The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 27th March 2024

Lions’ youth

Some of our region’s brightest minds went head-to-head on Saturday 23 March for the title of Lions Regional Youth of the Year, held at the Lowood Showgrounds

Lowood State High School student Adam Canavan and Toogoolawah State High School student Eloise Alderson competed against their contemporaries representing Lions Clubs from across the region. The students were interviewed before answering two impromptu questions, one about the role of social media in society, and the other about the biggest challenge facing younger generations and how they would solve it. STORY PAGE 4

Water plan scrutinised

Lockyer irrigators are prepared to push back against the state government’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to water management.

The LockyerWater Users Forum (LWUF) met withirrigatorsforthefourthtimeon19Marchto present their draft submission plan in response to the proposed new Moreton water plan. The submission challenges the government’s plan to progressively implement volumetric entitlements to all water plans in Queensland, especially as it is the irrigators who will need to foot the bill.

LWUF CEO Gordon Van der Est said more work needs to be done. STORY PAGE 15

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Our lost firetruck

By Larraine Sathicq

Ipswich firefighters and communities from Esk and Gatton to Boonah will lose a lot more than a fire truck in June, when Queensland Fire and Emergency Services plans to move a specialist appliance from Ripley to Beenleigh.

The truck has equipment for detecting gases and handling hazardous materials including chemical spills and was meant to service Ipswich, Fassifern, Lockyer, and Somerset areas.

The 12 firefighters who underwent specialist training for this truck have also been asked to relocate.

Retired firefighter Bruce Beasley said it was

the efforts of himself and three other firies who lobbied for the specialist equipment in response to the potential hazards associated with the Inland Rail project.

“When they said the Inland Rail was coming it was Bradley Dull who really pushed for it,” Mr Beasley said.

“He lives at Harrisville in the Fassifern, so he knew how serious it was because there was nothing there to service any of this.”

Mr Beasley said the specialist truck was established at Ipswich for good reason.

“It’s been working really well for four years and now all of a sudden, it’s ‘we don’t need it there’.”

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Colours shine through overcast valley Sunday

By Jacob Hayden

The Wesbro Services’ Colours of the Lockyer art and culture festival still managed to draw out the crowds through gloomy weather on Sunday 24 March.

The rain couldn’t keep locals at bay, with plenty of entertainment, food and activities on offer.

Locals were treated to music and dance

performances from talented artists like Matt Kark, Leona Walker and Sammy Morgan, and Ipswich band the Oztones.

There was plenty more to see with displays from fire-twirlers, Girmour Racing, Team Thompson Racing, Tai Chi Internal Arts and Move and Groove Dance School and many other organisations showcasing local talents.

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The Easter Bunny and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan paraded through Ferrari Park on a speedway bike with Adam Thompson. Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

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Get to know Queensland’s double demerit point system before hitting the road this Easter weekend.

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Points: not this Easter

By Jesse Hamilton

Unlike in other states, double demerit points do not strictly apply to holiday periods for Queensland drivers.

Sunshine State motorists can expect double demerits if they commit a specific offence twice within the same 12 months, regardless of the holiday time frame.

LockyerValley Satellite Office Sergeant shift supervisor Ray van den Bosch said the double demerit rules applied to five types of offences.

“Some offences are classed as a double demerit offence,” he said.

“So, if you get caught doing 20 over the limit and then a month later get caught using your mobile phone, that mobile phone ticket will result in double demerit points.”

The ‘fatal five’ offences are:

· Speeding more than 20km/h over the speed limit; mobile phone use; seatbelt offences; failing to restrain passengers under 16; motorcycle helmet offences.

Sergeant Bosch said drivers were prioritising convenience over road safety.

“I think what drives people with their choice making in cars is what’s convenient to them and what’s inconvenient,” he said.

“You only have to look at examples of where

people choose to stop and park their vehicles, on our highways, we have a lot of areas that are signed as non-stopping zones, and generally, people won’t stop there unless it’s a matter of convenience.”

Sergeant Bosch encouraged drivers to be attentive to road signage. He said many drivers may not know that learners and P1 provisional drivers under 25 can’t use hands-free or wireless headsets or a mobile phone on a loudspeaker.

“Passengers in a car driven by a P1 or learner driver are also banned from using a mobile phone’s loudspeaker function,” he said.

Sergeant Bosch applauded the decisionmaking of drivers in the Lockyer region.

“Recently the highway patrol has been conducting a lot of roadside breath tests around events in the LockyerValley in which groups of people that were intoxicated had an assigned designated driver with them, which was very pleasing,” he said.

“I urge drivers to take care during this holiday period.

“Nearly all crashes are completely preventable, that’s the sad fact.”

For more information on Queensland’s road rules visit: tmr.qld.gov.au

Postal poll has us guessing

By Jesse Hamilton and Jacob Hayden

Postal votes will be the deciding factor in both LockyerValley and Somerset council elections, with a tight race for 6th position on both councils.

The regions will learn of their new councillors this week, with about 85 per cent of votes counted as of Sunday 24 March.

Candidates are set to be declared on Tuesday 26 March.

Tiara Hurley leads the race in Somerset, on 11.23 per cent, followed by incumbent Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke at 10.37 per cent and Sally Jess on 10.3 per cent.

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Closing out the top five are Brett Freese (8.96 per cent) and incumbent Kylee Isidro (7.92 per cent).

The sixth position is up for grabs with Michael Bishop and incumbent Bob Whalley on 7.47 and 7.23 per cent, respectively.

Two term councillor Chris Wilson leads in the LockyerValley (11.52 per cent) from brother Anthony Wilson on 9.7 per cent and Cheryl Steinhardt on 9.41 per cent.

Farmer David Neuendorf sits on 8.81 per cent and incumbent Michael Hagen 8.34 per cent.

Julie Reck and former Somerset region chief executive officer Chris Payne are in the race to snatch the sixth spot with 7.93 and 7.88 per

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cent, respectively.

The Lockyer Valley Mayor, Tanya Milligan, on 44.6 per cent of votes, was still awaiting the outcome of preferences and postal vote counting on Sunday 24 March.

In Ipswich City Council Division 4 only 45.77 per cent of votes had been counted, with former Ipswich West MP Jim Madden in the lead on 31.86 per cent, followed by David Cullen on 25.86 per cent.

THIS edition is all about our young leaders.

On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Lions Regional Youth of the Year competition, held at the Lowood Showgrounds (see page 4).

It was great to meet our local finalists, Adam and Eloise, and to hear their thoughts on the challenges facing young people today.

They represented the Lowood Lions Club and Esk Lions Club with dignity and spoke wonderfully.

On pages 17-26 and 31-40 you’ll find our Leaders Feature, with photos of school leaders in every class across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and western Ipswich.

Just like the Preps feature last week, putting this feature together is a mammoth effort and took much planning, but The Independent will always promote our region’s young leaders.

Again, all photos of our preps and leaders are available on The Independent’s new website: tlsindependent.com.au

- Jacob Hayden

Not to be missed...

We hope you enjoyed our Prep photo feature in the last edition of The Independent (20 March).

Not to be missed are the adorable students of West Moreton Anglican College, Prep M class.

Regrettably, this photo did slip through the cracks during production and did not appear in last week’s feature, for which we apologise.

We hope parents and teachers enjoy seeing these little smiling faces today.

At the other end of the educational journey, this week we are showcasing our school leaders.

Congratulations to these students on setting a good example through leadership for your fellow students.

It is just the beginning of your leadership journey and the lessons you learn now you will carry into adulthood.

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Prep

The race for a position as councillor for both the Lockyer Valley and Somerset drew to a tight finish, with postal votes set to decide the region’s leaders.

Our valleys lose ‘sniffer’

By Larraine Sathicq

Ipswich firefighters and communities from Esk and Gatton to Boonah will lose a lot more than a fire truck in June, when Queensland Fire and Emergency Services plans to move a specialist appliance from Ripley to Beenleigh.

The truck has equipment for detecting gases and handling hazardous materials including chemical spills and was meant to service Ipswich, Fassifern, Lockyer, and Somerset areas.

The 12 firefighters who underwent specialist training for this truck have also been asked to relocate.

Retired firefighter Bruce Beasley said it was the efforts of himself and three other firies who lobbied for the specialist equipment in response to the potential hazards associated with the Inland Rail project.

“When they said the Inland Rail was coming it was Bradley Dull who really pushed for it,” Mr Beasley said.

“He lives at Harrisville in the Fassifern, so he knew how serious it was because there was nothing there to service any of this.”

Mr Beasley said the specialist truck was established at Ipswich for good reason.

“It was actually an old truck and we sort of fitted it out ourselves with all the equipment needed,” he said.

“It’s been working really well for four years and now all of a sudden, it’s we don’t need it there, let’s send it to Logan district, so send it to Beenleigh and we’re going ‘who’s covering out here’.”

Mr Beasley said the response was that a similar truck was at Toowoomba.”

“That’s on the other side of Toowoomba. It takes them half an hour to get from their station up to the top of the range and then try and come down, whereas Ripley is central to everything.”

QFES said the decision was made as a result

of regular monitoring and reviewing service delivery.

“The Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) BA/ HAZMAT appliance currently located in the Ipswich command is a regional resource,” a spokesperson said.

“It will be relocated to Logan command by the end of June, with firefighters trained to operate the appliance given the option to transfer in line with the move.

“Decisions around regional resources are based on operational requirements to ensure a strong level of service to the community.”

The QFES spokesperson said specialist

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RURAL FIRE SERVICE SUPPORT

Somerset Regional Council has recently contributed $160,116 in support to the region’s 20-plus volunteer rural fire brigades.

The funds were generated through council rates notices for the six months ending 30 June 2024 and follows from Council’s contribution of $158,843 in August 2023.

HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Somerset Regional Council is undertaking a housing needs assessment to better understand the housing needs of Somerset with respect to crisis and emergency accommodation, housing for older persons and housing for people living with a disability.

Council has appointed consultants to undertake the assessment and is now seeking residents’ input through a community

survey.

To complete the survey, visit council libraries by 15 April or visit www.somerset. qld.gov.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Somerset Regional Council’s Autumn School Holiday Program is just around the corner with plenty of activities for children of all ages.

As part of the school holiday program, there will be a youth festival in Lowood, Rolla Bae

Disco at the Somerset Civic Centre grounds, movie nights at Kilcoy and a range of fun activities at Somerset Library branches and The Condensery – council’s art gallery in Toogoolawah.

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trucks were located throughout Queensland and all had a “level of capability” for BA/ HAZMAT incidents.

“These specialist appliances are assigned to an incident when needed due to the hazard, scale or complexity of the incident,” they said.

“Ipswich, Fassifern, Lockyer, and Somerset areas are all serviced by multiple FRS stations. Kalbar has an auxiliary FRS station that provides a 24/7 response capability.

“QFES’ infrastructure needs are reviewed and prioritised annually.

The new Fire and Rescue station for the Greater Springfield region is currently in the de-

sign phase and will be an important addition to the area to cater for the current and predicted population growth.”

Mr Beasley said Kalbar did not have the capability to respond 24/7 to a chemical spill and had no appropriately experienced firefighters or specialist equipment.

He said a major spill was a real possibility with the Inland Rail coming through the region.

“It’s not a matter of if but a matter of when,” Mr Beasley said.

“When something major happens we could see people hurt or possibly lose their lives.

“The equipment will be too far away.”

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COUNCIL MEETING CORRECTION

Due to delays in the Local Government Election results being finalised, the first meeting of the new council will no longer be held on 28 March.

The new date and time will be published on council’s website and social media once it is confirmed.

WOODLANDS ROAD ROADWORKS

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has identified a portion ofWoodlands Road that requires extensive rehabilitation works, which will result in delays to road users under traffic control.

These works aim to improve the safety and reliability of this intersection by improving the rideability, sight distances, road surface drains, intersection layout, pavement condition and aim to mitigate the causes of previous crash incidents, while also widening the road. Works are now underway and will require

one lane to be closed for the majority of the project, which is expected to be completed in August.

REGISTER ON VENDOR PANEL

Are you a local business who’d like to bid for council tenders?

Get notified as soon as council goes out to public tender by registering your business on VendorPanel.

To find out more about the platform or to register, visit:

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POSITIONS VACANT

Council is currently seeking applications for the following position:

· Chief Financial officer (Full Time, 5 Year Contract)

This advertisement will close on 3 April at 5pm.

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Leaders bring the talent

By Jacob Hayden

Some of our region’s brightest minds went head-to-head on Saturday 23 March for the title of Lions RegionalYouth of theYear, held at the Lowood Showgrounds

Lowood State High School student Adam Canavan and Toogoolawah State High School student Eloise Alderson competed against their contemporaries representing Lions Clubs from across the region.

The students were interviewed before answering two impromptu questions, one about the role of social media in society, and the other about the biggest challenge facing younger generations and how they would solve it.

In his response, Adam spoke about social media’s negative influence on young people,

Somerset’s Beef Industry Celebrated

The Somerset region is home to a rich agricultural sector and it was a privilege to attend the inaugural‘Legends of Beef’ event in Toogoolawah recently.

Organised by Brisbane Valley Farm Direct, the event showcased the amazing beef industry we have right here in our own backyard. The sold-out event attracted 250 people to the Toogoolawah Showgrounds where chefs Jason Peppler and Matthew Wallace served up delicious beef dishes direct from local producers.

I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the Legends of Beef event, and the good work being done

while Eloise spoke about the harm caused by vaping, alcohol and other drugs.

Other students spoke about mental health, over-representation in youth crime, and how little input young people have in political decision making.

Following questions, students delivered prepared speeches on a chosen topic.

Adam explored what it meant to be a leader and called on all people to become leaders in their own way to support the next generation.

Eloise delved into the ethicality of reporting techniques used by the media which misrepresents young people as cruel, heartless, and detached from society.

Angus Green from St James College presented a bold and well-researched explanation for why the date of Australia Day should

be changed.

Eli Gearing from Centenary State High School questioned what it meant to be successful and argued success should not be the opposite of failure, but of regret.

Aaron Wei from Queensland Academy of Science Mathematics and Technology dived into the racist attitudes inherent in society and presented a way the country could move forward.

Judges Susan Sherlock (Lockyer District High School deputy principal), Dave Noonan (Clarendon State School principal) and David Raine (Fernvale State School principal) were given the impossible task of choosing the winners.

After much deliberation, the judges appointed Aaron Wei as the Regional Youth of

the Year winner and Eli Gearing as the Public Speaking winner.

Aaron will now go ahead to represent the region on 13 April for the district finals, to be held in Toowoomba.

Mr Raine said he understood what the students were going through.

“In 1986, I actually won a Lions Youth of the Year competition and it put me through to where you’re sitting here today,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity that you’ll reflect on….

“You’re nervous, you’re excited, your families are absolutely proud of your achievements, as we all are.

“It’s the start of many things ahead for you. “You’re fine young men and women.”

Looking for Lions history

By Grace Crichton

to promote the importance of the Somerset’s primary producers. Our region is home to an amazing variety of food and fibre production and there is no doubt the products they supply are world-class. The night also raised $10,000 for the Toogoolawah Stat High School Agriculture Department.Well done!

Schools off to a great start in 2024

I love to visit schools in my electorate and it has been wonderful to attend leadership induction ceremonies right across the region including in the Somerset at Harlin SS, and Kilcoy SHS. I wish all our school leaders, teachers and students a terrific 2024 full of learning and fun.

“It was an honour to welcome the new leaders at Kilcoy State High School”

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This year the Laidley Lions Club celebrates half a century, looking for community input to fill some gaps in their history.

Members are seeking any records, honour boards, photos, or other club history, potentially stored away in homes. Club secretary Leanne Robinson said their records were limited.

“Even if they said ‘grandpa used to be in Lions club’, what was his name, we can write his name down,” she said.

“We don’t have any records…. only maybe the last ten years.”

Before a dinner in October to celebrate, members are working through their trove of photos for display on the night. The Lions Club raises money through activities like sausage sizzles and Christmas cake sales and donatestocausesincludingcancerandother

Thank You!

I would like to thank all those people who helped me during my campaign. Those who handed out brochures at polling booths both during pre poll and on election day. I also thank those who helped me erect & remove signs across the region and allowed me to put signs on their properties.

However most importantly I must thank everyone who voted for me.

I find it quite humbling that so many people have put their faith in me and given me another four years to once again be your representative on Lockyer Valley Regional Council

- Michael Hagan

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Laidley Lions Club is 50 this year and they hope to find more information on the club’s history. Current members are (back row) Craig Robinson, Len Henry, Leanne Robinson, Bill Ross, Garry Law, (front row) Sandra Law, Margaret Fisher, Meg Jackwitz, and Lorraine Cole. Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

research, and local initiatives like the Laidley Community Centre and local schools. Anyone with information on the Laidley Lions Club can contact laidley@lionsq3.org.au

Regional Youth of the Year competitors Aaron Wei, Eli Gearing and Eloise Alderson in the back row, with Angus Green and Adam Canavan seated. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Judges David Raine, Dave Noonan and Susan Sherlock had the impossible task of picking the winners.

Kitchen is for all comers

By Grace Crichton

People living rough can find a bit of comfort in a hot meal and warm drink at the Lockyer Community Centre’s new camp kitchen.

‘Our Kitchen isYour Kitchen’ is a small shed with a kettle, sandwich press, toaster, microwave, and fridge for people who are homeless to come and make themselves a hot meal or drink.

Lockyer Community Centre management committee president Julie Dorrington said they identified the need for the facilities as several people came to the centre asking to use their kitchen to cook.

“We’ve been wanting to do something for the homeless,” she said.

“Most people can afford the food they just have got nowhere to keep it.

“This way they can go and buy themselves a frozen veggie meal, come here and cook it, sit in the garden and eat it, make yourself at home.”

Centre staff will open the kitchen from 9am until 3pm on workdays.

It is located at the back of the complex at the entrance to the garden.

There is tea, coffee and sugar, and all other ingredients are BYO.

Centre co-ordinator Gillian Holton said people were welcome to come and use the kitchen without having to come to see the staff if they don’t want to.

“It’s just a small bit of support to let them have their autonomy, in being able to just come into the site, go and make a cup of coffee, cup of tea, heat up a bit of food, make a piece of toast, anything like that, without having to come and see us, so there’s not that embarrassment of asking for a cup of coffee,” she said.

As the name suggests, people are encouraged to take responsibility for the kitchen and treat it as their own.

“We’re hoping it will be self-regulatory,” Miss Dorrington said.

“If you get people that are spoiling it, then we might just have to close it, but we don’t want to do that.

“If people can just tidy up after themselves, don’t leave your scraps or rubbish, there will be bins, keep it nice for yourself and for others.”

The kitchen was officially opened at the centre’s Harmony Day lunch on 20 March.

The initiative was spearheaded by Lockyer Community Centre manager Linda Roberts, who was unfortunately unable to attend the opening.

Esk Camp and Jam a rockin’ and relaxing time

By Jesse Hamilton

The Esk Camp and Jam invited campers to an enjoyable experience to kick back and listen to blues, country, and rock music from 15-17 March.

The three-day music festival featured headline acts Never Too Late, Brief Divide, Jaq Daniel, and The Zephyr Project, with an opportunity for aspiring musicians to join in on the open mic walk-up sessions.

Esk Show Society Camp and Jam music director Peter Edwards said this year’s festival had attracted over 170 campervans to the grounds.

“We’ve got 174 vans in here, that’s a record for the Esk grounds,” he said.

“The camp and jam allows people to bring their caravans along and enjoy some country blues and rock music.”

Mr Edwards said the festival provides musicians an opportunity to platform their talents in a supportive environment.

“It gives people the opportunity to sing with a band and then we have professional artists at night-time,” he said.

“They just get up and the band helps them along.

“The festival is all for the Esk Show Society, it raises money so kids can come to the show and go on the rides for free.”

Russell and Chrissy from Royston have been friends for over 30 years, groovin’ it out to Sweet Home Alabama.

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON Singer Claire joined in during the Open Mic walk up sessions on Saturday 16 March.

Walters family from Springfield enjoying a relaxing afternoon of blues, rock, and country music.

Artist Werna from Fernvale performed hits from the Bee Gees.

Lockyer Community Centre staff Corrie Verbeeten and Gillian Holton at the opening of the centre’s ‘Our Kitchen is Your Kitchen.’

Kids get messy in Harmony

By Grace Crichton

Families came together to connect and play at Together4Lockyer’s Messy Play on Harmony Day on 21 March.

Held in the green space next to the Laidley library, the morning of fun had little ones aged 0 to 5 experimenting with finger painting, bubbles, foam, and lots of messy fun activities.

Together4Lockyer, a collaborative group focused on early childhood, held the event to bring together multiple services available to families with young children in the region.

Laidley District State School deputy principal curriculum and community Nicci Martin said the day went ‘really well’ and attracted families from the wider region.

“There’s lots of people here, a lovely range of families,” she said.

“The service providers have all come out and provided some beautiful activities for the kids.

“They’ve been really engaging, age-appropriate activities for all of the senses, and very messy.”

The school’s Didge Boys lead by John Parsons played didgeridoos before leading a rendition of ‘Head, Should, Knees and Toes’ in Yuggera.

Rosewood comes together for a day of celebration

By Jacob Hayden

Rosewood State High School students came together for a special Harmony Day celebration on Wednesday 20 March.

Student Representative Council members joined Rosewood Chaplains, Rosewood Lions Club, Rosewood Community Centre and even local police to put on a feast of food and activities for the school.

SRC president Jess Armstrong was excited to see a term’s work of planning come to fruition.

“The theme for Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’ and I think that’s really important at our school,” she said.

“This is an event that the whole school community can come together over and everyone’s interacting in a nice, positive environment.”

Students were treated to fresh fruit, slushies, Aussie classics like lamingtons, Vegemite toast and fairy bread, and Italian food items like pesto pasta and garlic bread.

“We’ve got Head Space here, they’re making stress balls with the West Moreton Health team, which are the school nurses,” Bella said.

“We have the year 11 and 12 volunteering Cert students helping out.”

SRC event manager Bella Parker said organising the event was very fulfilling.

“I like bringing people together, it’s one of my passions,” she said.

“Everyone is the same inside.”

Rosewood State High School students Taylor Sover, Ruadhri Glenn and Bella Burney served up Aussie treats including Vegemite toast, fairy bread and lamingtons for Harmony Day.

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Together4Lockyer members Janella Cox, Nicci Martin, Marina Kenway, Julianne Bachmann, John Parsons cut the biggest orange cake at Messy Play on Harmony Day.

Tilly shows off her artistic side.

GET SET FOR LOWOOD

Lowood State Primary School

oval will come alive on Friday, 12 April with live music, DJ, acrobatic performances, activities, workshops, information stalls, food, and fun at Lowood Youthfest!

This community event is for young people aged 12+ in Lowood and surrounds. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Entry to the event is free, with gates opening at 11.30am. Main stage entertainment commences at 12pm and features Angie Whitely, Harry Phillips, Zim BoyZ, Harry Rapmund and headline artist/rapper Lisi 4300.

In a scene dominated by bravado and chest puffery, Goodna rapper Lisi offers a

refreshingly relatable and grounded approach to rap. Since bursting onto the scene with his Platinum-accredited single ‘Say Less’ in 2019, Lisi has become one of the most omnipresent local forces in hip-hop, accumulating over 60+ million streams and 22.5 million YouTube views in the opening chapter of his career. With a focus on intricate storytelling and personal lyricism, Lisi's music delves into everyday life in the 4300 and the real issues faced by his people.

Ipswich Community Youth Service CEO Amanda Margerison states “Lisi’s lyrics, resilience and rise to fame is sure to inspire our community’s young people. We cannot wait for him to share his music and his story with us.”

Fun activities will be available including Big Wave Mechanical Surfboard, the Hungry Hungry Hippo, a Dunk Tank and crowd favourite… Meltdown, an eight-player action game, challenging your stamina, agility and reaction time. Not one but two spinning boom arms try to knock you off your podium!

Tastebuds will be tempted with food and drinks available for purchase including dagwood dogs, Mexican food, mini pancakes, kebabs, wings, ice cream, snow cones and for the parents…coffee.

FREE bus charter will run to and from the event from surrounding townships. More information on time and availability can be found via online registration.

“We encourage young people

to come along to enjoy the fun, festival environment, make new friends and connect with youth related services available in Somerset region.” states Ms Margerison.

This event is a joint initiative of ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service and Somerset Regional Council. Proudly funded by the Queensland Government (Tackling Regional Diversity through Connected

Communities grant program).

LOWOOD YOUTHFEST

Friday, 12 April 2024

11.30am to 5pm

Lowood State Primary School Oval

FREE ENTRY - REGISTRATIONS

ESSENTIAL

For more information and to register visit Facebook @lowoodyouthfest or phone Ruth 0437 110 789.

Colours fly in the Valley

By Jacob Hayden

The Spirit of theValley Events team put on a great free event in Ferrari Park, Laidley, showcasing local talents and food.

Highlights included performances from Move and Groove Dance School, Ipswich band The Oztones, and the ever-entertaining Legends of the Lockyer talent quest.

Event organiser Idell Wadley thanked major sponsor Wesbro Services for their support, as well as Zabel’s Beekeeping, Neo Fun Tech, Plainland Country Market and media partners River 94.9 and the Lockyer & Somerset Independent.

The Oz Tones kicked the party into high gear with their upbeat rock covers of classic tunes. Members from Tai Chi Internal Arts showed off their moves.

Two Bears Ceramics invited youngsters to paint ceramic animals.

TheWesbro Services Colours of the Lockyer art and culture festival brought out the best of the LockyerValley on Sunday 24 March.

Move and Groove Dance School students took centre stage at Colours of the Lockyer, held at Ferrari Park in Laidley. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Eileen Zahnow and Dianne Crees from Laidley Garden Club Inc.

Colours of the Lockyer Major Sponsor Wesbro Services added a splash of pink to the festival.

Picture: LACHLAN, DAMIEN, LAURA, ASH AND NEVILLE

Gilmour Racing’s race cars attracted local rev heads. Pictured: Matthew and Donna Gilmour with Brisbane driver Kyle Evans.

Levi Huston twirled fire and wowed the crowd.

Whose road is not clear

Knowing which level of government holds responsibility for certain roads can be a confusing matter.

While a State Controlled Road (SCR) is a road declared to be controlled by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), a local government controlled road is a road that is owned or maintained by local government.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council CEO Ian Church said knowing where the responsibility lies for fixing a specific road often stumps many residents.

“That’s why we’re encouraging residents to visit our website and check out our handy lists of council-maintained and state government roads,” he said.

“In addition, while we understand the speed of road restoration works can be a cause of frustration for residents at times, be assured our crews are working as quickly as possible, while adhering to funding requirements and other required procedures.

“Council engages contractors to deliver specific roadworks at times when our own crews are flat out with other projects, rather than delaying works further.

“Similarly, there may be times when Transport and Main Roads (TMR) contracts work to council to deliver, so you may see our crews working on state roads, subject to the requirements of TMR.”

Mr Church said when sealed road repairs occur it is often a matter that takes more than one day to repair.

“This is due to a multitude of reasons including requirements around testing and curing, which is why you will then see crews return to the same pavement repair several times, prior to a final bitumen seal being applied,” he said.

“In the majority of instances, weather permitting, this process would be completed over a six-week period.”

Lockyer survey checks on future infrastructure

Lockyer Valley Regional Council wants community feedback to plan for the region’s growth.

With federal funding, council has launched a survey seeking residents’ input on social and community infrastructure for the future of the Lockyer Valley.

CEO Ian Church encouraged people to have their say.

“Council wants to ensure the community has the buildings, facilities and spaces required to meet the needs of the Lockyer Valley for the next 20 years,” he said.

“To help us better understand how existing infrastructure addresses the local disaster risk profile and to plan for the region’s requirements, now and into the future, we want to hear from you.

“This process will guide council’s future advocacy efforts and planning, so it’s important that we identify the community’s

needs and wants.”

Social and community infrastructure is described as physical facilities and spaces where the community can access social services, programs and activities that maintain and improve standards of living and quality of life.

“As part of the survey, respondents will be asked about the strengths and weaknesses of current facilities and services, how often they use them, as well as their aspirations for future facilities and services in the region,” Mr Church said.

“Results of the survey will be used to help shape planning for infrastructure and spaces that support things such as recreation, learning, social gatherings, health, the arts, safer places during disasters and other activities.”

The survey is open until Sunday 7 April and can be accessed online via surveymonkey.com/r/LVCNZ7F

Lockyer Valley residents are encouraged to have their say on community infrastructure projects. Picture: LVRC

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to visit its website to understand which level of government is responsible for certain roads.

Picture: LVRC

Chloe’s Navy life

She might have grown up in the bush, but these days Leading Seaman Chloe Hearne is more at home on the water, whether on ship or on shore.

It has been five years since she left Gatton to join the Navy, and she is content to spend the next five years near water as well.

Leading Seaman Hearne has just joined HMAS Yarra, one of four minehunter coastal vessels, after stints on the guided missile destroyers HMA Ships Hobart and Sydney.

She said she was now looking forward to the challenge and extra responsibility that working on a smaller vessel brings.

“On the bigger ships you get used to having a lot more people working alongside you, but

on the minehunter you’ve got to take on more responsibility,” she said.

“As a communications specialist we’re tactical, we’re radio, we’re computers so in this new role I will definitely get opportunities to test myself.”

After leaving Lockyer District State High School, Leading Seaman Hearne was working as an assistant nurse while undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing degree when she decided she needed a new direction.

“I really didn’t like the university life so I decided to try something completely different and join the Navy,” she said.

She said she has never looked back since making the move.

“I’ve had experiences that my friends back home haven’t had the chance to do and, after my first five years in Navy, I feel there is still a lot more to come,” she said.

While she has had some amazing work experiences, such as working with Air Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre and visiting various ports in Australia and abroad, she said the most satisfying thing about Navy life was the friendships.

“I’m still a small-town girl at heart so I like a good chat and making friends with everyone, but in Navy your friends turn into your family,” she said.

“I love it.”

Our mailbox

What a great read the 20th March edition was! Some comments about particular stories.

Keep up the great work with the new Independent format, that looks much better.

All the very best to Graeme Lehmann on his well-deserved retirement.

Let’s hope he sends Postcards of the places he’s visited, which could even include writing a regular column for the paper!

Sorry about Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke. A lovely lady who deserved better treatment over such a minor issue.

3 Extra Police Officers and Cars slated for Lowood Station is a good thing, however more will be needed.

The prospect of a whole new station is also on the cards which will only benefit the Community. Fingers crossed that this happens.

Regarding theft of a Trailer from the Lowood Lions Club consider investing in a Shipping container that God himself couldn’t break into! The CWA could do the same or share the container or keep the shed and buy a guard dog.

Regards,

Tony Crossley Lowood

Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Communications Information Systems Chloe Hearne, from Gatton, has just joined HMAS Yarra, one of four minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels.

Pictures: LSIS JARROD MULVIHILL

Royal Australian Navy sailor, Leading Seaman Communications Information Systems Chloe Hearne on the bridgewing of HMAS Yarra.

Kia Sportage hybrid EV

Kia Australia has announced that its Sportage Hybrid Electric Vehicle is now arriving in dealerships.

The Sportage HEV variant impresses with comfort, convenience and safety features, and expands on Kia’s fuel-efficient technologies for Australian new car buyers to choose from.

Kia Australia chief executive officer Damien Meredith said the Sportage range was already an excellent medium SUV package in a very popular and competitive segment.

“The addition of a Hybrid variant strengthens our offering considerably,” Mr Meredith said.

“The Sportage range is an integral part of Kia’s sales initiatives and we anticipate sales of the HEV to be around 300 per month, contributing 20 per cent of total Sportage sales volume.

“The Sportage HEV is another solid step in Kia’s progress of increasing electrified options to the Australian market.”

The Kia Sportage HEV is available in two trims; SX FWD Auto and GT-Line FWD Auto. Power in the Sportage Hybrid comes from the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system as the larger Sorento Hybrid, which mates a 132kW/265Nm four-cylinder petrol engine with a 44kW/264Nm electric motor and a 1.49kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (combined petrol + electric output is 169kW and 350Nm).

Paired to the engine is a 6-speed automatic

The Kia Sportage HEV is available in two trims; SX FWD Auto and GT-Line FWD Auto. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED

transmission and power is transferred to the front wheels ensuring a smooth transition between gear changes.

Combined Fuel Consumption is 4.9L/100km on the ADR 81/02 combined fuel cycle. To optimise efficiency, 18” alloy wheels are

featured on both trims and for peace of mind while on the road, a temporary steel spare wheel is fitted to both.

The Sportage HEV is another solid step in Kia’s progress of increasing electrified options to the Australian market.

Power in the Sportage Hybrid comes from the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system as the larger Sorento Hybrid.

Our Lady Of The Valley & Esk Catholic Parishes

invite you to share this time of LOVE, PEACE & JOY as we celebrate EASTER

HOLY THURSDAY 28th March

9am St Mel's Esk 7pm St Mary's Gatton

GOOD FRIDAY 29th March

Stations of the Cross 9am St Mary's Gatton

Kids ready for Easter

There is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays with a host of activities on offer across the region.

As part of Somerset Regional Council’s school holiday program, there will be a youth festival in Lowood, Rolla Bae Disco at the Somerset Civic Centre grounds, movie nights at Kilcoy and a range of fun activities at Somerset Library branches and The Condensery, council’s art gallery in Toogoolawah.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party returns to Lowood on Wednesday 3 April from 9am at Clock Park with craft activities, outdoor games, children’s disco, face painting and an animal farm.

In the LockyerValley, there is a jam-packed

schedule of free, fun-filled activities on offer.

There are scavenger hunts, family movies, Lego fun, and hands on art activities.

In the second week of the holidays, a range of presenters will deliver activities at the libraries.

Urban Utilities bring their Water Ranger vs Blocka activities for children aged 0-5 and the Beneath the Streets program for primary and high school aged children, while Sparky Do Dah will present Imagine, Create and Play for all ages.

Visit your local council or library website for more details, including making bookings.

Join the Mad Hatter for his tea party in Lowood these school holidays. Picture: FILE

There are lots of activities on offer at your local library these holidays, like movie nights and Lego fun. Picture: LVRC

Easter story comes alive

By Jesse Hamilton Churches across the Lockyer and Somerset regions will keep the Easter story alive over the holiday break, welcoming all to celebrate the chronicle of Jesus Christ’s resurrection across multiple special services.

Trinity Lutheran Church Lowood will commemorate Jesus’ last supper with a shared dinner for Maundy Thursday, with services also held at the church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Trinity Lutheran Church Lowood pastor Ben Graham said Easter is a time for family to unite and celebrate our salvation through Jesus’s sacrifice.

“We’re remembering those promises that were made by Moses to the Israelites thousands of years ago that are still relevant today,” he said.

“If you compare Easter to Christmas, Christmas is a very busy time for everyone because you have more days off and people spend a lot of time buying presents and visiting family.

“By contrast, Easter doesn’t have quite so much of a festival around it in the shops, it’s more of a church festival over the Easter weekend, so there’s a lot more focus on the entire good news of the Bible.”

In the Lockyer region, the Laidley Anglican

Church will hold an Easter Sunday family service at 9am followed by a morning tea.

Laidley Anglican Church people warden Yvonne Barlow said it’s integral the Easter story is still told in today’s churches and encouraged anyone who hasn’t been to a service to come along and ask questions.

“Along with Christmas, it’s the most important date on the Christian calendar,” she said.

“We make everyone welcome, and the more that come, the better it is.

“I think special dates like Christmas and Easter are opportunities for people to come back who may not have been to church for a while.”

Services:

Trinity Lutheran Church Lowood

· Maundy Thursday

· 7pm Trinity, Lowood Hall

Good Friday

· 7:30am St Johns, Coolana

· 9am Trinity Lowood

· 11am The Rock, Esk

Easter Sunday

· 5am dawn service St John’s Coolana

· 9am Trinity, Lowood

Laidley Anglican Church

· Easter Sunday

· 9am at Laidley Anglican Church Hall.

Laidley Anglican Church welcomes all to its Easter Sunday service at 9am at the Laidley Anglican Church Hall.

Pictures: LAIDLEY ANGLICAN CHURCH Churches across the Lockyer and Somerset regions will hold multiple special services over the holiday break to keep the Easter story alive.

Esk Show turning 120

In a testament to enduring community spirit and agricultural heritage, the Esk Show Society is celebrating its 120th anniversary celebration on Saturday 25 May 2024.

For over a century, the Esk Show Society has been at the heart of the Esk community, fostering a deep connection between residents and the rich agricultural embroidery of the region.

What began as a modest gathering of local farmers showcasing their produce in 1904 has blossomed into a grand annual event, bringing the community together to celebrate locals and showcase the highlights of the region.

Esk Show Society president Michele Arnold says the 120th Anniversary was a testament to the resilience and dedication of the community.

“We’ve seen the agricultural landscape transform over the years, and our show has mirrored those changes,” Ms Arnold said.

“However, what remains constant is the community’s passion for showcasing our

achievements and coming together to support a great local event,” she said.

The Esk Show Society takes pride in bringing together generations to celebrate the region’s agricultural achievements.

Over the years, the show has adapted to changing times while staying true to its roots, making it a cherished annual event for locals and a drawcard for visitors.

To commemorate this occasion, the Esk Show Society will be taking a look back on where they’ve come from with a heritage display.

Old machinery, blacksmiths, bush poets and even a showcase of yesteryear’s fashion will be intertwined into this year’s show.

While it’s important to reflect on the past, the Esk Show will also be focusing on the future, including adding a Lego feature to their visual arts section, a spectacular fireworks program and the return of free rides for families.

Esk Show Society president Michele Arnold invites the community to celebrate Esk Show’s 120th anniversary.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

By Grace Crichton

Lockyer irrigators are prepared to push back against the state government’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to water management.

The Lockyer Water Users Forum (LWUF) met with irrigators for the fourth time on 19 March to present their draft submission plan in response to the proposed new Moreton water plan.

The submission challenges the government’s plan to progressively implement volumetric entitlements to all water plans in Queensland, especially as it is the irrigators who will need to foot the bill.

LWUF CEO Gordon Van der Est said more work needs to be done with the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water to find a better solution.

“We acknowledge it’s going to go through on surface water,” Mr Van der Est said.

“But there’s a lot more work and discussion to be had on overland flow and on blanket groundwater metering across the whole of the Lockyer and Somerset.”

Mr Van der Est said the cost to implement meters was unfeasible and unrealistic for many irrigators.

For example, it will cost one irrigator at Tenthill $170,000 to install meters over several bores on his property.

“That’s the magnitude of the money we’re talking,” Mr Van der Est said.

“Show us the benefit, prove there’s a risk, show us the science, and show us the data.

“Prove to us that we need to go this path and we will potentially accept it.

“But, at your cost.”

Mr Van der Est also pointed out the Federal Government is funding the Queensland Government Murray Darling metering and telemetry costs to the tune of more than $10 million, but local irrigators will have to fork out the

funds themselves.

Lockyer irrigators have been self-managing water since 1921, MrVan der Est said, and have done it responsibly.

“Irrigators know there is no point planting a crop if you cannot take it through to harvest, so they don’t over-ex-

tract the groundwater aquifers, they manage them,” he said.

“This is exactly what the Central Lockyer went through for the last 30 years and now all the data’s in,” Mr Van der Est said.

“We’re not water pirates. The underground aquifers do recharge, so all of the

premise that underwrote the original plan for the last 30 years has now been proven to be unnecessary.

“Regulation just for the sake of regulation has no benefit, it is unproductive, and just adds another unnecessary cost.”

One irrigator at Tent Hill faces a cost for new meters amounting to $170,000.

Water users are saying no to the Government’s one size fits all approach to water regulation.

Lockyer users say the Murray Darling is a precedent for the management of regulatory costs.

Genetic aid to viability

The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain, driven by ongoing growth in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat and Livestock Australia.

The genetic gain which is a key driver of farmer productivity, profitability, and sustainability,wasdetailedwithintheSheepGenetics Annual Outcomes Report for 2022-2023.

MLA reported that the Sheep Genetics program experienced a record number of genotypes submitted to the Sheep Genetics evaluations.

This increase in genotyping as well as a range of other SheepGenetics activities has underpinned the increase in genetic gain across all industry indexes.

During this same period a record number of new animals were submitted to both the MerinoSelect and LamPlan evaluations with more than 420,000 animals submitted during this period.

Making it the largest submission in a 12-month period since the establishment of SheepGenetics in 2005.

The increase in number of genotypes, rate of genetic progress and number of animals submitted to Sheep Genetics means that sheep producers have access to more animals with Australian SheepBreedingValues (ASBVs) than ever before and the merit of these animals is continuing to improve.

Throughout 2022–23, Sheep Genetics continued to see increased growth in both the number of animals in the evaluations, and the number of members contributing to a total of 1305 flocks.

Meat and Livestock Australia recorded a record number of genotypes submitted to the Sheep Genetics evaluations in there 2022-2023 report.

Manager of Sheep Genetics for MLA Peta Bradley said the Sheep Genetics team has a strong focus on working with the range of service providers and delivering for their growing client list.

“As the use of Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) continues to grow within the commercial sector we’ve seen mimicked growth in the number of animals and clients involved in sheep genetics,” she said.

“This has been achieved alongside genetic gain across all the standard indexes.

“Selection indexes combine several important production traits into a single number and are an important tool to drive genetic improvement where there are a range of traits of economic or functional importance.”

Disasters force farmers to view selling the farm

Aspateofconsecutivenaturaldisastersand associated financial pressures are cited as two of the key reasons why more than twothirdsofAustralianfarmersareconsidering selling their farms, the results of Rural Aid’s inaugural farmer survey have revealed.

The ‘Pulse of the Paddock’ report shows many farmers are in need of diverse support measures, particularly mental health and wellbeing, to continue to supply quality food to Australian and international tables and contribute to the overall health and prosperity of communities across the country.

The survey revealed:

· 80 per cent of farmers believe people do not value the work and effort that goes into producing food

· 76 per cent of farmers rate their mental health as poor, very poor or average

· 70 per cent have considered selling their farminthepast12monthsduetonatural disasters and financial pressure

· 45 per cent say their mental health has declined in the past 12 months.

Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, said the survey raises issues he believed every Australian should take heed of, given 93 per cent of food eaten in Australia is produced right here on domestic farms.

“Farmers form the first link in the agricultural supply chain that connects the producer with the consumer,” Mr Warlters said.

“We need to take their fears seriously, and actively help them to stay on the land,” he said.

Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, said the Pulse of the Paddock survey details the toll consecutive disasters have taken on our farming communities.

Former Australian champion netballer, Laura Geitz, is this year’s Mates Day Rural Aid Ambassador.

School Leaders 2024

School Leaders

Fernvale State School

Flagstone Creek State School

Forest Hill State School

Back row (L-R): Zoe, Billy, Lucille, Jackson, Xyleea, Phoenix, Jackson

Front row (L-R): Conner, Sam (Sport Captain), Nakesha, Destiny, Ava (Sport Captain), Elysia (School Captain)

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Back row (L-R): Matthew (Logan House Captain), Brydie (School Captain), Alex, Amelia (Vice School Captains), Dominic (Oxley House Captain)

Front row (L-R): Samuel (School Captain), Josie, Lucas (Cunningham House Captains), Lara (Logan House Captain), Makayla (Oxley House Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Lilly, Aleysha, Sephina and Nate

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

School Leaders 2024

Gatton State School

Glamorgan Vale State School

In no order: Elizabeth, Erin, Jax, Keith, Lacey, Nikki-Lea

LAIDLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Set amongst the scenic landscapes of the Lockyer Valley lays Laidley State High School – a vibrant school community where we aspire together with families to open a world of opportunity for all students. We strive to illuminate the path towards excellence and personal growth for all of our students.

ENROL NOW

Student Council

Back row (L-R): Dominik, Sam, Patrick, Alaska, Venice

Front row (L-R): Mariam, Akeed, Ali, Evie

Absent: Paityn Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Back row (L-R): Layla-Jane (Meteors Captain), Afeef (Stars Vice Captain), Ahmed (Planets Vice Captain), Nasrin (Comets Vice Captain), Rezuan (Comets Captain)

Middle row (L-R): Hadley ( Music Captain), Courtney (Comets Captain), Chelsea (Planets Captain), Bridie (Stars Vice Captain), Ben (School Captain), Cameron (School Vice Captain), Ephrates (Meteors Vice Captain), Maddy (PBL Captain), Destiny (Stars Captain), Nurul (School Vice Captain)

Front row (L-R): Bryson (Planets Vice Captain), Sapheria (Cultural Captain), Mahie (Meteors Vice Captain), Payton (Planets Captain), Jasper (Meteors Captain)

Absent: Wyatt (School Captain), Lettika (PBL Captain), Maddison (Stars Captain), Zainab (Comets Vice Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

School Leaders 2024

Glenore Grove State School

Grandchester State School

Grantham State School

Names withheld at school’s request

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Nate (Sports Captain), Ebony (School Captain), Kyson (School Captain), Hannah (Sports Captain), Ruby (Student Representative Council)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

L-R: Elenor, Joshua, Blake, Lucas, Isaac, Scarlet, Cameron

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

School Leaders 2024

Helidon State School

Back row (L-R): Benjamin (School Captain), Aimee (School Captain), Lillie, Walter

Front row (L-R): Andy, Kelsey, Amitee, Joey

Picture:

Kentville State School

Kilcoy State School

Back row (L-R): Zamaya (Somerset House Captain), [name withheld], Spencer (Instrumental Captain), William (Mackenzie House Captain), Riezil (School Captain)

Front row (L-R): Faith (School Captain), Tia (Indigenous Captain), Ava W (Civics Captain), Ava P (Somerset House Captain), Jake (Mackenzie House Captain)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Senior student leaders

Names withheld at school’s request

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

JESSE HAMILTON

Kilcoy State High School

Senior Captains

L-R: Ava (Senior School Captain), Mark (Rafter House Captain), Bryce (Fraser House Captain), Sam (Rafter House Captain), Andine (Fraser House Captain), Tori (Senior School Captain)

Pictures: GRACE CRICHTON

Laidley District State School

Junior Captains

L-R: Summer (Junior School Captain), Summer-Valerie (Fraser House Captain), Macklin (Rafter House Captain), Ella (Rafter House Captain), Savannah (Fraser House Captain), Sarah (Junior School Captain)

Back row (L-R): Elizabella, Mia, Emma (School Captain), Rebekah, Zane, Thomas, Braxton (Vice Captain), Emily

Front row (L-R): Rayan (Vice Captain) Savanah, Xanthe, Cooper (School Captain), Ryley

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

School Leaders 2024

Laidley State High School

School Captains

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Lake Clarendon State School

Linville State School

Back row (L-R): Brielle Burns, Olivia Gwynne, Miah Howie, Sienna Zischze, Gloria Blake, Koda Taylor, Kael Fraser, Hamish Lee, Tobias Fleming, Ezra Feeney, Abigail Smith, Charlotte Robinson, Danielle Caswell, Emily Tyter, Brooke Bradey

Front row (L-R): Rhylan Tsounias, Montannah Creaser, Nikaylah Stokes, Olivia Matthews, Angel Sharma, Curtis Smith, Madison Crack, Abbey Adamski, Brayden Schmidt, Lily Gusterson, Lillith Vaughan, Chloe Patterson, Annabelle Fernandez, Adam Zomer

Back row (L-R): Kiara, Abigail, Sandra Wright (principal), Sonny, Ryan

Front row (L-R): Amelia, Ayra, Keenan Absent: Makayla, Riley

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

L-R: Noah, Mahalia, Piper, Raven, Mathea (School Captain), Daniel (Sports Captain)

Picture: LINVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Brayden Schmidt (Vice Captain), Abbey Adamski (Vice Captain), Michael Clarkeson (Principal), Madison Crack (School Captain) Curtis Smith (School Captain)

The Guide

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

Surrounding themselves with plants and nature seems to eternally instil the GardenAustraliacrew with a palpable sense of vibrancy and passion… and they never pass up the opportunity to celebrate an occasion. In tonight’s joyous and upbeat offering, the school holidays are here and there’s an abundance of inspiration for the break. Gregarious host Costa Georgiadis visits Australia Zoo to not only meet its fascinating residents, but learn about how its plants supply food and a habitat. Jane Edmanson (pictured) visits an inspiring outdoor area that proves size doesn’t matter, where a courtyard big enough to park a car is flourishing with native trees and a lush wildflower meadow.

HOUSE OF GODS

ABC TV, Sunday, 8.30pm

This heady mix of wealth, power, faith and family comes to its crunch in a satisfying, simmering conclusion. The tension has been ratcheted up to oppressive levels in this Sydney-based story of an Iraqi family. It’s a polished drama vibrating with sterling performances, where every little detail is plumbed to great melodramatic effect. In “When God Speaks”, there’s resolution of sorts as the truth is dragged to light, but first there’s some unexpected power plays and deals to unravel as Sheikh Shaaker (Simon Elrahi, pictured) confronts his adversary and uncovers the depths of patriarch Sheikh Mohammad’s (Kamel El Basha) ambition. It’s a thrilling final act.

HOW DO THEY REALLY DO IT?

SBS Food, Monday, 7.30pm

Do you really want to know what goes on behind the scenes at your favourite destination for that guilty late-night second dinner? In this cheeky documentary series, some of the UK’s most-loved food empires are put under the microscope to reveal not just what goes into their drool-worthy recipes, but how they market their brands and their products to make their meals seem lip-smackingly irresistible. In tonight’s unabashedly greasy and salty peek, the cameras go bravely inside the kitchens of global deep-fried treasure KFC to reveal how their famous fare is cooked, among other not-so life-changing insights. Unfortunately, those secret herbs and spices remain an elusive secret.

Thursday, March 28

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Big Deal. (Ml, R) 2.00 Meet The Penguins. (R)

3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.15 Grand Designs. (R)

7.00

7.30

8.00

4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PGa, R) 10.50

Mountain Vets. (Ma) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum

History Bites. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa) Bettany Hughes explores Bulgaria.

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: London. Stanley Tucci explores how Italian immigration has transformed London’s food scene.

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malsv) Lisa is given a terrible choice by the killer.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Illegals. (Malsv)

11.40 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

PICK OF THE WEEK

NCIS

10, Tuesday, 9pm

Prepare to be surprised and energised by this unpredictable season 21 premiere. After more than 20 years, this trusty naval police procedural stalwart can admittedly feel a little worn out at times, but after long-standing star Mark Harmon’s exit last year, there’s more room for the supporting players to shine. Wilmer Valderrama makes his mark in a powerful character development for Nick Torres tonight. “Algún Día” goes beneath the surface and into the troubled family history of the anguished cop in a daring storyline. Next week, pack tissues for a moving special tribute episode to late actor David McCallum, who played Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard for two decades.

Ghosts of the past: Wilmer Valderrama makes his mark in an NCIS episode about Torres’ family history.

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Mackenzie is wracked with guilt.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Hosted by Graeme Hall.

8.30 America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. (PG) As the qualifiers roll on, one act will get a golden ticket to the finals. Hosted by Terry Crews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Amazing Race. (PG, R)

12.30 Fortitude. (MA15+av, R)

1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers.

8.55 Thursday Night Knock

Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Sydney Roosters versus Penrith Panthers match.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) Jamie makes a risky decision.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (MA15+lm, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

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. (Mv, R) A group of teens terrorising tourists has the SVU squad working overtime.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma, 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 29

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 6.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.35 Easter In Australia. (PG, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 QI. (Ml, R) 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 House Of Gods. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 To Be Advised.

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 Back Roads: Longford, Tasmania. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson tours a tiny garden.

8.35 Happy Valley. (Malv) Catherine confronts Clare. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

9.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.

10.35 QI. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs: Essex. (R)

12.15 Belgravia. (PG, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am

QI. 1.30 Close To Me. 2.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 3.45 ABC News Update. 3.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

1.55pm

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wonderful

World Of Baby Animals. (PG, R) 10.50

Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. (PG, R) A look at the Ark of the Covenant.

8.20 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Tokyo To The Sea Of Japan. Part 1 of 2. Explores Japan’s Shinkansen, the world’s most punctual long-distance express trains.

10.10 Naples: Under The Volcanic Threat. (R) A look at the volcanos of the Naples’ region.

11.10 A French Case. (Premiere, Mal)

12.10 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Mal, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch.

12.35 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 1.05

The Tailings. 1.35 Hustle. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.50 The UnXplained. 6.40

7.35 8 Out Of

6am

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Continued. (1993, PG)

7.10 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 9.15

Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 11.30 Kodachrome. (2017, M) 1.30pm Hamlet. (1948, PG) 4.20 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 10.55 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 1.10am The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 3.05 Late Programs.

Saturday, March 30

6.00 Australian Story: On The Brink – Bon Scott. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania. (R) Joe O’Brien travels to the Tasman Peninsula.

7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the OxfordMailprovides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 House Of Gods. (Mls, R) Isa uncovers a valuable asset.

11.00 Happy Valley. (Malv, R) Catherine confronts Clare.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00

MOVIE: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story. (2021, PGadl) Heather Locklear, Jason MacDonald. 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 2.30

Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs learns about pickling.

8.30 MOVIE: The Butler. (2013, Malv, R) The dramatic changes that swept through society, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, are seen from the point of view of a White House butler who served seven presidents across three decades. Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack.

11.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Mal, R)

Presented by Gordon Ramsay.

12.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

1.00 Get On Extra.

1.30 The Arrangement. (Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72)

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Restoration.

11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. North Melbourne v Carlton. 6.00 American Restoration.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Elysium. (2013, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: For The Love Of Chocolate. (2021, G, R) Rhiannon Fish.

2.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys.

8.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus North Queensland Cowboys match, with NRL news and analysis.

9.45 MOVIE: Snitch. (2013, Mvd, R)

A father makes a deal with the US Attorney.

Dwayne Johnson, Jon Bernthal.

12.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, 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)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. IndyCar Series, The $1 Million Challenge. H’lights. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Igor. (2008, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (2014, M) 10.15 Late Programs.

9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage

Voltage. 11.00 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R) 12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour.

Qualifying. 4.00 BBC News At Ten. 4.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 5.00

Hungry For More: Spain. (PG) 5.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road.

8.30 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: The Fall Of A King. Part 3 of 3.

9.30 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Venice, Bologna And The Bay Of Poets. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.25 Those Who Stayed. (Final, Mal)

11.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals)

12.05 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, R)

1.55 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R) Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman. 3.40 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 4.35 In Therapy. (Mls, R)

5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 11.30 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A French traveller attracts attention.

7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PGv, R) A noblemanturned-outlaw wages a guerrilla war against the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham. Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman.

10.30 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.

12.50 The Arrangement. (Mav, R) Megan and Shaun head out of town.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Mystic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGav, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00

GCBC. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGls, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (R) 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGalv) 5.00 News.

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. (PGa)

Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan.

9.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Graeme Hall tries to prevent a dog from ruining a relationship and save another from eviction.

10.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) A fire erupts after a plane crash.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Friends. 9.00 So Help Me Todd. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

11.15 Bull. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 Ageless. 1.30

Living On The Coast. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.30 Drive TV: EV3 Building The Future. 3.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005, PGv, R) A boy wins a tour of a chocolate factory. Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore.

10.50 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. (R)

11.45 Renovate Or Rebuild. (R) 12.35 World’s

Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 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)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R) 11.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals, R) 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 2.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R)

Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R)

An 85-year-old is trying to decide who would make a better match: a stubborn beagle or shy Jack Russell.

9.00 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) North East Ambulance attends to a family which arrived in the UK just 17 days earlier as refugees. Crew members fear for a boy who has been knocked down by a motorcycle outside a school and is unresponsive.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R)

The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

12.30 FBI: International. (Mav, R)

The fly team heads to Berlin.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, March 31

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R)

3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.35 A Grand Royal Design. (R)

6.30 Compass: The Lost Families. (PG) A tale of love and adventure.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) The team must prove Neville’s innocence.

8.30 House Of Gods. (Final, Ml) Sheikh Shaaker senses fraud and does everything in his power to uncover what Isa is up to.

9.30 Happy Valley. (Malv, R) Catherine confronts Clare. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

10.30 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R) A group of women protests Miss World. Keira Knightley.

12.15 Significant Others. (Final, Mals, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope –A Catalyst Special. (PG, R)

5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs.10.05 Vintage

Voltage. 10.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R)

11.25 My Unique B&B. (Premiere) 12.00

WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Taekwondo. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. Highlights. 5.30 Ballroom Fit. (R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Easter Island Origins. Explores the moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

8.30 The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee. Documents the colourful life and career of iconic English actor Sir Christopher Lee.

10.00 Hindenburg: The Cover Up: The Titanic Of The Skies. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

11.45 Massacre On Hadrian’s Wall. (Mv, R)

12.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R)

3.40 Singfest: The Literacy Of Music. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SBS VICELAND (31)

SEVEN (7)

6.00

NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGas, R) 12.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PGdls, R) Jennifer Garner. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger has two extra passports in his bag.

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nicola Stevenson. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including in the case of Nicola Stevenson.

10.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben takes on the role of a government agent.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Scott Weiland. (MA15+ad)

12.30 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. (2009, Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

TEN (5, 1)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Roxane. Continued. (2019, PG, French) 6.55 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.45 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.35 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 12.50pm

Roxanne. (1987, PG) 2.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.30 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.15

The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Robert De Niro: Hiding In The Spotlight. 9.35 A Perfectly Normal Family. (2020, M, Danish) 11.25 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Dipper’s Destinations. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Disasters At Sea.

5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Motorbike Cops. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) It is time for the final vows.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48: Knock At The Door And The Brave One. (Return) A man is murdered in front of his fiancée.

11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R)

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, 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.

9GEM (81, 92)

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising. (2013, PG) 2.45 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.45 To Be Advised. 5.45 MOVIE: Trolls World Tour. (2020) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PG) 10.00 Aussie Lobster Men.

11.00 Resident Alien. 12.50am A1: Highway Patrol.

1.50 MOVIE: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters –Predacons Rising. (2013, PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp, but, there will be no chocolate treats for them.

9.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius continues to work with Tennant and her team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange. Whistler takes Ernie’s advice and makes a grand gesture in the hope of winning back Lucy.

10.15 FBI. (MA15+av, R) After a young woman is killed on her way home from a lavish yacht party, the team investigates.

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

6am The Middle.

8.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 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.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

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.

9.20 To Be Advised.

10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R) 12.10 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993, G, R) Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse. 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Truth About Fasting: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Chosen. (PGa) Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

8.30 The 2010s: 2020 – The Year That Changed Everything. (Final, Malv) A chronicle of the events of 2020, from Trump’s first impeachment to the COVID-19 pandemic.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Christian. (MA15+d)

11.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)

2.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

NINE (8, 9)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGads)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Officers spot some dodgy activity.

8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (Mav, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1982 murder of six-year-old Bonnie Clarke.

9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) After witnessing a hit and run during a friend’s livestream, Alec and Kylie aim to prove it was not an accident.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) As the competition for charity continues in the wilds of Africa, a 12th celebrity enters the jungle.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Special Agent Remy Scott and the team investigate the homicides of two army veterans in a murder spree.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 BOLD (53, 12)

Tuesday, April 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Kurt Fearnley’s

One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Braidwood, NSW. (Final) Presented by Heather Ewart.

8.30 Better Date Than Never. (Final, PG) Kento and Rebecca attend a cosplay ball.

9.05 Jeffrey Smart. The story of Jeffrey Smart.

10.05 You Can’t Ask That: Chinese Australians. (Ma, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 MOVIE: Casablanca. (1942, PG, R) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains. 1.35 The Detectives. (Mal, R)

2.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Wildlife Revolution

– A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Atypical Education. (PGa, R) 10.00 Film Kids. (PG, R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Rebuilding Notre-Dame With Lucy Worsley. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.40 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 World’s

Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Billy Porter. (Return, PGa) Billy Porter explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores why people become super fans and what happens when they go too far.

9.30 Dateline: Finding Yusuf Pt 2. A look at Australians in detention in Syria.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Malsv, R)

11.20 Faking Hitler. (Premiere, Man)

12.15 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

Sunrise.

6.00

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Another Christmas Coincidence. (2019, PGa, R)

2.00 Beat The Chasers UK.

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG, R) Uncovers problems with airports.

9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Final, Ml) Gordon Ramsay heads to Port Washington, New York, where he comes to the aid of Diwan.

10.00 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Born To Kill? Tony Costa. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Emerald City. (MA15+hv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30

9News Morning. 12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)

1.00 Mr Mayor. (PG, R)

1.30 Getaway. (PG, 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 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. (Ml) The teams are tasked with hosting networking experiences with influential hospitality buyers.

8.45 To Be Advised.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Family Law. (Final, Mas) A client wants to know her biological child.

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.05 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGads, 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.

9GEM (81,

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGav, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00

GCBC. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 GCBC. 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. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) As the competition for charity continues, the split camp continues to pit the celebrities against each other.

9.00 NCIS. (Return, Mav) The NCIS team must help Torres when he puts his future at stake by confronting the man who tormented his family when he was a child.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Final, Mv, R) The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Emu Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 9.00 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 11.10 Bangla. (2019, M, Italian) 12.45pm A Perfectly Normal Family. (2020, M, Danish) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.05 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 5.20 The Way. (2010, PG) 7.40 Jeremy. (2015, M, Spanish) 9.30 A Good Woman Is Hard To Find. (2019, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

Peter Rabbit

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25

Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson

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

9.05 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Allstars Supershow. (Final, Mals) Hosted by Guy Montgomery.

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 12.20 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 1.15 Grand Designs. (R)

2.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (PG)

The participants are settling in.

8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told

You. (Ml) Jimmy Carr hosts a comedic game show where paying attention pays off.

9.25 Miniseries: Litvinenko. (Mal)

Part 2 of 4. The day after Litvinenko’s death, radiation teams swarm across London.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Blinded. (MA15+ds)

11.45 The Wall: The Orchard. (Malsv)

3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.05 Going

Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (PGa, R)

1.00

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00

(Mv)

11.40 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.10 Destination WA. 2.35 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.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The latest celebrity will need to work hard in a challenge to receive their luxury item.

9.00 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team investigates the car bombing death of an American lawyer working out of Budapest.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS VICELAND (31)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Lockrose State School

Lowood State High School

School Leaders 2024

Lockyer District High School

Back row (L-R): Lucien Thonon (School Captain), Nickkie Shaw (Sports Captain), Landon Whitmore (Sports Captain), Darcie Condon (Cultural Captain), Adam Canavan (School Captain), Nevaeh Merlo (Arts Captain)

Front row (L-R): Kiara Young (Junior School Captain), Willow Hill (Junior School Captain), Madison Schulz (School Captain), Ava Zammit (Student Representative Council President), Ella Boyer (School Captain), Madison Gergely (Student Representative Council Secretary and Treasurer), Tahlie Pfeiffer (Junior School Captain), Desta Kaye (Junior School Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Isabel Morris (School Captain), Hunter Siviour (School Captain), Benjamin Kok (Vice Captain), Marita Galea (Vice Captain)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Taj (Sports Captain), Ruby-Lee (Sports Captain) Hayley (School Captain), Toby (School Captain)

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

School Leaders 2024

Lowood State School

Ma Ma Creek State School

Marburg State School

Tilly (Woodlands House Captain), Reuben (School Captain), William (Vice Captain), Abbygail (Frederick House Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Colby Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Back row (L-R): Ryan (School Captain), Hamish, Seth, Esther, Khalyssa, Lylah

Front row (L-R): Michael, Jessie, Xanthie, Kiara, Kasey, Matilda (School Captain), Zach Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Minden State School

Mount Marrow State School

Mount Sylvia State School

Back row (L-R): Makkendra (Student Leader), Chloe (Brigalow House Captain), Queenie (Bunya House Captain), Sara (Ironbark House Captain), Allyn (Student Leader)

Front row (L-R): Sophie (Student Leader), Danielle, Zander (School Captains), Cynthia (Student Leader)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Maklan (Sports Leader), Indy (School Leader), Kiah (School Leader)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Naava (Schumann Vice Captain), Miah (School Captain), Artin (Schumann Captain), Eve (Hooper Vice Captain), Ella (Student Vice Captain), [name withheld] (Hooper Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

School Leaders 2024

Mount Tarampa State School

Murphys Creek State School

Our Lady of Good Counsel - Gatton

Destiny and John Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Grayson Rech (School Captain), Lionel Kaye (Vice Captain)

Chizuru Oba (School Captain), Lily McKay (Vice Captain)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON Bella and Jacob

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Rory (Vice Captain), Skye (Vice Captain), Blake (School Captain), Zarli (School Captain)

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Eliana Neale (School Captain), Tyson Nagle (School Vice Captain), Ethan French (School Captain), Brooke Jenkins (School Vice Captain)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

Kelly, Tyrone, Arwyn, Danny

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

School Leaders 2024

Rosewood State School

St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School

Millie (Casey Vice Captain), Owen (Vice School Captain), Abbey (School Captain), Meadow (O’Rourke Vice Captain), Chex (Casey Captain)

Absent: Khye (O’Rourke Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

L-R: Audrey (School Captain), Lily (Student Leader), Tobias (Brigalow House Captain), Dallas (School Captain), Layla (Currajong House Captain), Charlotte (Student Leader), Shymika (Student Leader)

Absent: Phoenix

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Rosewood State High School

Zoe James-Collier (School Captain), Taylor Sover (School Captain), Eva Whitehead (Cultural Captain)

Absent: Ashanti Bessell (First Nations Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

School Leaders 2024

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School - Laidley

Tarampa State School

Tent Hill Lower State School

Back row (L-R): Charli (School Captain), Jett (Freeman Captain), Lachlan (Sport Captain) Helayna (Vice Captain)

Front Row (L-R): Sheleaka (Freeman Captain), Charlotte (Thorpe Captain), Konnor (Vice Captain Absent: Tallis (School Captain) Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

In no order: Harmony (School Captain), Funmi (School Captain), Zoey, Ara, Elizabeth, Lilly (School Captain), Jack, Asher, Savanna, Tara, Kiko (School Captain), Brandi, Jaimee Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

L-R: Samuel (Dingo House Captain), Stella (School Captain), Neveah (Bandicoot House Captain), Jack (School Captain), R-Jay (Bandicoot House Captain), Alyssa (Dingo House Captain) Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

School Leaders 2024

Senior Captains

Mylie Beacham and Blake Pearson

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Junior Captains Elanore Cross and Noah Green

Thornton State School

Milla (School Leader)

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Toogoolawah State High School

Toogoolawah State School

School Leaders 2024

Walloon State School

Withcott State School

Absent: Alexa Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

L-R: Robert (Logan House Captain), Casey (Oxley House Captain), Mychaela (Cunningham House Captain), Lucas, Kobe (School Captains), Leo (Logan House Captain), Raya (Oxley House Captain), Dylan (Cunningham House Captain)

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Bethany (School Captain), Lillian (Vice Captain), Jacob (Vice Captain)

Back row (L-R): Rylee (School Captain), Ella (Student Council Treasurer), Madalyn (Wivenhoe House Captain), Letty (Somerset House Captain), Ellouise (Student Council Secretary), Eleanor (School Captain), Chelsea (Class Representative), Chloe (Student Council President), Jack (Class Representative), George (Class Representative), Brodie (Wivenhoe House Captain), Chase (Class Representative)

Front row (L-R): Addison (Somerset House Captain), Mabel (Class Representative), Maci (Class Representative), Joe (Class Representative), Emily (Class Representative), Joha (Class Representative), Hunter (Class Representative), Skye (Class Representative), Georgie (Class Representative), Eva (Class Representative)

Picture: GRACE CRICHTON

School Leaders 2024

Junior School Captains Oliver Drysdale and Ivy Walsh

WEST MORETON

COLLEGE

Middle School Captains Hayden Philp and Ashley Jones

Senior School Captains Charlotte McDowell and Benjamin Fowler

West Moreton Anglican College

Produce prices at market

FRUIT:

· LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25[$22.50] 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30[$22.50] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $15-$30[$22.50] BulkCP, Eureka No1 $45-$60[$52.50] CP, Eureka No2 $5$20[$12.50] BulkCP.

· MANDARINS: Afourer No1 $25-$40[$32.50] 13KgCtn.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Borlotti $8-$10[$9] Kg, Flat ContinentalNo1$6-$10[$8.20]Best$12Kg,Round S’lessNo1HandPicked$5-$8[$6.60]Best$10 Kg,RoundS’lessNo1MachineP’kd$2-$4[$3] Best $4.50 Kg, Snake Loose $7-$10[$8.30] Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.40-$2.60[$2] Bunch, Large $8-$14[$13] 10KgBag, Medium $12-$16[$15]

Best $18 10KgBag, Small $8-$12[$11] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $20-$30[$25] Best $36 10KgBag, Golden $3$4[$3.75] Bunch,Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: $1.20-$3[$2.30] Kg, No1 $16-$32[$28.20] Best $36 8KgIPk, No2 $16-$24[$20] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20$30[$22] 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $12-$18[$15]

Best $20 Each, Ballhead Large $10-$14[$12]

Each, Ballhead Medium $10-$12[$11] Each, Ballhead Small $8-$10[$9] Each, Red $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Each, Red No1 $80-$140[$122] Best $150 Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $50$60[$57.50] Best $72 Carton.

· CARROTS: $14-$25[$22.10] Best $30 15KgCtn, $12-$26[$22.20] Best $35 Bag, $12-$30[$21.40] Best $40 Carton, Pre-pack $14-$24[$21.40] Best $30 Bag, Pre-pack $14$24[$21.60] Best $30 Carton, Dutch $1.20$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25$35[$30] 10KgCtn.

· CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $30-$40[$33] Carton, No2 $16-$20[$18] Carton, Caulini $20$24[$22] Best $26 2KgCtn.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $50$60[$60] 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $20$30[$25] 16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20-$2.20[$2] Best $2.40 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, Kailan $1.60-$2.50[$2.20] Best $3 Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20-$2[$1.75] Best $2.20 Bunch.

· 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 $20$26[$23]Best$287KgTray,PurpleNo1Glasshouse $16-$20[$19] Best $24 7KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton,

GreenSleeves$2-$3[$2.50]250g,RedSleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$15] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $16-$24[$20] Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12-$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $24-$30[$25] Best $36 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $12$24[$16.40]Best$26Carton,HeadedNo2$6$12[$9] Carton, Hearts $16-$20[$18] Carton, Open Varieties $8-$18[$14] Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$18[$14.60] Carton, Open Varieties Green Coral $12$18[$17] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $12-$18[$17]Carton,OpenVarietiesRedOak $12-$18[$17] Carton.

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

· PARSLEY: Continental $1.60-$2.50[$2.25] Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $2$2.80[$2.50] Best $3 Bunch, English Large Bunch $1.80-$2.60[$2.30] Best $3 Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.20-$2[$1.80] Best $2.20 Bunch.

· PARSNIPS: $35-$50[$42.50] Best $55 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn.

· SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.60-$2.40[$2.20] Best $2.60 Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $3-$5[$4.50] Bunch, No1 Full-cut $2-$4[$3] Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gem $25-$30[$28.75] 9LCtn, Gold $16-$45[$29.90] Best $50 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $18-$35[$26.10] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $22-$40[$30.80] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $24$40[$32] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $26-$45[$40]Best$509LCtn,GoldNo1Small Medium $24-$40[$34] Best $45 9LCtn.

· SWEET CORN: No1 $18-$36[$33] Best $40 18LCtn, No2 $8-$18[$13] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24$40[$35] 18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1.60-$2.80[$2.40] Best $3 250gLP, Egg Extra $40-$50[$45] 10KgCtn,EggNo1ExLarge$30-$45[$37]Best $5010KgCtn,EggNo1Large$26-$45[$35.80]

Best $50 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $24$36[$29.60] Best $40 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $26-$40[$32.60] Best $45 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$30[$24.60] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $22-$30[$26] Best $32 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $12-$24[$18] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $40-$50[$46.50] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1Cocktail$12-$24[$17]Best$3010KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $22-$36[$30.60]

Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $18-$36[$29.60] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $24$45[$34.40] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $16-$30[$23.40] Best $36

10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $20-$32[$27.80] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $16-$30[$20.60] 10KgCtn.

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

· 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 $30 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$28[$24] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $36-$40[$38] 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 $32$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $32-$40[$35.50] 15KgCtn,Washed

Red Large $36-$40[$38] 20KgBag, Washed

Red Medium $32-$40[$35] 15KgCtn,Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$38] 20KgBag,Washed

Red Small $28-$36[$30] 15KgBag, Washed

Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$45[$34.83] Best $50 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$38[$33.33] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$35] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32$38[$37] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $30-$40[$38] 15KgBag, Washed White Small $36-$40[$39] 20KgBag.

· PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue $1-$1.20[$1.06] Kg, 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, Average=[]

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

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DALBY SALEYARDS

Wednesday 20 March

The number of cattle penned at Dalby reduced by 1,183 head to 4,108. All the regular buyers were active in the market however prices continued to decline across a number of classes. Light and medium weight yearling steers returning to the paddock continued to lose ground in value. Prices for the better end of the medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed experienced a small turnaround following the large losses last sale. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers received very little change in price. Yearling heifers to feed escaped the large losses the previous sale however lost 10c to 35c/kg this week. Cow prices continued to decline to average 17c to 28c/kg less. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 416c to average 337c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 349c to 365c with sales to 380c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed made to 340c to average 320c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 310c to average 259c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged from 264c to 283c with sales to 303c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 256c and made to 310c/ kg. Medium weight plain condition cows to restockers were the least affected to average 174c with sales to 182c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows to export processors averaged 176c and made to 187c/kg. Heavy weight 3 scores averaged198c and made to 210c and the best of the heavy weights made to 230c to average 220c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 262c/kg.

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS

Thursday 21 March

466 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. There was competition for all descriptions of cattle, although buyers were operating with reduced rates. Local restockers were more active than in previous weeks, with the easing market. Derek Schulz, Gatton, sold lines of Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $1180, $1145, $1120, $1100 and $1020. Nev Stallin, Mt Tarampa, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1350 and $1200. Ken Klein, Cedarton, sold a line of Braford cross cows &amp; calves for $1600. Kerry Harris, Ropeley, sold Murray Grey cross cows for $1300. Dick Smith, Withcott, sold Limousin cows for $1300 and steers for $1100. Sarah Milne, Calvert, sold Brahman steers for $950. Sandra Phillips, Derrymore, sold Blonde cows for $1260. Ross and Cheryl Steinhardt, Blenheim, sold Droughtmaster steers for $960. Harrison Rural, Tenthill, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $860, $860 and $800. Malcolm Russell, Clarendon, sold Droughtmaster

cross weaner steers for $860. Speedy Family Trust, Rosewood, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $810. Jeff Armstrong, Laidley, sold Droughtmaster steers for $880.

MORETON SALEYARDS

Tuesday 19 March

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 448 head of cattle today. A larger number of cows came to hand and sold to an easier market, with rates easing by 10-15 cents. Medium weight pasture heifers sold to strong competition. A lesser quality yarding of younger cattle came to hand, the quality lines sold to strong competition with rates easing.

Description Vendor Breed c/kg $/head

· Weaner Steers, R Dale Droughtmaster x, 297.2c/kg, $858/head.

· Weaner Heifers, G Bell Limousin, 250.0c/kg, $537/head.

· Weaner Heifers, G O’Meara, Angus x, 229.2c/ kg, $573/head.

· Backgrounder Steers, RD Bishop, Charolais x, 311.2c/kg, $1141/head.

· Feeder Steers, M Newton, Santa, 300.2c/kg, $1344/head.

· Trade Heifers, G and L Bischoff, Droughtmaster, 282.2c/kg, $1265/head.

· 4 Tooth Kill Heifers, Werrington Pastoral, Brahman, 249.2c/kg, $1121/head.

· 8 Tooth Ox, P. Mahony, Droughtmaster x, 245.0c/kg, $1777/head.

· 8Tooth Ox,VJ and JM Evans, Droughtmaster, 245.0c/kg, $1751/head.

· Pen of Medium Cows, Greenfields Pastoral, Droughtmaster x, 224.2c/kg, $1106/head.

· Pen of Heavy Cows, Karreman Quarries, San-

ta x, 219.2c/kg, $1304/head.

· Heavy Cows, ND Hoger, Droughtmaster, 221.2c/kg, $1515/head.

· Heavy Cows, Heather Lee, Limousin, 219.2c/ kg, $1402/head.

· Bulls, S Gain, Droughtmaster, 241.2c/kg, $2231/head.

ROMA SALEYARDS

Tuesday 19 March

Roma Agents yarded reduced numbers penning 6,070 head. Cattle were drawn from N.S.W and the large normal supply districts. Apart from a few pens quality was not up to last weeks standard. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present however not all operating. Prices eased for all descriptions by as much as 20c to 40c/kg. Light weight yearling steers under 200kg topped at 418c/kg. A large number of yearling steers 200 to 280kg made to 432c and averaged 385c/kg. Yearling steers 330 to 400kg topped at 348c/kg. Yearling steers over 400kg sold to 318c to restockers with a large sample to feed selling to 346c to average 320c/kg. Light weight heifers under 200kg held their value selling to 312c/ kg. Yearling heifers 200 to 280kg selling from 206c to 284c/kg. Yearling heifers 280 to 330kg sold to 294c to average 262c/kg. Large numbers in the 330 to 400kg range to feed made to 284c/kg. Yearling heifers 400 to 480kg also to feed topped 270c/kg. Grown steers 500 to 600kg to processors topped 182c and 220c/kg to feed. Grown steers 600kg plus to processors made to 276c and averaged 263c/kg. Grown heifers over 540kg made to 222c/kg. Large consignments of 2 score cows 400 to 520kg sold to 178c/kg. The 3 score cows sold to 210c

to average 192c/kg. There was also large numbers of bulls penned with the 600kg plus selling to 246c/kg.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS

Monday 18 March

There was a large reduction in supply down to 117 head at the Toowoomba cattle sale. A mixed quality yarding sold to the regular panel of buyers along with a large number of onlookers. Prices for young cattle continued to ease by 4c to 5c/kg. However in line with the nationwide trend prices for grown cattle lost a further 15c to 20c/kg. Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 396c to average 345c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to background made to 358c while a handful to feed averaged 324c and made to 330c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 280c to average 233c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed averaged from 259c to 272c with sales to 290c/kg. Medium weight plain condition cows made to144c to average 138c and the best of the heavy weight cows made to 208c/kg. The occasional light weight steer sold open auction made to $490/head, and the heifer portion $340/head. Cows and calves made to $1,520/unit.

WARWICK SALEYARDS

Tuesday 19 March

There was a slight increase in supply to 1,254 cattle at Warwick. All the usual buyers attended and following the trends of other selling centres operated with reduced rates for export classes from 12c to 31c/kg. Yearling cattle to feeder and restocker buyers also sold to cheaper prices with quality a major factor and the heifers receiving the biggest losses. Yearling steers 200-280kg to restockers made 398c to average 358c/kg with those over 280kg again to restockers at 346c to average 321c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market made 338c to average 326c back by 3c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed lost 7c to average 312c selling to 315c with those to the wholesale meat trade at 376c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made 232c to average 228c with the lesser quality lines at 190c/kg. Yearling heifers over 280kg to feed made 296c to average 220c back 12c/kg. Medium weight heifers to feed lost 18c and sold to 270c and averaged 243c/kg. Well finished medium weight heifers to the wholesale trade made 340c to average 312c/kg. Bullocks eased by 21c and sold to 278c and averaged 270c/kg. Grown heifers to processors averaged 256c and sold to 270c/ kg. Light weight plain cows to processors sold from 161c to 191c with restockers paying to 207c/kg. Plain conditioned heavy cows to processors sold from 170c to 198c with the score 3 cows averaging 213c and selling to 228c down by 27c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors made 240c to average 229c/kg.

These cattle are outstanding in their field.

Picture: PIXABAY

Dam levels

As of 22 March - DAM, percentage capacity Atkinsons Dam 73.6 pc, Bill Gunn Dam [Lake Dyer] 100 pc, Lake Clarendon 61.3 pc, Lake Manchester 97.6 pc, Maroon Dam 99.6 pc, Moogerah Dam 99.1 pc, Somerset Dam 80.1 pc, Wivenhoe Dam 74.3 pc

MARCH

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.฀

2024฀One฀Response฀Laidley฀Cup,฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Turf฀ Club,฀from฀11am,฀bookies,฀tote,฀licenced฀bar,฀canteen฀and฀ food฀vans,฀live฀music฀by฀Jack฀Wood,฀raising฀funds฀for฀the฀ Leukaemia฀Foundation฀with฀Worlds฀Greatest฀Shave,฀tickets฀at฀ tickets.localtix.com.au

APRIL

Fri Apr 5

Glenore฀Grove฀Dance,฀7.30pm-11.30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀Hall,฀ ‘Chattanooga’,฀$12.50฀includes฀supper,฀0423849002

Sat Apr 6

Rural฀Ambassador฀Workshop,฀7am-5pm฀‘High฀Country’฀ Eskdale,฀presentations฀and฀workshops฀held฀by฀industry฀ experts,฀interactive฀demonstrations฀and฀workshops,฀ available฀to฀people฀from฀all฀areas฀and฀Sub฀Chambers฀ interested฀in฀the฀program,฀ages฀late฀high฀school฀and฀up฀ (Rural฀Ambassador฀is฀20-29฀years),฀provide฀knowledge฀and฀ skills฀for฀the฀competition,฀breakfast฀morning฀tea฀and฀lunch฀ provided,฀contact฀0428094456,฀0438926715฀or฀stephanie@ hclivestocksupplements.com.au

LOCKYER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN GROUP

•Tue฀9.30am-11.30am,฀Gatton฀Seventh฀Day฀Adventist฀ Church,฀see฀Facebook.

LOCKYER LADIES SUPPORT & SENIORS GROUP

•2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth,฀9.30am-12pm,฀Grantham฀Butter฀ Factory,฀0438765212฀or฀0409676526

LOCKYER UKULELE GROUP WED

•9am,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre,฀$5฀donation฀for฀hall฀ hire,฀0409758546฀

LOCKYER VALLEY ART SOCIETY INC.

•24฀Bertrand฀Ave฀Kensington฀Grove,฀Mon,฀Wed฀&฀Thu,฀1st฀ Sat/mth฀0490825846฀

LOCKYER VALLEY CAMERA CLUB

•last฀Thu/mth,฀6.30pm,฀Lutheran฀Church฀Hall฀7฀Macgregor฀ St฀Laidley.฀FB:฀LaidleyCameraClub

LOCKYER VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

•1st฀Thu/mth฀Davson฀Room,฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Cultural฀Centre,฀ Gatton฀0419646902฀or฀54621766฀

LOCKYER VALLEY CELTIC PIPEBAND

•Thu฀6pm-8pm฀Grantham฀Butter฀Factory฀0447003423

LOCKYER VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SHED

•Saleyard฀Rd฀Gatton,฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀8am-12pm.

LOCKYER VALLEY DOG TRAINING CLUB

•Mon฀6.30pm,฀Laidley฀showgrounds,฀0428048823

LOCKYER VALLEY KARATE

•Tue฀&฀Thu฀6pm-7.30pm,฀Fernvale,฀0458641202

LOCKYER VALLEY ORCHID SOCIETY

•1st฀Tue/mth฀Gatton฀Showgrounds฀0409475504฀

LOCKYER VALLEY TOASTMASTER CLUB

•7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Thu/mth,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre฀ 54627576฀

LOCKYER VALLEY WRITERS GROUP

•1-3pm฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀Gatton฀Library,฀4th฀Tue/mth฀Laidley฀ Library,฀lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com฀

LOCKYER WOODCRAFTERS GROUP

•Mon-Thu฀&฀Sat,฀24฀Railway฀St฀Forest฀Hill฀0457219408฀or฀ lwcg4342@gmail.com

LOWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP

•2nd฀Tue/mth฀6.30pm฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ 0407279412฀

LOWOOD CRAFT GROUP

•9.30am฀Fri฀Lowood฀RSL฀Sub฀Branch฀0409343446

LOWOOD CWA

•2nd฀Tue/mth฀CWA฀Hall฀54261514฀

LOWOOD DISTRICT RESIDENTS NETWORK INC.

•3rd฀Tue/mth,฀7pm,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse,฀ 0488234553

LOWOOD EUCHRE

•Wed฀7pm,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀0439301955฀

COMMUNITY EVENTS BILLBOARD

Mulgowie฀Farmers฀Market,฀8am฀–฀11am฀(first฀Saturday฀of฀ every฀month),฀Mulgowie฀Community฀Hall,฀7฀Mulgowie฀School฀ Road,฀‘a฀real฀farmers฀market’,฀local฀farm฀fresh฀produce,฀ handmade฀products,฀books,฀plants,฀live฀music,฀coffee฀and฀ breakfast,฀markets@mulgowiehall.com.au฀or฀0477143787

Cent฀Sale,฀Gatton฀Seniors฀Centre฀13฀North฀St,฀1.30pm฀start,฀ $7฀entry,฀afternoon฀tea,฀raffles,฀lucky฀door,฀0408794215 Marburg฀Dance,฀7pm฀Marburg฀Showgrounds฀Hall,฀ ‘Coachman’,฀$12.50,฀bring฀your฀own฀cup฀and฀supper,฀tea฀and฀ coffee฀provided,฀0409481681

Sun Apr 7

Country฀Music฀at฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Hall,฀starts฀1.30pm,฀ entry฀$7,฀refreshments,฀raffles,฀lucky฀door,฀0439030677฀

Monday-Friday

Thu Apr 11

Aged฀Care฀Package฀information฀session,฀Coominya฀Public฀ Hall,฀1pm,฀learn฀about฀home฀care฀packages,฀support฀ packages,฀if฀you฀are฀eligible฀and฀what฀support฀you฀can฀ receive,฀the฀process฀for฀getting฀help,฀who฀can฀give฀support,฀ morning฀tea฀provided฀and฀a฀lucky฀door฀prize,฀hosted฀by฀ Able฀Australia,฀bookings฀essential฀560฀00750฀or฀alps@ ableaustralia.org.au

Fri Apr 12

Lasting฀Letters฀program,฀Esk฀Library,฀second฀Friday฀of฀each฀ month,฀10am-12pm,฀seniors฀pen฀pal฀program,฀run฀by฀Able฀ Australia,฀ph฀5600฀0730฀or฀alps@ableaustralia.org.au

Sat Apr 13

Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀Community฀Markets,฀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,฀all฀funds฀to฀MMC฀Community฀ Centre฀Inc.฀0418716057

DogFest,฀8am-1pm,฀Fernvale฀Memorial฀Park,฀dog฀training฀

LOWOOD LIONS CLUB

•7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Mon/mth฀Lowood฀Railway฀Station฀ lowood@lionsq3.org.au

LOWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS

•CWA฀Hall฀Lowood฀every฀2nd฀Thur,฀0447489875

LOWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

•7.30pm฀1st฀Mon/mth,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀ 0407674864฀or฀0403464338

LOWOOD SLIMMERS

•Tue฀5.30pm฀Lowood฀Show฀Hall฀54261468,฀ MARBURG & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

•Fri฀Walloon฀CWA฀Hall,฀marburgartsociety@gmail.com

MEN’S WORKSHOP

•Fri฀9:30am-12pm,฀19฀School฀St,฀Rosewood฀54641544

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

•Mon฀10am-12pm฀43฀Park฀St฀Lowood฀0756000733

MULGOWIE FARMERS MARKET

•8am-11am฀1st฀Sat/mth฀Hall฀grounds฀0417799679

MT BEPPO ART GROUP

•Wed฀9am-1pm,฀Community฀Hall฀916฀Mt฀Bepp฀Rd,฀ 0437197381

MYPLACE LOCKYER VALLEY

•putting฀unity฀back฀in฀community,฀3rd฀Sat/mth฀1pm,฀ Floating฀Cafe,฀Grantham

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

•Thu฀7pm-8pm,฀St฀Alban’s฀Anglican฀Church฀68฀Railway฀St฀ Gatton,฀house฀next฀to฀hall

OPEN MIC

•Sun฀1.30pm-3.30pm,฀Fernvale฀Lions฀Club฀Hall฀$2฀entry฀

0490366148

PAINTING CLASSES

•10am฀Fri฀Summerholm฀0450656356

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP

•1st฀Fri/mth,฀9.30am,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ Lowood,฀0400926709

POKER

•Fri฀7pm,฀$25,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀Lowood฀ 0423833954

ROSEWOOD AND DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTRE POP-UP HUB

•8.30am-12pm,฀Walloon฀1st฀Wed/mth,฀Marburg฀2nd฀Wed/ mth,฀Grandchester฀last฀Wed/mth,฀5464฀1544

ROSEWOOD COMMUNITY ART GROUP

•Fri฀9:30am,฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD EUCHRE GROUP

•Mon฀9am฀m’tea,฀play฀at฀9.30am,฀CWA฀Hall฀Rosewood฀ rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

ROSEWOOD HISTORY GROUP

•bi-monthly,฀3rd/Thu฀10:30am฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD MEN’S SHED

•Fri฀9am-12pm฀361฀Marburg-Rosewood฀Rd฀Tallegalla฀ 0417079426

ROSEWOOD MONTHLY MARKET

•3rd฀Sat/mth฀Anglican฀Church฀grounds฀John฀St,฀sites฀ from฀$15.฀0439095645

ROSEWOOD RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

•Tue฀9:30am฀at฀memorial฀Hall,฀54641544

ROSEWOOD SENIORS GROUP

•1st฀Tue/mth฀9.20am-11am฀at฀Girl฀Guide฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD WEEKLY GET TOGETHER

workshops,฀market฀stalls,฀food฀trucks,฀live฀music,฀and฀more.฀ Visit฀www.leaveit.com.au/events

Bazza’s฀Country฀Music฀Walk฀Up฀Show,฀new฀day฀and฀new฀ venue,฀Grandchester฀Hotel,฀10.30am฀to฀4pm,฀$5฀entry,฀lucky฀ door,฀raffles,฀tea฀&฀coffee,฀light฀afternoon฀tea,฀meals฀available฀ at฀hotel,฀everybody฀welcome,฀0402฀058฀098

KNOW OF AN EVENT HAPPENING IN OUR REGION?*

List฀your฀meeting,฀club,฀market,฀ or฀class฀here฀for฀free.฀Email฀to฀ news@tlsindependent.com.au.

*Event฀information฀correct฀at฀time฀of฀print.฀ Event฀details฀are฀subject฀to฀change฀at฀the฀ discretion฀of฀the฀event฀organisation.฀While฀ we฀endeavour฀to฀include฀as฀many฀events฀as฀ we฀can,฀we฀cannot฀guarantee฀the฀inclusion฀of฀ every฀event.฀

•Anglican฀Church,฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀0413789763

STEVE JONES COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

•Tue฀&฀Fri฀8-12,฀Steve฀Jones฀Community฀Centre฀Withcott฀ sjcmensshed@gmail.com

SOMERSET DAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

•bi-monthly฀at฀Coronation฀Hall,฀Somerset฀Dam,฀3pm.฀ 0419588138

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT CHOIR

•Sat฀9.30am-11am฀Laidley฀Anglican฀Church฀0417799679

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

•From฀Apr฀9฀week฀term฀6.30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀Community฀ Hall

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS ESK

•Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀Mon฀5pm,฀Thu฀9am฀0432288435

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS GATTON

•Seniors฀Hall฀13฀North฀St฀Mon฀&฀Wed฀1pm-3pm฀ 0432288435

TAI CHI ROSEWOOD

•Tue฀12pm฀beginners,฀1pm฀advanced,฀19฀School฀St฀ 54641544

TOOGOOLAWAH MEN’S SHED

•96฀Bellambi฀St,฀Tue฀&฀Fri฀9am-12pm,฀0468540313

TRANQUILLITY ZONE

•guided฀meditation฀Tue฀7pm฀Laidley฀Heights฀0429861086

VETERANS SUPPORT CENTRE

•Tue฀10am-12pm,฀Lockyer/Bris฀Valley,฀cnr฀Rosewood฀ Laidley฀Rd฀and฀Frome฀St฀Laidley฀54652591฀secretary@ laidleyvsc.com.au

WALLOON QCWA CENT SALE

•2nd฀Tue/mth฀9.30am฀Walloon฀QCWA฀Hall฀54645243

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT CREATIVE CORNER

•2nd฀Wed/mth฀6pm฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall,฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOC.

•3rd฀Tue/mth,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀withcottprogress@ gmail.com

WITHCOTT DAY VILLAGE

•159฀Roches฀Rd,฀all฀ages฀playgroup฀and฀home฀ed฀Tue฀ 9am,฀sing฀for฀joy฀Wed฀8am,฀self฀care฀sessions฀for฀parents฀ and฀carers฀9am฀Wed,฀see฀FB฀page฀or฀call฀0400584683

YOGA CLASSES

•Laidley฀Catholic฀Church฀Hall,฀mat฀classes฀Mon฀6pm,฀Tue฀ 9am,฀Fri฀7:30am,฀chair฀yoga฀Wed฀1pm.฀Book฀0439730986

ZUMBA

•Mon฀6:30pm฀school฀term,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

A-L LISTINGS WILL RUN NEXT WEEK

Are฀your฀meeting฀details฀up฀to฀date?฀Email฀news@ tlsindependent.com.au

Flex your creativity with Lockyer Art Society Inc,based at Kensington Grove. Picture: FILE

Frock up for the Laidley Cup on 30 March.

MANDATORY CPD LANDS IN REAL ESTATE

THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland has welcomed the introduction of compulsory professional development for real estate practitioners in Queensland.

Currently, real estate practitioners are required to undertake initial training, but there are no ongoing training requirements despite their increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said it was momentous for the REIQ to see the change come to fruition.

‘‘The REIQ are big believers in the critical importance of ongoing education to ensure professionals keep up with complex and everchanging legislation and lift the professional standards,’’Ms Mercorella said.

‘‘When you consider the significant responsibilities bestowed on real estate professionals, including selling what’s

As

often someone’s most valuable asset and managing trust accounts, it’s crucial that ongoing training requirements are imposed

for consumer protection.

‘‘Following a decade of advocacy from the REIQ, it’s momentous to see the introduction

Blair MP Shayne Neumann

“It’s fantastic that Queensland is aiming to be the first state in the country to pass and implement this scheme,” Mr Neumann said.

The Federal Government will support

of mandatory CPD, and we congratulate the Miles Government on delivering its commitment.”

eligible homebuyers with an equity contribution of up to 40 per cent for new homes and 30 per cent for existing homes.

The House of Representatives passed Commonwealth legislation to establish Help to Buy in February and the legislation is currently before the Senate. For states to participate in Help to Buy, legislation will also need to be passed for the scheme to operate in their jurisdiction.

Mr Neumann said unfortunately, in the Federal Parliament, the Liberals and Greens teamed up to oppose and delay the Help to Buy legislation. ●

Blair MP Shayne Neumann with Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins (r) and Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon in Ipswich last week.

Picture: Supplied

Real estate professionals will soon engage in mandatory continuing professional development. Pictures: PIXABAY

the law currently stands, real estate practitioners are required to undertake initial training only.

Pete

PUZZLES

To

ACROSS

1 Baby dog (coll) (3)

3 Linguistic (10)

10 Zeppelin (7)

11 Bedbound (7)

12 Stimulus (9)

13 That following (4)

15 African horned animal (10)

17 Agricultural land (4)

19 Old sailor (coll) (4)

20 Taking over leadership (10)

23 German automobile manufacturer (4)

25 Work independently (9)

27 Speech (7)

28 Ships (7)

29 Expert (10)

30 Idiot boxes (3)

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2 Narrow-minded (9)

4 Pleasure (9)

5 Doubly (5)

6 Gulch (6)

7 Sepals of a flower (5)

8 Vein of metal (4)

9 A Japanese religion (6)

14 Literary assistant who copies manuscripts, etc (10)

16 Us (9)

18 Relative position (9)

21 The best at (6)

22 Beachgoer’s two-piece (6)

24 Father’s brother (5)

25 Ultimate (5)

26 Inserts (4)

DECODER

WORDFIT

3 LETTERS

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 nouns ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim:

18 words:

No. 178

The process of writing in shorthand is known as what?

How many petals do geranium flowers usually have?

What river runs through the city of Budapest?

Teresa Palmer (pictured) and Nicholas Hoult starred in which

2013 film based on a novel by Isaac Marion?

What is an adze?

Where is the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center located?

Kevin Bartlett played 18

8 Who is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel KingSolomon’sMines?

9 What number was the last Apollo mission?

10 Which part of the lamb is known as the ‘fry’?

No. 178

No. 178

No. 178

Proposed change to approval

Make a submission from

27 March to 8 May 2024

Change proposed: Current residential home, Material Change of Use for Home Based Business, offering a counselling service

Where: 10 Patrick Ln, Laidley QLD 4341

On: Lot 2 RP 25599

Existing Approval: Material change of use from Residential to Home Based Business

Application ref: MC2024/0013

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Assessment Manager 26 Railway St, Gatton Qld, 4343. 1300 00 5872 mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

CLASSIFIEDS EARLY DEADLINES EASTER

Classified deadlines for Wednesday, 3rd April issue as follows: Thursday 28th March at 10.30am 12676041-CB12-24

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 27th March 202422nd April 2024

Dual Occupancy

Where: 31 Hickey Street Gatton

On: Lot 37 RP21578

Fully

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Approval sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: MC2024/0007

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to:

Lockyer Valley Regional Council PO Box 82, Gatton QLD 4343 mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au 1300 005 872

www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

HOCKINGS, Patricia Ann (Nee Neumann)

later than 5pm Monday, 15 April 2024 via email –mail@somerset.qld.gov.au or phone – 07 5424 4000.

25 th April

LEST WE FORGET

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Each tribute will measure 5cm x 6.3cm for a cost of $30

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Late of Laidley, passed away peacefully on 16th March, 2024, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Bob (dec’d).

Much loved Mother of Philip, Jennifer, Julie and Gary. Loved Grandmother and Great-grandmother.

Patricia was privately cremated today, Wednesday 27th March.

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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.

Kelpie pup - extremely friendly and affectionate breed, parents are good workers, micro, vax, vet checked (Breeder No. BIN00107795692704). $250. Please co ntact Barry on 0433 727 432.

Muscovy ducklings for sale, all age groups $10 each 0431 823 804

PRODUCE

Lucerne, Rhodes Grass,Sorghum, sml bales and round bales from $8.00

Phone 5462 4965 or 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

Tractor tyres on rims 95%, Case rims 8 stud centres 75mm $600 Ph: 0427 279 487

19 Mark 1 1966 Cortina parts and panels for sale Ph: 0402 178 033

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

Glass dining table, 6 steel frame chairs with padded seats, good condition. $150.

Please contact Barry on 0433 727 432.

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: 0488763 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

“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

Napier 3Pl Cultivator, 13 tyne, 3mts wide, new points Ph: 0427 279 487

International 3pl Cultivator, 19 tyne, 3.8 mts wide, vibra shank style Ph: 0427 279 487

International D466, 170hp, non turbo motor, 3157hrs Ph: 0427 279 487

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

Weight Bench, lateral pull leg extension, barbell plus 60kg $150 Ph: 0488 102 894 or 0407 735 881

Hardwood Sawn Timber 100x75x2.4 - $15 each. 75x50x2.4 - 5 mtrs - $5 p/m, 100x50 2.45 mtrs - $8 p/m Gatton area. Ph: Graeme 0438 760 392

Stock Saddle complete, old but usable in paddock Ph: 0427 279 487

English Saddles, 5, priced from $50 - $750, some old 2 as new hardly used Ph: 0427 279 487

15 Solar Panels including all set up parts and inverter Ph: 0402 178 033

Childs Swing, 2 singles and slider, good condition $60 Ph: 0403 809 313 Forest Hill

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

Reunions at a kids’ party

By Jacob Hayden

Gatton families came together on Saturday 23 March to join the Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre in celebrating 20 years of education.

Centre director Caitlin Stait was excited to see current and former families visiting the centre for some Saturday fun.

Mrs Stait has been with the centre for 13 years, and has been director for three years.

“It’s really wonderful to be part of a privately owned company with our owners Jack and Lydia Amouzandeh, to be part of a company that’s so committed, family orientated and community orientated which values that quality care and sets those really high standards,” Mrs Stait said.

“When they opened 20 years ago, we’ve had a journey and a transformation too with all three playgrounds being renovated byWearthy.

“It’s grown in occupancy, starting and

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building up with children and families and community.”

Children took part in pony rides, face painting and animal farm fun.

“The Lockyer Valley Libraries are here so the children can get temporary library cards and borrow a book today,” Mrs Stait said.

Mrs Stait was excited to show off the centre’s new veggie farm.

“Every day we ask the children ‘what do you want to do today?’” she said.

“Every day they say they want to go on farm kindy excursions, so what better way to bring a farm to them that they can farm every day.

“[On Friday] we had one of our community farmers come in and do farming with the children.

“The children are going to have regular visits from farmers in the area to come and give some advice and help them grow their vegetables as best as they can.”

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Stacey, Jack and Taylor were excited to celebrate 20 years with the Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Jarvis and Cherry having fun on the swing.Karen from 3 Ponies Petting Farm with Imogen and Lynda from Gatton.

On our local scoreboard

BOWLS

Laidley Bowls Club

Wednesday Social. B. Yates, R. Duggan, B. Silk. 11. L. Duggan, R. Webb, P. McAndrews. 9. M. Zabel, T. Vasen. 23. D, Einan, E. Muller. 18. K. Collier, J. Budd, S.Harrison. 15. J. Mace, S. Reck, B. Pearce. 15.

A grade singles. C. McGuire 25. R. Pagett. 7. Mens A grade Singles. H. Haines 26. R. Knight. 5. F. Ellicott. 26. P. Morgan. 13. D. McGill. 25. H. Haines. 9.

Congratulation to all competition players.

BRIDGE

Lockyer Bridge Club

Results for Wednesday 20th March, 2024

Pat Ziebarth & Richard Drouin once more showed their skills coming first with 57.29&percnt; - congratulations.

R & A McLucas 53.12&percnt;, M Porter & S Hooper 52.08&percnt;, B & T Fitzgerald 50&percnt;, W Pickles & Hooper 48.96&percnt;, L Gunthorpe & J Kuhle 46.88&percnt;, J & G Orrin 41.67&percnt;.

If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & lookingforagameofBridgeorwouldjustliketoobserve some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 539 734.

CRICKET

Lockyer A Grade

Gatton Fordsdale are the 2023/24 A Grade Premiers, defeating Forest Hill by 200 to 144. Batting first, the Bulls were contained by tight bowling early, reaching 4-63 off 20 overs. But, a middle order blitz by Chris O’Brien, who thrashed 97 off 66, took the score to a formidable 200. To their credit, the Goats dismissed the bulls inside 40 overs, with Hayden Sippel doing best with 4-41. The Goats started steadily in the chase and had reached 44 without loss, giving them a sliver of hope.

Andrew Behrendorf, 30 and Idrios Wiggins 44 were making a good fist of the task. When wicket-taking weapons Daniel Ost 3-9 and Chris O’Brien 4-25 teamed up, the less experienced Goats batters found it too tough and fell 50 runs short. Although convincing in the end for the Bulls, there were periods when the Goats were well in the game.

Congratulations to evergreen Bulls Captain, Steve Kleidon for a great season and a fitting reward.

Lockyer B Grade

The Ropehill Colts earned a premiership which all season had looked likely, but not without a do or die fight at the end. Forest Hill, batting first posted 6-157, courtesy of Trent Eggins with 72 in the middle order. Phil Bauer led the attack with 3-20.When the Goats had the Colts at 6-95, it looked as if an upset was well and truly on. But, Phil Bauer 32* teamed up with Ashley Brooking, 28* to put on 62 for an eighth wicket partnership to get their young team home. A match fitting of a grand final.

GOLF

Esk Golf Club

Turkey Run 22-03-2024

A pleasant arvo for 9 hole golf saw Peter Cook take out the win and a pin shot. Jim Lumsden coming runner-up after a 3-way countback. The Run-down

Winner - P Cook 43/32

Runner-up - J Lumsden 51/33

Ntp - 13 G Ray, 17 P Cook

Best Putts - D Bitossi 13

S Lerm - 46/33, G Ray - 49/33, B Glanville 47/34, D Bitossi 43/34, G Punch 47/35, J Humphrey 48/35, B Thorogood 47/36, I MacIntyre 57/39, M Beetz 48/41

Saturday 23/3/24 - Smithy’s Sponsored Day

Four BBB Stableford

Winners - T Adams/G Proctor 48pts

R/UP - D Lockwood/R Weier 45

Run Down - B Tumney/D Richards 43, B Moore/I Macintyre 43, C Pettet/S Lerm 43

NTP

Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 B Farnham

Sponsor BrisbaneValley Meats - 8/17 2nd G Proctor

Good turnout for our Saturday Competition. Trev and Proc taking a good win, with

Lockie and Arwee taking R/UP spot. Interesting score in the countdown with 3 teams finishing on 43pts. Brett Farnham taking a pin shot, with Proc getting No 17 pin shot with a birdie, Arwee in the same group also got in for 2 shots, but too late. Many thanks to Geoff Smith for sponsoring the day, and providing some top prizes.

Sunday 24/3/24 - 9 Hole Chooky

Winner - J Humphrey 31nett

R/UP - P Cook 32, G Ray 34, S Wilson 34, C Pettet 35, B Glanville 35, D Back 35, M Winchester 35, V Scott 37, J Wood 42

Putting Competition - Gordon Ray 14putts

NTP - No 13 B Glanville, No 17 2nd V Scott

Usual players out for our Chooky, with a visitor from Clermont staying in the caravan park calling in for a game. Jeff taking another win, getting to be a habit, with Cooky grabbing R/UP spot. Gordon taking out the putting comp, with Victor getting one pin shot and Brain the other one.

Laidley Golf Club

Saturday 23rd March - Combined Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Greg Heuston

Winner: Judy Logan 41

Runner Up: John Stewart 40

Run Down: R. Stagg 37, G. Heuston 36, A. Barrow 36, L. Belford 35, L. Edwards 35, A. Paroz 35, H. Phelan 34, A. Parker 34, R. Core 34

Pins: Men (Pro Pin) Jonathon Haddrell (Div.1) Russell Duggan (Div.2) Heath Phelan (Div.3) Derryn James

Ladies: (Pro Pin) Dot Manteufel (All 8) Judy Logan (All in 10) Trish Harris

Results of Men’s 2nd Round Single

Matchplay

Div. 1: T. Grimshaw defeated C. Fletcher 1up & P. McFie defeated K. Goebel 1 Up

Div. 2: D. James defeated W. Nielsen on the 19th hole & K. Godwin defeated B. Maugeri on the 19th hole

Results of Ladies 2nd Round Weekend

Single Matchplay

C. Scheiwe defeated J. Sippel on the 19th hole

T. Harris defeated C. Sternberg 4/2

Final Round to be played Saturday 13th April

T. Grimshaw to play P. McFie

D. James to play K. Godwin

C. Scheiwe to play T. Harris

The 2024 Ladies Laidley Classic was played 21st and 22nd March

2024 Gross Winner was Wendy O’Connell (Wantima) with 166. Runner Up was Cheryl Sternberg (Laidley) with 167

2024 Nett Winner was Bronwen Harvey with 145. Runner Up was Rebecca Creedy

(Gatton) with 146

Full Results are available on the Laidley Golf Club Website.

Wednesday 20th March - Open Competition

Single Stableford

Winner: Andrew Parker 39

Runner Up: Lionel Edwards 38

Run Down: D. Cannard 36, J. Ward 36, T. Grimshaw 36, Garry Hulett 36

Pins: (Pro Pin) Andrew Parker (Div.1)Jeff Etherden (Div.2) Dave Cannard (All In) Paul

McFie

Lowood Golf Club

Results for Tuesday 19 March 2024 Single Stableford

Men’s Winner: B Lowe 41 R/Up: A Bolton

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Men’s BRD: J Ormaechea A Puig 37 B Green J Morris 36 D Olsen BVictor 34 ocb

Ladies Winner: Peta Dwyer 38 R/Up: K Jessen 33

NTPs: 2: D Sharp 5: A Kingdon 11: D Olsen

14: H Buckley 2nd shot 3/12 Div 1: D Olsen Div

2: MWhitwell

Results for Thursday 21 March 2024 Single

Stableford

Winner: M Callander 43 R/Up: Shane Kopelke 39

BRD: D Sharp 38 V Bales A Bolton 37 P Cattanach G Milady 36 MWhitwell S Henshall 35

NTPs: 2: Pat Dwyer 5: K Doyle 11: Shane Kopelke 14: Peta Dwyer 2nd shot 4/13 Div 1: S Henshall Div 2: B Lowe

Men’s Matchplay Final: Shane Kopelke d S Mahoney 4/3

Results for Saturday 23 March 2024 Single

Stableford

Winner: H Buckley 38 ocb R/Up: Paul Coles 38 ocb

BRD: A Page Sue Kopelke 38 J Harvey D Gray G Sippel 37 O Abakumov Shane Kopelke 36 D Johnstone 35 ocb

NTPs: 2: Peter Coles 5: P Thode 11: G Milady

14: E O’Farrell 2nd shot 9/18 Div 1: J Grace Div

2: L Burton

Men’s Matchplay Final Div 2: J Brady d K Glover 3/2

Rosewood Golf Club

RESULTS 14.3.24

Thursday Single Stableford

Winner: M Soich OCB 39 pts

R/Up: S Nicholls 39 pts

Run Down: R Ala-Outinen 38, K Leisemann 38

NTP (All 2nd Shots) - No 2: M Sparke 98 cm, No 9: S Nicholls 4 cm, No 11: K Niemeyer 26 cm, No 15: M Soich in Hole

RESULTS 21.3.24

Thursday Single Stableford

Winner: S Hibberd 36 pts

R/Up: G Gatehouse 34 pts

Run Down: K Niemeyer 33, R Summerville 32, M Bryson 32

NTP (All 2nd Shots) - No 2: M Soich 72 cm, No 9: R Summerville 14cm, No 11: S Wright in Hole, No 15: DWalsh 38 cm

RESULTS 23.3.24

Single Stableford: DIV 1: Winner: S Silvadorae 38, R/Up: P Knight 36 OCB

DIV 2: Winner: D Hangan 38, R/Up: R Farraway 38

DIV 3: Winner: L Petersen 37, R/Up: A Elape 36 OCB

LADIES: Winner: S Tupai 40, R/Up: S Myerson 37 Run Down to 35

NTP - No 2: D Green, Ladies: S Tupai, No 9: (0-18) P Johnston, (19+) H Josephs, Ladies: E Nelson, No 11: P Johnston, Ladies: E Nelson, No 15: G Lawrance, Ladies: E Nelson, Approach: Jason L Smith, Ladies: E Nelson

Matchplay Winners (Men): Jason L Smith, Tim Ross, Shane Browning, Ronan Morgan, John Lee, Greg Lawrance, Maurie Clem

MatchplayWinners (Ladies): Margaret Morton, Sue Curran, Maree Humphreys, Liz Nelson Toogoolawah Golf Club

Wednesday 20th March Ladies 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner Chris Stevens 17 points, runner up Sandy Gleeson 14 points.

Enid’s NTP no 4 Sandy Gleeson.

PM Chook Run Also a 9 hole Single Stableford.

Winner Richie Marschke 25 points, runner up Eric Cox 21 points.

NTP’S no 3/12 Richie Marschke, 5/14 Agg Dagan.

Saturday 23rd March Thanks To Joe and Roxy from the Grand Hotel Esk, Stepping in and sponsoring the day for us. Much appreciated Joe and Roxy.

The event was a 2 Person Ambrose Golfer/ Golfer, Non - Golfers and Golfers.

Golfer/Golfer Winner Michael O’Connor/ Troy Edwards(K) 62.5

Runner up Lea-Jayne Marschke/Todd Edwards(K) 63.5

2nd runner/up Richie and Judie Marschke 66.25

3rd runner up Garry Hutchinson/Tim Fairburn 66.75

4th runner/up Eric Cox/Enid Faulkner 67.25

Non - Golfers/Golfers Trent Hancock/Jake Richter 66.75

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Lockyer A Grade Match winner Chris O’Brien, who made 97 and took 4-25.

Gatton Fordsdale Bulls are the 2023/24 A Grade Premiers. Back row: Reece Willmett, Brendan Smith, Blake Hauser, Hayden Kleidon, Andrew Viogt, Jack Whiting, Chris O’Brien. Front row: Simon Wheeler, Connor Kleidon, Mason Kleidon, Steven Kleidon, Daniel Ost. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED

Lowood students skating

By Jacob Hayden

First Nations’ students proudly demonstrated their skills creating and riding skateboards at the Lowood State High School Songlines Skateboarding presentation on Monday 18 March at Lowood Skate Park.

The program connected ten boys with skateboarding experts and a First Nation artist, allowing them to strengthen their own identities.

Lowood SHS deputy principal Sherree Soanes endorsed the program at the presentation.

“I am proud to say that Lowood State High School is the pilot school for the Songlines Skateboarding Program,” Soanes said.

“The Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, the Somerset Council and our community education counsellor, Rosemary Ward have been the key players in making this program happen at our school.”

Ms Ward, who is also a Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy student support officer, said the program was about getting the boys’ bodies ‘moving and flowing’.

“Doing any sort of activity improves your brain health, helps to manage weight and reduce the risk of diseases just to name a few advantages of being active,” MsWard said.

“The Songlines Skateboarding program gave our First Nations students the opportunity to assemble a skateboard from scratch, learn how to maintain the skateboard and

learn techniques on how to skateboard.

“The boys have learnt that skateboarding is a cheap mode of transport, it provides an opportunity to make new friends and to also make use of skate parks in their community.

“Our First Nations’ boys also had the opportunity to meet an Indigenous artist, Steve Bekue, who spoke to the boys about the importance of learning about their own identity and storytelling using paint and brushes.”

The Queensland Government provided $9520 to Somerset Regional Council to support the program.

Ward encouraged all state schools to apply for funding to provide communities for their First Nations students.

Latest sport - golf, rugby league, touch - it’s all here

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Runner/up Jeff and JulieYeo 69.5

Encouragement award went to Len Smyth and Trevor Friedrich

Grand Hotel NTP’S Ladies 2/11 Enid Faulkner, 5/14 Men’s Longest Putt Trent Hancock.

Ladies Enid Faulkner, 7/16 Men’s Blair Broad, Ladies Lea-Jayne Marschke, Men’s 8/17 Trent Hancock.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T Pizza 3/12 Troy Edwards(K), 4/13 IGA Toogoolawah JeffYeo.

For Frank 6/15 Judie Marschke.

A big shout out to Joe and Roxy of the Grand Hotel Esk for their sponsorship for the day.

Weather was beautiful and all the winners went home happy. Thank you.

Coming Events

Saturday 30th March (Easter Saturday)

The Josey Family Trophy Day. A Single Verse Par Event (+and-).

Open to Golfers and Non - Golfers. You have not seen such big bunnies as the ones on this day.

Hit off 12pm.

Tuesday 2nd April Club Meeting for all Members 5.30am.

Wednesday 3rd April Ladies AM Golf 18 holes 7.30am/9 holes 8.00am.

PM Chook Run 3.30 pm Hit off. Don’t forget to call in and say Hi to Joe and Roxy at the Grand Hotel.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Laidley Lions Junior Rugby League Football Club

Under 16 boys lost to Capalaba Warriors 22-24

Laidley C Grade won against Capalaba Warriors 20-16

Under 15 Girls draw Capalaba Warriors 14-14

On Saturday our Under 15 Girls travelled to Capalaba to have their first hit out of the

season in a reduced 10 a side game against theWarriors.

The girls had a tough task ahead of them with half of them never playing a game of football before, but that didn’t worry them at all and all of the girls took the challenge head on.

They soon settled into a great game of footy once the initial nerves settled with Maddy strong in defence on the edge and Summah controlling the middle with our forwards matching theirs and tackling their hearts out.

Not one of the girls took a backwards step and they all helped each other get through the game.

With a game now under their belt and a few learnings we are looking forward to a roarsome season with Coach Pottsy saying

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he was very happy indeed and can’t wait to see what this season holds for us as a team.

We are still recruiting team players for any girls born 2009 or 2010 contact us via our Facebook page.

Our under 13 boys travelled to Toowoomba this weekend for the Walker Weekend Challenge Pool games

Laidley won 8-4 against Brothers

Laidley lost 16-8 againstValleys

Laidley won 12-4 against South’s 2 to finish 2nd in the Pool A finals qualifying for the Ben Walker Bowl Laidley lost 4-0 against Highfields

Semi final for Shane walker shield Laidley won 16-12 against Dalby.

The grand final for Shane Walker shield Laidley lost 24-0 against Roma.

TOUCH

Laidley Touch Association

Results for Monday 18th March

9 def

Waterboys won on a forfeit from Backyard

All Stars

The Laidley Lions Under 15 Girls drawed with Capalaba Warriors 14-14 in their Trial Game on

March. Picture: LLJRLFC

Back row (L-R): Austin Gray, Anthony Purvis, Christopher Walker (Sonny), Joshua Weribone, Marni Vaughan, Brigalow Kaye, Matt North and Dani Campbell. Front row (L-R): Dean Canning, Jyrah Beckett-Piper, Tryone Canning, Jaylan Beckett-Piper, Memphis Ogilvie, Sage McBeath, Hayden Lang and Rosemary Ward.

Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Year 7 student Jaylen Beckett-Piper with skateboarding expert Dani Campbell.

Year 8 student Memphis Ogilvie learning new skills.

Hard fought Classic golf

By Jesse Hamilton

The Laidley Golf Club hosted two exceptional golfing events in March, beginning with the Men’s Classic on the 16th and 17th, followed by the Women’s Classic on the 21st and 22nd of the month.

The two-day golfing competitions had player representation from 30 different clubs for the men’s and 16 different for the women’s, with a total prize pool of over $10,000 for both competitions.

Brad Dowling from Southport secured the overall gross winner trophy, with promising up and comer Will Nielsen from Laidley taking out the overall nett winner award.

In the women’s classic, Wendy O’Connell from Wantima went back-to-back, becoming

the gross overall winner for her sixth time at Laidley.

Bronwen Harvey from Bulimba secured the overall nett winner with a score of 145 to Wendy’s 166.

Wendy O’Connell said despite the tricky overcast conditions, she was more than pleased to wrap up her sixth title on a course that suits her style of play.

“I was tickled pink with how I played, especially with the wind on the first day, it was very hard conditions,” she said.

“For a country club, this is a brilliant course, it suits me because it doesn’t have a lot of hazards because if you have a lot of hazards, that means you’ve got to have more maintenance.

“I chip and run, and that suits my game.”

Junior golfers take a swing

By Jacob Hayden

Aspiring young golfers have been invited to take their first swing at Toogoolawah Golf Club in an effort to bring in the next generation of members.

Toogoolawah Golf Club president and Toogoolawah State School principal Garry Hutchinson organised the Tuesday afternoon training sessions for young golfers.

“We’ve got a lot of more elderly people, obviously, that play golf and we’re looking at getting some more juniors in to play the game,” Hutchinson said.

“As the principal of a school I had access to a large cohort of young people, so it made sense to get something up and going.

“I think we’ve got about 30-odd kids here now, if we get ten of them playing on a regular basis that would be a great outcome, for sure.”

Hutchinson said the town did not have many sporting opportunities.

“When you look at Toogoolawah as a small community, we don’t have a lot of sporting activities for the kids, so golf is an opportunity to do something slightly different,” he said.

“Any time, in my opinion, a student is socially active in a sport, that’s better for their home life and school life… there’s no doubt about it.”

The junior golfers learn putting, chipping and swing mechanics and about age group competitions.

Hutchinson thanked the golf club’s members for giving their time.

“Without them we wouldn’t be able to do this, it would just be Mr Murdoch and myself,” he said.

Sessions are on Tuesday (schooldays) 3:30-5pm at the club.

Toogoolawah State School year 5 student Hunter taking a swing on Tuesday.

Toogoolawah Golf Club has invited local students aged six to twelve to join the club on Tuesday afternoons to learn how to golf.

Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Jayden Peck (Brisbane), Nathan Jones (Sandy Gallop), Tim Pearce (Ipswich) and Adam Gemmell on the 1st Tee on 17 March.

Picture: LAIDELY GOLF CLUB

Wendy O’Connell from Wantima was the Ladies Classic gross overall winner, pictured with overall nett winner Bronwen Harvey.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON