The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 6th March 2024

Life through the lens

The Fernvale Photography Group held a private exhibition opening on Friday night, March 1, at the Lowood Lions’ Open Door Gallery.

The exhibition featured some surprising pieces alongside beautiful shots of landscapes, wildlife, flowers, sunrises, sunsets and more.

Congratulations goes to photographer Lana Keen, who won the Hanger’s Choice award for her piece ‘Bird in the Bush’.

The Queensland Police Service has advised

Lowood Police Station will also welcome three more officers and an additional police vehicle in the next financial year.

The announcement was welcomed by Mr

McDonald.

“This is great news,” he said.

“We did see an extra couple of police back a few years, but when all of those terrible things happened in the community we really ramped up efforts to get extra police and extra resources and it’s great to see the police service delivering these for our community at Lowood.”

Big chamber

Somerset businesses will soon benefit from having a region-wide chamber of commerce.

The Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2021 and have now expanded to include the whole Somerset area, rebranding as Somerset Business Chamber.

Chamber president Lee Robinson said they were asked numerous times to expand their reach and late last year decided the time was right.

“We’ve changed the name now to the Somerset Business Chamber,” he said.

“We’re moving throughout the Somerset region to support businesses and give them the same benefits that we are providing in Kilcoy.” STORY PAGE 7

Poll day talk

Candidates running in the local government election put themselves and their ideas forward at several meetings last week.

The forums gave the public the opportunity to get to know their future candidates and mayors and to ask questions.

Roads were a concern for people in both Somerset and the Lockyer Valley.

Questions from the floor addresses several important topics, highlighting the priorities and concerns for constituents leading into the election on March 16.

The meetings were held in Glamorgan Vale, Toogoolawah, Kilcoy, Stockyard Creek, and Ma Ma Creek.

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In November 2022, three police cars and part of a carport at Lowood station were damaged in an alleged arson attack, causing $350,000 in damages.

Somerset Regional Council called on the State Government to reassess policing needs within Somerset after the incident.

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Fernvale Photography Group members Lana Keen, Brian Keen, Narelle Walker, Colleen Allen, Paul Hodge and Phil Alder at the Lowood Open Door Gallery on Friday night March 1.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

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Asbestos in Walloon

By Jacob Hayden

Walloon State School is one of 16 sites around Brisbane supplied with mulch potentially contaminated with asbestos, according to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ).

Asbestos was been detected in a compost stockpile at NuGrow in Swanbank, which had provided material to 16 businesses since February 2.

WHSQ regulator Peter McKay said investigations into the supply chain were continuing.

“We will continue to keep our website updated with the location of public sites which may have received this material,” Mr McKay said.

“Given the nature of its use and the extremely small size of the one positive sample found, the risk to the public is low, but we will continue to take no chances.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the safety of students and staff in Queensland state schools was the highest priority.

“Walloon State School has been identified as potentially having mulch that could contain ACM [asbestos containing material] in some

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Tombola to raise funds for rural crisis charity

On Monday 25 March, the Glenore Grove CWA are holding a tombola to raise funds for the QCWA Public Rural Crisis Fund.

This fund provides support for Queensland women and families suffering from natural disasters such as flood, fire, cyclone or drought.

Support may be in the form of grocery vouchers or store credit, or the paying of household utility bills or medical bills.

Helping people in need has always been at the heart of the QCWA and making a difference in people’s lives is what we strive for.

Every dollar raised from this event will go toward the QCWA Public Rural Crisis Fund.

Please come along and help support our fellow Queenslanders who are doing it tough, whilst enjoying a morning of companionship, laughter and fun.

A delicious morning tea is provided and there are prizes aplenty.

outdoor areas of the schools,” the spokesperson said.

“The Department of Education understands the material identified at the school is soil underneath gardens and turf associated with construction works.

“This does not refer to the bark mulch covering the gardens.

“Access to these areas has been restricted while further testing and investigation is underway.”

The spokesperson said construction work was continuing at the school, however the distribution of the soil product had ceased, and an exclusion zone was created to restrict access to areas where the mulch is stored or had already been distributed.

“The department and the schools are actively managing this matter in accordance with long established and thorough safety management protocols, and will continue to work with the Office of Industrial Relations and other relevant agencies in response,” they said.

“Further information will be communicated to the school communities as soon as the scope and impact of any future works to come are known.”

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This tombola will have an Easter theme (bring your bunny ears) and will take place in the large Glenore Grove Community Hall (beside our rooms).

There’ll be lots of room for all, so bring a friend.

Morning tea (made by members) will start around 10am.

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Voting comment

Somerset Regional Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke

After 39 years of working for Local Government, 31 years of that time as a staff member and then eight years as a councillor, I possess a great deal of knowledge, experience and memories.

So, after vetting telephone calls and face to face conversation, I believe that as a retiring councillor for our beautiful region, I have a responsibility to voice my experience and knowledge acquired for Somerset Regional Council since amalgamation of Kilcoy and Esk Shire Councils in 2008.

Welcome to your new look Lockyer and Somerset Independent.

If you are reading the print version of this newspaper you will have already noticed the changes.

We have moved to a bigger and cleaner format, and we hope you like our new look.

As the new owners of this newspaper take the reins, The Independent has been remodelled and we hope you enjoy the changes.

The same team you know and trust will still be compiling your weekly read with the same community based content and information you have come to love.

As Valetta Media bows out, we thank you the community for your support of this newspaper since its inception and we hope you are able to offer the same advertising and readership support to the new owners Ipswich Media Pty Ltd as they continue to keep the community in community newspapers.

In this, our first in this new shape, we open with good news about increased police resources. At the back, it’s the Toogoolawah Campdraft.

Happy reading.

- Bruce Horrocks

Quite openly, my vote for Mayor will go to Cr JasonWendt. I have worked with Jason for four years, and it has been refreshing to work with someone who draws on his curiosity, integrity, honesty, intelligence and fair play to fulfil this public role as councillor. These qualities will carry him through to competently fulfill the Mayoral role. As I have said openly, Jason will lead our region in the manner we deserve to be led, with fresh eyes and ongoing commitment and drive.

The Mayor is in charge and sits at the very top of the council organisational structure. The six councillors are positioned below the Mayor with the CEO appearing below the councillors. The Mayor and councillors are appointed twenty-four/seven in their public role, their attitude, their behaviour, their values, even their morals are reflected on the council. Council’s image, its ability to govern, and much more can be impacted by a departure from any of the above values. Our council in my opinion, must also remain apolitical.

Cheryl Gaedtke, Kilcoy

Walloon State School is one of 16 sites which may have received soil contaminated with asbestos.

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Police numbers get a lift

By Grace Crichton

Extra police officers will be deployed to Lowood and Rosewood stations later this year.

The Lowood community, including Somerset Regional Council and Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, have been calling for additional police services in Lowood for more than a year.

The Queensland Police Service has advised there will be three additional officers and an additional police vehicle for the Rosewood Police Station from 2024-25.

Lowood Police Station will also welcome three more officers and an additional police vehicle in the next financial year.

The announcement was welcomed by Mr McDonald.

“This is great news,” he said.

“We did see an extra couple of police back a few years, but when all of those terrible things happened in the community we really ramped up efforts to get extra police and extra resources and it’s great to see the police service delivering these for our community at Lowood.”

In November 2022, three police cars and part of a carport at Lowood station were damaged in an alleged arson attack, causing $350,000 in damages.

Somerset Regional Council called on the State Government to reassess policing needs within Somerset after the incident.

The community has also been hit significantly by vandals in recent years, with the CWA Hall, Lions Club den, and Scout den damaged.

Ipswich District Officer Superintendent Kylie Rigg said the extra resources would support the safety of both police and community.

“We are committed to keeping the people of Ipswich safe and our officers across the District work tirelessly to protect their communities,” she said.

“These additional officers and resources

will bolster these efforts, and not only help police do their jobs safely, but support them to keep the community safe.”

The Queensland Government has allocated additional resources to several locations in the Ipswich Police District, including Goodna and Ripley.

ment.

For the last three years, funds raised from the weekend event have supported the free rides at the Esk Show.

Camp and Jam organiser Jocelyn Frost said the event was like a ‘security’ for the Show.

“Since we introduced free rides for the children, the feedback from the town has been phenomenal because it has meant that we get far more people at the show than we have had in years,” Mrs Frost said.

“It’s lifted the whole agricultural show.

“I just love seeing the Show Society financially benefit from it, and I enjoy seeing people enjoying it.”

Mrs Frost said the Esk Camp and Jam had plenty of live entertainment in store over March 15 to 17, including plenty of opportunities for walk-up artists to shine.

The setlist includes Never Two Late, Brief Divide, ChrisC, Jaq Daniel, The Zephyr Project, and Ringer.

“From 9:30am till about 5pm on Saturday and Sunday we have walk up artists, and those walk up artists are so talented,” Mrs Frost said.

“Over the years, some of the walk-up artists I’ve hired the following year because they were so good.”

Mrs Frost said the event was always looking for volunteers, and anyone interested could contact her on 0414 490 270

Music passes cover Friday evening to Sunday afternoon and cost $55 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.

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“This is to keep residents safe, and to catch offenders,” he said.

“If there’s more police want us to do, we’ll listen.”

Mr McDonald he would continue to campaign for a new station in Lowood.

“The community if Lowood and the police who service that community deserve a new police station and we’ll continue to fight for that,” he said.

Brief Divide will perform Friday night March 15 at the Esk Camp & Jam. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Steven Miles said every Queenslander should feel safe in their homes and community.

Three additional officers and a new police vehicle will soon be deployed to Lowood Station. Lowood Police Station Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant James Bromley, Ipswich District Acting Inspector Darren Brown and Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald at Lowood Police Station.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

‘Snake pit’ finally cleared

By Jacob Hayden

Gatton residentWesWalker is celebrating after successfully campaigning for a Railway Street property to be mowed, believing the overgrown lot was likely infested with snakes.

Mr Walker said he watched closely as the vegetation on 41 Railway Street grew up to 1.5 metres in height.

“I’ve been watching this and watching this,” Mr Walker said.

“It’s definitely a risk to the public… I’m not game enough to walk through there.”

The site, formerly the Imperial Hotel which burned down in 2015, is now an empty lot which neighbours a gym and automotive retailer.

“Snakes are active at night, this is right beside a gym and Supercheap when they’re open late Thursday night,” Mr Walker said.

Mr Walker attempted to contact the real estate in charge of the property to organise mowing, to no avail.

After erecting a sign at the site which read ‘Gatton Snake Pit’ on Monday February 26, MrWalker said he was approached by Lockyer

Valley Regional Council (LVRC) Mayor Tanya Milligan and three other people.

On Thursday February 29 LVRC organised for the site to be mowed.

An LVRC spokesperson said they responded to a public complaint made in late January 2024 and spoke with the property owners about the overgrown vegetation.

“It is the responsibility of private landowners to ensure their property is well maintained at all times and does not become overgrown,” the spokesperson said.

“Community members can report snake sightings on public land to Council on 1300 005 872, and Council will erect signage at the site warning the public of that occurrence.

Mr Walker said there were double standards for some ratepayers when the Railway Street site was allowed to grow to such an extreme.

“So many ratepayers have approached me and said they got warnings to mow their blocks of land,” he said.

“It’s quite obvious we’ve got two standards in this town.”

Fair a chance to share the love with community centre

By Jacob Hayden

The Laidley Community Centre is relying on the generosity of the community to provide to those in need at its inaugural Share Fair.

On Thursday night March 7 the centre will open its doors to givers and receivers in the community.

Centre manager Alana Wahl said givers could share excess produce, unwanted gifts, talents and skills.

“We’re suggesting people might like to bring things such as unwanted gifts, surplus fresh produce from their gardens, or other small/ portable items that are in good condition and might be of more use to others,” she said.

Ms Wahl said the purpose of the event was to enjoy the experience of giving.

“This event is really about providing the space for community to get together and do what community does best – support one another, share and connect,” she said.

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“Everything given is given for free and we ask that people be non-judgemental at the event.

Ms Wahl said there would be plenty of entertainment on the night.

“We see this activity as a great chance for the community to socialise and connect and we are planning a few fun side activities for people to take part in after they have finished at the market stalls,” she said.

“We’re very excited to announce, for even more ambience, that we have managed to secure Mick Waterhouse to provide live acoustic entertainment on the night.

“Anyone who has heard Mick play knows his music is the perfect vibe for a chill afternoon.”

The twilight Share Fair will be held at the Laidley Community Centre, 13 Mary Street, from 5pm-7pm on Thursday March 7 with parking on-street.

Gatton local Wes Walker campaigned for council to organise mowing on 41 Railway Street, claiming the site could be infested with snakes.

Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Lockyer Valley Regional Council organised for the site to be slashed on Thursday February 29.

State charged over death

By AAP

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters more than two years ago.

Merryl Dray, 62, was with three other volunteers in a car that was swept off a road en route to a flood rescue in Coolana in the Somerset region in February 2022.

The Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor confirmed a charge had been laid against QFES over Ms Dray’s death.

“The Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor has made a complaint against the state of Queensland in relation to an incident that occurred on 25 February 2022,” a spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.

The matter is listed for mention in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on March 25, they said. A QFES spokesperson acknowledged the

lengthy Work Health and Safety investigation into Ms Dray’s death that has resulted in legal proceedings.

“Merryl will never be forgotten by QFES and her passing is a reminder of the dangers first responders face,” the spokesperson said.

“The health and safety of QFES employees and volunteers is at the forefront of everything QFES does.

“As legal proceedings are underway, QFES will not be commenting on the matter.”

QFES is responsible for the SES.

The 2022 floods caused devastation across Queensland’s southeast with rivers surpassing levels not seen in decades.

Twelve other people were killed in the flooding event.

The floods swamped roads, homes and businesses after receiving months’ worth of rain within days.

Toogoolawah artist brings colour to disability service

By Contributed

When Carinity was seeking artwork for its newest disability support service in Kalbar, they didn’t need to look too far. Artists from across the region rode to their rescue.

A talented Toogoolawah artist and Carinity disability support service user Corrie Young was thrilled to supply beautiful artwork for Carinity Sunflower House, which offers short-term respite accommodation for people with a disability.

An original painting by Corrie, from Carinity Our House in Toogoolawah, adorns the walls at Carinity Sunflower House.

A self-taught artist who is vision impaired, Corrie supplied a botanical artwork for Carinity Sunflower House.

It prompted him to reflect on how far his painting has evolved since his first art activity at Carinity Our House five years ago.

“I’ve still got the original picture from back when I didn’t know what I was doing,” he said.

“You would probably think it was done by another person.”

“When I was younger and had better eyesight, I would do lots of drawing and colouring in, but I’ve never had any painting lessons.”

With a philosophy of ‘background first, foreground later’, Corrie loves painting trees, bushes and landscapes – some real, others

imagined my him.

Pivotal to his artistic development was watching videos of famous television art tutor, Bob Ross as suggested by a friend at Our House.

Corrie said adapting Ross’s painting techniques has helped his own artwork from looking average to professional.

“As Bob Ross said, once you can do it the fear of making a mistake goes away,” he said.

Corrie has done well over 50 paintings, some of which he sold at local church fetes.

One of his works won best in show at last year’s Toogoolawah Show.

Another contributor was Boonah artist and Carinity disability support service user Rachael Brook.

Her two artworks – one a painting and the other a mixed media piece – were created over the period of about four months.

“The first painting I did was done in water colours, which is a most magical medium to use,” Brook said.

“The second painting I did with acrylic and colourful twill fabric.”

Brook, who has Cerebral Palsy, paints with her mouth.

“I have been painting since I was five years old,” she said.

“Basically, I taught myself by painting by mouth when I was staying at the Cerebral Palsy League.”.

After undertaking an art course at TAFE as a teenager, Rachael evolved into an awardwinning artist. She was a finalist for the Portia Geach Memorial Award, Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists.

“My ultimate favourite things to paint are nature, abstract flowers and landscapes in different styles,” Brook said.

“Painting allows me to express my thoughts, feelings and my quirky imagination. Art is what I am.

“It makes me happy to add a bit of colour to Sunflower House.”

Rachael Brook with her artwork created for Sunflower House. Picture: SUPPLIED

Merryl Dray, 62, was with three other volunteers in a car that was swept off a road en route to a flood rescue in Coolana in the Somerset region in February 2022.

QFES has been charged in relation to the death of an SES worker.

Honouring daughter’s wish

By Jacob Hayden

The Jardine family are keeping their daughter’s dreams alive, with plans to establish a disability care business in Ipswich, and once established the family would look to expand to Somerset.

Former Toogoolawah State High School student Madison Jardine tragically passed away at the age of 19 in a traffic incident in Esk in early January this year, and in late February her family set up a GoFundMe page to honour Madison’s love of disability work.

Father Michael Jardine said the family wanted to start a disability care business from scratch, a plan Madison and her mother Olivia spoke about frequently.

“Madie and her mother worked side by side in the Disability industry and they loved helping others,” Mr Jardine said.

“Madie often talked about starting a care business before she was tragically taken from us in a horrific car accident on her way home from work.”

Mr Jardine said they would start the business in Madison’s name, honour, and that the family wanted to ‘do it right’.

“Madison and her mum worked for companies, and they have seen the darker side of things, and they didn’t like what they had seen,” he said.

“They’ve both seen the way the industry runs, there’s too many loopholes, and they weren’t happy with it.

Mr Jardine said many businesses working in the NDIS scheme were a cash grab, and the Jardines’ business would not follow the same path.

“It’s looking after people and giving them what they need,” he said.

“Obviously people have got to get paid and earn a living, but it’s not about ripping the system off.”

Mr Jardine said Madison loved working with her clients.

“She had pretty much done this work since she left school, that’s all she had known, and she loved it,” he said.

“The participants she worked with, she absolutely adored them.

“Besides that sort of work she cared for animals, she was a massive animal lover and would never harm an animal in her life.

“She was a young girl who cared, she had a big heart and she cared beyond belief.”

The family has a goal of $20,000 - to support their fundraising, visit gofundme.com/f/ to-honour-and-care-for-others

Rare and distinctive relic of school history uncovered

By Grace Crichton

A piece of education history was uncovered at Lockyer District High School with the discovery of 100-year-old blazer.

The green and yellow striped blazer was donated to the Gatton school 15 or 20 years ago and was recently rediscovered in a cupboard.

Lockyer District High School principal Ian Insley said the article was a valuable piece of the school’s heritage.

“I think it’s pretty amazing to have something like that,” he said.

“We felt like this is such an amazing piece of history for our school we went and got it framed up because I think it should take pride of place in our school.”

It now hangs in the school office with a plaque detailing its history.

The original owner was Claude William Joseph Richardson.

He was born in 1911 and attended the school around 1925.

Mr Insley said these details were provided on a handwritten note when the blazer was donated.

He has since delved into the state archives to find out more about the school’s history.

“At that time we were called Lockyer State High, but the badging on there is Lockyer High School and Trade College,” he said.

“It’s very rare do we actually find pieces that old, and to have something in this quality too, it’s actually in really good nick for 100 years.”

Mr Insley would like to know if there are any family members linked to Claude William Joseph Richardson in the area, and if so to please contact the school on 5466 2333.

Lockyer District High School principal Ian Insley with a 100-year-old school blazer, recently discovered in a cupboard.

Madison Jardine at her formal at Toogoolawah State High School in 2021. Picture: FILE

Olivia and her daughter Madison Jardine worked closely together in disability services.

Picture: JARDINE FAMILY

Christo’s on road to title

By Jacob Hayden

The finalists for Queensland’s top bus driver award was announced last week, and one Kilcoy driver is in the running.

John Christensen, affectionately known as ‘Christo’, is a finalist for Regional Bus Driver of the Year for his near 50 years of service to the Kilcoy community.

Christo began Christensen’s Bus and Coach in 1975 with his wife, Lenore.

“I’ve been a bus driver for 49 years. I used to cut railway sleepers first, and then I drove a forklift for eight months, and then I bought the first bus run,” Christo said.

“We bought the first bus run in ’75, and then we bought another bus run and another bus run, and then another bus run at Woodford.”

Christo provides a regional-urban service between Kilcoy and Caboolture.

“It’s the service which runs six days a week, 52 weeks of the year,” he said.

“By doing this we’re providing a community service and most people appreciate it.”

Christensen’s Bus and Coach also provides tours and once held a 15,000km tour around Australia.

“I drove through the northern part of the territory and around Western Australia, back across… up through Broken Hill, Charleville and then home,” Christo said.

Christo said he was committed to safety and customer service with daily maintenance checks and the willingness to go the extra mile for passengers.

“I drive the buses every day, rarely there’s a day I don’t drive, even on Saturdays doing my service run,” he said.

“I’m always trying to do something for the passengers.

“If I can do one good deed a day that makes me happy and that makes the passengers happy.”

Christo said he was humbled by the nomination, and said it was recognition for all

Queensland bus drivers.

“Every bus driver in Queensland, we don’t get recognised for the service we provide the community, and this is one small gesture towards recognising that service,” he said.

“In my eyes it’s not just for me, I’m happy to share it with all bus drivers in Queensland.”

Translink acting head Peter Milward said the role of local bus drivers was essential.

“Bus drivers help our kids travel safely to school, they get us to work and home again, and they connect us to social gatherings and major events,” Mr Milward said.

“The sheer number of nominations received demonstrates the outstanding service our bus drivers deliver in communities across Queensland.

“Congratulations to every bus driver who

received a nomination and well done to the finalists for standing out in such a high-quality field.”

Voting is open until March 14, and the winner in each category will be announced at the annual Queensland Bus Industry Council conference on April 6.

To support Christo with your vote, head to translink.com.au

Chamber of Commerce expands through Somerset

By Grace Crichton

Somerset businesses will soon benefit from having a region-wide chamber of commerce.

The Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2021 and has now expanded to include the whole Somerset area, rebranding as Somerset Business Chamber.

Chamber President Lee Robinson said they were asked numerous times to expand their reach and late last year decided the time was right.

“We’ve changed the name now to the Somerset Business Chamber,” he said.

“We’re moving throughout the Somerset region to support businesses and give them the same benefits that we are providing in Kilcoy.”

Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce merged with the Somerset Regional Business Alliance to expand the chamber to the south.

Expanding to include all of Somerset has been sought after for some time.

“We’ve been asked by quite a number of people ‘when are you taking it into Somerset’, and we’ve been asked by the council on many occasions,” Mr Robinson said.

Mr Robinson said the chamber committee wanted to establish themselves in Kilcoy before branching out.

“We got our strategy and got things right in Kilcoy,” he said.

“A little bit before Christmas we said now’s the time, let’s get moving on it.

“And with the elections coming up we also

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though it was a good time to make that move as well.”

The chamber aims to support businesses, provide networking opportunities, and be a representative body to government.

“We want to be able to support businesses and liaise with council and government for businesses in the whole region,” Mr Robinson said.

“We want to promote economic growth for the region, not just Kilcoy.”

The Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce was hosting 16 networking events in a year, one per month plus four special events, and they will slowly start launching events in other townships.

The Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce has expanded to the rest of Somerset and rebranded as the Somerset Business Chamber.

Picture: FILE

Kilcoy bus driver John Christensen AKA ‘Christo’ from Christensen’s Bus and Coach is a finalist for Queensland Regional Bus Driver of the Year.

Picture: TRANSLINK MEDIA

VP’s 30 years with RSL

By Jacob Hayden

Rosewood RSL Sub-branch held a special presentation for a member of 30 years at their annual general meeting on Saturday February 24.

Sub-branch president Bernie Mason presented vice-president Brian McLucas with a certificate from RSL Queensland at the meeting.

Mr McLucas followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the sub-branch when he was 21 while serving with the Australian Army and said the RSL had become ‘like a second family’.

“I can’t believe it, 30 years is a long time, it means a lot,” Mr McLucas said.

“It means the friendship is still there, the power is still there.”

Mr McLucas has been a loyal and active member over the years and has held the position of vice-president for several years.

He regularly leads the Anzac Day Street Parade as the Flag Bearer and has organised Anzac Day Two Up at the Rising Sun Hotel for many years.

Mr McLucas said the friendship, comradery, laughter and stories were what kept him involved.

“It brings the community closer,” he said.

“Without the community you’d have no RSL and without the RSL we’d have no community.”

Mr McLucas was also presented a handmade quilt by Quilts ofValour member Debbie Wadwell.

The quilts are made by volunteers and are awarded to veterans to acknowledge their service and as a sign of appreciation by the Australian public.

Federal member for Blair Shayne Neumann also presented Mr McLucas with a Certificate of Recognition and Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding and Division 4 councillors Russell

Milligan and Kate Kunzelmann offered their congratulations.

Mr McLucas thanked the sub-branch for making him the person he is today.

“If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be in the RSL and I wouldn’t have lasted this long,” he said.

“I’m never going to leave the RSL, ever.

“They made me grow up a little bit more, because I deal a lot with the public and the community.”

Mr McLucas said anyone could join their local RSL.

“You don’t have to be in the Defence Force to join the RSL, anybody can join the RSL and there are great benefits of joining,” he said.

“You meet a lot of new friends and those friends become stronger friends, and they become friends for life.”

Rosewood sub-branch president Bernie Mason congratulated Brian on his achievement and presented him with a certificate from RSL Queensland. Pictures: ROSEWOOD RSL Quilts of Valour member Debbie Wadwell presented Brian with a handmade quilt.

Roads a top issue

By Grace Crichton

Roads, economic growth, and transparency are top priorities for the public and candidates in the lead up to the local government election.

Candidates running in Somerset put their case forward at several meetings last week.

Somerset Business Chamber hosted meet the candidate nights in Glamorgan Vale, Toogoolawah, and Kilcoy.

Mayoral and councillor candidates introduced themselves in brief speeches before answering prepared questions and then taking questions from the floor.

At the Toogoolawah meeting, the state of the Brisbane Valley and D’Aguilar Highways

were brought up several times.

Questions also addressed the lack of industrial and commercial land and its impact on attracting new business to the region.

Members of the public asked about multiple dwellings, dog limits, renewable energy, and soft infrastructure.

Somerset Business Chamber president Lee Robinson said the chamber members felt it was critically important the candidates got a fair hearing.

“Really, these sorts of events are the only way people can stop and make a considered judgement,” he said.

“Looking at Facebook, looking at placards on the side of the road, you’re not going to

Three crosses on the hill

The Christian churches through the Lord Jesus Christ offer lasting help for all of our earthly trials.

On a hill at Coleyville a few weeks before Easter, three wooden crosses will be erected to remind everyone that over 2,000 years ago, three men were also crucified on three crosses on a hill at Calvery.

These three men were crucified on a cross for sins committed.

Two for their own sins and the one in the middle, Jesus Christ, was crucified for our sins.

The real blessing comes when three days later He rose from the dead and conquered death to assure us eternal life if we care to follow Him and His directions.

With this assurance and knowing that we can walk hand in hand with Him through

our earthly trials, we can then cope with them more confidently, knowing that our God will not test us beyond our ability.

This is the message that will be presented at our Good Friday service on the hill at Coleyville on March 29 by our speaker Matthew Bolte.

The topic for the service is ‘the fellowship of the cross’ Philippians 3:8-14.

The Good Friday service will be held on a hill on the corner of Eder Bros. Rd and Rosewood-Warrill View Rd, Coleyville.

The service will be held under a large tent with chairs provided.

There will be Hot Cross Buns, donuts, and drinks to follow.

Wet weather venue is the Harrisville School of Arts.

know.”

By hosting these events, Mr Robinson said, people were able to make an informed decision on who to vote for.

“Who represents this region is critically important for the economic growth of the area,” he said.

Early voting opened on March 4 and polling day is March 16. Early voting locations are:

· Esk, The Rectory – 85 Ipswich St

· Fernvale Visitor Information Centre – 1438

Brisbane Valley Hwy

· Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre – 41 Hope St

SRC BRIEFS

Calling Somerset artists

Somerset Regional Council’s art gallery, The Condensery, is establishing a biennial environment exhibition and are seeking expressions of interest from Somerset artists.

Expressions of interest are open until 5pm April 3 with the first exhibition will run from February 2025 to April 2025.

The exhibitions will provide an opportunity for Somerset artists to exhibit at The Condensery and participate in an arts mentorship program, a series of studio visits and curatorial discussions with the exhibition curator.

The exhibition will occur every two years and will be devoted to themes of the environment and evocation of place.

Interested artists should contact The Condensery on 5423 1036 or email thecondensery@somerset.qld.gov.au for more details.

Rates notices issued

SRC has issued rate notices for the six months ending 30 June 2024 with the rate notices due on April 2 2024.

Any landholders who have changed address and eligible pensioner residents who have not previously applied for a pensioner subsidy can contact Somerset Regional Council to update their details.

Next Council Meeting

SRC will hold its next meeting at 9am on Wednesday March 13 at the Sim Lord Room, Esk Library.

The Three Crosses on the Hill Good Friday service will be held on March 29 at Coleyville.

Picture: PIXABAY

Inaugural exhibition curator Cara-Ann Simpson, Picture: DAVID MARTINELLI

Candidates running for Somerset Regional Council at the ‘meet the candidates’ night in Toogoolawah on February 27. Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Picture: TARAMPA HOTEL

Tarampa aid for our firies

By Jesse Hamilton

The Prenzlau Rural Fire Service was graciously supported with a $1000 donation from the Tarampa Hotel Social Club at their AGM on February 25.

The donation will go towards the purchase of crucial equipment and supplies for the small unit at Prenzlau.

Tarampa Hotel Social Club outgoing president Cluny Mcpherson said the club aims to provide an annual donation to support a local club in need through their weekly raffles and fundraisers.

“Over the year’s we’ve been making various other donations to clubs in need, volunteer organisations that need our help, we help them out we’ve done it for local schools, and the SES

as well,” he said.

“During one of our meetings, I said, well, everyone knows that the fires are going on, and we should give the firies some money.”

The social club runs raffles at the Tarampa hotel each Friday and Saturday.

The club also raises funds for different events throughout the year, like Remembrance Day.

Mr McPherson applauded the generosity of its members and said the club is always looking for new members to continue to support local organisations each year.

“I’d like to thank our volunteers,” he said.

“Because of them we can afford to make this donation to the rural fire brigade, more members are always welcome.”

LVRC candidates speak up

By Grace Crichton

With three mayoral candidates and 15 councillor candidates, it will be hotly contested election.

Candidates introduced themselves in short speeches before taking questions from the floor.

Attendees took the opportunity to raise their concerns and ask questions.

Road and bridge maintenance was top of the list and several residents voiced concerns and gave specific examples.

The overall sentiment was there is a lack of efficiency in the current road work schedule, with calls to ‘do it right the first time’ and tackle multiple jobs within a location at once.

The mayoral candidates were asked if

they want to change the date of the councilrun Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.

Their responses were unanimously to keep the ceremony on January 26.

Other questions from the floor covered reinstating divisions, illegal dumping, and disaster management.

Stockyard Creek Hall Committee president Alex Walker chaired the event.

“There’s lots of concerns being raise and people get to bring them up directly with the people who are vying to represent them,” he said.

The hall has a long history of hosting pre-election meetings and Mr Walker said the evening had a good turnout.

“This area has tended historical to always have a strong interest in local affairs and local politics,” he said.

“These types of meetings have always been very well attended.”

News from Lockyer region

Youth week 2024

Lockyer Valley Regional Council been working behind the scenes with local youth service providers to bring an exciting youth week program for 2024.

The current schedule of events includes Outdoor Movie Night on April 8, Youth Expo on April 10 at Ferrari Park Laidley, and Skateboarding Jam Session on April 10 at the Gatton Skate Park.

· If you’d like to get involved contact council on engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au

Community grant workshop

To help boost our community’s grant writing capacity, Council is delivering a free grant writing workshop for local not-for-profit community and sporting groups.

Facilitated by CPR Group specialists in governance and community development the workshop will cover project planning and delivery and Writing acquittals.

· The workshop will take place at the Gatton Shire Hall from 5.30pm on March 14.

· Bookings are essential.

· To register, email engagement@lvrc.qld.gov. au or phone 1300 005 872 by 7 March.

Environmental grants open Applications for Council’s Community Environmental Grants Program are now open.

Funding of $500 to $5000 is available to schools and community organisations to deliver projects that focus on environmental initiatives, education, management, conservation, enhancement and building capacity for long-term sustainability.

· visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ourcouncil/grants-and-funding

· Applications close 15 April.

Upcoming author talk

Residents will have the chance to hear an inspiring story of determination, connection, community and the Australian spirit next month when Lindt Cafe siege survivor, Selina Win Pe stops by to discuss her book on March 7 at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

Lockyer Valley residents packed the Stockyard Creek Hall to hear local government candidates put themselves forward on February 28.

Lockyer Valley residents met their local government candidates at Stockyard Creek Hall’s pre-election meeting on February 28. Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Funding of $500 to $5000 is available to schools and community organisations to deliver projects that focus on environmental initiatives.

Picture: LVRC

Tarampa Hotel Social Club presented Prenzlau Rural Fire Service with a Donation of $1000 on February 25 with representatives from both the hotel social club and Prenzlau Rural Fire Service.

Cleaning up communities

By Jacob Hayden

Communities across the country joined forces on Sunday March 3 to clean up Australia.

Among the towns across the region participating in Clean Up Australia Day were Fernvale and Marburg, where State Emergency Service crews joined the community to clean recreational areas.

At Twin Bridges in Fernvale, Somerset SES crews were joined by PCYC Emergency Services Cadets, Fernvale Girl Guides, Motley Crew 4WD Club members, and Somerset and Wivenhoe

Fish Stocking Association members, totalling 46 cleaners.

The team hauled large discarded items out of the Brisbane River, including tyres and pieces of shedding.

Friends of Lake Apex (FOLA) were joined by members and parents from the Glenore Grove Scout Group for a successful clean up in Gatton at the Lake Apex Parklands.

FOLA member Diane Lewin said the group collected three large bags of assorted rubbish and a bollard.

“Happily, over the years, the amount of rubbish has dwindled due to the efforts of a few wonderful local community members who habitually collect rubbish during their walks around the park,” she said.

In Marburg, the community got up early to clean the streets and was later joined by the SES.

Marburg and District Residents Association president Leo Faranda was glad to see the community come together.

“It’s a community event, it’s important for the environment, and we’re carrying on a tradition from Ian Kiernan from 1990 when he start-

ed this day,” Mr Faranda said.

“Since then there’s been about 22 million people who have volunteered their time.

“For Marburg, in particular, we’re a proud town, a tidy town, and we want to keep that tradition.”

Marburg SES member Brenda Berry said the town kept itself pretty clean.

“We had a lot of local residents in the past who cleaned up a lot everyday when they’re out walking, which helped keep our town neat and tidy,” she said.

Somerset SES member Paul Williams with Jenson and Riley from PCYC Emergency Services Cadets hauling a large pipe at Twin Bridges.

Members of Marburg SES and Marburg and District Residents Association teamed up to clean Marburg’s streets and creeks.

FOLA members were joined by members and parents from the Glenore Grove Scout Group for a successful Clean Up of the Lake Apex Parklands. Picture: FOLA

MOTORING

Doors open to all-rounder

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

Who’d have thought that, with a name sounding like a sleeveless under garment, or fitness centre for tiny tots, the Jimny would have cornered the market in its segment as an allround, on-road/off-road compact.

A matter of three doors has not held the small SUV back. In fact, it has become something of a cult car. Now a five-door version has shown up Down Under. In GLX premium spec, the newbie is not just a stretch version, sitting on a 340 mm longer wheelbase.

The ladder frame chassis has been beefed up with the addition of an extra cross-member; the transmission in automatic variants is stronger and adjoins a longer propeller shaft. The front suspension has been upgraded with stronger springs, recalibrated shock absorbers and a larger stabiliser bar, while front brakes are ventilated discs to dissipate heat.

Paul Dillon, general manager of Suzuki importer/distributor, in Queensland and norther Rivers, says the Jimny three-door has captured the market thanks to its ability to tackle ocean beaches, tough mountain terrain and true outback going.

“Adding a five-door to the range, while keeping the distinctive, funky Jimny styling, makes it not only an extraordinary off-road machine but also a head turner in suburbia.”

The Jimny five-door, like its little brother, is covered by Suzuki’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty.

STYLING

Up front the Jimny five-door repeats the threedoor layout with the hallmark Suzuki five-slot radiator taking centre spot, while a full-size ‘Prince Harry’ (think about it) with black cover and white rhino motif clings to the outside of a barn-style tailgate door, which has two open positions for ease of loading in restricted spaces.

In between the front and back is a wheelbase 340 mm longer than the three-door sibling, which with ground clearance of 210 mmm manages to maintain the pleasing proportions of little brother.

Two-and-single tone colours are on offer, the former teaming a new red metallic and chiffon ivory metallic with a bluish black pearl roof. Alternative monotones consist of a new grey metallic with the present jungle green, Arctic white pearl and bluish black pearl.

INTERIOR

With the four-seater three-door a proven favou-

rite suburban shuttle for one or two passengers, the five-door steps forward to carry more people over longer distances. Comfort levels in the rear have been lifted with the fabric seats having increased thickness, greater width and two incline positions.

The five-door also has three times more luggage space than the three-door with the seatbacks raised.

INFOTAINMENT

A nine-inch high definition display features wireless or USB smartphone connectivity, plus rear-view camera images. DAB digital radio includes four speakers – two in the front door and two in the back. A new binocular camera system has taken over from the single monocular unit and laser radar of the tree-door. The new camera presents a wider range of features including adaptive cruise control and night-time pedestrian recognition.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS

Suzuki’s K15B 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine is the tried-and-tested version found in the threedoor Jimny, peaking with 75 kW while spinning at a high 6000 rpm. This is backed up with 130 Nm of torque at 4000 revs. Transmissions are a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

SAFETY

Rear parking sensors are fitted as standard for the first time on a Jimny. Before now they were an option. There are dual front, side front and curtain airbags, plus two ISOFIX child seat anchorages in the back. Active safety is in the hands of anti-locking brakes, electronic stability

program, dual sensor brake support, lane departure warning, weaving alert and emergency stop signal. Hill start control and hill descent control complete the list.

DRIVING

The Jimny five-door four-speed auto on test tended to run out of puff on steeper inclines, the four-cog tranny running out of steam before changing down. On the flat the powertrain pulled off the mark without hesitation.

Fuel consumption was on the high side – 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the suburbs and 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road.

The longer wheelbase made for less choppy running over blemishes on the road. Braking, taking advantage of ventilated discs up from had no trouble pulling up the fully loaded vehicle without fading, even with repeated use.

The All Grip Pro drive train is also carried over from the three-door, heading up three selectable driving modes – two-wheel high, fourwheel high and four-wheel low – while taking advantage of similar 210 mm ground clearance.

Leaving the bitumen behind, essential aid is on tap via a robust full ladder frame, long travel, three-link suspension, teamed with rigid fullwidth axles front and rear for maximum traction.

SUMMARY

Jimny has made the jump from three-door compact to five-door compact-plus with ease. It’s now up to Suzuki to deliver on the inevitable clamour for the big brother to the three-door, which struggled under the demand for the genuine off-roader.

The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.

Put Charolais to the test

By Jacob Hayden

The Queensland Region Charolais Breeders is hosting the fourth annual Charolais Feedlot and Carcase Trial, and has invited all Charolais breeders to get their entries in.

Charolais Society of Australia Queensland Region president Ross Sticklen said the competition has grown in popularity very quickly.

“In our first year we had 54 entries then 135 and last year 320, the growth has been phenomenal considering it only kicked off in 2021, we hope to exceed 400 entries this year,” Mr Sticklen said.

“It doesn’t matter if you only want to enter one animal or a deck, we can take any number

of cattle you might like to enter as long as they are a minimum 50 per cent Charolais and exhibiting Charolais characteristics.”

Mr Sticklen said entrants gained valuable insight into their herd’s performance against some of the country’s best stud breeders.

“All entrants get a book with a photo of every animal as they enter and all their carcass data as well, for not only their animal but every animal in their class as well,” he said.

“It’s good to know where your cattle sit in the scheme of things and to compare your cattle against some of the best in the country.

“Breeders might look at using a different size, they’ll have a look at the data and they might have lacked a bit of fat coverage on their

Deaf children have a right to be understood, too

Deaf Children Australia is leading the charge towards providing deaf friendly resources and training in pre and primary schools across the country.

A DCA national survey revealed parents of deaf and hard of hearing children have raised concerns over a ‘lack of deaf awareness in schools’ which could impact their children’s learning outcomes and development.

Kilcoy resident Karla Tomlinson has a deaf 11-year-old son named Ollie and was one of thousands of parents across the country whose concerns were echoed in DCA’s survey results.

“All students, regardless of their abilities, have the right to fully participate and be understood by their teachers, school staff and peers,” Ms Tomlinson said.

“When it comes to additional assistance in an educational setting, there can be limited options for families who live in regional and rural areas, so it’s important for schools to show awareness and be prepared and do more to include children who require extra attention.”

‘Inadequate learning support from teachers’ and failure to meet learning outcomes in mainstream schools emerged as common concerns amongst the DHH community through the survey.

The lack of support at an educational level has flowed onto concerns around bullying (shared by 90 per cent of parents surveyed), missing out on making friends (84 per cent) and getting a good job (68 per cent).

To bridge the gap and build inclusivity within regional and rural communities, DCA has called upon schools, families and locals to provide insight into the challenges they faced when including, communicating and understanding DHH children.

Kilcoy mother Karla Tomlinson with her deaf 11-year-old son, Ollie.

Picture: CONTRIBUTED

DCA major projects head Sarah Brennan said limited skills and confidence about deaf awareness could leave both parties vulnerable to numerous challenges.

“Not only does it create a communication barrier in the immediate term, but it can significantly impact a child’s learning and development as they progress through school,” Mrs Brennan said.

“With help from regional and rural primary schools, we can develop resources that will address their direct concerns and hopefully lead to a more inclusive, productive environment.”

Visit deafchildrenaustralia.org.au

cattle in the last competition, so they might look for a size that can put a bit more fat in their progeny for the next competition.”

Mr Sticklen said the competition had a $10,000-plus prize pool split up against the classes.

“We have single entry steers and heifers, pens of three heifers and three steers as well through all three weight ranges,” he said.

“There’s a fair bit of prize money directed at that and the daily weight gain as well.”

Mr Sticklen said he loves working with the data and watching how the cattle progress from induction to slaughter.

“It’s not always the big stud breeders that win this competition, it could be anyone that

could win it, and I think that’s an exciting thing,” he said.

“The little local breeder can have a go and compete against some of the biggest studs in the country.”

The minimum entry liveweight is 300kg and 0 to 4 teeth at processing and no HGP.

Entries are now open and close on April 17, with cattle to arrive at Freeston Feedlot inWarwick on April 24.

Coordinated delivery is available from Moreton and Beaudesert Saleyards through Bartholomew & Co, the agent handling the books.

For more information or an entry form please call Brendan Scheiwe 0438 513 633 or Ross Sticklen on 0438 625 505.

The Charolais Society of Australia’s annual dinner at Oakes in Toowoomba, where the awards were given to the winners of the Queensland Region 2023 Feedlot and Carcass Competition.

Whether it is one entry or a truckload, the Charolais Society want you to nominate your cattle for the 2024 Charolais Feedlot and Carcase Competition.

Picture: CHAROLAIS SOCIETY

Fed funding to power down

The Federal Government has opened Round 1 of the $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund to help deliver energy upgrades and savings for community facilities in Ipswich and the Somerset Region, including public swimming pools, libraries, sporting clubs and community centres.

Ipswich City Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Somerset Regional Council can now apply under Round 1 of 2 for cofunding.

In total, the Fund could help unlock more than $200 million in high-impact upgrades, and the grants could help community facilities to lower their energy use and costs.

One-off grants of between $25,000 and $2.5 million will be available to councils across Australia, enabling them to invest in energysaving measures, such as replacing swimming pool heating systems with electric heat pumps, battery storage at sporting fields, and installing electric vehicle chargers for council fleets.

These grants are part of the $1.7 billion Energy Savings Package and are part of the government’s commitment to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy to more Australians.

Round 1 applications are open until 30 April 2024.

Grant guidelines and applications are available at business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/ community-energy-upgrades-fund-round-1

Grants will be awarded on merit after the close of applications.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said he wanted facilities that Australians know and love, like cricket grounds and local pools, to be able to make long overdue energy upgrades they need that will help them save on energy bills, freeing up funds for other critical community investments.

“By co-funding energy upgrades, the Alba-

nese Government is delivering the long-term investments we need to deliver cheaper, cleaner energy for the long-term,” Mr Bowen said.

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister said local governments were on the frontline of combating climate change, which is why the Federal Government was partnering on major projects to

save energy and decarbonise public facilities.

“By helping local governments decarbonise their operations, these projects can help drive the installation of energy efficiency and electrification technology across the economy, and make a real difference on the path to net zero,” Mrs McAllister said.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann

welcomed the opening of Round 1 of the Community Energy Upgrades Fund and said the new funding would help put downward pressure on councils’ power bills.

“I strongly encourage Ipswich City Council and Somerset Regional Council to apply for funding through the Community Energy Upgrades Fund.”

Award winning photography at Glen Rock Gallery

An exhibition by Gerard de Roo, titled Being Awarded, will be presented in Glen Rock Gallery from March 8 until April 3.

It will showcase a collection of award-winning and favourite photographs.

These will consist of panorama, colour and black and white photographs, all of which are framed and behind glass.

Gerard will be in attendance on Saturday March 9 from 10am-noon to answer any questions you may have.

All are welcome.

Glen Rock Gallery is in Esk Visitor Information Centre, 82 Ipswich Street, Esk.

It is open Tues – Fri 9am-4pm and Sat, Sun 9am – 2pm.

- CONTRIBUTED

Vegie garden revamp promotes healthy eating

Mt Whitestone State School students are lucky enough to attend one of 31 schools in the state teaming up with Pick of the Crop and OzHarvest to revamp their Stephanie Alexander vegetable gardens.

The aim of the program is to focus on a whole school healthy eating program with the aim to increase students’ vegetable and fruit intake.

The Pick of the Crop initiative was developed by Health and Wellbeing Queensland to increase opportunities for Queensland primary school students to learn about and eat more vegetables and fruit. Principal Leticia de Mey said it was a positive program for the students of MtWhitestone as they not only develop healthy eating habits but build relationships with local farmers and suppliers.

“We are in the process of inviting local farmers to our school to help map out what vegetables are best to plant and when, as well as visiting local farms to witness first hand the planting and harvesting process,” she said.

-CONTRIBUTED

Mt Whitestone

State School have teamed up with ‘Pick of Crop’ to revamp their vegetable garden. Picture:

‘Considering a Surf’ by Gerard de Roo.

Pictures: GLEN ROCK GALLERY

‘Morning Light’ by Gerard de Roo.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann with Somerset Regional Councillors Kylee Isidro and Jason Wendt, and council CEO Andrew Johnson, who attended last year’s Australian Council of Local Government forum in Canberra, where new funding was first announced for energy upgrades at community facilities. Picture: SHAYNE NEUMANN

‘Art is alive in Somerset’

By Jacob Hayden

The Fernvale Photography Group held a privateexhibitionopeningonFridaynight,March 1, at the Lowood Lions’ Open Door Gallery.

Gallery coordinator and Lowood Lions president Yvonne Hawkins officially opened the exhibition.

“We have a wonderful Fernvale Photography Group exhibition and it really shows that art is alive in Somerset, I think,” she said.

“Over the 18 months or so that we’ve been open we’ve had local artists exhibiting and I think it’s really amazing.

“I’d really like to thank Fernvale Photogra-

phy Group for having your exhibition here and I hope it’s a wonderful and successful month for you.”

The exhibition featured some surprising pieces alongside beautiful shots of landscapes, wildlife, flowers, sunrises, sunsets and more.

Congratulations goes to photographer Lana Keen, who won the Hanger’s Choice award for her piece ‘Bird in the Bush’.

The exhibition will run until the end of March.

Gallery open times are Thursday 9.30am12.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.30am2.00pm, and photographers will be in attendance over the weekends.

Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale board vice chairman Mark Leahy and Open Door Gallery coordinator Karen Leahy.

Lowood Lions president and Open Door Gallery Coordinator Yvonne Hawkinds, Fernvale Photography Group member Narelle Walker and Member for Blair Shayne Neumann.

Kaylene Smith, Ruby Otto, and Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann, grabbing a bite.

Stuart Corbett, Sandi Hook and Brian Keen.

Hanger’s Choice winner Lana Bird with her piece, ‘Bird in the Bush’. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Ron McGregor put his photography skills to the test at the exhibition opening.

Alan and Kellie Johnston from Laidley checking out the work on display.

PUZZLES

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1, 19-down Author of Alice'sAdventuresin Wonderland (5,7)

4 Practical (9)

9 Controller of meeting (5)

10 Ship’s petty officer (9)

11 Birds of prey (6)

12 Severe or harmful (8)

14 Makes a good point (10)

15 – de toilette (3)

17 Extraterrestrial craft (1.1.1)

19 Black and white (10)

23 Period of instruction (8)

24 Protozoan (6)

26 Music-makers (9)

27 Soldier of Hebrew Bible (5)

28 Replicated (9)

29 Sham (5)

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2 Argue noisily and angrily (7)

3 Waitstaff (7)

4 Bars (4)

5 Extremely greedy (10)

6 Govern incompetently (7)

7 Acrobatic apparatus (7)

8 Interpret (8)

13 Group of owls (10)

16 Rump (8)

18 Perfect (7)

19 See 1-across

20 Member of ancient Germanic tribe (7)

21 Breastbone (7)

22 Somewhat (6)

25 Utilised (4)

9-LETTER WORD

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim:

19 words: Good 28 words: Very good 38 words: Excellent

WORDFIT

3 LETTERS AID

4 LETTERS ARIA BIRD BYES COST DEEM FEDS HEAD PEWS PROD SEEP SLUM SPED STUD TSAR WETS

5 LETTERS ACUTE AGREE AORTA ATONE AWAIT AWARE AZURE CARAT COMET DENIM DETER DOZEN

No. 175

1 Who is the creator of comic strip Calvin and Hobbes?

2 Myocardial infarction is the medical name for what bodily occurance?

3 Quentin Tarantino’s (pictured) 2021 debut fiction book is a novelisation of which of his films?

4 Belmopan is the capital city of which Central American country?

5 In which decade was the Rubik’s Cube invented?

6 Lion’s mane is one of the largest species of which marine animal?

7 The geometric shape torus can be colloquially described as what kind of shape?

8 The annual music festival Coachella is held in which US state?

9 What is the main flavour of the sweet spread kaya?

10 Novelist and poet James Joyce was born in which country?

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The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

ODYSSEUS RETURNS

SBS, Sunday, 8.20pm

Born again: Kiwi Thomasin McKenzie stars in existential drama LifeAfterLife

LIFE AFTER LIFE

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

British novelist Kate Atkinson’s sweeping novel is lovingly adapted into a poetic four-part series, led by luminous Kiwi Thomasin McKenzie (TotallyCompletelyFine). Narrated by Lesley Manville and also starring Fleabag’s Sian Clifford and Killing Eve’s Sean Delaney, it’s a beautifully haunting tale that glides into the depths of life’s greatest questions, anchored by its stellar performances and moody soundtrack. That feeling of déjà vu is given a mind-bending sense of meaning through the story of Ursula Todd. Born in 1910 and strangled by her umbilical cord, her existence is reborn again and again, leaving her with a strange feeling of memories she can’t grasp. Faithfully retold, it’s a fantastical journey that lingers after the final scene.

THE OSCARS

Seven, Monday, 10am (encore 8.30pm)

“I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” joked comedian Jimmy Kimmel (pictured) when he was announced as the emcee of these showy movie awards. Apparently, the excitement with Barbiealso convinced him to front up for the tough gig again, which is renowned for its dazzling red carpet outfits as much as lulling its nominees into a sleep-like state with it stretching to around four hours. Aussie Margot Robbie’s stirring performance as the iconic doll isn’t nominated, but it’s up for Best Picture along with Oppenheimer, PoorThings, Maestroand KillersoftheFlowerMoon

DOUBLE PARKED

ABC TV Plus, Tuesday, 9.45pm

Greek mythology has bestowed humanity some of its most striking tales of power and morality, which have lived on for thousands of years. In this fascinating, attractively shot two-part doco, could a curious Greek politician threaten to splinter an ancient tale from fiction to fact? King Odysseus, the genius from Homer’s epic poem Odysseywho built the fabled Trojan Horse, is accepted as a mythical figure. But, back in 1991, Makis Metaxas (pictured) found an ancient tomb in Kefalonia that he claimed was Odysseus’s. Following controversy and political uproar, Metaxas’s buried story is now finally revealed, featuring archeologist Lazaros Kolonas going on record with what he found at the site.

Thursday, March 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Wang Gungwu

Lecture 2024. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.30

Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.30

11.25

12.15

Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Tenable. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R) 10.00 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PGas, R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.20 Secrets Of The Pyramids. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Then And Now: The River Thames. (PGa,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Final, PG) 8.40 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Venice. (Return, PGal)

9.30 The Vanishing Triangle. (Premiere, Mal)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 The Spectacular. (Malv) 11.50 Marion Jones: Press Pause. (PGas, R) 12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 5. 2.50 Exit. (Mals, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv)

7.30 ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold. (PG, R) A look at Swedish supergroup ABBA.

8.30 MOVIE: Made Of Honor. (2008, Msl, R) A man tries to win the heart of the woman he loves after she asks him to be the maid of honour at her wedding. Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Born To Kill? Herbert Mullin. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Black-ish. (PGal, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

IVF is given the funny treatment in this spirited Kiwi comedy. It stars the beguiling Madeline Sami – who won over fans with her hilariously over-thetop performance as a beer-swilling, Hawaiian shirt-wearing cop in the hit Deadloch Prebble (pictured, right, with Sami) as a same-sex couple going through the rounds of IVF. After years of disappointment, the pair are gobsmacked when they discover they are both accidentally pregnant at the same time. Tonight, Nat and Steph wrangle over who should go back to work and who should stay at home. There have been some rather twee moments, but this comical setup delivers some welcome belly laughs.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders.

8.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Newcastle Knights versus Canberra Raiders match.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Will and Hannah clash over a patient.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+asv, R) Benson and Carisi are baffled when a series of assaults have the same MO but different DNA evidence.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Friday, March 8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 House Of Gods. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 Back Roads: Cooktown, Queensland. (PG, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney visits a permaculture garden.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav)

Part 4 of 4. When a Texas oilman buys the entire village of Goodman’s Land, a string of grisly murders occur.

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Berlin. (Final, PG, R)

12.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

12.55 Belgravia. (PG, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 MOVIE: The Twilight Saga: New

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Woman. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News

At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight

With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00

Entanglement. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30

The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 I Want

To Make A Film About Women. (PG, R) 4.10

Light Years: Olive Cotton. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mav)

8.25 Endurance: Race The Pole: The Nimrod Expedition

1907-1909. Part 2 of 3.

9.20 Queens That Changed The World: Queen Who Would Be King – The Hatshepsut. (Ms)

Chronicles the life of Hatshepsut.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Departure. (Mav)

11.35 Sex And Sensibility. (MA15+ans, R)

12.25 A Way Of Seeing. (R) 12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 6. 2.50

Exit. (MA15+dl, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World

English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

SBS

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00

The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Broken Ties. (2023, Mav)

2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

6.40 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Brisbane Lions v Carlton.

9.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

10.15 Armchair Experts. (Return, M) Adam Cooney, Cam Luke and Georgie Parker present their unique analysis of the week in AFL.

11.00 Get On Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 The Arrangement. (Mav, R) Kyle tackles a huge obstacle on his new movie.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today.

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SBS

6am The

Big Steal. Continued. (1990, PG) 6.55 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.45 The King Of Comedy. (1983, PG) 10.45 Motherhood. (2018, M) 12.20pm Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 1.55 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.25 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 5.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 6.45 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Counting Cars. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. (Return) 6.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Brisbane Lions v Carlton.

6.40 Pawn Stars. 7.40 MOVIE: Runaway Bride. (1999, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.

NINE (8,

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Fix. (2022, PGa, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.

8.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Penrith Panthers match, with news and analysis.

9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) A veteran detective partners with a young officer with a death wish to uncover a drug-smuggling operation. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 7.40 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 9.45 MOVIE: Practical Magic. (1998, M) Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

TEN (5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGds, R) 9.30 Deal Or No

Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 12.00

10 News First: Midday. 1.00

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (Return) Everyday Aussie home cooks team up with some of the country’s finest chefs and go head-to-head in the kitchen.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Graham Norton is joined by Grammy-winning rapper Diddy, actors Ashley Jensen and George Mackay, TV show hosts Chris and Rosie Ramsey and English singer Jessie Ware.

10.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) A difficult rescue goes awry.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

10 PEACH (52, 11)

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 The Middle.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Australian Story: Driven – Minjee And Min Woo Lee. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: East Arnhem Land, NT Pt 1. (PG, R) Rae Johnston visits Arnhem Land.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Mas) Part 1 of 4.

8.25 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. Thursday discovers that Endeavour’s problems are greater than anybody could have suspected.

9.55 House Of Gods. (Ml, R) A man vies to lead his mosque.

10.50 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R)

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PG)

8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: East Fife Railway. An addition to Scotland’s rail network is unveiled.

9.20 The Wonders Of Europe: The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles. (PGav, R)

10.25 Those Who Stayed. (Ml) 11.05 The City Of Art. (Mln, R) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 7. 1.25 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 2.25 Exit. (MA15+adv, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A convicted drug smuggler returns to Australia.

7.30 MOVIE: Battle Los Angeles. (2011, Mlv, R) After alien invaders set their sights on Los Angeles, a recently retired marine sergeant returns to duty. Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez.

9.55 MOVIE: Unhinged. (2020, MA15+alv, R) A man makes a woman’s life a living hell. Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius.

11.40 The Irrational. (Mav, R)

1.35 The Arrangement. (Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R) A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.

11.25 MOVIE: Danny Collins. (2015, Madln, R) Al Pacino.

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.30 The Dog House. A man is hoping to find a best friend.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving.

9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mad, R) An asylum seeker struggling with isolation causes concern for the whole service.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) A wrongful termination case is investigated.

11.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 BOLD (53, 12)

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Sunday, March 10

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 The Cook

And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame:

Dr Harry Cooper. (PG, R)

6.30 Compass: “Welcome To Gayrabia” With Patrick Abboud. (PG) A look at queer Australian Arabs.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) The team joins Naomi in Saint Barnabas.

8.30 House Of Gods. (Ml) Ramadan sees large donations come into the mosque, solving Isa’s immediate cash flow problems.

9.30 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan.

11.25 Harrow. (Mav, R)

12.20 Significant Others. (MA15+s, R)

1.10 Sanditon. (Final, PG, R)

2.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Catalyst. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R)

9.15 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (Ml) 11.00 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS

Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Range Of Motion. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00

Surf Life Saving. Nutri-Grain Next Gen Series.

5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PGa, R) 5.35 WWII Women On The Frontline. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mystery Of The Puzzling Pyramids Egypt. (PGa) Explores the pyramids of Egypt.

8.20 Odysseus Returns. (PG) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at claims that the tomb of King Odysseus of Ithaca has been discovered.

10.20 The Day The Rock Star Died: Buddy Holly. Documents the death of Buddy Holly.

10.50 Mother Tongue. (R)

11.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Final stage. 1.05 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGa, R)

2.55 Chernobyl: The New Evidence. (PGa, R)

3.50 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00

The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 House Of

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.30 Why Planes Vanish: The Mystery Of Flight MH370. (PGa) An in-depth look at Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 which disappeared on 8 March 2014.

9.50 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.50 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav) Part 3 of 3.

11.50 Autopsy USA: Dana Plato. (Mad)

12.50 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Stone Cold. (2005, Masv, R) Tom Selleck.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

It is time for a commitment ceremony.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 Married To A Psychopath. (Mav) Takes a look at the search for Malcolm Webster.

11.15 The First 48: Bad Lick And Red Dawn. (Ma, R)

12.05 Family Law. (Ma, R)

12.55 Building Icons.

2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Back Roads. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.40 Planet America. (R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 My

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor and claim the grand prize of $500,000. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When Jesse sets out for a day sailing with his daughter, pirates seize their yacht, take the passengers hostage and attack him, leaving it up to his team to quickly find and rescue his daughter.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 11.00 Buy To Build. (R) 11.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (PGl) 3.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News. 6am

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6am The Middle. 9.00

Australian Survivor. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Ready Steady Cook. 1.30 The Middle. 2.30 So Help Me Todd. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6am Paris

Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 8.40 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 10.45 Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 12.20pm

Everybody Hates Johan. (2022, M, Norwegian) 2.10 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 4.00 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 6.10 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.30 Room. (2015, M) 10.40 I’m Your Man. (2021, M, German) 12.40am Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Dipper’s Destinations. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 To Be Advised. 5.30 MOVIE: Dolittle. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019, M) 10.00 MOVIE: War. (2007, MA15+) Midnight Resident Alien. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Far From Home. (PG) Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

8.30 The 2010s: Trump – The Disruptor. (Ma) Revisits the phenomenon of both the Donald Trump candidacy and presidency.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency:

Where There’s A Will… (M)

A 15-year-old is rushed to St George’s.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Blanca. (Malv)

11.40 Silent Road. (Ma)

3.30 22 Kids And Counting. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.30 The Oscars. (PGalv, R) A ceremony honouring achievements in filmmaking over the past year, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Films nominated for Best Picture include Oppenheimer, Barbie, PoorThingsand KillersoftheFlower Moon. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

12.00 MOVIE: Someone Is Watching. (2000, Mlv, R) Stefanie Powers.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) It’s time for Feedback Week.

9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) Follows a new group of hopefuls on their journey to becoming parents with the help of IVF.

10.00 100% Footy. (Return, M) Features the latest rugby league news.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Court Cam. (Mav, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.55 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.45 Hello SA. (PG) 2.15 Talking Honey. (PG,

6.00

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team hunts for a young man who used napalm-style bombs to attack his targets.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, March 12

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R)

10.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Kew

Gardens: Season By Season. 11.00 Food

Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The 2010s. (Ma, R)

3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Point:

Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35

The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Swap. (PG, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Jodie Whittaker. (PGa, R)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: A Child Of Gaza.

A child’s view of the war in Gaza.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.05 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv)

12.00 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v, R) 12.35 Trom. (Mv, R) 3.10 22 Kids And Counting. (PGl, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Roast Of John Cleese. (M) Hosted by Shane Jacobson.

9.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Ml) Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of a Puerto Rican restaurant struggling to keep the business afloat.

10.10 Born To Kill? BTK – Dennis Rader. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of Dennis Rader.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Chris Benoit. (MA15+adv)

12.10 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

12.40

(R)

NINE (8, 9)

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Feedback Week continues.

9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Travel Guides

9GEM (81, 92)

TEN (5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Bold. (PGads, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R)

Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 1.50 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00

Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGads) 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) Gibbs and McGee head to Alaska as the team works to uncover the conspiracy behind the serial killer.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) A CIA officer and three others are killed.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 So Help Me Todd. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The King Of Queens. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am The

1.30pm

7MATE (74) 6am

Danish)

Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 10.00 I’m Your Man. (2021, M, German)

Room. (2015, M) 2.15 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 4.35 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 11.00 Fellinopolis. (2020, PG, Italian) 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

TEN (5, 1)

10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGads) 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No

6.00 Back Roads. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. (MA15+as) Adam does his first shift at a posh private hospital.

9.50 Planet America.

10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.30 Grand Designs. (R) 1.20 Tenable. (R)

2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia’s Sleep Revolution. (PGa) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Hidden Volcano Abyss. (Mal) Takes a look at the devastating 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai.

9.30 Kin. (MA15+lv) Bren’s chaos reaches an apex.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Blinded. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv) 3.15 22 Kids And Counting. (PGa, R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10.00

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom. (Mav, R) Examines the 1997 kidnapping and murder of 39-year-old Kerry Whelan.

10.50 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (PGa, R)

1.00 To Be Advised.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad) Crews race to a call for a slashed throat.

8.30 FBI: International. (Md) When an American basketballer suffers a heart attack in a Belgrade strip club, the FBI fly team investigates the possibility of foul play with Zoey McKenna, a new agent appointed by US legal attaché Dandridge.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS

SBS

SBS

Australian herd eases

Following three years of herd growth leading to the largest cattle herd in 10 years in 2023, the Australian cattle herd is expected to ease by less than 1 per cent to 28.6 million head by June 30, 2024, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s) latest cattle industry Projections.

Female retention remains above long-term averages, particularly within northern production systems, illustrating that the herd has entered a maintenance phase as elevated turnoff has been driven by high supply rather than producer intention to destock.

MLA manager of marketing Stephen Bignell said female retention remaining above average was an element which is contributing to the Northern Australian cattle herd staying in a growth phase.

“Following an above average wet season across much of the north of the country, the cattle herd is expected to grow further, especially as consistent rainfall events brought on by cyclones and low-pressure weather systems continue throughout the summer,” Mr Bignell said.

“For the southern herd, we expect it to constrict further into 2024 as it reaches maturity.

“This leads to increased turnoff while the

cattle cycle enters a herd maintenance phase.

“This dynamic is influenced by the 2023 New South Wales female slaughter rate averaging 48 per cent, above the long-term benchmark of 47 per cent.”

A focus on productivity and genetics from Australian cattle producers during the 202022 rebuild has resulted in a resilient breeding herd.

“This means that the herd reaction to higher turnoff rates will be less severe than in previous years,” Mr Bignell said.

“We expect solid numbers of young cattle in the coming seasons both through the northern and southern systems.”

MLA also projects a lift in the slaughter rate which will drive production close to record levels in 2025.

However, labour availability remains a concern for processors, especially as the number of processor-ready cattle increases.

Carcase weights will fall during these high production years, through will remain well above long-term averages, thanks to the investments in genetic profile, and consistent improvements to Australia’s feedlot sector.

MLA

The Northern Australian cattle herd is expected to grow further, while the Southern herd is expected to constrict this year. Picture: MLA

Diagnostic testing confirmed the species is Varroa jacobsoni, notVarroa destructor.

Secondary testing is now being conducted to determine if the mite is carrying exotic viruses of honeybees, and if any other exotic bee pests are present.

Biosecurity Queensland is undertaking tracing activities to identify the potential source of the mite and likelihood of spread.

Surveillance will be conducted in conjunction with the Queensland bee industry and the

Australian Government to determine if there are any more varroa mites in the surrounding area.

As a precautionary measure to minimise risk of varroa mite spread, effective immediately, a movement control order (MCO) is in place for hives in surrounding localities to the Port of Brisbane.

Restrictions apply to the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products (including honey) and used bee keeping equipment.

Report varroa mite to Biosecurity Queensland online or by calling 13 25 23.

Keep up to date with the latest information by subscribing to DAF’s bee e-alert.

BIOSECURITY QUEENSLAND

Local beekeepers are urged to watch their hives closely after a single varroa mite was detected in a sentinel beehive at the Port of Brisbane.

Produce market report

FRUIT:

· LEMONS:Eureka$20-$25[$22.50]1/2CP,Eureka No1 $20-$45[$31.50] Best $50 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $20-$60[$40] BulkCP, Eureka No1 $45-$60[$52.50] CP, Eureka No2 $5$40[$22.50]BulkCP.

· MANDARINS:AfourerNo1$95-$104[$99.50] 13KgCtn.

· MANGOES:KensingtonPrideNo1Small>20 $25-$30[$27.50]SLTray.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Borlotti $8-$10[$9] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$6[$4.80] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$8[$6.50] Kg, Round S’lessNo1MachineP’kd$2-$5[$4]Kg,Snake Loose$7-$10[$8.50]Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.40-$2.60[$2] Bunch, Large $6-$12[$8] 10KgBag, Medium $10-$16[$12] 10KgBag, Small $6-$12[$8] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $20-$30[$25] Best $36 10KgBag, Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: $1.20-$3[$2.30] Kg, No1 $30$40[$33.40] 8KgIPk, No2 $20-$30[$22.60] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $24-$40[$32.40] 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI:$26-$30[$28.40]2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $6-$8[$7] Each, Ballhead Large $5-$6[$5.50] Each, Ballhead Medium $3.50-$4[$3.75] Each, Red $4-$10[$8] Best $12 Each, Red No1 $50-$65[$62.50] Best $70 Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $30$55[$47.60]Best$60Carton.

· CARROTS: $14-$22[$19] Best $24 15KgCtn, $12-$22[$18]Best$24Bag,$12-$22[$18]Best $25 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$22[$18] Best $24 Bag, Pre-pack $14-$24[$19] Carton, Dutch $1.20-$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$30]10KgCtn.

· CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $45-$65[$62.50] Best $70 Carton, No2 $10-$30[$19.80] Carton, Caulini$20-$24[$22]Best$262KgCtn.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $30$55[$46.30] Best $60 16KgCtn,Wombok No2 $16-$30[$20.80]16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20-$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.40 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2.40[$1.95] Best$3Bunch,Pakchoy$1.20-$2[$1.75]Best $2.20Bunch.

· EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$22] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$30[$27] 6KgCtn, Continental $14-$20[$17] 7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple $12$20[$15] 7KgTray, Purple $12-$18[$17] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $18$24[$22]Best$267KgTray,PurpleNo1Glasshouse$16-$20[$19]Best$247KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, GreenSleeves$2-$3[$2.50]250g,RedSleeves $2-$3[$2.50]Best$3.50250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$15] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $18-$24[$21] Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $20-$32[$31] Best $36 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $12$24[$17.20] Best $26 Carton, Headed No2 $2-$8[$5] Carton, Hearts $16-$20[$18] Carton, Open Varieties $8-$14[$11] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$14[$13]Best$16Carton,OpenVarieties

RedOak$10-$14[$13]Best$16Carton.

· MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$9[$8.50] Best $9.50 Kg, Cups $6-$8[$7.25] Kg, Flats $7$9[$8.50]Best$9.50Kg.

· PARSLEY: Continental $1.60-$2.50[$2.25] Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $2$2.50[$2.30]Best$2.60Bunch,EnglishLarge Bunch $1.60-$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.50 Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.20-$2[$1.70] Best $2.20Bunch.

· PARSNIPS: $35-$50[$42.50] Best $55 10KgCtn,$20-$30[$27.50]Best$355KgCtn.

· SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.20-$2.40[$2.08] Best$2.50Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.60-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.20-$2.40[$2]

Best$2.80Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn, Gold No1Large$18-$26[$22]Best$309LCtn,Gold No1 Medium $22-$36[$29] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $20-$30[$25] Best $369LCtn,GoldNo1Small$26-$40[$35]Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $24$40[$34]Best$459LCtn.

· SWEET CORN: No1 $16-$26[$23] Best $30 18LCtn, No2 $12-$16[$14] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24$40[$35]18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1.40-$2.20[$2] Best $2.40 250gLP, Egg Extra $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn,EggNo1ExLarge$24-$30[$27]Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $20-$30[$25] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $20$26[$23]Best$3010KgCtn,EggNo1Medium Large $22-$28[$25] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg

No1 Small $16-$22[$19] Best $24 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $26 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $8-$20[$14] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $36-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $12-$18[$14]

10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $20$32[$26] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $18-$30[$24] Best $32 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $18-$30[$27] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $14-$24[$21] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $16-$28[$24] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $16-$20[$18] 10KgCtn.

· TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$30[$25] 10KgBag, White$20-$26[$23]Best$3010KgBag.

· ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8$18[$13] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $12-$20[$16] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $16-$28[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $16-$26[$21] Best $2810KgCtn,GreenNo1Small<140mm$16$28[$23]Best$3010KgCtn,GreenNo1Small Medium $16-$28[$24] Best $30 10KgCtn, GreenNo2$8-$16[$12]10KgCtn.

HEAVY VEGETABLES:

· ONIONS: Salad Red $2-$3[$2.40] 1KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $8$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 6175mm $20-$26[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $10-$16[$11] 10KgBag, White$32-$40[$35]10KgCtn.

· POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40-$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28-$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $36-$40[$38] 20KgBag, Washed RedMedium$32-$36[$34]15KgCtn,Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$37.20] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$30] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, WashedWhite $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag,Washed White Large $20-$28[$26] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$36[$30.60] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$34] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$37] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30$38[$31] 20KgBag,WashedWhite Small $30$40[$38] Best $50 15KgBag, Washed White Small$36-$40[$39]Best$5020KgBag.

· PUMPKINS: Butternut $22-$28[$25] Best $30 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 60c-90c[75c] Best $1 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 70c-90c[80c] Best $1 Kg, Jap $14$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 40c-80c[70c] Best 90c Kg, Jap No2 30c50c[40c]Kg,

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market InformationServices

Strong demand for cattle

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS

Saturday February 24

Droughtmaster Steers hit $1,535 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a good quality yarding of predominately restocker steers. All descriptions sold to a fully-firm to dearer market for the choice pens. Heifers with breeding potential met strong competition.

Gregory & Jimmy Saverin, Eagleby sold Droughtmaster steers 2 years for $1,535. Charolais x steers 2 years account Eurara Pty Ltd, Innisplain sold for $1,520. MtWalkerWood Pty Ltd,MountWalkersoldDroughtmastersteers2 years fir $1,475. Brangus steers 18 months account JD Grazing, Dugandan sold for $1,400. Howard & Chris Head, Boonah sold Angus x steers 15 months for $1,340. Steve Green, Purga sold Charbray steers 15 months for $1,340. Droughtmaster steers 14 months account Mike Bauer, Hoya sold for $1,300. Dave & Barbara Smith, Beaudesert sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1,270. Droughtmaster weaner steers account The Russell Family Trust, Dugandan sold for $1,180. Produce To Be Proud Of, Innisplain sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1,140. Chris & Christine Franklin, Beaudesert sold Charbray weaner steers for $1,130. Simmental x weaner steers account The Oppermann Family, Maroon sold for $1,120.

JD Grazing sold Brangus heifers 18 months for $1,160. Santa heifers18 months account Peter & Carmel Flemming, Hoya sold for $1,200. Janet Wright, Coochin sold Santa x heifers 15 months for $940. Droughtmaster heifersaccountBrian&KathleenPanitz,Rathdowney sold for $900. Greg Thomas, Laravale sold Droughtmaster x heifers 18 months for $900. The Russell Family Trust sold Charbray heifers 12 months for $890. Droughtmaster heifers 12 months account The Braes Grazing Company, Birnam sold for $770.

Katie Leask, Wivenhoe Pocket, sold Charolais x cows for $1,150. New Water Feedlot, Tabooba sold Charbray cows for $1,100. The Braes Grazing Company sold Droughtmaster cows & calves for $1,340.

The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 9th March, 2024 commencing at 9.30am.

EUMUNDI SALEYARDS

Tuesday February 27

267 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. Steers continued to sell to a strong market. Cows came back a little in value, while vealer heifers were again easier. Lyn Hughes, Kandanga, sold a lineofmilktoothRedBrangusheifersfor$930. Cochrane Livestock Partners, Kandanga, sold a line of Angus cross steers for $1000. Steven Hamilton, Carters Ridge, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $2200 and a line of steers for $1100. Katrina Makings, Mt Pleasant, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1480. Richardson Family, Cooroy, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1110 and $1060. Tony Patch, Kureelpa, sold Charbray cows for $1470. Ramon DeVere, Kureelpa, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1100 and $1000. John Schmidt, Mt Mee, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1180, $940 and $840. Lilly Garrett, Amamoor, sold young Charbray steers for $850, $820 and $750. Jenny Adamski, Kandanga, sold Droughtmaster steers for $840.

MORETON SALEYARDS

Tuesday February 27

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded of 446 head of cattle. Fewer cattle came to hand this week with more heavy export types penned. Trade yearlings sold at firm rates to last week. Prime 2 and 4 tooth ox were dearer than last week. Light and medium cows lost the gains of last week, but heavy cows were fully firm. A plainer selection of restockers and weaners suitable to return to the paddock sold to strong competition to be fully firm on last week’s strong sale.

Weaner Steers, C & L Davy, Angus, 371.2c/ kg, $928/head.

Weaner Heifers, W Josey, Brahman X, 291.2c/kg, $497/head.

Feeder Steers, G Phillips, Charbray, 367.2c/ kg, $1395/head.

Feeder Heifers, P Dolan, Santa, 279.2c/kg, $1150/head.

4 Tooth Heifers, Parkdale Farming, Charolais, 280c/kg, $1851/head.

2/4 Tooth Ox, Boonaroo Past, Charolais X, 307.2c/kg, $1920/head.

Potential Foster Cow, Boyland Farms, Jersey, 287.2c/kg, $1191/head.

Pen of Medium Cows, M Baker, DroughtMaster X, 257.2c/kg, $1414/head.

Heavy Cows, Mezzies Place, Angus, 244.2c/ kg, $1544/head.

Bulls, W & S Norton, Angus, 270.2c/kg, $2661/head.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS

Friday February 23

Shepherdson and Boyd reported an increased yarding of 2160 head for their fortnightly store sale at Toogoolawah. Strong competition was seen on the steer portion of the draft with prices easing slightly in line with all other centrescenters this week. Feeder heifers and breeder heifers while selling extremely well did not maintain the vibrant prices of last sale. Backgrounder heifers are finding less competition, after feeder prices have reduced by approxapprox. 30-40 cents/kg. Small 4-5 mths weaner heifers met the toughest market of the day. Cows maintained the prices of last sale with a larger yarding of cows. Cows and calves sold to a strong market with good competition.

Runge Grazing of Kilcoy sold Santa X steers 20mths old for $1520/head & $1510/ head. Grant Ward of Toogoolawah sold Brangus X steers 20mths old for $1490/head. Two

Tons Stock and Plant of Harlin sold Droughtmaster Feeder steers 18mths old for $1450/ head. Crank InductriesIndustries of Christmas Creek sold Angus X steers 16mths old for $1400/head. Erins Homes of Bromelton sold Droughtmaster steers 14mths old for $1330/ head. Colinton station sold Charbray X steers 14mths old for $1340/head. The Tinney Family of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X steers 14mths old for $1320/head. Peter Buhle of Kalbar sold a quality pen of Charolais X steers 12-14mths old for $1300/head. Greendale Cattle Co of Tambo sold a run of 130 Charbray and Brangus Steers 10-14mths old with pens topping at $1290, $1240 and $1160/head. Peter & Brenda McGreevy of Anduramba sold Angus Steers 12-14mths old for $1220/head.

D & E Spring of Colinton sold Droughtmaster steers 12mths old for $1180/head. A & E Marriott of Nanango sold Charolais weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1180/head. The Schmidt Family of Fernvale sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $1110/head. G & L Christensen of Kilcoy sold Santa X steers 10-12mths old for $1070/head. Tom Crowley of Buaraba sold Charolais X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1030/head. Rudbug P/L of Jimna sold Santa X steers 12-14mths old for $1160/head. G & D Geysing of Wondai sold Limousin steer calves 5-6mths old for $850/ head.

A quality line of Droughtmaster heifers 20mths old for $1320 and $1190. A & L Bechley of Colinton sold Charolais X feeder heifers 20mths old for $1160/head. Peter Buhle of Kalbar sold Charolais X heifers 16mths old for $1040/head. A & E Marriott of Nanango sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $1000/head. V & J Altass sold Angus X heifers 16mths old for $990/head. Helen Clarke of Beaudesert sold Euro X heifers 14mths old for $950/head. Russell Clark of Beaudesert sold Santa X heifers 10mths old for $780/head. B & P Runge sold Santa X heifers 10-12mths old for $760 and $740/head. Greendale Cattle Co of Tambo sold a run of Charbray and Brangus heifers 10-12mths old for $750, $740 and $725/head. Colinton station sold a run of 59 Charbray heifers 12mths old for $740/head. Rudbug P/L of Jimna sold Santa X heifers 12mths old for $750/head. G & J Cahill of Christmas Creek sold Simmental X heifers 12mths old for $750/head. Tom Crowley sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $720/head. Mount Moon Pastoral of Croftby sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $680/head. G & D Geysing of Wondai sold Limo weaner heifers 5-6mths old for $600/ head.

Simmental X cows and calves account of J & L Wendt of Fernvale sold for $1720/unit. W & T Davis of Linville sold middle aged Droughtmaster cows and calves 2-3mths old for $1520/head. A & B Little sold Brangus Cows 11 years old and calves 4-5mths old for $1620/head. M & S Symes of Eidsvold sold Aged Santa Cows PTIC for $1400/head. Bindalong of Blackbutt sold Droughtmaster Cows 9 years old for $1200/head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all of their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale will be on Friday the 8th of March, starting at 9am.

Unjoined Droughtmaster Heifers 20mths old account of Justin Mangan from Nanango sold to a top of $1320 at Shepherdson and Boyd’s store sale at Toogoolawah on February 23.

Picture: SHEPHERDSON AND BOYD

Adventist Community Kitchen

•฀1st฀2nd฀3rd฀and฀5th฀Monday฀of฀the฀month,฀5.15pm6.45pm,฀free฀meals฀all฀welcome,฀49฀North฀St฀Gatton฀ 0419658914

Al-Anon

•฀6pm฀Mon฀Lutheran฀Hall฀Spencer฀St฀Gatton฀0488216123฀

Alcoholics Anonymous

•฀7pm฀Wed฀Peace฀Lutheran฀Hall฀Gatton฀0419725801,฀ 10.30am฀Thu฀0419725801,฀7pm฀Sun฀0413105825฀Zion฀

Lutheran฀Hall฀Minden

Art & Culture Project

•฀Free฀fortnightly฀art/craft,฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre฀ 54623355

Ballet Classes for Adults

•฀Tue฀2pm,฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀Esk,฀free฀tuition,฀no฀ previous฀experience฀necessary฀0448843644

Bingo

•฀Shop฀5฀Laidley฀Mall,฀Thu฀9.30am-12pm฀&฀Fri฀7pm-10pm,฀ run฀by฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Community฀Disability฀Association฀ enq฀0412108945

Bingo

•฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀Lowood,฀Mon฀7pm,฀Thu฀ 10.30am,฀$28,฀0423833954

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks

•฀6pm-8.30pm฀Wed฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ Lowood฀0412470875฀FB฀@ukefreaks฀

CAMS Multicultural Program

•฀Support฀for฀multicultural฀community฀members,฀Lockyer฀ Community฀Centre฀0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee Monthly Meet

•฀Last฀Sun/mth,฀Tilly’s฀Auto฀Cafe,฀red฀shop,฀main฀St฀Moore฀ 0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

•฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Wed/mth฀Gatton฀Uniting฀Church฀54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults)

•฀Coominya฀Public฀Hall฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀$5฀0412685125

Community Auslan classes

•฀Sat฀9am-12pm,฀learning฀through฀everyday฀activities,฀ address฀available฀on฀request,฀text฀only฀0404885138

Community Playgroups

•฀Hatton฀Vale฀Uniting฀Church฀Tue฀9:30am฀0427536513;฀ Grantham฀S.S.฀Wed฀9am฀5468฀3777;฀Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀S.S.฀ Thu฀9am฀5462฀7271;฀Gatton฀S.S.฀Thu฀9:15am฀5466฀3333;฀ Glenore฀Grove฀S.S.฀Fri฀9am฀5466฀6111;฀Grandchester฀S.S.฀ Mon฀8:30am฀5466฀9222;฀Kentville฀S.S.฀Thu฀9am฀5411฀ 5111;฀Laidley฀Uniting฀Church฀Mon฀9:30am฀5403฀2198;฀ Laidley฀Community฀Ctre฀for฀Babies฀Mon฀10am฀5465฀1889;฀ Laidley฀Community฀Ctr฀Wed฀9:30am฀5465฀1889;฀Laidley฀ District฀S.S.฀Thurs฀9am฀5466฀8222;฀Laidley฀Uniting฀Church฀ Thu฀9:30am฀5403฀2198;฀Laidley฀St฀Mary’s฀Fri฀8:30am฀ 5465฀1420;฀Lockrose฀S.S.฀Wed฀8:30am฀5465฀8249;฀Mt฀ Whitestone฀S.S.฀Fri฀9:30am฀5462฀6717;฀Tenthill฀S.S.฀Mon฀ 9am฀5468฀8088;฀Minden฀Baptist฀Church฀music฀play฀Thu฀

Fri Mar 8

•฀Women’s฀Drumming฀Circle฀to฀acknowledge฀and฀ celebrate฀International฀Women’s฀Day,฀inc.฀light฀lunch,฀ Lockyer฀Community฀Centre,฀9.30am-1pm,฀54623355

Sat Mar 9

•฀Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀Community฀Markets฀Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀ Community฀Hall,฀8am-12pm,฀plants,฀live฀music,฀ delicious฀morning฀teas,฀Tenthill฀Woodturning,฀‘Froth฀and฀ Bubbles’,฀fresh฀local฀mangoes,฀local฀pure฀honey฀and฀ so฀much฀more,฀stalls฀$10,฀followed฀by฀International฀ Women’s฀Day฀Lunch฀at฀12.30pm,฀all฀funds฀to฀MMC฀ Community฀Centre฀Inc.฀Info฀Helen฀0418716057

•฀Toogoolawah฀Pictures฀‘Force฀of฀Nature:฀The฀Dry฀2’,฀ Alexandra฀Hall,฀doors฀7pm฀movie฀7.20pm-9.30pm,฀ children฀$8,฀adults฀$10,฀families฀$30,฀no฀EFTPOS,฀hot฀ dogs,฀pop฀corn,฀snack฀bar,฀please฀book฀by฀message฀ ‘Toogoolawah฀Pictures’฀on฀Facebook฀or฀text/call฀ 0467301924

Sun Mar 10

•฀Bazza’s฀Country฀Music฀Walk฀Up฀Show฀can฀no฀longer฀be฀ held฀on฀a฀Sunday฀at฀the฀Gatton฀View฀Hotel฀due฀to฀new฀ management฀enquiries฀0402058098฀or฀54266331

•฀Gatton฀View฀Hotel฀due฀to฀new฀management฀enquiries฀ 0402058098฀or฀54266331

Tue Mar 12

•฀Tai฀Chi฀for฀Health,฀free฀introduction฀and฀information฀ class,฀Glenore฀Grove฀Community฀Hall,฀Brightview฀ Rd,฀6.30pm,฀participants฀using฀mobility฀aides฀are฀ welcome.

COMMUNITY EVENTS BILLBOARD

9.30฀see฀Facebook.

Community Tech Program

•฀Free฀45min฀tech฀sessions,฀Wed,฀Thu,฀Lockyer฀Community฀ Centre฀Gatton฀54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting

•฀1st฀Mon/mth฀6.30pm฀0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up

•฀4th฀Sun/mth฀Laidley฀Pioneer฀Village,฀11am-4pm.฀ 0428502262

Creative Healing Hub

•฀Located฀at฀Laidley฀Youth฀Centre฀and฀Toy฀Wiz,฀events฀ include:฀healing,฀meditation,฀various฀arts฀and฀craft.฀Classes฀ $20-$25.฀Contact฀0421842992฀for฀bookings,฀times฀and฀ more฀information.

CWA Craft & Friendship Day

•฀3rd฀Thu/mth฀9am-12pm฀Glamorgan฀Vale฀hall฀0459320538฀

Darts

•฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀Lowood,฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀7pm,฀ 0423833954

Devotional Meeting

•฀All฀Faiths,฀hosted฀by฀Baha’i฀community,฀1st/3rd฀Wed/mth฀ 7pm฀0429861086

Digital Tech Hub

•฀Wed฀&฀Thu฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre฀54623355

Emergency Relief Program

•฀Support฀for฀those฀experiencing฀financial฀challenges,฀food฀ and฀fuels฀vouchers฀(eligibility฀criteria฀applies)฀Mon,฀Wed,฀

Thu Mar 14

•฀Peace฀Ladies฀Stalls฀in฀front฀of฀IGA฀Gatton,฀8am-11am. •฀Lowood฀Senior฀Citizens,฀morning฀with฀a฀guest฀speaker฀ from฀Somerset฀Assist,฀Lowood฀QCWA฀Hall,฀9.15am,฀ cost฀$3,฀all฀welcome฀0447489875

Fri Mar 15

•฀St฀Patrick’s฀Day฀Celebration,฀Alexandra฀Hall฀

Toogoolawah,฀live฀music฀with฀Billy฀Guy,฀prizes฀for฀best฀ dressed฀in฀Irish฀style,฀7pm,฀bar฀and฀nibbles,฀$25pp฀ (no฀eftpos),฀tickets฀from฀Two฀Galahs฀Gallery,฀enq฀ 0408379894฀or฀0428549268

Sat Mar 16

•฀Forest฀Hill฀Annual฀Artisan’s฀Gathering,฀Forest฀Hill฀

Fri,฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre,฀54623355

Esk 50 & Over Club

•฀Wed฀9am฀CWA฀Hall฀0413443261

Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo

•฀Bowls฀Club฀Thu฀11am฀0412824267

Esk Community Choir

•฀Tues฀5:30pm฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀0477540507

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup

•฀For฀ages฀0-100,฀fortnightly฀Thu฀9am-11am,฀CWA฀Hall฀ Heap฀St฀0449842965

Esk Glen Rock Stitchers

•฀Thu฀9am,฀Anglican฀Church฀Hall,฀Esk฀0417798460

Esk Men’s Shed

•฀12฀Heap฀St,฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀9am-12pm฀0466721919

Fernvale Art Group

•฀Thu฀9.30am-12.30pm,฀Fernvale฀Community฀Hall,฀ 0407072926

Free Craft

•฀2nd฀Thu/mth฀12pm฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre฀54623355

Gatton & District Historical Society

•฀6:30pm฀3rd฀Mon/mth฀Caffey฀Hall฀Gatton฀Historical฀Village฀ 0420967022฀

Gatton Senior Citizens

•฀13฀North฀St.฀Mon฀&฀Thu฀Euchre฀9am,฀1st฀Tue/mth฀HOY,฀ 2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth฀Craft฀Days,฀3rd฀Tue/mth฀social฀ days฀9:30am.฀Morning฀tea฀&฀raffles,฀lunch฀supplied฀ 0439030677฀

School฀of฀Arts,฀8am,฀stallholders,฀local฀businesses,฀ local฀community฀groups,฀local฀support,฀beverages฀ and฀sausage฀sizzle,฀browse฀the฀stalls฀and฀see฀what฀ treasures฀you฀can฀find,฀organised฀by฀Team฀Jody,฀ fundraising฀for฀the฀Leukaemia฀Foundation,฀0402085260

•฀Afternoon฀Melodies฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Hall,฀13฀ North฀St฀Gatton,฀starts฀1.30pm,฀cost฀$7,฀0439030677฀ (Mon-Fri)

•฀Glamorgan฀Vale฀Hall฀Easter฀Carnival,฀5pm-9pm,฀ Glamorgan฀Vale฀Hall,฀BBQ,฀hot฀food,฀bar,฀ham฀wheel,฀kids฀ rides,฀face฀painting,฀Easter฀Bunny,฀multi-draw฀raffles,฀ music฀by฀Kev฀Smith,฀0402฀026฀706

•฀Junction฀View฀Hall฀Social฀Night฀and฀Trivia฀6pm,฀please฀ bring฀a฀plate฀of฀food฀to฀share,฀cash฀bar฀available,฀gold฀ coin฀to฀play฀trivia,฀0409614651

Wed Mar 20

•฀Harmony฀Week฀communal฀social฀lunch฀inc.฀opening฀ of฀Community฀Kitchen฀Facility,฀11.30am฀–฀1.30pm,฀ Lockyer฀Community฀Centre,฀14฀Crescent฀St,฀Gatton.฀ 54623355

Thu Mar 21

•฀CAMS฀Program฀Multicultural฀Social฀BBQ฀Littleton฀Park฀ Gatton,฀4.30pm-6.30pm,฀run฀by฀Lockyer฀Community฀ Centre฀54623355

Fri Mar 22

•฀Food฀Truck฀Night฀in฀Esk,฀4pm-8pm,฀BYO฀tables฀and฀ chairs,฀3฀hot฀food฀vendors฀and฀1฀hot/cold฀dessert฀ vendor,฀Colonial฀Plaza฀carpark,฀0437110789

Sat Mar 23

•฀Lowood฀Slimmers฀bus฀trip,฀Downsteam฀Railway฀

Gatton Table Tennis

•฀9.30am-12pm฀Tue,฀Woodlands฀Rd฀0427912051

Gatton Quilters

•฀9.30am฀3rd฀Sat/mth,฀Gatton฀State฀School฀Hall฀ 0438727355฀

Gatton Village Markets

•฀1st฀Sun/mth,฀Lake฀Apex,฀0492831969

Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group

•฀Tue฀9am,฀91฀Western฀Hwy฀Gatton,฀0439700716

Glamorgan Vale QCWA

•฀1st฀Thu/mth฀9am฀Glamorgan฀Vale฀Community฀Hall฀ 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc

•฀10am-2pm฀2nd฀Sun/mth฀697฀Glamorgan฀Vale฀Rd฀see฀ Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting

•฀2nd฀Mon/mth฀1pm฀0419642913,฀craft฀1st฀3rd฀&฀4th฀Mon/ mth฀1pm฀QCWA฀Hall฀0459320538

Glenore Grove QCWA Street Stall

•฀Last฀Thu/mth฀8.30am-12pm฀IGA฀mall฀Gatton฀0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor Bowls Club

•฀Fri฀1.30pm฀Senior฀Citz฀Hall฀North฀St฀Gatton฀0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley

•฀3rd฀Sat/mth,฀8.30am-12pm,฀Laidley฀Showgrounds.฀ 0422982035

Laidley Friday Markets

•฀7am-2pm,฀Laidley฀Village฀Mall,฀run฀by฀Lockyer฀Valley฀ Community฀Disability฀Association.฀0423760066

Laidley Garden Club

•฀2nd฀Mon/mth฀9:30am฀Laidley฀Sports฀Centre฀0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club

•฀Forest฀Hill฀School฀of฀Arts,฀Tue฀3.30pm-6.30pm฀ 0408631292

Laidley Uniting Church Playgroup •฀Thu฀9.30am-11am,฀Laidley฀Uniting฀Church฀hall฀ 0427536513

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc.

•฀8.30am฀Wed฀Laidley฀RSL฀0403501170฀

Light Exercise Group

•฀Mon฀9:30am-10:30am,฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut,฀Rosewood฀ 54641544

Line Dancing Classes •฀Toogoolawah฀RSL฀Tuesdays฀12.30-2.30pm฀0422889530

Line Dancing Classes •฀Gatton฀Seniors฀Centre,฀Thu฀9,.30am-11.30am,฀beginner฀ classes฀$7,฀0439030677

Line Dancing

•฀Rosewood฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀9:30am-11am฀54641544

Lockie’s Toy Club •฀Toy฀library฀program฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre฀54623355฀

Museum฀Toowoomba,฀p/u฀Lowood฀7.30am,฀Plainland฀ 7.45am,฀Gatton฀8am,฀54261468

•฀Esk฀Community฀Choir฀presents฀‘Gounod฀Vs฀Gershwin฀–฀ A฀Sundowner฀Soiree’,฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre,฀5pm฀for฀ 5.30pm,฀tickets฀$30฀or฀group฀bookings฀$25฀inc฀light฀ meal,฀trybooking.com/CODRP฀or฀box฀office฀54242713,฀ more฀information฀0432048387

•฀Glenore฀Grove฀Dance,฀Old฀Time฀Dance฀with฀Ian฀and฀ Lyn,฀7.30pm-11.30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀Hall,฀$12.50฀ includes฀supper,฀0423849002

Sun Mar 24

•฀Back฀to฀Townson฀Day,฀Crosby฀Park฀Townson,฀from฀ 10.30am,฀BYO฀lunch฀and฀chairs,฀54667159

Mon Mar 25

•฀Tombola,฀hosted฀by฀Glenore฀Grove฀QCWA,฀Glenore฀ Grove฀Community฀Hall,฀9.30am฀for฀10am฀start,฀$5฀ morning฀tea,฀lucky฀door฀prizes,฀raffles฀6฀for฀$5,฀ craft฀stall,฀tombola฀tickets฀$1/sheet,฀lots฀of฀prizes,฀ all฀proceeds฀to฀The฀Public฀Rural฀Crisis฀Fund,฀hall฀is฀ wheelchair฀friendly,฀RSVP฀appreciated฀0419642913฀

Thu Mar 28

•฀‘The฀Triumph฀Song฀of฀Life’,฀an฀Easter฀Cantata,฀ performed฀by฀Esk฀Community฀Choir,฀Somerset฀Civic฀ Centre,฀5pm฀for฀light฀snacks,฀5.45pm-7pm฀‘The฀ Triumph฀Song฀of฀Life’,฀7pm฀coffee,฀free฀admission,฀ 0432048387

Sat Mar 30

•฀Laidley฀RSL฀Garage฀Sale,฀behind฀Laidley฀Cultural฀ Centre,฀7.30am-12฀noon.฀

Findacommunitygrouporclub,liketheEskMen’sShed,nearyou.

Picture:FILE

MaMaCreekCommunityMarketsareonthis weekend.

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Goats -6 months to 2 years $50 -$150 Churchable - 0421 011 164

Chooks for sale - 2 plymeth rock - 2 Isa Brown - 1 Black - 1 white,free range good layers & pets $170.00 the lot, Ph: 0402 048 662 Laidley.

Pure Bred Mini Daschund pups. 1 Female black and tan $1000.00. Parents carry the dapple gene with children and animals Call 0439 391 012 or 0499 029 538.

For Sale Milking Goats from $150-$250 each, Ph: 4697 6354.

Blue Heeler Kelpie Cross female pup, 14 weeks old, extremley friendly and affectionate breed, good worker, black with 4 blue feet, (Breeder No: BIN00107795692704)

Contact Barry on 0433 727 432

FOR SALE - Assortment of Roosters, Bantams, Hem Hires & Sussex Price ranges from $5-$15 Ph: 5424 7281

Blue heeler Kelpie Cross female pup, 14 weeks old, extremely friendly and affectionate breed, good worker, black with 4 blue feet (Breeder No. BIN00107795692704). $450 Please

contact Barry on 0433 727 432.

FOR SALE budgies assorted colours $8ea, Ring Doves $10ea, cockatiels $20ea, ring necked parrots $50 ea - Ph: 0407 587 164

PRODUCE

Lucerne hay sml squares, good quality. $18.per bale. Ph: 07 5462 4865, Ph: 0412 519 883

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

GOLDEN FLEECE Drums, Cans and Oil Bottle with Metal Pourer Rosewood - Ph: 0407 021 438

VINTAGE VICTA Toe Cutter Mower Rosewood Ph: 0407 021 438

VINTAGE QUALCAST cylinder mower Rosewood Ph: 0407 021 438

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

8x5 Steel Trailer, registered, chequer plate floor, 750 kilos with brakes and winch. $1100.00 Ph Wayne 0418 602 560 Toogoolawah

ALUM Bull Bar, GC suit 90 series Pajero $150 - Ph: 5465 3207

EJ Holden hub cap with lion on it $40 - Ph: 07 3202 3830

Isuzu DMax – 1 nudge bar 1 roll bar, $40.00 each - Ph: 0433 620 426

Heavy type car ramps, Gatton $80 - Ph: 07 5462 1034

Assortment of Car Magazines $20.00 - Ph: 5462 1034 Gatton

Wheel Hub puller, assortment $130.00 - Ph: 5462 1034 Gatton

Ford Falcon, 2001, Dash Mat. GC $40 Ph: 0403 669 003

Wrecking 2002 Holden Astra 1.8 2 door manual 100,000 km parts for sale motor and gear box vgc call 0477 056 783 any questions

BOOKS

WANTED TO EXCHANGE hardcover westerns 5465 8323

Model engineering magazines from 2006 to 2017. VGC, $30. Ph: 07 5462 1034.

CAMPING

BBQ small with oval lid $45.00 Ph: 0433 620 426

Spinifex BBQ, two burner with plate $35.00 Ph 0433 620 426

Bag of tent poles, spreader bar + 20 poles $100 Ph: 0433 620 426

MARQUEE 4m canvas tent centre pole pegs ropes extras never used at beach, Cost $3500

Sell $1500 Rosewood - Ph 0407 021 438

Vintage 12 in (30cm) diameter cast iron camp oven with curved lid for coals Approx 70 years old ( not made in China) $60 - Ph: 0488 763 203

FURNITURE

Kitchen Island Bench,Pine, Black Granite Top, 2 draws, shelf under. (52” L x 24” W) (1.32m L x .60m W) $300 - Ph 5466 4120

4x solid timber chairs VGC - $25 each Brightview - Ph 0431 750 957

Large wall unit, timber stain, genuine tongue and groove pine, glass doors, draws and shelves. Excellent condition. $250. Ph 0433 727 432.

Steel frame storage tables, various sizes, solid. $15 each. - Ph 0433 727 432.

Dining table 1920s era, silky oak, 1230x1800, $75. Laidley - Ph: 07 5466 4120.

Buffet & Hutch, solid pine, maple stained.2m H 1.81m W 43m D, $300 - Ph 0476 185 347

Silky Oak Squatters Chair made locally. Good condition. $300.00 Ph: 0437 828 945

Glass dining table, 6 steel freame chairs with paddedd seats, good condition. $150

Contact Barry on 0433 727 432

Glass dining table, 6 steel frame chairs with padded seats, good condition. $150. Please

contact Barry on 0433 727 432

Solid timber table, seats 6-8 people, VGC $85, Brightview area Ph: 0431 750 957

4 solid timber chairs, VGC, Brightview area Ph: 0431 750 957

LOST & FOUND

Found at Manteuffel Road, Woodlands on side of the road. 2 boxes of children’s nappies & 1 carton of food stuffs plus a car breakdown kit. - Ph: 0438 740 591

WANTED TO BUY

Wanted - Stick Rake approx 1 metre wide with three point linkage mount. Please phone or text Ph: 0411 098 575

Axe heads with plumb brand stamp. Ph: 0435 047 082

Wanted Pre-2006 ute or 4 cylinder sedan, no rego, no RWC. Ph: 0493 547 734

Wanted small fridge approx 550mm wide x 575 mm deep x 1,700mm high, prefer bottom mount Ph: 0488 763 203

GARDENING

15lt knapsack spray, almost new, $50 Gatton. - Ph: 0429 964 567

Bamboo stakes 70cm long - 50 for $10 Ph: 5465 3207

Deep well pump with foot valve 10m suit dam oe well $500 Ph: 5465 3207

Electronic Watering Cable 15mts $200 Ph: 5465 3207

Moreton Bay Fig tree plants $5.00 each Ph (07)5465 1458 Laidley

Waterlillies - Large plants in flower - Pink & Yellow $20 Each Ph: 5466 4120

White frangapani trees $10ea, advanced mock orange bushes $10ea, advanced Geisha girl bushes $10e, Brightview area - Ph: 0431 750 957

COX Shredder - Chipper, 5 h/p Motor, Good condition $100 Gatton - Ph: 0432 671 579

“Pope” Mower, B & S Engine, new carby, good condition $50.00 Ph: 5462 1034 Gatton

Stable Manure available free of charge 0401 229731

Yellow flowering Water lily $25 - Ph: 0499 029 538

Orchids from $20ea . - Ph: 0411 632 141

Composting Tumbler Bin - Relngarden brand, instruction manual, Excellent condition, $25.00

Ph: 0467 051 955

Skid mounted 350lt poly tank c/w 2 hose reels and valving $500.00 - Ph 0418 651 013

MACHINERY

Stick Rake for ride on mover. Pin type tow connection. 1 meter wide, used twice. Australian made. $350 Ph/text to 0410 172 361 Forest Hill

3 point linkage steel forks, very solid. $250. - Ph 0433 727 432.

4 can dairy fridge - $50. Kilcoy - Ph: 0476 137 421

Dairy boiler - $50. Kilcoy - Ph: 0476 137 421

Post hole digger - $600. - Ph: 0408 876 054

Saw bench for firewood 3pl pto back pulley, $950. - Ph: 0429 394 665

John Deere ride on mower, excellent condition, x320, 3 blades, $3000.00 ONO

Ph: 0428 971 692. Adare.

2 FJ Holden Wheels with hub caps, 75% rubber, axle springs $50.00. - Ph 0428 971 692. Adare.

Side delivery slasher, 3-point linkage, 5ft 6inches cut, good condition, always housed in shed.

$1750 Contact Barry on 0433 727 432

Fibreglass telescopic lance - 7.3 metre - rated 4000 psi - Brand new - $250.00 - Ph: 0418 651 013

Post hole digger, 3 pt linkage - $600 Ph: 0408 876 054

MISCELLANEOUS

Singer Sewing Machine semi industrial, Model 591, recently serviced, selling due to illness

$475.00. Ph Wayne 0418 602 560 Toogoolawah

78 RPM Records, Country & Western & Old Time Dance. $2 each ph: 5465 3207

Push bike, 26inch Blue, GC, Near new tyres, $50 ph: 5465 3207

Single bowl sinks, stailess steel 45cm x 90cm $20 ph: 5465 3207

14ft Buffalo Sailing Catamaran on registered trailer $650 Ph: 0418 186 212 Gatton

11ft 1940 – 50 Sailing Moth $100 Ph: 0418 186 212 Gatton

White Westinghouse Fridge – 1702m H x 703m W x 558 D – VGC $145 Brightview

Ph 0431 750 957

Holiday Portacot, good condition $80.00 Ph: 0433 620 426

Home Gym - York 24, 8 weights, good condition. $130 Gatton. Ph 0432 671 579

Mobility Mate modular bath step, stackable, slip resistant. Single step, provides 10cm (4”)

raise. 49.5W x 40.6D. $10 Ph 07 5465 5251

Vehicle Length, steel ramp on concrete blocks. Also make excellent farm loading ramp $300.00 Ph: 0408 876 054

Wheelie walker, height adjustable, easy fold, padded seat with bag & internal pocket.

Excellent Condition. Pickup at Adare (Gatton). $90 Ph: 0477 033 121

Home Brew Kit used, 155 pet bottles @ 750mls, 30L fermenter, bottle tree, hydrometer, heat pad plus extras, good condition $150 Ph: 0402 048 662

TOOLS & IMPLEMENTS

Harmonic Balancer Tools for FJ/FX Holden $25.00 - Ph 54621 034 Gatton

No5 Stanley Woodwork Plane VGC Ph 54621 034 Gatton

Heavy duty garage floor jack & screw type stands - $180. - Ph: 07 5462 1034

Dawn Woodworking Vice, very good condition, $50. - Ph: 5462 1034

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Makeea’s a medal magnet

By Jacob Hayden

Toogoolawah twelve-year-old Makeea Schimke had one of her best days in the pool on Wednesday February 28, qualifying for race after race in the Darling Downs trials.

Representing West Zone, Schimke raced her peers at Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre where she beat all of her personal best records.

Schimke won 1st in 200m breaststroke, 100m breaststroke, and 100m butterfly, 2nd in 50m breaststroke and 50m butterfly, 3rd in 50m butterfly and 5th in 100m freestyle.

“I also made it in the two relays,” Schimke said.

Schimke said butterfly and breast were her favourite strokes.

“I can’t really choose between those two,” she said.

“I find them easier than freestyle and backstroke, because a lot of people don’t really do them but it seems really easy to me.”

She said she was worried about the competition for her freestyle races.

“That’s the one I haven’t really been training for, but I still made it in, surprisingly,” she said.

Schimke said she had improved significantly because of her coaches at the Glennie Swimming Club in Toowoomba, Stephanie Bearkley and Dan Eagleson.

“They’vehelpedmeimprovealot,”Schimke said.

“I’ve grown with my times and stroke format.

“I’ve improved a lot on my freestyle, and

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Name the five sports that make up the modern pentathlon.

2. Which two golfers have won the most PGA Tour wins, with 82 each?

3. Hayley Raso was shortlisted for which international soccer award in 2023?

just how I do my strokes.”

Schimke said she was excited for the school states competition at Chandler Arena, at the Brisbane Aquatics Centre.

She will compete on the last week of school in March.

4. What are the three disciplines of fencing, which share their name with the type of blade used?

5. The cork centre of a baseball is known as a what?

6. Which Melbourne Demons star was recently forced into retirement following a concussion?

Name the ATP tennis tournament hosted annually in Doha.

Which country did retired gymnast Nadia Comaneci represent?

Australian Isaac Cooper won gold at the World Aquatic Championships for which event?

Which former AFLW player is set to join Channel 7’s 2024 commentary team?

How many goals did the Matildas score in their first Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan?

WWE recently made its return to Australia with its Elimination Chamber event held in which city?

Wearing your fitness buddy

By Marina Crichton, My Care Physio and Therapy

DO YOU wear a smartwatch or other wearable activity tracker?

A new review in Lancet Digital Health shows that wearing tracking devices plays a positive role in encouraging physical activity.

A wearable activity tracker encourages people to walk up to 40 minutes more per day.

This is about 1,800 more steps per day, and a bonus weight loss of about 1kg over 5 months.

Not a lot in 5 months, but it was a physical activity study.

Other bonuses were reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol and improved quality of life.

Physical activity guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly, and using a tracker can help you set daily goals.

It will also provide prompts to get you moving. It makes these daily goals achievable with a small, regular effort.

Where joint pain and reduced mobility are issues, the plus side is that the more you move the more likely you are to reduce your pain and improve your mobility.

We can all benefit from more movement in our day, and the device is an honesty check that measures what we have achieved that day.

It’s too easy to come up with excuses for why we didn’t go for that walk, and let ourselves off the hook, but if the measures aren’t there, your tracker will tell you‘there’s still time to reach your goal.’

Start by keeping an eye on your activity measured on your device, work out what your daily minimum and maximum steps

13. Actor Tom Selleck was originally offered what kind of sporting scholarship to Montana State University?

14. What colour are the laces on an AFL football?

15. A set of golf clubs is limited to a maximum of how many?

16. What sport is played by the central characters in the US TV series Yellowjackets?

17. Which Norwegian figure skater and actor holds the women’s record for the most Olympic and World Titles?

18. What is the title of tennis star Andre Agassi’s 2009 memoir?

19. Who is the coach of Manchester United FC?

20. What sport is set to premiere at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

21. Which stadium hosted the recent Matildas Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan?

22. NRL star Adam Reynolds recently signed a contract extension with which club?

Marina Crichton, Physiotherapist

Activity trackers can be very simple - like this battery powered pedometer.

are, then choose a reasonable amount to set as your daily goal.

Check in each week and review each month.

You’re on your way to better health.

Source APA InMotion Journal Nov 2022

Lead author Ty Ferguson.

Comaneci

23. Jordin Canada won the WNBL MVP award after playing with which team during the 2023/24 season?

24. The LIV Golf League is returning to which Australian city in April?

25. Which NBL team has a mascot known as Birdman?

26. Cricketer Nathan Lyon recently called for an end to Test Series of what length?

27. Competitors from which two countries will compete under the banner of Individual Neutral Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

28. The Winnipeg Jets are a team in which sporting competition?

29. In what year did Essendon last win an AFL final?

30. Darcy Moore is the captain of which AFL club?

Nadia

Hayley Raso

Twelve-year-old Makeea Schimke with her seven medals from the Darling Downs trials at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Picture: ANNETTE EGGLESTON

REGIONAL SPORTS ROUND-UP

BOWLS

Laidley Bowls Club

· Singles Competition - L. Anderson 25, P. Grantham 18. Well done girls.

· Social - A. Roffe, R. Webb, P. Morgan, 16. E. Roffe, P. McAndrew, R. Knight, 14. L. Duggan, D. Einan, R. Pagett, 13. M. Zabel, J. Mace, S. Harrison, 6. M. Whereat, C. McGuire, 21. RE. Duggan, B. Silk, 15.

CRICKET

Esk and District Under 13s Junior Cricket

Semi finals time and the Esk and District Under 13s cricket team have booked their place in the final against Forest Hill next Saturday with a win over Gatton Maroon 119 to 110in a close game.

· Batting - Billy Bergin 46 top score, Nate Friedrich 21, Damon Wood 16, Griffin Kruger 8, Brodie Kubler 5, Dean Kunde 4, Joe Bergin 3, Carter Melville 3

· Bowling - Wickets to: Joe Bergin 2, Carter Melville 1, George Thornton 1, Jai Halsted 3 overs none for 9, Ben Jardine 3 overs none for 16.

· Fielding - Catches to: Joe Bergin 1, George Thornton 1

· Esk and District 7 - 119

· Gatton Maroon 4 - 110

Player of the Match Billy Bergin 46 runs from 46 balls.

Lockyer A Grade

What a cliff hanger next Saturday will be, as teams battle for a Semis spot. Forest Hill are safely there, after a dominant win over Mulgowie, who have lost their early season promise. Idrios Wiggins with 48 and Hayden Sippel with 4-14 did the damage for the Goats.

The 115 posted by Helidon, with Ray McBride blasting 48 was not enough to contain Gatton Fordsdale who cruised by at 5-118. Mason Kleidon returned an outstanding 5-14, while ReeceWilmett was not out on 34.

Ropehill kept their hopes alive in downing the Glenore Grove Roos in a hard fought match. Reg Wenham with 55 steered Ropehill to 147, with Cameron Utz bagging 3-27. The Roos fought hard, with Codey Blake getting 27 but fell short on 111, with Reece Teske, 3-16, again amongst the wickets. It appears as though the Black Ducks will need to beat Gatton Fordsdale in the final round to hold a Semis spot. A fitting climax to end the regular season.

Valley Vikings Ladder leaders Laidley were too good for the Vikings in the “battle of the Lockyer”. The Vikings had early ascendancy, sending the Blue Dogs top three back for 20, courtesy of Rogan Utz with 4-24. However, the Laidley middle order steered them to 7-165. In reply, the Vikings were all out for 91, with Rogan completing a fine game with 46. Washouts against bottom teams denied the Vikings points which would have garnered a Semis spot. Another season in which potential wasn’t quite fulfilled.

EIGHT BALL

Kilcoy Eight Ball Association

Round 8 of our Summer League was played on Wednesday the 28th of February.

Round 8 Results-

· F-Troop 12 defeated Calm Your Farm 4

· Ball Busters 8 drew Bushrangers 8

· Homestead 8 drew Team Ballzy 8

The winners of the 2023 Les (Ganger) Newton shield were announced on Wednesday the 21st of February. Clinton Morrow came up with the idea of keeping Ganger’s name “alive” and in 2018 the “Champion of Champions” shield was born. Les (Ganger) was a prominent figure within our Kilcoy community that promoted Cue Sports.

The Male and Female winners are decided from the results of the following competitions:

· Kilcoy 8 ball summer league

· Aywon singles

· Typhoon 200

· Kilcoy men’s singles championship

· Kilcoy Ladies singles championship

· Sharkys shield

· Lionel Craig 8 ball (RSL comp)

· Bob Jackson Snooker (RSL comp)

We are delighted to announce our 2023 winners:

· Roscoe Burgess and Melinda Harrison

A huge thank you to Clinton and Jayden Morrow for your time and commitment to this yearly shield.

Teams playing in round 9 of the Summer League on the 6th of March:

· Bushrangers v’s Homestead

· Kill Shots v’s Ball Busters

· Four Q’s v’s Bill’s Team

Best of luck to all and Cue Str8

GOLF

Esk Golf Club

· Turkey Run 1-3-2024

Another hot afternoon saw Brian Glanville take the win with Doug Bitossi coming a close second. The Run-down

· Winner - B Glanville 45/30

· Runner-up - D Bitossi 41/31

· Best Putts - M Beetz 13

· NTP 13 - M Beetz, NTP 17 - P Cook

· I MacIntyre 50/32, P Cook 42/33, M Beetz 45/34, G Ray 51/34, J Humphrey 48/37, J Lumsden 58/41, Saturday 2/3/24

· Matchplay Qualifying - Sponsor Heinz Knubel

Single Stroke/March Monthly Medal

· Winner/ Qualifiers - E Lee 64nett

· R/UP - J Guest 66, A Johns 67, L Latter 70, I Macintyre 70, C Wheeler 70, D Allery 71, B Farnham 71, BL Farnham 71, C Neilsen 72, D Lee 72, M Beetz 72, D Bitossi 73, C Pettet 73, G Proctor 73, H Knubel 74

Monthly Medal - Ernie Lee

NTP - 1/10 3rd P Cook, 2/11 3rd B Farnham, 3/12 3rd A Johns, 5/14 3rd E Lee (in hole), 6/15 2nd no winner, 9/18 3rd B Tumney

ALL IN

Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 B Moore

· Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd D Lee

Top 16 Qualify for Rd 2 of Matchplay out of 35 entrants. Ernie taking a great win as it is his 2nd game this year after his heart problems last year, also taking the Monthly Medal, and a birdie pin shot, good to see him back and playing well. Jim having a good crack to get R/UP spot, quite a few fancied players missing out should be good this year.

· Sunday 3/3/24 - 9 Hole Chooky

Winner - C Pettet 27nett

R/UP - G Spencer 30, C Neilsen 31, J Humphrey 31, B Glanville 32, P Cook 33, S Wilson 33, V Scott 33, M Scott 35, G Ray 35, D Back 36, M Beetz 37, G Lockett 38(L)

Putting Competition - Chris Neilsen 13putts

NTP - No 13 C Pettet, No 17 2nd C Neilsen

Usual gang out on a bit cooler morning, the Old Pom Col taking a good win and a pin shot, almost a hole in one (again) Garry getting R/UP spot with Chris getting a pin shot and inning the putting competition

Laidley Golf Club

Saturday 2nd March - Men & Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting

Also Qualifying Round Men & Ladies Single Matchplay

· Ladies Winner: Jenny Paroz 93/72 on c/b

· Runner Up: Christine Scheiwe 91/72

· Run Down: M. Taylor 94/75, T. Harris 100/76, J. Logan 92/76

· Others :J. Sippel 101/77, M. Voorma 99/78, O. Luck 104/78, C. Sternberg 87/79, D. Manteufel 112/80, T. Pyers 117/81, H Gilbert 111/82, H. Gray 107/82, S. Hulett 118/89, J. Murray 118/89

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Jenny Paroz (Div.1) Christine Scheiwe (Div.2) Julie Murray (All In) Christine Scheiwe

· Putting: Cheryl Sternberg 26 putts

· Men’s Winner: Andrew Parker 78/69

· Runner Up: Roger Gray 90/70 on c/b

· Run Down: J. Stewart 88/70, L. Belford 84/70, C. Fletcher 76/70, Will Nielsen 94/73, C. Panzram 91/74, G Zischke 83/74, Daniel Luck 94/74, R. Yeo 85/74, P. Mc Fie 83/74

· Others :D. James 93/75, K. Goebel 80/75, A. Lee 87/76, D. Hauser 82/76, A. Paroz 86/77, J. Etherden 84/77, S. Luck 81/77, K. Luck 87/78, K. Godwin 91/78, B. Maugeri 90/79, F. Sippel 102/79, A. Barrow 100/80, T Grimshaw 81/80, G. Hulett 89/80, R. Stagg 98/81, G. Heuston 103/82, D. Cannard 106/83, A. Cullen 96/84, G. O’Sullivan 100/86, Tony Eathorne 127/91

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Robbie Yeo (Div.1) Garry Hulett (Div.2) --------- (Div.3) Derryn James

· Putting: Cameron Panzram 27 on c/b from Andrew Parker & Daniel Hauser

Results of Men’s Qualifying Matchplay

Scratch Division:

· C. Fletcher (1) to play J. Etherden (8)

· A. Parker (2) to play P. McFie (7)

· K. Goebel (3) to play G. Zischke (6

· T. Grimshaw (4) to play D. Hauser (5)

· Handicap Division:

· W. Nielsen (1) to play A. Barrow (8)

· C. Panzram (2) to play B. Maugeri (7)

· R. Yeo (3) to play K. Godwin (6)

· D. James (4) to play A. Lee (5)

· Ladies Weekend Matchplay:

· C. Scheiwe (1) to play T. Pyers (8)

· T. Harris (2) to play D. Manteufel (7)

· J. Logan (3) to play C. Sternberg (6)

· J. Sippel (4) to play M. Voorma (5)

All qualifying players are requested to contact their partners and arrange their playing times for next Saturday 1st Round of Single Matchplay

Friday 1st March - Chook Run - 12 holes

· Winner: Robbie Yeo 22

· Others: P. McFie 21, A. Parker 19, P. Wood 17, R. Bachmann 15, J. Rolfe 1, W. Parker 3

· Thursday 29th February - Open CompetitionSingle Stableford

· Winner: Graham Robinson 39

· Runner Up: Andrew Parker 37

· Run Down: T. Grimshaw 34, R. Core 34, K. Luck 34, K. Goebel 33, L. Belford 33, R. Yeo 33

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Lionel Edwards (Div.1) Ken Luck (Div.2) Clarrie Weier (All In) Troy Grimshaw

Wednesday 28th February - Ladies Single Stableford - Star Putter’s Luncheon

· Trophies donated by: Coll’s Catering

· Winner: Lorraine Emery 37

· Runner Up: Jenny Paroz 36

· Run Down: L Knopke 34, M. Taylor 33, C. Sternberg 33

· Pins: (Donated by M. Voorma) (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Jenny Paroz (Div.3) Joan Kane

· Star Putter for 2023: Judy Logan

Lowood Golf Club

Results for Tuesday 27 February 2024 Single Stableford

· Men’s Winner: J Ormaechea 41 R/Up: S Mahoney 39

· BRD: S Henshall 38 R Young B Lowe D Sharp 37

N Sippel J Luxford 34 ocb

· Ladies Winner: N Coles 36 R/Up: F Overington 32

· NTPs: 2: J Ormaechea 5: C Petrohilos 11: B Lowe 14: D Sharp 2nd shot 4/13 Div 1: C Petrohilos Div 2: M Whitwell

Results for Thursday 29 February 2024 Single Stableford

· Men’s Winner: W Hankinson 41 R/Up: J Brady 38 ocb

· BRD: P Harmon 38 T Quinsee 37 A Bolton B Lowe D Sharp I Coates 36 R Coolwell ocb

· Ladies Winner: R Flashman 34 ocb R/Up: Sue Kopelke 34 ocb

· NTPs: 2: G Winter 5: Pat Dwyer 11: A Page 14: P Lawrenson 14 Ladies 2nd shot: J Bopf 2nd shot

4/13 Div 1: R Coolwell Div 2: P Harmon 9 3rd shot Ladies: Sue Kopelke

· Secret Partners: Winners: S Webb & W Hankinson 74 R/Up: P Harmon & Sue Kopelke 72

Results for Saturday 2 March 2024 Single Stroke

· Div 1 Winner: J Grace 70 R/Up: Sue Kopelke 73 ocb

· Div 2 Winner: D Hellyer 67 R/Up: P Harmon 68

· Best Gross: Shane Kopelke 75

· BRD: M Barden 70 J Webb A Staatz 72 J Ormaechea V Birchall Paul Coles P Thode 73 W Parker

Shane Kopelke 74 ocb

· NTPs: 2: L Burton 5: A Kingdon 11: D Hellyer 14: Shane Kopelke 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1: M Whalan Div 2: Peter Coles Rosewood Golf Club

Results 2.3.24

· Monthly Mug - Single Stroke:

· Best Gross: G Petersen 70, N McMillan 70

· Eagle: G Molloy (No 1)

· Winners: Div 1 - G Petersen 70/65, Div 2 - A Sutton 85/68 OCB, Div 3 - L Petersen 87/64, Ladies - M Morton 104/74

· Runner Up: Div 1 - N McMillan 70/68, Div 2 - G Molloy 80/68, Div 3 - J Maxwell 92/69, Ladies - E Nelson 84/75 OCB

· 3rd Place: Div 1 - W Draheim 77/69 , Div 2 - W Swan 80/69, Div 3 - P Ledlie 89/70, Ladies - T Aumua 95/75 OCB

· Run Down: Men to 73, Ladies to 75

· NTP - No 2: T Stanford 207 cm, Ladies: E Nelson in Hole (2nd shot), No 9: (0-18) DWalkom, (19+) R Winrow 106 cm, Ladies: P Brown 116 cm, No 11: B Horridge 163 cm, Ladies: K Draheim, No 15: D Hangan, Ladies: E Nelson, Approach (No 12): K O’Connell, Ladies: E Nelson

· Mr Putter: N McMillan 23, Mrs Putter: E Nelson

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Toogoolawah Golf Club

Wednesday 28th February Ladies played a 9 hole Single Stableford Event. Winner was Enid Faulkner 15 points. Runner up Pat Dennis 12 points.

Enid’s NTP no 13 Judi Marshall.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole Single Stableford. Winner Abel Cruz 20 points, Runner up Eric Cox 19 points.

NTP 1/10 Richie Marschke, no 3/12 Clinton Smith.

Saturday 2nd March Toogoolawah IGA Trophy Day. An 18 hole single stroke in conjunction with March Monthly Medal.

Overall winner Brian Loveland, Men’s winner Eric Cox, Men’s Runner up Blair Broad. Men’s NTP 8/17 Garry Hutchinson.

Ladies Winner Ailsa Richter, Runner up Enid Faulkner. Ladies NTP 2/11 Lea-Jayne Marschke.

NTP’S Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T Pizza 3/12 Garry Hutchinson, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Blair Broad.

For Frank 6/15 Ailsa Richter, Grand Hotel Esk

7/16 men’s Blair Broad, Ladies Ailsa Richter. Congratulations to Brian Loveland and Ailsa Richter March Monthly Medal Winners. A Big Thank You to IGA Toogoolawah for a Great Trophy Day. Your continuous support is very much appreciated.

Coming Events

· Saturday 9th March, Graeme Kuhn and Leanne Collie’s Trophy Day. A 4BBB Stableford – Golfer/Golfer or Golfer/Non- Golfer. Golfers bring a friend that might be interested in a game of golf for the Golfer/non golfer event. Esk Members you are invited as the Esk course closed.

· Monday 11th March Triple Valley Pennants at Sandy Gallop. Toogoolawah V Lowood. 8.45am.

· Wednesday 13th March Ladies AM Golf 7.30am/8am Pm Chook Run 3.30pm.

RIFLES

Gatton Glenore Grove Rifle Club

A hot sticky Saturday afternoon with a mild mainly Northerly breeze turning. A uncomfortable afternoon for the short 300yd target.

· F.Class out of 126.21

· F. Open.

· D. Reddan 124.11

· F STD.

· J. Findlay 116.4, R. Cowburn 114.5, R. Bowman 107.4, A. Chalmers 105.2 and K. Hartwig 105.1 Next week 500yds Working bee 10am, for Sundays Open Prize Meeting

SOCCER

· Gatton Redbacks Football Club

· Results for competitive Gatton Redbacks junior and senior teams:

· U13 (0-1) Loss to Rockville Rovers

· U14/15 Division 1 (0-12) Loss to USQ FC

· U14/15 Junior League (0-1) Loss to Highfields FC

· U/23 FQPL3 Men (3-4) Loss to Willowburn FC

· FQPL3 Men (1-2) Loss to Willowburn FC

SQUASH

Gatton Squash Club

The competition at the Gatton Squash Club continues to run hot with 5 matches decided by just 1 game. Caleb Weier fought a tough battle with Codey Wegner. Weier looked to have everything under control before Wegner staged a comeback. It was only Weier’s determination and stamina that saw him take the match 3-2.

Sound and Fury lost to Green-eyed Monster

· Kent Idle (1-40) lost to John Bleakley (4-52)

· Craig Jones (2-43) def Andrew Lerch (3-44)

· Kelsey O’Dea (5-63) def Kerrie Toohey (0-49)

· Josh Reisenleiter (1-43) lost to Courtney Haak (4-51)

· Terry O’Dea (0-0) no game Jacob Sudhaus (0-0)

· Caleb Weier (3-42) def Codey Wegner (2-38) Love is Blind defeated That is the Question

· Shane Zischke (5-56) def Clayton Whincop (036)

· Rob Balenzuela (2-48) lost to Kevin Gloss (3-49)

· Neil Thomas (5-55) def Chrissie Everitt (0-0)

· Bruce McLachlan (2-42) lost to Clive NuttallSmith (3-48)

· Hayden Kleidon (0-42) lost to Annette Kilah (555)

· Graham Malone (2-36) lost to Mason Kleidon (3-48)

What Dreams May Come defeated Much Ado About Nothing

· Michael Pratt (4-56) def Natalie Mati (1-42)

· Steve Marriott (4-53) def Kerrie Toohey (1-36)

· Brent Loughman (5-55) def Aaron O’Dea (0-32)

· Blake Loughman (0-0) no game Sam Steinhardt (0-0)

· Jason Cook (3-50) def Lachlan Evans (2-45)

· Nick Theodosis (0-14) lost to Conner Kleidon (5-55)

· Waterboys 10 def Rovers Men 4

TENNIS

· Esk Tennis Club

· Thursday Night Fixtures Results:

· Semi-Finals - games could not be any closer.

· Ian’s Team 32 Defeated Trevor’s Team 32.

· Terry’s/Bruce’s Team 32 Defeated Matt’s Team 32.

· Grand Final to play this coming Thursday Night between Ian’s Team and Terry’s/Bruce’s Team.

TOUCH

· Laidley Touch Association

· Results For Monday 26th February

· MIXED GAMES

· Uncos 7 def Bits ‘n’ Pieces 4

· Rovers Mx 5 def Tigers 3

· Dirty Ruckers 10 def Mob Up 3

· Gammin Mx 14 def Need a Sub 5

· Layabouts 8 def Underachievers 4

· Golden Oldies 11 def 434Run 4

· Sitting Ducks 9 drew with Sweathogs 9

· Sambuca’s won on a forfeit by Halfbacks & Halfwits

· MEN’S GAMES

· Gammin Men 9 def Penetrators 7

· Laidley High Boys 8 def Backyard All Stars 2

KilcoyEightBallAssociationwinnersofthe ‘GangersShield’RoscoeBurgessandMelinda Harrison. Picture:KEBA

Campdraft supports family

By Jacob Hayden

The Toogoolawah Campdraft will lend a helping hand to a beloved family in the campdrafting community this weekend, March 8 to 10.

Lisa Marshall tragically lost her beloved husband Reece on January 15, and Reece’s absence was felt deeply by Lisa and their four children Dusty, Steele, Tilly, and Lainey.

Toogoolawah Campdraft committee member Tiara Hurley said the family was very active in the campdrafting community.

“Lisa and Reece owned a business called Ranch Rugs, and they always donated rugs to our campdrafts,” she said.

“They were always the first to volunteer for prizes, they were really supportive of us, which is why the all the drafts in the region are going to be supporting them for a little while.”

Mrs Hurley said the 2024 campdraft would include a multi-draw raffle and stallion auction to support the family, alongside a packed schedule of events for the community.

“Businesses throughout Somerset and our campdrafting community have actually donated prizes for this raffle, and it’ll be $5 a ticket which can be purchased before the draft or at the draft,” Mrs Hurley said.

“We draw on the Saturday night at 7 o’clock and people need to be at the draft to claim their prizes.

“The prizes range from horse feed all the way through to a 2010 signed Broncos jersey, so there’s all different kinds of prizes.”

Mrs Hurley said the stallion auction would include some ‘big names’.

“The stallion auctions are available on StockLive, if you can’t get along to support Lisa and the family at the draft,” she said.

“There are a lot of big name stallions that have competed at drafts.”

Mrs Hurley encouraged the community to come to the Toogoolawah Showgrounds on

Saturday night for a drink, a roast meal provided by the Show Society, and for the live band, The Berryman Duo.

“Even if you don’t like campdrafting you can come along on Saturday night and have a dance and a couple of drinks at the bar,” she said.

“You don’t have to be a campdrafter to come along.”

Mrs Hurley said there was plenty of action in store over March 8 to 10.

“On Friday the 8th of March we start with our maiden draft, so two maidens and a restricted open draft after that,” she said.

“Friday night we will have the saddle cutout and if you win that you win $500.

“Saturday the 9th of March we will start at daylight again with the first round of the open draft, and the kids Gymkhana will also run on Saturday.

“Then we’ll do the first novice draft, we’ve got two novices running over the weekend,

and then the maiden, maiden final and maiden shootout.

“The maiden shootout is our feature event, the winners of both maiden drafts will have a run-off to see who wins the maiden shootout, and they get quite good prizes for winning.”

“On Sunday we’ll have the second novice and the junior and juvenile draft, and then we’ll have the second round of the open, the novice finals and then the open finals to finish us off on Sunday afternoon.”

Squash fun and fitness flourishes on Gatton courts

By Jesse Hamilton

ENTERING its 53rd year in 2024, the Gatton Squash Club is one of the earliest established squash clubs in the Lockyer region and is off and swinging for another lively display of racket action this year.

Founded in 1971, the club plays weekly social fixtures that cater for all playing abilities as well as weekly training sessions at the UQ Gatton courts.

Gatton Squash Club president Kent Idle said the fixtures are a friendly get together that serves as a great workout with teams consisting of players ranked from line 1 to 6.

“There are six players in each team, with every team having a 1 to 6 lined player based off their playing ability and then we rotate every six weeks to the next team,” he said.

“It’s one of the most aerobic sports in the

world, a match can last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending on how long each rally is.

“It’s great for fitness, it’s a good social outing more than anything else for the lot of us.”

Idle said the club has nearly 50 active members with the UQ courts serving as a home to players from far and wide.

“We have people coming from Ipswich, Toowoomba and Laidley,” he said.

“We get a lot of Toowoomba players since their courts shut down, and the University students love it too.

“Our youngest would be about 15, with our oldest being 83.”

Fixtures are being played on Tuesday nights from 4.30pm, with practice on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.

Those interested in playing can call 0458 754 433.

Gatton Squash Club life member Shane Zischke, president Kent Idle and member Clive NuttallSmith.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Troy McSweenie riding Electric Duck in the 2023 Toogoolawah Campdraft.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

William and Rylee Hurley riding their ponies Robbo and Gizmo at the 2023 Gymkhana event, set to return in next week’s campdraft. Picture: TOOGOOLAWAH CAMPDRAFT

There is plenty of action in store at the 2024 Toogoolawah Campdraft. Picture: JACOB HAYDEN