The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 29th May 2024

Jurassic sideshow as Esk marks 120 yrs

The Esk Show celebrated its 120th anniversary in grand fashion from 24 to 25 May, offering two days of endless entertainment that delighted residents and visitors.

On Friday, the program featured the new

Stockman’s Challenge competition for junior and open rides as well as camp drafting, with 84 competitors. Saturday’s entertainment lineup offered something for everyone, with interactive roaming dinosaurs, thrill-

ing pig and lawn mower races, an exciting wood chop competition with its elimination championship, an adorable animal nursery, dodge’em cars, and face painting activities.

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Somerset closes in on overdue rates…

Charges

Charges against a 52-year-old Gatton man arrested in relation to the death of 76-year-old Gatton and Minden Bus Service owner Jim Hill have been mentioned in Toowoomba Magistrates Court.

Craig John Vincent, 52 has been charged with offences including entering a dwelling with intent by break at night, deprivation of liberty, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and wilful damage.

Police allege that Mr Hill was assaulted between 4pm and 7pm on 25 April and that the two men were known to each other as acquaintances.

Band’s gold

Toogoolawah students are playing all the right notes.

The high school’s concert band travelled to Centenary Heights State High School on Thursday, 16 May to compete in the state band festival, Fanfare.

Toogoolawah SHS instrumental music teacher Adam Smith said the students performed and represented their town well.

“We did three songs, ‘Stanley River Overture’, another song called ‘Mango Tango’ and then we did ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’,” Mr Smith said.

“We are marked against an achievementstandardbasedonhowweperform.

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Time is up for 27

By Jesse Hamilton

Somerset Regional Council has issued 27 notices of intention to sell land for overdue rates or charges to recover about $220,000.

The affected properties are located across the council area, including at Atkinsons Dam, Biarra, Braemore, Brightview, Buaraba, Coom-

inya, Fernvale, Kilcoy, Lowood, Mount Tarampa, Prenzlau, Rifle Range, Sheep Station Creek, Somerset Dam, Vernor and Villeneuve.

path, paying rates is not optional,” she said.

Audit Committee member and Somerset Regional Council deputy mayor Helen Brieschke said debt recovery was a basic business practice.

“While we would prefer not to go down this

“The sale of land process provides for a minimum of three months for the overdue rates to be paid in full and we will do our best to work with the relevant property owners and their mortgagees to try and collect the rates owing to try and avoid the next step.

“We have deliberately avoided incurring le-

gal costs that would otherwise be recoverable from the landowners by producing the initial 27 legal notices in-house.

“Our understanding is that not all councils do this.

“We all need to pay rates regardless of where we are living.”

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David and Annette Austen from dinosaurs and adventure roamed around Esk Showgrounds with an interactive T-Rex on 25 May.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

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Vollies help

In NationalVolunteerWeek, LockyerValley Regional Council has paid tribute to community members who give up hours of their own time in the selfless act of volunteering.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.

The theme, ‘Something for Everyone’, plays a fitting tribute to the diverse passions and talents that everyone brings to the act of volunteering.

To mark National Volunteer Week, LVRC extended its thanks to the region’s unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Lockyer Valley a better place.

There are three volunteers at LockyerValley Libraries and 11 who assist in making the‘JP in the community service’ possible.

Denise and Heather, who set aside time monthly to pack the Lockyer Valley Library Busy Bags, said they really receive – as well as give – from the act of volunteering.

“We really enjoy coming into the library each month to help put the ‘Busy Bags’ together,” they said.

“It is great to catch up and chat while we pack the bags.

“The library staff are so creative and offer a great kit for the kids each month.”

Behind the scenes at the Visitor Information Centre, eight volunteers are on hand, seven days a week, to assist in making the VIC and the Queensland Transport Museum the well-oiled machine it is.

LVRC Mayor Tanya Milligan said these people put the needs of others before their own without looking for any recognition.

“Our volunteers are here to greet visitors when they come into the centre and help them with any tourism enquiries they may have, including selling local souvenirs and promoting tourism operators within the region, or even assisting with events from time to time,” she said.

While they don’t look for thanks, Cr Milligan said National Volunteer Week was the perfect time to show appreciation to these caring individuals.

“Dedicating their time and energy to make a positive difference is such a commendable act,” she said.

“So many volunteers operate quietly in the background and rarely receive the thanks they deserve.

Gatton man charged after death of bus service boss

Charges against a 52-year-old Gatton man arrested in relation to the death of 76-year-old Gatton and Minden Bus Service owner Jim Hill have been mentioned in Toowoomba Magistrates Court.

Craig John Vincent, 52 has been charged with offences including entering a dwelling with intent by break at night, deprivation of liberty, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and wilful damage.

Police allege that Mr Hill was assaulted between 4pm and 7pm on 25 April and that the two men were known to each other as acquaintances.

Mr Hill was attended by emergency services at his Hood Street address and was transported to Toowoomba Hospital.

His condition deteriorated and he passed away at hospital on 5 May. Investigations are continuing.

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Does print still have a future?

For some years now, the demise of most newspapers’ print editions has been imminent.

However, I am now confident that print will remain in some form.

I spent last Thursday and Friday on the Sunshine Coast attending the annual Queensland Country Press Association conference, and the positivity of print was in the air.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli opened the conference while state opposition leader David Crisafulli attended the awards dinner.

Ironically, both are ex-journalists, and they both spoke positively about local community interest journalism. At our newspaper this is the heart of everything we do and following this years awards it appears we are on the right track .

We were awarded third place for the best free newspaper in the state. Third place from 61 newspapers.

Our own Jesse Hamilton was awarded third place as the young journalist of the year, and our team placed third with its editorial campaign on show girls and rural ambassadors.

We are ecstatic to be recognised by our peers and believe print newspapers will be around for a while yet.

- Bruce Horrocks

Repair job is complete

Following the period of wet weather and resulting flood damage in January 2024, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s program of emergent recovery works is now complete.

Severe storms and flooding damaged parts of the region in late January and in February, council was activated for counter disaster operations, emergency and restorative works arising from ExTC Kirrily.

LVRC Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the EmergencyWorks period concluded at the end of April.

“Almost half of the more than 700 defects identified have been repaired to date.,” Cr Hagan said.

“While the extent of damage incurred is not the same as the 2022 flood events, it has still required substantial effort to rectify.

“Following the Emergency Works, The Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s REPA damage assessments have commenced and are being prioritised for either temporary or permanent repairs.

“We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work towards rebuilding our road network assets.”

All works were funded through the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Police will allege that on 25 April

a 52-year-old Gatton man entered a residence on Hood Street and assaulted Gatton and Minden Bus Service owner Jim Hill. Picture: QPS

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is celebrating National Volunteer Week. Picture: LVRC

Defaulters lose to Council sell order

Somerset Regional Council have issued 27 notices of intention to sell land for overdue rates or charges to recover about $220,000 in overdue rates.

The affected properties are located across the council area, including at Atkinsons Dam, Biarra, Braemore, Brightview, Buaraba, Coominya, Fernvale, Kilcoy, Lowood, Mount Tarampa, Prenzlau, Rifle Range, Sheep Station Creek, Somerset Dam, Vernor and Villeneuve.

Audit Committee member and Somerset Regional Council deputy mayor Helen Brieschke said debt recovery was a basic business practice.

“While we would prefer not to go down this path, paying rates is not optional,” she said.

“The sale of land process provides for a minimum of three months for the overdue

rates to be paid in full and we will do our best to work with the relevant property owners and their mortgagees to try and collect the rates owing to try and avoid the next step.

“We have deliberately avoided incurring legal costs that would otherwise be recoverable from the landowners by producing the initial 27 legal notices in-house.

“Our understanding is that not all councils do this.

“We all need to pay rates regardless of where we are living.

“Our rates pay for vital services including road maintenance, parks, library services, street lighting, kerbside rubbish services and more.”

Somerset Regional Council mayor Jason Wendt said council is eligible to get involved

when taxes have not been paid for three consecutive years.

“Council can only start this action once rates have remained unpaid for three consecutive years,” he said

“It’s a tough situation but council does what it can to work with people to avoid the sale of their properties.

“Council works with the relevant property owners for several months to collect the rates owing to try and avoid the next step.

“Our rates pay for vital services to be delivered to residents and visitors to our region including road maintenance, parks, library services, public lighting, kerbside rubbish services and so much more.” Mayor, Jason Wendt.

Gatton Senior Citizens install a Lions’ Club defibrillator

By Jesse Hamilton

The Gatton Seniors Citizen Centre received a much-needed defibrillator donation on 21 May, thanks to the Gatton Lions in partnership with the COTA Club (Council on the Ageing).

The seniors citizen group had never previously had a defibrillator available at the centre.

Centre vice president and treasurer Lorelle Grams said the group had been working to secure a defibrillator for many years before the Lions donation.

“It would be about three years ago I started to ask about defibrillator here,” she said.

“I finally thought recently, no, we desperately need one here now we’ve got 130 members.

“I reached out to the Lions because I’d heard about a number of their recent donations, and they came back and said, yes, we can get one for you.”

The Gatton Lions Club donated a publicly accessible defibrillator inside the Gatton IGA mall back in February, as previously reported in The Independent.

Gatton Lions Club secretary Lawrie Johansen, who has been involved with the Lions with his wife Marjory for more than 40 years, said the seniors’ centre should have a defibrillator readily available in case of emergencies.

“They were interested in getting one and had never had one and we just thought that’s a bit odd they never had one,” he said

“So then we thought we need to do something.”

On 21 May, the

Ms Grams encouraged everyone aged 50 and above to join the seniors group and partake in enjoyable weekly activities.

“We have social days and fun social activities during the week, including music, morn-

ing teas, and guest speakers,” she said. “People sort of think that because we are a seniors’ club they’ve got to be 80 and 90 to

“It’s

Gatton Seniors Citizen Centre was generously gifted a vital defibrillator by the Gatton Lions in collaboration with the COTA Club.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Esk Hospital drops paper

West Moreton Health has extended its part in the state-wide paperless system of recordkeeping to Esk and other rural hospitals in 2024.

The integrated electronic Medical Record allows Queensland Health clinicians across the state to update medical information securely and seamlessly.

The system, ieMR, went live at Laidley and Esk hospitals in April. Gatton Hospital is due

to go paperless in September and Boonah in October.

West Moreton Health chief executive Hannah Bloch said she was pleased to extend the ieMR system to the rural hospitals.

“The ieMR system improves safety and quality of care for patients, as well as continuity of care between hospitals, as it makes realtime patient information available when and where it is needed,” she said.

“Not having to worry about paper-based medical records allows staff to spend more time with patients and focus on the clinical aspects of their care.”

Active Esk community member John Cochran has visited Esk Hospital many times as a patient and a visitor.

It was the first place he opened his eyes when he was born 80 years ago, the first place he turned to when he was injured, and now John is the first person in the Esk Hospital Emergency Department to be registered on the new ieMR system.

“This is the greatest little hospital,” he said.

“It’s fantastic… it feels like home.”

Esk hosts free ballet

By Jesse Hamilton

Step into the spotlight and twirl your way through the week with free ballet classes for adults and kids offered weekly at the Somerset Civic Centre.

Adults will have the chance to shine on Tuesdays with a class running from 2 to 3pm, with kids’ classes available on Wednesdays after school at 3:30pm.

The sessions are led by passionate Esk instructor Helene Hawes, who has 70 years of experience in performing and teaching.

Ms Hawes said the sessions were an outlet to use her skills and to give back to the Somerset community.

“I’ve run ballet classes for many years, but when I came to Esk six and a half years ago, I wanted to do something for the community where the community didn’t have to pay,” she said.

Helene said the kid’s ballet group recently had a concert on 22 May, which showed off all the steps they had learned during the sessions.

“We had a few run-throughs during our class time before the concert and presented all the steps and the exercises, and of course, the French names,” she said.

“The kids were aged between four and eight, and everyone from their parents, friends, and neighbours showed up, it was quite a turn-up.”

Tuesday’s adult ballet classes will be followed by a free tap dancing class at 3pm, with no bookings required for the sessions.

The Somerset Civic Centre is home to free weekly ballet classes fro kids and adults. Picture: HELEN HAWES

Esk resident John Cochran was the first person in the Esk Hospital Emergency Department to be registered on the new ieMR system. Picture: WEST MORETON HEALTH

Garden stalls to sparkle

Shopping for beautiful blooms, presentations by guest speakers, hands-on workshops, and fossicking for precious gemstones are just a few of the exciting activities planned for the new Garden Precinct at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.

Held over two of the festival’s three days (September 6-7), families will be able to soak up the sunshine while browsing the precinct’s many market stalls and exhibitions in its new outdoor location at the Laidley Recreational Reserve.

The Garden Precinct was previously held at the Laidley Cultural Centre, however the Centre is out of action with structural damage from a severe thunderstorm that hit late last year.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said the Spring Gardening Fair would be a one-stop-shop for avid gardeners.

“The Garden Precinct is one of the festival’s most popular events because it really encapsulates our beautiful region in the spring time,” Cr Milligan said.

Laidley Garden Club President Eileen Zahnow said she was excited to start planning the Spring Gardening Fair, with the Garden Precinct a must-see attraction for locals and visitors.

“I had a positive meeting with the council team and have seen how the site will be set up, which will be located near the Scout Den surrounded by lots of walking paths, making the site wheelchair friendly and accessible,”

Mrs Zahnow said.

“There will be a big marquee set up, so you won’t be able to miss us.

“We will have more than 80 stallholders selling everything from flowers and plants to hand painted pots, metal garden ornaments, ceramics, mosaics and even bird baths.”

Mrs Zahnow has invited several guest speakers who will discuss a wide range of topics.

One of the guest speakers will be Ipswich resident Claire Bickle, who has worked in the horticultural industry for more than 20 years.

Claire has a Diploma in Horticulture and an Advanced Design Certificate in Permaculture Design, has taught horticulture at TAFE, delivered sustainable living seminars at libraries across South East Queensland, is an executive committee member of the Horticultural Media Association Qld, and has written articles for multiple publications including subTropical Gardening Magazine, Good Organic Gardening, and the ABC’s Chook Magazine specials.

Attendees will also get the chance to chat to members from the Gatton Lapidary Club, who will host their Spring Gem Show at the same time.

Gatton Lapidary Club secretary Leon Steinhardt said the Club would have its own area with trade stalls selling everything from handcrafted jewellery to gemstones, opals, crystals, agates, thunder eggs and more, as

well as informative displays.

“The Gem Show is a good opportunity for people to come and learn more about fossicking and the many incredible specimens that are found right here in the Lockyer Valley,” he said.

If you find yourself getting hungry, there will also be food vans where you can order a coffee and a bite to eat.

There will be ample parking for buses and vehicles, with car parks available all within a short stroll from the Recreational Reserve.

There will also be a free shuttle bus that will run regularly between the main venues to assist you in seeing everything the festival has to offer.

The Laidley Spring Festival will be held on three big days from September 6-8, and is made possible with support from the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Pohlmans Nursery, The Lockyer and Somerset Independent, and River 94.9.

Make sure to follow Laidley Spring Festival on Facebook and Instagram for more announcements. You can also log onto the festival website at www.laidleyspringfestival. com

One of the Laidley Spring Festival’s guest speakers will be Ipswich resident Claire Bickle, who has worked in the horticultural industry for more than 20 years. Picture: LVRC

Celebrate Queensland Day with Apex Park billy carts

By Jesse Hamilton

Queensland Day is big in the Lockyer Valley. In addition to festivities at the Gatton Showground on June 2, there will be a special program at Apex Park, as Spirit of the Valley and the Lockyer Billy Cart Derby team up for a day of festivities honouring the Sunshine State.

The jam-packed day will feature live and local entertainment, delicious food, market stalls, interactive displays, and the epic Billy Cart Challenge, carrying on from their 5 May heats.

Spirit of the Valley president and events coordinator Idell Wadley said the milestone occasion would offer something for everyone and feature the delightful presence of significant historical figures from Queensland.

“People are invited to come and knock the billy cart champions off their perch,” she said.

“There will be trophies in two divisions, junior and senior, up for grabs.

“People will have an opportunity to meet the Governor of Queensland Lord Lamington, who obviously will be sharing his amazing Lamingtons.

“First Lady of Queensland, Florence Bjel-

ke-Petersen will also make an appearance.”

The event will feature live music from Gatton local Matt Kark and Harvest-ival Music

Festival original song winner Sammy Morgan. Crime Author Jack Sim will announce

a new book on the Gatton Murders at the event, highlighting one of the region’s most notorious murder cases.

Celebrate Queensland Day in style at Apex Park on 2 June, offering a fun day out with plenty of activities for all ages. Picture: FILE

Briefs across the valleys

FLOOD WARNING SIREN TEST

LockyerValley Regional Council will undertake a test activation of the Grantham Flood Warning Siren at 12pm on Saturday, 1 June 2024.

The test will include a siren tone followed by a verbal message informing people in lowlying areas to move to higher ground.

MULTICULTURAL CARNIVAL A HIT

The second annual Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival held on Friday, 17 May was a huge success with about 1200 attending Yowie Park.

SRC Mayor Jason Wendt said the carnival was a vibrant celebration of diversity, featuring cultural acts and demonstrations.

“It was a fantastic opportunity for residents, and visitors to Somerset, to immerse themselves in a variety of cultures and celebrate our diversity as a region,” Cr Wendt said.

The Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival was proudly funded by the Queensland Government, Sponsored by Kilcoy Global Foods and organised by SRC.

WOODLANDS ROAD UPDATE

Road crews have now moved onto Stage 2 of the Woodlands Road rehabilitation program.

Stage 1 of the project is still in progress, with a second coat of seal, guardrails, signage, and line markings to be installed.

Stage 2 is located slightly south of Stage 1 and involves widening and upgrading the road.

Stage 2 will have single-lane traffic, a reduced speed limit and expected five to 15-minute hold times.

Motorists are advised to prepare their journey in advance and consider seeking an alternative route to avoid delays.

SENIOR’S ADVICE

Somerset seniors have been invited to a free morning tea and information session focusing on advocacy and disaster preparedness.

The session, hosted by Somerset Regional Council, will be held on Friday, 14 June at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk starting at 10am.

Councillor Michael Bishop said the information session would provide critical information to seniors in a supportive and inclusive environment.

“Most importantly the info session is about raising awareness of a new service that is available to seniors, right here in Somerset,” Cr Bishop said.

“The Advocacy and Support Centre legal

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and support service is now funded to help seniors in the region who are at risk of, or are, experiencing abuse.

“Raising awareness is important for everyone.”

For catering, attendees must register by 14 June by phoning council on 5424 4000.

TIME TO REGISTER YOUR DOG

Did you know all dogs older than three months must be registered by law?

LVRC has issued its annual dog registration

renewal notices, with payment due by 26 June. If your dog has been desexed in the last 12 months, or if you’ve changed address or contact details, please contact council to update your records.

Owners of desexed dogs receive a significant discount, with the annual registration fee being $50 or $35 for some pensioners. It’s also free to register a dog for the first time if it’s desexed and under six months old.

Visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/dog-registration or contact 1300 005 872.

High school band of gold

By Jacob Hayden

Toogoolawah students are playing all the right notes.

The high school’s concert band travelled to Centenary Heights State High School on Thursday, 16 May to compete in the state band festival, Fanfare.

Toogoolawah SHS instrumental music teacher Adam Smith said the students performed and represented their town well.

“We did three songs, ‘Stanley River Overture’, another song called ‘Mango Tango’ and then we did ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’,” Mr Smith said.

“We are marked against an achievement standard based on how we perform.

“You can get platinum for a standout performance, or gold, silver or bronze, and we got gold.”

Mr Smith said he was delighted with the result, especially with so many younger students.

“The kids have been working so hard, a lot of sacrifices for them, making sure they turn up to rehearsals all the time and getting their notes right,” he said.

“I’m very impressed with them, considering there’s a lot of year 7s and 8s in that band.

“There were a few challenging notes in there, but even the 7s and 8s did very well.”

The TSHS concert band have benefitted from an ongoing collaboration with Lockyer District High School and Laidley State High School.

“The teamwork’s really gone through the roof,” Mr Smith said.

“Sure, there’s a bit of friendly competition, but we always come and perform music together and it sounds great.”

Mr Smith had praise for each section.

“I was very proud of our percussion section, our drummers are very independent workers and made sure all the parts are covered, and they were very powerful,” he said.

“I will shout out for our tuba player, very powerful work along with all our bass end.

“The trumpets were a well-balanced

sound.

“The

Somerset stages a display of bite-size art

By Jacob Hayden

Somerset Art Society Inc invites all artists in the region and beyond to take part in the inaugural Somerset Mini Art Challenge.

Dr Sandi Hook joined SASI as its new president in August 2023 and is looking to extend the group’s reach through the challenge.

“We’ve invited all of Somerset and the surrounding areas, whether they’re SASI members or not, to be a part of this,” Dr Hook said.

“The Somerset Mini Art Challenge highlights the fact that small is beautiful.

“It’s a competition and exhibition for small 2D and 3D artworks.

“The prizes amount to over $1,000 and there will be no commission on this work,

which is a very big plus.”

The SASI exhibition will be held from 6 to 31 July in the intimate Glen Rock Gallery in Esk, featuring up to 100 bite-sized artworks limited to 33cm by 33cm.

Dr Hook said the exhibition would showcase the many and varied talents of artists around the region and beyond.

“The heart and soul of SASI is to get together with fantastic creators to bounce off each other and make future artworks,” she said.

“There’s some fantastic work and fantastic artists in this region.”

Categories for the challenge are environment (e.g. landscape, cityscape, etc.), fauna and animals, flora and still life, portrait and

people, and 3D - any subject and any medium.

Entries for the Mini Art Challenge cost $15 per artwork (maximum three per person) and close 5pm on 14 June or when 100 pieces are entered.

Visitors to the gallery can vote for their favourite piece, and there is also a hanger’s choice prize.

Dr Hook said encouraged more artists to join SASI, regardless where they live.

Membership costs only $30 per annum.

“You can be a member of SASI and not be in the Somerset region and you’ll get our wonderful newsletters monthly,” she said.

Visit sasiart.com.au to enter the challenge or to learn more about the group.

WHAT'S ON AT THE MULGA

SASI president Sandi Hook with two of her submissions to the Somerset Mini Art Challenge, lithographs on magnani litho paper: ‘Creek Bed, Alice River’, and “I will follow her wherever she may go…” (a handcoloured lithograph).

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

flutes cut through and they made a lovely warm sound in the lyrical sections.

“Same with the clarinets, a gorgeous, warm sound from the clarinets in the lyrical section as well.”

The Toogoolawah State High School Concert Band won gold at the Fanfare competition at Centenary Heights State High School on Thursday, 16 May.

Picture: TSHS

Ormond’s found his home

By Jacob Hayden

Jonathan Ormond says he’s found ‘home, sweet home’ at Gatton Ambulance Station.

The new officer in charge transferred to Gatton in January 2024 after moving to Mount Tarampa in early 2023.

Mr Ormond said he had a great deal of experience with the Queensland Ambulance Service.

“I started with Queensland Ambulance in 2009 at Centenary Ambulance Station, in the Oxley area,” he said.

“Then I worked across a number of different stations across that area and I worked in quite a few different roles ranging from onroad paramedic to acting operations supervisor and acting officer in charge.

“Then I got permanently appointed as the OIC of Sarina Station [south of Mackay] in 2020.

“In 2022 I was permanently appointed to Woodford Station as OIC.

“I moved out to Mt Tarampa, that was a little over a year ago now and it was a very long commute [to Woodford], so I applied for a transfer and was very fortunate to get the transfer out to Gattons Station.”

The Gatton community and the station’s staff welcomed their new Mr Ormond.

“One of the nice things about Gatton I’ve noticed since I’ve been here is there is much more of a sense of community here, because the population’s not as transient as it was up in the Woodford area,” he said.

Mr Ormond said the staff seemed grateful to have a permanent OIC.

“This position had a short period of time where they didn’t have a permanently appointed supervisor here, so I think they were grateful to have someone come in that was wanting to stay and work in the area,” he said.

“We’re a smaller station at Gatton, we have about 20 staff and it’s a really good mix here of new staff and staff with many years of experience.”

Mr Ormond had some requests for the community to ensure the Ambulance could operate effectively.

“With rural areas, it can be really difficult locating properties at times,” he said.

“If I’m going to ask anything of the community out there, having good signage on your property so that we can find it actually makes a really big difference.”

He also advised against visiting the station when seeking help.

“People used to do that, it was a common practice many years ago, stations would have treatment rooms inside the station,” Mr Ormond said.

“With the nature of the Ambulance, as it is these days, often ambulance stations don’t actually have anyone there - they’ll be out and

about looking after patients and jobs.

“If you ever need an ambulance, the safest thing to do is to phone 000.”

Mr Ormond said the station had good coverage for the region.

“We have five vehicles and we run a day, afternoon and night shift every day of the week - it’s a 24 hour station,” he said.

“We’re really lucky we have a good relationship with Gatton Hospital, they’re very supportive of the station.

“We also have access to the aeromedical response as well, and we’ll do that when it is required.”

Mr Ormond strongly encouraged the community to join the Local Ambulance Committee.

“They do really great work with volunteering in our community, they run a lot of education things for the Queensland Ambulance Service, things like CPR awareness,” he said.

“It’s nice to get some benefit as well yourself, and volunteering for thinks like ambulance can be looked on really favourable when people are applying for jobs and putting out resumes.”

Baha’i suggests a healing upgrade for Pipeliner Park

By Jacob Hayden

The Somerset Bahá’í Faith community has welcomed expressions of interest for a community healing garden in Pipeliner Park, Esk.

Mother and daughter Frances Avent and Jane Nicholson supplied the expression of interest form with more than 240 signatures to Somerset Regional Council over the weekend ahead of its 29 May ordinary meeting, but welcomed more members of the community to have their say.

“In September 2023, a member of the community suggested it would be lovely to have a healing garden in Pipeliner Park,” Mrs Avent said.

“There was a healing garden on at The Condensery, which had a lot to do with creating a space for people to come together in the community and heal together through craft,” Mrs Nicholson said.

“A lot of those ideas were very similar to those of a community garden, people coming together and creating a space where everyone can share and use their skills.

“We put out the expression of interest form, and mum did the concept painting of the garden.“

Physical features of the garden would likely include shade, places to sit and pathways.

“People like to walk around while they’re thinking, the whole idea is it’s a place to relax

and unwind,” Mrs Avent said.

“It would be nice to have some flowering plants and plants with a scent.

“Nature itself helps people to relax.”

Mrs Nicholson said the she and other organisers had researched healing gardens.

“One of the things they always include is a water feature,” she said.

“The sound of water is a very important part of the garden.

“Mum’s done a few field trips to different community gardens, most recently the Japanese Garden in Toowoomba, and when you walk through there you realise how important the water features are to the garden and

to the contemplation.

“I have a special interest in Indigenous healing plants, and it would be lovely if that could be incorporated too.”

The expression of interest form is still open and available at the local Esk op shops, Highlands Traders, Esk Fruit Shop and Rudi’s Place.

“We thought we’ll keep the expression of interest open and update council every now and then with the new batch of EOIs,” Mrs Avent said.

“For a community project, it would be great to see as many people involved as possible,” Mrs Nicholson said.

Somerset Bahá’í Faith community members, daughter and mother Jane Nicholson and Frances Avant.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN Frances Avent’s concept painting for a community healing garden in Pipeliner Park, Esk. Picture: FRANCES AVENT

Gatton Ambulance Station’s new officer in charge, Jonathan Ormond.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Workshops for your art

By Jesse Hamilton

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of creativity at the first-ever Art in theValley creative workshops event at Kensington Grove Park from June 7 to 9.

Theworkshop-basedshowingwillwelcome experiencedartandcrafttutorsfromtheLockyerValley and surrounding areas to lead an exciting array of workshops.

Art in the Valley coordinator Maz Gibson said creatives could expect 20 unique workshops from textured art, mixed media, and pottery from 14 different tutors.

“The event is designed to support local artistsforateachingopportunity-wehaveartists from Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and Toowoomba,” she said.

“We start that whole weekend off with a paint and sip evening on the Friday night.”

Mrs Gibson said the event may open the door for creatives to experience an art form they have yet to discover.

“I find that creativity is good for down time,” she said.

“It’s a good outlet for people to escape from their everyday lives.

“This event is an opportunity to try something they’ve never tried before.”

The workshops are open to 16 years and over with some workshops 18 and over.

All workshops need to be pre-booked online by 31 May at www.trybooking.com

RSL hosts weekly cuppa

By Jesse Hamilton

The Toogoolawah RSL will host a morning tea weekly on Wednesdays, providing veterans with a dedicated space to connect, communicate and foster supportive bonds.

Spearheaded byToogoolawah RSL facilities manager Graham Palmer, the weekly catchup will allow a supportive environment for veterans while appreciating their sacrifices and history.

“I served in the Australian Army for 47 years,” Mr Palmer said.

“I find veterans will talk amongst themselves, but they won’t talk to their families about their past service years.

“It’s also to raise some interest and

awareness about the RSL.

“There’s quite a lot of history here.”

Mr Palmer said the Toogoolawah RSL hall houses a wealth of historical documents showcasing the region’s rich history of returned service personnel, with the RSL experiencing a growth of 35 members since February 2024.

“[The charge of Beersheba] during the First World War was one of the last cavalry charges in history, and some of the people from this area were members of that light brigade,” he said.

The veterans morning tea will he held at the Toogoolawah RSL Hall on Wednesdays at 9:30am.

Toogoolawah RSL is hosting a morning tea event each Wednesday at the Toogoolawah RSL Hall For veterans and any members of the public wishing to attend.

Picture: TOOGOOLAWAH RSL

The inaugural Art in the Valley event will kick off at Kensington Grove Park from June 7 to 9. Picture: UNSPASH

Valley Fest bounces back

By Jacob Hayden

Get out to the Gatton Showgrounds this Sunday,2JuneandcelebratebeingaQueenslander with the Lockyer Community Centre.

From 10am to 3pm, Valley Fest is returning for its second year to celebrate Queensland Day with a bigger and better event.

Lockyer Community Centre manager and event organiser Linda Roberts said she was excited to showcase the region while celebrating Queensland Day.

“It will inject some community pride and bring the community together to celebrate what they enjoy about living in the region and in Queensland,” Mrs Roberts said.

“One of the highlight events last year was the watermelon eating challenge, which was a bit of messy fun.

“We’ll be looking for participants for both the junior and adult category for that, so sign up early on the day.”

The watermelon eating challenge will be held at 2pm, and is sponsored by Nolan’s Transport.

At 11am, Valley Fest will determine who is the biggest tosser in the Lockyer Valley.

“The other fun Queensland-themed game is the pineapple toss, which is proudly sponsored by Lockyer Valley Foods,” Mrs Roberts said.

“We’re encouraging everyone to come along and prove if they’re the biggest tosser in the LockyerValley for 2024, and they get a little trophy to prove it.”

Mrs Roberts said there was plenty for the family to do, with more than 50 food, information and market stalls and more than enough children’s activities

“We’ve got a great lineup of food, anything from Greek to Asian to Vietnamese, doughnuts, and a community barbeque being run by the Vietnam Veterans support group in Laidley,” she said.

“Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre are coming along to provide free childrens’ activities like face-painting.”

Mik Oberley will lead the main stage with opening act Body Ridley, while the secondary stage will host the Lockyer Tai Chi Group, Move and Groove Dance Studio, Argyle Lodge Pipe Band and the PNG cultural community group.

Other entertainment includes a static dirt bike and car display, face painting, track-

less train rides, Ghostly Games mobile video games, animal petting farm, pony rides, roaming characters and random giveaways. Entry to Valley Fest is only $5, with children under 16 free.

“The aim is to deliver this event annually and make it a bit of a signature event for our region, and the reality is, to do that, we need to make sure the event is financially sustainable,” Mrs Roberts said.

“That’s why we’ve moved from Littleton Park to the Showgrounds, so we can capture an entrance fee.”

Entry automatically guarantees visitors a ticket in the hourly prize draw, with prizes ranging in value from $100 to $300.

“It could be a BBQ boat hire up at Bribie Island, it could be a night out at Porters,” Mrs Roberts said.

“They can purchase more wristbands if they want to have more entries into that and have more chances to win those prizes.”

Additional wristbands are only $1.

“They can come along and fill their whole arm up with wristbands if they want,” Mrs Roberts said.

Mrs Roberts said she hoped to see people get involved with the arts and craft projects on offer..

“We’re going to have a free interactive art and craft project throughout the day, delivered by creative arts therapist Christina Renata,” she said.

“We’ve got some activities like painting rocks for the little ones, but we’re also looking at potentially getting enough people to decorate a tile canvas.

“Keeping in the theme with Queensland Day, they can draw sunflowers, a beach or whatever they like.”

The tile canvas will be displayed at the Lockyer Community Centre.

Valley Fest will have courtesy buses to assist people in Laidley, Forest Hill and Gatton to come to the event.

Visit the Lockyer Community Centre’s Facebook page or call the centre on 07 5462 3355 for more information on bus times and locations.

Valley Fest is hosted by Lockyer Community Centre and proudly supported by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Day Sponsorship Program.

The hunt is on for The Lockyer Valley’s biggest tosser - get your entries in early for the pineapple tossing competition at Valley Fest 2024. Picture: FILE

YOUTHCRIMESURVEY

Youth Crime (offenders under 18 years) is emerging as a key issue in Queensland.

As the largest publishers of independent regional news in Queensland, Today News Group is conducting this simple survey to gauge community sentiment around the issue in regional Queensland.

The results of the survey will be used to help clarify the extent of the problem and help find solutions locally. Please take 3 minutes to have your say and be part of this important conversation. You can either fill in the survey below and post in or complete the survey online (Simply scan the QR code below)

What age group do you fall into?

0-25

26-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

Over 71

Do you live in a rural or urban area? Rural Urban

What do you think the biggest problem with youth crime is?

Not enough prevention programs

Not enough policing

Bail/sentencing provisions in courts are too weak

There is no real problem with youth crime

Other. Please specify:

Have you or an immediate family member been a victim of youth crime?

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Can you share any details?

Do you personally know anyone who has been a victim of youth crime?

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Once completed, please post or drop in the Survey to:

Lockyer & Somerset Independent Youth Crime Survey, Shop 2, 45 North Street, Gatton Qld 4343

In your opinion, what is the most obvious thing that should be done to reduce youth crime?

Where does youth crime rate as a current election issue? Very high High Moderate Low

Would you support investment being redirected from any of these areas into youth crime reduction programs?

Social housing investment Hospital upgrades Renewable energy projects 2032 Olympics

Other. Please specify:

In which of these areas do you most fear for your safety? In your own home In your street In your city/town Nowhere, I still continue to feel safe

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Regions receive $9.5

By Jacob Hayden

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions will receive a combined $9.46 million for critical infrastructure, housing, disaster resilience and community through the State Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program.

A total of $100 million in State funding for SEQ councils was announced on Wednesday, 22 May, coinciding with the SEQ Council of Mayors delegation to parliament.

Twelve mayors including Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan and Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt spoke with the government and opposition, calling for urgent infrastructure funding to respond to rapid population growth and the housing crisis.

Cr Milligan welcomed the $4.77 million allocated to the Lockyer, an increase of $740,000 from the 2021-24 program.

She said specific projects were yet to be determined, with a 5 July 2024 deadline to nominate projects..

“The funding issued during the 2021-24 phase was used to renew our stormwater, culvert, floodway and kerb and channel infrastructure, helping to protect the community against the impacts of floods,” Cr Milligan said.

“It was also allocated to new footpaths, cemetery upgrades, bore infrastructure improvements, new flood cameras, the Twidale Road upgrade and Cell 5 construction at the Gatton Landfill.”

Somerset will receive $4.69 million in onceoff allocated funding under the SEQCSP.

Cr Wendt said Somerset and neighbouring councils called on the State Government to alleviate the pressures on housing by backing investment in infrastructure that unlocks development land.

“This does not just mean improving local government infrastructure but also improving and making state infrastructure like the Bris-

baneValley Highway safer,” he said.

“The State also needs to step up and help fund the security of water supply to farmers in Somerset and the Lockyer Valley to ensure that there is food security for SEQ’s growing population.”

SRC CEO Andrew Johnson said a large portion of the funding required competitive grant applications.

“This means that Somerset Regional Council will need to compete against larger councils like Brisbane and the Gold Coast for around 22% of the funding,” Mr Johnson said.

“Somerset welcomes the Premier’s announcement of $100 million in total once-off

infrastructure funding for all 12 SEQ councils; however this is a small down-payment compared to what is needed for SEQ to cope with an additional two million people over the next two decades.

“For example, Somerset is economically dependent on the Brisbane Valley Highway, a majority one-star safety-rated road that carries up to 11,000 vehicles per day… the condition of this highway is more than deplorable.”

Cr Wendt said SRC would work hard to win competitive funding.

“Council is also aware that the SEQCSP is only funded until 2027,” he said.

“I have requested, along with other mayors,

for this program to be permanently funded.”

Cr Milligan thanked the State Government for the SEQCSP, but said far more investment was needed to provide the long-term infrastructure the LockyerValley needed.

“The SEQ Mayors and I held positive discussions with both sides of government during our two-day delegation to Queensland Parliament… giving them an insight into the major growth challenges councils and our communities are facing,” she said.

“We walked away with commitments for greater collaboration, which I am optimistic will come to fruition.”

Southeast Queensland Mayors with Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick at Parliament House on Wednesday, 22 May.

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A splash in Ferrari Park

By Jesse Hamilton

Locals and visitors had the opportunity to explore over 20 distinct cultures in a single place as the Lockyer Valley celebrated its multicultural festival at Ferrari Park on 26 May.

Thefestivalmarkeditsmilestonetenthyear with an extraordinary celebration of global culture, featuring an array of food, music, and performances from around the world.

The day featured five hours of live entertainment, including a traditional Chinese performance, African drumming, Bollywoodstyle belly dancing, Nepalese dances and more than 50 international market stall exhibitors.

Spirit of theValley president and events coordinator IdellWadley said the festival had be-

come an integral home for the LockyerValley’s diverse cultures to come together.

“Spirit of theValley have been running this since 2018 and have been blessed to watch it grow exponentially,” she said.

“For the 10th festival, we’ve created a really beautiful, harmonious festival where people can meet each other and experience different cultures.

“I’d also like to let everyone know that this is my last festival.

“Spirit of the Valley will not be hosting festivals for the foreseeable future, however we will still be very much part of the community and we will be supporting other people in their events and promoting our local artists and performers.”

2024 Rosewood Show Ball

to under 30 years)

• Junior Show Matron (30-50 years)

• Senior Show Matron (51 years and over)

• Miss Rosewood Country Life Showgirl and Runner-Up (18-28 years)

• Best Dressed Male (18 years and over)

• Best Dressed Prince (13-17 years)

• Rosewood Rural Ambassador and Runner-Up (20-30 years/male or female).

Sisters Sejal and Pooja Patel call the Lockyer Valley home, originally from Gujarat, India. Pictures: JESSE HAMILTONYuggera and Ugarapul man John Parsons opened the event with the Welcome to Country ceremony.

Ruby Phoenix Fusion Belly Dancers moved to the beat of western Ugandan drumming.

Mum and daughter Ayuko and Chichi Oba were selling Origami themed earrings.

Pigs grunt in farm fest

By Jesse Hamilton

Dragon Fields in Prenzlau offered an engaging and educational pig and piglet farm experience on 18-19 May, welcoming the public to explore their sustainable farming practices first hand.

Owned by childhood-educators-turnedfarmers couple Andrew Rowlands and Megan Bowden, the educational farm focuses on regenerative practices centred on biodiversity, ecological harmony, and sustainability.

Mrs Bowden said the farm tours allowed people to be part of a positive change in how they connect with their food and the earth.

“People come and meet the pigs, and feed them, and we talk to them about how we use the pigs to reduce waste and regenerate the land,” she said.

“We’re not just people that’ll sit around and be doom and gloom about the environment, this is something we can all be a part of including kids.

“We can all take better options to help the earth and to reduce waste.”

Mrs Bowden said a documentary titled ‘Biggest Little Farm’ about the benefits and realities of developing a sustainable farm inspired her family to realise it was possible to create their own.

“We were at the time renting in Brisbane,” she said.

“We knew we wanted to do more and watching this movie where they shared their journey of building better soils and growing better food

showed us that it is possible to do if you’re not afraid to put the work in.”

The Bowdens practice a method of food production and land management which prioritises natural techniques to preserve soil fertility, manage pests, and yield top-quality crops and livestock, all without relying on synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.

Dragon Fields will hold a pig feeding farm experience next on 15 June.

Dragon Fields co-owner farmer Andrew welcomed people from as wide as Toowoomba and the Gold Coast for a pig and piglet farm experience on May 18-19.

Pictures: DRAGON FIELDS

Minden locals Lucas and Lauren with grandmother Angela at Dragon Fields pig farm experience day on 18 May.

Ball is the night of nights

By Jesse Hamilton

The Lowood Show Ball shimmered with glitz and glamour on 25 May as the winners for the areas upcoming show season were unveiled.

Lowood electrician Dylan Heck was crowned the Rural Ambassador with Emma Nagy crowned as Showgirl.

Lowood Show Society president Lynell Jendra said the night had some great competition and winners leading up to the 117th year of the Lowood Show on June 14.

“We had a great night, there was some pretty good competition,” she said.

“We had about 150, 160 there, about 140 adults and 22 children.

“The Showgirl and Rural Ambassador will now go to Gatton for the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber Finals in September.”

Other winners on the night included Show Queen Mikayla Lenihan and Senior Matron Lynn Fuller.

Tiny Tots were Chelsea Kawmholz and Tot Prince Jack Lewis.

STARIHA AUCTIONS

Cows – Robert Redinger - $1400

Cows – Anita Tyrrell - $1390

Cows – Maurie Harrington - $1360

Cows – Valley View Graziers - $1300

Heifers – Mark Hain - $1340

Heifers – Jan &Peter Phillips - $1200, $1160 & $1140

Heifers – Damien Dorge - $1140, $1100, $1100 &$1080

Feeder Steers – Mark Sanders - $1320

Backgrounder Steers – Trevor & Dot Manteufel - $1280

Backgrounder Steers – Gretchen Ciapura - $1260 &$1120

Backgrounder Steers – David & Nedizha Thierry - $1240

Yearling Steers – Robert Redinger - $1150

Weaner Steers – Maurice Harrington - $920

Weaner Steers – Mick Brennan - $910

Steers 7-8 months – Fred &Lexie Scott - $820 & $790

Yearling Heifers – Robert Redinger - $1000

Yearling Heifers – Shaun O’Rourke - $920, $890, $850 & $800

Milk Tooth Brahman Heifers – Jackson & Crowley - $840 & $800

Speckle Park Heifers – Damien Dorge - $1000

Vealer Heifers – Russell Lehmann - $560

Vealer Heifers – Melissa Thornton - $550 & $520

Vealer Heifers - Neil Powell - $540

Vealer Heifers – John Curtin - $520

Heifer Calves – John & Carol Pocock - $540 & $500

Cows & Calves – Ken Klein - $1500

Cows & Calves – Brent Knopke - $1320

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2024 Lowood Rural Ambassador Dylan Heck and Showgirl Emma Nagy with Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt and Councillor Brett Freese. Pictures: LOWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

Showgirl Emma Nagy.

Lowood’s 2024 Junior Showgirl Crystal Anderson.

Mikayla Lenihan was crowned Lowood’s Show Queen.

The Guide

DREAM HOME

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

He began his TV career as a handsome young presenter on Harry’sPractice, followed by the low-budget but ultra-charming BondiVet. Now, the still-handsome Dr Chris Brown (pictured) is a bona fide TV host with not a furry friend in sight. Now, he has joined the crowded home reno genre. Among the familiarly frenetic pace of tradies and cost blow-outs, Brown sympathetically follows six pairs of Aussies who are renovating each other’s homes, vying for a backyard update and the ultimate winner’s cash prize. It’s a familiar formula: Brown might need his animal instincts to fight off viewers’ reno fatigue.

THE STREETS HONG KONG

SBS Food, Monday, 7.30pm

Chef and author Dan Hong simmers with enthusiasm in this fresh new eight-part series following his adventures in the foodie mecca of Hong Kong. In what he describes as a “life-changing trip”, TheChef’sLinehost is on a passionate mission learning about the history and culture of this city’s unique street foods which are becoming “a dying art”. From handmade fish balls to egg tarts, wonton noodles, tofu and dim sum, Hong discovers the traditions, recipes and stories behind tasty delicacies. Thankfully, this fun, appetizing foray isn’t purely informative; Hong also whips up these dishes step-by-step so that viewers so they can create these delectable treasures at home.

THE ART OF...

ABC TV, Tuesday, 9.30pm

Veteran arts journalist Namila Benson kicks off this intriguing new series that’s adorned with a playful attitude and an admirable mission: to answer life’s big questions through art. The ArtWorkshost’s insightful new shindig is brimming with wisdom. She chats with artists from the global creative landscape, with breakout TikTok star, art historian Mary Mcgillivray, joining each episode. The impressive guest list includes drag queen Courtney Act, food critic Matt Preston, feminist Clementine Ford, authors Christos Tsiolkas and Nikki Gemmell, French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, podcaster Yumi Stynes and comedian Nazeem Hussain each exploring treasured topics.

Thursday, May 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Restoration Australia: King Island, South Australia. (PG) A King Islander restores a derelict farmhouse.

9.00 Grand Designs: Scunthorpe. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Morse.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 QI. (PGa, R)

11.55 Talking Heads. (Mal, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley meets 46-year-old Mel. 8.40 Our Law. (PGal, R) The cells reach capacity in Kalgoorlie, giving lockup-keeper Ace both a lot to do and a lot to think about.

9.50 The Responder. (Return, MA15+l) Chris is tricked into doing a dodgy car stop.

11.50 Wonders Of Scotland: Lewis And Harris. (R)

12.20 The Spectacular. (Malv, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

PICK OF THE WEEK

SOCCER: MATILDAS

V CHINA PR

10, Friday, 7.30pm

Set to roar with the spectacle of a sell-out crowd, the Matildas have well and truly captured the nation’s hearts. Coming off the back of 12 sold-out matches and with the Olympics just around the corner, this highly anticipated friendly against China from the picturesque Adelaide Oval – their first South Australian match since November 2019 – is set to get the adrenaline pumping for soccer fans new and old. The Matildas will be looking to assert their dominance in this warm-up against the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions as they prepare for their mission to secure their first Olympic gold medal. While a few injuries plague the team (notably captain Sam Kerr, midfielders Katrina Gorry and Aivi Luik, young attacker Amy Sayer), stars such as Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be raring to impress; as will hometown hero Charli Grant, a former Adelaide United player who’s been making her mark at Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League. Fans will also be hoping to see goalkeeper Lydia Williams in action during this penultimate clash before Paris 2024 – the Matildas’ longest-serving player is set to hang up the gloves after the Olympics.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Missing At 17. (2013, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 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. (PGav)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+alv, R) A look at the 1993 Cangai siege. 9.55 Border Security: International. (PGdl)

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)

12.30 Boy To Man. (PGa, R) 1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Summit. (PGl, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Parramatta Eels v Cronulla Sharks.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

11.50 The First 48: Fatal Showdown/ Deadly Text. (Mav, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

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

5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Soccer. UEFA Europa Conference League. Final. Olympiacos v Fiorentina. Continued. 7.30

NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mad) A cryptic message sends the team on a new track to find Maddie Flynn. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look

Local hero: Adelaide’s Charli Grant returns home with the Matildas for a friendly against China PR.

Friday, May 31

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00

ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

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

1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 2.55 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis walks a tranquil nature trail.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Mav) As the police closes in on its lead suspect, Nikki takes matters into her own hands.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.40 Blak Ball. (R) 11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (R)

12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

PLUS (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scarborough. The journey continues through Scarborough and Whitby.

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Costa Concordia. (PGa) Delves into the ill-fated final voyage of the cruise ship CostaConcordia, which capsized off the coast of Italy in 2012.

9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Rogue Waves. (R) A look at the USS Cyclops

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.45 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R)

3.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 It’s Suppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Most Expensivest. 1.20 Curious Australia. 1.50 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 2.20 Bananas. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Tattoo Age. 5.45 Building The Ultimate. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 The Orville. 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 6.35 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.15 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 10.10 Dating Amber. (2020, M) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.40pm A Raisin In The Sun. (1961, PG) 4.00 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 7.30 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Matrimony. (2018, Mv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Mark Olive, Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous chef. Graham Ross takes a look at liliums. Juliet Love shows how to avoid tangling strings.

8.30 To Be Advised.

12.40 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG, R) Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Australia’s most stylish and breathtaking homes.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head to head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million.

5.00 NBC Today. International news including interviews with people from the world of business, politics, media and sports.

6am Morning Programs.

Homes. 1.00

Of Wellness. 2.00

Town. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s

Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00

Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.00 Soccer. Friendly. AC Milan v AS Roma. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Building Giants. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 12. Collingwood v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 Late Programs.

Saturday, June 1

Blak Ball. (R)

3.30 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PGa, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Preserving Kandiwal’s Culture. (R) 4.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.40 Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers Of WW2. (PG, R)

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Kylie Kwong. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Kylie Kwong.

6.30 Back Roads: Charleville, Queensland. (PGs, R) Kristy O’Brien visits Charleville, Queensland.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates an actor’s murder.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a family friend’s wedding.

9.45 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. Caterer Mim Sarre gets a new pizza truck.

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountain range between the French-Spanish border.

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.15 Becoming Marilyn. (Man, R)

11.15 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R)

2.35 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 3.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

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

Prince And The Showgirl. (1957,

It’s Suppertime! 12.30 Shortland St. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 5.00 BBC News At Ten. 5.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Lap. (R) 1.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. From McDonald Jones Stadium, NSW.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Newcastle Knights versus Canterbury Bulldogs match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) A group of divers finds illegal cargo. Paul Walker, Jessica Alba.

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

1.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.45 Explore: Hamilton Gardens. (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)

Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize.

6.30 The Project. Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to take a look at the day’s news.

7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Game 1. Australia v China PR. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.

10.55 The Project. (R) Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to take 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)

Children’s Programs.

Manifest. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Tom & Jerry. (2021) 7.30 MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016) 9.30 MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010, M) Midnight MOVIE: Vampires Suck. (2010, M) 1.35 Vanderpump Rules. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Derby Day. Lord Mayor’s Cup Day. Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger makes an alarming claim.

7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home. (2021, Mv) When a spell goes wrong, Peter Parker is forced to battle dangerous foes from across the multiverse. Tom Holland, Zendaya.

10.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020, MA15+lv, R) Two cops take on the head of a drug cartel. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.

1.10 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inventive Architecture. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

Home Shopping. 8.30

Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (Return) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.30 The Summit. (R) 3.00 The Lap. 4.00 The Garden Gurus. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. (Premiere) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. (R) 11.00 MasterChef Aust. (PGal, R) 1.20 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 2.30 The Yes Experiment. (PGal, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. (R) Hosted by Stephen Fry.

8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter following a massive earthquake. Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.35 The First 48. (Ma, R)

1.30 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)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Return, PGa) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Fire Country. (Mav, R) 1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00

Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (1963, PG) 1.20pm MOVIE: Seven Days To Noon. (1950, PG) 3.20 MOVIE: War Drums. (1957, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15. Western Force v ACT Brumbies.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon Taste Buds With Dane Swan. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides

Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.40 The Witchfinder. 12.40am Would I Lie To You? 1.10 MOVIE: Center Stage. (2000, M) 3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 2.40 Motor Racing. Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 3.45 The Bradshaw Bunch. 4.15 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. 9.45 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) Midnight Court Cam. 12.30 The Bradshaw Bunch. 1.00 Late Programs.

Sunday, June 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lessons In Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma) Sister Julienne hatches a plan.

8.30 After The Party. (Final, Malsv)

As Penny tries to make amends, she unearths the trauma of another family member’s relationship with Phil. 9.25 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma) Anna is tried for murder. New evidence reveals a secret connection between Lauderback and Crosbie Wells. 10.15 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R) 11.15 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R) 12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ml, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Classic Countdown. (R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 North Beach Football Club. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (R) 3.40 Dirty Bird. (R) 3.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bronze Age Apocalypse. A look at the catastrophic collapse of ancient civilisations during the late Bronze Age.

9.10 Royal Autopsy: George IV – The Party King. Part 1 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and death of King George IV.

10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 3. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 1. 1.00 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Separate But Unequal. (PG, R)

3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am WorldWatch.

9.30 It’s Suppertime! Noon The Bee Whisperer. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 10.40 The Orville. 12.10am Monica And Sex. 2.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30 MOVIE: Love & Basketball. (2000,

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Death In The Tunnel. (Ma, R) A look at the 2007 Burnley Tunnel fire.

11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into the body of a firefighter.

12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) Wendy goes into damage control.

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 My Way. 1.15 The Summit. (PGl, R) 2.30 My Way Outback Queensland Special. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls) The travel guides head to Florida.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2. Takes a deep dive into the life and 2020 disappearance of Australian financial adviser Melissa Caddick.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: After Hours/ Cutting Edge. (MA15+av)

11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv, R)

2.10 Take Me Home. (PG)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 Industry Leaders. (Premiere) 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 2pm Harry’s Practice. 2.35 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.35 Escape To The Perfect Town. 5.35 Escape To The Country. 6.35 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.20 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Avengers. 1.30 MOVIE: Up The Front. (1972, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Birdman Of Alcatraz. (1962, PG) 6.30 French

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I Choose You! (2017, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us. (2018) 5.30 MOVIE: Finding Nemo. (2003) MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Blaze. (2022, MA15+) 11.50 Love Island USA. (Return) 1.15am Life After Lockup. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 ITM Fishing. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Gold Coast Suns v Essendon. 7.00 The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, M) Programs. 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 7.25 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.35 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 11.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 1.05pm The Longest Week. (2014, M) 2.40 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 4.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Good Time. (2017) 10.25 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs.

Monday, June 3

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

(7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. (Final) Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Gruen. (R) 11.45 Planet America. (R)

12.20 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.55 Tulsa King. (Mdlv) When Dwight, Tyson and Bodhi go on a road trip to take care of some business, they take a spontaneous detour. A curious Stacy does some digging into Dwight’s past. 9.45 FBI. (M, R) When a morning show host is murdered, the team realises a killer is targeting powerful women. 11.35 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Family Wellbeing Project. (PGad, R) 11.40 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 12.00 Yiyili. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 737 Max: Ten Mistakes. (PGa, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) Only five weeks remain until Superbloom. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: A Love Without End. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Artist’s View: Fleetwood Mac. (PG, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. 1.10 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 9-1-1. (M) After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends.

10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team rushes to stop a deadly ambush.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Lap. (R) 1.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney.

9.00 Paramedics. (Mlm) A netballer is happy to banter even as a paramedic prepares to reset her shoulder.

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

11.00 9News Late.

11.25 La Brea. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.05 Hello SA. (PG)

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

8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00

5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGav, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 10.00 GCBC. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 MasterChef Aust. (R) 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGav) 5.00 News. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 It’s Suppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Beyond Oak Island. 1.55 Monsters Of Many Worlds. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.25 Rock Legends: Tina Turner. 10.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Industry Leaders. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s

Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hustle. (2019, M) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 The Nanny. 11.50 Court Cam. 12.20am Love

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look

Tuesday, June 4

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 After The Party. (Final, Malsv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (Mv) Tony Armstrong discovers the story of Australia. 9.00 Secret Science: Fear. Myf Warhurst explores fear. 9.30 The Art Of... (Premiere) Presented by Namila Benson. 10.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Lisa Wilkinson. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (Final) 10.30 Dream Of Italy. (PGa, R) 11.00 Easter Island: The Ancient Builders. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Deepwater Horizon: Ten Mistakes. (PGad, R) 2.55 Living Black. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, 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? Pat Rafter. (PGa) Pat Rafter explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how the media drives the court of public opinion and what this means for the legal process.

9.30 Dateline: Timor-Leste’s Paedophile Priest Scandal. An investigation into alleged paedophilia scandals.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 The Fade. (Ma, R)

11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 3. 1.10 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R) 3.40 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team.

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A toddler calls for help.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Clare Bernal. (Madv, R)

12.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inspired Design. (PG, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Summit. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (Final, PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.45 Clarkson’s Farm: Climaxing. (Final, Ml) The restaurant opens in a matter of days, but Jeremy Clarkson does not want the council to find out.

9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) Pete and Sam start a risky project.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.05 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.55 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.50 My Way. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Final, Mv) Parker and Knight discover three bodies on an old navy ship that is about to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef.

10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, June 5

(31) SBS

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 VICE Guide To Film. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 1.55 Hunters. 2.45 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. (Return) 10.35 Cult Of Elon. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

6am Viajeros. Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30

(2016, PG) 10.00 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm A Bump Along The Way. (2019, M) 2.00 Good

And

Luck. (2005, PG) 3.45

And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 7.30 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 9.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

I Dream

Nanny. 7.30

8.30 MOVIE: Nobody. (2021, MA15+) 10.20 Seinfeld. 11.20 The Nanny. 11.50 Court Cam. 12.20am Love Island USA. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Late Programs.

(PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.50 Dream Of Italy. (R) 10.50 Climate Changers. (Ml) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Infected Earth. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.10 Planet America.

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma, R)

12.05 Superwog. (Final, MA15+l, R) 12.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Elephant. (PG, R)

8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns) Takes a look at Nicole Kidman.

9.30 This Town. (MA15+l) Dante wants to make music.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 4. 1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+a, R) 3.45 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

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, R)

A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Summit. (Final, PGl, R) 1.30 My Way Outback Queensland Special. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGas, R) 10.00 GCBC. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1 of the State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland. 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) McCall’s vigilantism complicates her life.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team investigates when a US petty officer’s body is found in Sydney’s historic Rocks area. 9.40 FBI: International. (Final, Mv) The fly team steps in when a Russian missile is stolen and put on the black market in Budapest.

10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 VICE Guide To Film. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Alone. 1.15 Ten Year Old Tom. 1.45 Wild Things. 2.50 Where Are You Really From? 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: 1984. (1984, M) 10.30 Climate Changers. 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Tennis. French Open. Day 10 Late. Continued. 8.30 Explore TV. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Pink String And Sealing Wax. (1945, PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30

Owners), with some data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology. Some totals awaiting confirmation E&OE.

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 24 May 2024.

FRUIT:

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

· MANDARINS: Afourer No1 $14-$36[$24.60] 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $12-$16[$14] 1/2CP, Daisy$16-$30[$24.20]1/2CP,Daisy$20-$35[$26] 13KgCtn, Freemont $24-$28[$26] 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $14-$26[$18.60] Best $28 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $15-$40[$29.75] 13KgCtn, Imperial No2 $10-$14[$12] Best $16 1/2CP,Tangold No1 $14-$20[$17] 1/2CP.

· ORANGES: Navel M7 No1 $36-$45[$40.50] BulkCP, Navel Naveleana $25-$50[$37.50] BulkCP.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Borlotti $6-$8[$7.50] Best $10 Kg, Butter $5-$8[$7] Best $9 Kg, Flat Continental No1 $8-$10[$9] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $6-$8[$7.50] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $2-$3[$2.35] Kg, Round S’less No1 MPHand Packed $3-$4[$4] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $2-$4[$3.25] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$9[$7.50] Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.40-$2.80[$2.40] Bunch, Large $8-$14[$11.20] 10KgBag, Medium $14-$20[$19] 10KgBag, Small $8-$16[$12] 10KgBag, Baby $3-$3.20[$3.10] 250g, Baby $2-$3.50[$2.75] Bunch, Golden $20-$30[$30] Best $36 10KgBag, Golden $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch,Target $3-$4[$3.50] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: No1 $16-$28[$21.80] 8KgIPk, No2 $8-$16[$10.80] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20-$24[$22] 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead $1-$2.50[$1.95] Each, Ballhead ExLarge $2-$3[$2.75] Each, Red $3-$4[$3.55] Each, Red No1 $24-$40[$28.80] Carton, Red No2 $20-$30[$22.60] Carton, Savoy $4-$5[$4.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $18$24[$21] Carton.

· CARROTS: $20-$26[$24.50] Best $30 15KgCtn, $20-$26[$24] Best $30 Bag, $20$30[$25] Carton, Pre-pack $20-$24[$22] Best $30 Bag, Pre-pack $20-$26[$23] Best $30 Carton, Dutch $1.20-$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$32.50] 10KgCtn.

· CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $20-$28[$26] Best $30 Carton, No2 $10-$20[$13.60] Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22] Best $26 2KgCtn.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $16$28[$23.60] 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $12$20[$14.40] 16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20-$1.80[$1.70] Best $2 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2.20[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, Kailan $1.20-$2.20[$1.84] Best $2.50 Bunch, Pakchoy $1-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch.

· EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$23]

6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40

7KgTray, Continental $20-$26[$25] Best $28

6KgCtn, Continental $14-$28[$26] Best $30

7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple$16-$24[$22]Best$268KgCtn,PurpleExtra Glasshouse $40-$50[$45] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $24-$36[$30] 7KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3.50[$2.55] 250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $12$20[$14] Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$18] Best $24 Carton, Cos No1 $16-$26[$18.80] Carton, Cos No2 $8$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $10-$16[$14] Best $18 Carton, Headed No2 $6-$12[$9] Carton,OpenVarieties$12-$20[$13]Best$24 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$14[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Green Coral $10$14[$12] Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$14[$12]Carton,OpenVarietiesRedOak $10-$14[$12] Carton.

· MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$8.50[$7.75]

Kg, Cups $5-$8.50[$6.45] Kg, Flats $7.50$9[$8.25] Kg.

· PARSLEY: Continental $1.40-$2.40[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $3-$3.50[$3.25] Bunch, English Large Bunch $2.40-$3[$2.70] Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.50-$2.50[$2] Bunch.

· PARSNIPS: $40-$65[$57.50] Best $75 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn.

· SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1-$1.40[$1.14] Best $1.60 Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch, No1 Full-cut $2-$3.50[$3] Best $4 Bunch.

· SPRING ONIONS: White $2.40-$3[$2.70] Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gem $50-$50[$50] 18LCtn, Gem $25-$30[$27.50]9LCtn,Gold$20-$45[$34.50] Best $50 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $20$30[$28] Best $32 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $26-$36[$33] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $20-$36[$30] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $30-$40[$37.50] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $28-$40[$34] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No2 $14-$26[$20] 9LCtn.

· SWEET CORN: No1 $20-$36[$26.80] 18LCtn, No2 $16-$24[$18.80] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $40-$50[$45] 18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red

$1.60-$2.60[$2.40] Best $2.80 250gLP, Egg Extra $50-$60[$55] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $45-$55[$47.50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $35-$50[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $36$40[$38] Best $45 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $24-$36[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10$24[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Composite $16-$30[$23] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $50-$60[$55] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$24[$22] Best $26 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $30-$40[$35] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $25-$40[$35] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $30-$50[$47.50] Best $55 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $20-$30[$25] Best $34 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $24-$40[$33] Best $45 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $8-$24[$15] 10KgCtn.

· TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$32[$28] 10KgBag, White $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgBag.

· ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8$14[$11] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $12-$16[$14] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $16-$28[$21.20] Best $30 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $16-$26[$18.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16$30[$21.40] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $18-$30[$23] 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30$36[$33] 10KgCtn.

HEAVY VEGETABLES:

· POTATOES: 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.

· PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c-$1[90c] Kg, Butternut $22-$28[$25.80] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 60c-90c[75c] Best $1 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 45c-60c[53c] Best 70c Kg, Grey Sampson 60c-90c[75c] Kg, Jap $14-$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 50c-90c[75c] Kg, Jap No2 30c-50c[40c] Kg, Potkin $20$20[$20] Bag, Potkin 80c-$1[90c] Best $1.20 Kg,

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

RURAL Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS

Saturday, 26 May 2024

Charbray weaner steers hit $1,200 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a fully firm market for quality lines of weaner steers and heifers at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. Lines of feeder and restocker steers sold to a slightly easier market with lesser quality types also eased from last fortnight’s market.

Sivyer Pastoral Co, Lockrose sold Santa steers 2 years for $1,360. Droughtmaster steers 2 years account Lamington Dairies, Darlington sold for $1,350. Paul & Carroll Bambling, Natural Bridge, sold Droughtmaster steers 20 months for $1,310. Droughtmaster steers 20 months account Bunjurgen Droughtmasters, Bunjurgen sold for $1,240. Ray & Diane Bruxner, Beaudesert sold Charolais weaner steers for $1,200. Droughtmaster steers 15 months account Ross Wernowski, Palen Creek sold for $1,080. San Ed Cattle Co, Esk sold Droughtmaster steers for $1,070. Look Enterprises, Boyland sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1,070. Charolais x weaner steers account Kevin Retschlag, Milford sold for $980. Warranilla Farm Trust, Illinbah sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $970. Charbray weaner steers account Mark & Dianne Mylett, Cainbable sold for $890. Droughtmaster weaner steers account Produce to be Proud Of, Innisplain sold for $860. Santa heifers 18 months account Chris & Jane Bell,Veresdale sold for $1,000. Sivyer Pastoral Co sold Droughtmaster heifers 2 years for $990. Charbray weaner heifers account Ray & Diane Bruxner sold for $750. Look Enterprises sold Droughtmaster weaner heifers for $650. Droughtmaster weaner heifers account Warranilla Farm Trust sold for $600. Limousin x weaner heifers account Ross & Judith Howard, Cryna sold for $550.

Droughtmaster cows & calves account Ross Wernowski sold for $1,780. Ross Gilbert,Wunburra sold Droughtmaster cows for $1,080.

The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 8th June, commencing at 9:30am. EUMUNDI SALEYARDS Tuesday, 21 May 2024 367 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. Cows held firm, while all other descriptions sold to a stronger market, with several new buyers operating. Malcolm Smith, Kenilworth, sold a line of Droughtmaster cross backgrounder steers for $1200. Nanda Collins, Nambour, sold Brahman cross light feeder steers for $1290. Sonja Latcham, Obi Obi, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $860. D Law, Conondale, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1300. Julie

Lobwein, Sexton, sold Greyman vealers, with males making $590 & $520 and heifers $530. Jenny Adamski, Kandanga, sold Charbray steer calves for $775 and vealer heifers for $580 & $460. Richard Westaway, Meridan Plains, sold a line of young Blonde cross weaner steers for $850. Blair Michael, Palmwoods, sold Hereford steer calves for $590. Loughlin Family Trust, Pie Creek, sold Charolais steers for $1005, $880, $840 & $755. Parker Pastoral, Kenilworth, sold young Charolais cross steers for $800, $580 & $580. Sunny Cattle Co, Peregian Beach, sold Santa steer calves for $500. Susan Shields, Eumundi, sold Hereford cows for $1160 and steer calves for $490. Kew Investments, Rocksberg, sold Charbray store steers for $1000, $990 & $890.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS

Friday, 17 May 2024

Toogoolawah Annual 25th Weaner Show and Sale Report.

‘Charolais Weaner Heifers Sell to $1100/ head’ Shepherdson and Boyd’s annual Toogoolawah weaner Show and Sale was another great success, with an outstanding quality yarding of Weaners. Buyers travelled from near and far to buy at Fridays sale with the strongest interest from western buyers. 5320 Head of cattle were yarded with just over 4200 head presented clean to go straight to clean country with one dipping after the sale which was a major draw card for clean buyers. We commend our vendors on the pre-sale preparation in getting these cattle pre-dipped and cleared.

Paradise Grazing of Nanango sold an outstanding run of 325 predominantly Charolais X weaner steers with pens selling to a top $1370, $1350, $1210. Luck Farming sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1320. Eskdale Cattle sold 573 of their usual top quality weaner steers, Pens of their Charolais X steers topped at $1330 & $1300/head. Their Santa X steers topped at $1220 & Angus X steers topped at $1130/head. The Fogg & Gloag Family sold Simmental X steers topping at $1300/head. The Champion pen of the sale was awarded to Mike Perrin and Andrea Vonhoff of Anduramba with an outstanding pen of Angus X weaner steers, selling for $1270/head. The Gittins Family of Goomeri sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1270/head and Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1090/head. Jilrift P/L sold Charolais X weaner steers for a top of $1260/head. Buaraba Creek Pastoral of Buaraba sold Charolais X steers topping at $1220 & $1210/head.

Delcosta P/L of Linville sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1220/head. R & C Buckham of Tarome sold their quality Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1220/head. G & T Reiser of Gregors Creek sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1210/head. Woodmillar Santas

of Gayndah sold a quality run of Santa weaner steers with the lead pen selling for $1200/ head. Scott Cleary of Colinton Station sold a quality run of Charolais X weaner steers with pens topping at $1190/head. Lachlan Barnes of Anduramba sold a quality run of Santa X weaners steers topping at $1190/head. Maree Duncombe of Conondale sold her usual top quality F1 Charbray weaner steers topping at $1170/head. Samuel Holdings of Manumbar Station sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1170/head.

HC Mort of Mt Mort sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1170 and $1120/head.

ATG P/L of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1160/head. Dallas & Charlene Allery of Glenmaurie sold Charbray Weaner steers for $1130/head and Simbrah X weaner steers for $1110/head. Buaraba Creek Pastoral sold Hereford X Brahman Steers topping at $1130/head. G & C Lynch of Esk sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1130/head. Jamie Peters of Gin Gin Sold a quality run of Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1120/ head. Karreman Group sold A run of Charolais X weaner steers topping at $1120/head. Bandamill Grazing sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1110/head. Spean Pastoral Co of Esk sold Charolais X steers topping at $1110/head and Simmental X topping at $1060/head. Graham Scholl of Gatton sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1110. Croftby Downs of Croftby sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1110/head. Peter Stanton and Pat Nicklin of Mt Kilcoy sold Limousin X weaner steers for $1100/head. Barry Pratten of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1100/head. Coogar P/L of Elginvale sold Charbray weaner steers for $1090/head. C & S Henderson sold Charolais X steers for $1070/head. B & A McLoughlin of Gatton sold Limousin X weaner steers for $1090/head. The Schmidt Family of Fernvale sold Charolais X weaner steers for $1080/head. C & J Underwood sold a quality pen of Angus X weaner steers for $1070/head.

The heifer’s portion of the draft sold to a strong panel of buyers with the lead pens account of Eskdale Cattle selling for $1100, $930, $910/head. Luck Farming of Mt Mort sold Charolais X heifers for $1020/head. Maree Duncombe of Conondal sold a quality run of F1 Charolais X heifers for $1000/head. Paradise Grazing sold Charolais X weaner heifers with pens topping at $990, $960 & $960/head. Coogar P/L of Elginvale sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $940/head. Glenvale Pastoral sold Angus X weaner heifers for $940/head. Jilrift P/L of Grandchester sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $890/head. Buaraba Creek Pastoral sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $880 & $860/head. Karreman Quarries sold Charolais X heifers for $870/head. The Gittins Family of

Goomeri sold Charolais X heifers with pens topping at $840 & $810/head. R & C Buckham of Tarome sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $850/head. ATG P/L of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $850/head. Talora P/L of Gatton sold Angus X weaner heifers for $840/head. The Stokes Family of Mt Walker sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $810/head. Graham Scholl of Gatton sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $800/ head. Delcosta P/L of Linville sold Charolais X heifers for $820/head. C & S Henderson sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $800/ head. Andrew & Dianne Gloag sold Simmental X heifers for $830/head. B & A McLoughlin of Gatton sold Limousin X heifers for $780/ head. Samuel Holdings of Manumbar station sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $780/ head.

HC Mort of Mt Mort sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $790/head. C & J Underwood sold Angus heifers for $770/head. Andrea Vonhoff and Mike Perrin of Anduramba sold Angus X weaner heifers for $730/head. A & F Macarthur & Sons of Boonah sold a quality line of Santa heifers for $710/head.

The management of Shepherdson and Boyd would like to sincerely thank the Vendors for an outstanding quality lineup of well-presented weaners, the buyers for their spirited competition, our staff for their hard work and commitment to the event, and also a big thank you to all the generous sale sponsors for their contributions towards the 25th Toogoolawah Weaner Show and Sale.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS

Monday, 20 May 2024

256 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. The market showed a notable increase in prices to previous weeks, with several new buyers in operation.

Joaquin &Vi Tapiolas, Kingscrub, sold lines of Red Brangus yearling steers for $1140 & weaner steers for $1000. Bevin Peters, Kilcoy, sold milk tooth Murray Grey steers for $1380 & $1270. Terry Murgatroyd, Beachmere, sold Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $1240. Josh Sippel, Bellmere, sold 5-6 month old Droughtmaster cross steers for $690 and vealer heifers for $550. Ian McLachlan, Rocksberg, sold Brangus weaner steers for $860 and Brangus vealer heifers for $540 & $530. Terry O’Neill,Bracalba,soldRomagnolaheifercalves for $480. Troy Hennessy, Mt Mee, sold a line of Charbray store heifers for $670. Kew Investments, Rocksberg, sold Charbray weaner heifers for $670. Dean Bauer, Imbil, sold Droughtmaster cross backgrounder steers for $1000. Shaun Lennon, Stanmore, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1130.

2 DAY MACHINERY AUCTION

Three days of the ‘draft

By Jesse Hamilton

The Kilcoy Campdraft unfolded over three splendid days of competition from May 24-26.

- Stark Harvest Aid – Vege Harvester Aid - Auto Nursery Seedling line - Back Pack Mister – Lge Qty Tools - Plus many more sundries too numerous to mention.

Vehicles: Hino FE Curtain Side RGVM.13.5T (Reg, 494,000Ks) – FM517 Mitsubishi Curtain Side – Toyota Hilux Ute (Reg, 427,000Ks) – 93 Toyota Ute Turbo (Reg, 294,000Ks) – Linde F Lifts (Gas) x 2 – Kawasaki 250 M Bike (Reg) – DR185 Suzuki M Bike – Hystler F Lift (Gas 150) – Lawnmaster E36 R.O. Mower.

Day Two – 6 Qualichefski Rd, Glenore Grove QLD 4342 9am Sunday 16 th June 2024

DAY TWO: Tractors: Case IH JX75 R4 (3350H) with F Lift – Deutz S105.4 with Loader – Case IH JX95 HC – Daedong DK 902C with Loader – Case IH JX80 HC with Forklift – MF 373 with F Lift (1980H) – MF 274 with F Lift (5040H) – Case IH JX100U (9405H) – Claas Celtic 110 HP with Forks – Iseki 550 (8180H).

Machinery: Celli K Series R Hoe (2.5M) – AGC Gendore 4 Row Mini Air Planter – MF 6’ Slasher – Transplanter – 13’ Steel Roller – Sigma Bed Maker (1.6) – Croplands 900L B/Spray – Forks –Cultivator – Wheel Row Scuffler – Sigma Bed Maker – Silvan 500 Fert Spreader – Vege Washing Line – Koppert S Onion Washing Line – Tilco 12T Ripper – Pallet Enforcer (Stand Behind) – In Line Fertilisers – SC Irrig Pumps (30-50HP) – Lay Flat Hose – Qty 1000Ltr Pods –Pallet Forks – Carton Holder – Qty 2” & 4” Spray Line Auto Irrigation Filters – Pipe Trailer –Air Comps – Hiller – Plus much more sundries and tools. Vehicles: Hino

Photos on website:

Events kicked off early on Friday with the Maiden Draft first round followed by the Ladies Draft on Friday night.

Saturday kicked off with the Maiden Draft Final and Encouragement Draft with 5 to 8 years old riders leading the way in the Mini Draft competition.

Sunday featured the remainder of the Novice Draft first round and Novice Draft Finals.

Kimberley Sammon convincingly took out the restricted open final scoring 264 with her horse Banshee Coneye.

Second place for the restricted open went to Liam Rohan with his horse Dusty Reflection managing 177 points.

Jamie-Lee Barron won the Ladies Draft scoring 87 followed by Donna Draper who scored 80.

The Maiden Campdraft went to Mark Sherlock who scored 171 followed by Jackson Ball in second with 167 points

Ryan Draper took out the Mini Draft final round with his horse Bank Spinner.

Winners and Placegetters novice campdraft

· 1: Jackson Ball - Florin Feral 172

· 2: Andrew Stallman - Peelvale Smart Rey 171

· 3/4: Michael Anderson - Ellie 170

· 3/4: Andrew Stallman - Rathcool Bunyip 170

· 5/6: Brad Baker - Royal Blonde Bombshell

169

· 5/6: Tony Mawhinney - Currajon Jimmyjon 169

· 7: Kimberley Sammon - Duckdown 169

· 8: Holly Barron - Prestige 167

· 8: Luke McEwan - Derowie Black Viper 167

Winners and Placegetters restricted open

· 1: Kimberley Sammon - Banshee Coneye 264

· 2: Liam Rohan - Dusty Reflection 177

· 3: Luke McEwan - Plucka Duck 175

· 4: Nathan Quinlan - Chic Chic Boom 174

· 5: Ben Fogg - Sir Seven 174

· 6: Kimberley Sammon - Smith Family Eve 173

Winners and Placegetters Ladies Campdraft

· 1: Jamie-Lee Barron - Cactus 87

· 2: Donna Draper - Shazam 80

· 3: Wendy Hurley - Red 79

· 4: Kate Hurley - Jackie 79

· 5: Gina Youles - Captains Primrose 79

· 6: Sophie Stallman - Rathcool Zync 77

Mac Kettleton chasing cattle with with horse Creeper in the Mini Draft final round.

Ryan Draper took out the Mini Draft final round with his horse Bank Spinner.

Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

MAY

Fri฀31฀May฀•฀฀Sun฀2฀June

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Sat฀1฀June

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•฀Toogoolawah฀Show,฀horses,฀stud฀beef,฀led฀steer฀ spectacular,฀chainsaw฀racing,฀woodchopping,฀lots฀more,฀ Saturday฀night฀fireworks฀and฀live฀entertainment.

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ADVENTIST COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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BALLET CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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BINGO

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BINGO

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

COMMUNITY AUSLAN CLASSES

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

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

DIGITAL TECH HUB

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

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•฀Support฀for฀those฀experiencing฀financial฀challenges,฀ food฀and฀fuels฀vouchers฀(eligibility฀criteria฀applies)฀Mon,฀ Wed,฀Fri,฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre,฀54623355

ESK 50 & OVER CLUB

•฀Wed฀9am฀CWA฀Hall฀0413443261

ESK BOWLS & COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO

•฀Bowls฀Club฀Thu฀11am฀0412824267

ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

ESK CWA INTERGENERATIONAL PLAYGROUP

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

ESK GLEN ROCK STITCHERS

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

ESK MEN’S SHED

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

FERNVALE ART GROUP

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

FREE CRAFT

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

GATTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

•฀Open฀Mondays฀and฀Tuesdays฀9am-2pm,฀general฀ meeting฀3rd฀Tue/mth฀1pm,฀0490035920

GATTON SENIOR CITIZENS

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GATTON TABLE TENNIS

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

GATTON QUILTERS

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

GATTON VILLAGE MARKETS

•฀1st฀Sun/mth,฀Showgrounds,฀0429210275

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ESK SHOW 2024

Esk: entertainment galore

By Jesse Hamilton

The Esk Show celebrated its 120th anniversary in grand fashion from 24 to 25 May, offering two days of endless entertainment that delighted both residents and visitors.

The show’s Friday program featured the new Stockman’s Challenge competition for junior and open rides as well as camp drafting, which boasted 84 competitors.

The Esk Campdraft winners were Steven Little riding Blue Duck and Russell Fogg riding Chickera, who came equal fourth (105 points), Ian MacDonald riding Tellina, who came second (165 points), and Simone Klaus, who won third with Miss Marple (162 points) and first with Tuckers Oak (170 points).

The show’s photography section at the Bryden Hall smashed its average yearly record of 350 entries, welcoming 525 entries in 2024.

Saturday’s entertainment lineup offered something for everyone, with interactive roaming dinosaurs, thrilling pig and lawn mower races, an exciting wood chop competition with its finals, an adorable animal nursery, dodge’em cars, and face painting activities.

Kids made the most of the free rides, with lines backed up as far as the eye could see.

At night, families gathered together for the fireworks and to watch the Young Farmers Challenge.

Equal first fancy dress winners were Jocelyn (Shrek) and Payton Eames (Dragon) from Gatton,with Cutie dressed up as Donkey.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Esk Campdraft winners (L-R) Steven Little riding Blue Duck and Russell Fogg equal 4th,Ian MacDonald came 2nd (165),and Simone Klaus won 3rd (162) and 1st with Tuckers Oak (170). Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

(left) Lachlan Watson with Annette Austen from dinosaurs and adventure with her interactive T-Rex.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Anne Paterson won the Queensland Women’s Underhand Chop competition two years in a row. Pictured with Esk Show Society secretary Sally Jess. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Amazing Animals to You animal farm had miniature goats,geese and piglets to pat. Pictured: Luisa Fernanda.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Ten-year-old Blake Calvolth with his giant pumpkin and guest produce judge James Tigell from Crows Nest Show Society.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Hannah Gunther takes a spin in the tea cup ride.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Chainsawing competitors banded together to support Travis Enka’s team in cutting through the final log. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

RE DELIVERS THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA

By Jacob Hayden

GATTON Real Estate joined hundreds of businesses and community groups raising funds to support the Cancer Council by hosting the Biggest Morning Tea last Friday.

Gatton RE principal and director Allison Vinckier said the business has supported the cause for more than 10 years.

“All our lives are touched by cancer, I think,” Mrs Vinckier said.

“There’s not one person you can talk to that hasn’t had their life touched in some way by cancer.

“We’re raising money for an excellent cause to support research to hopefully, one day, come up with better solutions for people diagnosed with cancer.”

Staff prepared morning teas for local businesses, community groups and private residences for just $10 a platter, delivered to their door on 24 May.

“We try to make it easy for them, so we deliver, which is great,” Mrs Vinckier said.

“We’re getting orders of three, four, five platters for some businesses.

“As long as we reach out to them and let them know we’re holding, they come back to us with a multitude of orders and they’re

happy to pay to support a great cause.”

Mrs Vinckier said she was confident Gatton RE would beat its previous fundraising efforts.

“Last year we raised just over $2,000,

so this year we’d love to hit that target and exceed it, if possible,” she said.

“We do raffles too to support the fundraising.

“We get donated gifts from local

businesses and private people and Rhonda [McLucas] has been selling raffle tickets at the IGA for three or four days straight.

“She’s raised a bit over $600 there.” ●

NEW LAWS STRENGTHEN RENTERS’ RIGHTS

Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, strengthening the rights of Queensland renters.

All forms of rent bidding are now banned in Queensland, and property owners will only be able to increase rents once per year on their property, following the passing of new rental law reforms in State Parliament.

Additional reforms in the Bill passed by Parliament will come into effect on a date to be set by proclamation, including: protecting renters’ privacy by requiring 48 hours entry notice and a prescribed form to be used to apply for a rental home, with any information collected to be handled securely limiting reletting costs based on how long is left on a fixed term lease giving renters a fee-free option to pay rent and choice about how they apply for a rental property

improving the rental bond process by requiring claims to be supported by evidence

The passage of the Bill also enables the government to develop a framework for parties to agree on installing modifications in rental properties, a Code of Conduct for the rental sector and a Portable Bond Scheme.

Minister for Housing, Local Government, Planning and Minister for Public Works Meaghan Scanlon said the government would undertake consultation with the sector to develop these schemes.

“One in three Queensland households rent, and these reforms are about making

renting fairer, safer and easier,” Ms Scanlon said.

“It means renters won’t have to bid more than advertised to secure a rental, that they’ll have their privacy protected and a new code of conduct will stamp out unprofessional practices.

“These important protections go alongside cost-of-living support we are rolling

out for Queenslander renters through our Homes for Queenslanders plan.”

The passing of these reforms delivers National Cabinet commitments under A Better Deal for Renters in Queensland and follows extensive engagement with renters, rental property owners and managers, peak and advocacy groups and the broader sector.

The Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing

committee heard from multiple stakeholders in considering this legislation, including Tenants Queensland, the Queensland Council of Social Services, QShelter, LawRight, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service, DV Connect and the Property Council of Australia. ●

Queensland Parliament passed new laws to protect renters rights on Thursday, 23 May.

Picture: FILE

Delivery drivers Sheila and Frank Oostenbroek with Gatton Real Estate former principal Rhonda McLucas, ready to make the first delivery for the Biggest Morning Tea on Friday morning, 24 May.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

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MOTORING Mazda CX-30 selling fast

By Alastair Kennedy, Marque Motoring

Launched here in late 2020 the Mazda CX-30 is a small-medium SUV that squeezes into the space between the company’s original SUVs, the compact CX-3 and the mid-sized CX-5.

CX-30 was given a minor upgrade in late 2023 that included improved connectivity and fuel efficiency, together with a new model grade, the GT SP.

The CX-30 now comes with five equipment levels, in ascending order: Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT SP and Astina.

Prices range from $33,290 for the Pure FWD through to $47,390 for an X25 Astina AWD. Onroad costs need to be added.

STYLING

CX-30 has quite a conservative design which is likely to appeal more to owners at the older end of the age-scale.The shape is similar to the Mazda3 hatch but 100mm taller with 25mm extra ground clearance.

Although technically an SUV it has a sporty profile that’s almost coupe like.

At the front there are swooping headlamps flanking a large black version of the current Mazda family grille with an attractive textured fill. All variants get daytime running lights, LED in the Astina, halogen in the others.

The new GT SP gains a sleeker, more sporty appearance with exterior styling enhancements in the form of black alloy wheels, a black front grille and mirror caps finished in piano black.

The entry-level CX-30 Pure comes with 16inch alloy wheels, all higher-grade models roll on 18s.

Nine colours are available, five of them metallic are costed options.

INTERIOR

The quality of the cabin has taken the CX-30 to a new level. The driver benefits from a high seating position and auto dimming rear-view mirror. The leather-clad steering wheel offers a comfortable grip, plus paddle shifts and the air vents are angled to the driver, servicing the dual zone air-conditioning.

Versatile storage includes a good-sized centre console, and a space below the fascia thanks to the uptake of an electric parking brake, plus big door bins.

The dashboard isn’t as expansive as others in the segment but is well laid out and easy to read.

Pure and Evolve have manual black cloth seats. The others have two different grades of leather (Black and Burgundy) and 10-way power adjustment.

Versatile storage includes a good-sized centre console, and a space below the fascia thanks to the uptake of an electric parking brake, plus big door bins.

In the back, CX-30 has good headroom but legroom for taller passenger could be a problem. The smallish centre-rear seat is not unusual in this size class in that it’s hampered for footroom by the central tunnel.

Boot space is 317 litres with the rear seatbacks folded.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS

CX-30 offers either a Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre, or Skyactiv 2.5-litre petrol engine, mated with a six-speed Skyactiv automatic transmission, plus front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The 2.0-litre Skyactive-G 2.0 generates 114 kW at 6000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4000 revs is available with all spec levels apart from the Touring SP.

Two variants, the Evolve G20e M and X20 Astina e-Skyactiv are mild hybrids and share the G 2.0 engine with a 24V lithium-ion battery.

The larger Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine has a 2.5-litre capacity with outputs of 139 kW at 6000 rpm and 252 Nm at 4000. Its available in the FWD or AWD Astina spec-level as well as Touring and Touring SP, AWD only.

The previous entry-level Pure came with a

six-speed manual gearbox option but that was dropped with the latest upgrade.

INFOTAINMENT

The top spec Astina and GT SP variants each get a 10.25-inch colour display. All below have an 8.8-inch centre screen. Note that neither is a touchscreen but rather the control system uses a rotary dial and accompanying buttons, situated on the centre console.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired in the Pure and Evolve, wireless in all other models.

Satellite navigation is standard across the CX-30 range.

SAFETY

Mazda has a long-standing and admirable focus on safety and this continues in the CX30 which achieved one of the highest ANCAP crash scores to date, with 99 per cent in adult occupant protection.

All variants come with a comprehensive list of safety features including seven airbags (now with a driver’s knee bag), autonomous emergency braking in both forward and reverse, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane-

keep assist, traffic sign recognition, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, advanced speed assist system and IsoFix child seat anchorages.

The higher-spec models add a 360-degree view monitor, cruising and traffic support (traffic jam assist), front cross-traffic alert, driver monitoring and front parking sensors.

DRIVING

Entry is relatively easy and the seats are supportive and comfortable. The steering wheel is height and reach adjustable and, even in the base level Pure, has leather wrapping as does the gear lever.

The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in our test Evolve lacks sharpness of the a turbocharger in the at 2.5 although the sixspeed automatic worked well and had the SUV country cruising with confidence.

The new-generation Skyactiv Vehicle Architecture contributes towards excellent ride quality and interior sound levels. Coarse-chip surfaces do increase noise levels although not to the same extent as others in this class.

Handling is accurate and the steering wheel provides the right amount of feedback.

Cornering is accurate enough, but this is

not a sports sedan, and is certainly not claiming to be one.

Fuel consumption on our test route sat in the nine to ten litres per hundred kilometres in suburban, motorway and rural segments. It dropped to just over the claimed 6.5 L/100km.

SUMMING UP

The CX-30 was the first Mazda model to adopt the two-digit suffix which was introduced to highlight the brand’s aim of pushing into the premium segment and competing against the big-name Europeans. It has subsequently been joined by the similarly-sized MX-30 together with CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 larger SUVs.

The CX-30 is a pleasant car to ride in and to drive. It’s built to Mazda’s usual high quality. It also achieved one of the highest ANCAP crash scores to date, achieving 99 per cent in adult occupant protection.

Like all new Mazda vehicles, the CX-30 comes with a five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty, as well as five years of Mazda Premium Roadside Assistance. Service intervals are every 10,000 km or 12 months,whichever comes first.

High build quality comes standard across the Mazda range.

Infotainment levels are high, as is the ANCAP safety rating.Mazda’s SUVs are the reason for its strong sales.

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7 Natasha Lyonne (pictured) stars as Charlie Cale in which comedy series?

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9 And what is the world’s largest archipelagic state? 10 Advocaat is a traditional Dutch beverage made with eggs, sugar and what kind of alcohol?

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HUMPHREYS

Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 22nd May, 2024, aged 95 years.

Beloved Husband of Tricia (dec’d). Loved Father and Father-in-law of Raymond and Kerry Humphreys, Di and Neale O’Brien, and their families.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Len’s life, to be held at the Gatton Cemetery Garden Chapel, Dennis Minson Drive, Gatton, service commencing at 11.00am, Thursday 30th May. Service complete at the chapel.

For those unable to attend the service will be web streamed, please go to: www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre

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Estelle Mary ‘Stella’

Stella Murry (nee Logan) passed away peacefully on 18 May, 2024, aged 91 years.

Beloved Wife to Trevor. Loving Mother to Kerry (dec.), Debra (dec.), Wayne, Paul, Neil and their families. A loving Mother-in-law, Grandma and Aunty to many.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Stella’s life, to be held at Gatton Uniting Church, 25 Maitland Street, Gatton, on Friday 31 May 2024 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dementia Australia via their website: https://donate.dementia.org.au/donate “Rest In Peace”

CUMNER, James Osborne (Ossie)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 21st May, 2024, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father & father in law of Neil & Robyn and Karen & Barry. Adored Poppy of Jess, Matt, Nicole & Stephanie. Great Poppy to Aiden, Ethan, Emmett, Maize & Ellidy. Family & friends are warmly invited to attend a graveside service to celebrate Ossie’s life. Held at the Gatton Cemetery, Lake Apex Drive Gatton Wednesday, 5th June 2024 commencing, at 11am. Refreshments served at Gatton Leagues Club

We really miss you Alan, Dad, Poppy and Pop-Pop.

Thank you for a lifetime of love, wisdom, guidance and your funny stories.

Your loving family

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS

Toogoolawah Bowls Club

On 22nd June we sent a team to Woodford for their Pub Day: Kim Dorman, Lyn McWhirter and Phil Gregory. Runner up in both games with good competition and in good company. Thankyou Woodford for the invite.

On Thursday we sent a team to Yarraman for their Pub Day: Sandra and Lenny Wright, Kim Dorman and Keith McWhirter. Another great day in good company. Thankyou Yarraman for the invite.

On Saturday 25th June we sent two teams of four, (Keith McWhirter, Neville Finlay, Phil Gregory and Brian Loveland) and (Lenny Wright, Len Smyth, Colin Giffon and Hugh Edwards) to Kilcoy for their Patron and Presidents Day which was attended by a full green of 64 players. Unfortunately, neither team was able to snare a win but we all had a very good day of bowls and fellowship . For us it was the first time in a number of years that we have been able to put two teams together which is a good sign for the future of the club in these difficult times. A big thank you Kilcoy for the invite and for the luscious corned beef luncheon..

On Sunday 26th May at home, we had 6 players and played a game of Triples. Winners on the day were: Maida Canciani, Neville Finlay and Keith McWhirter. Runners up were: Dot McVeigh, Colin Giffin and Lyn McWhirter. Fruit tray Raffle from our local IGA went to Lyn McWhirter which was then shared around with all present. A great relaxing day was had, with some excellent bowls throughout the game.

CRICKET

Lockyer Veterans Cricket

Over 50s v Sunshine Coast at Ropehill Sunday 19 May 2024.

Lockyer elected to bowl, and after losing an early wicket, Sunshine Coast added 86 before the next wicket fell. Even though wickets were hard to come by, Lockyer bowlers were then able to tighten the run rate, with Shane Samuelsen only conceding five runs off nine overs.

Sunshine Coast finished with 4-164 after 45 overs, Lockyer’s wicket takers were Mal Nienhuis 2-35 off 9 overs, Phil Bauer 1-12 off 7 overs and Shane Hawley one for 29 off six overs.

Lockyer also lost an early wicket, but the innings was steadied by a 54 run partnership for the second wicket between Samuelsen (33 off 54 balls) and John Smith (29 off 40 balls).

Phil Bauer ensured the run chase was successful with 50 retired off 59 balls.

Craig Hoger (16 off 25 balls) and PeterWebb (18 n/o off 38 balls) continued to score steadily with wickets falling, to reach the score of 7-168 in the 42nd over.

Over 60s v Gold Coast Blue 25/05/2024

Under cloudy & threatening skies at Cheltenham Oval Robina, Gold Coast won the toss and invited Lockyer to bat. The early loss of Webb and the in-form Hutchinson saw Lockyer slip to 2/8. A steady partnership by David Ross (25 retired) and Darryl Ready (13 retired) built a handy position.

The pitch was proving to be tricky to bat on due to its slow nature and runs were difficult to come by. Most Lockyer batsmen got a start but could not go on except for David Lyons (19) and Nev Maroske (17). After their allotted 45 overs, Lockyer had compiled 9/122.

A couple of early chances were missed by Lockyer in the Gold Coast reply, but the Gold Coast batsmen were also finding difficulty in scoring. The home team innings built slowly but steadily, to be well positioned on 3/83 at the second drinks break after 30 overs, requiring a further 40 runs off 15 overs.

Under pressure from tight Lockyer fielding, including some fine outfield catching, and superb bowling from Nev Maroske (3/16) and Gary Hughes (4/18), Gold Coast collapsed from 3/86 to be all out for 104 resulting in Lockyer’s first win of the season.

Lockyer Over 60s return home to Ropehill on Saturday 8th June (starting at 10am) to take on Brisbane Red.

GOLF

Laidley Golf Club

· Saturday 25th May - Men & Ladies Single Stroke

· Also Final Round Club Championships 2024

· Ladies Daily Trophy Donor: Joan Kane

· Ladies Daily Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 81/73

· Runner Up: Linda Knopke 95/77 on c/b

· Run Down: M. Voorma 100/77, F. Lee 98/78, H. Gray 106/79, C. Scheiwe 98/80, B. Panz-

ram 99/81

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Christine Scheiwe (A Grade) Linda Knopke (B Grade) Jan Sippel (C Grade)

Ladies Club Championship Results: Congratulations to Cheryl Sternberg Ladies Champion 2024 with a 4 round total of 334.

· B Grade Gross: Michelle Tylor 39

· C Grade Gross: Joan Kane 469

· A Grade Nett: Barbara Panzram 312

· B Grade Nett: Marie Voorma 313

· C Grade Nett: Teena Pyers 355

· Senior Nett: Barbara Panzram 312

Full scores are available on our website

· Men’s Daily Trophy Donor: Roger Gray

· Men’s Daily Winner: Todd Dennien 72/70

· Runner Up: Cameron Panzram 88/72

· Run Down: J. Haddrell 78/73, T Grimshaw 73/73, D. Hauser 79/73, L. Belford 86/74, J. Etherden 82/74, C. Fletcher 81/75, K. Goebel 82/75, G. Hulett 86/76, A. Paroz 87/76,

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Troy Grimshaw (A Grade) Steven Luck (B Grade) Bruno Maugeri (C Grade) Nigel Channells

Men’s Club Championship Results: Congratulations to Troy Grimshaw Men’s Club Champion 2024!

· B Grade Gross: Garry Hulett 344 (on a playoff from Lee Belford)

· C Grade Gross: Adam Barrow 383

· A Grade Nett: Todd Dennien 292

· B Grade Nett: Lee Belford 296

· C Grade Nett: Frank Sippel 313

· Senior Nett: Frank Sippel 313

Ful scores are available on our website

· Thursday 23rd May - Open CompetitionSingle Stableford

· Winner: Ken Hauser 37

· Runner Up: Ken Goebel 36

· Run Down: S. Luck 35, D. Murray 34, L. Edwards 34, K. Luck 33

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Garry Hulett (Div.1) Lee Belford (Div.2) Garry Rodgers (All In) ------

· Wednesday 22nd May - Ladies Single Stableford

· Trophy Donor: Rae Matthews

· 18 Hole Winner: Jan Sippel 33

· Runner Up: Jill Darley 29

· Run Down: F. Lee 29, (C. Sternberg 29), L Knopke 27, P. Davis 27,

· 12 Hole Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 22,

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1) Jill Darley (Div.2) Helen Gray (Div.3) Petal Davis

Lowood Golf Club

Results for Tuesday 21 May 2024 Single Stableford/Stroke

· Mens Stableford: Winner: P McGuigan 40 R/ Up: R Young 39

· BRD: J Luxford 36 R Coolwell S Webb R Heathwood Shane Kopelke 31 G Winter 30 ocb

· Ladies Stroke: Winner: K Jessen 78 R/Up: Peta Dwyer 79

· BRD: Sue Kopelke 80 E Jensen 84

· NTPs: 2: B Lowe 5: Shane Kopelke 11: M Whitwell 14: H Buckley 1/10 Div 1: Sue Kopelke Div 2: S Webb

Results for Thursday 23 May 2024 Single Stableford

· Winners: P Muller 38 R/Up: A Page 36

· BRD: B Victor M Callander 34 D Hines 33 R Young 32 ocb

· NTPs: 2: A Skinner 5: A Page 11: G Milady 14: D Olsen 1/10: Div 1: D Olsen Div 2 : B Lowe

· Results for Saturday 25 May 2024 Single Stableford

· Winner:T Scantlebury 37 ocb R/Up: A Attwater 37 ocb

· BRD: J Luxford 37 L Briody 36 K Rogers 35 N Zahnow 34 J Grace E Hoger D Hellyer 33 M Rennie 32 ocb

· NTPs: 2: L Gleeson 5: K Rogers 11: K Rogers 14: J Luxford 1/10: Div 1: P Lawrenson Div 2 : P Thode Toogoolawah Golf Club Wednesday 22nd May Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford.

Winner was Robyn Edmonds 15 points on a count back from Ulla Freihofner 15 points. Enid’s NTP Manuela Laycock.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole single stableford

Winner Len Smyth 19 points on a count back from Richie Marschke 19 points.

2 weeks in a row Richie the Bridesmaid. Come on bring the Chook Home.

Saturday 25th May Toogoolawah golf clubs Carnival Day. Proudly sponsored by Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre.

2 Person Ambrose. 38 players with visitors from Esk, Brisbane and Ipswich.

Winners were Mother and Son team of Lorraine Bitossi(T’wah) and Douglas(Jnr)(Esk) with 60.75Nett.

Runner up Richie Marschke and Ailsa Richter 63.25 nett (T’wah), 2nd Runner up Blair Broad and Sandy Gleeson 65.25 nett (T’wah).

BV Pet Care Centre NTP’S all in 1/10 Bradley Friedrich (T’wah), Ladies 2/11 Ailsa Richter (T’wah).

All in Longest Putt 5/14 Manuela Laycock (T’wah),Men’s NTP 8/17 Bradley Friedrich (T’wah) Eagle.

All in closest Chip 9/18 Agg Dagan (T’wah). Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T Pizza 3/12 Sandy Gleeson(T’wah), IGAToogoolawah 4/13 Peter Stevenson (T’wah).

For Frank 6/5 Blaize Farham (Esk). Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 men’s Doug Bitossi jnr(Esk), Ladies Lorraine Bitossi (T’wah).

Slightly damp for the Early morning players, the afternoon players did have sunshine. Many Thanks to Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre for a terrific day. Remember if you are going on holidays, Lynda and staff would be happy to look after your pets. A very dedicated and loving group of people. Thank you all.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Gatton Hawks

A Grade

Gatton 48 (Tye Gray 2,Cameron Bundock, Nick Short, Luke Self, Joel Hughes, Tom Luhrman, Leonard Thomas tries Leonard Thomas 8 goals) defeated Souths 12 (Callum Ward, Connor Williams tries Ben Cook 2 goals) Reserve Grade

Gatton 34 d Souths 16

· Ezekiel Kugel; Dylan Tamari, Vvaro Niuni, James Schroder, Bailey Hill, Ethan Dowie

· Conversion Ray Erbacher 6/6

Under 19

· Souths 40 d. Gatton 12

· Ty Hauser, Patrick Nolan, Jake Taylor.

· Conv. Michael conman.

Women

· Gatton 34 d. Souths 4

· Bonnie Zapper, Mia Davies 2

· Conversion Tahlia Sudhaus 2

· Next Sunday is a Home game v Warwick, 3 grades commencing at 11:30, Under 19’s, Reserve Grade and A Grade.

Kilcoy Yowies

· Yowies came back from a 10-0 deficit at half time yesterday to win convincingly 10-30 over Beachmere at Beachmere.

· The teams overall fitness saw them with a significant edge over their opposition in the later stages of the game.

· We’re up against Noosa next weekend, who we drew 6 all with earlier in the season.

Continued page 35

Gatton Hawks A grade showed why they are at the right end of the ladder with a good win over Souths Tigers 48-12 at Gold Park on Sunday, 26 May.

Picture: ANN BICHEL

Pedalling with purpose

By Jesse Hamilton

The cycling community united for the ultimate off-road cycling adventure for a cause on 25 May, with Valley Velo kicking off on the BrisbaneValley Rail Trail in Esk.

The inaugural Esk event raised $145,000 for Valley Velo, which supports the MND and Me and Compass Foundations in caring for people and their families living with a Motor Neurone Disease or disability in Queensland.

Valley Velo event director Ben Southall said the charity ride attracted 125 registered riders with distances ranging from 50km, 100km, to 150km.

“The first turnaround we’ve got is at Harlin for the 50kers,” he said

“The next one after that will be heading up to Linville, where we’ve got the 100k riders going to for their turnaround, and then up to Blackbutt for the last one for the 150kers.

“Nick and the team from Brisbane Valley Roasters have provided an excellent setup in Esk.

“It’s a great location and is perfect for a cycling event base.

“We’ve been working quite closely with the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association, who put together all of the volunteer stations for us.

“They know the rail trail intimately, so to have their knowledge and their expertise, we’ve been able to come in and then put this event together, and everyone’s off enjoying some of the beautiful countryside.”

More local results: rugby league, squash, tennis, touch

From page 34

Laidley Lions

Friday 24 May

· Under 16s won 22-10 against Springfield Panthers

· Under 13s lost 12-62 against Brothers Ipswich

Saturday 25 May

· Seniors won 24-16 against Goodna Eagles

· Under 15 Girls lost 0-16 againstTigers Easts SQUASH

Gatton Squash Club

RESULTS 21st May 2024

Nominations are now open for our next season commencing on the 9th of July. If anyone is interested in playing, please contact us on 0458 754433.

SOUND and FURY lost to GREEN-EYED MONSTER

· Kent Idle (1-46) lost to John Bleakley (4-56)

· Craig Jones (3-53) def Andrew Lerch (2-40)

· Kelsey O’Dea (3-48) def Kerrie Toohey (242)

· Josh Reisenleiter (1-33) lost to Courtney Haak (4-53)

· Terry O’Dea (0-36) lost to Trevor Neibling (5-58)

· Caleb Weier (4-51) def Codey Wegner (141)

· LOVE IS BLIND lost toTHAT ISTHE QUESTION

· Shane Zischke (2-49) lost to Natalie Mati (3-49)

· Rob Balenzuela (0-33)) lost to Kevin Gloss (5-56)

· Neil Thomas (2-47) lost to Chrissie Everitt (3-53)

· Bruce McLachlan (2-40) lost to Clive Nuttall-Smith (3-47)

· Hayden Kleidon (2-51) lost to Annette Kilah (3-52)

· Graham Malone (0-26) lost to Mason Kleidon (5-55) WHAT DREAMS MAY COME lost to MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

· Michael Pratt (2-47) lost to Justin Stephens (3-54)

· Steve Marriott (0-35) lost toWong Xu (5-59)

· Brent Loughman (2-54) lost to Aaron O’Dea (3-59)

· Tom Hayes (2-41) lost to Sam Steinhardt (3-49)

· Jason Cook (3-53) def Lachlan Evans (2-48)

· Nick Theodosis (0-20) lost to Connor Kleidon (5-55)

TENNIS

Esk Tennis Club

· Round 4 of Winter Fixtures was played on Thursday Night.

· Team Ian 33 defeated Team Matt 31 match was played at Esk.

· Team Terry 45 defeated Team Bruce 19

match was played at Moore. TOUCH FOOTBALL

· Laidley Touch Association

MIXED GAMES

· Layabouts 9 def 434Run 5

· Sweathogs 13 def Sambuca’s 2

· Sitting Ducks 14 def Rovers Mx 4

· Halfbacks & Halfwits 9 def Need a Sub 3

· Dirty Ruckers 4 def Bits ‘n’ Pieces 1

· Uncos 9 def Gammin Mx 7

· Mob Up 13 def Underachievers 2

· Golden Oldies 7 def Tigers 2

MEN’S GAMES

· Waterboys 10 def Rovers Men 4

· Laidley High won on a forfeit by Gammin Men

· Penetrators had the Bye.

SEMI-FINALS - 3RD JUNE

PRELIMINARY FINALS - 10TH JUNE

GRAND FINALS - 17TH JUNE

The Valley Velo 50km riders got underway just before 9am and headed up to Harlin. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON (L-R) Matt Storer, Joey Agerholm, and Damien Hicks getting ready for the 150km ride.

Picture: BEN SOUTHALL

L-R (no name given, no name given) Andrew Garnsworthy, Paul Olds, Susie Garnsworthy, and Harry Garnsworthy. Picture: BEN SOUTHALL

Laidley Golf Club women’s gross winners.

Picture: LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Winners are Grinners at Toogoolawah Golf Clubs Carnival Day sponsored by Brisbane Valley Pet Care Centre. Pictured are mother and son Lorraine and Douglas Bitossi Junio alongside Captain Peter Granzien. Picture: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Sport

Rep footballer flies to US

By Jesse Hamilton

International representative Laidley footballer

Justeen Kruger stopped by the Lockyer and Somerset Independent office on 22 May to draw the raffle that has supported her to play in Deaf Football Australia Women’s Squad in Denver, Colorado from 30 May to 1 June.

Kruger, who made the 2023 DFA Team of the Season will match up in a double header against team USA for the Internationals vs World Champions tournament.

Lining up as Australia’s goalie for the internationals Kruger said she had been fundraising and selling socks incessantly since early April to make the dream a reality.

“I’ve been selling socks and then raffle tickets at pubs every spare day that I don’t have training,” she said.

“It’s been amazing the amount of support I’ve received from local business who have put in prizes for the raffle.”

Local business that have supported the raffle provided prizes, including from Queensland National Hotel Laidley, Mitre 10 Laidley, Fine Lines Barber Hair Beauty, Falvey’s Hotel Gatton, Fractured Wood BBQ Australia, Supercheap Auto Gatton, Royal Hotel Gatton, The Hen House Cafe and Catering Plainland, Snap Fitness Plainland and more.

Kruger said the international tournament would open the door for many great oppor-

tunities for her personally and would create inroads to putting deaf football on the global map.

“This will open the door for the Deaf Olympics, getting funding, getting a consistent team together,” she said.

“We were meant to go to the Deaf Football World Cup, the women’s team last year, but due to funding, player eligibility, including deafness and age, we didn’t get a team.

“These internationals will get the deaf football name out there, they will be played in front of a sold-out stadium of 18,000.”

Kruger is the current keeper for North Brisbane FC in the FQPL 2 competition.

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger is set to play in the Deaf Football Australia Women’s Squad, with community groups banding together via a popular raffle to make her dream a reality. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger will play in a double header against team USA in an international comp. Picture: FILE