calves for $560.

The heifer market showed the biggest increase in price with all descriptions increasing by $150-$200 per head.

A and A Cousins of Harlin sold pens of Charolais cross feeder heifers 16-18mths for $940, $950 and $920.

B and B Pastoral of Wamuran sold Angus cross heifers 16mths for $880.

A and H Perrett of Gympie sold Charbray cross heifers 10-14mths for $840, $820 and $780.

Terry Bischoff of Buaraba sold Santa cross weaner

heifers 10-12mths for $720.

A and R Wolff of Toogoolawah sold Santa backgrounder heifers 12-14mths for $660.

G and C Lynch of Anduramba sold Charbray weaner heifers 10mths for $640.

Bindelong Beef of Blackbutt sold Simmental cross weaner heifers 8mths for $620.

Shepherdson and Boyd thank all their valued vendors, buyers and underbidders for their support.

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Younger cattle saw a sharp rise in price, with restockers prominent.

Cattle sold to an eager market, with the sale completed within half an hour.

BJ Sippel, Woodford, sold Brangus and Charbray weaner steers for $825.

Sayer Pastoral, Reesville, sold Murray Grey weaner steers for $790 and $680.

Stephen Gibson, Closeburn, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1,200.

Christine Rowe, Laceys Creek, sold light Charbray store calves, with steers making $590 and heifers $410.

A pen of Droughtmaster cross yearling heifers from Bellmere sold for $710.

ALB Pastoral, Woolmar, sold pens of heifer calves for $400, $390, $390 and $380.

Helen Thornton, Kilcoy, sold Brangus male calves for $525.

Travis Collin, Murgon, sold Limousin calves, with steers making $460 and heifers $480 and $390.

Steve Wilks, Woodford, sold Limousin cross steer calves for $480.

The majority of steers and heifers sold at a 50 to 100 per cent price increase from previous months. Cows and cows and calves also saw a notable increase.

Kara-Louise Brooker, Upper Tenthill, sold Brahman steers for $1,510 and a line of Brahman cows for $1,300.

Matthew Evans, Purga, sold a line of Charbray steers 12-14 months for $1,160 and weaner steers for $920, $900 and $820.

Sandy Creek Livestock, Kilcoy, sold Brangus cows for $1,140; steers for $1,370 and $930; and heifers for $940.

Craidan Pty Ltd, Dayboro, sold lines of Ultrablack weaners, with steers making $920, $910, $780 and $710; and heifers for $520.

The Lehmann Family, Coolana, sold Droughtmaster weaners, with steers making $890 and heifers $690. The Lehmanns also sold 5-6 month old Droughtmasters, with steers making $690 and heifers $500.

PRJ Building, Townson, sold Charbray cross weaner steers for $850, $850, $750, $730 and $700.

Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold Santa weaner steers for $865.

Trevor Griffiths, Peaks Crossing, sold lines of light Euro weaner steers for $700, $690, $670 and $670; and heifers for $510 and $500.

Janetta Walker, Gatton, sold medium Murray Grey cows for $790 and 3-4 month old calves for $450.

Bruce Greer, Flagstone Creek, sold Brangus weaner heifers for $590.

Ken Klein, Cedarton, sold light store cows with new calves at foot for $890.

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AUSTRALIAN beef production is bucking the trend of global declines and lifted last quarter.

According to a recent report released by Rabobank, southern hemisphere beef-producing nations, including Australia, are continuing to increase production volumes, despite a global trend of production decline. The agribusiness banking specialist said while increases in production have been made in Australia and Brazil, this has not been enough to offset the production declines in Europe and the United States. Rabobank says global beef production across monitored markets is expected to decline one per cent year-on-year in 2023, and they forecast that 2024 will play out in a similar fashion.

The report says the beef sector is seeing ongoing strong consumer demand

in the US – although this may be weakening – accompanied by reduced cattle and beef supplies. But in Asia, weak demand and high inventory levels are testing the market.

The bank expects North American cattle prices to continue to track at high levels, while southern hemisphere prices remain soft. Australian cattle prices dropped dramatically (down 28 per cent since June) while New Zealand and Brazil also saw prices fall, but by smaller amounts, the report said. Cattle prices in the US were steady, while Canadian prices rose three per cent between June and October.

Rabobank expects the ongoing slow global economic recovery will limit consumers’ expenditure and likely curb their spending on beef next year.

The quarterly report said in 2023, many markets, particularly in Asian

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countries, did not experience the growth in consumption expected as economies recovered from COVID, and it was clear consumers were being much more cautious in their purchase decisions.

Rabobank expects these conditions will continue into 2024 and the report said indications from China are that the type of products in demand is changing, with more attention being paid to value-for-money products, and less to premium ones.

Rabobank’s senior animal proteins analyst, Angus Gidley-Baird, said for the Australian beef sector it appears the bottom of the market has been hit.

“We believe that the producer uncertainty that was causing prices to drop has eased and, as we head toward summer, producers will be more certain about what stock numbers they will run, returning some stability to the market,” he said.

QUEENSLAND’S peak representative body for farmers has warned that food prices will go up and food security will become more precarious in the wake of the latest deal on the Murray Darling Basin Plan legislation.

With the current cost of living crisis facing many Australians, AgForce CEO Mike Guerin said they could ill-afford sudden price rises for food as well, that would result from this latest deal to amend the Murray Darling

Basin Plan brokered with the Greens.

“This political precedent, of overriding a bipartisan plan many years in development – if it goes through, actually means food security and food pricing is at risk in Australia,” Mr Guerin said.

“What we’ve taken for granted for multiple generations of cheap, healthy, locally sourced food on our supermarket shelves seven days a week, 365 days a year will be put at risk.”

Leading agricultural group AgForce raised concerns after the Albanese government and the Greens reached a breakthrough deal on legislation to amend the Murray Darling Basin plan and ensure an extra 450 gigalitres of environmental flows.

The deal also removes a cap on buybacks that was introduced by the previous government.

Mr Guerin said industry was incredibly disappointed, mainly because of the ramifications of the decision.

Learning about safety in farm setting THE ‘Calm Your Farm’ game, a product of a collaborative effort led by UNSW Sydney, emerges as an innovative solution to enhance knowledge and awareness of farm safety among teenagers in rural and regional areas.

In these regions, tales of farm injuries, sometimes tragically resulting in loss of life, are all too common.

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educate teenagers about potential farm hazards and methods to mitigate injury risks. Headed by Dr Amy Peden, the project addresses the vulnerability of adolescents to injuries in farm environments, where exposure to unconventional hazards is heightened.

The game comprises four modules covering highrisk areas like Vehicles, Workshop, Paddock, and Water. Through engaging

gamified learning, players navigate mini-games to learn practical information about injury prevention, from safe quad bike riding to recognizing hazard symbols.

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Olympics vs Periurban your choice It’s now clear to the people who live in the great Periurban space running north and northwest of Brisbane - Olympics or your lifestyle.

The federal governments cuts to transport infrastructure mean no rail upgrades and extensions on the Sunshine Coast rail line and no upgrades to the D’Aguilar or Brisbane Valley goat tracks (sorry highways) despite an extra 100,000 people by 2032 Olympics.

And no extra funding for Councils for interconnecting roads or water and other services to new and expanding suburbs, except by extra borrowing funded by existing ratepayers.

Sure we have $2.5 billion from the federal and $7 billion from the Queensland government for the Olympics, mostly in inner Brisbane.

And that’s if you believe the government estimates won’t continue ballooning.

But tuppence happenny for the outer urban and adjacent areas, which are supposed to carry the burden of housing most of the states growing population.

So, as readers of this publication in these areas, expect more congestion, more potholes, more queues and higher rates - and don’t expect any free or even affordable tickets to the Olympic events.

If you are an inner city greens or teals voter, you get an $8 billion Cross River rail, a $500 million Indooroopilly roundabout upgrades as well as gleaming new stadia and a lovely landscaped walkway from the Gabba to Lang Park, via lots of high prices cafes.

But in the Periurban outer suburbs and connecting (soon to be urbanised) country areas, there might be a few million here or there to patch up a bit of goat track or a sign erecting claiming koala protection while hectares are cleared for new houses.

Under My Skin News flash, cash splash, talking trash Breaking news: Queenslanders are expected to heap praise on and throw bouquets to Health Minister Shannon Fentiman, for announcing $20 million extra funding to our hopelessly inadequate health system.

What’s the money for?

To try to stop people from dying because they either can’t get into or can’t get out of an ambulance, and into a hospital bed.

Breaking the bank: Queensland public servants are heaping praise on and throwing bouquets to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, for her $350 million “cost of living” Christmas bonus.

What’s the money for? To make sure almost 375,000 public servants support the government in next October’s election. Gives new meaning to the term “incentive payments”.

So there you have it — almost 20 times more splashed on Christmas presents for a select group than on saving the lives of the peasants.

Remember, public servants were one of the few sectors not hit in the pip pocket by COVID lock-downs and job losses, could work from home with reduced out-of-pocket expenses,

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and received annual pay increases.

One commentator described the unbudgeted cash handout to Queensland’s public servants as a “shameless ploy”. Another said it was corruption with a capital C. Take your pick or come up with your own description.

And don’t hold back. This is sickening.

Blackened Friday I’m confused. How come “Black Friday” sales are held on seven days of the week, over several weeks, and even crossing over months?

I always thought Black Friday was any Friday that fell on the 13th day of any month. Apparently I was wrong, as usual.

The song says “Colour my world blackened”, and I know why.

Black Friday is simply a sales tag, a slogan, a gimmick, an excuse to extract dollars out of the peasants’ pockets — a clever concoction of hype and BS with a big dash of exploitation thrown in.

Last Sunday a major department store held a Black Friday sale that included big savings on festive fashions.

Why it didn’t throw in 30 per cent off Easter eggs and Halloween hats I don’t know.

Here’s my free advice

We are supposed to do the heavy lifting accommodating tens of thousands of new migrants to Queensland, while getting basically none of the facilities to protect or enhance our lifestyle.

That’s a dud deal.

Basically if the politicians and senior boofocrats in the Tower of Power in Brisbane can’t see you (and they can see all the stadia and new walkways and railways), then you don’t exist (as in the outer suburbs in the Periurban fringe) and you get barely crumbs.

If the Olympics money was spent on areas

according proportionately to population growth, the Moreton Bay and Somerset regions would be getting an extra $3 billion plus over the next ten years.

But the forward estimates of the federal and state infrastructure budgets show we won’t get a fraction of that, not even 10 percent.

The Gabba ‘upgrade’ alone is more than the total infrastructure from federal and state governments for these regions over the next decade.

One sports stadium more than everything the federal and state governments

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to imaginative marketers.

Promote a No Season/No Reason sale. (My old mate Baldrick would be proud of this cunning plan.)

You could hold this sale at any time of the year and camouflage it in numerous ways. We have EOFY sales, so why not a NSNR sale? We could even add “no colour” and have a NSNRNC sale.

The options are endless.

And here’s a good bet.

On September 13 and December 13 next year I will be hiding under the doona, taking no chances on the real Black Fridays.

What a rip-off My watch, which rarely leaves my wrist, stopped suddenly while I was in the big smoke the other day.

I went into a well-known big name jeweller to get a new battery. “That will be $83 thank you and it will be ready in two weeks.”

“No”, I said, “I only want a battery, not a watch.” My attempt at humour didn’t go down well and my dead watch stayed on my wrist.

I went to my friendly local jeweller. “That will be $30 thanks and do you mind coming back in 30 minutes”, with almost a hint of apology for charging that much and taking so long.

Support the locals whenever you can.

Wings unclipped Global boiling? Maybe, but

there’s a growing number of jet setters who don’t give a flying fig.

We’re told free-flowing champagne, double beds and silver service dining are all part of the package when travelling by private jet, and more Australians are doing so than ever before.

Obviously fighting the destruction of the planet is only the responsibility of us plebs. We have to do without, pay through the nose for essentials once reasonably priced, and accept the obscenity of solar and wind farms, and transmission lines, in our backyards.

Silvertails, including the top end of town, politicians, bureaucrats, celebrities, sports stars, and the millions of other “leaders” who tell us how to live our lives, are not expected to play their part.

They are too busy playing on their private jets.

Just briefly Predictions of the creation of sardine cities, as a result of a State Government housing policy to shrink the size of blocks of land, have been made by Redlands Mayor Karen Williams.

Look closer to home for a sardine city if this policy is implemented.

The Palaszczuk Government has paid $33.8 million for an inner-city

spent on roads and rail here for a decade.

Why aren’t people in this region mad as hell.

Why aren’t our elected representatives at all levels jumping up and down, leading protests, collecting petitions. It’s only about our fair share of our tax dollars and our lifestyle.

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Paralympian gives inspiring speech at Exchange Hotel Guest speaker makes his mark in Kilcoy ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

AUSTRALIAN Paralympic gold medal winner Matt Levy gave a presentation which attracted ample interest from the attendees at the Kilcoy Exchange Hotel on Wednesday night last week.

Matt was invited to speak at the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce event, courtesy of Somerset Health, Fitness and Weight Loss Centre owner Jayne McKenzie who sponsored the event.

Matt spoke about overcoming challenges, and he referred to particular events that made a huge impact on him while also mentioning strategies that helped him to succeed.

Matt also brought along numerous copies of his book titled ‘Going the distance: Identify and create your own lane to success’.

Born premature with cerebral palsy, Matt has also lived with a vision impairment and has had more than 40 operations.

Having competed at five Paralympic Games and

achieved numerous gold, silver and bronze medals, Matt focused on steps to success.

“For me it was about creating tools for success, and I realised that success isn’t just about achievements, it isn’t just about touching the wall first or having a gold medal, or doing well in business, or doing well in school,” he said.

It’s not so much about the end goal, it’s about the whole experience and the whole process to get there Matt Levy “It’s about having a plan but also having tools to get there.”

Matt referred to a period of time when he didn’t make a final or achieve any personal bests, saying he had been worried about others including the person in the lane next to him, and someone who was training

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on the other side of the world.

“We control how we approach things and what we do and how we act, so it was really important for me to control the controllables, and not try and focus on everything else that was happening,” he said.

Matt also recalled playing with his friends on play equipment at Olympic Park one particular day, when he forgot the time to get back on the bus to return to school.

The then 12-year-old Matt needed to find a way to get back home, about 70km away, and he had to work out the directions and which buses or trains to use while there were no mobile phones or social media.

“It was the start of a lesson in terms of growth mindset and really kind of understanding that goals might not be something that we plan for…it was around three or four hours later, a lot of wrong turns, a lot of asking questions of strangers and blank looks from the

Guest speaker Matt Levy (right) with event sponsor Jayne McKenzie, at last week’s Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce event at the Exchange Hotel. general public,” Matt said.

“But eventually I got home, eventually I walked through that door, but it was a big lesson in not just courage, mindset and perseverance, but also how we break down goals, and how we understand what goals are.”

Matt also recalled missing out on a place in the 2006 Commonwealth Games by a fraction of a second, and

then training for more than 10 years to earn selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“It’s not so much about the end goal, it’s about the whole experience and the whole process to get there,” he said.

“It’s always about the journey and what I’ve been able to learn throughout that process.”

SMALL business owners are being urged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, to be on high alert to the rising number of scams.

Mr Billson said Scam Awareness Week was an ideal time for small business owners to take a few extra moments to check they have appropriate safeguards in place to avoid falling victim.

“I urge small and family businesses not to give anyone access to important information such as your myGov password and login.”

“3 in every 4 scam reports involve criminals pretending to be people we should trust.

“Too often, a cyber attack can be an enterprise-ending event for a small business.”

Mr Billson said small businesses should check the credentials of suppliers, such as their ABN and business name and if they don’t match or something doesn’t appear right, investigate further.

Small businesses concerned they might be the victim of a scam should contact the National AntiScam Centre’s ‘Report a Scam’ page on their website www.scamwatch.gov.au/ report-a-scam Or contact www.asbfeo.gov.au

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Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Mar 21 to Apr 20

Apr 21 to May 20

May 21 to Jun 21

Aries want what they want, and want it now: probably even sooner with the current planetary power surge.

But rushing into something based on the fear of missing out could have unwelcome repercussions. Press the pause button: think this week’s plans and decisions through before making a commitment.

Your most helpful ally entering December’s hectic end-of-year countdown? Taurans’ patron planet Venus in her most negotiable and agreeable placement. As the seasonal frenzy picks up the pace, be guided by the principal of graceful behaviour: take your time, be kind, play nice, do things right.

Full moons tend to bring completions or turning points, so if you’ve been waiting on news, the annual Gemini full moon on 27 November in your sign could bring a clear sign or answer. And Mercury’s placement recommends having that air-clearing talk now, before the season of unreason sets in.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Jun 22 to Jul 22

Jul 23 to Aug 22

Aug 23 to Sep 22

For you lunar creatures, the articulate full moon on 27 November, in the sign of kindred spirits, shines on interactions in your local neighbourhood. Full moons often highlight where people’s paths are diverging, so if your heart’s no longer in this or that, be honest and make the break.

The dominant celestial energies at this week’s negotiating table could seem unreasonably urgent, so if someone’s behaving like a ticking time bomb (hopefully not you), don’t force issues.

Give them space. Dial down the drama.

Don’t overpromise or assume anything.

Try not to let minor mistakes escalate into deal-breakers.

Master strategist Mercury, your ruling planet, in the sign of executive organisation for the first half of December, has you zipping along blissfully in top gear planning the final act of the year. Service is Virgo’s love language, and your practical magic makes a crucial contribution to this week’s merry mayhem.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Sep 23 to Oct 22

Oct 23 to Nov 21

Nov 22 to Dec 20

Seeing both sides of any equation can complicate decision-making for Librans. As your prima planet Venus tugs you between head and heart this week, you already know the answer’s a balance of both. Get done as much as you can this week while Venus in Libra has charm on your side.

Action master Mars, behaving like a runaway train while Mercury’s in stubborn mode, could have you looking for the emergency exit this week. But calm down. Relax. Be patient. Splitting hairs is wasted energy, so just retain what’s sane. Channel vixen Venus in glamourpuss mode: dress up, enjoy the social whirl.

This week’s combustible combination of Sun and Mars in your vibrant sign fires up tremendous end-of-year momentum and a dynamic energy boost for organising festive game plans. Its renegade energies are right up your boulevard, though a note to self to try and not break the bank won’t go astray.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Dec 21 to Jan 19

Jan 20 to Feb 18

Feb 19 to Mar 20

Continuing all through the first fortnight of December, Mercury in your sign offers an excellent executive assist, which savvy Capricorns will take full advantage of to lock in holiday plans, bookings and activities before the silicate planet’s midmonth reversal rachets up seasonal pressures and tension.

Aquarians are the zodiac’s premier exponents of communitas, or group flow, and this week’s in need of your expertise. Your signature blend of the experimental and sensible is essential for the creative pivots required when expectations go haywire - although it is advisable to wait until asked before offering them.

With nebulous Neptune approaching the end of its long retrograde in Pisces, life comes more clearly into focus.

Refreshed from the oceanic planet’s cycle of soul-searching with new clarity and realisations, it will be easier to practise not being overwhelmed by the annual anniversary whirl.

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By Liam Hauser TUESDAY November 21: Single Stableford. Winner M Callander 38, r/up S Webb 37.

BRD: B Victor 36; S Kaituu, P Dwyer, P Walker 33; S Mahoney 32; M Whitwell 31 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 M Callander, 5 S Mahoney, 11 R Young, 14 M Callander, 14 Ladies 2nd shot P Dwyer, 9/18 2nd shot Div 1 B Victor, Div 2 A Skinner.

Thursday November 23: Canadian Foursomes. Winners R Mancktelow and W James 68.375, r/up G Milady and L Videroni 72.

BRD: B Lowe and P Muller 72.875; P Lawrenson and T Quinsee 74.75; S Kopelke and

Esk golf A SINGLE Stroke Monthly Medal was held on November 18, sponsored by Ian and Helen Timms.

Winner G Collins 66 nett, r/up G Wilson 66.

D Lockwood 68, C Nielsen 69, J Kerr 69, T Adams 69, S Wilson 70, T Robinson 72, S Lerm 72, I Knopke 73, P Cook 73, I Timms 74, B Moore 74, L Robson 74,

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S Kopelke 75; J Bopf and R Englund 75.125; L Edwards and P Mahoney 75.375; D Sharp and K Clarkeson 75.75; Y Jones and C Gleeson 76.125; G Winter and P Harmon 76.25.

NTPs: 2 G Milady, 5 J Ormaechea, 11 G Milady, 14 R Englund, 1/10 2nd shot Pat Dwyer.

Saturday November 25: Single Stableford. Winner T Norris 42 on a count back, r/up P Harmon 42.

BRD: P Lawrenson 41; B Wieland 40; K Lawrenson 39; B Graham 38; W Lee 36; K Bacon, L Gleeson 35 on a count back.

NTPs: 2 J Grace, 5 K Bacon, 11 P Lawrenson, 14 B Richards, 14 Ladies 2nd shot S Kopelke, 3/12 2nd shot Div 1 S Notley, Div 2 K Lander.

WEDNESDAY November 22 there was no Ladies AM golf.

PM Chook Run/9 hole Single Stableford. Winner Agg Dagan 24 points, r/up Trevor Friedrich 23 points.

NTP 11 Trevor Friedrich, 14 Ken. Long Drive 17 Bob Marshall.

Saturday November 25 was Jeff and Julie Yeo’s inaugural trophy day. A Single Stroke event in conjunction with the Medal of Medals.

Men’s winner Gary Hutchinson, Ladies Enid Faulkner. Overall winner Agg Dagan 63 nett. Men’s winner

C Pettet 75, B Farnham 76, B Tumney 77, G Smith 77, G Proctor 77, J Osman 77(L), F Braban 78(L), B Thorogood 78, D Misso 79, D Richards 80, J Guest 81.

NTP 1/10 Closest to pin from Club side of near gum tree - G Smith.

Ladies 6/15 from anywhere off green - F Braban.

All in - Sponsor Esk IGA. 4/13 D Lockwood, 7/16 2nd B

Thorogood.

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd G Wilson.

There was a good turnout for Ian and Helen’s sponsored day.

Gary took the Monthly Medal after a count back with Garth.

Regular member Peter Cook had three generations of family visiting, and they all played golf.

At 84 years of age, Cooky’s sister Faye still plays four times each week, and just missed

Trevor Friedrich 68 nett, r/ up Alan White 69 nett, 2nd r/up Brian Loveland 70 nett on a countback from third r/ up Garry Hutchinson 70 nett.

Ladies winner Enid Faulkner 71 nett, r/up Ailsa Richter 74.

2nd r/up Judi Marshall 75 nett, 3rd r/up Lorraine Bitossi 76.

Congratulations to the Medal of Medal winners Garry and Enid. Jeff and Julie opted to have longest putt on every hole. No /10 Bob Marshall, 2/11 Trevor

Friedrich, 3/12 Robert Yeo, 4/13 Robert Yeo, 5/14 Damian Marschke, 6/15 Clinton Watts, 7/16 Enid Faulkner, 8/17 Damian Marschke, 9/18 Graham Wheatley.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T. Pub Café Pizza 3/12 Judi Marshall, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Eric Cox. 6/15 For Frank Judy Logan(Laidley), Grand Hotel 7/16 Men’s Warren Hatfield, Ladies Enid Faulkner.

Once again the trophy donors at Toogoolawah Golf Club presented some awesome prizes.

Thanks to Jeff and Julie for a great day. Julie’s homemade sausage rolls were something else (beautiful)!

Thanks to Jeff and Julie for supplying the raffle, which raised $230 on the day.

We look forward to next year’s day.

Coming events: Saturday December 2 is the Toogoolawah Golf Club’s Christmas break-up day.

Starting at 3pm, you are invited to join in for 10 holes Backward Golf: a great fun event followed by a Christmas dinner after play.

If you would like to play, contact Peter on 0417 025 007. If you would like to join in for dinner, phone Judie on 0407 130 596.

Tuesday December 5 there will be no club meeting.

Wednesday December 6 is ladies AM Golf 8AM/PM, chook run 3.30pm.

beating granddaughter Jemma by one shot. The son, Tim, made up the family which had a great day out.

Sunday November 19 - 9 Hole Chooky.

Winner G Punch 28 nett, r/up C Pettet 30.

M Scott 30, M Simpson 30, V Scott 31, G Ray 31, C Wheeler 32, B Glanville 33, G Steele 34, D Back 35, M Beetz 35, S Wilson 35, P Cook 37.

Putting competition Shaun Wilson 13 putts.

NTP No. 4 M Beetz, No. 8 2nd B Glanville.

Garry won with 28 nett.

Old Pom Col was r/up after a three-way count back. Shaun sneaked a point by winning the putting comp and almost worst score, Cooky managing to get that, very dubious; another top day.

Friday Turkey Run on

November 17. Brian Glanville showed great form to take the win and also take a pinshot.

Ian Timms was r/up.

The Run-down: Winner B Glanville 43/26, r/ up I Timms 43/28.

NTP 8 - B Glanville.

J Humphrey 44/33, P Cook 45/33, M Beetz 44/35, S Lerm 45/35, G Ray 50/38, J Lumsden 59/41, G Punch 52/45, M Lerm 86/50.

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We’ll adjourn to the Kilcoy Exchange Hotel at the end of the service to, as he would say: “Get on it…”

GARAGE SALES WOODFORD MEN’S SHED Sat 9th December 7am-11am. 1 Victoria Lane, Woodford. Handmade and refurbished items, many interesting bits and pieces. Donations of recyclable cans and bottles welcome. Also open to membership enquiries.

GIVEAWAY 2.5 SEATER LOUNGE Would be great with a throw. PH 0448 561 729. Woodford.

IN MEMORY CANNON, Roland James 29/04/1947 – 29/11/2017

www.kilcoyrsl.com.au or find us on facebook Advocate’s Phone: 0400 900 471 by appointment

RAFFLE RESULTS Drawn at the RSL Club Rooms Friday 24th November, 2023 Stanley Hotel Tess (Yellow 016) Seafood Lou (Orange F10) Kilcoy Butchery Rob (Blue B88) Kilcoy Second Hand Fisho (Red A085) Plush Lifestyles Glenn (Black F04)

MEMBERS DRAW # 2395 – Kerry Morrow (not present) NEXT DRAW: $150 Friday 1st December @ 6:30pm (Must be present to win)

Prizes may be collected Wednesday 9am-2pm, Friday from ticket sellers, or Friday night at the RSL

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

KILCOY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP BREAST & THE REST

CAN'T STOP DRINKING? We can help. AA works!

Meets third Tuesday (monthly) @ 10am

Kilcoy RSL Rooms (Kennedy St) Contact: Sandra 0429 382 724 or John 0403 336 263

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE Woodford Community Carnival and Lantern Parade

Call 1300 222 222 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Carols Evening Sunday, 10th December, 5pm Delaneys Creek Community Hall Cnr Bleakley Rd & Mt Mee Rd, Delaneys Creek Live band - finish 8pm

5pm meal followed

by Christmas Carols

Carnival & Street Parade An honourable life you lived at home and abroad.

Lovingly remembered by Mark, Annette, Riley, Lacey, Brodie, Chantelle, Marissa, Lachlan, Madelyn and Isla.

WOLFF, Michelle Jane (nee Daniells) In loving memory of my wonderful daughter, tragically taken too soon 01/12/2021.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

Dearly missed by all.

Love Mum and family.

This Permit shall remain in force from from Friday, December 1, 2023, at 16:00pm to Friday, December 1, 2023, at 22:00pm unless sooner suspended, surrendered or cancelled.

ALL WELCOME

ENQUIRIES: 0407 736 244

Start Time: 16:00pm 1/12/2022 Finish Time: 22:00pm 1/12/2022 Name of all road/s to be closed: Archer Street Service Road, between George Street and Margaret Street, Woodford. Eastern side of D'Aguilar Highway.

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living STORAGE UNITS 40ft container – 1 available, $240/mth and 20ft containers – 2 available, $150/mth.

Call RE/MAX Living on 07 5496 1922

SUMMER SPECIAL

POSITIONS VACANT Christensen’s Bus & Coach

BUS DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Minimum MR licence and Qld Transport Driver Authorisation a requirement or willing to obtain.

- Must be reliable and have a positive attitude to join our great team of drivers.

- We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact us on 5497 1478 or 0419 023 172

PUBLIC NOTICES GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH DELANEYS CREEK HALL (Cnr Mt Mee and Bleakley Roads) Every Sunday evening 6pm - 8pm.

Great message, wonderful fellowship followed by supper - all welcome.

Enquiries: 0432 579 250 or 0407 736 244

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Sport Kilcoy Golf 18 Hole Stableford (BM).

Trophy donor Greg Currier.

Winner Greg Nunn 41 points, r/ up Bill Reynolds 37 points c/b.

NTP: 2/11 Dan Jenkinson, 5/14 Jenny Bechly, 7/16 Dan Jenkinson, 9/18 John Forson.

Saturday November 25 - 9 Hole Ladies Competition 3 Ball Ambrose. Trophy donors The Stanley Hotel. Winners Rebecca, Peggy and Jenny 33.5 nett, r/up Kerryn, Louise and Robyn 33.8 nett.

NTP: 2/11 Kerryn, Louise and Robyn, 9/18 Lorraine, Vicki and June, L/Drive Jenny.

Sunday November 26 - 18 Hole Stroke (FGQ)(MM). Trophy donors Somerset Carpet Cleaning. Winner Don Pratt 66 nett, r/up Gary Cooper 69 nett.

R/Down to 73 nett.

NTP: 2/11 Guy Morgan, 4/13 Dusty Allery, 6/15 Scotty Hauritz. 9/18 Dusty Allery.

Greg Nunn and trophy donor Greg Currier.

Toogoolawah Bowls Club GERRIT Winkeler, Col Melcer, Kin Dorman and Brian Vinville travelled to Yarraman for their pub day last Thursday and had a great day as always.

They had two very competitive games and came away with one win and one runner-up. It was a good day in good company. Thank you Yarraman for the invite.

On Sunday November 26 we had five players and played a triples game. Winners on the last end were Keith McWhirter, Neville Finlay and Maida Griffin while runners-up were Len Smyth, Phil Gregory and Maida Griffin.

Raffle went to Len Smyth.

For Your Calendar.

• Our next club meeting will be held at 9am on Sunday December 10. Come along and get involved in the running of the club.

• Our break-up day for this year will be on December 10.

All are welcome. We will have a game of sorts and then enjoy an afternoon tea to celebrate Christmas. Please bring a plate to share. Dress for the day MUFTI. But Christmas themes would be preferred.

• Green renovation works will commence a couple of days after our break-up game, so please advise Keith if you are available to participate and make the works easier on all.

• Our final Pub Day for the year will be held on Tuesday December 5, so if you haven’t got your team ready, get to it.

We want a full rink. Dress for the day to be CASUAL/MUFTI. Christmas themes would be appreciated.

3/12 2nd shot Div 1 S Notley, Div 2 K Lander.

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Christmas Cup races are big hit in Kilcoy Lots of fun, fashion and wins brighten an overcast race day ● KILCOY ◗ Liam Hauser

THE Kilcoy Race Club drew a big crowd last Saturday afternoon for the club’s annual Christmas Cup race day, as attendees came from all over south-east Queensland.

Five gallop races, mini trots and Fashions on the Field (FOTF) ensured there was plenty of activity.

Among 100 competitors, FOTF winners were Renee Innes (female) and her partner Beau Zorko (male), along with Jenni Carseldine (local), Zavier Zorko (junior) and Barbara Thompson (millinery).

Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle said the biggest attraction was the contingent of jockeys who drove mini trotters in one of the mini trot races.

“All the jockeys reported that it was fun and (that they) want to participate in meetings to come,” Mr Searle said.

As for the gallop races, Mr Searle said it was gratifying to see jockey Paul Hamblin ride the winner of the Christmas Cup. Mr Searle said he had “great respect for him as a jockey and a trier”.

After doing his apprenticeship in Queensland, Hamblin had some weight problems and then moved to Victoria and South Australia where he rode in the jump races with plenty of success, before returning to Queensland a couple of years ago.

Hamblin’s victory last Saturday was one of four occasions when the favourite emerged triumphant.

In the opening 1500m race, the Girish Goomany-ridden and Vishan Venkaya-trained Papal Miss won by just half a length in the field of 12, after being in seventh place with 700m remaining.

After this race, the track

was upgraded from a Soft 6 to a Soft 5 as conditions were overcast, while the occasional drop of rain proved inconsequential.

Mr Searle said afterwards that the “weather was beautiful and not the summer heat we had last year”.

Race two was 800m, with the second-favourite winning by a whopping four lengths while the favourite came a disappointing fourth in the field of six.

The winning horse, Gavilan, was ridden by Nozi Tomizawa and trained by Tony and Maddysen Sears.

Race three was 1900m and was the scene for Hamblin’s

Paul Hamblin rides Kneze to victory in the third race at the Kilcoy Christmas Cup race day.

Centurion rescues Brumbies ● BURPENGARY ◗ Liam Hauser

A DASHING century from Rob Staplehurst helped the Burpengary Brumbies avoid outright defeat against the Cleveland Thornlands Cougars in the two-day cricket match at James Worthington Oval.

Cleveland Thornlands began last Saturday at 9/220,

Rob Staplehurst

and added five runs before Staplehurst claimed the final wicket and finished with 2/47.

With 10 players rather than 11, Burpengary subsequently crashed to 61 all out.

Miraculously, captain and opener Stephen Helliwell scored 51 before his dismissal left the score 6/57.

Helliwell was the first

victim in a hat-trick for Brock Balcombe, who captured phenomenal figures of 5/3 from 6.2 overs as all of his victims were bowled.

Balcombe earlier topscored for the Cougars with 52 not out.

With the Brumbies forced to follow on, their first three batters were dismissed without scoring after they had recently suffered the same fate while batting in the lower order.

After being dismissed for a single in Burpengary’s first innings, Staplehurst attacked the bowling while receiving useful support from Dan Daly and Jake Lawson.

Helliwell’s subsequent arrival also helped stave off the prospect of an innings defeat, as he struck a series of boundaries. He opened his account with a six, and then went from seven to 13 with another six.

Staplehurst was on 95 with one over remaining, and he promptly hit a four and a single before he was caught from the fifth ball of the over which turned out to be the final ball of the game.

Staplehurst had hammered 16 fours and two sixes while facing 92 balls.

Kilcoy Race Club chairperson Con Searle (far left) and winning jockey Paul Hamblin (far right) at the Searles Garden Products/Butler McDermott Lawyers Christmas Cup presentation. moment of glory while the winning horse was Kneze, trained by Amanda Park.

Kneze was in fifth or sixth place for much of the time before winning by 0.8 of a length in the field of 11.

The final two races were 1200m, with a field of eight followed by a field of 12.

The Ian Livingstonetrained and Lilli Barr-ridden Roman Reign won by five lengths, before the Paul

Jenkins-trained and Trudy Thornton-ridden It’s Hells Bells won by 1.5 lengths.

The chairman of stewards, Kym Daly, said the jockeys and trainers gave big wraps on the track and how much it had improved over the past few years. He thanked the committee and track manager Mark Williams for the effort to raise the track to one of the best in country Queensland.

Fine day at Esk races following the storm ● ESK ◗ Liam Hauser

ESK had its final race meet of the year on November 11, with a fine day unfolding after a fierce storm hit the town the previous night.

Marquees had to be pulled down and put back up, with Club president Carmel Lynch later saying, “The club is so grateful for such a fabulous show of support.”

Thirty-three millimetres of rain fell but the track absorbed it with little effect, before fine weather ensued.

Patrons filled the hill, and parties were held for at least three birthdays.

The Fashions on the Field (FOTF) was hotly contested, with many entrants keen to return next year.

As for the action on the track, the favourite came first in only one of the five races as each race had a different winning trainer and jockey.

The first two races were 800m, and the third was 1200m before the fourth and fifth were 1460m, with the track rated a Soft 5 before being upgraded to a Good 4 for the final two races.

As race one had a field

of eight, second favourite Better Page won by 1.5 lengths while the favourite placed third.

The winning trainer was Ben Ahrens while the jockey was Rob Thorburn.

With a field of five in race two, the last favourite lived up to its name of Super Exceptional as the Jayden Sims-trained and Montanna Savva-ridden chestnut mare won by one length.

Race three had a tight finish as the favourite won by just 0.2 of a length in the field of nine.

Roman Reign was the winning horse, trained by Ian Livingstone and ridden by Lilli Barr.

The first of the 1460m races had a field of 11, with third favourite Sea Shell Fly winning by five lengths.

The triumphant trainer was Yvonne Day while the jockey was Olivia Kendal.

The final race had a field of six, with fourth favourite Strike The Knight finishing one length ahead of the runner-up.

Melissa Taylor was the winning trainer while the jockey was Tiffani Brooker.

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Sport Glasshouse fade quickly after venomous strike

Lilli Barr rides Roman Reign to victory for the second time within a month.

Opposition all out for 29 after Snakes tear through order ● CABOOLTURE ◗ Liam Hauser

Pioneers, won by eight wickets and with 9.1 overs to THE Caboolture Snakes spare. The Snakes were 8/72 romped to a nine-wicket before Grayson Brand and victory against Glasshouse Dallas Keast added some in Sunshine Coast first respectability to the total. grade cricket at Glasshouse Duane Hamment took two Mountain Sports Oval last wickets for Caboolture, while Saturday.

Yandina opener Jason The hosts collapsed for a Woods anchored the run mere 29 in 16.2 overs, before ith 59 not out. chase with the visitors passed the target orogood Oval, At Thorogood in 5.5 overs. kes third graders the Snakes Glasshouse lost its first were all out for 176 in 38.2 wicket to a run-out, before efore winning by overs before Connor Corlet and Steele ns, as the Pioneerss eight runs, Draper wreaked havoc. lost ninee wickets Corlet snared 5/6 in 8.2 atting out while batting overs, while Draper captured the 40 overs. vers.

4/22 in eight. olture’s Caboolture’s Glen Batticciotto hit two east Adam Keast sixes in the run chase before made 755 departing with the total on while 28. The next ball went for five Yandina wides to seal the result. skipper In the second grade match ung Mark Young at Caboolture Cricket Club, d 4/18. captured the hosts were restricted Six of Yandina’s to 8/105 in 36 overs before en batters first seven visiting team, the Yandina ed double registered Noah Robinson excelled in the Sixth Grade match.

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figures but none could go on with the job, with number four Jason Loft remaining undefeated on 47 as the overs ran out.

Tony Runge took 4/24 while Zac Clark and Michael Fanton nabbed two w wickets each. g In the fifth grade clash on Cool Coolum soil, the Snak Snakes dismissed th the Sharks for 99 in 32.3 overs befo before the visitors won w by seven wickets in 29.3 29. overs.

T The Sha Sharks wer were 0/39 bef before a run run-out occ occurred in the th 10th over, o and then Tim Courtman took two wicke wickets in two balls iin the 12th over.

Coolum never recovered, with Courtman claiming 4/10 in eight overs.

Wickets fell at 29, 41 and 76 in the run chase as the Snakes batted slowly before Patrick Lawson finished the match with a six.

Noah Robinson excelled in the sixth grade match at Lindsay Road Sports Fields, as the Snakes made 8/166 in their 40 overs before a 10-player Landsborough Loggers team was all out for 128 in 27 overs.

Robinson scored 49 at number three, before Gerard Delaney made a quick 20 at number eight.

Landsborough was 0/20 after 2.1 overs before Robinson made two breakthroughs in three balls.

As the Loggers stumbled, Kristofer Minns made an aggressive 54 before he exited with the total on 117.

Robinson finished with 5/35 from eight overs after capturing the last wicket.

Kilcoy races a big hit GALLOP races, mini trots and Fashions on the Field ensured there was plenty of activity at the Kilcoy Christmas Cup race meet.

Paul Hamblin was the winning jockey in the

feature race while the horse was Kneze.

Lilli Barr meanwhile rode Roman Reign to victory in race four, after doing likewise at Esk just two weeks earlier.

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