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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk There's plenty of farmers right across the region rejoicing after the rain of recent days but the dairying Christensen family of Freestone are a good case in point. I last caught up with the Christensens in late 2018 and at that time they were putting on a brave family face, but were also acutely aware their time in the dairy industry could be limited, depending on the drought situation. Fast forward to this week - and while as a region we're realistic enough to know the drought is far from over - the smiles are not quite so forced. Indeed, they were positively upbeat and covered in mud, as were this reporter's boots. Likewise in the Stanthorpe area some farm dams and weirs are overflowing - somewhat ironically the Granite Belt farming sector has so far fared better than the town water supply in Storm King Dam. But summer is not over just yet. Dorothea Mackellar had it right in 1908 when she wrote "of droughts and flooding rains". Perhaps she was more on the money than some so-called modern-day 'experts'. Jeremy Sollars

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STILL NO UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION Police are continuing their appeal for information from the public in relation to the death of Warwick toddler Connor Horan in August 2018. As reported over the last three weeks detectives have asked for anyone with information to come forward who may have information on events which took place the weekend Connor died. Police conducted searches of two Warwick residences and a vehicle back on Friday 31 January, believed to be connected to the babysitter who was caring for Connor when he died, with his death reported to police as the result of a fall down a flight of steps. Detectives at that time said they had received "very significant" information from the public following release of details of the investigation but as of time of printing of this week's Free Times no person had been arrested or charged in connection with Connor's death. The original appeal for information from the public - first made on Tuesday 28 January - included the release of a video in which Connor's mother Emily Horan and his grandmother Deborah Ballard pleaded for any member of the public with information to come forward. In a media statement released on 28 January police said Connor was "in the care of a 38-year-old female babysitter when he was taken to Warwick Hospital and declared deceased at 11.30am on August 19 2018". "Connor had been staying at the babysitter's East Street residence from

Police say there is no update on the investigation into the death of Connor Horan in 2018. Friday, August 17 2018 to the following Sunday," the police statement said. "The boy sustained multiple head and internal injuries after it was reported to police that the boy had fallen down a small set of stairs. "Detectives from the Child Trauma Unit and Darling Downs District Crime Group commenced investigations following

the death and subsequent post mortem examinations." Darling Downs District Detective Acting Inspector Matt Howard said police were conducting "a full investigation into Connor's death". "We are committed to providing the child's family with the answers they deserve following such a tragic event," Detective

Acting Inspector Howard said. "Detectives are piecing together a timeline of events from that weekend and are seeking the assistance of the public to help us fully understand the circumstances of what happened. "If anyone who was in the Warwick area at the time saw Connor or has heard any information about what took place on that weekend, we urge them to come forward and speak with police." · If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide it anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld. com.au 24hrs per day. ●

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Cover photo: Phil Christensen with daughter Nicole in the dairy. Above: Phil surveys the bright green which has appeared in the paddocks.

HOPE RENEWED... BY JEREMY SOLLARS ositive but realistic’ was how the Christensen family of Freestone described themselves the last time the Free Times caught up with them, in September 2018. Along with primary producers across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt the close-knit dairying family has been rejoicing in the recent rain, and even more so because they're still milking cows. While our entire farming sector has been doing its best to see this drought through - and it's far from over - and while stories of hope mixed with heartache abound, the Christensens' story is a good one to re-visit. That's because around 18 months ago they seemed close to accepting their dairying days could well be over, and either a shift into a beef operation of some

description or everyone working off-farm seemed to be the likely future options. Including the grandkids, they're up to the seventh generation on the property. They still managed a smile but it was clear the strain was all too real. Fast forward to the present, and the sense of renewed hope is equally as real. Along with the rain, the Christensens have welcomed a recently-negotiated new milk supply contract with Norco. They're happy to be supporting an Australianowned dairy farmer cooperative and processor, and they'd be more than happy for local shoppers to do the same when pushing the trolley along the dairy aisle in the supermarket - hint, hint. It'd be more than you can say for the Queensland Government, which recently awarded a very lucrative hospital milk supply contract to French- and Chineseowned company Lactalis, which displayed its

gratitude in return by promptly announcing the closure of its Rockhampton and South Brisbane processing factories, resulting in the retrenchment of 47 employees. That aside, the rolling hills framing the horizon at Freestone just north of Warwick have greened up along with the Christensen farm, and the ride-on mower has even made an appearance around the house yard in recent days. The rain has also meant the Christensens have pulled out the planting gear and put in some forage sorghum of late, with grain for their dairy herd still coming from interstate and roughage hay still at top dollar. Like other farmers in our part of the world Phil Christensen remains a realist and of course several inches of rain will not break a drought overnight. But right now the smile is a little less forced, and - sluicing the gumboots through mud for the first time in a while - there's

even a bit of a chuckle. "We're milking just under 300 at the moment, that's basically our capacity," says Phil. "The contract with Norco came into effect at the start of this year and we're just really pleased to be working with an Australian company. "It was a big step for us to go into a whole new contract with a new processor but they've worked with us each step of the way. "There's a lot of negotiation, a lot of things to think about. "They've actually been really helpful and supportive, they've offered advice and assistance with things like nutrition which has been great. "Dairy farmers in Queensland are still facing the issue of cheaper milk from the southern states but we feel that being with a fully Australian-owned processor is the way to go for us.

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"Our inputs, the grain and the hay, they're still costing us big time but at least now we feel we're working with people who are behind us. "At the end of the day it's been a tough time the last few years but we've managed to hang on and work through it. "We're a family operation, we love working together dairying, it's what we do, and we're just feeling a lot more positive about things. "Obviously the rain has been a huge bonus for us. "We've planted out 100 or so acres with forage and even being able to do that has really given us a lift. "The bank has also been prepared to work with us and that's something we're also very thankful for. "One thing we've been able to do is keep most of our heifers - we really didn't want to sell them because they're the future of the farm. "That's just been another positive point for us. "Our herd's in really good shape, they're in good health and they're happy. "You just have to keep looking for the positives - that's all you can do."

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Jason Christensen and dad Phil, with muddy ground...

Both Warwick and Stanthorpe have received well above-average February rainfall to date - as though you needed to be told that. According to the Bureau of Meteorology and for the record, Warwick (recorded at The Hermitage) as of the start of this week had received 171.2mm all up, compared to the long-term February average of 63mm. The single wettest day was Sunday 9 February, with 104mm recorded. Stanthorpe (recorded at Leslie Parade, at the Visitor Information Centre) had as of the start of this week recorded 129.8mm, against the long-term February average of 84.5mm. Likewise Sunday 9 February was the wettest day so far this month, on 49.2mm. ●

The Christensens are milking just under 300 as of this week.

A GOOD START? Elsewhere in the Warwick area crop producers are feeling an extra spring in their step but remain cautiously optimistic about the effects of the recent rain for the remainder of summer and into autumn. The ground at any depth in most places still has minimal moisture - lighter country need much, much more - but some took a punt on planting forage-type crops after the initial burst of rain in mid-January and have been more than happy with falls of up to - or more than - 170-180mm in the last fortnight or so, with most of those earlier plantings within reach of irrigation where possible. The more recent big falls are also expected to assist the planting of early oats in places. The falls of the last fortnight have if possible been even more beneficial in the Stanthorpe area, ironically more so than the effect on Stanthorpe's town water supply, with Storm King Dam receiving only minimal inflows and not enough to halt water carting for town supplies from Connolly Dam in Warwick. Horticulturalists on the Granite Belt - particularly south of Stanthorpe - are rejoicing, with the Free Times hearing stories of some vegetable producers looking at up to 18 months' worth of storage water and reports of some private weirs overflowing and generally soaked ground in many places.

Dairying has its own unique challenges and it's hard work - but the Christensens wouldn't have it any other way. To the north and west of Stanthorpe runoff into farm dams has been seen as a good start to the year and more falls are hoped for in the remaining summer period. Overall the rain means many vegetable producers can get on with planting and horticulturalists as a whole are also relishing up to 10 days in some cases without irrigating, a welcome change in itself given carted irrigation water has been costing around $16,000 a megalitre. To keep matters in perspective however, the rain has come too late for some in the apple sector who've lost trees due to the drought, while others have seen droughtstressed trees flowering out of season. ●

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RESTRICTIONS LIFTED Tenterfield Shire Council announced last

"For example, the Goondiwindi catchment has seen a good rise in the Macintyre River at Boggabilla and Goondiwindi, but there has been very little rain in the upper catchment. "Water is still flowing so it's difficult to say right now how it will impact our storages, but we will gain a fuller understanding of its impact in the next week or so. "Under (Goondiwindi) Council's Drought Management Plan, the different levels in water restrictions are dependent upon the amount of water available in storage for each town. "There may be little point relaxing restrictions where we are only just above the storage requirements, and we would then have to tighten them again in a few weeks if we don't keep getting good rain."

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The Bolzan quarry dam pictured from the air last weekend. Pictures: SDRC

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Friday 14 February it would remove water restrictions "entirely" for Tenterfield. In a statement Tenterfield Mayor Peter Petty said the Tenterfield Dam had "overtopped the wall sending a wondrous cascade of water down into Tenterfield Creek below". "In line with Council's current Drought Management Plan myself, Deputy Mayor Greg Sauer and the Chief Executive Team took the decision to remove water restrictions entirely for Tenterfield," Cr Petty said. "Council will consider the Drought Management Plan in the months to come and may consider reintroduction of low level water restrictions to keep the value of water front and centre with our community. "Redesign and reinforcement works undertaken in 2018 on the dam wall are working perfectly. "The cascade effect, as well as looking spectacular, ensures that the level of flow is dispersed over a wider area and the onflow into Tenterfield Creek is subsequently lessened. "The lifting of spirits around the town is tangible and a real feeling that we can now

move on from the dark days of 2019. "2020 will truly be a year of renewal for Tenterfield Shire. "Unfortunately, water restrictions for other areas of our Shire remain, being: · Critical Water Restrictions for residents of Jennings · Level 4 Water Restrictions for Urbenville." Meanwhile Goondiwindi Regional Council last week said its councillors would likewise "assess" that region's water restrictions at their February meeting next Wednesday 26 February. But Goondiwindi Mayor Graeme Scheu warned that "more rain may be needed before restrictions are lifted". "Recent rains have proved a great boost to much of the region and it's been brilliant to see," Cr Scheu said last week. "But the inconsistency of where that rain has fallen makes things challenging. "We've had good falls around the Dumaresq, Macintyre and Weir Rivers and the Macintyre Brook, but are waiting for confirmation from SunWater, Water NSW and the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy to confirm the supply that has flowed into each town's storage.

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The wall of a dam on the Bolzan quarry property at Talgai north-west of Warwick partly collapsed late last Friday 14 February, triggering an 'emergency' declaration by the Southern Downs Regional Council and police. "On Friday evening 14 February 2020, the Local Disaster Management Group was stood up to address a dam break on a private property located on Dalrymple Creek Road, Talgai," a council spokeswoman said. "As the stability of the dam was under question, residents in the surrounding area were sent an Emergency Alert via text message advising to evacuate. "Southern Downs Regional Council, consulting engineers, Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, and Queensland Police Service attended the site to assess the damage to the wall, evacuate residents who were identified to be at risk, and to close roads potentially affected by excessive water." A number of local Talgai residents evacuated as a result of the sudden outflow, but some questioned the need for the declaration of an emergency, with warning text messages sent to around 5000 residents, with some as far away as Clifton. The council said last weekend the text messages were generated automatically by emergency services systems based on the location of the incident. The emergency situation was revoked late last Sunday. ●

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Southern Downs councillors were expected to discuss the ongoing status of water restrictions for the region at their February meeting held yesterday, Wednesday 19 February. Last week Tenterfield Shire Council announced it would remove all water restrictions for the town of Tenterfield, with its dam spilling over as a result of the recent rain. Goondiwindi councillors are likewise due to review that region's restrictions at their February meeting due next Wednesday. Significant rainfall both in the Leslie Dam catchment and across the Warwick area in the last fortnight has resulted in strong inflows into Leslie Dam. The Southern Downs Regional Council forecasts water in Leslie Dam - which supplies Warwick, Yangan and Allora - will last until June 2022, not counting further rainfall. Warwick's Connolly Dam likewise has received good inflows and is forecast to hold out until February 2022, but for the time being continues to be the water supply for Stanthorpe, with Storm King Dam having only received very minimal inflow in the last fortnight - equivalent to about a month's worth of supply. Mayor Tracy Dobie has said Storm King Dam would require at least six months' worth of inflow before the council would consider using it to supply Stanthorpe and ceasing or halting the trucking of water for Stanthorpe from Connolly Dam. Some locals have expressed the view on social media in recent days that the current 'emergency' level water restrictions applying for the Southern Downs region of 80 litres per person per day should be relaxed, while others are adamant they should remain despite the recent rain. Councillors were also expected to discuss de-silting of Storm King Dam. A contract for de-silting was awarded in early February to Stanthorpe firm Johanson Earthmoving but could be reviewed as a result of the albeit minimal inflow into the dam. Details on the costings and specific route of the proposed new pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick are not expected to be released by the Queensland Government prior to April, when a feasibility report on the project is due to be completed by Seqwater. · For updates on yesterday's council meeting visit www.freetimes.com.au

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COUNCIL WATER UPDATE, AS OF MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY... CURRENT LEVELS AND EXPECTED RUN OUT DATES Stanthorpe · Current level and volume 17.5% and 362 ML. · Water remains in Storm King Dam as a contingency for emergency events and to provide a habitat for aquatic life. Warwick · Leslie - current level and volume 18.23% and 19363 ML · Connolly - current level and volume 75.1% and 1627 ML · Based on the latest data and current targeted usage (80 l/p/d), Leslie Dam will take approximately 28 months to reach it's minimum operating level by (after June 2022) and Connolly Dam by February 2022 (24 months). This includes the supply of water to Stanthorpe and will be dependent on water quality.

WATER RESTRICTIONS REVIEW AND UPDATE · Council will review the current water restrictions in place during its February Council meeting and advise community members of any changes.

OPTIONS REPORT Stanthorpe emergency supply · Full time water carting is still underway from Connolly Dam raw water line in Warwick to Stanthorpe · Water is transferred into 2 x 1 megalitre tanks which will gravity feed the water into the existing raw water line at the wall of Storm King Dam. · Based on daily use of 1.6ML per day, between 40 and 50 truckloads of water per day are required. · Council upgraded the turn into Storm King Dam access road from Eukey Road, as well as Storm King Dam access road. · Additional treatment units are in operation at Stanthorpe Water Treatment Plant to treat the water from Connolly Dam. · Filling points are now being used to fill with raw water from the Connolly Dam raw water line. · The State Government has committed $2.4 million to the upgrade works as detailed above. The State Government is also paying the cartage costs of $800,000 per month ongoing until February 2021. · It is important that the water continues to be conserved and that the community remains vigilant in their water use to ensure the minimal amount of water is carted and the transportation costs are kept down. · Contingency arrangements are in place for water carting to minimise any risk to Stanthorpe water supply from unforeseen events such as road closures due to bushfire, road accidents or to manage weather freetimes.com.au

driven water quality changes. · Water carting to Stanthorpe will continue until a sufficient water level in Storm King Dam is restored. Warwick emergency supply · Leslie Dam - Recent rain has restored the water level in Leslie Dam to 18.23% which has restored the Warwick/Allora/Yangan water supply. · Investigation to source supplementary water will continue to source backup water for future use via: · Supplementary water may be sourced from bores · New bores · Reviewing Allora bores for suitability. Council is also investigating the feasibility of reversing the water pipeline from Warwick to Allora · Investigating viability of existing public and private bores · Water may be required to be sourced from outside the region and carted by rail or road to Warwick. · Council is in discussion with Toowoomba Regional Council and Seqwater to supply water to Warwick via a new pipeline. · Transfer of water will require · Temporary storage facilities and additional infrastructure · Portable water treatment plants may be used to treat the water · Design and construction of infrastructure for tankering · Wallangarra emergency supply Work associated with sourcing emergency water supply for Wallangarra will continue to ensure future back-up supply. · Emergency water supply for Wallangarra will be sourced from an existing, un-used production bore at Paling Yard Road. The bore was recently pump tested and results confirmed that the bore will be able to provide adequate supply to the town should the dams run dry. · An emergency water permit has been issued by DNRME to allow Council to take water from this bore. · Pipeline installation is now complete and work is now underway to install new pumps to transfer water from the bore to the Soak. Water will be pumped to the Wallangarra water treatment plant from the Soak to be treated prior to distribution to the town.

DAM SURVEY · Storm King and Connolly Dam both have between 100-150ML (estimated) less water available due to siltation - across the whole dam area · This had an immaterial impact on the supply · Leslie Dam - no material impact from silt levels · Currently reviewing options, however if we desilt below water level, the water quality will be impacted · Desilting may be considered if alternative water supplies are implemented.

· PRESSURE AND LEAKAGE · Leak detection has been completed across the whole network. · Leaks continue to be repaired as Council becomes aware of them

WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS · Council continues to work with businesses to reduce their water consumption. 11 Water Efficiency Management Plans have been approved and those businesses struggling to reduce their water consumption are encouraged to complete a Water Saving Action Plan.

UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE NOTICES · Council has issued 118 compliance notices to date and 16 fines. · Water consumption continues to be monitored across the region.

COMMUNITY EVENTS · Council continues to work with community members to ensure events can proceed with minimal water consumption, and whenever possible, water is to be sourced from an alternative supply.

COMMUNICATIONS · Council will display all information relating to the drought and current water crisis under a specific tab on the Council website.

· The Southern Downs Regional Council website should be the primary reference point for all questions relating to the water crisis. Every aspect related to the water crisis will be placed on a tab on the front page of the site. Updates will be provided on a regular basis to the website on key issues such as water restrictions, storage forecasts and water conservation tips, as well as frequently asked questions. · Each Monday the Mayor will respond to important questions from the community that can be submitted either by email (drought@ sdrc.qld.gov.au) or via the Council Facebook page. The Mayor will provide these responses via a video message on the website, Facebook page and YouTube. The video message will aim to be informative and provide answers to specific questions where possible. · Council will facilitate additional community information sessions or Questions and Answers forums in the coming months. These sessions and forums will have a focus on water and water conservation, as well allowing members of the community to ask about other Council related activities. ●

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AERODROME PLANS STILL UNCLEAR BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council is remaining tight-lipped over potential plans for a private commercial pilot training academy to be established at Warwick's Massie Aerodrome. Council tenders for the construction of a hangar to house the operation at the aerodrome closed in September last year but no announcement has been made about the outcome of the tender process and whether or not a contract has been awarded. The original tender documents specified that the council intended the hangar to be constructed by the end of November 2019 but no work has taken place on site as of this week. The council last year foreshadowed the hangar construction would be funded by $300,000 made available through the Queensland Government's 'Works For Queensland' program and the funding is factored into the current council budget. To date details on the project from the council itself have been scant but a Brisbane-based company - Ezen Aviation and a related business entity, Ezen Flight Academy - are already listing the Massie Aerodrome as a base of operations on their websites. Company documents list the directors of Ezen Aviation as Chenna and Arlene Maria Reddy of Bridgeman Downs in Brisbane's north, while the directors of Ezen Flight Academy are listed as Chenna Reddy, Bryan Cook and Srinivas Rao. Ezen Aviation's website refers to Mr Reddy as being a director of 'Ezen Aviation Australia and India' and lists other 'team members' as Rohit Thomas, Bryan Cook and Stanly Paul, along with Bob Molony, who is understood to be an experienced pilot trainer currently based on the Gold Coast. Ezen Flight Academy's website lists its 'Operations' address as the Warwick Aerodrome, while it and Ezen Aviation list commercial addresses at Leichardt Street in Brisbane's Spring Hill, Albany Creek Road at Bridgeman Downs in Brisbane and Mumbai in India. It was initially suggested last year that an India-based pilot training school was looking at establishing operations in Warwick, and bringing students to Warwick from India. The Free Times asked the council for an update on the hangar construction project

Ezen Aviation lists the Warwick Aerodrome as a current base of training operations. and the establishment of a pilot training school at the Warwick Aerodrome and received the following response this week from a spokeswoman "Southern Downs Regional Council is continuing with negotiations and discussions in regard to the potential for a Flight Training Academy to be based at the Warwick aerodrome at Massie," the spokeswoman said. "Potential locations of the proposed Flight Training Academy are being considered. "Understandably these discussions are also confidential." The Free Times also contacted Chenna Reddy and forwarded a number of similar questions, including if any formal contract or agreement had been established between Ezen Aviation/Ezen Flight Academy and the council, and if the company would make any financial contribution to the establishment of any future commercial operation in Warwick, but no response was received by time of printing this week. Calls both to Mr Reddy and to Mr Cook - who is understood to have previous links to Warwick - were not returned this week. We also asked the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) if Ezen Aviation and/ Ezen Flight Academy were currently accredited to train pilots in Australia, with a CASA spokesman saying there is "nothing that we (CASA) can report on at this time".

LONG-TERM... The Free Times reported in December last year that the council has raised nearly $600,000 in revenue from sales of land at the Warwick Aerodrome to private buyers in the current term of council. The council has long-term plans to expand use of the aerodrome which could include the construction of a water main connecting the aerodrome to the Warwick reticulated supply, with the aerodrome currently relying on rainwater. At present the aerodrome is the base for the Warwick Gliding Club and the Queensland Recreational Aircraft Association, along with private aircraft owners and enthusiasts who have their own private hangar facilities. The aerodrome is also used for training purposes by RAAF cadets during school holiday periods. The aerodrome has the capacity to accommodate large turbo-prop type aircraft. The council last year commissioned Brisbane consultancy firm Aviation Projects to undertake a long-term commercial feasibility study into both the Warwick and Stanthorpe aerodromes. A report by the consultants was due to be tabled at this week's February council meeting. It states that future commercial expansion at the Warwick Aerodrome could have a potential economic value of up to $35

The council has earmarked an area next to the existing runway for a new hangar to house the pilot training school but no public announcement of awarding of a contract for its construction has yet been made. million for the region. In its current 2019-2020 budget the council has $235,000 allocated for a new glider strip at the Warwick aerodrome, along with an amount of $16,636 for 'Aerodrome Industrial Development', listed as a State Government grant. Forward budget allocations for the Massie Aerodrome include $50,000 each financial year from 2020-2021 to 2028-2029 for 'aerodrome renewals and upgrades' - which is understood to also apply to the Stanthorpe aerodrome - $250,000 in 2022-2023 for sewerage for the Massie Aerodrome, and $450,000 on 2020-2021 for re-sealing of the existing Massie bitumen runway and for lighting. â&#x2014;?

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NEWS GOT A STORY? Do you have a local story we need to tell? Call Southern Free Times editor Jeremy Sollars for a confidential chat on 0427 090 818. Protection of sources is guaranteed. And remember - the Southern Free Times' office has moved - we are now located at 94 Palmerin Street, next to Wade Real Estate. Our phone number remains the same, 4661 9800, as do our opening hours of 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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The Warwick Croquet Club will hold a movie fundraiser at the Warwick Twin Cinema on Grafton Street next Thursday 27 February, screening 'Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears'. The fundraiser will commence at 5.30pm with drinks and nibbles and the movie screening at 6.30pm. Tickets are just $20 per person and available at the door.

Allora artist Adele Thomas will offer 14 of her framed artworks to be auctioned for bushfire fundraising efforts tomorrow evening, Friday 21 February, in the Canning Club rooms at the Adpar Chambers, 31 Guy Street, Warwick. The event will commence at 5.30pm with drinks and the auction to follow.

BEE FEED The Queensland Government says a $1

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NOMINATIONS TO ‘OFFICIALLY’ OPEN Candidate nominations for the 2020 Southern Downs Regional Council election officially open this Saturday 22 February, and close at midday on Tuesday 3 March. The election will be held on Saturday 28 March and will be by the 'attendance' method at local polling booths, unlike the postal ballot at the last council election in 2016. So far serving mayor Tracy Dobie and long-serving councillor Vic Pennisi have announced they will contest the mayoralty, along with Allora resident Joe Doepel. While Neil Meiklejohn has announced he will not re-contest as a councillor in 2020 the other six serving councillors Deputy Mayor Jo McNally, Rod Kelly, Sheryl Windle, Yve Stocks, Cameron Gow and Marika McNichol have all announced they will stand again in 2020. In addition, the following have to date declared their candidacy for councillor · Stephen Tancred · Peter Kemp · Andrew Gale · Cynthia McDonald · Paola Cabezas Bono

· Amanda Harrold · Glyn Rees · Michael Jensen Candidates are able to announce they are running prior to the official opening of nominations, but midday on Tuesday 3 March is the final cut-off for the nomination forms to be submitted.

CHECK ENROLMENT ... Have you moved? Check your enrolment details are up to date by calling the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) on 1300 881 665 or online at www.ecq.qld.gov.au

KEY DATES ... · 22 February - Official 'Notice of Election' · 22 February to 3 March - Candidate nominations · 28 February 2020 - Close of electoral roll · 4 March 2020 - Ballot paper draw · 4 March to 19 March 2020 - How-to-vote card review · 16 March 2020 - Postal Vote applications close · From 16 March 2020 - Early voting commences · 28 March 2020 - Election day

CARETAKER MODE The current council will move into 'caretaker mode' from this Saturday, which as well as being the date on which candidate nominations officially open is also the date on which the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) will give 'formal' notice of the election to be held on Saturday 28 March. While in caretaker mode the current mayor and councillors are restricted in making certain "major policy decisions", including · Appointment or termination of, or decisions relating to remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer · Awarding of contracts above $200,000 · Making or amending a Local Law · Certain aspects of development applications, ie major changes to development approvals requested by applicants · Regular monthly meetings are still held during the 'caretaker period' but councillors cannot make decisions which would "unreasonably bind an incoming Council in its operational delivery" · The last council meeting to be held

during the current term will be the March meeting, due to be held at the Stanthorpe council chambers on Wednesday 25 March · In 'exceptional circumstances' the council can apply to the Queensland Government to make decisions otherwise not allowed under the caretaker mode policy · The full 'Caretaker Period' policy can be viewed on the council website at www. sdrc.qld.gov.au ●

SAVE THE DATE The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce will hold a 'Meet The Candidates' event on Wednesday 11 March from 5.30pm at the Stanthorpe Exhibition Centre at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds. Mark the date in your diary, and start thinking about your questions for the candidates - more details in the Free Times next week, including the format for the session ... ●

QUILTERS, CRAFTERS CALLED TO FESTIVAL St Mark's Anglican Parish of Warwick is planning for their 2020 Heritage Festival part of the Australian Heritage Festival in the Northern Territory and Queensland. Quilters and heritage crafters are invited to display quilts and demonstrate heritage

crafts during the Heritage Festival from 1719 April 2020. Applications to display quilts or to reserve a demonstrator/display space are invited but must be submitted by 1 April 2020. Email heritage.stmarks@gmail.com or

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Killarney Show 2020 ROLL UP, IT'S KILLARNEY SHOW TIME Entertainment aplenty awaits all at this year's Killarney Annual Show. As always, side show alley will be in full swing to keep young and old amused. There will be continual ring events throughout with seating and shade available under the trees, always a great place to meet up with old and new friends and rest in the cool to be entertained. Be sure to check out the Pavilion display before the monster giveaways and events begin in the main ring around 5pm Friday - novelty events, six bar showjump and trick riding display. We have a large range of giveaway prizes from nights away, push bike, scooter, television, lego and many more. The Killarney Show & Rodeo Society would like to thank all the business houses who have supported these giveaways. From 10am Saturday a large marquee will be in place to accommodate light entertainment including a children's programme. Eric Summons, The Complete Entertainer will be wandering around the show grounds, entertaining as he goes. He will also be performing in the marquee throughout the day. Face painting and balloon sculpturing will also be available. Trade machinery displays of tractors and

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property MULTI-VENDOR AUCTION THIS SUNDAY ARE you always on the lookout for a bargain and have some spare time this Sunday, then look no further than David Schnitzerling's Muli-Vendor Auction at 26 Old Warwick Road, Applethorpe. David Schnitzerling is renowned for holding chattel auctions that are second to none. With such a wide range of goods on offer, it means that there is sure to be something to suit every taste. With furniture, farming machinery, collectables and everything in between you would hard pressed to find a better range of items. As with all David's auctions, inspection will take place on the day, but can be arranged earlier by appointment. Listings are still being taken, so if you have something sitting in your back shed that is busy collecting dust, why not give David a call and turn it into some cash. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Make sure you mark Sunday into your calendar. You will be kicking yourself if you miss this one. WHERE: 26 Old Warwick Road, Applethorpe (ex Quirks secondhand yard) WHEN: 9am, this Sunday 23 February CONTACT: David Schnitzerling on 0418 717 979 â&#x2014;?

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 9am ON SITE 26 OLD WARWICK ROAD APPLETHORPE (ex Quirks secondhand yard) Multi-Vendor Sale Items include: As new "Cosmo bully rotary hoe" 72 inch, Massey Ferguson 455R row crop tractor Extremely rare item, 400 litre Silvan 3ptl sprayer with blower and boom vgc, Hansa C13 PTO Chipper as new, 6ft lime dropper, Extremely rare Honda twin cylinder Diesel 5kva generator, "Sulky" twin rotor pto hydraulic fertilizer spreader, Cultivator, spring tyne cultivator, Hydraulic leek lifter, 1000 litre s/s tank on trailer, bulk bin trailer 5 bins, 400 litre portable diesel tank with pump, Sevylor inflatable boat, hedge trimmer, irrigation plant "15hp Kohler with Kellie Lewis pump". Foton Euroleopard 4 x 4 tractor with front bucket assembly 134hrs, 3 ptl 5ft ripper, Isuzu NPR300 Pantec truck un reg., Altendorf Bench cabinet scribesaw2 x 3ptl grader blades, Electric forklift, John Deere LT155 ride on mower, 3ptl 4ft mulcher, Tompson longhorn calf cradle Qld, calf race, Thunderbird cattle scales and platform, 3 ptl Silvan fertilizer spreader, 3 ptl sprayer,3 ptl forks, assorted oil bottles, assorted oil cans, 4 assorted beer kegs, tressels, aluminium skid steer ramps, 2 plastic bulk bins, cross cut saw, electric copper, gas copper, gal buckets, 2 x 12ft timber tressels, Demjon for home brewing, vacola bottles, Sthil whipper snipper, 2 rega napsacks, stainless napsak, plastic napsak, yard machines ride on mower, coils of chain wire, muldboard plough, crate for ute, 11 tyne massey ferguson cultivator, 3ptl rotary tiller, 4ft slasher, aluminium ladders, grease gun, circular saw, radial arm saw, pressure cleaner, chain saw, 6 speed drill press, Monomig welder, 6" jointer, TC motor scooter, steel cabinet, large deep freezer, meat ban saw with mincer, 2 furrow disc plough, stainless tank, Tri axle trailer, portable office suitable for shed, 2 chain saws, drop saw, car ramps. Mobil 4 gallon drum, Ampol 5 gal drum, Corlite 4 gal drum, Shell 5 gal drum, Ampol 4 gal drum, Golden Fleece 5 gal drum, Golden Fleece 5 gal oil drum, 60 litre castrol drum, Caltex 4 gal square drum, Plume timber motor spirit box, Atlantic Motor oil box, Vagume timber oil box, Texaco timber motor oil box, Tide water oil company box, Venus kero timber box, 2 coronation creamy butter packaging ends, Cyclops scooter circa 1950, assorted toys, 2 Golden Fleece 1 gal oil cans, Ansett pencil case, 2 Castrol 1 quart oil bottles, Texaco 1 pint oil bottle, Collector toys, Anvil, Pianola, timber extension ladder, Antique chest of draws, spinning wheel, Silky oak dining suite, gas pedestal heater, kitchen table and chairs, Numerous sundry lots. Further listings invited Inspection on day of sale or by appointment

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property SPOIL THE HORSES IDEAL property for horse lovers with good facilities. Two-and-a-half acres of prime land in top position overlooking the township of Warwick. Older style Queenslander home consisting of two bedrooms, office/sleepout, kitchen/dining room, lounge, bathroom and laundry, garage. Fully-fenced, set of four good stables, tack/feed room, additional shed for storage, sand arena for working horses. Situated on town boundary, this is a rare find so close to town. Excellent value at just $378,000. Please call Stuart Bond on 0419 677 775. ●

CENTRAL LOCATION IMMEDIATE sale of this centrally located 2 Bedroom cottage is required . Two spacious bedrooms, plus sleepout/ office/sewing room, open plan dining kitchen boasts electric stove, lounge with slow combustion heater. Bathroom with shower over bath. Laundry opens off the

covered rear verandah, with toilet and gas HWS. Set on a 885m&sup2; well located allotment. Immediate disposal of this asset is required - 116 Bulwer Street will go to Auction at Ray White's Auction Rooms, 284 Rouse Street, Tenterfield at 10.00am on Friday 21st February if not sold prior. ●

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Address: 116 Bulwer Street, Tenterfield Inspect: By appointment Price: Auction Friday 21 February, 10am EDST, in-rooms at 284 Rouse Street, Tenterfield Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Contact: Libby Sharpe, Ray White Tenterfield on 0429 362 080

Address: Glen Road, Warwick Price: $378,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Inspect: By appointment Contact: Stuart Bond, Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer, 0419 677 775

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Clearing Sale Saturday 22 February 2020 11am, view from 10am ‘Claremont’, 101 Douglas Street, Tenterield, NSW Property Sold — Period Classic circa 1875

Household Mahogany wardrobe; 3 door breakfront centre draws; Mahogany 8 draw tall boy; Mahogany Chevel swing mirror; Pair of mahogany Victorian hepplewhite inlaid occasional chairs; Mahogany carved + diamond padded bed head; Queen bed ensemble; Cedar/mahogany loral embroidered ire screen; Pair 3 drawer pine bed side chests; Pair bedside lamps gold/cream with shades; Plaster framed gold sculptured wall mirror; Pair pine bedside tables.

Following items in excellent condition Cedar dining table (6 seater) 1,500x106, 4 antique English walnut dining chairs stamped 4295; 2 antique English oak/walnut dining carvers; Flame mahogany sideboard (1,830x560), 3 drawer, 3 door front; 9 bottle cellarette; Cedar pedestal side table; Cedar ire screen with folding side panels; 60 bottle wine pack; Leadlight mirror; Oval gold mirror; English china, Royal Albert, Johnson Bros, Royal Stafford and others.

Garden 3 tiered plant stand; 3 large grey glazed pots with conifers; Concrete boy statue; Large blue glazed pot with rose; Large terracotta pot with calla lilies; Pair grey dairy pots with cliveas; Girl statue with hen and chickens; Concrete semi- circular pot with geranium; Black glazed pot with geranium; Grey glazed pot with geranium; Pair round terracotta pots on pedestals with jasmine; Large concrete rectangular tubs with pink petticoat; Fibreglass rectangular tub with petunias.

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‘GREENSWAMP’ 8720 New England Highway TENTERFIELD NSW Located 4km South of Tenterfield is this 117.35 hectare (290 Acre) prime blue granite grazing and proven cattle fattening property of 4 freehold titles, fenced into 11 mostly arable paddocks, double frontage to Tenterfield Creek and 7 dams with one permanent spring with windmill. The property has a Circa 1940 solid 2-bedroom brick home overlooking the township of Tenterfield, timber stockyards and large hayshed. ‘GREENSWAMP’ has two road frontages being the New England Highway and Larreseys Lane. Lot sizes are as follows Lot 41 - 33.99 ha Lot42 - 32.77 ha Lot43 – 18.61 ha Lot 44 – 32.37 ha This property would suit a variety of enterprises including grazing, horse stud, hobby farmer or an astute investor. Auction of ‘GREENSWAMP” will be held on Friday 28th February at 11am NSW Time VENUE: Tenterfield Golf Club

Furniture & Collectables Auction Tenterfield Showgrounds Wool Pavilion Saturday 22nd February 2020 at 8.30am (NSW) Tapestry chairs, bentwood chairs, 6 blackwood dining chairs, oval table, rocking chairs, outdoor tables and chairs, wooden piano stool, brass chair, carved blanket box, vintage timber childs high chair, 3 tier whatnot, 3 tier brass stand, cast iron umbrella stand, washing machine, dryer, lounges, small shaving cabinet, round side table, banquet lamps, kero lamps, Kenrick 4 gallon cast iron fountain, cast iron pot stand, brass jam pan, brass soldering iron, brass bell, copper saucepan, copper frying pan, cast iron scales and weights, English china, model train set, blue & red teddy bear wagon, C1950 cane dolls pram, red & yellow childs dinky, china figurines, Humphrey bear rocker, small vintage dolls stroller, decorative wooden rocking horse, sunshine milk can, Malleys milk can, 2 mannequins with stands, milk separator, old sewing machine, old clocks, left hand golf clubs, violin, costume jewellery, antique wall phone, wooden butter chirn, cast iron boot scraper, hand made childs rocker car, copper in wrought iron stand, qty Enid Blyton books, set of Uncle Arthurs bedtime stories C1964, old Spanish sword,old tools, fishing reels, window sashes, marble, rabbit traps, platypus rabbit trap, old wood planes, oil bottles, 2 Nepalese kukri knives, plumb axe, Shindana chainsaw, bench grinder, Transarc welder, drill press, PT 2600 petrol generator, toolbox, polisher, drills, grinders, circular saw, Stahville German socket set, assorted bricklaying gear, head bale, trailer, lick drum, corrugated iron, wire, carryall, new compressor 1.5hp, new Makita cordless drill, dumpy level, brick buggy, Lightburn cement mixer, Stubbie brick saw, sundries

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am11.30am. 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 $10 per year and covers all activities. Phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Col 0407 131 050.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets the last Monday each month (except December and January) in the Red Gum Meeting Room at the Warwick RSL, 11.30am. Lunch after a short meeting. Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. Phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

SPEAK UP At Warwick Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Grafton Street, from 7pm 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly atmosphere. For more incall Alice on 0402 032 502.

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HAVE A HIT Social Table Tennis is every Monday at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, from 10am to 12pm. $5, everything provided. Call 4681 2411.

PLAY BRIDGE Stanthorpe Bridge Club meet at the Senior Citizen's Rooms, Marsh St. 10.45 for an 11 o'clock start. Visitors welcome. Call Keith on 0413870021.

LIFE LEARNING U3A Provide short courses for older people who enjoy learning but prefer the freedom to study where and when they choose. Inquiries to Erica on 4667 0848 or visit www.u3awarwick.org.au

SING IT UP The Granite Belt Junior Choir meets every Tuesday of school terms, at 3.30pm, at The Stanthorpe Little Theatre , 20 Connor Street, Stanhtorpe. Great opportunity to learn singing and experience performing in public. All school aged singers welcome to come and give it a try before joining. For more information email

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SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY Warwick Lure Coursing Club - the first meeting of 2020 for the Warwick Lure Coursing Club is on Sunday 23rd February at the Henry Joppich Park, Wentworth Street. Entries are taken from 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Lure Coursing is a safe and fun environment for dogs of all breeds and sizes to get some exercise. Bring your dogs and a picnic on the last Sunday of each month from February to November. It is necessary to wear closed-in shoes and to have dogs on leads. For further details contact Peter Briggs on 0417 816 910 or email at briggsweedbusters@skymesh.com.au

FREE MEALS The Warwick Community Van mobile food van is in Warwick's Leslie Park every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. Meals at no cost, along with pre-loved clothing and other items available. A good place to meet people and find company.

HANDCRAFTS ... CWA Handcrafts is on every Wednesday at the CWA Rooms on Grafton Street, from 9am to 11am. Cost is just $3 and this includes morning tea. Do your own or share handcrafts, or just come and chat. For over 70 years CWA has promoted handcraft in Warwick. Enquiries to Sharon on 4666 2197, or just come along. Qualified instructors.

TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY Warwick Horticultural Society Annual Meeting at the QCWA Rooms, Grafton Street, Warwick, from 8pm.

ON YOUR BIKE Every Sunday - Stanthorpe Cycle Club meet at Bi-Rite Electrical (next to Woolworths) at 6.30 am. Times vary according to the season, call Keith on 0413870021.

SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY Warwick Girl Guides Car Boot Sale will be on Saturday 29 February, on the corner of Percy and Wallace Streets, Warwick, from 9am - 1pm. Raffles, cake stall and Devonshire tea. Car spots $20, set up from 8am, byo table and marque if preferred. Payment by 14th February to secure your site. Call or text Marg on 0411 092 841 to book or for more information.

COUNTRY CROWD Travelling Country Music Club Monthly Meetings will be held on the first Thursday every month at the Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park, Warwick from 6pm. For more information phone Ruby on 0438 674 803.

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SUDOKU Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7612 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Personal touch. 8, (el)lives (rev). 9, Sha-t-ter. 10, Sp-r-out. 11, Strike. 12, Sp-i-ed. 14, A-c-ted. 18, Earthy. 20, Eleven. 23, A-sun-der. 24, Guise (guys). 25, Rash statement. Down - 1, Polish. 2, R-i’ve-r. 3,Obscure. 4,A-l-so. 5, Trait (tray). 6, Unt-wine. 7, Harden (anag). 13, Pur-su-es. 15, Co-log-ne. 16, Rep-air. 17, I-n-ten-t. 19, Hades (anag). 21, V-o-ice. 22, I(vo)r-ma.

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It was a highly prized food source of our original inhabitants and the seeds, which were used to make flour, are the highest known vegetable source of omega 3 oils. The seeds are tiny and black and the method of harvesting was to pile the plants on to a hard surface and leave them. Eventually the seeds would fall, the plants would rot and be removed, the seeds would have all fallen through and be able to be retrieved from the hard surface. About a square metre of plants will produce around a tablespoon of seeds. They then needed to be ground to flour, made into a type of cake and cooked. Patience was required! One noted naturalist of the time wondered if the labour involved was worth the result. I found many recipes on the internet that included purslane so maybe I need to broaden my horizons, think outside

the square, throw caution to the wind and try some of them ... there is certainly no shortage of free product to use at the moment! This year is the anniversary of a visit to these shores of some other noted botanists. It is 250 years since Joseph Banks and Solander visited with Captain Cook and collected the first plants taken back to England from the east coast of this wonderful country of ours. To commemorate this the Canberra Botanical Gardens are hosting, sometime in April/May of this year, an art exhibition of paintings by local Canberra artists, featuring many of these plants. As I have more information on dates and times I'll let you know. As my sister in law is one of the organisers we will have first hand information ... watch this space! This is the 112th year of the Horticultural Society in Warwick so don't forget the meeting next Wednesday 26th in the CWA rooms in Grafton street at 8.00pm. The first and most important meeting of the year so be sure to attend. The Autumn Flower Show is being held in St Mary's Hall on Wood St on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th March. Entries from 8am until 10 on Wednesday 4th with judging from 10 until midday then the doors open to the public. Pick up a schedule from Bryson's and see what you can enter. The gardeners of Warwick are the ones that make the show a success. ●

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AUSSIE WORLD CUP BUILDUP Australia and India get the much anticipated Women's T20 World Cup underway tonight. It has been a big build up to the World Cup for the Aussie players. Australia's pool looks especially tough with the Aussies, India and New Zealand all landing on the same side of the draw. A win tonight will go a long way towards booking them a spot in the semi finals. The team's confidence has no doubt been bolstered by their win over India in the final of the recent CommBank International tri-series between themselves, India and England. Australia will be looking for an improved batting performance from their top class batters including opener Alyssa Healy who has recently been out of form. You might go through a lean patch, but when you are a gun player like Healy you don't suddenly lose ability. She is a big game player and I am sure Healy will not misfire. If you are a cricket fan and have not caught any of the women's action, the games are live on free to air TV so do yourself a favour and catch a few of the games. You will be pleasantly surprised at the skill level of these top players. While the women kick of two weeks of intense competition our men's team prepare to face a barrage from the South African press, fans and probably players in the early hours of tomorrow morning when game one of their South African tour gets underway In Johannesburg. As the men deal with what is sure to be a hostile reception following 'Sandpaper Gate" (will we ever move past it), the ICC will trial a new rule the Women's World Cup. As national boards wrestle with a decision to extend the role of the thirdumpire, the (ICC) announced the World Cup tournament will be the first to feature front-foot technology. The third umpire will monitor the bowlers' landing foot after each delivery and communicate to the on-field umpires if it is legal. On-field umpires retain control of other no ball decisions, but will not call front foot no balls, unless they get the call. It will be interesting to see if this has a detremental effect on the pace of the game. Although we have seen some dreadful umpiring blunders this season, in cricket as in other sports technology does not always get things right. After all there are still humans involved. Call me a black and white dinosaur, but I fear if this becomes the norm it will further erode the confidence of the men in the middle. Casey CALLING ALL LOCAL BUKERS Busking Stanthorpe is just a little over a week away and nominations do not close until February 26. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Stanthorpe RSL there is an additional prize this year for local Buskers who hail from the SDRC region. It doesn't matter how young or old - If you can sing, dance play an instrument even the spoons then get your nomination in to buskingp2019@gmaill.com - who knows you could walk away with the cash$$ for the Most Popular Local Artist. ONCE A QUEEN Once a Queen always a Queen - even in horse flesh. Last Saturday punters at 22 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

"Queen of the Turf" Black Caviar (aka Nellie) and Luke Nolen reunite for her appearance at Flemington Racecourse last Saturday. Any doubts that there is a genuine connection between horse and jockey should be dispelled after looking at this photo. Flemington were joined by a host of Black Caviar (aka "Nellie") fans as the champion mare graced the scene of some her greatest victories once more time. It is more than seven years since she retired (then a six year old) but on Saturday as special guest of the VRC she showed she can still pull a crowd as she was reunited with her strapper, trainer Peter Moody, jockey Luke Nolen and a big contingent of owners. Now a broodmare, Black Caviar is not in foal this season which is why she was able to make the journey to Flemington. The Group One Lightning Handicap was run on Saturday - a race the magnificent won three times - 2011, 2012 and 2013. The race was renamed the Black Caviar Lightning Handicap in 2013 prior to her win. Her regular Jockey Luke Nolen who donned thee famous salmon and black colours once again, spoke of the cherished memories he has of his association with the mare and quipped she looked like she could give the field a run for their money she was in such great condition. All hail Nellie who has finally grown into that famous dappled rump that so many horses and riders got to admire from behind during her magnificent career.

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ENOUGH NOW FOR A MOMENT While we all welcome the rain it continues to play havoc with local sporting events. Cricket fixtures in both Stanthorpe and Warwick were again cancelled and sporting organisers are probably saying enough now for just a minute. I hope there were not too many punters caught unawares and rocked up to Allman Park on Tuesday for the gallops. On Tuesday morning following further heavy rain the meeting was transferred to tomorrow, Friday. All previous scratchings have been reinstated and the fields remain unchanged for the seven race TAB programme. The meeting opens at 11.025am tomorrow with the running of the TAB QTIS Three Year Old Handicap. The final event will be run at 2.50. The track was rated a heavy 10 when inspected by Racing Queensland on Tuesday afternoon so officials will be hoping mother nature can hold fire until after Friday before and more downpours. There are several local gallopers nominated and Turf Club president Phil Grant is hoping the good prize money on offer will draw a good crowd. Entry to the course is free and punters should definitely be on the lookout for mudlarks.

INTRIGING GATEBALL GAMES Only a small field took braved the unsettled conditions last Friday to play Gateball. Andrea Denkewitz, Peter Goodsir and Les Williams (Team One) played Jenny Tunbridge, Eric McLellan, Grace Howard and Heather Widderick, (Team Two).The opening game was a close affair and when Jenny Tunbridge, the final player, stepped up to scores were tied at eight all. The first game was tied at 8 points-all when Jenny stepped up to play the last turn of the game. She scored a gate, sparked a ball off court and made 'agari' to give Team2 the win 11 points to 8. The second game went much the same way as the firs. Scores tied at 10 all and again it was one point winning margin. By the third game members of Team one must have been at least a little frustrated, they managed to turn things around after the break in play and final put together an 18-9 win. In this game Andrea Denkewitz and Les Williams each made an 'agari's.' Very helpful to the team's result. The final game was another close affair. Team One were ahead by a couple of points coming the last turn. It was Peter Tunbridge who had the last shot. He made a great long 'spark' to score a ball through gate three and followed that with another long shot to score his ball through gate three. The wash up another win to Team One - score 16-10. freetimes.com.au

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SHOWERY CONDITIONS In showery conditions eight players hit the court last week for the Association Croquet Games. Pat Schnoor and Grace Howard played Sharyn Roser and Effey Russell. Schnoor was in good touch making a good break of three hoops in a row which helped set up the win for she and her - the final score 20-16. Peter Tunbridge and Carol Verwey played Jenny Tunbridge and Andrea Denkewitz who were in form. Each had breaks of two and Jenny and Andrea skipped away to a comfortable 23-10 win. "QUEENSLANDER" NOT A SHARK LOVER The image of Australian Pro Surfer Mick Fanning fighting off a great white shark during the J-Bay Open in South Africa a few years ago is burned as deeply into the Aussie psyche as that never to be forgotten theme of the first Jaws movie. Recently there was another incident that might have been right up there with those two had there been TV footage, Video replay or the Bunker to adjudicate. Queensland State of Origin legend, and arguably Wallangarra's most famous export, Billy Moore would feature prominently. It is fair to say that while Moore who has lived on the Sunshine Coast since retiring from rugby league embraced the laid back North Coast lifestyle he never really embraced the surfing culture. That has not changed, nor is it likely to after recently joining good mate and local lifesaver Dave Mayfield for a Sunday morning surf swim. Moore said he told Mayfield, "If I see a shark, I will blow up'. Mayfield was reassuring telling him, 'Mate there hasn't been a shark seen around here for a decade, it's all sweet'. He said the pair had swum out about a kilometre and were heading back to shore when the Alexandra Headland Shark alarm sounded for the first time in over 10 years As locals, nippers and junior lifesavers headed for the sand Moore found himself around 100metres from the shore and in a very lonely place. His mate, a strong swimmer was well ahead of him and almost on the beach. Moore's only company a shark and it apparently wasn't wearing a Cronulla jersey. By his own admission Moore says, that although he swims regularly to stay fit, he is not a strong swimmer. He was only swimmer left in the water as the large crowd now on the beach watched on. The 48 year old says he didn't actually see the shark and didn't want to either. His focus was on the shore and trying to negotiate the strong current as a helicopter flew overhead monitoring not the progress of the Origin star, but what was reported to be a monster eight foot bull shark. "I started hearing the Jaws music in my head," Moore said. "I was buggered. I had drunk a bit of water swimming and was feeling disoriented. "The current was strong and I felt like I was running in quicksand. I was swimming harder but the current kept sucking me back. "The last thing I wanted to see was a shark fin". Moore made it safely back to the shore where swimmers were kept out of the water for about an hour as authorities monitored the shark. It was obviously a Maroon's supporter. If it had been a Blue there is no doubt it would have relished the opportunity to take a bite out of the "Queenslander". Moore says his days of ocean swimming are definitely over. "Coming from Stanthorpe, there was no water. I used to swim in a creek. Only a catfish would get me there," he said. freetimes.com.au

So if you see a large frame in maroon budgie smugglers doing laps of Quartpot Creek and calling "Queenslander" between breaths - it will just be Billy catching up on his fitness in the safety of his childhood surroundings. BIG HITTERS LIKE IT Like grass across the region, the grass on fairways of the Stanthorpe Golf course has responded well to the recent rain. The sudden spurt of grass growth has stopped a lot of the run that has been assisting scoring. In last weekend's Stableford event, low markers held the advantage over the field. Matt Waterworth topped the list with 37 points and also collected the Birdies Nest at 10. Brendan Barker was just one point back on 36 and claimed the runner's up position. Both enjoyed Saturday's conditions. They are 'A' grader players and both are renowned for hitting the ball a long way. Brendon Barker had a field day with the pro-pins with 1/10, 5/14 and 9/18 all going his way. It was also a close finish in the Ladies event with Fiona Kelly eventually taking the honours with a score of 30 points for the round. Again there was just one point separating the winner and runner up. Helen Jones finishing with 29 points. The competition was sponsored by the Stanthorpe travel agency, Helloworld, and the club thanks them for their continued sponsorship. Alan Kerr found his missing range and accuracy and the pin shot at three. Scott Constable held the pin at 12 and Max Hunter fresh from overseeing the Apple and Grape Arches moved into place's early Saturday morning was on song at 17. Nikki Waterworth was on the money at three claiming the Ladies pin at three while Lorraine Evans and Kay Webb had the best Approach Shots at 12 and 17 respectively. In the men's rundown, a ball was presented to Tod Beckett (33), Keith Green (33) and Keith Jones (33). Kay Webb (28) and Lorraine Evans (25) were in the run down for the ladies. A 4BBB Stableford sponsored Eric and Shaneen McLellan is scheduled for this Saturday. It is a shot gun start at 11.45 am. Players must be registered at least 20 minutes prior to the starting time to allow the starter time to determine tee positions. VISITORS IN THE BRIDGE MIX Bridge players gathered last week at the Stanthorpe Senior citizens to play a Four Table Mitchell with 32 boards. The Stanthorpe contingent was joined by visiting players from Warwick and Tenterfield. The visitors figured prominently in the results. N/S was won by Hilary Richardson and Carol Axworthy. Margaret Warren and Judy Mobbs finished second. The E/W winners were Helen Reeves and John Fernie with Carole Lihou while Peter Barry second. Games are played each Thursday and visitors and beginners are welcome. LYNAM IN FORM Sporters were on the course bright and early enjoying the conditions on Sunday morning. None more so than Mark Lynam. He converted recent good form into a win on Sunday. Ian Anderson was once again thereabouts finishing runner up. He also took the Pin Shot. Following his win in Saturday's competition event, it was no surprise that Matt Waterworth returned the Best Gross for the round. More familiar names in the run downs, Angelo Maugeri and Terry Byrnes. Magueri also took the Pin Shot on the third and claimed one of the meat trays .Ian wrapped up a successful

day when the remaining tray found its way home with him. Sports tee off each Sunday morning between 7.30-8.00am and visitors are most welcome to join them. A date for the diaries of Sporters, Golfers in general and others. The popular Maureen Bates Memorial Day has been scheduled for March 15. The two-ball Ambrose event is a popular date on the golfing calendar and there are always plenty of great prizes up for grabs. REDUCED FEES ATTRACTIVE As the start of the season for all football codes approaches, Football Stanthorpe is hoping clubs will reduce sign on fees this season to make playing football a more affordable and therefore more attractive option for parents. In 2019 by the former executive of Stanthorpe Football announced some funding would be returned to each club by way of donation from the parent body. The 2020 board supports the decision and funding has been distributed to clubs in line with the announcement. While there is no specific requirement for clubs to use this subsidy for any particular purpose it is hoped that the initiative will directly result in a reduction of sign on fees. It is understood that the majority of clubs have chosen to use the funding in this way and Stanthorpe City Football Club has already announced a reduction in fees for the 2020 season. Club registrar Peter Biddulph said the club hoped it would make it (playing football) a more viable option for families especially those who have several children involved or wishing to play. SUNSHINE ON THE SUMMIT The sun came out on Saturday afternoon and so to the Summit Bowlers. Players enjoyed the blue skies and three games of three bowl pairs and a game of broken rink triples with two bowls. On rink nine Pam Moore and Cliff Jones proved too strong for opponents Rocky Thompson and Tina Schubert - the score 18-12. Carl Sutherland and Jamie Zamprogno played Brian Brown and Brian Wilmot on rink 10.The combination of Sutherland and Zamprogno proved far too strong on the day as they scored a comprehensive 29-9 win. Phil Davies and Ray Spiller were also in deft touch on rink 11 winning their game against Keith Mungall and Tony Schubert 19-17. The broken triples game was played on rink 12. Andy McGlashan John Graham and Rod Newlands scored a 25-10 win over Sandra Minns (playing with four bowls) and Paul Zamprogno. The following teams will be playing in the Club Challenge at Inglewood on February 29. Singles: - Tyler Sweeney; Pairs;- Frank Taylor and Mick Mills;-Triples:- Jamie Zamprogno, Darren Stanley; Tony Schubert; Fours:- Brian Wilmot, Rodney Newlands, Michael Sweeney, Zel Zamprogno. Subs:Paul Zamprogno; Carl Sutherland; Rob Capelli and Peter Ayerst. Calendar of upcoming events:Feb 29th:- Ladies Singles Championship (The Summit BC) (Nomination sheet for this event currently on the board at the club) Feb 29|March 1:- March Men's Club challenge (Inglewood BC) March 10:- Board Meeting March 14:- Phil Davies Birthday Trophy - Social & Visitors March 17:- Turkey Triples March 21|22:- Men's District Pairs (The Summit BC)

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March 28|29:- The Summit Men's Singles April 4:- The Capelli Shield: April 11:Easter Egg Trophies. GIVING BACK Years after leaving his home town of Stanthorpe, Troy Colley is excited to show his gratitude to the Gremlins Rugby League Club where he played and learned many life lessons and to the town he grew up in. Colley is the instigator of the upcoming Redlands4Stanthorpe Rugby League Carnival which will see visiting footballers and their families descend on the Sullivan Oval precinct on March 14, Colley who left the district over 30 years ago is these days heavily involved in the Redland Rugby League club where he coaches his son's Under 12 side. He sees this as an opportunity give back to the people, club and town that supported him as a Gremlins junior player and hopes it is a double sided sword. Not only a great opportunity for the teams and players involved but Colley also hopes the influx of unfamiliar faces will inject some money into the area's economy. Colley floated his idea with Redlands President Todd Flahey late last year and then discussed it with Gremlins President Lindsay Adams and Vice President Mitch Hurtz. As they say in the classics, "the rest is history". Well not quite. There has been a lot of planning and organising as the idea grew legs. While final numbers are yet to be confirmed, it is anticipated around 300 players will be involved. As well as the Redland's teams, the Tenterfield Tigers A Grade side is on board and will return to Sullivan Oval for a trial game. There will also be junior teams, two ladies league tag teams and an open women's side playing. As a way of giving back and supporting his home town. Colley has also arranged for the delivery of 7000 litres of water in March. The water will be purchased locally and money has been raised from donations, a GoFundMe page and a fun run in the Redlands area. Colley hopes it will remind people in the district who are doing it tough and need a hand up that people out there are thinking of them and doing what they can to help out. It is obvious that the Gremlin spirit runs deep. For more information and advertising inquires visit Redlands4Stanthorpe Rugby League Carnival on Facebook. INDIA JOIN THE PINK PARTY - FINALLY India has finally joined the rest of the cricketing world and embraced (reluctantly no doubt) the pink-ball / day night revolution. It has been confirmed that India will play the new format when they tour Australia in November. India is the last Test playing nation to play in a day-night Test and tasted success at their first outing against Bangladesh. It has taken some persuasion, but India has also relented (if you don't mind) and will return to the Gabba for the first test. They copped plenty of flack last tour when it appeared the powerful cricket nation flexed their muscle to have the Gabba game dropped. Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is now at the helm of Indian cricket and the BCCI appear to have agreed with Australia's terms. It is a great result for Aussie fans and the Australian team. Although it is many months and lots of overs away this will no doubt set up a spicy series. â&#x2014;?

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