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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk The next Southern Downs Regional Council election is in March 2020, which is closer than you probably think (see special report on pages 8 to 10 this week).

I felt it was an opportune time now to seek out commitments from those who intend to nominate as candidates - including current Mayor Tracy Dobie and councillors - in that election, which will be held on Saturday 28 March next year along with local government elections across the rest of Queensland.

Council issues dominate a lot of the community conversation around this region at the present time, particularly in regard to water supply and management.

However in this week's coverage I haven't focussed on specific issues, it's more about making public up-front those who plan to put up their hands next March. The pointy-ended questions and the policy commitments will be asked and announced over the coming months as we get closer to the time.

For now let's simply reflect on the wonderful thing that is democracy and freedom of speech and expression - something we Aussies often tend to take for granted.

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'FIGHT NOT OVER' Granite Belt de-amalgamation campaigners vow to keep up the fight despite State Government refusal to refer their case to independent umpire - page 7.

WHO'S RUNNING? We take a look at some of the candidates who are putting up their hand at next year's council election special report pages 8, 9 & 10.

WHAT'S ON? Find out about the latest and upcoming local events with our weekly community diary - page 12.

CASEY'S SPIN Free Times sports columnist Casey O'Connor brings us all the latest in local sport from around the ridges - page 15.

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NEW HOME FOR FREE TIMES The Southern Free Times has been on the move in more ways than one.

With our print and online audience now over the 25,500 reader mark we've moved into a new office - right in the middle of the Warwick Central Business District (CBD).

As of last Wednesday 22 May the Southern Free Times office is now located at 94 Palmerin Street, between Toyworkx and Wade Real Estate, just a skip and a jump from the Byrnes Monument.

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CONTRACTS FOR WATER SEARCH AWARDED

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council has received just under one million dollars from the Queensland Government in part to undertake investigations into sources of underground or bore water supplies across the region, as dam storage levels continue to drop.

The government says total funding of $946,998 has been granted to the council through the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program "to audit and assess water and wastewater infrastructure and to investigate the possibility of new bores or rejuvenate existing bores".

During a confidential session of their May meeting held in Warwick last Wednesday 22 May, Southern Downs councillors voted in favour of engaging engineering and environmental consultants GHD to undertake the bore water investigations.

Also awarded water-related contracts during the confidential session were drone operators Australian UAV and Water Loss and Pressure Management Pty Ltd.

Connolly Dam in Warwick in mid-April.

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Australian UAV will carry out aerial surveys of Connolly Dam in Warwick and Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe to help determine actual water levels, while Water Loss and Pressure Management Pty Ltd will investigate leakage of town water supplies from the supply network.

The council has previously conceded that up to 25 per cent of town water supplies in the region are lost in any given year through leaking pipework - both council-owned and private - and through faulty water meters

and water theft.

Leslie Dam owner SunWater is carrying out its own surveys of the dam's true level and is expected to provide its findings to the council in mid- to late June.

The above contracts were awarded under the 'genuine emergency' provisions of the Queensland Local Government Act, a further acknowledgement by the council that the region is facing a full-blown water crisis if no significant rainfall occurs soon, unlikely heading into the winter months.

As of last week official dam levels according to the council's website were as follows · Leslie Dam, Warwick - 6.75% full (7172ML) · Connolly Dam, Warwick - 43.4% full (1124ML) · Storm King Dam, Stanthorpe - 34% full (737ML) The Leslie Dam figure is based on owner SunWater's levels, which are inflated by around 2000 megalitres to include water below the 'dead storage level'. As of today the Bureau of Meteorology has Leslie Dam at 4.9% of capacity with 5054ML in storage. ●

COUNCIL SAYS THANKS Tenterfield Shire Council has thanked its residents for the "diligence" in abiding by the shire's current Level 4.5 Water Restriction.

In a lengthy media statement released last week the council said that "as the drought conditions continue to strike, with history indicating little rain is likely over winter, Council is busy developing contingency plans".

"Currently the Tenterfield Dam level is 35%," the statement said.

"It's very hard to predict how long our dam storage will last as there are a great many variables.

"Evaporation rates, inflows and the reduction of water quality from both the Shirley Park bore and the dam water all play a part.

"It is not predicted it will last longer than 12 months though, and it may prove to be far less.

"The Shirley Park Bore, which tops the Dam up, remains operational on a two days on, two days off cycle, supplementing supply at the rate of 600,000 litres per day.

"These rest periods ensure the bore can keep producing for a longer period of time as this water is critical to maintain water quality in the Dam. "If the bore water quality diminishes or the quantity substantially drops and the bore is required to be turned off, the topping up of the Dam will cease.

"We will then be 100% reliant on rainfall within the Dam catchment.

"This is extremely worrying, especially if it aligns with the type of heat wave we had earlier in January of 2019, when the evaporation rates accelerated.

"Having a 'Plan B' is therefore critical.

"Council is currently developing plans to investigate alternate bore locations for both potable supply (mains water) and stock supply (to reduce mains water usage).

"One such plan, which would reduce the amount of potable (mains supplied) drinking water being used, was to allow those people with stock in town to access alternative (non-mains) water.

"This was going to be achieved by supplying water from an old and unused 'exploration bore' at Apex Park (southern end of Tenterfield on the New England Highway).

"Apex Park Bore's yield is quite low, and the quality is only acceptable for stock use."

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P

atience is the key to training a working dog - patience, patience and more patience.

And Ken Sykes should know he's been working with working dogs since the age of 13, when he caught the canine bug at a country show in the Lockyer Valley watching the sheepdog trials.

The Mount Marshall resident is one of Queensland's and Australia's top trainers of working dogs and has just released an authoritative book on the subject entitled 'Think Like A Canine'.

The book encapsulates around 50 years of experience in getting inside the canine mind, including training German Shepherds for the Queensland Police while a member of the force some years back and running working dogs while managing commercial livestock operations, including what was once the world's largest Angora goat stud near Tamworth.

While the book is aimed at primary producers Ken says any dog owner will find useful information in its pages, on universal canine topics like communication and nutrition.

Ken Sykes is an authority on the canine mind and is sharing his knowledge with others.

He wrote the book over the 12 months or so after being constantly urged by fellow working dog enthusiasts at sheepdog trials and shows to put his years of accumulated knowledge into print, after publishing several small pamphlets over the years.

"I did a heck of a lot of research and I've tried my best to write it in layman's terms and focussing on the various stages of a dog's development, with a bit of humour thrown in," Ken told the Free Times.

He says what every working dog owner needs to bear in mind is that they themselves are the 'alpha male' of the pack and that dogs use their hunting instinct - to bring prey or meat to the 'alpha' - when working with livestock.

Dogs respond as equally to body language as they do to spoken commands and Ken and other trainers and competitive sheepdog triallers - and farmers - use a combination of both.

"Patience really is the key," Ken says.

"A good mate of mine, Peter Bainbridge known as 'The Dog Whisperer' - likes to say 'there's no such thing as problem dogs, just problem people'.

"I've had people give me a dog they've just given up on, and it's because their

expectations have just been too high.

"I had one bloke bring a dog to me saying 'if he's not going to work I'm going to shoot him'.

"I swapped him with another dog, trained him up and he eventually sold for $5000.

"You have to work with a dog to build their confidence, they're all different individuals.

"You need to give a dog time to mature, and sometimes that means backing up a little bit with them - it's very easy to get beyond the stage of their capabilities.

"You need patience and consistency, and you also need a sense of humour - things will go wrong and you can't let it upset you."

While Ken has worked with Kelpies and Blue Cattle Dogs in the past, these days he's exclusively a Border Collie man, pointing out the important bloodline distinction between the working Border Collie and the popular suburban pet.

Ken says the breed is also easier to work on small properties such as his five acres.

Border Collies and Kelpies are also the only working breeds for which there are national 'working' and 'show' registries maintained, which is important in

preserving bloodlines, and a good, fullytrained Border Collie can sell for anything between $5000 and $10,000.

Ken breeds a new litter around every four years and currently has three young males and two young females in his training regime, several of which are the progeny of his 'top' dog, 11 year old Joshua.

"It starts with genetics - that's paramount," Ken says.

"I start basic training at between five and nine months of age, putting sheep in a small round yard and allowing the dog to get close to them but from the outside initially.

"They let me know when they're starting to show interest and when they start to mirror my actions - they tell me when they're ready.

"Sheep tend to be better for a young dog's confidence when they start, plus I'd rather be knocked over by a sheep than by a beast."

It can take up to a year to get a working dog to the stage where they can work stock confidently and independently in an open paddock and their average working life is around 11 to 12 years, although one of Ken's past canine charges was still rounding stock up at the ripe old age of 14.

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Working dogs respond equally to verbal commands and to body language.

He says it's important to remember that livestock - whether sheep, cattle or goats - can't see behind themselves, and they treat any obstacle, such as a gate, as a "solid wall" and to be avoided, until they become focussed and used to being guided through it and feel safe in doing so.

"Livestock have better peripheral vision than binocular vision," Ken says.

"And one of the most important things when working a dog is to never stand still - unless you're at an obstacle during a competitive trial, when it's a requirement - you need to keep moving, even if it's just rocking from one side to the other."

One of the crucial aspects of the life of the working dog is nutrition.

"My dogs are fed a high-quality dry dog food and they get a bone every fortnight or so for teeth and gums," Ken explains.

"Wet dog food is primarily moisture and it doesn't meet their high protein and energy requirements when they're working.

"I'm also not in favour of a raw (meat) diet -it likewise won't give them things like calcium and phosphorous which are very important."

In his retirement Ken competes in around six sheepdog trials on average in a given year, including regular trips on the 'western Queensland run'.

"I just love going to sheepdog trials and shows - the atmosphere is just so relaxing

THE COMMANDS ... · Verbal - "Back" means move anticlockwise, while "Here" means clockwise; "Stop" means just that, and "Off" means move away from the stock. And "No" means you're not doing what you're supposed to be doing ... · Body language - A direct stare/ eye contact means stop (you don't wear sunglasses while working a dog); right hand held out is used with the "Back" command and the left hand with the "Here" command. A simple hand held palm-up means stop

A good working dog is a valuable asset to any livestock producer.

Ken's book ''Think Like A Canine'' has useful information for any dog lover.

and everyone is friendly and happy to help each other out."

'merle' or speckled dogs tend to be avoided as they often have geneticallyinherited hearing problems or total deafness · Sheepdog trials and pedigree registers are administered by the Queensland Working Sheepdog Association · The publisher of 'Think Like A Canine' describes the book as "a succinct, down to earth guide on training working dogs, by someone with extensive theoretical

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and practical knowledge, leavened with humour, suitable for all dog owners whether cherished pet, companion or working dog". · Ken Sykes is a feature writer for 'Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine', runs regular training days for livestock producers, gives working dog demonstrations and is a successful competitor in sheep dogs trials. · Copies of 'Think Like A Canine' can be ordered online at www.rosenbergpub. com.au and through other online retail booksellers - just Google search the book's title. ●

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44TH ALLORA COMMUNITY AUCTION Sunday, June 9th 8am start at Allora Showgrounds A huge variety of items up for Auction!

Items include gramophone, bentwood chairs, antique silky oak cot, treadle sewing machine and a pine meat safe. For the farms and businesses, items range from drench guns, electrics pumps, motors, wheels and tyres to a grain blower, set of harrows, car doors and a concrete mixer. Larger items on sale this year include a campervan, ride on mower and a postie motor bike, & so much more!

Please note that a 5% Buyer’s Premium has been included this auction which is a change from previous years. The Vendor’s Commission has been reduced to 12% to assist sellers.

Bookings are required for both market stalls and auction items.

To book your goods in phone Brett on 0418 717 554 but hurry as numbers are limited.

Bidding cards will be available from 6am Sunday (ID is required).

Items will be received on Friday 7th of June from 8 – 4pm and on Saturday 8th June from 8 – 2pm.

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to interact with the community," the spokesman said.

"Council welcomes robust discussion on issues which impact its communities, and encourages commentary and points of view to be openly shared, whether positive, neutral or negative, respectfully and reasonably.

"Council is currently aware of an active Facebook site which regularly posts offensive, vulgar, often obscene content.

"While masked as satire, the intention of this site, is to incite disrespect and hate; to personally attack and vilify Councillors, individual SDRC staff and members of their families publically, and to undermine the integrity of the organisation.

"Council has sought legal advice on the inappropriate and vexatious nature of these posts and has reported the site to relevant agencies, where content breaches Facebook's community standards or is potentially defamatory.

"SDRC recently adopted its new Legal Representation for Councillors and Employees Policy, which allows SDRC Staff and Councillors to seek funding for legal action against people or organisations that make adverse, personal public statements against Councillors, staff or volunteers which deliberately undermine the confidence of the community in Council."

STATE'S POSITION? The Gympie Regional Council adopted a similar policy in 2017 which at the time was

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lambasted by the State Government.

Then Local Government Minister Mark Furner said at the time councils should not be using ratepayer money to launch legal action such as defamation.

The Gympie council policy included broad guidelines for when council funds could cover legal costs for action against third parties who "unreasonably" continue to make "untrue and unwarranted" public statements about councillors or employees, or is having a "significant detrimental effect" on the public reputation and confidence in a council.

A spokesman for Mr Furner at the time did also state the government's position was to give council's "flexibility" in determining policies around legal assistance and did not formally overrule the policy.

Other states have had more stringent rules, such as New South Wales where councils have been specifically excluded from using ratepayer funds to undertake defamation actions.

South Australia has similar rules, with Section 39 of its Local Government Act offering protections for council members for civil liabilities that may arise in the course of their duties, but a defamation action is regarded as a private action and is not part of the protections offered.

The Free Times asked Queensland's current Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe for comment on the new Southern Downs Regional Council policy but he declined. ●

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Southern Downs councillors at their May meeting last week adopted a new policy which would allow the mayor or the council's chief executive officer to authorise legal action against outside individuals who the council believes have defamed councillors or council employees and volunteers.

The 'Legal Representation for Councillors and Employees Policy' sets out the criteria under which the council would fund legal representation for councillors and staff if a legal matter relates to the conduct of their duties.

But it also contains the following clause "Only in exceptional circumstances will the Council consider the payment of legal representation costs for a councillor or employee/volunteer to commence or consider commencing legal proceedings regarding actions in defamation or other personal proceedings against a person that pursues damages or compensation".

The legal definition of defamation is complex but in general terms successful defamation actions - such as those against media outlets - must prove that a person's professional or personal reputation has been seriously damaged by the publication of certain material, such as a print or an electronic news story.

But in the modern age of social media defamation proceedings can also extend to the publication of material by non-media

individuals on social media sites such as Facebook.

The current council is understood to have taken recent and particular exception to material published on a Facebook page called 'Southern Downs Reboot'.

The Facebook page promotes itself as a "satirical" site and contains material relating to Southern Downs Regional Council - including Mayor Tracy Dobie and councillors and the council's CEO David Keenan - but also other current issues across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions, with the authors maintaining anonymity.

As of Monday of this week the 'Southern Downs Reboot' page appeared to have been taken offline and the authors were unable to be contacted.

In an email to council staff several weeks ago Mr Keenan indicated that he had referred 'Southern Downs Reboot' to the police and it is understood it may have also been referred to the Queensland Ombudsman.

The council has also taken exception in the past to material posted on another Facebook page belonging to the Southern Downs Residents Action Group 'RAnGe'.

The Free Times asked the council for comment and received the following response from a spokesman "Southern Downs Regional Council understands social media plays a valuable role in engaging residents in local government matters and uses it as a tool

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‘FIGHT NOT OVER’ DESPITE DECISION

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Granite Belt Community Association (GBCA) has vowed to keep up the fight for the de-amalgamation of Warwick and Stanthorpe, despite being dealt a major blow by the State Government last week.

Queensland Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe wrote to the GBCA advising them he had decided not to refer their proposal and business case for a new 'Granite Belt Council' to the independent Local Government Change Commission.

The decision effectively means the chances of a split from Warwick happening while the ALP Palaszczuk Government is in power in Queensland are zero, as the ALP's policy in the past has been to amalgamate small councils, not split councils up.

The former Warwick and Stanthorpe Shires were brought together in a forced marriage by the ALP government of Anna Bligh in 2008 along with many other forced amalgamations in Queensland.

The former Noosa, Douglas, Livingstone and Mareeba councils were allowed to de-amalgamate by the LNP government of Campbell Newman following a political campaign promise made ahead of the 2012 state election.

Despite Mr Hinchliffe's blow the GBCA remains adamant their campaign is far from over, but has conceded it may take another change of state government to see it happen - and likely along with a new Southern Downs Regional Council administration.

Rev Alan Colyer and Amanda Harrold of the Granite Belt Community Association.

Picture: FILE IMAGE The next council election is in March 2020 while the next state election is set down for October next year.

Southern Downs councillors - with the exception of Vic Pennisi and Cameron Gow - voted against supporting de-amalgamation in April, primarily citing a Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) report which concluded a split was not financially viable.

The QTC report predicted rates under a new Granite Belt Council would rise by 82 per cent in the first year alone, a finding the GBCA has fiercely disputed.

"After carefully evaluating all the matters I had before me, I've decided not to refer

this case to the Change Commission," Mr Hinchliffe said in a statement.

"Everyone involved in this proposal has known from the start that any proposal for change needs to stack up financially and have the support of the affected councils.

"This is in line with longstanding government policy, including the previous Government's policy."

GBCA spokeswoman Amanda Harrold told the Free Times the group would continue to lobby for de-amalgamation "as long as the community says they want us to".

"We have both a state and a council

election coming up next year and we will continue with this campaign," she said.

"If the community at any stage tells us to stop, then we'll stop.

"Our voices were overlooked with the forced amalgamations, and they are being overlooked now.

"As witnessed at the recent federal elections, the local and state government needs to start listening to the people and treating them with respect, or else they might be in for a big surprise at the elections next year themselves."

GBCA president Rev Alan Colyer said the group was "particularly disappointed that the minister has chosen to not consider the GBCA's response to the SDRC Management Review and the recently released critique of the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) report which clearly outlined the many significant flaws within the QTC report".

"Instead, the two critiques of the GBCA proposal, the SDRC Management Review and the SDRC commissioned Grassroots Connections Group were considered along with the QTC report," he said.

"This decision was essentially based on the QTC report which is flawed and on the SDRC vote which was based on the same flawed QTC report.

"The GBCA believes that many aspects of the entire process require further scrutiny and we are currently pursuing a number of avenues of investigation and appeal." ●

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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2020 COUNCIL VOTE

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The next Southern Downs Regional Council election will be held in March next year - it may be a little while off but the Free Times feels it's time those who are planning to put their hand up for office should come out of the woodwork.

Local government elections across Queensland are held at the same time every four years - the last elections were held on Saturday 19 March 2016, and the next ones will be held on Saturday 28 March 2020.

Last time around for the Southern Downs Regional Council there were four candidates for mayor - former incumbent Peter Blundell, Ross Bartley, Jay Nauss and successful candidate Tracy Dobie.

Their votes were as follows (in ballot paper order) · · · · ·

Rod Kelly - 6773 votes Vic Pennisi - 6108 votes Cameron Gow - 6677 votes Marika McNichol - 6064 votes Yve Stocks - 6451 votes We asked the current mayor and councillors which of them are planning to run again next year - including for mayor and got the following responses, reproduced here word for word in order of response · · · · ·

Jay Nauss - 864 (4.41%) Ross Bartley - 5700 (29.09%) Tracy Dobie - 10,875 (55.5%) Peter Blundell - 2157 (11.01%) (Informal - 234, 1.18%)

There were a total of 25,254 electors on the roll at that time.

No less than 36 candidates stood for the position of councillor in 2016. We won't list them all here but the successful eight candidates were (in no particular order) · Neil Meiklejohn - 6630 votes · Sheryl Windle - 6314 votes · Jo McNally (Deputy Mayor) - 6842 votes

CR MARIKA MCNICHOL "It's a bit too soon to make that decision I will decide closer to the date."

MAYOR TRACY DOBIE "Thank you for your email. Yes, it is my intention to nominate as a candidate for Mayor in the 2020 elections."

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to deliver on the strategies and long-term vision we have created for the Southern Downs. I enjoy serving our communities and our residents, and I am immensely proud to represent the region. I will consider my role as Councillor and make a decision at the appropriate time when the 2020 Local Government election is called."

CR SHERYL WINDLE "In regards to your question, I can advise that it is my intention to nominate for re-election in the 2020 Local Government Election. However, at the moment, my full efforts, and concentration, is still very much focused on this current term of Council."

DEPUTY MAYOR JO MCNALLY "At this stage I have not made a firm decision to run again, I will make that decision by the end of the year. I can say, I have been proud to represent the Region I love as a Councillor since 2010 and hopefully if I run again the community will choose me as one of the eight Councillors."

CR VIC PENNISI "At this stage, it is in my view premature to announce one way or the other, if I will contest the 2020 local government election.

One thing I can say is that I haven't decided not to stand, at this stage. I have three options to consider, I will not contest or I will stand either as a councillor or mayor and before making my final decision I will need to ensure that my health, my family and the community support my decision.

I hope that sometime before Christmas I will be in a better position to announce my intention."

CR NEIL MEIKLEJOHN "It is currently my intention to nominate for the 2020 Local Government Elections."

CR CAMERON GOW "I always ask my family before making a decision in relation to putting my hand up for the kind of job that requires that level of commitment. Things have changed over the last few years. My father has retired from helping to run the family farm and my younger brother, Stewart and I, now manage the family business, Gows Produce. Having said that the Southern Downs and Granite Belt is an excellent place to work, live and raise a young family. If I am able to continue making a contribution to the community, that helps the community in good times and in bad, then I would be honoured, if I were to put my name forward and was then selected, to continue working on behalf of the region. Later in the year I will be deciding with my family and closest friends if I will stand for the honor of being able to work for and serve our amazing community in the most efficient and effective way that I can." freetimes.com.au

CR ROD KELLY "I am currently focussed on continuing the good work undertaken by this Council and

CR YVE STOCKS "It is my intention to nominate for Council again for the next term.

This particular Council has kicked many goals, and I would like to continue on to see all of the projects underway come to fruition. There are some in particular that have been held up due to de-amalgamation issues, but we can now move forward.

I would very much like to see all parts of the region working together in order to make our region more prosperous. Some very tough decisions have been made, and I have not shirked my responsibility in making those decisions with the best outcome in mind, for all of our residents and ratepayers.

This year we have delivered a budget with only a 2% increase in general rates, and 2.75% in fees and charges, while still delivering a surplus. This has never been done before in recent times. A lot of work has been done by the Councillors and the Managers to get to this level.

We have achieved some outstanding grant funding to allow us to make a difference in many infrastructure projects, such as the water pipeline from Storm King Dam to Mt Marlay treatment plant, the raw water and sewer to Morgan Park, recycled water to the industrial estates and sporting fields, the streetscapes and urban frameworks for some of our towns and villages, rehabilitation of many of our old historic buildings, roadworks, the Fred Rogers carpark, to name a few.

We need to commit to water security into the future. Council is working on ways to bring water to our region, one of them being from the Clarence River. We can't just hope for rain and then forget about a more permanent solution.

My time on Council has been mostly enjoyable and hard work at the same time.

It is great to get around the region and meet so many positive people. I respectfully ask you to consider a vote for me in the next election, to continue the momentum we have begun, and continue to kick more goals for our future.

I am always available on my phone or email if you want to speak with me."

HATS IN THE RING? The Free Times understands a number of prominent locals in both the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas are planning a tilt at the next council election or are being encouraged to do so.

Stanthorpe resident Geoffrey Pittard has already announced his candidacy via a Facebook page entitled 'Pittard, Geoffrey for Council'.

Fellow Stanthorpe resident Amanda Harrold - who has been a key figure at the forefront of the campaign for a deamalgamated Granite Belt Council through her role as vice president of the Granite Belt Community Association - has for some time been expected to be a likely candidate by many locals.

Ms Harrold provided the Free Times with the following response when asked if she would be a contender in March 2020 "I have been approached by a number of people within the community urging me to run for council. I am considering it, however there is my family and more importantly my children to consider as it will affect them and I want to be sure that they are on board and happy for me to nominate."

One of the many candidates from 2012 was Maggie Stokes, well-known locally for her running of the Goomburra Country Stampede music festival and as a volunteer presenter on community radio station Rose City FM. Continued page 10

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From page 9 Maggie told the Free Times that while a number of people had been urging her to stand again in 2020 she has "no intentions (of running) at this time". · Due to time constraints it has not been feasible for the Free Times to contact all of the 28 candidates who were not elected in 2012 for this story. But any of those former candidates - and anyone else in the Southern Downs or Granite Belt regions who wishes to publicly confirm they will be a 2020 candidate - is welcome to contact Free Times editor Jeremy Sollars for a follow-up story on 4661 9800. · We did contact a number of other locals who were rumoured to be planning on throwing their hats in the ring but they declined to be identified, and had a jolly good laugh ... ●

Amanda Harrold, pictured with Alan Colyer of the Granite Belt Community Association and their de-amalgamation consultants.

Andrew Gale (left) and Peter Kemp have publicly declared their intention to run for council in 2020.

TWO 'DEFINITES' ...

Two members of the executive of the Southern Downs Residents Action Group (Range) have an announced their intentions to contest next year's council election - president Peter Kemp and secretary Andrew Gale.

Peter Kemp's professional background is in construction project management with 30 years' experience, while Andrew Gale has run his car and boat training and licencing business AG Licencing in Warwick for the last 14 years.

"It's no big secret that both of us are intending to run again - if anyone has asked either of us in the last three years we would have told them," Andrew Gale said.

The pair both contested the 2016 election and finished in the top half of the counting and are determined to come back stronger and be successful in 2020.

Andrew and Peter and others formed the Range group in 2017, saying they did so after being "inundated with inquiries from community members who were dissatisfied with the current council's performance".

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phone calls, emails and being stopped in the street on a daily basis by people asking us to help.

"They have all told us the same thing - that the majority of the current councillors just don't want to listen.

"The community wants answers, people want help, but instead keep being given the hard-line that you'd expect from the bureaucrats, rather than from those we elected to represent us."

Andrew Gale says he has experienced the same thing.

"We've even met with the council to explain this to them but all that happened when we spoke to the mayor was that I got yelled at to shut up," he said.

"It was outrageous."

Despite this setback and what they say is "ongoing hostility" towards them from the council leadership, Peter and Andrew and the Range group and other committees of which they are members say they have been able to make some "real change" in the local area.

They point to the Range group being a "driving force" in having the Swanfels play shed rebuilt and Andrew says he has lobbied to have the new cycling and pedestrian bridge built at Queens Park in Warwick and a pedestrian railway crossing built near the Warwick Showgrounds, and says he has been

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"a tireless advocate for the Eight Mile intersection safety upgrades".

"One thing that disappoints us is that despite fighting all the way to the Heritage Council, we were unable to stop the council demolishing a perfectly good toilet block behind the Warwick Town Hall with absolutely no benefit for anyone," Andrew said.

Peter Kemp said that particular decision "really sticks in my craw".

"The council consulted with the community, who overwhelmingly said to keep the toilet," he said.

"If nothing else, the current council should be remembered for this shocking decision when it comes time to vote."

Peter has recently taken over as the president of the management committee of the Warwick RSL Memorial Club and says he is working hard to manage the club "back to its glory days".

Andrew and Peter told the Free Times they have committed to a policy of "better representation for all the residents of the Southern Downs", and are currently in discussions "with other like-minded people who are intending to run for council in 2020".

"I'm not in a position to say who they are, nor who will be running for mayor or councillors, or if we'll run as a group or as individuals," Andrew said.

"Let's just say we are assembling a team of people who are committed to serving the community at council rather than being the bully-boys of the council bureaucrats."

Andrew and Peter said their main focus if elected will be on the following, in their own words •฀ Work to unite the communities of the Southern Downs, in particular healing the rifts between north and south that have been created by the current administration •฀ Put the community back in control of the council by providing a much higher level of representation - as councillors actually represent the community, not just be messengers of the council bureaucracy •฀ Abolish the Invasive Pest Management Scheme •฀ Put downward pressure on rates by being part of a group that demands that council finds savings, rather than just making rate rises an annual event •฀ Seek to future-proof our water needs in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt so that people can live, work and prosper without fear of running out of water •฀ Bring the council into line with the majority of Queensland councils by having rates bills split into at least twice-yearly or quarterly, with a discount period applied to all periods ● freetimes.com.au

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS

NAVY CADETS

SATURDAY 1 JUNE

Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are held at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday of each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday of each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Every Tuesday TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am.

Every Friday - Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Yoga every Monday.

Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. For information phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Col 0407 131 050.

TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday from 12pm to 4.30pm at the Red Bridge Circuit. For more information please call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

Winter Warmth 2019 will be on Saturday 1 June at Quart Pot Park, off Kilpa Street, Stanthorpe, from 2pm - 5pm. If you are a struggling farming family or simply doing it tough, this is perfect for you. Come along to our FREE event and collect frozen meals, cans of soup, 10 litre water containers, pasta and sauces, men's hygiene products. Join us for a great afternoon and stock up for the winter months. For more information or for offers of donations and sponsorship please contact Kylie on 0408 632 357.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets on the last Monday of each month (except December and January) in the Founder's Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch is held after a short meeting. Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. For more information phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

TOASTMASTERS At Warwick Toastmasters Club you can meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, CWA Hall on Grafton Street - 7-9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), so why not find out what Toastmasters is all about! For more info, call Alice on 0402 032 502.

CRAFT GROUP The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club from 9am to 11.30am.

Everyone welcome - come along and enjoy good company, morning tea and time to work on your own projects or learn some new ones. Cosy just $5. The Warwick Bowls Club is located in Fitzroy Street opposite the Warwick Police Station. Enquiries to Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

FRIDAY 31 MAY OATS - Older Australians Talk Sessions, Free information session will be on Friday 31 May at the Warwick Library, Albion Street, Warwick, from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Relevant and practical information about My Aged Care for Older Australians and/or carers, options for support and care as you age. All welcome. Presented by Annette McNee (Agelink Consulting) in partnership with COTA. For more information contact 0467 373 464 or email oatsessions@ gmail.com

SATURDAY 1 JUNE Warwick Killarney Uniting Church High Tea will be on Saturday 1 June at the Warwick Uniting Church, 37 Guy Street, Warwick from 2pm. Competitions and fun. For more information contact Marg on 0427 144 812.

Admission $8.00 includes lucky door prize, afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee. Multidraw raffle on sale. Guest Artist Sandy Lewis, Carl Browne, Margaret Stefan and others. Enquiries phone Kevin on 4664 8142, Carolyn on 4661 4858, or Heather on 0417 038 992.

MONDAY 3 JUNE Warwick Pensioners League Club Trip to Booval will be on Monday 3 June, leaving from Queens Park at 7.30am.

Enquiries to Ruby on 0438 674 803.

SATURDAY 8 JUNE Warwick East State School Inaugural Cent Sale will be on Saturday 8 June.

Raising money for students' swimming lessons. Gates open 10am - draws commence 11am. $5 entry, children under 12 free. Lucky door prize (outdoor bean bags). $1 per sheet of 20 numbers. 100-plus prize draws, toys/ plants/gift vouchers/homeware/books etc. Multi-draw raffle - prizes include barbecue/smoker, Broncos tickets, $100 Bluebird Kitchen voucher.

SUNDAY 2 JUNE Winter Warmth 2019 will be on Sunday 2 June at Leslie Park, Warwick, from 12pm - 2pm. If you are a struggling farming family or simply doing it tough, this is perfect for you. Come along to our FREE event and collect frozen meals, cans of soup, 10 litre water containers, pasta and sauces, men's hygiene products. Join us for a great afternoon and stock up for the winter months. For more information or for offers of donations and sponsorship please contact Kylie on 0408 632 357.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Sunday 9 June at The Country Diner, Killarney. Contact warwickssc@gmail. com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

SUNDAY 2 JUNE The Glengallan Winter Markets will be on Sunday 2 June at 18515 New England Highway, between Warwick and Allora from 8am - 1pm. Entry is free to markets, plenty of parking.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE Warwick Choral Society presents the cantata Holy Spirit, Breath of God on Sunday 9 June at Scots PGC College Chapel, Oxenham Street, Warwick at 2pm.

Afternoon tea will follow. Donations to support the Warwick Community Van will be appreciated. Contact Alison on 4661 5173, or Frances on 0427 668 024. ●

SUNDAY 2 JUNE The Ultra Golden Country Music Assoc.

June Country Showcase will be on Sunday 2 June at the Allora State School Hall, Warwick Street, Allora, from 1pm.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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there will be if you buy the infernal thing? (3,5,2,3).

DOWN 1. Have to be first to act (6). 2. The flier is the man who turned us in (5). 3. To conclude, wild mice, it’s naturally found in (7). 4. A wad of money: bread (4). 5. Land up with the boy who’s taken after the mother (5). 6. Catching with chicken-wire? (7). 7. Two letters, we’re told, too many (6). 13. Talk about the quartet that’s confidential (7). 15.

For a month, about, miss ham (7). 16. Do it and they’ll lock you up! (6). 17. Besides, it doesn’t matter how (6).

19. Escape with the Spanish due out (5). 21. Not much of a fight! (5). 22. The half back is me in it (4).

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ACROSS 1. Love affair that went wrong in Cremona (6,7). 8. Played the pipes, in the garden (5). 9. Until a wrong note is touched (7). 10. The bulk of the book (6). 11. In return, I begin to hide various idiosyncrasies (6). 12. There’s room for a second step (5). 14. Put money into a house (5). 18. He has nothing against meat (6). 20. Try to talk out of, with justification (6). 23. Taking, myself, a certain step (7). 24.

Hear he got out of line with the missile (5). 25. Trouble there will be if you buy the infernal thing? (3,5,2,3).

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Freestone State School is seeking memories and memorabilia from former students and teachers as it plans celebrations for its 150th anniversary in 2020. The school opened on August 1 1870.

Members are also being sought for the organising committee which is coordinating planning for the event.

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CABINET ANNOUNCED Recently re-elected federal LNP member for Maranoa David Littleproud has been appointed Minister for Water Resources in the new cabinet of Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this week.

Mr Littleproud was Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources in the previous cabinet and will now take on responsibility for drought, rural finance and natural disaster and emergency management.

Senator Bridget McKenzie has been given the Agriculture portfolio.

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KNOCKOUT BLOWS FROM ROUND On the eve of Origin selections, Round 11 of the NRL round 11 landed some knock out blows with some tipsters shell shocked and needing a HIA assessment.

One of the Maroons favourite sons, Petro Civoniceva was in Stanthorpe last week. He was the guest speaker at a dinner facilitated by AG Force and Life Line targeting resilience. Civoniceva who played for the Broncos and Penrith during an illustrious career tipped both teams to cause upsets last week and also predicted a slump for the Roosters. Wish I had heard that prior to doing my tips. Naturally Petro, an Origin legend is excited about the chances of the new look Maroons.

Many Queenslanders will find themselves in the unfamiliar position of supporting a Sea Eagle as DCE leads a very different Queensland side brimming with talent and enthusiasm on to Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday. Cherry Evans has overcome an ankle injury to be anointed the 15th Queensland Origin captain. The honour will not be lost on the Manly captain who is one of the most professional in the game.

NSW too have another new look side.

It is time for some of these young players to make their mark on Origin. Of course, like Petro, I'm tipping that will be the Maroons.

Up the Mighty Maroons.

Casey CASEY'S ROUND 12 SELECTIONS Only four games in Round 12 but it's as tough as ever. If you got a perfect round last weekend please send me your crystal ball or this week's Gold Lotto numbers.

Sea Eagles Rabbitohs Bulldogs Cowboys CONSTABLE IN CONTROL Scott Constable withstood all challenges to claim the title of Club Champion following the final round of the Stanthorpe Club Championships.

The winners in all divisions and grades were decided following the final round, a single stroke event sponsored by sponsored

by Alan Kerr and Dale Minchenton.

In Saturday's competition it was Promising junior Andrew Burgess in the winner's circle returning the best nett score of 68 giving him a one-shot advantage over Richard Reardon.

In the lady's competition Nikki Waterworth returned nett 74 to finish one shot ahead of runner up Lyn Ludlow.

In the race for the Club Championships three players were in contention after three rounds but Scott Constable was in control in the final round to finish the Championships five shots clear of the field with a score of 303 off the stick for his four rounds.

Rachel Hendry dominated the three championships rounds she played and her final score of 272 put her 11 shots clear of the field and an outstanding winner of the Ladies' Club Championships.

Winners in the Men's Divisions: (B Grade) Richard Reardon; (C Grade) Tod Beckett.

Nett winners were (A Grade) David Reeves; (B Grade) Mark McCosker; (C Grade) Bob Watts; (Veterans) Alan Kerr.

Ron Batterham took the honours for the lowest nett score overall.

The Result in the Champion Junior Boy's Division was a family affair. Matt Burgess won Champion status while Andrew Burgess recorded the best nett. freetimes.com.au

Scott Constable holds the Club Champions trophy after a dominant performance in the Championship last weekend.

Clinton Slack of the Vines Motel Stanthorpe is a passioante about Rugby League. He is a life long supporter of the Broncos and Maroons and was delighted to welcome one of the Maroon''s favourite sons and Broncos legend Petro Civoniceva to the Vines last week.

Winners of the Ladies' Divisions: - (Div Two) Neta Thouard; (Div. Two) best nett Annelle Batterham. Best Nett (Division One) Nikki Waterworth; (Veterans) Lyn Ludlow With the Grade Championships done and dusted play returns to the usual format with the June monthly medal and putting competition on Saturday to be held in conjunction with qualifying for the Captain's Match Sponsor for Saturday's competition is Stanthorpe Plaza Meats.

Players can find a time sheet for the round on the board at the Clubhouse and tee off is at 11.00am.

CONDITIONS SUIT Sporters enjoyed perfect conditions for their regular round of golf last Sunday. Mark Lynam took advantage of the conditions to return a winning score ahead of runner up Paul Armstrong who also had the Best Gross score. Figuring in the run downs were Mark Locke and Wayne Hilton.

Mark Lynam also held the Pin Shot at the third and Ian Anderson the Pro Pin. Nikki Waterworth and Terry Byrnes search snuck off with a meat tray after their round.

Tee off this Sunday is at the winter start time of 8.00am - 8.30am and if the weather forecast is on the money Sporters' should prepare to rug up in the winter woollies for the first time this year. Those perfect conditions enjoyed last week may be just a distant memory.

MEN TO THE FORE For the first time in many years, men out numbered the ladies on the Stanthorpe Croquet Court for the regular Ricchoet games.

Eric McLellan and Bill Golding proved too strong for their opponents John Draper and Peter Tunbridge. The pair pegged out to score a 26-18 win.

Doing it for the girls, Val Fancourt and Sharyn Roser had a close game against Andrea Denkewitz. The final score 26-19.

Fancourt played very well and had a run of two hoops, despite not having played for a few weeks.

Eric McLellan also flew the flag for the men at the Golf Croquet fixtures and found himself in a winning team with Liz Ellis. The pair proved to be a winning combination against Di Wren, Kathy Hopgood and Marion McCulloch. The final score 13-6.

Wren and Hopgood romped home with a 13-5 win in the final game.

COWBOYS RUTHELESS The Warwick Cowboys have had an impressive start to season 2019 but last Sunday at Fr that we have not seen in their previous wins.

Captain Mick Bloomfield retuned from injury and led from the front as the Cowboys made amends for their surprise loss to Brothers the previous week.

In a polished performance the Cowboys dominated from the player of the match, Ben Sullivan's opening try in the 10th minute to the final try seconds before full time when winger Mitchell Watson's crossed for this third try of the game.

In the first half the Cowboys put on three tries while James Quinn crossed in the latter stages for the Danes. His try was converted

by Matt Markey. At half time the Cowboys led 18-6.

The Danes have been hit hard by injury and tried hard but had no answers to the Cowboys onslaught that was to come.

The Cowboys held the Danes scoreless in the second half as they piled on an unanswered nine try blitz.

They did not take their foot off the throttle and after a stunning win head the leader board.

In round nine the Cowboys host eight placed Highfields in a Sunday afternoon game at Fr Ranger Oval. Only eight points separate the top two teams Cowboys and Wattles and the current cellar dwellers Oakey.

Warwick made it a clean sweep with wins in Reserve Grade (24-18) and Under 18 (30-20) A Grade: Warwick 52 (Mitch Watson 3 Matt Marshall 2, Cody Tandy 2, Craig Donn 2 Ben Sullivan, Darren Pettiford, Michael Bloomfield tries Matt Marshall 6 Michael Bloomfield 2 goals) Pittsworth 6 (James Quinn tries Matt Markey 1 goals) WATTLES WAKE UP CALL The Gatton Hawks sprang an upset on joint ladder leaders Wattles last weekend giving the premiership fancies a wake-up call.

Playing the competition front runners at Cahill Park in front of a home crowd brought out the best in the Hawks.

Gatton started the game in blistering fashion scoring after just three minutes and was the start of a try scoring spree. Midway

through the first half Wattles had seen little of the ball and the Hawks led a stunned Wattles outfit 26-6.

The visitors gained some momentum at the back end of the first half and at the break had narrowed the margin to 26-18.

It was no easier for Wattles in the second half. The Hawks continually turned them around as unforced errors and a low completion rate allowed the Hawks backline to capitalise and keeping them out of the game.

Winger Brayden scored a double for Wattles and hooker Matt Wilson was one of their e In round six Wattles reeled in Dalby chasing down a 22-0 nil score line to get away with a 30-22 win but were unable to pull another get of goal card out of the hat at Cahill Park.

This week Wattles travel to Glenholme Park to play Brothers. They will be keen to turn around last week's performance before their bye in Round 10.

In other games Gatton had an 18-12 win in Reserve Grade and thrashed the under 18 visitors 76-0. In the C Grade game Gatton also defeated Stanthorpe 10-6 to make it four from four.

A grade: Gatton 50 (Tyson White 3, Jayden Williams, Tyrell McCullough, Jaydon Williams, Michael Frohloff Shannon Hicks tries Hayden Lipp 4, Tyson Mitchell 4 goals) Wattles 28 (Braydon Wilson 2 Ty Gardner, Nathan Gaulton, Matt Richards tries Travis Burns 4 goals) GREMLINS FALTER The Gremlins suffered their second successive loss in round eight beaten by 10-6 Gatton in a tough away game. The Hawk's Chris Oliver scored the only try in the first half and the home side led 4-0 at half time.

Gremlins captain Gary Skimmings evened things up shortly after the start of the second half when he crossed. Jake Burnell put the Gremlins in front with his conversion.

Jayden Klein put the home side back in front with a try in the 10th minute but the conversion was unsuccessful.

In a spirited second half players from both sides' players sin binned on two separate occasions as Gatton defended a narrow 8-6 lead. A converted penalty in the shadows of full time gave Gatton a 10-6 win.

On Sunday the Gremlins host arch rivals Texas who are coming off a big win in round eight. The Terriers Last weekend thrashed Valleys 24-0 nil. Sunday's game is sure to be a tough affair. ●

top 10 Tipstars After Round 11 Name Leonie Ken John Thomas Elizabeth Tessa Jared James Richard Lynne Sean

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DrivE AWAy •฀66,000฀Km’s฀only

$21,999

2009 Mitsubishi LAncEr

96pwk**

$

DrivE AWAy

AS฀NEW!

DrivE AWAy

$24,999

•฀Only฀31,000kms

$26,999

•฀1,800kms •฀Leather •฀Adaptive cruise control •฀Sat฀nav •฀Blind฀spot monitoring

DrivE AWAy

$43,990

DrivE AWAy •฀Auto

$15,999

DrivE AWAy •฀Auto

$9,999

12419487-CG23-19

20 Alexandra Drive, Warwick QLD 4370 07 4661 2533 www.casselsauto.com.au

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**Based on commercial hire purchase. Payments in arrears. 10% deposit 60 months 30% balloon. To approved applicants T & C’s apply subject to lenders credit criteria. |

Thursday, 30 May, 2019

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