The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 12th June 2024

Laidley dressed in pink on Emily’s day

By Jesse Hamilton

The town of Laidley transformed into a sea of pink to mark Saint Mary’s Catholic Pri-

mary School student Emily Surman’s Day for Batten Awareness on 6 June. Businesses down Patrick Street and school students across the Lockyer Valley all

painted themselves in pink, celebrating with balloons and streamers in honour of Emily’s favourite colour.

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Amped up

Local residents are challenging plans by Enervest to construct a battery energy storage station at Hazeldean.

Comprised of groups of battery modules housed in containers and connected to power conversion systems, the proposed facility would store electrical energy for later use, providing backup power to the energy grid.

When residents learned of the project through cold-call door knocks and letter drops, they organised a community forum at Yowie Park in Kilcoy on 26 May.

Hazeldean resident, Dennis Egginton, has taken on the role of spokesperson.

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Lowood find

Discovered 77 years after the end of World War II, the watch and plaque of Z force private Hector McDonald Hill has found its way from Lowwod back to his hometown and into the care of the Tenterfield, NSW, RSL sub-branch.

Private Hill’s watch was initially discovered in a Lowood second-hand store by Patriots Military Motorcycle Club member John Wasilewski.

“I was a watchmaker by trade, and I used to go around the second-hand shops once a month,” Mr Wasilewski said.

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Caring sisters gave lives of love… RIP Dawn, Stella

By Jesse Hamilton

It’s the end of an era in the Lockyer Valley, with the sad passing of cherished sisters, nursing stalwarts Myrtle Dawn Logan, known to all as Dawn, and Estelle Mary Murry, affectionately known as Stella, who shared an unbreakable bond and dedication to the local community.

Throughout their years in Gatton, the sisters forged countless memories together, collaborating in managing Gatton Private Hospital during the 1950s, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, sharing a double wedding in 1956, and being cherished members of the Gatton Uniting Church guild.

The two sisters passed away ten days apart

on the 8th (Dawn), and 18th (Stella) of May, with Dawn, aged 94, and Stella, aged 91, both holding funerals surrounded by their loved ones at Gatton Uniting Church.

Dawn Marsh’s daughter Sharyn Flugge said the pair were inseparable from day dot and described them as compassionate, communityoriented souls.

“In 1950, Mum and Stella headed off to Brisbane together to commence their nursing training at the Royal BrisbaneWomens’ Hospital.

“The day they started they vowed to go back to Gatton to care for the sick in their hometown,” she said.

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L-R: Lockyer Valley Regional Council deputy mayor Chris Wilson, Emily’s grandma Madonna Lyons, aunty and uncle Anita Graham and Rodney Lyons, and councillor Anthony Wilson. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

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Horseback gameplay

By Jesse Hamilton

The Laidley Showgrounds became a bustling arena of spirited competition on 8 June, as the Australian Light Horse Association Cup was staged in the Lockyer Valley.

Hosted by the 2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop, the Light Horse Cup highlights speed and practical skill sets developed from the First World War.

2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop president Jo Moore said classes ranged from tent pegging, skill at arms and the rescue race challenge.

“The rescue race is designed to challenge the ability of horses to be led and the confidence of the trooper being rescued,” he said.

“The day is a mixture of speed and obstacle events.

“All of this is designed from the original training that they got that from the First World War from the dismounts and rescues that involve challenges like being able to pick up people and carry them.”

Mr Moore said the Light Horse Association Cup had been running nationwide for 24 years, with the Laidley event attracting some of the highest ranked riders from the east coast.

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Glen Rock Gallery in June

The June exhibition in Glen Rock Gallery, Collection of Muses, showcases the best of The Artists of Crows Nest Inc.

Individual artists have chosen one of their artworks which they feel best reflects their interest, approach and favourite medium. The result is a harmonious collaboration of new and more experienced artists portraying their love of art and the joy of creative expression.

The exhibition will be open from Friday, 7 June until Tuesday, 2 July. All are welcome to attend an opening on Friday, 7 June at 10:30am with morning tea provided. Glen Rock Gallery is situated in Esk Visitor Information Centre, 82 Ipswich Street, Esk. Opening hours: Tues – Fri, 9am-4pm and Sat,

“These are some of the best riders from the east coast that we’ve got coming through,” he said.

“It’s held in different locations around Australia. We’ve got riders coming from southern New South Wales, Victoria, and around Queensland.”

9am-2pm.

Jan Godfrey, Somerset Art Society Inc

Smartboard for smart kids

Marburg State School’s P and C’s fundraising goal for 2024 is to purchase two smartboards for our classrooms to enhance teaching and learning at the school.

Thanks to a generous donation from Marburg Land Estate (www.marburglandestate. com) we have been able to purchase our first smartboard and on Friday [31 May] our students got a chance to thank Michelle Hembrow and Curtis Winwood from Marburg Land Estate in person.

They took time out of their day to visit our Prep/1/2 classroom and to see the smart-

This past weekend was bustling with activity across the region, including the Toogoolawah Show, the Rosewood Show Ball and the inaugural Arts in the Valley creative workshops held in Glenore Grove.

In this week’s edition, we pay tribute to two of Gatton’s favourite sisters in Stella Murry and Dawn Marsh as we learn about their incredible bond and contribution to the Lockyer Valley community.

The town of Laidley and its surrounds turned pink to mark Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School student Emily Surman’s Day for Batten Awareness last Thursday.

In sports, Laidley Golf Club will be hosting four free golfing sessions from June to September to encourage beginners to the sport.

This Friday and Saturday, June 1415, the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo will attract more than 2,000 attendees. Produce farmers will have an excellent opportunity to gain growing advice at the expo from global industry leaders.

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board for themselves.

The smartboard allows students to write, draw, manipulate objects and interact with lessons directly on the board.

This participation increases student engagement and assists in making learning more enjoyable.

Teachers have the ability to connect to the board via a range of devices.

During Michelle and Curtis’ visit the school leaders were pleased to be able to say a few words of thanks.

Michelle and Curtis said they were very grateful to be able to contribute to the school, support the P&C and ultimately the kids.

Amy Cross, Secretary, Marburg State School P and C

Tamworth A grade Light Horse section had won the overall national trophy three years in a row. Pictured with 2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop president Jo Moore. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

The Light Horse Cup showcased speed and practical skill sets honed from the First World War.?

Tent pegging section involved Light Horse riders having to use a lance to target a tent peg at a ground target height.

Residents fuss over BESS

By Jacob Hayden

Hazeldean residents are putting their emotions aside to dispute Enervest’s proposed battery energy storage station (BESS) with facts and reasoning.

Comprised of groups of battery modules housed in containers and connected to power conversion systems, the proposed facility would store electrical energy for later use, providing backup power to the energy grid.

When residents learned of the project through cold-call door knocks and letter drops, they quickly organised a community forum atYowie Park in Kilcoy on 26 May ahead of a 31 May community deadline for submissions to Somerset Regional Council.

OnThursday, 6 June the community held its first working group meeting with Hazeldean resident Dennis Egginton taking on the role of spokesperson.

Mr Egginton said the working group was ‘still early days’, sifting through the development proposal documents to form fact-based responses to council and Enervest.

“It’s been very hard because it’s been thrust down our throats and we haven’t really had time to fully process it,” he said.

Mr Egginton has worked in the gas industry for 16 years in incident investigations, regulatory compliance, process safety and management of change across a large engineering gamut.

While many residents cite concerns over loss of rural amenity and the number of heavy vehicles passing through town, Mr Egginton said the primary concern is the risk of battery fires.

“Should an incident occur, it’s in the Brisbane water supply catchment areas, so even if it’s releasing gases in the air and there’s no liquid release it can turn into an acid, compound and then get into the water that way,” he said.

“Based on what I’ve read, early days, if there is a fire there’s not much the fire department can do.

Mr Egginton said the general consensus of the community was to cease the development altogether, despite discussions to move the site to the Kilcoy industrial area.

“The consensus is we’re still in a catchment area and a flood area, so the risk would be just as great up there,” he said.

“We’d basically be giving someone else our problem.”

A spokesperson for Enervest said they respected the community’s views and would take the time to fully consider the feedback received.

“The proposed project is still in the very early stages of development, and we will continue to offer the community opportunities to have its say,” the spokesperson said.

They said the site was identified in part due to the ability to largely screen the development from the road.

“The site is well positioned to support a reliable energy system, while minimising environmental, visual and other disturbance – including the ability to contain flood water and run-off water separate from the catchment,” they said.

Enervest’s development application and numerous resident responses are currently being collated and considered by the council.

SRC Planning and Developement director Luke Hannan said council and Enervest would undertake detailed but separate reviews of all the submissions received.

“We’ve got some large water tanks on my property and if an incident happened I’d have to drain them and then I’d have no water at all.”

Mr Egginton said not all residents were against clean energy and recognised the need for renewables projects.

“I’m not against renewables by any means,

“They do not douse them with water, they let them burn out and if they burn out chemicals will be released into the atmosphere.

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The Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition is coming to Gatton on 22 June.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has partnered with the BMD Rumble Pro Tour to bring the Rumble AM Series back to local turf, and you are invited to attend as a competitor or spectator.

Spectating is free, and food and drinks will be available to purchase.

The event will be held on Saturday, 22 June, 4pm-7:30pm at Gatton Skatepark, Western Drive.

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Council will hand down its 2024-25 Budget at a Special Meeting of council to be held on Wednesday, 26 June 2024, commencing at 10am at the Council Chambers in Gatton.

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but it’s a catchphrase at the moment that’s not necessarily true, it’s just a selling point,” he said.

“I pulled the map up of the transmission line they’re connecting to, which connects direct to Tarong Power Station which is a coalfired power station.

“How does taking coal-fired power off the grid and selling it back to us at a premium price make it renewable?”

“Council may seek additional information from the developer as part of this review,” Mr Hannan said.“It is difficult to provide a specific timeframe for the finalisation of the development application given its complexity and that statutory assessment timeframes may be stopped by the developer to provide additional information.”

Mr Egginton said the outrage and emotion from the community was likely due to the short time-frame for residents to consider the proposal.

“This has been in the works for some time,” Mr Egginton said.

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The Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition is coming to Gatton on 22 June.

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The proposal at Hazeldean wiould have screening trees surrounding the facility. Picture: ENERVEST

Farewell, sisters in arms

By Jesse Hamilton

Cherished Lockyer Valley sisters Myrtle Dawn Logan, known to all as Dawn, and Estelle Mary Murry, affectionately known as Stella, shared an unbreakable and cherished bond, lovingly described as ‘stickers’, from their first day at school.

Throughout their years in Gatton, the sisters forged countless memories together, collaborating in managing Gatton Private Hospital during the 1950s, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, sharing a double wedding in 1956, and being cherished members of the Gatton Uniting Church guild.

The two sisters passed away ten days apart on the 8th (Dawn), and 18th (Stella) of May, with Dawn, aged 94, and Stella, aged 91, both holding funerals surrounded by their loved ones at Gatton Uniting Church.

Dawn Marsh’s daughter Sharyn Flugge said the pair were inseparable from day dot and described them as compassionate, communityoriented souls.

“Mum went to Gatton High School and always wanted to be a nurse, as did her sister Stella,” she said.

When Mum finished school at age 15, she waited for Stella to complete her junior year of schooling.

“In 1950, Mum and Stella then headed off to Brisbane together to commence their nursing training at the Royal Brisbane Womens’ Hospital.

“The day they started they vowed to go back to Gatton to care for the sick in their hometown.

“Mum [Dawn] was loved by everyone who knew her and met her, from our friends in our childhood, to our friends in our adult lives, to her grandchildren’s friends, and anyone she met along the way.”

“Throughout her life, Stella was often the cornerstone of stability for her family,” he said.

“Because of this they bought a five-year lease on the Gatton hospital and began to run it themselves.

“During that time, they both became engaged and started to plan their wedding.

“When Mum and Aunty Stella finished their midwifery 1955, they applied for jobs a the Gatton Private Hospital and were accepted. They both reached the hospital only to find that the matron running it was leaving for England, and no one had been found to replace her.

Leg day for Kokoda kids

By Jacob Hayden

Laidley, Lowood and Rosewood students took on the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge at Brookfield on Saturday, 1 June.

Eleven Lowood State High School students walked the 30km track over huge hills, toughing it out through mud and rain.

Meanwhile, Laidley and Rosewood students participating in Kokoda Youth Foundation’s On The Right Track Program participated in the 18km trek.

OTRT project manager Keith Debnam said the event was part of the program’s progressive training, allowing the students to push their limits and preparing them for the 48km challenge in July.

“The participants can look forward to a sand hike next week along the Gold Coast beaches, a night hike in the Nerang Forest for 24kms and finally the Army Land day, the Australian Army opens up their training areas for Kokoda Challenge participants to experience the walk on commonwealth ground, otherwise inaccessible,” Mr Debnam said.

Lowood SHS youth support coordinator Karen Kitching said the 30km course was tough but the students smashed it.

“Your spirits lifted those around you and then there were times when you actually held the hands of others showing that the spirit of Kokoda is alive and displayed by our young people,” she said.

“Heads held high folks, feeling super proud.”

Ms Kitching said the students’ ethos was ‘we are not in this to win this as we are here in the spirit of Kokoda’ The goal was to honour those brave young soldiers by instilling the Kokoda values in our students.

“Lowood State High School students are well known in these events to be very supportive and encouraging not only of their teammates but all event participants,” she said.

“Our motto is, Lowood we are only as fast as our slowest walker.”

Lowood SHS students also learnt about the history of Kokoda and raised funds to support other young people.

On the 20th of October 1956, Stella married Trevor Murry, and Dawn married Dick Marsh at the Gatton Uniting Church.

Stella Murry’s son Paul Murry said his mum always put her family first in raising five children with Trevor.

“Trev’s commitments took him to Vietnam, the USA, and frequent travels to Amberley AirForce Base, yet Stella managed everything at home with unwavering resilience.

“Her role as the primary carer during these times highlighted her incredible ability to balance numerous responsibilities while maintaining a nurturing environment for her children.”

Lowood State High School students pictured before they took on the 30km Kokoda Challenge on Saturday, 1 June.

Picture: LOWOOD SHS

Stella and Dawn shared in a dual wedding on the 20th of October 1956. Pictured: Trevor Murry, Stella, Dawn, Dick Marsh. Pictures: MURRY FAMILY

Dawn and Stella taken in late 2021 in Gatton.

Pink kids on Emily’s day

By Jesse Hamilton

The town of Laidley transformed into a sea of pink to mark Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School student Emily Surman’s Day for Batten Awareness on 6 June.

Businesses down Patrick Street and school students across the Lockyer Valley all painted themselves in pink, celebrating with balloons and streamers in honour of Emily’s favourite colour.

Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School assistant principal Patrick Finch said Emily’s day was designed to be both fun and educational in teaching kids the realities of Batten’s Disease.

“We try to make it fun because Emily is just such a smiley, happy, joyful little girl, and she loves to play music and dance, so we have a disco,” he said.

“But also, in the classrooms, we engage with a children’s story called Max and Abby, which is a story that teaches the kids about Batten’s disease.

“The day started off as an in-school celebration, but the wider community has really gotten behind it, which has been wonderful.”

Emily’s family said they had been incredibly grateful to have such a fantastic community around Emily.

“We are so proud of our little community for getting behind Emily and Batten’s Disease awareness,” they said.

“We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for making today so special and helping raise awareness of this terrible disease.”

Batten Disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect the body’s ability to get rid of its cellular waste, which leads to seizures, vision loss, and problems with thinking and movement.

Mulgowie makes it a day

By Jacob Hayden

Mulgowie Hotel welcomed over 200 people to its Family Fun Day on Saturday, 1 June to launch the hotel’s new kids’ club.

Mulga manager Wendy Coppo said it was a fabulous day at the pub.

“We were absolutely packed with so many families and faces we hadn’t seen, so that was excellent,” she said.

Musicians Santo Rae and Peta Pomerenke kept the music moving throughout the day.

“We had families staying back from lunch to dinner and the musicians extended their time, just because they were having a good time,” Wendy said.

“The vibe was great and the kids played all day with games, races and colouring in.”

Wendy thanked everyone for visiting the Mulga to celebrate the hotel’s re-launch.

and Peta

kept the music moving on Saturday.

“We did a tasting of our new Mulga Brew that’s about to come on keg in two weeks, that was very well received.”

Follow Mulgowie Hotel’s Facebook page for more information about kids club activities and other events.

“On the back of the success of that one we will certainly be doing a monthly family day that’s inclusive for everybody, so look out for that,” she said.

Santo Rae

Pomerenke (pictured)

Kids enjoyed face paintings at Mulgowie Hotel’s Family Fun Day on Saturday, 1 June.

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Emily’s year four class mates all dressed the part for their beloved friend.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Emily’s aunty and uncle Anita Graham and Rodney Lyons, with Emily’s grandma Madonna Lyons, and Laidley Shoez owner Cathy Harrison.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Mum Jess Lyons, Emily Surman and Stepdad Jason Cubit.

Picture: SURMAN FAMILY

Footy elders roll a bowl

By Jacob Hayden

The Old Boys of Laidley played on a different field on Sunday, 2 June, coming together to reminisce their footy days over a game of bowls.

Laidley Lions Rugby League Club Old Boys hosted its annual Bows Day at Laidley Bowls Club, bringing together former players and coaches to reminisce and raise some funds for good causes.

Old Boys president Dan Flanagan said the weather played nice and made for a great day out.

“We filled the green with 64 people and we turned a few back, but that will get them to get their names in early next time,” Flanagan said.

“We’re so grateful for the weather.”

The Old Boys supported various locals through the event.

“We try to support different charities and different people who are in strife,” Flanagan said.

“This year we hope to be able to give some money to the lady from a local sporting group who’s been going through breast cancer.

“Then a young farmer who was trying to stop a fire in a house last week and burned his hands pretty severely with oil, we’re going to throw a bit of money to him for his medical expenses.”

John ‘Harro’ Harrison from Lowood was enjoying himself on the green, catching up with old fellas he played football with and the boys he coached in later years.

“In 1988 I coached the under 21s in Brisbane, Souths Magpies, won a premiership, and then the next three years I coached the reserve grade side,” he said.

“From there I ended up coaching the Queensland Cup team for the Ipswich Jets.”

Harro said he played from 1969-81 in Laidley and also coached reserve grade.

“I came back here in 1984 and coached through to 1987, then I came back in ‘92 and coached to ‘95.”

Warren Haines played for Laidley Lions Rugby League Club from 1980 and is pictured with his coach Rob Yeo, who at the same time played seniors. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Lions’ next generation of players Mki Wilson and Brannan McIntosh, with Brannan’s sister Cassidy.

John ‘Harro’ Harrison, former Laidley Lions player and coach, having a bowl.

Ambo crew needing you

By Jesse Hamilton

The Gatton Local Ambulance Committee is urgently searching for fresh faces and the next wave of members to contribute to the group’s vital operations in supporting hardworking ambulance staff.

Since 1992, the committee has played an integral role in supporting the Queensland Ambulance Service in Gatton through fundraisers, providing life-saving equipment, and providing higher education opportunities to ambulance workers.

President Aubrey Kilah said the current committee is down to three members, and with health issues and age taking their toll, without an injection of new members, the committee will have to cut its operations.

“We’ve had to realise as a committee we’re becoming temporary people with our age. It’s time to pass the baton down to the younger generation to keep it going,” he said.

“What initially stemmed us to start a committee was the ambulance superintendent told me it took four hours to get an ambulance to a patient in a dire situation.

“I went back to the station, and the superintendent told me that morale was so low, and

we’ve got barely any staff, and I suggested we should start a new ambulance committee to help support.”

Treasurer Darryl Ready said the committee provides essential services and equipment to the ambulance brigade, which they may not receive otherwise.

“What we do do is supply a lot of equipment that the government doesn’t supply for the ambos,” he said.

“We provide things like raptor shears and first aid mannequins for their training.

“We aid the courses for paramedics to do external training for advanced courses like in drug management. They would have to pay that out themselves if they want to advance themselves.

“It’s aiding people that are helping save lives and it’s a great feeling.”

The committee holds its major ham wheel fundraiser at the Gatton Christmas Carnival, and has raised over $200,000 in 33 years of operation for the Gatton Ambulance service.

The group holds its AGM at 7pm on 20 August at the Gatton Ambulance Station, welcoming any community members interested to head along.

Wivenhoe winter water a ‘ketch’ for Valley Sailing Club

The Brisbane Valley Sailing Club held its annualWinter Marathon Regatta at LakeWivenhoe from 1-2 June, with 34 competitors flying their sails for gold across four race divisions.

The weather forecast of rain and light winds kept the number of boats racing lower than in previous years for the annual Wivenhoe racing event, with the regatta running from Logan’s Inlet campground at Lake Wivenhoe.

The Saturday race was held in a 6 knot breeze with a slight drizzle.

The fast catamarans and Wetas sailed 6.5 nautical miles down to Hays Landing before returning to the start-finish line.

The slower catamarans and the monohull boats sailed a shorter course.

It was a sunnier day for the Sunday race, and the wind was light at around 2 knots.

This led to shorter courses for both the faster multi-hull boats and mono-hull boats to ensure they all finished within the threehour time limit.

This year’s regatta was sponsored by Doyle Sails Queensland and Brisbane Catamaran Centre, who supplied the prices for the raffle and the prices for the four race divisions.

Saturday night’s dinner was catered by R and K Catering in Fernvale and was enjoyed by the sailors and their families after a great day on the water.

The four race division winners were:

Div 1 Fast Catamarans

· 1st Place: Frauline-Steve Slater-Taipan

· 2nd Place: Loose Kids-William Richards-F18

sails.

· 3rd Place: Kean Edge-Colin Kean-F18

Div 2 Slow Catamarans

· 1st Place: Hobie Flash-Erin Stevens-Hobie 14 Cat

· 2nd Place: Deck Chair 2-Stuart House-Nacra 4.5

· 3rd Place: One Kenobi/James Jarvis/Hobie 16

Div 3 Weta

· 1st Place: Wetashag-George Owen Weta

· 2nd Place: Last Try-Steve Cumming Weta

· 3rd Place: Wet As-Peter Hackett Weta

Div 4 Dinghies/Tailer Sailer/Sports boats

· 1st Place: Skittles-Josh Franklin-MG 14

· 2nd Place: Puddy-Adam-Impulse

· 3rd Place: Too Hot-Dave Robinson-RS100

MONDAY

The annual Winter Marathon Regatta, hosted by the Brisbane Valley Sailing Club, took place at Lake Wivenhoe from 1-2 June.

Pictures: BRISBANE VALLEY SAILING CLUB

Thirty-four competitors competed for victory across four race divisions, beneath their billowing

The committee holds its major fundraiser at the Gatton Christmas carnival each year.

Picture: GATTON LOCAL AMBULANCE COMMITTEE

Old watch returns home

By Jesse Hamilton

Discovered 77 years after the end of World War II, the watch and plaque of Z force private Hector McDonald Hill has found its way from Lowwod back to his hometown and into the care of the Tenterfield, NSW, RSL sub-branch.

Private Hills watch was initially discovered in a Lowood second-hand store by Patriots Military Motorcycle Club member John Wasilewski who contacted the Canberra War Museum, identifying the watch as belonging to Private Hill.

“I was a watchmaker by trade, and I used to go around the second-hand shops once a month and buy all the old watches for five or ten dollars,” Mr Wasilewski said.

“Two returned serviceperson’s watches sat in my pile for about 15 years, after I retired, I took a good look at them and noticed there was an army, air force service number on both.”

Linda Dennison of Coorparoo was given ownership of the watches as the second military watch found belonged to her father, Ron Munnich.

Mr Wasilewski said Ms Dennison had been responsible for caring for the watches from 2022 until recently.

Ms Dennison grew concerned when no immediate relative of Private Hill’s watch could be found who wanted to care for the watch.

“Linda Dennison rang me two weeks ago and said, John, I’m getting old, I can’t keep Hector McDonald Hills plaque anymore,” he said.

“We found a relative who was married to Hills son, a daughter-in-law, but we decided because there was no immediate family, we were going to take it to Tenterfield because that’s where Hector was born.

“My wife, Joanne, and I took the plaque to Tenterfield, the members of the Tenterfield RSL were absolutely tickled pink.

“The plaque has now been wholly and solely donated to the Tenterfield RSL.”

MrWasilewski said Private Hill was a very ac-

complished military veteran, with solace found knowing his plaque was back home.

“Hector had three service numbers, the first one from the FirstWorldWar where he was

medically discharged,” he said.

“His second number in the AIF was 1310, and then his Z force number 646.

“When I took off the back of Hector’s watch

case, inside was his Z number 646.

“He was stationed on Thursday Island to map the movement of Japanese ships and submarines in WW2.”

Come to Withcott Hotel on Sunday, 16 June, to witness a range of excellent vehicles on display and plenty of entertainment for the entire family.

Picture: KEITH EDWARDS

Esk CWA in a crafty fair

By Jesse Hamilton

The Esk CWA will hold its craft fair at the CWA Hall Esk on 15 June, welcoming everyone to enjoy a range of unique crafts and fantastic homemade sweets.

The crafts fair coincides with the popular Esk Garden Lifestyle Fair on Saturday and is a major fundraising event to support maintenance for the CWA Hall Esk and the groups community projects.

QCWA Esk Branch member Patti Jaenke said there would be 15 stalls selling sweets, handcrafts, jewellery, and sewing decorations.

“We will have sewing, cushions, kids’ clothing, fabric by the meter,”she said.

“We have a fellow who makes homemade

wooden toys for children.

“People can grab a scone and a cup of tea and come and see the crafts, at 2 pm we have a raffle that goes towards supporting the Esk CWA Hall.

“The CWA ladies will have salad sandwiches, scones, jams, coffee, and pumpkin soup on the day.”

Mrs Jaenke said the CWA had been working on a colourful hand-crafted display that that helped promote the event.

“We’ve also decorated the tree’s around Esk, our tress in Esk in jumpers,” she said.

“We knitted decorations that were on display across trees across the town.”

The crafts stall will be open from 8am to 3pm on 15 June at the CWA Hall Esk.

Rustic art is in demand

By Jacob Hayden

Rustic artists Julie Ross and Preston Fisher will showcase their wares alongside more than 100 other stallholders at the Esk Garden Fair this Saturday, 15 June.

Rusty Rose Store owner Julie Ross will hold a demonstration on the day, teaching fair-goers how to make roses out of materials like tin.

Mrs Ross said she loved texture, colour, shapes and rust.

“I found a 100-year-old house and pulled it down about 10 years ago,” she said.

“I kept the tin and I had no idea what I was going to do with it, I decided I was going to make this flower.”

A hairdresser by trade, Mrs Ross’ hobby grew into something she could never have expected.

“Each year I think I hand cut over 2,000

pieces of tin so I can produce artwork for Esk.”

Crinkle Creek Garden Art stallholder Preston Fisher’s work entices many visitors to sleep in their cars at the gates for the chance to purchase a piece.

The South Burnett rustic artist was similar to Ms Ross in that his hobby started by accident, and has become his lifestyle.

“Because it’s all handmade you can’t make it fast enough,” he said.

“We try to stick with Australian or domestic animals, so kookaburras, chooks, dogs, emus, kangaroos, anything we can think of.

“We’ve got a few installations in regional towns like dinosaurs in Muttaburra.”

Both love visiting Esk.

“This year I think will be one of their biggest years, they’ve got an awesome line-up,” Ms Ross said.

Crinkle Creek Garden Art is one of the most popular stalls at the Esk Garden Fair - make sure you stop by and check out Preston Fisher’s work.

Picture: CCGA

The Esk CWA will be holding a craft fair at the CWA Hall Esk on 15 June.

Pictured: Patti Jaenke, Pamela Cox and Valerie Mitchelson. Picture: FILE

An Esk-ellent Fair

The Esk Garden Fair is back for another great day this Saturday, 15 June.

Valley of the Lakes Garden Club promises a great day out for all gardening enthusiasts.

Club president Kerri Melville said they were blessed to use the beautiful big Pipeliner Park, with all 110 sites booked months in advance.

“Everyone’s much-loved stallholders from last year and some new ones, all stocked with numerous varieties of great value plants including collections of rare and unusual plants will be here,” Kerri said.

Kerri said the 2024 Esk Garden Fair featured the most unique garden features you could

find anywhere and was the new ultimate destination for gardening enthusiasts.

“Visitors can spend the day exploring the exhibits or learning from our free informative guest speakers such as Care4esK, Paul Plant, Kate Wall and Claire Bickle,” she said.

“Perhaps, enjoy some of the other free entertainment, including the new Brisbane Valley Farm Direct chef’s stage.

“Maybe catch a few demonstrations or simply relax in our serene outdoor ambiance and listen to live music and Indulge in some mouth-watering food.

“It’s not just about gardening, while you’re

Esk Garden Fair brings best advice

in town make sure to visit the Esk Country Markets and the CWA Craft Fair that are right next door, don’t forget to wander through our Pictur-Esk township to find other treasures.

“The Makers Market inToogoolawah is only 20 km west.”

One day only, the Esk Garden Fair is a haven for garden lovers.

“You’ll find everything you need to enhance your garden,” Kerri said.

Entry is $5 and children under 16 enter free.

Pay cash at the gate or check out the Esk Garden Fair website for information and tickets: eskgardenandlifestylefair.com

materials.

· Plus live music and free kids facepaintings.

Visit the Esk Garden Fair and hear from various guest speakers.

Make a day of it at the Esk Garden Fair this Saturday, 15 June.

Picture: VALLEY OF THE LAKES GARDEN CLUB

Presented by the Valley of

Saturday,

15 June

Pipeliner Park Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.

Old Esk Railway Station - 8 am till 3 pm

$5 Entry - Under 16 Free - Cash at gate online tickets at www.trybooking.com/COUIR

Dozens of nurseries & quality exhibitors

Huge selection of plants & unique garden art

Informative Guest Speakers

Brisbane Valley Farm Direct Chef’s Stage

Live Music - Demonstrations

Free Kids Face Painting - Dog Friendly

Delicious Food - Specialty Coffee - ATM

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Free Parking via Esk-Hampton Road

When in Town visit The CWA Craft Fair & The Esk Country Markets

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LOWOOD SHOW 2024

A spectacle of tradition

By Jesse Hamilton

The Lowood Annual Show will open its gates for the 117th time this 14-15 June, as it once again welcomes locals and visitors to experience a showcase of entertainment and section displays that define the region’s uniqueness.

Lowood Show Society president Lynell Jendra said this year’s lineup offers an exciting lineup of entertainment, while showcasing the region’s talents through an array of great sections.

“We’ve got Troppo Magic, he was here last year and he’s back by popular demand,” she said.

“We have Midnight Curfew playing throughout the afternoon, and the Hula Hoop Brisbane lady will be doing stilt walking, balloon twisting and bubbles.

“This year’s show, we’ve got 11 schools showcasing for school work, which is great in showcasing our student’s talents.

“For animal displays we’ve got Miniature Goats on Saturday, and the dogs on the Friday.

“This year the the cage birds, are aiming to have a big display along with the poultry.

“We’ve got the usual favourites back with the fireworks, demolition derby, circle work, and lawnmower racing as well.”

Mrs Jendra has been involved with agricultural shows since childhood, and has been president of the Lowood Show for the past seven years.

She said the show had always been a fantastic family day out, and is a great event for bringing the community together.

“I was born and bred into agricultural shows,” she said.

“My dad used to show produce, and then he was secretary for a number of years in Lowood during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

“I grew up as a young child, helping him, and then I started exhibiting when I was about eight or nine years old in school with needle-

work and schoolwork.

“The kids love to come now that we’ve got schoolwork back, they love to come and see their school displays.

“Poultry has been very strong for the last couple of years since we revamped the build-

Big on products. Big on service.

ing, and Horses will be interesting this year.

“This year, we will be having a draw for a free family pass to Australia Zoo.

“So every family that comes through during the day will get a free ticket, and that will be drawn about 4.30 on Saturday afternoon.”

Picture: FILE

LOWOOD SHOW 2024

Our show of schoolwork

By Jacob Hayden

What better reason to visit the Lowood Show is there than to see what your own children’s work?

Schoolwork steward Lahtasha Lewis has three kids of her own and helps them enter vegetables at Lowood Show.

She said she wanted to see more young kids getting involved in the show, and schoolwork was a simple way to encourage children to participate and visit the show.

“I just wanted the young kids to get more

involved, so I’ve asked all the schools around to get involved in our Lowood Show,” she said.

This year, 11 schools have signed up to the schoolwork section.

“I am so happy with the number of schools getting involved in the local show this year,” Mrs Lewis said.

“We have displays from kindy, primary and high school.

“We welcome everyone to come down and have a look at the school displays.”

Mrs Lewis has returned to the role for the second year after a very successful display

in 2023.

“It’s good for kids to show off their schoolwork and their school at the same time,” she said.

“They can come to the show and have a look what they’ve done and show their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

“You will be blown away with all the effort that the kids put into their displays.”

Mrs Lewis encouraged parents and grandparents to get their children involved in other sections like showing animals, fruit and vegetables, art and photography.

“There’s plenty of ways to get involved,” she said.

“If we have the young kids getting involved in our show, later on down the track they can show their own grandkids ‘this is what we used to do when we were kids’.”

Visit the schoolwork display in the Disaster Management Shed beside the woodchopping arena.

“See you all at the Lowood Show 2024,” Mrs Lewis said.

Feathered friends make a big display at Lowood show

By Jacob Hayden

Pluck up some courage and visit your local feathered friends in the shed at Lowood Show this Saturday.

Poultry, pigeons and caged birds steward Warren Nicholls said the Lowood Show attracts around 700 winged entrants each year.

“I show at all the local shows around the place and I run Lowood,” Mr Nicholls said.

“It’s always enjoyable.

“A lot of people come to the show from the Sunshine Coast, the Darling Downs and other places to meet new people.

“We always get good judges which attracts competition.”

Mr Nicholls said the Ipswich Caged Bird Society will be bringing more budgerigars, canaries, finches and other caged birds to the show this year.

Make sure to pop over to the shed and check out the poultry, pigeons and caged birds at the Lowood Show on Saturday, 15 June.

“We always get caged birds, but we’re going to get a lot more this year than normal,” he said.

The growth of the poultry, pigeons and

Pictures: FILE

caged birds sections would not be possible without the support of the Lowood Show Society and sponsors.

“The Show Society raised a lot of money to

a

and

“Our main sponsor is Shayne

he always donates trophies.”

build

new shed

new pens in 2020,” Mr Nicholls said.

Neumann,

The Lowood Show poultry section attracts visitors from across southeast Queensland.

Lowood State High School students with their schoolwork at the 2023 Lowood Show.

Pictures: FILEPrenzlau State School’s 2023 schoolwork display.

LOWOOD SHOW 2024 Axemen swing into action

By Jacob Hayden

Chop chop, you don’t want to miss the axemen as they battle it out at the Lowood Show on Saturday, 15 June.

Woodchop chief steward Alwyn Christensen said there were 12 woodchop events scheduled for the day.

“It’s very entertaining. We run all day so there’s events running every 20 minutes to half an hour,” Mr Christensen said.

“We’ll have championship events generally around lunch time.

“This year we’re having a junior’s event. This is the first year… so we’re hoping we get a good roll of junior axemen.”

Mr Christensen said the 2024 Lowood Show would host the inaugural Ashley Christensen Memorial competition, a 275mm U/H Handicap, in honour of Alwyn’s father who passed away in February 2024.

“He used to be the steward here at the show for the woodchopping and he’s recently passed away, so we’re going to do a memorial woodchop for him and have a perpetual trophy,” he said.

“My father supplied logs around the shows for 50-odd years, so he has a lot of history with the shows.”

Mr Christensen said the entire family had a long history with woodchop.

“The whole family’s going to try and be out for the day and help with all the events happening during the day,” he said.

“My son Jake will be competing this year, so he’s the fourth generation.” You don’t want to miss any of the axe-swinging action at the

Blossoming competition

The horticulture section of the Lowood Show has grown over the past few years with new exhibitors coming along each year and collecting prizes.

Horticulture chief steward Graham Bayliss said favourable weather conditions in 2024 should provide a great display.

“Our sponsors have increased which allows additional prizes in the form of vouchers to be won,” Mr Bayliss said.

“The cut flower section could see the best exhibit receiving up to $50.

“The judge will be looking for freshness of entries at peak maturity, clean and free of any pests or diseases.

“With an increase in prizes we would like to see an increase in exhibits for the orchid and junior sections.”

Anyone interested in enquiring can contact Mr Bayliss on 07 5426 4073.

Entries will be accepted between the hours of 3pm and 5pm on Thursday or 7:45pm and 10am on Friday, judging day.

“Please come along and make a great display,” Mr Bayliss said.

Mr Bayliss thanked the generous donations from the following sponsors: Burns Water Supply, Valley Pest Control, Golden Finch Lawns and new sponsor Jackwitz Farms.

Mr Bayliss also thanked the catering committee and all other stewards.

Horticulture chief steward Graham Bayliss hopes to see an increase in exhibits at the Lowood Show. Pictures: FILE

The 2023 floral art champion exhibit.

Lowood Show.

Picture: FILE

LOWOOD SHOW 2024

Cute utes to boot

Lowood Show Society’s ute section is shaping up to be huge for 2024.

Utes steward Jessica Anderson said they were hoping to crush the current record of 75 utes in attendance, with 80 or more.

“2024 will see also more entrants in the beloved circle work competition,” Mrs Anderson said.

“In 2023 we had 25 six-cylinder utes and only 9 eight-cylinder utes.

“After the record number doing circle work at the 2024 Lowood Spudds & Dudds B&S back on April 6th everyone is pumped and ready to go.”

Ute enthusiasts will also look forward to the yearly Loudest Exhaust Comp which crowns the driver with the 2024 Loudest Ute of Lowood Show.

“Which is a huge achievement to both ute and driver,” Mrs Anderson said.

“Our local Lowood ute drivers are keen to see some great competition attend the Lowood Show.

“We have Utes coming from far and wide, from Caboolture to Roma and even down to Tamworth.”

Lowood Show’s ute section is known for its fierce competition and friendly yearly catchup between like-minded people.

The drone photography of the Circle Work Competition will be again done by Brad from Country Rumble & Co - Drone Videography & Photography.

Lowood Show’s utes section is expecting 80 or more entrants in 2024.

Linger longer - over a top show of fine art

Fine art stewards are asking visitors to linger longer at the 2024 Lowood Show.

Stewards Margaret and Ethel said they looked forward to the help of new stewards Gai, Lianne, Lexi and Paul.

The section will have 19 classes with a special section theme of the seasons autumn and spring.

First prize will be awarded to the artwork which best responds to this theme.

Numerous artworks are available for sale, and all art will be showcased upstairs in the main hall with an elevator available for those requiring assistance.

The section will have a stewards’ award and peoples’ choice, so make sure to take in all of the art on display and pick your favourite.

The stewards thanked their new sponsors, the Lions Club and Fernvale Artist Group who generously offered to sponsor.

The 2023 show had more than 100 entries with a strong junior section, supported by Nextra Lowood for a number of years.

Our tale of Beauty and the Beast

The prime cattle section at the 2024 Lowood Show is poised to be a showcase of top quality cattle from around the district.

Prime cattle steward Trevor Schulz said exhibitors have been meticulously breeding and feeding their priced stock in preparation for this year’s competition.

“The competition serves as a reminder of the invaluable contribution of farmers and producers to the vitality of our agricultural heritage,” Mr Schulz said.

“Make sure to come down to the cattle yards to watch the judging at 10am on Saturday 15th June to see who takes out the coveted ‘Beast of the Show’ this year.”

Beast of the Show 2023 winner Des Knopke with judge Brian Surawski.

Pictures: TREVOR SCHULZ

Lowood Show’s Beast of the Show 2023. Visit the cattle yards at 10am on Saturday, 15 June to see who takes out the coveted award.

Show’s fine art section. Picture: FILE

Pictures: FILE

LOWOOD SHOW 2024 Giddy up, Lowood ponies

By Jesse Hamilton

The Lowood Show will welcome a chief steward with a wealth of experience for its horse section in 2024.

Chief steward Sally Rodger will be taking the place of longstanding Ringmaster and show society life member Bruce Vayro for this year’s program.

Mrs Roger had been involved with the Ipswich Show Society from the time she was 18, and stewarded in the ring for the first time at age 10.

She said the Lowood Show had an extensive horse program and looked forward to continuing what was great while adding some fresh ideas to the schedule over time.

“We have gone with Bruce’s program from previous years for 2024, but it will be looked at after the show, and we’ll go from there for next year,” she said.

“We have show jumping on Friday and Saturday, with the local day on Friday.

“So it’s all your lead classes and hack classes, and then Saturday is all your breeds plus your hacks and everything again.”

Mrs Roger said the Horses section is one of the most popular attractions and draws people of all ages to watch.

“A lot of people come just to sit around the ring and watch the horses, a lot of older people in the country towns do,” she said.

“I’ve always loved the standard breeds because we’ve got trotting horses.

“I love the Persians and your Gypsy Cobs as well.

“I started in the Pony section at Ipswich, I was in their section as a steward for years,

and then went on to eventually become Ringmaster.

“In coming years, I aim to be a bit more intensive with the sections, in Ipswich we al-

ways had our own judge for different sections.

“Different breeds really need their own sort of judge that fits in with them.”

Get your ticket to a unique day for donkeys and mules

By Jesse Hamilton

Showgoers coming to the Lowood Show on Saturday, 15 June are in for a treat with the exciting and novel Lowood Donkey and Mule Show, an unmissable experience.

The biggest donkey and mule show in Queensland, the Lowood event attracts $1,600 worth of prizes across 12 unique classes.

Lowood Donkey and Mule Show organiser Tracey McKinnon said the showcase gives people an opportunity they can’t experience anywhere nationwide.

“You don’t see mules in Australia,” she said.

“You cannot walk out into a paddock and find a mule.

“I think people like to see them. Over in America, they have mule shows as big as horse shows.

“There are several sections, including ridden work, working classes, and a junior class

to get the up-and-comers interested in donkeys and mules.

“There are miniature Mediterranean ones, up to your knees, and then there are ones as big as a horse.

“They go through an obstacle course, where they go through jumps and everything.”

Ms McKinnon said she got involved with organising the event after the society welcomed her idea of creating a showcasing event for both mules and donkeys.

“I bought a little miniature mule ten years ago, and then I wanted to show it, so I asked Lowood Show if we could have a donkey and mule section,” she said.

“A donkey’s got like a cattle tail, like with a stick, with a bushel on the end, and then a mule’s got a horse tail [is the main difference].”

The event is sponsored by Pharmachem, who provides hoof oil, and Kohnke’s Own, who supports by giving gift vouchers.

Lowood Donkey and Mule Show organiser Tracey McKinnon picture with her mule.

Picture: TRACEY MCKINNON

This year’s Horses section welcomes a return to some of Lowood’s favourite categories.Come and support local riders as they take on the Lowood Show. Pictures: FILE

• Horses

• Fat cattle

WHAT TO SEE AT THE SHOW

• Stud beef cattle

• Miniature goats

• Poultry and caged birds

• Farm produce

• Fruit and vegetables

• Horticulture

• Homemade articles (cooking)

• Creative crafts (needlework)

• Ute show and circle work

• Donkeys

• Lawn mower racing

• Fireworks

• Stalls

• Midnight Curfew band

• Lowood High School Dance

• Troupe

& LUNCH

• Old McDonald Animal Farm

• Schoolwork

• Demolition Derby

• Reptiles

• Side Show Alley

• Showbags

• Fine arts

• Photography

• Schedule for all sections available on website

By Jesse Hamilton

The Toogoolawah Show showcased the region’s talents in various events over two glorious days of entertainment last Friday and Saturday.

Friday kicked off with the local horse event, followed by the show dogs, pavilion judging, and the main cattle judging and auction.

Chainsaw and woodchop races drew a large crowd on Saturday, with plenty of exhibitors across the stud, led steer and dairy cattle sections as judging took place. The show featured plenty of classic and unique show ride attractions, including a haunted house and a walkon-water experience in a giant bubble.

Lawn mower races, woodchopping, and the audience favourite young farmers challenge kicked off late Saturday, with the young farmers providing plenty of laughs.

Lockyer Somerset lawn mower races kicked off with two races on Saturday afternoon. Mark Murr and grandson Oscar Ure. Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Walk on water in a giant bubble experience.

Pictured: lewis Seymour, and George Thornton.

Woodchopper Jayden Donovan competed in the Queensland Axe Men’s Association comp, taking 29 hits to dismantle his log.

Sister Bake Co co-owner Vicky Cherry was one of several stall holders who filled the Toggolawah Show Hall, selling her Toogoolawah based fudge.

2 DAY MACHINERY AUCTION

Woodlands road works

The extensive rehabilitation works being carried out on Woodlands Road continue to progress, with road crews now moving their focus to components of Stage 2.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said crews were anticipating the completion of several major components of the project in June, weather permitting.

“Throughout June, crews will be focused on completing guardrails, gravel, signage, line marking and sealing of the works, as well as installing the necessary kerb,” he said.

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

Like the initial phase, the second stage of construction 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.

“Meanwhile, a project on Ropehill Road will also undergo its final seal towards the end of June,” Cr Hagan said.

“We thank the community for its patience and understanding as we undertake these safety upgrades.

“Improving the roads throughout the entire region remains a priority for this Council.”

TOOGOOLAWAH STORE SALE

Side – Toyota Hilux Ute (Reg, 427,000Ks) – 93 Toyota Ute Turbo (Reg, 294,000Ks) – 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 this Sunday 16th June 2024

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 FLift (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 –

Overview shot of Woodlands Road, Gatton.

Picture: LVRC

By Jacob Hayden

A cohort of new agricultural graduates was released into the job market on Friday, 7 June at Workfit Essentials graduation ceremony in Morton Vale.

Bare Essentials farming company co-director Janne Dipple began Workfit Essentials, a first of its kind project, earlier this year.

“It’s been a really interesting program because what we’ve done is tried to blend together real paid work experience on a commercial farm as well as formal vocational education and overcoming personal barriers and employability skills,” Mrs Dipple said.

“My husband and I both own the Bare Essentials farming company, it’s a leafy green vegetable and herb farm.

“I do have a background in beef, wheat and sheep as well, so I understand that broader agriculture.

“My qualifications are in adult education and a lot of my experience has been around putting together programs for particular cohorts.”

Mrs Dipple combined her two loves to provide an opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds to work on farm while learning valuable industry skills and insights.

“The group of people we have in this cohort is really diverse, we have people in their early20s right through to their mid-50s,” Mrs Dipple said.

“In the beginning of this program these people were interested in outdoor work or agriculture or horticulture to some degree but they just didn’t know what.

“Throughout the program we’ve refined what their dream jobs are, so we’ve got some people leaving the program with interests in animal care, forestry, or particular kinds of horticulture.”

Corey McCoombes of Forest Hill was one of the graduating students.

“Before this program I was doing a whole heap of nothing, I really was,” he said.

“I was sitting around, feeling sorry for myself and had the whole ‘why bother’ attitude.

“This really got me into gear and now I feel like accomplishing stuff.”

Workfit Essentials opened a lot of doors for Mr McCoombes, and opened him to the world.

“So far I’ve achieved qualifications in machinery classes, so UTVs, ATVs, and statements of attainments in horticulture and agriculture,” he said.

“Jan’s even talking me into doing my chemical certifications and possibly even land conservation to be a park ranger.

“This has turned everything around for me and got me feeling like doing stuff again.

“I know it sounds real basic, but to me being productive is a really big thing.”

Mr McCoombes encouraged more locals to consider the course.

“I would recommend this to anyone who’s in need of any form of direction at all, this is the thing to do,” he said.

“Even if horticulture isn’t the career they want to go to, this is still one of the best stepping stones you could possibly take.”

A new cohort is due to begin the 10-week program on 2 July.

“I’ll be out looking for new people,” Mrs Dipple said.

“If people are interested in applying for the second cohort they should go straight to our website - www.bareessentials.com.au and look for the Workfit Essentials page and fill out the webform.”

Bare Essentials director and Workfit Essentials organiser Janne Dipple with program graduates Gary Blinco, Zoe Cadogan, Dylan Woodward, Erja

Katriina Sihvola, Corey McCoombes, Scott Johansen, Lupa Lacaze and Alexandra Knight. Graduates absent/not pictured: Simon McDowell, Elizabeth Audet, Craig Downs, Nickla Cimarcus.

Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN

Corey McCoombes said the program opened doors for him and opened him to the world.

The Guide

AUSTRALIA’S BEST HOUSE

9Life, Saturday, 5.30pm

There’s not a tradie, split pot of paint or unfinished tiling job in sight as this straightforward series explores some of our country’s most jaw-dropping abodes. It’s pure dream territory: the viewer steps into the magazine-worthy homes and, if they can be revived from their wishful reverence to listen, a bunch of judges – Joe Snell, Brielly Turton and Andrew Purdie – share their commentary on what makes each build such a treat. Host Megan Gale is back breezily hosting this third season of aspirational distraction, with tonight’s travels diving into water projects and coastal retreats that might just bring on the waterworks when the price tag of such luxury is considered.

Journalist Marc Fennell enraptured audiences with his dazzling first season of investigative daring into the prized possessions the British monarchy have quietly nabbed as their own across the centuries. He’s back with season two to dig deeper into the swiped treasure in a fascinating eight-part doco filmed across 11 different nations including Kenya, Egypt, Canada and South America. Fennell’s globe-trotting mission features both shipwreck and desert in a compelling puzzle of ownership and truth. In tonight’s premiere, the Parthenon Marbles are under the microscope, with legendary actor and intellect Stephen Fry joining Fennell at the controversial museum exhibit.

Thursday, June 13

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 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 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia: Manly Bower, NSW. Hosted by Anthony Burke. 9.00 Grand Designs: South Herefordshire. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.50 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PGa, R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 11.50 Talking Heads. (R) 12.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Metropolis. (Ma, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.25 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley meets 34-year-old Georgina.

8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: Public Vs Private. (Ma) Part 2 of 3.

9.50 The Responder. (MA15+dl) Chris gets possession of Franny’s Encro phone.

10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 Son Of. (MA15+av) 1.05 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 2.55 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10, Tuesday, 11am

Chat show hosts make chinwagging look effortless, but it takes a special kind of soul to win an audience and coveted guests five days a week. While Oprah was known for dizzyingly decadent audience gifts often hidden under their seats, former child star and rom-com queen Drew Barrymore (pictured) has enchanted with her vibrantly bubbly and honest manner. Although Aussies are a few years late to her party, her latest season is here to sweeten up that mid-morning lull. Halloween has become a thing on our shores in recent years and today’s two episodes offer a feast of costume and pumpkin-carving inspiration, with an array of snacks including potato nachos and biscuits sure to fire up viewers’ appetite.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nanny Killer. (2018, 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. (PGa) Mackenzie battles trust issues.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland. (MA15+a, R) A behindthe-scenes look at HMP Frankland.

12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. Midnight Father Brown. 1.00

PICK OF THE WEEK

LADIES IN BLACK ABC TV, Sunday, 8.30pm

You needn’t don your Sunday best for this sophisticated new sixpart series, but you’ll probably be inspired to pull out some of your fancier duds after falling for this heartwarming tale of a bygone era. Birkenstocks and activewear may be unpalatable after enjoying this female-led ’60s world of fashion directed by Gracie Otto and starring her screen-star sister Miranda, along with a resplendent Jessica De Gouw (TheSecretsSheKeeps) and American bombshell Debi Mazar (pictured, right, with Otto and De Gouw). Based on the book and set six months after the 2018 movie, this glamorous Aussie drama unwraps the moving stories of the women running the chic Goodes Department Store during a time of great change.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 4. Heats. 1.40 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins.

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: Bullets Have No Names. (Ma, 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.

TEN (5, 1)

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. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Msv) The team tracks down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels. 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.

THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW

National treasures: Marc Fennell is joined by Stephen Fry.

STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE ABC TV, Monday, 8pm

Friday, June 14

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

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 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. (Mal, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets the clivia king.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) The Lyell team returns to the crime scene when another victim is in peril.

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. 10.35 Austin. (PG, R) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son. 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above: York. (PG) Explores a railway line in Yorkshire.

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Oceanos. (PGa) Takes a look at the Oceanos, a cruise liner that was abandoned by many of her crew and negligent captain.

9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Spies In The Deep. (PGal, R)

The team searches a missing spy plane.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 World On Fire. (Malv) 11.35 Shadow Lines. (MA15+v, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

WorldWatch.

Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 10.30 Spiralling. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 MOVIE: Selena. (1997, M) 2.45 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Modern Marvels: Toys. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Big Zuu Goes To Mecca. 9.40 Sex Before The Internet. 10.35 Sex Unlimited.

Sirocco. Continued. (1951, PG) 6.30 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 8.10 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.00 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) Noon Healing. (2014, M) 2.10 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 3.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 5.30 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 7.25 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 9.30 Long Story Short. (2021) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: No One Would Tell. (2018, Mav, 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 Hayden Quinn. Graham Ross visits Deepdene Forest Garden.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 14. Brisbane Lions v St Kilda. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Boy To Man: The Cave Climbers. (PGa, R) Tim travels to Thailand. 1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Urban Castles. (PG, R) Follows three renowned home experts.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 5. Heats. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Point Break. (2015, Mlv, R)

An FBI agent infiltrates a team of extreme athletes. Édgar Ramírez, Luke Bracey.

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

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Destination WA.

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)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Sarah Snook, Boy George and Miriam Margolyes.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

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

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

1.35 Young Sheldon. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Monster Family. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Parenthood. (1989, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Overboard. (1987, M) 12.15am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Full Custom Garage. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Pawn Stars. 7.50 MOVIE: Knives Out. (2019, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Major League II. (1994, PG) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am

Saturday, June 15

3.30 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.00 My Unique B&B. 11.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.50 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw, R)

6.00 Australian Story: The War Pup – Quaden Bayles. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Leeton, NSW. (R) Heather Ewart travels to Leeton.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A group of bikers causes outrage.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter investigate the murder of a ballroom dancer.

9.45 A Life In Ten Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor. (Ml, R) Takes a look at Elizabeth Taylor’s life.

10.40 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R) Whitney Houston.

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw) It is Liberation Day across the islands.

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Spiritual Quest. (PGav, R) Part 3 of 4. Michael Portillo continues his Pyrenean challenge, this time in France’s Ariege region.

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG, R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (PGa)

12.10 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 2.05 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. H’lights. 2.00 Patriot Brains. 2.55 United In Tears: The Oatlands Tragedy. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 10.20 Biography: KISStory. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Race and Race 11. From Hidden Valley Raceway, NT. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity makes an alarming discovery.

7.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A research team is sent to investigate an island populated by dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore. 10.15 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R)

A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers.

12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 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. (PGl, R) 12.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas,

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals and the naming of the Olympic swimming team for Paris. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

9.30 To Be Advised.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) The team cruises the islands of the Caribbean on board a luxury superyacht.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.

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

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) A retriever is moping.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) Paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service respond to two separate calls for patients with severe burns, both in need of urgent treatment at the region’s only specialist burns unit.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

Home Shopping. (R)

Hour Of Power.

Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. Stradbroke Day, Winter Cup Day and Sandown Saturday. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland 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 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Skippy. 11.30 The Baron. 12.30pm MOVIE: Johnny You’re Wanted. (1956) 2.00 MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic. (1948) 4.15 MOVIE: On The Beach. (1959, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Semi-final. 9.30

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00

Korra. 2.50 Shasha And Milo. 3.10 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.20 Andy And The Band. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm Rich House, Poor House. 3.10 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix at Road America. 4.15 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.15 Sunnyside. 5.45 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon. (2016, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Stargate: Continuum. (2008, M) 11.30 Court Cam. Midnight Late Programs.

Sunday, June 16

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

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. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.25 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Austin. (PG) A lunch is arranged at Austin’s home.

8.30 Ladies In Black. (Premiere, Ms) Women working in the ladieswear department of a Sydney store face tumultuous lives.

9.20 The Split. (Mals, R) Hannah and Nathan are in the final stages of negotiating their divorce.

10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.20 Annika. (Mav, R)

12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Para-Badminton. (PG, R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 French Castles: Defying The Nazis. (PGav, R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

9.20 Royal Autopsy: Henry IV – The Usurper. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final days and cause of death of Henry IV.

10.20 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3. 11.10 MOVIE: Watandar, My Countryman. (2022, PGal, R) Photographs of refugee descendants. 12.25 The Great Fire Of London: London Burns. (PG, R)

3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

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

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Qualifying. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Pre-Race and Race 12. From Hidden Valley Raceway, NT. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. (R)

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: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv, R) A look at the 2005 Cronulla Riots. 11.15 Born To Kill? Timothy Spencer. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at Timothy Spencer. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness.

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 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 1.30 Dogs 4 Life. (R) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers. From McDonald Jones Stadium, NSW. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas,

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGs) The travel guides head to Hong Kong.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: A Killer Fight/ Do The Right Thing. (MA15+a) Takes a look at two murders.

11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m) A bus full of kids crashes.

12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav, R)

2.10 The Lap. (R)

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.

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.

8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlsv) At the Tulsa Arena, Dwight and company test out their new business plan, until a roadblock forces them to defend their turf. Tyson and his father argue about his future. Dwight gets an unexpected call. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) An officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. Noon Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 12.30 MOVIE: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. (2002, PG)

2.05 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 3.40 Going Places. 4.35 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 Homesteads. 8.30 MOVIE: Mr Untouchable. (2007, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Bullet. (1996, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fish’n Mates. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 American Restoration. Railroad. 5.00 Security: Int. 7.00 The Mummy. (1999, M) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.45 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.40 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.30pm Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 2.35 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.35 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 8.30 Breaking News In Yuba County. (2021, MA15+) 10.20 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 12.10am Late Programs.

Monday, June 17

(1983)

MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Next Three Days. (2010, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Adjustment Bureau. (2011, M) 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (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 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Photos That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 11.50 Woven Threads: Refugees. (PGa, R) 12.00 Finding Home. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 No Body Recovered. (Ma, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 Such Was Life. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Stories Of Power. (Premiere) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PGa, 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. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Parthenon Sculptures. (Return, PG) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Monday’s Experts. (Premiere) 10.05 Gruen. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (R) 11.45 Following The Drug Money. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.50 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Norway. (PGas, R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Hope Springs Eternal. (Ma, R) A 79-year-old man collapses in his garage.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 12.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 2.40 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.10 9-1-1. (Final, M) While Bobby’s fate remains uncertain, Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) A home invasion turns deadly.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Police Custody USA: Wall Of Silence. (Malv, R)

12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 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 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, Mls) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, 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.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever. Part 1 of 4.

8.50 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Stress-Proof. (Premiere, PGa) Actor Chris Hemsworth discovers how people can live better for longer.

10.00 100% Footy. (M)

11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (Mav)

12.20 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.

WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Cryptoland. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond Oak Island. 2.05 Cook Up Bitesize. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 9.25 Tiny Beautiful Things. 10.35 The Hospital: In The Deep End. 11.40 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 Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 Railroad Australia. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 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 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death

Children’s Programs. Noon Aussie Snake Wranglers. 1.00 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, M) 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 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wolf Of Wall Street. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Seinfeld. 1.10 Love Island USA. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Amanda. Continued. (2018, PG,

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 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood.

Tuesday, June 18

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

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. (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. (Final, PGl) Part 5 of 5. 9.00 Secret Science: Brain Training. Sammy J explores the marvels of the mind.

9.30 The Art Of... Courtney Act investigates masculinity. 10.05 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Sophie Delezio. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Monday’s Experts. (R) 12.25 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. (Final) 10.25 Because We Have Each Other. (Mal) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Stories Of Power. 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PG, 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. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Stephen Curry. (PGas) Stephen Curry explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the topic of secrets and lies, delving into whether telling the truth is always the best policy.

9.30 Dateline: Breaking Good – Mafia Kids. Takes a look at Italy’s mafias.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black: Soul Of The Block. (R) 11.15 Unbroken. (MA15+l)

12.55 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (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. (PG)

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

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun and Lea struggle to balance their parental duties with their personal lives.

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A truck crashes into a railway bridge.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R)

12.30 The Disappearance. (Ma, 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 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mam) A star footballer needs help.

8.30 Under Investigation: For The Love Of Eden. (Ma) Liz Hayes and the team take a look at the 2015 death of Tasmanian teen Eden Westbrook.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) The Blacklighters are dealt a dose of reality.

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

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

2.30 Business Drive. (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.

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 talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team delves into the world of cage fighting after the body of a US Navy officer is discovered missing an eye. 10.35 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Cryptoland. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 UFOs. 1.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.15 Untold Australia. 2.20 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 2.50 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy!

6am The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. Continued. (1964, PG, French) 6.30 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 8.10 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.00 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 11.50 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 2.15pm Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.05 Roxane. (2019, PG, French) 5.45 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 7.40 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 9.35 Persona Non Grata. (2021, M, Danish) 11.20 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Opal

COLLECT ALL 6 KREEPY KATZ

Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sentinel. (2006, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Love Island USA. 1.05 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Late Programs.

(PGa, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGalv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Stories Of Power. (PG) 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (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 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017, Ml, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.05 Austin. (PG, R) A lunch is arranged at Austin’s home.

9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.10 Planet America.

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Ml, R) 1.35 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.20 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. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Fly With Me. (Ml) Part 2 of 2. Explores the lively, important but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.

9.30 This Town. (MA15+dl) Dante embraces danger as he seeks out experiences to fuel his songwriting.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a) 1.15 UFOs. (PGas, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 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. (PG)

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) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured by members of the public.

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 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Ml) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) Keiren’s all-night party plans are in jeopardy after a collision with a snowbank. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil: Angel Of Death. (Ma) 11.50 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mdv) The suspicious death of an old drug squad colleague pulls Evie back into a secret undercover operation. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) Scott and Damian go

WEATHER

WEEKLY RAINFALL

Information courtesy of SILO (Scientific Information for Land 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, 07 June 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 $26-$36[$31] Best $40 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $12-$24[$15.60] 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $13-$19[$16] Best $24 13KgCtn, Daisy $16-$30[$23] 1/2CP, Daisy $20-$30[$25] 13KgCtn, Freemont $22-$28[$24.80] 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $24$30[$29] Best $32 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $30$40[$38] Best $45 13KgCtn, Imperial No2 $10-$16[$13] Best $20 1/2CP, Nova No1 $20$24[$22]1/2CP,RedImperial$20-$30[$23.20] 1/2CP, RH Murcott No1 $30-$36[$33] 1/2CP, RH Murcott No1 $70-$80[$75] CP.

· ORANGES: Navel Cara Cara No1 $30$36[$33] BulkCP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $20$26[$23] BulkCP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $28$30[$29] CP, Navel M7 No1 $36-$45[$40.50] BulkCP, Navel Naveleana $25-$50[$37.50] BulkCP.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Borlotti $5-$6[$5.50] Kg, Butter $4-$7[$5.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $8$10[$9] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$8[$7] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1.50-$3[$2.13] Kg, Round S’less No1 MPHand Packed $3-$4[$3.50] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $2-$4[$3] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$9[$7.50] Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.60-$2.80[$2.40] Bunch, Large $8-$16[$13] 10KgBag, Medium $14-$24[$21] 10KgBag, Small $8-$14[$12] Best $16 10KgBag, Baby $3-$3.20[$3.10] 250g, Baby $2$3.50[$2.75] Bunch, Golden $24-$36[$33] Best $40 10KgBag, Golden $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch,Target $3-$4[$3.50] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: No1 $16-$24[$20.80] 8KgIPk, No2 $8-$14[$11] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $16$22[$18.80] Best $24 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead $1-$2.50[$1.75] Each, Ballhead ExLarge $2-$3[$2.75] Each, Red $2$3.50[$2.50] Each, Red No1 $20-$30[$24.20] Carton, Red No2 $20-$24[$22] Carton, Savoy $4-$5[$4.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $12$14[$12] Carton.

· CARROTS: $20-$26[$24.50] 15KgCtn, $16$24[$19.20] Bag, $20-$30[$23.40] Carton, Pre-pack $20-$24[$22] Best $30 Bag, Prepack $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 $18-$28[$23.80] Best $30 Carton, No2 $10-$16[$13] Best $20 Carton, Caulini $30-$40[$35] 6KgCtn.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $10-

$16[$13] Best $18 16KgCtn, Wombok No2

$10-$12[$11] 16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1-$1.80[$1.40]

Best $2 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.70] Best $2.20 Bunch, Kailan $1.20-$2[$1.75] Best $2.20 Bunch, Pakchoy 80c-$1.80[$1.34] Best $2 Bunch.

· EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$23] 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$36[$32] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$30[$27] 6KgCtn, Continental $14-$28[$26] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple $10$24[$20.20] Best $26 8KgCtn, Purple No1 Glasshouse $20-$30[$23.60] 7KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.50-$2.50[$2] Best $3 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3.50[$2.75] 250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $8$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Baby Cos Midi Sleeves $20-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$18] Best $22Carton,CosNo1$10-$16[$12.80]Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $8-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton, Headed No2 $6-$8[$7]Carton,OpenVarieties$8-$14[$11] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $8$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Coral $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $8-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $8-

$12[$11] Best $14 Carton.

· MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$9[$8] Kg, Cups $6-$7.50[$6.85] Kg, Flats $7-$9[$8] 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[$1.10] Best $1.60 Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $2-$4[$2.81] Best $4.50 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $2-$3.50[$2.60] Best $4 Bunch.

· SPRING ONIONS: White $2-$3[$2.62] Best $3.50 Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gem $50-$60[$53] 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 $26-$45[$39.60] Best $50 18LCtn, No2 $16-$20[$18] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $40-

$50[$45] Best $60 18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red

$1.60-$2.60[$2.40] 250gLP, Egg Extra $45-$58[$51.50] 10KgCtn, Egg Extra Glasshouse $30-$30[$30] 5KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $45-$55[$50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1Large$40-$55[$47.50]10KgCtn,EggNo1 Medium$30-$40[$35]10KgCtn,EggNo1Medium Large $36-$45[$40.50] 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 $36-$50[$43] Best $60 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $25-$45[$37.50] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $36-$55[$50] Best $60 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $24-$36[$31] Best $40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $26-$40[$36] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $8-$24[$15] Best $30 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 $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$12[$10] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $10-$14[$12] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $14-$20[$17] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$18[$16] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $14$18[$16] Best $20 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$20[$18] Best $24 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30-$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $50-$60[$55] 15KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30$40[$33] 8KgCtn.

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 70c-$1[85c] Kg, Butternut $22-$28[$26] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 70c-$1.20[$1.05] Best $1.40 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No1 50c-80c[65c] Best 90c Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 45c-50c[48c] Kg, Grey Sampson 50c-80c[65c] Best 90c Kg, Jap $14-$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 60c-$1.10[94c] Best $1.20 Kg, Jap No2 30c50c[40c] Kg, Potkin $20-$20[$20] Bag, Potkin 80c-$1[90c] Best $1.20 Kg, Average=[]

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

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS

Thursday, 6 June 2024

The number of cattle penned at Dalby reduced by 1,665 head to 3,025. Export buyer attendance was good and included Victorian processors. The regular feed and trade buyers were also active in the market along with restockers.

Light weight yearling steers and heifers to restockers could not maintain the levels of the previous sale and averaged 11c/kg cheaper. Medium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed were firm to 2c/kg dearer. However medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed averaged 11c to 20c/kg better. Most classes of cows also sold to a dearer trend of 5c to 8c/kg.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 380c with the largest numbers averaging 348c to 353c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market made to 361c to average from 332c to 344c/kg. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 333c with sales to 346c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to the very occasional 316c with most sales at 258c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed made to 305c to average 287c/ kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers to feed sold to 316c to average 297c/kg.

Bullocks made to 306c to average 286c/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 194c and sold to 215c/kg. Heavy weight 3 score cows made to 228c to average 221c/kg. The best of the heavy weight cows made to 245c to average 234c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made to 269c/kg. MORETON SALEYARDS

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 345 head of cattle. Due to plenty of fat cattle in the market place, all export descriptions eased in value. Heavy pasture steers met fully firm competition, as did sought after lines of restocker and feeder steers. Prime vealer heifer calves were slightly stronger this week with all processors in attendance. Description, Vendor, Breed, c/kg, $/head

· Weaner Heifers, BE & LE Watson, Greyman, 230.2c/kg, $759/head.

· Weaner Steers, Craig Bell, Limousin, 369.2c/ kg, $978/head.

· Feeder Steers, Hansen Family Trust, Santa X, 301.2c/kg, $1246/head.

· Pasture Heifers, Jilrift Pty Ltd, Droughtmaster X, 261.2c/kg, $1462/head.

· Pasture Steers, Windolf Farms, Droughtmaster X, 285.2c/kg, $1579/head.

· Full Mouth Ox, JC Traves, Droughtmaster X, 260.0c/kg, $1855/head.

· Heavy Cows, Glenda Gray, Charbray X, 223.2c/kg, $1395/head.

· Heavy Cows, GJ Torluccio, Droughtmaster

219.2c/kg, $1391/head.

· Pens of Medium Cows, Stanley River Grazing, Droughtmaster, 213.2c/kg, $1186/head.

· Heavy Bulls, NL & HR Morrow, Droughtmaster X, 231.2c/kg, $1895/head.

· Heavy Bulls, Tinton Grazing, Charolais X, 220.0c/kg, $1640/head.

Start selecting your cattle for the Beef Show!

130 days to go!!!

DPI branding exemption has ended - all cattle consigned for sale, except for bobby calves, must be branded.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS

Monday, 3 June 2024

Despite some falls of rain over the general supply area the number of stock at Toowoomba

experienced a small lift of 52 head to 188. Young cattle were in the largest numbers along with a handful of cows and a small selection of bullocks. Buyer attendance was good with an additional exporter active in the market plus some new faces in the restocker buying panel. A combination of a lift in the standard of the young cattle plus a general improvement in the market resulted in an increase in prices. Light weight yearling steers made to 400c to average 380c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg to restockers made to 388c to average 376c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to feed averaged 334c and made to 338c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers returning to the paddock averaged 234c and made to 260c and the 280 to 330kg lines to restockers made to 296c to average 283c/kg. A small selection of medium weights to feed made to 278c.

A few bullocks made to 240c to average 234c and a couple of full mouth bullocks made from 170c to 184c/kg. Heavy weight 2 score cows made to 152c/kg. Light weight bulls to restockers made to 290c to average 261c/kg.

WARWICK SALEYARDS

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Warwick agents penned 1,208 cattle up by 205. All the regular processors and feeder buyers attended along with local wholesalers and restockers. The quality of the cows on offer eased which was reflected in the price however quality young bullocks sold to a dearer market. Yearling steers could not maintain last weeks rates with quality the major factor however yearling heifers sold to a dearer trend. Light weight yearling steer to restockers made 334c to average 329c/kg. Yearling steers in the 200-280kg range sold to 400c and averaged 334c/kg. Yearling steers over 280kg to background averaged 365c and sold to 398c up by 8c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market gained 9c and sold to 374c to average 345c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed made 329c with those to the wholesale meat trade at 336c to average 329c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to background made 300c to average 261c up by 9c/kg. Medium weight yearling heifers to feed gained 20c selling to 316c and averaging 282c/kg. Heavy yearling heifers to feed improved by 11c selling to 306c and averaging 291c/kg.

Young bullocks to processors made 302c to average 279c up by 13c/kg. Grown heifers to processors made 294c to average 276c/ kg. Light weight plain cows to processors sold from 110c to 200c back by 2c/kg. Heavy plain cows sold from 160c to 201c with good heavy cows averaging 215c and selling to 227c down by 3c/kg. Light weight bulls to restockers made 235c to average 228c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors made 269c to average 244c/kg.

Livestock

Rosewood’s ball winners

By Jesse Hamilton

Rosewood’s show season is in full momentum after announcing its winners at the 2024 RosewoodShowBallonSaturday,8June.

Rosewood Show Society secretary and Show Ball coordinator Kate Hillan said there were plenty of great winners despite no entrants for RuralAmbassadororShowgirl.

“There were no entrants for Showgirl or Rural Ambassador, but plenty of interest in the othercategories,”shesaid.

“Last year’s Showgirl, Lucy Bond, was very shy and said it was one of the best experiences she’s had, and it really put her out of her comfortzone.

“She was really glad she’s participated in the last 12 months because she’s now had that selfbeliefthatshecoulddoit.”

Last year’s Junior Tiny Tots Prince Ace Geddes was named Junior Prince, and Kelly-lea WormingtonwasannouncedasShowQueen.

Sophie Geddes was crowned show Princess, and Wyatt De Langen was named Rosewood ShowPrince.

Rosewood Show kicks off on the 28th and 29thofJuneattheRosewoodShowgrounds.

Winners list:

· JuniorPrincess:SabellaWalsh

· JuniorPrince:AceGeddes

· TinyTotsPrince:ChaseSeppanen

· JuniorTinyTotsPrincess:BridieSippel

· Princess:SophieGeddes

· Prince:WyattDeLangen

· ShowQueen:Kelly-leaWormington

· BestDressedMale:GaryFreeck

· ShowMatron: PhuongVan

· JuniorMatron:CrystalSmith

· Showgirl, Junior Showgirl and Rural Ambassador:noentrants

Rosewood Show 2024 winners including show Princess Sophie Geddes, and show prince Wyatt DeLangen.

Pictures: ROSEWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

2024 Rosewood Show Queen Kelly-lea Wormington.

Lockyer’s Expo here

By Jacob Hayden

Are you making the right decisions for your farming business?

The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo, this Friday and Saturday 14-15 June, is the perfect opportunity to compare your product to industry leaders.

Hosted by Lockyer Valley Growers Inc, the expo expects more than 2,000 attendees from across Australian and the globe.

LVGI president Michael Sippel said the three-yearly expo is always well attended, even during 2021 with travel restrictions in place.

“I always get excited about people coming together, we usually get a minimum of 2,000 people coming from all different regions of Australia,” he said.

“It will be nice to validate the efforts of the seed companies and exhibitors who are going by having representatives there not just from other states around Australia, but there will be quite a contingency of overseas people coming in as well.”

Vice president Mitch Brimblecombe said the expo had 11 seed companies displaying their wares side-by-side.

“We’ve got about 11 seed companies displaying their newest and greatest technology and different varieties of vegetables for the growing community and the local industry to look at, observe, critique and discuss,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of static displays of equipment and exhibitors… there’s probably over 30 industry exhibitors showcasing what they’ve got to offer for the local industry.”

Exhibitors include chemical companies, machinery dealers, banks, insurance and supply-chain experts.

Mr Brimblecombe said going to the expo was like going to a car dealership.

“These farmers and industry people attending are making business decisions on what varieties of seeds and crops they’re buying based on what they might see in the expo,” He said.

“It reassures you that you might be growing the best varieties, but it also shows you upand-coming varieties of what might suit different climates and temperatures.”

Mr Sipple said it was rare for so many seed companies to showcase together.

“I’ve just come back from the Netherlands and I went to a seed conference that had 2,000 people at it, but there’s no event like this,” he said.

“Nothing like this happens where you’ll get 11 seed companies working together, who are essentially in opposition to each other, showcase their wares side-by-side and put their name on the line.

“Hats off to the people who work for the seed companies, they’ve done an enormous amount of work.

“We started this journey back in January,

seeding in the nursery, then planting starting in February.”

The highlight of the event is the expo dinner on Friday night, 14 June at 5:30pm featuring comedian Jimeoin.

“We’ll have canapes looking over the trial site, so all the different varieties of vegetables are in the background as the sun sets, it’s quite nice,” Mr Brimblecombe said.

“It’s always a fantastic night and a chance to let your hair down and socialise with the community.”

The expo will be held at the Gatton Research Facility on 107 John Howie Memorial Drive, Gatton from 9am-4pm both days.

General admission Friday or Saturday is $20, with a two day pass for $30.

Expo dinner tickets are $180, pre-booking is essential.

Visit lockyervalleytickets.com.au to purchase tickets.

Lockyer machinery sale will bring hammer down

By Jesse Hamilton

Bartholomew and Company will conduct a two-day machinery auction in Gatton on 15 June and Glenore Grove on 16 June, selling a range of Simon Farms machinery.

The sale is an excellent chance to acquire top-notch local farming equipment in a quick manner and will feature utes, tractors, harvesting and processing equipment and more. Bartholomew and Company auctioneer GarthWeatherall said the auction was an excellent opportunity for locals to pick up

high quality farming machinery without the hassle of waiting.

“It’s an opportunity to buy and maintain machinery close to home without the wait,” he said

“There’s a lot of quality machinery. “It’s all working well and all in excellent condition, and all suits today’s modern way of farming.”

Addresses: 71 Burgess Rd, Gatton 15 June, 6 Qualischefski Road, Glenore Grove 16 June.

The auction will get underway at 9am on both farms.

MACHINERY AUCTION

A/c TAJADEN PL Boonah/Rathdowney Road Dugandan QLD 4310 9.30am Sunday 23rd June 2024

Machinery: 7730 J/Deere Cab Tractor front forklift (6000hrs) – JXU950 Cab Tractor with End Loader (4300hrs) – Deutz Tractor with FE Loader (1570hrs) – J/Deere G200 Cab Tractor (8240hrs) – 574 IHC Tractor ROPS (2w) – MF168 (parts only) – MF35 (parts only) - Ford 4000 Tractor – Gessner 9T Agro Plough – Power Harrows (as new) – 24 Plate Offset (model ATCR) (TATA) – Duncan 24R Planter – Farmtech HD 3T Ripper – 1.8m Rotary Hoe – Superior Slasher (L240) – 1980 S/Line Inter Prime Mover – 1984 Isuzu Truck (unreg.) – Hino FF Truck 18’ Tray (unreg.) – 40’ Trailer x 2 (Triaxle & Duel) – Old Pantee Trailer 22’ – Freighter 34’ Trailer –Hay Equipment: Muller Hay Grab (as new) – Claas Mower Conditioner (3000 Disco TRC) –Schirmer Accumulator – MF1839 Baler – Taerup 9042T Hay Rake – Case Mower Conditioner (MOD8209) – Sipstar Rake – 5 Hay Trailers (various sizes) – Round Bale Grab. Irrigation Equipment: Lateral Boom Irrigator (Cricket) (106m) – T400 Trailco Irrig. – Pope Irrig. (50m x 3” hose) (Turbo) – Trailco Piston Irrig. (100m x 3”hose) – Pope Irrig. X 2 - Trailco Irrig. (no hose) – Irrig. Fittings – Irrig. Hose – Qty AL Piper.

Equipment: 1996-1997 Rocsta Jeeps – Cub Cadet 54” RO Mower – Kids Offroad Buggy –Canebridge Roller – Gallagher PH Digger – Hand Airator Roller – Trailing Boom Spray – HM Bedder – 3PL RB Feed out Forks – OD Portable Toilet (new) – F/Forklift Suit Tractor – OH Fuel Tank – Qty round &amp; small square Millet & Grassy Lucerne Hay – Plus sundries. All for genuine sale.

Photos on website: www.bartholomew.com.au (Clearing Sales) Bid Card System – Photo ID required (e.g. Drivers Licence). Payment on day by cash, cheque or Eftpos. Signs will direct. Light refreshments available. For further information, contact Agents: Roy Bartholomew: 0437 411 144 | Garth Weatherall:

Eleven seed companies will show off their wares and help growers make the best decisions for their businesses at the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo on 14-15 June.

Pictures: LVGI

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo.

JUNE

Sat 1 June - Sun 30 June

-Australian Lace Guild Queensland Division exhibition at Open Door Gallery Lowood, Saturdays and Sundays 9:30am-2pm

Wed 12 June

-Laidley Pioneer Village General Meeting, 9am, at the LPV old School Canteen

Fri 14 - Sat 15 June

-Lowood Show, entertainment, livestock exhibitions, demolition derby, much more, EFTPOS available at gate.

Sat 15 June

-Esk Garden Fair, Pipeliner Park Esk, 8am-3pm, top selection of plants, garden art, entertainment, guest speakers, information stalls, and more, entry $5. Visit Esk Garden Fair facebook page or website for more details.

-Made It Market, The Condensery Toogoolawah, 10am3pm, This market is a celebration of small handmade businesses, each carefully selected to offer you a diverse range of unique and beautiful wares. From handcrafted jewelry and bespoke fashion to one-of-a-kind home decor and delectable treats, you’ll find treasures that reflect the passion and skill of our talented artisans.

-Afternoon Melodies, Gatton Senior Citizens Hall, 1.30pm, $7 entry 0439030677 (M-F)

-Marburg Dance, ‘David C’, Marburg Show Hall, 7pm11pm, $12.50, 0409481681

Sun 16 June

-Glenore Grove Country Music Shindig, 12-4pm, entry $7 includes afternoon tea, lucky door prize raffles refreshments, Live Band and walkup artists welcome 0418875939

Mon 17 June

-Belts Buckles n Boots Line Dancing Classes are coming to Marburg, beginners 6:30pm, upper beginners

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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

AL-ANON

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

ART & CULTURE PROJECT

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

BALLET CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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

BINGO

•฀Shop฀5฀Laidley฀Mall,฀Thu฀9.30am-12pm฀&฀Fri฀7pm10pm,฀run฀by฀฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Community฀Disability฀ Association฀enq฀0412108945

BINGO

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

BRISBANE VALLEY UKEFREAKS

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

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

CARS, BIKES, AND COFFEE MONTHLY MEET

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

CHUG-ALONG SOCIAL GROUP

•฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Wed/mth฀Gatton฀Uniting฀Church฀54626763 CARDS/BOARD GAMES (ADULTS)

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

COMMUNITY AUSLAN CLASSES

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

•฀Hatton฀Vale฀Uniting฀Church฀Tue฀9:30am฀0427536513;฀ Grantham฀S.S.฀Wed฀9am฀5468฀3777;฀Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀ S.S.฀Thu฀9am฀5462฀7271;฀Gatton฀S.S.฀Thu฀9:15am฀ 5466฀3333;฀Glenore฀Grove฀S.S.฀Fri฀9am฀5466฀6111;฀ Grandchester฀S.S.฀Mon฀8:30am฀5466฀9222;฀Kentville฀ S.S.฀Thu฀9am฀5411฀5111;฀Laidley฀Uniting฀Church฀Mon฀ 9:30am฀5403฀2198;฀Laidley฀Community฀Ctre฀for฀Babies฀ Mon฀10am฀5465฀1889;฀Laidley฀Community฀Ctr฀Wed฀

COMMUNITY EVENTS BILLBOARD

for all the

7:30pm, improver 8:30pm, Marburg Showgrounds Hall 54 Queen St, $10pp cash only, enq 0434054334

Sat 22 June

-Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip, Golden Circle outlet and strawberry farm, p/u Gatton 8am, Plainland 8.15am, Lowood 8.30am. 54261468

Sun 23 June

-Laidley Pioneer Village Country Music Sunday, 4th Sunday of every month 11am-3.30pm, entry $5, includes tea, coffee, biscuits & lucky door prize, BYO lunch OR $3 sausage sizzle available, Cnr Drayton & Pioneer Streets, Laidley

-Country Music Heritage Association monthly social, Uniting Church Hall 21 John St Rosewood, 12pm-4:30pm, members $5, visitors $7, please bring your lunch and afternoon tea to share, parking behind the hall with ramp for wheelchair access, 0439788778

Fri 28 June

-Food Truck Friday, Colonial Plaza carpark Esk, 4pm8pm, BYO tables and chairs, 0437110789 Fri 28 - Sat 29 June

-Rosewood Show, dog showing from 9am Friday, bull

Are you looking to connect with others and serve your community? Why not join your local Queensland Country Women’s Association branch. Picture: FILE

9:30am฀5465฀1889;฀Laidley฀District฀S.S.฀Thurs฀9am฀5466฀ 8222;฀Laidley฀Uniting฀Church฀Thu฀9:30am฀5403฀2198;฀ Laidley฀St฀Mary’s฀Fri฀8:30am฀5465฀1420;฀Lockrose฀S.S.฀ Wed฀8:30am฀5465฀8249;฀Mt฀Whitestone฀S.S.฀Fri฀9:30am฀ 5462฀6717;฀Tenthill฀S.S.฀Mon฀9am฀5468฀8088;฀Minden฀ Baptist฀Church฀music฀play฀Thu฀9.30฀see฀Facebook.

COMMUNITY TECH PROGRAM

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

COOMINYA PUBLIC HALL GENERAL MEETING

•฀1st฀Mon/mth฀6.30pm฀0488169162

CREATIVE HEALING HUB

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

CWA CRAFT & FRIENDSHIP DAY

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

DARTS

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

DEVOTIONAL MEETING

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

DIGITAL TECH HUB

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

EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM

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

•฀13฀North฀St.฀Mon฀&฀Thu฀Euchre฀9am,฀1st฀Tue/mth฀HOY,฀ 2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth฀Craft฀Days,฀Thu฀9.30am-11.30am฀ line฀dancing,฀3rd฀Tue/mth฀social฀days฀9:30am฀morning฀ tea฀&฀raffles,฀lunch฀supplied฀0408794215

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

GATTON WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

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

GLAMORGAN VALE QCWA

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

ride on Friday gates open 5pm with bar sideshow alley rides and entertainment until late, Saturday horse, poultry, stud cattle, photography arts and crafts, entertainment, McGeary challenge, plus much more, rosewoodshow.com.au

Sat 29 June

-Lockyer Valley Race Day featuring the 2024 Ladbrokes Gatton Cup, entertainment marquee with DJ Nate, premium trackside marquee 18+, Fashions on the Field, licenced bar, canteen, tote, bookies, food vans, tickets on sale visit lockyervalleyturfclub.com. au

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GLAMORGAN VALE TENNIS CLUB INC

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

GLENORE GROVE QCWA MEETING

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

GLENORE GROVE QCWA STREET STALL

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

GRANTHAM/GATTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

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

HORSE ARCHERY QLD LOCKYER VALLEY

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

LAIDLEY FRIDAY MARKETS

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

LAIDLEY GARDEN CLUB

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

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

•฀Forest฀Hill฀School฀of฀Arts,฀Tue฀2.30pm-5.30pm฀ 0408631292

LAIDLEY PIONEER VILLAGE GENERAL MEETING

•฀·฀2nd฀Wed/mth,฀9am,฀Laidley฀Pioneer฀Village฀at฀canteen฀ 54652516

LAIDLEY UNITING CHURCH PLAYGROUP

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

LAIDLEY WEIGHT SUPPORT GROUP INC.

•฀8.30am฀Wed฀Laidley฀RSL฀0403501170

LIGHT EXERCISE GROUP

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

LINE DANCING CLASSES

•฀Toogoolawah฀RSL฀Tuesdays฀12.30-2.30pm฀ 0422889530

LINE DANCING

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

LOCKIE’S TOY CLUB

•฀Toy฀library฀program฀Lockyer฀Community฀Centre฀ 54623355฀

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Get ready

thrills of the Lowood Show this Friday and Saturday.

Picture: FILE

SRC and uni plan course

Somerset Regional Council is continuing to deliver for small businesses with a free Business Planning Micro-course on offer.

This free course, delivered by the University of Sunshine Coast, will help Somerset small business owners gain a clear understanding of the factors underpinning their business’s success and what is critical for long term survival.

Through the course you can learn to adopt strategic management principles and develop a customised business plan to help your business survive and thrive.

Participants will receive tailored feedback from a panel of industry experts and networking opportunities.

Somerset Councillor Kylee Isidro said the course will be delivered by Dr Wayne Graham, a senior lecturer in Management at UniSC.

“The course is targeted to micro and small business owners in Somerset with fewer than 20 full time equivalent employees who have been operating for at least 12 months,” Cr Isidro said.

“The course will kick off in Esk on Tuesday, 18 June at 2pm and continue for seven weeks.

“Included each week is a 90-minute workshop followed by 30 minutes of networking and for those who can’t attend the course in Esk, an online option is available.”

Participants will learn how to integrate strategic management into their business, develop a customised business plan suitable to secure grants and more.

Cr Isidro said the micro course was just another way council was providing support to the Somerset small business community.

“As most people are aware, Council is a proud member of the Small Business Friendly Councils and as a signatory to this charter, we made a pledge to support small businesses,” Cr Isidro said.

“I encourage businesses within Somerset to register for this free course.”

To find out more phone Council on 5424 4000, and to register, visit usc.edu.au/bpc

The course announcement comes on the back of Small Business Friendly Month which is celebrated annually in May.

Cr Isidro, together with Councillor Sally Jess and council’s business recovery officer

Jacqui O’Connor attended the Queensland Small Business Friendly Program’s annual conference and inaugural awards ceremony in Cairns at the end of May.

The Small Business Friendly Program is a community of 49 like-minded organisations championed by the Queensland Small Busi-

ness Commissioner to work together to ensure their small business community is flourishing.

The Business Planning Micro-course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training and is available to book at usc.edu. au/bpc

The Independent wins at Queensland Country Press Association Awards

Third Place

Best Free Newspaper

Judges’ comments: “This is a very well-produced weekly newspaper – neat, tidy with lots of short, concisely written stories that give readers the impression that no space is wasted and that lots of issues are covered.”

Third Place

Young Journalist of the Year

Jesse Hamilton

Judges’ comments: “These cogent articles explore the profound repercussions of flooding on communities, shedding light on both the immediate and enduring challenges associated with building on floodplains. Jesse’s reports exemplify his adeptness in research, interviewing, and writing — essential elements of robust journalism.”

Best Editorial Campaign

Agricultural Show Societies’ Showgirls and Rural Ambassador Programs

Third Place

Judges’ comments: “The Lockyer & Somerset Independent champions a cause that has deeply resonated with rural communities for generations. Its coverage is key in campaigning for the enduring vitality of agricultural shows, and illustrates the indispensable role The Independent plays in seeking to uphold the identity and dynamism of its community.”

Somerset Regional Councillors Kylee Isidro and Sally Jess at the Queensland Small Business Friendly Program’s annual conference pictured with Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb (middle). Picture: SRC

Koala care

By Jesse Hamilton

The Care4esK team were out bedding Eucalyptus plants along the Sandy Creek corridor on Creek Street, Esk on 25 May in an effort to restore Koalas’ future food sources in the region.

The tree-planting event is one of three the conservation group will hold in 2024.

In collaboration with Detection Dogs for Conservation, the group will collect survey data across Mount Glen Rock and various sites in Somerset to better grasp koala health, habitats, and populations.

Care4esK president Darren Bate said the group added 100 Eucalyptus during Saturday’s planting, including tallow woods and blue gums to suit the Sandy Creek corridor’s vegetation landscape.

“We planted 80&percnt; blue gums here, and then we’ve thrown in a few tallow woods,” he said.

“The Detection Dogs for Conservation team we work with has detected some of their highest densities in Somerset region up around Jimna.

“We did a survey a few weeks ago in Esk National Park, which was quite low, but it’s all based on vegetation.

“Up in Esk National Park, there’s a different type of eucalypt, so the vegetation isn’t as suitable.

Mr Bate said the new eucalypts provide a food base for koalas within 10-15 years.

“We’re doing an infill and providing more koala food,” he said.

“A koala can use it for food, and they can eat those leaves once they grow big enough for them to climb.”

Care4esK will host a Community Wildlife Information Day on 20 July at the Anglican Church Hall, 85 Ipswich Street.

Freshen up for winter

When you pull your extra blankets and doonas out from the cupboard this winter, they may be less than fresh.

Our 14kg washing machines can fit most doonas and blankets, so bring them in for a good freshen up before you snuggle up for the cold months.

Laundromat is

• Open 6 days a week

• Self-serve but we’re on hand to help • Coin operated

Ruth brings Italy to Kilcoy

Her collection of local landscapes attracted a lot of interest.

The artist for June is Ruth Hughes, a life member of the Kilcoy Art Society Inc who has been a regular exhibitor at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery since it reopened its doors in its new location in Yowie Park in 2012.

Last year Ruth and her husband David

enjoyed a long leisurely time in Europe. Ruth said a picture at every turn was an inspiration for creating her recent artwork. Although having previously worked mostly in oil, this time she wanted to capture the warmth and colours of her time in Northern Italy with pen, ink and pencil too. Take a trip to Northern Italy without leaving this wonderful region by visiting the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery during June to view June’s beautiful European-inspired artwork.

Kilcoy Art Society Inc thanked Vicky Lilwall for being its Artist of the Month for May 2024.

Atelier Cris by Ruth Hughes, KASI’s Artist of the Month for June 2024.

Picture: KASI

Care4Esk environmental advisor Murray Oke helped plant 100 Eucalyptus with the team on 25 May at the Sandy Creek corridor in Esk.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

A whirlwind of Valley art

By Jesse Hamilton

Kensington Grove Park played host to the firstever Art in the Valley event from June 7 to 9, welcoming creatives to immerse themselves in a whirlwind of creativity.

The creative showcase welcomed 14 experienced art and craft tutors from Lockyer Valley and the surrounds to instruct in 20 unique workshops from polymer clay, acrylic paint-

ings, and pottery across the three days.

Art in the Valley coordinator Maz Gibson said the event had attracted creatives from far and wide, with the classes designed to be longer in length.

“The workshops today are designed to be longer in length at three and a half hours,” she said.

“One of the many interesting workshops is they’re making a wire bird out of chicken wire,

and there’s 17 people in that one class.

“All the materials for the weekend were supplied, and ladies just went online and chose what they wanted to do, and they’ll go away with majority finished product.

“We’ve got people from Roma and Goondiwindi here, so it’s amazing that they’ve come all the way to the Lockyer Valley.”

Mrs Gibson said the goal is to turn Art in the Valley into an annual event after such a posi-

The Rosewood Show returns Fri 28 to Sat 29 June 2024!

The two-day event kicks off with the dog showing competition from 9am on Friday 29 June. On Fri night the gates for the bull ride will open from 5pm with the bar, sideshow alley rides, and musical entertainment going until late. Saturday 29 June will feature horse and poultry competitions, stud cattle judging, photography and art and craft displays, performances from local performers and dance groups, the McGeary camp drafting challenge, and dog jumping.

tive inaugural year. Clay by Julz artist Julie Brady taught an introduction to polymer clay class at the event and said it was encouraging to witness such a strong interest.

“This class is a beginner class, which is like a terrazzo style, she said.

“We help them with their slab building, cutting their earrings out, and we’re going to bake it and then we’ll show them a wrap technique.”

Savetimeandmoney,andgetyour ticketsonlinebyscanningtheQRcode or visit rosewoodshow.com The Rosewood Show Bull Ride returns on Friday 28 June. Gates will open at 5pm. There will be food vans, a bar and entertainment running until late.

In the stud cattle section, judging for the Elizabeth Boughen Youth Challenge will also begin on Friday.

Saturday night entertainment will be FMX Kaos

Tutor Marty Nuku from Ipswich with her story baskets made from recycled material fabrics, including bed sheet fabrics. Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Art in the Valley coordinator Maz Gibson thanked everyone who made the inaugural event a success, with Kiki’s Koffee providing great service.

Brisbane tutor Vanessa Utteridge ran the macramé class where they created three levelled shelves.

RETIREMENT IS BEST TO FIX RENT SUPPLY

IN light of worsening rental market pressures, Suburbtrends proposes a pioneering solution aimed at significantly alleviating the housing shortage based on rentirement.

It encourages Australians aged 67 to 77 to release their homes into the rental pool, taking the opportunity to travel or retire overseas.

Suburbtrends founder Kent Lardner said the idea sheds light on the severity of the current rental crisis.

“Our data shows that over 137,000 homes could be released into the rental market if just 10 per cent of the retirees cohort participated,” he said.

“This represents a substantial untapped resource that could drastically ease rental pressures.”

Mr Lardner said that existing solutions are not progressing quickly enough to meet the urgent demand.

“While increasing housing supply is essential, it simply won’t come fast enough to address the immediate needs of renters.

“We need creative, bold solutions to bridge the gap now.”

The rentirement proposal offers a 5-year moratorium on the loss of the primary place of residence benefit, allowing rentirees to live overseas without any penalty, including retaining their pension benefits.

Southeast Asia, with its significantly lower cost of living, presents an ideal destination for these retirees.

“Our rentirement concept is a win-win for all parties involved,” Mr Lardner said.

“Rentirees can enjoy a higher quality of life at a fraction of the cost, renters gain access to more housing, and the government can alleviate pressure on the housing market without significant expenditure.”

Under the Rentirement initiative, just 10&percnt; participation from the rentirees cohort could release over 137,000 homes into the rental market.

This immediate influx of rental properties would stabilise prices and reduce vacancy rates, providing much-needed relief to renters across the country.

Suburbtrends is urging policymakers to consider this innovative approach.

By tapping into the potential of the rentirees demographic, the government can implement a strategic solution that benefits retirees, renters, and the broader economy.

“We believe rentirement offers a practical and timely solution to Australia’s rental crisis,” Mr Lardner said.

“It’s time to think outside the box and explore every avenue to ensure a stable, affordable housing market for all Australians.”

FIRST HOME CONCESSION PLEASES REIQ

THE Real Estate Institute has welcomed the announcement by the Queensland Government of an increase in the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers to $700,000 on 9 June.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the change reflected a policy position of the REIQ, which had campaigned to increase the stamp duty concession for first homeowners.

“It is an easy and logical first step to address the home ownership emergency in this state,” she said.

“With Queensland having the lowest rates of home ownership of any state and declining first home buyer activity, a stamp duty overhaul is critically important.

“The current $500,000 threshold is extremely outdated and has rendered the stamp duty concession virtually redundant for first time buyers given material shifts in property prices.

“This move will see first homeowner concessions more closely reflecting market conditions.”

Ms Mercorella said that although the new $700,000 threshold is welcomed by the REIQ and is a marked improvement, it was still short of where it should be.

She said that in particular parts of the market, such as greater Brisbane, the threshold should set higher to better reflect median prices.

“Over the last four years, approximately

26,000 per annum on average Queenslanders have purchased their first home.

The Treasurer has announced predictions this figure will increase by

each year following this

“It is pleasing to see the announcement of a tangible target on a housing related policy and we look forward to seeing regular and transparent reporting in the future.

“It will enable thousands of Queenslanders to transition from renting to buying easing pressure on our critically tight rental market.”

10,000

reform,” Ms Mercorella said.

The Queensland Government has increase the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers to $700,000 after

Picture: REIQ

Suburbtrends aims to unlock 137,000 new homes to alleviate Australia’s rental crisis.

Be seen in print

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It’s a proven fact that properties advertised in print sell faster than properties that aren’t. Print exposes your property to many more prospective buyers and The Independent reaches readers across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset and beyond showcasing the very best in local properties on the market.

Talk to your local agent about optimising your advertising dollar and get your property seen by the right buyer

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ACROSS

1 Suns (5)

4 Stages (9) 9 Sneak (5)

10 Bite-sized appetiser (5,4)

11 Work of Charles Dickens – Twist (6) 12 Nullify (8) 14 Preferred things (10)

15 First book of the Christian Bible (abbr) (3) 17 Pile (3)

19 Self-centred (10)

23 Women’s underwear and nightwear (8)

24 Doctor (6) 26 Happen (9) 27 Smooth transition (5)

28 Settler (9) 29 ‘Not on your – !’ (coll) (5)

Aid (6) 2 The A in USA (7) 3 Highest rank (coll) (7)

Pontiff (4)

Exercises (10) 6 – contract, a standardised forward contract (7) 7 Rampaging (7) 8 Scalpel users (8) 13 First concerns (10) 16 Logical (8)

Arcade game involving steel balls (7) 19 1970s band, – Lake and Palmer (7) 20 Treachery (7)

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

15 words: Good 23 words: Very good 31 words: Excellent Today’s Aim:

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OST, Owen Reginald

Late of Toowoomba and formerly of Caffey, passed away peacefully on 4th June 2024, aged 80 years.

Beloved Husband of Judith. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Sandra and Christopher; Darren and Melissa. Loving Pop to Emily, Anthony, Terry and Lucinda. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Owen’s funeral, to be held at the T.S. Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 12.00pm, Monday, 17th June 2024 followed by interment at the Garden of Remembrance.

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AFL

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC

Div 4 South: Brisbane Valley 62 (24, 31, 39, 62)

- 52 (13, 34, 52, 52) Coomera

Brisbane Valley Rattlers were back on their home deck on Friday night against Coomera Magpies. The local fans braved the cold to cheer on the injury and illness depleted Rattlers on, as they kicked away in the first quarter with four unanswered goals until some poor discipline awarded the Magpies two free kicks in front of goals. The Magpies came out strong in the second quarter to lead by 3 points into half-time.

Riding their wave of momentum, Coomera kicked an early goal to start the third quarter and the Rattlers lost the premiership quarter. Down 13 points, Rattlers Assistant Coach Rex Watts gave the boys a well deserved spray. The backline held the Magpies scoreless in the final quarter with the ever reliable Jye Cruff pushing deep to take intercept marks. Tyson West in his first year of footy displayed incredible toughness with a State of Origin like performance. Josh Spicer dazzled in dreadlocks to get the hard inside ground ball. Jake Carusso got his hands on the footy and executed great decision making under pressure. Abram Cox stepped up with his move into the midfield, but it was the speedy work of Dane Bird-Smith and Paul Darcy off the half-forward line that got the ball forward for the Rattlers to kick 23 unanswered points.

CRICKET

· Lockyer Veterans Cricket

· Over 50s June 1st

· Brisbane Red 4/196; Lockyer 8/150

Over 60s. 8th June, Lockyer v Brisbane Red at Ropehill.

Under sunny skies, but with a cool breeze, Brisbane Red won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first on an excellent looking Ropehill pitch.

An early wicket saw Brisbane Red at 1/19,

and despite some good bowling and fielding from Lockyer, the Brisbane innings continued at 4 runs per over to be 1/57 at drinks after 15 overs. The Lockyer bowlers were able to contain the visitor’s batsmen in the next 15 overs to have them at 5/106 after 30 overs.

A fine performance from Nev Maroske, with 4/21 from 8 overs, saw Brisbane contained to a gettable 8/164 after 45 overs. Gary Hughes chipped in with 2/29 from 8 overs.

The Lockyer innings started rapidly with Ash Teske taking 12 runs from the second over, but his innings was unfortunately cut short soon after. David Ross was unfortunate to fall to a freak catch which had rebounded off a fielder’s foot.

The Lockyer innings continued steadily, led by Peter Webb (33 not out from 51 balls), managing to keep up with the required run rate despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

Some late hitting from Nev Maroske (27 from 47 balls) and Gary Rule (12 from 20 balls)

gave Lockyer a chance to record their second win of the season, but Lockyer fell 15 runs short, finishing all out for a season high score of 149.

The next game on Saturday 22nd June sees Lockyer Over 60s travel to Kingsthorpe to take on Toowoomba.

GOLF

Esk Golf Club

· Saturday 8/6/24 - Lyle & Lyn Robson Sponsored Day

· Mt Brisbane Cup + Patrons Day - Single Stroke

· Best Nett “ A” Grade M Robson 68nett, Best Nett“B” Grade D Bitossi 70nett, Best Nett“C” Grade M Simpson

· Mt Brisbane Cup Winner L Robson 67nett NTP

· Handicap 0- 12 - 1/10 3rd M Rowe, H/Cap 13-19 - 2/11 3rd L Robson (in hole), H/Cap 20+ - 6/15 3rd M Simpson (in hole)

· Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 M Winchester

· Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - 8/17 2nd B Tumney (in Hole)

Today’s competition played in conjunction with 1st Rd of Annual Championships, which are played over 4 rounds, two weekends. Many thanks to Patron Lyle Robson and wife Lyn for sponsoring today’s event, and providing all the food and prizes.

Sunday 9/6/24 - 9 Hole Chooky

· Winner - V Scott 32nett; R/UP - M Beetz 35, G Punch 35, G Steele 37, J Humphrey 37, J Lumsden 37, B Glanville 40, D Back 41

· Putting Competition - Gary Punch 14putts

· NTP - No 4 J Lumsden

· Small field for our Chooky, as quite a few players competing in the Annual Championships. A good win for Victor, with Mario taking R/UP on a count back Laidley Golf Club

· Saturday 8th June - Men & Ladies Single Stableford

President’s Day sponsored by Club President Andrew Parker

· Ladies Winner: Barbara Panzram 43; Runner Up: Flo Lee 37; Run Down: M. Voorma 34, T. Harris 34, C. Sternberg 32

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Judy Logan (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Marie Voorma

· Men’s Winner: John Stewart 39; Runner Up: Garry Rodgers 38; Run Down: R. Stagg 36, Rick Vela 35, G. O’Sullivan 34, A. Barrow 33, K. Hauser 33, A. Parker 32, L. Belford 32, R. Gray 32, G Zischke 32

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Lee Belford (Div.1) Andrew Parker (Div.2) Rick Vela (Div.3) John Stewart

· Friday 7th June - Chook Run - 12 hole Stableford

· Winner: Dominic Murray 28; Others: D. Lee 27, G. O’Sullivan 26, A. Parker 20, A. Crosby 18, W. Norman 18, S. Brennan 18, P. Wood 18, J. Allan 10, J. Crosby 7 Thursday 6th June - Open CompetitionMonthly Medal & Putting

· Daily Winner: C. Glew 80/70 (visitor); Runner Up: Robin Stagg 87/71 (Laidley qualifier for Monthly Medal Playoff); Gross Winner: Jeff Etherden 79/71; Run Down: F. Sippel 98/72, K. Goebel 80/72, G. Rodgers 93/73, D. Cannard 98/74, K. Luck 85/74

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Paul Mc Fie (div.1) Jeff Etherden (Div.2) Ray Davis (All In) C. Glew

· Putting: Jeff Etherden 26 putts

· Wednesday 5th June - Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting

· Trophy Donor: Jenny Paroz

· Winner: Helen Gilbert 102/73; Runner Up: Trish Harris 98/73; Run Down: M. Taylor 93/74, M. Voorma 97/74, J. Paroz 100/77, L. Emery 91/77

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Helen Gilbert (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2) Jill Darley (Div.3) -----

· Putts: Helen Gilbert 27putts

Continued page 42

The Gatton Hawks under 13s have a full squad and have showed real determination showing up week after week to play.

Picture: GATTON HAWKS

Latest local sport results

From page 41

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

· Results for Tuesday 4 June 2024 Single Stableford/Stroke

· Mens Stableford: Winner: D Olsen 36 ocb R/ Up: S Kopelke 36

· BRD: M Barden 35 G Winter R Young 33 S Webb S Mahoney S Henshall 32 ocb

· Ladies Stroke: Winner: S Kopelke 78 R/Up: K Jessen 79

· BRD: E Jensen 80 S Luxford 81

· NTPs: 2: G Winter 5: P Hallett 11: S Luxford 14: D Sippel

Results for Ladies Championships 2024

· A Grade Gross: Winner: S Kopelke 348 R/Up: P Dwyer 378

· B Grade Gross: Winner: K Jessen 392 R/Up: E Jensen 403

· C Grade Gross: Winner: K Clarkeson 482 R/ Up: V Wright 492

Results for Thursday 6 June 2024 Single Stableford

· Winner: D Olsen 40 R/Up: S Tongue 37

· BRD: M Natalier 36 M Joyce 35 I Dobbie N Sippel J Peck R Young B Green 34

· NTPs: 2: M Natalier 5: M Joyce 11: P Muller 14: M Natalier

Results for Saturday 8 June 2024 Single Stableford

· Winner: P Quirk 41 R/Up: P Brown 37

· BRD: K Glover C Lodder A Attwater S Kopelke

L Briody T Quinsee 36 C Faneco J Grace 35 B Wieland S Norris 34 ocb

· NTPs: 2: R Coolwell 5: J Grace 11: S Webb 14: R Coolwell

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

· Results 5.6.24 - Ladies Monthly Medal - Single Stroke 2nd Round Ladies Midweek Championships

· Winner: D Stanley 97/74; R/Up: P Brown 100/75 OCB

· NTP - No 2: M Richardson, No 9: M Woodrow, No 11: D Stanley, No 15: M Woodrow

· Next Week: Wednesday, 12.6.24 - 3rd Round Ladies Midweek Championships

· Results 6.6.24 - Thursday Single Stableford

· Winner: T Voss 38 pts; Runner Up: S Hibberd 37 pts; Run Down: R Ala-Outinen 36, M Soich 35, G Petersen 34 OCB

· NTP (All 2nd Shots) - No 2: R Ala-Outinen 36 cm, No 9: S Wright 21 cm, No 11: S Nicholls 24 cm, No 15: N Ward in Hole

· Results 8.6.24 - 2 Person Ambrose

· Sponsors: J Smith, J L Smith, P Gibson, Scott Berry (Ipswich Driving Range)

· Winners: J Piccini & L Brown 63.25; R/Up 1: T Bourke & P Gibson 63.5; R/Up 2: R Morgan & W Swan 64.25; R/Up 3: P Toohey & R Toohey 64.5 OCB; R/Up 4: T Stanford & D Russell 64.5; R/Up 5: S Silvadorae & M Lee 65

· Ball Run Down to 69 OCB

· NTP & Approaches - NO 2: T Woodford 190 cm, No 3: G Petersen 91 cm, No 6: J Morgan 87 cm, No 8: K O’Connell 232 cm, No 9: J Creighton 151 cm, No 11: L Brown 160 cm, No 14: P Ross 63 cm, No 15: J Soppa 300 cm

· Lucky Dip: L Petersen & G Petersen NETBALL

· Lockyer Valley Netball Association

· Seniors: Round 14 (5/06/2024)

· Mixed · Magic (27) defeated Left-Overs (5), B&F: Ethan, Shakyra, Lester & Jasmine

· Goal Diggers (28) defeated Wish Us Luck (11), B&F: Joshua, Joey, Caleb & Luca

· Ladies Division 1

· Buckets (38) defeated Aquaholics (11), B&F: Ayla, Shakyra, Sienna & Shae

· Wildcats (29) defeated Bits n Pieces (13), B&F: Louisa, Amelia, Eleanor & Lisa

Ladies Division 2

· Hoops I did it again (25) defeated Noughty-40 (20), B&F: Olivia, Summer, Rimika & Jacob

SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024

· Misfits defeated Mishmash (forfeit)

· The final ladder standings for the senior season were:

· Mixed: 1. Goal Diggers (38 points), 2. Magic (29 points, 119.08), 3. Wish Us Luck (29 points, 110.57), 4. Left-Overs (14 points)

· Ladies Division 1: 1. Buckets (37 points), 2. Wildcats (35 points), 3. Bits n Pieces (26 points), 4. Aquaholics (14 points)

· Ladies Division 2: 1. Hoops I did it again (35 points), 2. Noughty-40 (30 points), 3. Misfits (28 points), 4. Mishmash (17 points)

Registrations are now open for our next senior season commencing on 10th July. See our facebook page or the netball connect app to register or for more information.

Juniors 9/06/2024

This week our junior teams celebrated “Encouragement round”. It was so great to see our junior players cheering on each other and celebrating each others achievements.

The Snowflakes (7) defeated Rainbow Unicorns (1), B&F: Charlotte K, Kyleigh & Jessica Daffodil Diamonds (8) defeated Purple Pixies (1), B&F: Felicity, Payton & Alexis Poison Ivy (19) defeated Disco Turkeys (18), B&F: Makayla, Austin & Ruby Mcducks (11) defeated Sharknados (9), B&F: Isla, Tia & Mia L Dynamites (13) defeated Black Panthers (3), B&F: Ava, Kaliah & Kruize Encouragement Awards were awarded by each team to a player from the opposing team as part of encouragement round: Perfect Passes Award: Lillie W, Goal-orius Game Award: Charlotte K, Empowering EncouragementAward:Felicity,DazzlingDefence Award: Alexis T, Goal-orious Game Award: Mia, Terrific Team-mate Award: Georgia, Awesome Attack Award: Austin, Terrific Team-mate Award: Ruby, Awesome Attack Award: Archer, Terrific Team-mate Award: Maddie

RUGBY LEAGUE

Gatton Hawks Juniors

Final score for our Daimler Trucks Brisbane under 13 girls Gatton 36 - Pittsworth 4

Our under 17 girls draw sees the team only playing 8 games this season. Saturday the Perfection Under 17 Girlsplayed their last home game for the season, 5 of the girls played their last home game as a junior. Unfortunately they couldn’t get the win but they showed real determination and teamwork.

Gatton Hawks Seniors

We reversed last week 3 game lost to win all 3 games today. Under 19’s had their first win of the season! Yah!

A Grade: Gatton 36 d. Pittsworth 22 Gatton Hawks travelled to Pittsworth to take on the Danes on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks took out the fixture 36-22 in a tough affair. Centre Damien Burrows grab a double with Oli Bichel outstanding in the Hawks win.

Tom O’Sullivan played well for the Danes as did Kade Warren who grabbed two first half tries. Blake Cullen and Jordan O’Shea also played well for the home side.

The Hawks led 18-6 at half time and lasted the second half after Pittsworth were more competitive in the second stanza.

Gatton 36 (Damien Burrows 2, Tye Gray, Leonard Thomas, Luke Self tries Leonard Thomas 5, Joel Brett goals) defeated Pittsworth 22 (Kade Warren 2, Kyle Brise, Jordan O’Shea tries Kade Warren 3 goals)

· Reserve Grade: Gatton 22 d. Pittsworth 16

· Tries - Clayton ANDREW, Raymond ERBACHER, Dylan TAMARI, Foster SESE

· Conversions - Jagan SWAN 2

· Penalty Goal - Jagan SWAN

· Under 19: Gatton 42 d. Pittsworth 34

· Tries - Patrick NOLAN 3, Michael HALE, Steven BUHSE, Dave SAMSON, Brody GIMM

· Conversions - Riley WILSON 5

Next Week, Saturday at Highfields with all 4 grades competing.

Kilcoy Yowies

The Yowies came away with a convincing 32-6 win over Yandina this weekend. Team work made the dream work, with some fantastic team tries being scored.

The team hope to bring this momentum into their home game this coming weekend against Beachmere. There will be 3 games at Kilcoy this Saturday, kicking off from 12pm. Cash at gate for entry. See you all there.

RIFLES

Gatton Glenore Grove Rifle Club

A cool sunny Saturday afternoon with a brisk South Westerly breeze turning often. A tough afternoon for the mid 500yd target.

· Iron sights/ Sporter out of 105.21

· C. Greenwood 98.8 and G. King 93.4

· Sporter - J. Howman 95.8 and F.Class out of 126.21

· F. Open. - D. Reddan 118.7 and I. Hendrick 83.0.

· F STD - R. Bowman 125.10, T. Schulz 115.6 , J. Findlay 114.8, B. Betts 111.6, and A. Chalmers 102,

· Next week 600yds

RUGBY UNION

Gatton Black Pigs

· Women: Lost to Toowoomba Bears 42-5

· C grade: Won against Toowoomba Rangers 29-14

· A grade: Won against Toowoomba Rangers 32-31

It must be worth noting that our A grade team have broken the Rangers A grade 1 and a half year winning streak! Impressive feat as we were 5th on the ladder and they were 1st. SQUASH

Gatton Squash Club

Results 4th June 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.

· Green Eyed Monster def That Is The Question

· John Bleakley (2-40) lost to Natalie Mati (352)

· Andrew Lerch (2-37) lost to Kevin Gloss (347)

· Courtney Haak (3-51) def Chrissie Everitt (243)

· Courtney Haak (4-56) def Clive NuttallSmith (1-37)

· Trevor Neibling (4-53) def Annette Kilah (126)

· Codey Wegner (0-33) lost to Mason Kleidon (5-55)

· Other Matches

· Shane Zischke (2-46) lost to Michael Pratt (3-46)

· Justin Stephens (5-56) def Kent Idle (0-35)

· Wong Xu (2-35) lost to Alan Cumming (3-45)

· Bruce McLachlan (1-50) lost to Craig Jones (4-53)

· Tony Prentice (3-46) def John White (2-49)

· Sam Steinhardt (3-48) def Kelsey O’Dea (241)

· Josh Reisenleiter (5-56) def Lachlan Evans (0-34)

· Terry O’Dea (3-47) def Connor Kleidon (238)

· Graham Malone (5-55) def Nick Theodosis (0-15)

· Caleb Weier (2-49) lost to Hayden Kleidon (3-48)

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Laidley Touch Association

· Results - Semi-Finals, Monday 3rd June Mixed Games

A Grade

· 1v2 - Uncos 6 def Dirty Ruckers 5

· 3v4 - Layabouts 8 def Gammin 6

B Grade

· 1v2 - Bits ‘n’ Pieces 7 def Sweathogs 6

· 3v4 - Golden Oldies 6 def Sitting Ducks 4

C Grade

· 1v2 - Halfbacks & Halfwits won on a forfeit by Mob Up

· 3v4 - Underachievers 12 def Rovers Mx 11

D Grade

· 1v2 - 434Run 14 def Sambuca’s 0

· 3v4 - Need a Sub 14 def Tigers 3

Men’s Games

A Grade

· 1v2 - Waterboys 9 def Gammin 4

· 3v4 - Penetrators 11 def Rovers 6

Jodie’s racing in the mud

By Jacob Hayden

Esk hard enduro motorcyclist Jodie Chapman is on the frontline of women’s development in the sport, building her own confidence to race amongst the best in the Australian Hard Enduro Championships.

Chapman travelled to Murphys Creek on the weekend of 4-5 June for a Queensland Enduro junior and women’s development event, hosted by the Toowoomba Motorcycle Club.

Previously she raced in Round 1 of the Hard championships at Mt Kosciusko and at Manar Park in Boondooma for the junior and women’s development series.

Chapman said she gave both events a good shot and enjoyed herself, considering it was her first time competing.

“I just want to be a number out there and help the development side of it go, because women haven’t podiumed in the top three positions in competitions in the last couple of years,” she said.

“So it’s about getting them out there and encouraging them to not be intimidated.”

Saturday at Murphys Creek was a sprint format race, which was rained out.

“By the third sprint the track became almost impassable with the amount of rain,” Chapman said.

“A heap of competitors, a lot of females particularly, were stuck out on the track not able to get up certain areas.

“We got together with a group of sweeps and worked as a team to make sure everyone completed the race, which was awesome.”

Chapman’s partner James Wager is the president of the Toowoomba club and assisted with the sweeps on Saturday, ensuring all riders returned safely.

Sunday was a time card format and despite an early crash Chapman managed to bring home 2nd place, impressing herself.

“I shocked myself because I was almost going to be a DNF on the first round because I crashed my bike and broke all my front plastics,” she said.

“I can’t ride without them, your bike obviously has to be safe.”

In a time card format, racers are given an exact start time and must complete two test races and a trail ride within the allocated ninety minutes.

“I raced into the pit, stole plastics off of

James’ bike and put them on mine, and then managed to get myself down to the starting line exactly on my allocated minute to start,” Chapman said.

“I was just waiting at the end of the day at presentations with everyone else and cheering along, next thing you know my name was called and I was like ‘what, really?’”

Chapman said the Manar Park and Murphys Creek events helped build her confidence and speed.

“Speed has always been something I’ve struggled with, I’m not a super fast rider, so doing these events is building my speed because there are a lot more sprints involved,” she said.

“There are some amazing, fast women coming up in the sport which is really good.”

She plans to attend the Hard championship’s ‘Dog and Bone Extreme’ event at Tenterfield on 29-30 June, alongside Wager and Fordsdale rider Brian White.

Have a swing and score a free golfing birdie in Laidley

By Jesse Hamilton

The Laidley Golf Club is inviting all to have a swing as they host four free sessions from June to September to inspire beginners.

Funded through the Active Women and Girls Program, the sessions will be taught by PGA Professional Golfer Lee Harrington from the Gold Coast Golf School.

Laidley Golf Club women’s captain Judy Logan said it is all about promoting interest among junior players and seniors who have yet to pick up a club.

“We’re welcoming ladies and girls, and if there’s some men and some junior boys, we’re happy for them to come too,” she said.

“It’s not just our own club members, we’re happy to host people from anywhere because it’s all about more people playing golf.

“[Lee Harrington] is a professional golfer

from the coast involved with the state juniors, so we’re very fortunate to have her.”

Sessions will be held on 23 June, 28 July, 11 August, and 8 September with those interested able to contact club member Cheryl Sternberg on 0438 617 265.

Logan said interest for the women’s game in Laidley continues to be on the rise.

“We’ve got really strong ladies’ competition at the moment,” she said.

“Around the Lockyer, Somerset, and Boonah area, in the smaller clubs, we’ve got among the most number of ladies that are playing.”

Laidley Golf Club recently had four members compete in April’s Queensland Women’s Country Stroke and Stableford Championships in Townsville for the first time in a decade.

Laidley Golf Club A grade golfers Linda Knopke, Barbara Panzram, Skyla Taylor and Cheryl Sternberg.

Picture: LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Jodie Chapman at the Queensland Enduro junior and women’s event hosted by Toowoomba Motorcycle Club at Murphys Creek. Picture: TROY PEARS

Chapman is building her confidence through the Women’s Enduro Development Series so she can return to compete in the Australian Hard Enduro Championship. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Chapman (middle) placed 2nd on Sunday for the time card format, despite a crash in the first round.

Bowls ladies visit Laidley

By Jacob Hayden

Laidley Bowls Club hosted its two-day Ladies Carnival on 4-5 June, welcoming clubs from across the region.

Ladies president Shirley Reck said the club used the event to raise money for the club.

“All the ladies look forward to it every year,” Reck said.

Many visiting players complemented the club on its home-cooked meals and hospitality.

Ladies visited Laidley from Algester, Caloundra, Drayton, Ipswich United, Lowood, Salisbury, Toowoomba, North Toowoomba and West Toowoomba bowls clubs.

“Some games were really close, there wasn’t much difference in the points,” Reck said.

“It always comes down to the last end, really.”

Event results as follows:

· Winners: Dell Clark, Val Mahony, Sue Ramsay and Lyn Reck from North Toowoomba.

· 2nd: Salisbury team

· 3rd: Toowoomba team

· Round Winners: Ipswich United, North Ipswich, Caloundra, Laidley and Ipswich United.

Round 3 winners, Caloundra.

Round 4 winners, Laidley.

Second place: Salisbury team.