The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 31st January 2024

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THIS MARCH, we will go to the polls to vote for our councillors and mayors.

We believe in unbiased, balanced, and fair reporting.

As the campaigns get underway, I’d like to advise you on how we will be handling the election coverage.

We will give every candidate the opportunity to have their say.

Nominate to become Nanango Youth Member for Parliament MEMBER for Nanango Deb Frecklington, is encouraging young people from the Nanango Electorate to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango at the upcoming 2024 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.

Deb said nominations are now open for this year’s youth parliament which kicks off with a launch weekend from 12-14 April in Brisbane at Parliament House.

“More than 90 young people aged 15 to 25 will be selected to discuss the issues facing our youth and develop legislation that they will debate later in the year,” Deb said.

“These young parliamentarians are selected to represent the 93 Queensland electorates based on their enthusiasm, ability to represent their communities and interest and passion for issues affecting Queensland.

“Four Indigenous members will also be selected to participate.

“These types of opportunities are so important

Each candidate will be given an equal amount of editorial and photographic space to share what they would like voters to know about them.

We are planning this for February, after nominations have closed but before pre-polling opens.

There will be no editorial coverage promoting a candidate’s campaign outside of this.

Any and all candidates

have the option to advertise in our paper as part of their campaign, in any edition they choose.

All advertising we receive will be identi such, as per Australian Electoral Commission guidelines.

I look forward to meeting our new and returning candidates.

for our young people so we can encourage them to get involved and learn more about how they can initiate change to tackle issues and help improve our communities.

“All Youth Members are involved in meetings, mentoring, training and research to help produce Bills debated at Parliament House during the residential week in Brisbane from 22-28 Sept.

“Applications for the 2024 program close on 9th February, so I would encourage anyone interested to get in quick.

“Youth Parliament teaches young people about the government decision-making process, while providing an excellent leadership

opportunity for those who may one day become our future decision makers.”

2023 Nanango Youth Member, Hannah Woodard-White said being the Youth Member for Nanango was a fantastic experience.

“The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament is an amazing program and has honestly changed my life for the better. It was an honour being the Youth Member for Nanango and I am excited to say I will also be on the Executive team in 2024,” Hannah said.

For more information about the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament and to access the application form, go to ymcaqueensland.

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Deb Frecklington MP Member for Nanango

Upgrades to nbn Fixed Wireless network

Work has continued on upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless network in Minden South and Prenzlau.

The investment in the nbn Fixed Wireless and nbn Sky Muster satellite network is on track to be completed by around December 2024.

When complete, the investment will expand the reach of the existing nbn Fixed Wireless footprint by up to 50%, as well as enabling two new high speed fixed wireless plans.

The tower upgrades will mean some planned outages that may impact homes and businesses and their ability to use their nbn service while the work is underway.

For more information and to register for updates, visit www.nbnco. com.au/blog/the-nbnproject/delivering-a-better-broadband-experience-for-the-bush nbn co

2023 Nanango Youth Member, Hannah Woodard-White with Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.

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Elevating mental health support for future rugby league stars

BY JESSE HAMILTON

LOCKYER local Alexis

Gatt shared the significance of having a mental health support network in junior rugby on January 23, as she embraced her new role as a Queensland Rugby League (QRL) support squad champion.

As one of 40 QRL support squad members in Queensland, Mrs Gatt said the role provided a guidance system previously unavailable to junior players, offering a channel for them to express their personal challenges.

“External factors can affect how someone plays a sport, you don’t know what’s going on with someone in their home life,” she said.

“They might just need someone to pull them aside and ask what’s been going on and if they’re ok.”

Mrs Gatt said QRL aimed

to have to a support squad member at all junior rugby league clubs across the state and said the role combined her love of rugby with her passion for supporting

children.

“We’re teaching them about respecting each other, their coaches, behaviour, and bullying,” she said.

“When I was younger, I

battled with a lot of bullying and had mental health issues because of the way I was treated.

“I have a physical disability, which has stopped me

from doing a lot of the sports that I loved.

“Having this role come up, it is my love of football and my love of supporting children.”

Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Rosewood

THE BANKS of Masons

Gully in Rosewood will be improved with a special community planting day in celebration of World Wetlands Day on February 3.

Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said council Bushcare volunteers and West Moreton Landcare Group would host the planting at Masons Gully on John Street, Rose-

wood this Saturday.

“This is a great way to support a local Bushcare site while improving waterway health and learning more about the importance of wetlands and the whole community is invited to attend,” Cr Milligan said.

“Wetlands and waterways are crucial in our city – especially areas that convey stormwater such as Masons Gully, which help clean water by filtering

and absorbing nutrients and pollutants from urban run-off.”

Division 4 Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said the planting event would benefit the local environment.

“This planting event will feature many native riparian species that play an important role in this waterway health function, such as lomandra, tall sedge, blue flax lily, common rush and native grasses,” Cr

Kunzelmann said.

Masons Gully Bushcare group leader Chris Rinehart said 100 metres of the gully would be planted at the event, extending more than 20 years of work at the site.

“The plantings will provide erosion control and stabilisation for the banks of the gully, as well as increasing habitat for butterflies, insects and frogs,” Mrs Rinehart said.

“It will also help reduce

weeds, by out-competing introduced grasses, as well as add to the aesthetics along the walkway.

“We have included some flowering plants such as Melaleuca.”

Mrs Rinehart said the Bushcare group meet for a working bee on the second Saturday of each month, weather permitting, and new volunteers are welcome.

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OPMENTS APPROVED

SOMERSET Regional Council

(SRC) has approved a shop and office development on Brisbane Valley Highway and Simpson Street in Fernvale, subject to conditions.

The development will comprise of five separate shop and office tenancies.

The development would include 23 parking spaces, with loading and refuse facilities located at the rear of the site.

NEW BRIDGE

SRC have awarded a tender for the construction of a new bridge at the Scrub Creek Road crossing of the Brisbane River in Braemore.

The new bridge will replace the existing causeway severely damaged as part of the February 2022 floods and is being replaced under the State and Federal Government’s Betterment program.

The new concrete bridge will replace the old causeway and improve flood immunity for the Scrub Creek Road.

BVRT TRAILHEAD PLANS

SRC have adopted a final concept masterplan for the Linville Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Trailhead, including a camping area.

Adoption of the master plan will allow council officers to finalise detailed designs, before seeking further community consultation.

REVISED BUDGET

SRC’S budget for 2023/2024 will increase in size following amendments made as part of the budget review process.

At the Ordinary Meeting on January 24, CEO Andrew Johnson said council had approved changes which would result in overall budgeted expenditure of $151 million.

Junior rugby league players Jacinta Gatt, Jake Bowe, Elliott Gelens, Lily-Grace Williamson, Ashanti Gatt, Coby Mohr, and Charlie Wheeler with QRL support squad champion Alexis Gatt at Cahill Park on January 23 talking mental health support in rugby league.

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Community drive helps kids get ready for back to school

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SCHOOL students started the year well equipped thanks to the generosity of donors and sponsors of Lockyer Community Centre’s Back to School Drive.

The centre raised money to provide families in need with vouchers to purchase uniforms, shoes, and school supplies.

Lockyer Community Centre coordinator Gillian Holton said the drive helped families in Gatton and the surrounding areas with the cost of sending their children back to school.

“There were 58 children, and that equates back to 27 families,” she said.

“We all know families are struggling.

“It comes up every night on the news, that cost of liv-

Lockyer Community Centre’s Back to School Drive raised $4,350 to help 58 children get their uniforms, shoes, and school supplies for the new year. Centre coordinator Gillian Holton said the community was incredibly generous with their donations.

ing is biting a lot of people.

“It’s really great that the community pulls together and can make donations.”

The Back to School

Drive was the beneficiary of Grantham Fuels’ 2024 community calendar, which contributed $300 to the initiative.

John Holland Group generously donated $2,000 and an anonymous community member donated $1,000.

This was supplemented

by school bus money boxes at retail outlets for people to make cash donations and Sponsor a Child donations given to the centre directly.

In total, $4,350 was raised for the drive.

“Without that support, we wouldn’t have been able to deliver what we delivered,” Mrs Holton said.

Families were provided with vouchers to local shops to ensure children had the equipment they needed to start the school year off on the right foot.

Lockyer Community Centre manager Linda Roberts thanked the donors and staff for an ‘outstanding’ drive.

“I would like to make mention and acknowledge Michelle Casten for her efforts in making this initiative achieve positive outcomes,” she said.

Chorister and community workshops for Easter performance

THERE was plenty to sing about at the first of a series of choir workshops in Laidley on January 27.

Something to Sing

About Choir were joined by singers Naomi Yu and Hainian Yu for their new project, ‘Sing Together A New Song’.

The musicians have joined the Laidley choir several times to share their expertise.

“What we’re doing this year is sort of an extension

of what we did last year, working with the choir in monthly workshops on

different aspect of singing technique and musicality and choir singing togeth-

er,” Mr Yu said.

“But also this time the focus is on involving more of the community by making them open workshops as well.”

The choir are working on several hymns from John Stainer’s The Crucifixion, composed in 1887, to be performed around Easter time.

“It’s got a series of solo songs... as well as some dramatic choruses were people act as the crowd

in the Passion story,” Mr Yu said.

“But then interspersed among it are five really beautiful hymns, which are sort of the central part of this whole piece.”

The choir will be joined by Brisbane music group Lucem Vitae for the final performance.

The next workshop is on February 17 and members of the community are welcome.

GRACE CRICHTON

Madden steps down, by-election to be confirmed

MEMBER for Ipswich West Jim Madden announced his resignation from State Parliament on January 26.

Premier Steven Miles will recommend the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, call the Ipswich West by-election for Saturday 16 March, 2024.

The date coincides with local government elections.

“It makes sense, financially and administratively, to hold the by-election on the same date as the local government elections,” Dr Miles said.

Mr Madden said he made the decision after careful consideration.

“But as I indicated in my Letter of Resignation while I was resigning from State Parliament I am not resigning from public life,” Mr Madden said.

“It is my intention to contest the forthcoming Ipswich City Council election and stand as a Councillor for Division 4.

“I would like to thank the Ipswich West constituents for supporting me at the three State elections since I was first elected as the Member for Ipswich West in 2015.

“I would also like to thank my Parliamentary colleagues for their friendship and support.

“It has been an absolute honour and privilege to serve in the State Parliament as the Member for Ipswich West.”

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Singers Naomi Yu and Hainian Yu are working with Something to Sing About Choir and community members on a performance of Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’, to be performed at Easter.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Council tesing market to privatise child care centre

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Child Care Centre may move into private hands, after Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) resolved to ‘test the market’ for its potential sale.

Councillors unanimously approved LVRC to begin a tender process to determine private sector interest in acquiring the centre as a ‘going concern’ in its ordinary meeting on January 24.

CEO Ian Church said it would be ‘business as usual’ at the centre during this process.

“There will be no adverse changes to enrolments, and staff salaries, wages and other entitlements will continue to accrue and be paid as normal during this time,” he said.

The council owned and operated business on Dennis Midson Dr, Gatton, was opened in 1989 when child care options in the town were limited.

Now, with several private child care centres in the region, operation of the centre no longer falls into council’s ‘core business’.

Councillor Chris Wilson said running a child care centre was not a space council needed to be in anymore.

“Hopefully, in time, our middle management and upper management can focus on core council business,” he said.

Group Manager Community and Regional Prosperity

Amanda Pugh said a smooth transition was a priority.

“The priority of council is to minimise disruption to the children, the families and the staff at the centre and to find an operator that continues to respect and understand the value of the centre to the Lockyer Valley community,” she said.

Mrs Pugh said there was opportunity for the centre to grow under private ownership.

“A specialised child care centre provider can invest in the centre and add additional services, offer more opportunities, and provide a high level of support to the staff,” she said.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Mr Church said this was the beginning of the process.

“This isn’t a resolution to sell, this a resolution to test the market,” he said.

“There will be further resolution required once we’ve tested the market and we’ve actually got some bidders.

“There will be a decision to sell down the track.”

Queensland Ambulance Services round-up

VEHICLE INTO FLOODWATERS

NINE patients, including six adults and three children, were assessed, however thankfully sustained no

injuries after a vehicle and caravan became trapped in floodwaters on O’Connell Rd at Thagoona on January 28 at 3:13pm. They were safely retrieved

with the assistance of other emergency services.

HOUSE FIRE

No patients were treated, and no transports were required after paramedics

remained on standby at a house fire located on Blokland Crt, Hatton Vale at 9:15pm on January 27.

E-SCOOTER CRASH

A male in his 50s was

transported to Caboolture Hospital with minor injuries following an e-scooter crash on Royston St and Mary St, Kilcoy at 8:42pm on January 26. QAS MEDIA

>> LVRC BRIEFS

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST MOZZIES MOZZIES aren’t just a pain in the neck – they can also carry serious mosquitoborne diseases like Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses.

To reduce the risk of being bitten following heavy rain, residents are encouraged to wear protective clothing and apply insect repellent when going outside, especially at dawn and dusk.

Where possible, the community is also urged to eliminate potential breeding sites around the home by emptying containers that may have filled with rainwater.

MY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

The free online Lockyer Valley Community Directory is easy to use and includes information by community organisations that provide services in the region.

Community members can use the platform to find support services, local interest groups, social and sporting clubs, and a community events calendar.

Popular categories include education, child services, information and counselling, health services, volunteering, community centres, halls and facilities, and accommodation services.

You can also register your own community group to appear on the Community Directory.

The Lockyer Valley Community Directory can be found at www. lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ community-directory

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will ‘test the market’ for potential buyers to take over the Gatton Child Care Centre.

Celebrating the Australian Way

RIGHT: Ella Walsh, Anna Flanagan, and Willow Walsh in Forest Hill.

LEFT: Solo artist Tahnee Georgia from Summerholm played a combination of Aussie classics and originals at the Fairways Tavern.

BELOW: The Fairways Tavern hosted an Australia Day yabby race, with Leftie the Yabby winning the first race of the day worth $105 for the winning punter.

Sarah Bleechmore, Eric Bleechmore, Brent Pope, Helen Mackay, and Don Mackay enjoyed The Lockyer’s Aussie BBQ lunch on Australia Day.

Tom Berndt, Bill Berndt, Sharlie Clerke, Shannon Clerke, Amber Knowles, Dave Knowles, and Reese Knowles at The Lockyer in Forest Hill on Australia Day.

Justin ‘Brawny’ Brawn, Laura Brawn, Frankie Mullen, and Titch Mullen at The Lockyer. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON, JESSE HAMILTON, JACOB HAYDEN.

LEFT: Solo artis Summerh us the F ra for ka n Austra

Frankie Cannell from Esk with Danya Jassim and Bumpy the 10-year-old common wombat at the Somerset Civic Centre.

Jamie Bichel and Mariah Demonte cooked an Australian Day menu that included lunchtime favourites, pulled pork burgers and sausage on bread at the Fairways Tavern.

AUSTRALIA DAY

Aussie heritage celebrated proudly

LOCALS and visitors

immersed themselves in the Lockyer Valley’s rich history at the Laidley Pioneer Village and Gatton Historical Village to celebrate Australia Day.

Laidley had plenty of attractions, including blacksmith displays, sheep shearing, and traditional dance performances.

Gatton unveiled a special memorial plaque to honour the armed forces who had

served from the Lockyer Valley region during their flag-raising ceremony.

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Laidley Pioneer Village publicity officer Ron Johnstone said Australia Day provided a wonderful chance to join together and journey into the past.

“It’s so important for remembering our history,” he said.

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BELOW: Lockyer Valley Highland Dancers performed the strathspey and highland reel dance at the Laidley Pioneer Village.

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by Ben Jackson - Pharmacist

How to protect yourself from the sun!

In Australia each year more than 2,000 people die of skin cancer.

Skin cancer is common in Australia. Approximately two-thirds of Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. As summer approaches, these statistics should serve as a wake-up call to all Australians about the importance of sun protection.

Types of skin cancer: Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia. Over 750,000 people each year are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers in Australia.

Melanoma is the third most common cancer affecting Australians (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer).. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented simply by ensuring good sun protection.

Solar keratosis is another form of skin cancer. These are more commonly known as sunspots. New therapies are now available to treat pre-cancerous solar keratosis. These spots can vary in appearance, may appear scaly, rough or

wart-like and are common on sites frequently exposed to the sun, such as the backs of the hands and the face.

The ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ campaign, initiated over 35 years ago, has been recognised as one of Australia’s most successful health campaigns. The campaign has more recently been modified to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’ (referring to seeking shade and sliding on wraparound sunglasses to prevent sun damage). A combination of these sun protection measures along with getting to know your skin and regularly checking so you can pick up on any changes are the keys to reducing skin cancer risk

It is important to get to know your own skin and identify sun damage. A first step is to check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have doubts about any changes either in skin appearance or in the colour of moles and freckles. A new spot or an existing spot that changes in colour, size or shape should be checked by your doctor. Your pharmacist can help you to choose the best sunscreen for your skin and provide advice on how to be SunSmart.

Artist Robbie Greer sketches drawings of iconic Lockyer Valley buildings. Pictured with his drawing of The Laidley Pioneer Village’s Gaol House.

LEFT: Gatton and District Historical Society groundsmen Richard Smith forging rubik twist handles for shed tools.

2nd Light Horse Lockyer Troop members Trooper Bailey, Sister Alexander, and Trooper Embrey at the Laidley Pioneer Village.

AUSTRALIA DAY

Awards celebrate citizens who make the Lockyer Valley thrive

THE LOCKYER Valley community came together to celebrate Australia Day at the 2024 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.

Scout Commissioner, JP, and committed volunteer Karen Nawratzki was named 2024 Lockyer Valley Citizen of the Year.

Mayor Tanya Milligan said Ms Nawratzki has made an extensive contribution to the Lockyer Valley community through volunteering across multiple local organisations.

“Karen leads by her commitment to helping others and the Lockyer Valley as a community, and for that we applaud her,” she said.

Bob and Julie Porter were presented with the Mayoral Award for 2024.

“Owners of Porters Plainland Hotel from 1976 through to 2010, Bob and Julie grew this iconic local business while still volunteering their time to a raft of local organisations, including the Gatton Leagues Club, the Lockyer

Race Club as well as local kindergartens and schools,” Cr Milligan said.

“I love their pride of place for this region and while they are now retired, they remain as fully invested in our community as ever.”

The ceremony at the Gatton Shire Hall also included a citizenship ceremony, where 19 people shared their stories of coming to Australia and their joy at receiving their citizenships.

2024 AWARDS WINNERS:

 Citizen of the Year: Karen Nawratzki

 Young Citizen of the Year: Taylah Horne

 Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Tara Reinke

 Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Macie Whiting

 Event of the Year: Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation Annual Luncheon

 Community Organisation of the Year: Spirit of the Valley Events Inc

 Mayoral Award: Bob and Julie Porter

The Lockyer Valley welcomed a host of new Australian citizens at the Gatton Shire Hall on Friday. Some have lived in Australia for a few years, some many decades, and after taking their pledge at the ceremony are now officially Australians.

Junior Sportsperson of the Year was Awarded to Macie Whiting. Macie has exceled in many sports and has played softball at netball at the state level.

Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation Annual Luncheon was awarded Event of the Year. The luncheon, held at Porters Plainland Hotel in May 2023, raised more than $78,000. The foundation raises funds for the Australian Centre for Complex Integrated Surgical Solutions (ACCISS).

Karen Kawratzki is the Lockyer Valley’s Citizen of the Year. Karen has dedicated 20 years to Scouts as leader and most recently as Scout Commissioner. She has also volunteered her time as a Justice of the Peace at Gatton library for 40 years.

The Young Citizen of the Year is Taylah Horne, pictured with Mayor Tanya Milligan. Taylah was a pivotal member of the Touch Football Excellence Program at Laidley State High School, she was awarded The Tabeel Community Service Award and The Australian Olympic Change Award, and is involved in several sporting clubs.

Tara Reinke was named Senior Sportsperson of the Year. In 2023, Tara spent the winter season in Canberra playing for the Canberra Raiders NRLW team. On top of her rugby league success, she is also a record-breaking power lifter.

Julie (left) and Bob (seated) Porter were awarded the Mayoral Award at the Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards. It was a day to celebrate for the Porter family. Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation, founded by Shelley Porter and named for her son Maddox Porter, also received an award. They are pictured with family members.

LEFT: Spirit of the Valley Events Inc. was named Community Organisation of the Year. The Award was accepted by president Idell Wadley (left). Founded in 2017, the volunteer-run organisation has hosted more than 25 events in the Lockyer Valley. These events have raised more than $400,000, which are invested back into the community through free events, equipment loans, and sponsorships.

AUSTRALIA DAY

Somerset’s finest and freshest

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SOMERSET celebrated its finest and freshest citizens on Australia Day at the Somerset Citizenship and Awards Ceremony.

A total of 31 conferees made the pledge at the Somerset Civic Centre on January 26, hailing from the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Russia, and Philippines.

Following the citizenship ceremony, Somerset Australia Day ambassador, paediatrician and fundraiser Dr Robert McGregor and Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann presented the region’s Australia Day Awards nominees and winners with their certificates.

Unfortunately, Somerset Citizen of the Year 2024 James Wager was not able to attend the proceedings. His father Rob Wager accepted the award and spoke on James’ behalf.

“James donates a staggering amount of time to our community… many hundreds of hours every year and in ways many people don’t see

or understand,” Mr Wager said.

“By taking time off work to manage the recent fires in the region he has used all his holiday leave from his job.

“There are volunteer firies all over Somerset who put in just as much time as James… and James doesn’t feel worthy to be singled out.

“He wants it known that he is accepting this award on their behalf too.”

AWARD WINNERS

 Citizen of the Year: James Wager

 Sports Award: Nicole Rowling

 Event of the Year: Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair

 Community Group of the Year: Esk Men’s Shed Inc.

 Arts and Culture Award: Jim Filmer

LEFT: Nicole Rowling was proud to win the Somerset Sports Award for her achievements representing the state and country in blind cricket.

The Esk Men’s Shed were proud to win Somerset Community Group of the Year, with another nomination for Citizen of the Year for secretary Paul Clifford.

Rhyza Sarmiento (right) celebrated becoming an Australian citizen at the Somerset Citizenship and Awards ceremony, pictured with Grand and Mikhyra Sarmiento taking home their free tree.

Somerset’s newly recognised Australian citizens made the pledge at a ceremony in Esk on January 26.

Somerset Citizen of the Year James Wager’s father Rob Wager accepted James’ award on his behalf, pictured with Somerset Australia Day ambassador, paediatrician and fundraiser Dr Robert McGregor (left) and Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann (right). PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

The Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair took home the Somerset Event of the Year Award, accepted on stage by Valley of the Lakes Garden Club president Kerri Melville.

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Style and versatility in Transit family

FORD’S all-new Transit Custom range in Australia is set to double, with confirmation that the stylish Transit Custom Sport Van, and versatile Transit Custom Sport Double Cab, will both be offered to local customers in 2024.

The two new additions will arrive alongside the already confirmed Transit Custom Trend Short- and Long-Wheelbase, and offer Australian businesses a commercial vehicle which doesn’t compromise on looks, comfort or capability.

First added to the Transit Custom family in 2019, the Sport series vans add handsome exterior styling elements with a unique body kit and sport stripes and are highly sought after by customers wanting to make a visual statement.

With the addition of the two new variants, the engine and transmission is un-

changed, with the 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBlue Diesel engine fitted to all Transit Custom variants.

Paired with an eight-speed

automatic transmission, 125kW and 390Nm is delivered to the front wheels.

Despite its added style, the Transit Custom Sport doesn’t

compromise on substance, boasting a GCM of 5525kg and GVM of 3025kg, allowing owners to tow and haul cargo with confidence.

The 2002kg kerb weight means the Transit Custom Sport Van lives up to the legendary capability of the nameplate with more than a

tonne of payload capacity.

The Transit Custom Double Cab has a kerb weight of 2171kg, resulting in 854kg of payload capacity.

Transit Custom will have a maximum braked towing capacity of 2500kg3.

Transit Custom Sport Double Cab boosts people-carrying ability, with space for five occupants versus the three available in all other Transit Custom variants thanks to the addition of a second row of seats.

This allows owners to choose a Transit Custom that fits into their busy work and life schedules, with people and load carrying versatility unmatched in the range.

Both can also be optioned with a rear liftgate instead of the standard rear barndoors for $700, while the Transit Custom Sport can be fitted dual side load doors without windows as a $1,000 option.

The Transit Custom Sport blends style and substance with unique exterior styling to stand out from the crowd

Pasture dieback spreads across southeast Qld

GRAZIERS are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland.

Principal Agronomist Stuart Buck said pasture dieback previously only affected high-yielding sown-grass pastures in regions with more than 600mm of average annual rainfall but is spreading into drier districts of southern and central Queensland.

“Graziers should be on the lookout for symptoms during the summer growing season, when pasture dieback is easier to detect,” he said.

“Initial symptoms include leaf discoloration and unthrifty growth before the pasture dies in patches.

“The dead patches are then colonised by broadleaf weeds or legumes, both of which are unaffected by pasture dieback.”

Suspected pasture dieback should be reported through the Pasture Dieback App, which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play, or by calling DAF on 13 25 23.

Pasture dieback research continues through the Queensland Pasture Resilience Program, a partnership between DAF and Meat & Livestock Australia through the MLA Donor Company.

Principal Pasture Agronomist Stuart Buck in dieback affected pasture.

PHOTO: QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT

Zero net emissions goal for Australian agriculture funded

AN alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.

The Zero Net Emissions Agricultural Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) is an initiative brokered by The University of Queensland and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and involves a consortium of 73 partners across industry, education, and government.

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation director and interim CEO Matthew Morell said

there was no time to waste.

“Reducing emissions across Australian agriculture is a significant challenge given the diversity of agricultural products we produce, the unique challenges presented by our environmental conditions, and the need for new technology to drive emissions down,” Prof Morell said.

“The collaboration includes 16 major industry groups, all six state governments and the Northern Territory, 10 universities, three Indigenous organisations and many SMEs and grower groups.”

ZNE-Ag CRC chair Dr Debra Cousins said it was

gratifying to see the government support the CRC bid.

“The national collaboration has secured $300 million in funding over 10 years, with the Federal Government’s contribution of $87 million making it the largest CRC in the program’s history,” Dr Cousins said.

“There’s an economic imperative if we want Australian agriculture to be valued at $100 billion by 2030.

“The ZNE-Ag CRC will develop technologies and solutions to reduce emissions in agriculture, mitigating risks to future investment and trade and securing the economic future of our industry.”

The Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre aims to catalyse industry, community and government action to achieve zero net emissions from agriculture from 2040, and below zero net emissions by 2050.

PHOTO: QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT

Flock swap for show society a success

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LOCALS flocked to the Gatton Showgrounds on January 27 to take part in the first Rooster Amnesty.

The Gatton Show Society initiative was an opportunity for people to surrender their unwanted poultry, including roosters, chickens, ducks, and more, in a humane and sustainable way.

Likewise, anyone looking to add to their flock could select from the poultry up for adoption.

Event organiser Jack Murphy said the turn out was greater than he expected.

“We’ve had an incredible morning with people coming in, bringing all their unwanted roosters and poultry,” he said.

“I was expecting at least 100, and we got that within the first 25 minutes of being open.

“It’s been a really incred-

ible roll-out and it really shows the need for this in the region.”

Mr Murphy said roosters can become an issue in sub-

urban settings when families receive young chicks.

“Roosters are quite an issue because a lot of people can’t have them in town,” he

said.

“A lot of the people that have come in have said they got birds through kindy, or they bought some day-old

chicks.

“This is a service we’re providing to help deal with that problem.”

Of the 303 birds surren-

dered, 183 were adopted on the day.

“People either want them for new blood in their flock or to eat,” Mr Murphy said.

“We’re understanding that people are doing it tough and this is a great opportunity for them to get some fresh produce.”

The remaining 120 birds were rehomed to Darling Downs Zoo.

The event raised $1,474 for the Gatton Show Society through donations.

“All of the money that’s donated for either adopting the birds or surrendering them is all going back into our show society to help run our poultry pavilion,” Mr Murphy said.

It is the first time the Gatton Show Society has held a Rooster Amnesty and the response showed the service is in demand.

“It’s a relatively new idea,” Mr Murphy said.

Gatton Show Society’s Jack Murphy organised a Rooster Amnesty on January 27, giving locals the chance to surrender unwanted poultry or adopt new birds for their flocks, with a higher than anticipated response.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

FRUIT:

LEMONS: Eureka No1 $60-$100[$82.50]

13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $80-$100[$90]

BulkCP, Eureka No1 $80-$110[$95] CP, Eureka No2 $40-$70[$58] BulkCP.

MANGOES: Kensington Pride $20$40[$28.50] 18LCtn, Kensington Pride

Extra Mareeba $30-$40[$33.50] SLTray, Kensington Pride No2 $10-$20[$15]

SLTray, R2E2 No1 $20-$40[$33] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $24-$36[$31]

SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $24$36[$30.60] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $15-$36[$29.30] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $15-$36[$26.90] SLTray.

VEGETABLES:

BEANS: Broad $5-$6[$5.50] Best $7.20 Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$5[$4.50]

Best $6 Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $3-$5[$4.40] Best $7 Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1-$2.50[$1.85]

Best $3 Kg, Snake Loose $7-$11[$10]

Best $12 Kg.

BEETROOT: $1.40-$2.60[$2] Bunch, Large $6-$12[$8] 10KgBag, Medium $10$16[$12] 10KgBag, Small $6-$12[$8] 10KgBag, Baby $2-$3[$2.70] Bunch, Golden $20-$36[$26.60] Best $40 10KgBag, Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch.

BROCCOLI: $1.20-$3[$2.30] Kg, No1 $16-$30[$18.60] Best $32 8KgIPk, No2 $12-$16[$14] Best $20 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $18-$24[$21.20] 2.4Kg.

BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $5$6[$5.50] Each, Ballhead Large $4-$5[$4.50] Each, Ballhead Medium $3-$3.50[$3.25] Each, Red 80c$1.50[$1.15] Each, Red No1 $12$20[$18] Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $20-$36[$33.20] Carton.

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

CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $16-$26[$22]

Best $30 Carton, No2 $8-$16[$12.20]

Best $20 Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22]

Best $26 2KgCtn.

CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $20$36[$28.80] Best $40 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $16-$20[$18] Best $24 16KgCtn.

CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch, Choisum $1.20-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$1.80[$1.50] Best $2 Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20-$1.60[$1.50] Best $1.80 Bunch.

EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $22-$28[$25]

Best $30 6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$24[$22] 6KgCtn, Continental $14$20[$17] 7KgCtn, Purple $12-$20[$15] 7KgTray, Purple $12-$18[$17] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $18$24[$22] Best $26 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16-$24[$19] 7KgTray.

KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $1.40$2.80[$1.75] Best $3 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$13] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $18-$24[$21]

Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $14-$24[$20]

Best $30 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12]

Carton, Headed No1 $16-$32[$28.60]

Best $36 Carton, Headed No2 $6$14[$12] Carton, Hearts $12-$16[$14]

Best $20 Carton, Open Varieties $8$14[$11] Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $10-$12[$11] Best $14 Carton, Open Varieties Green Oak $10-$14[$13]

Best $16 Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $10-$14[$13] Best $16 Carton.

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $6-$9[$8] Best $10 Kg, Cups $5-$7[$6.50] Kg, Flats $6$9[$8] Best $10 Kg.

PARSLEY: Continental $1.60-$2[$1.80] Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $2$2.50[$2.30] Bunch, English Large Bunch $1.60-$2.20[$1.90] Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.20-$2[$1.70] Bunch.

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

SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1.20$1.60[$1.55] Best $1.80 Bunch.

SILVERBEET: Sleeves $1.20-$3[$2.44]

Best $3.50 Bunch, No1 Full-cut $1.20$2.40[$2] Best $2.80 Bunch.

SQUASH: Gold $16-$30[$23] 18LCtn,

Gold No1 Large $18-$26[$22] Best $30 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $20$36[$28.40] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $18-$30[$24.40] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $24-$40[$34.40]

Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $24-$40[$33.40] Best $45 9LCtn.

SWEET CORN: No1 $24-$36[$28.20]

Best $40 18LCtn, No2 $12-$20[$16] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $24-$45[$36.50] Best $50 18LCtn.

TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$1.60[$1.40]

Best $2 250gLP, Egg Extra $30$40[$33.80] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $28-$34[$29.80] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $26-$34[$28.40] Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $22$30[$24.80] Best $32 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $22-$32[$25.80]

Best $36 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small $16$22[$19] Best $24 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $18-$24[$21] Best $26 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $8-$20[$14] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $30-$40[$33.80] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$20[$18] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $20-$32[$26.20] Best $34 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $20-$32[$27.20] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $20-$34[$28] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $18-$26[$21.40] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $20-$30[$25.20] Best $32 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $16$24[$18.40] 10KgCtn.

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

ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $36-$50[$41] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8-$18[$13] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201-250 $12-$20[$16] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $18-$32[$28] Best $34 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $16-$24[$20] Best $26 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $16-$32[$28] Best $36 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $24-$34[$30] Best $36 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn.

HEAVY VEGETABLES:

ONIONS: Brown $1-$1.60[$1.30] Best $2 1KgBag, Brown Large 76-90mm

$12-$20[$16] 20KgBag, Brown Medium 61-75mm $18-$24[$21] 15KgCtn, Brown Medium 61-75mm $10-$20[$18] 20KgBag, Brown Small 45-60mm Jarer $14-$18[$17] 20KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $10-$16[$14] 10KgBag, Brown VSmall <45mm Pickler $26-$30[$29] 20KgBag, Salad Red $2-$3[$2.40] 1KgBag, Salad Red Large 76-90mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $8-$14[$11] 10KgBag, Salad Red Medium 61-75mm $20-$26[$25] 10KgCtn, Salad Red Small 45-60mm Jarer $10-$16[$11] 10KgBag, White $32-$40[$35] 10KgCtn. POTATOES: Brushed White $22-$34[$29] 20KgBag, Brushed White $3.40$5[$4.20] 5KgBag, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $36-$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn, Washed Red Large $28$32[$30] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Large $36-$40[$38] 20KgBag, Washed Red Medium $32-$36[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed Red Medium $32-$40[$34] 20KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$30] 15KgBag, Washed Red Small $28-$36[$33] 20KgBag, Washed White $4.50-$6[$5] 5KgBag, Washed White Large $17$24[$22] 15KgBag, Washed White Large $22-$32[$25] 20KgBag, Washed White Medium $30-$36[$31] 15KgBag, Washed White Medium $32-$38[$34] 15KgCtn, Washed White Medium $30-$38[$31] 20KgBag, Washed White Small $30$40[$38] Best $50 15KgBag, Washed White Small $36-$40[$39] Best $50 20KgBag.

PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 80c$1.20[$1] Kg, Butternut $24-$30[$27] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 60c-90c[75c] Best $1 Kg, Butternut No2 60c-70c[65c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 70c-90c[78c] Kg, Jap $12$30[$19.60] Bag, Jap Small 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Jap No1 50c-80c[70c] Best $1 Kg, Jap No2 40c-50c[45c] Kg, Average=[]

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

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Thursday, 25 January 2024.

Beaudesert Saleyards

Saturday January 27

Droughtmaster Steers hit $1640 at Beaudesert. Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. A large number of quality cows & calves came to hand and sold to strong competition from both local and western buyers. Replacement steer & heifers sold to a dearer market with plenty of “would be” buyers going home without cattle. Duncan Cornish, Sarabah, sold Droughtmaster steers 2 1/2 yrs for $1640. Charolais x steers 2 yrs account Glen Hills Pastoral, Palen Creek sold for $1390. Charbray steers 18mths account Rahane Pastoral, Beaudesert, sold for $1370. Droughtmaster steers 2 yrs account Kerry Klan, Peak Crossing sold for $1290. Merillyn Stenzel, Croftby, sold Angus x steers 12 mths for $1300. Charolais x steers 15mths account Jenoff Pty Ltd, Christmas Creek, sold for $1270. Shorthorn x steers 14mths account Michael Cahill, Christmas Creek, sold for $1240. Droughtmaster x steers 15mths account Graeme & Karen Richards, Rathdowney, sold for $1240. Malcom Stenzel, Croftby, sold Charbray steers 12mths for $1160. Droughtmaster weaner steers account Marten Platell, Josephville, sold for $930. R Fischer Family Trust, Woongoolba, sold Droughtmaster x heifers 18 mths for $1570. Charolais x heifers 15 mths account Jenoff Pty Ltd, sold for $1200. Graeme & Karen Richards sold Charbray heifers 15 mths for $1160. Shorthorn x heifers 14 mths account Michael Cahill, sold for $1140. Simental x heifers 12 mths account Golden Pastoral, Mt Cotton sold for $1120. Singh Enterprises, Christmas Creek, sold Droughtmaster heifers 12 mths for $1000. Droughtmaster heifers 12 mths account Glenn & Justine Stanton, Maroon, for $890. Rodney Brook, Tamrookum, sold Euro x heifers 12 mths for $890. Droughtmaster weaner heifers account Marten Platell, sold for $800. Singh Enterprises sold Droughtmaster cows & calves for $1850. Charbray cows & calves account Ralph Neller, Dugandan, sold for $1800. GC Value Finance, Witheren, sold cows & calves for $1750. Serophene Christensen, Rosevale, sold Santa cows & calves for $1700. New Water Feedlot, Tabooba, sold Charbray cows & calves for $1440. Droughtmaster cows & calves account Ralph Neller sold for $1190.

The next Beaudesert Store Sale will be held on Saturday 10th February commencing at 9.30am. Laidley Saleyards

Thursday January 25

A large crowd turned out for Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. A quality yarding of 810 head saw the market firm to dearer, with several new buyers in operation.

Sammog Pty Ltd, Adare, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1900, $1860 & $1820. Peter & Elaine Horrocks, Mt Whitestone, sold lines of cows & calves, with Charbrays making $2000, Droughtmasters $1900, Santa cross $1950, & Brangus $1600 and Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1090 & $910.Paul Poole, Haigslea, sold Brahman cross heifers for $1490, $1430 and $1390. Alan Muirhead, Mt Whitesone, sold a line of Droughtmaster cross feeder steers for $1670. Natalier Farms, Gatton, sold Droughtmaster cross yearlings, with steers making $1440 and heifers $1150. John Sutton, Fordsdale, sold Charolais cross feeder steers for $1650 and weaner steers for $1010. Glen Harrison, Woolmar, sold lines of Charbray weaner heifers for $960, $860 & $790. Metcalf Farms, Gatton, sold milk tooth Santa heifers for $1220 and cows & calves for $1850 & $1700. Grant Schultz, Blacksoil, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster heifers for $1230. The Smith Family, Flagstone Creek, sold Brangus weaner steers for $1070 and heifers for $800. Neville Hoger, Ropeley, sold Charolais cows for $1580 and 6 month old steer calves for $1100 & $960. Emervale, Redbank Creek, sold a pen of mixed breed cows & calves for $1800. Hardmyle Pty Ltd, Forest Hill, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1440 and heifers for $920 & $900. Rockview Industries, Grandchester, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1430. Brent Knopke, Glen Cairn, sold lines of Santa heifers for $1360 and $1320. Janetta Walker, Gatton, sold a Murray Grey bull for $2360 and vealer heifers for $740.

Emily Stariha, Blenheim, sold a pen of medium Braford cows for $1270 and vealers heifers for $710. Vayro Farming, Flagstone Creek, sold Charbray weaner steers for $1050. Terry & Cheryl Ward, Postmans Ridge, sold milk tooth Santa steers for $1390. Philip Andrews, Mt Whitestone, sold Brahman cross steers for $1360. Jim & Eileen O’Keeffe, Ingoldsby, sold Charbray steers calves, 5-6 months, for $980, $890 & $890. Paul & Kylie Brooking, Fordsdale, sold Charolais weaner steers for $980. Hodges Family, Thornton, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $990 & $860. The Lehmann Family, Coolana, sold lines of young Droughtmaster weaner steers for $1040 & $800.

Rodney Neumann, Mt Whitestone, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $975. Ian Lindenmayer, My Sylvia, sold 6 month old Charolais calves, with steers making $940 and heifers $760. Ron Monro, Mt Tarampa, sold a line of mixed breed heifers for $980.

Silverdale Saleyards

Wednesday January 24

538 head. A very good run of export and slaughter cattle came to hand today and sold to strong competition with prices exceeding last week’s

by 10-15c/kg. Heavy feeder steers where also consistent on last week selling to a firm market. Feeder heifers saw a slight rise in price today. Restocker steers and heifers continue to sell to a very strong panel of buyers with top quality lines of steers in high demand.

Pen of heavy cows, Santa, Montauban, 262.2c/ kg. $1710.

Heavy cows, Charbray, DJ & LM Gelhaar, 268.2c/ kg, $1602.

Medium cows, Droughtmaster, K & T O’Reilly, 266.2c/kg, $1552.

Heavy cows, Angus, S & B Ferris, 260.2c/kg, $2055.

Bulls, Brangus, RJ & EM Gabriel, 277.2c/kg, $2162.

Heavy grain assist steers, Santa, RJ Green, 322.2c/kg, $2014.

Heavy steers, Charbray, RB Moon, 329.2c/kg, $2065.

Heavy heifers, Charbray, AC & DJ Sawatzki, 325.2c/kg, $1835.

Heavy feeder steers, Charbray, Kluck Farms, 333.2c/kg, $1395.

Light feeder steers, Santa, Montauban, 432.2c/ kg, $1340.

Light feeder steers, Santa, DI & AI Farmers, 349.2c/kg, $1310.

Feeder heifers, Charolais, D & D Hood, 320.0c/ kg, $1237.

Heavy feeder heifers, Brangus, 3H Holdings, 316.2c/kg, $1328.

Grain assist heifers, Santa, RJ Green, 320.2c/kg, $1580.

Weaner heifers, Santa, Montauban, 305.2c/kg, $900.

Weaner steers, Angus, S & B Ferris, 365.2c/kg, $1015.

Upcoming Silverdale sales:

Silverdale Live Weight Sale 8:30am, Wednesday

31st January.

Silverdale Store Sale 12pm, Saturday 10th February.

Toogoolawah Saleyards

Thursday January 25

Cows & Calves Sell to $2200/unit at Toogoolawah Store Sale

Shepherdson and Boyd reported a yarding of 1255 head of cattle at their store sale on the 25th of January. A quality run of cattle were yarded with improvements in price for all steer and heifer descriptions. In particular the biggest improvements were noticed in the weaner steer price and the heavier end of the backgrounder and trade feeder heifers which was driven by replacement breeder operators. The cow and calf market remained firm to the previous sales strong rates.

JLH Cattle of Eskdale sold a quality pen of export feeder steers for $1660/head. Woodside Cattle Co of Kilcoy sold a quality pen of Charolais X feeder steers 20mths old $1610/ head. Peter Olzard of Blackbutt sold a pen of 4 tooth Droughtmaster X feeder steers for $1530/head. Ty Salisbury of Running Creek sold Charolais X feeder steers 16mths old for $1400/head. James Cook P/L of Moore sold Charolais X steers 14mths old for $1390/head. The Sprenger Family of Marburg sold Droughtmaster X steers 14-16mths old for $1380/ head. R & T Harris of Fernvale sold Charolais X steers 12-14mths old for $1290/head. Leoffric and Marry North of Winenhoe sold a quality pen of Simmental X steers 8mths old for $1230/head. Cair Conditioning of Buaraba Sold Charolais X weaner steers 10mths old for $1200/head. Darcy Pratten of Kilcoy sold a quality pen of Brangus weaner steers 6-8mths old for $1090/head. Cair Conditioning of Buaraba sold Charolais x weaner steers 6mths old for $1140/head. Jasmin Young of Blackbutt sold Angus steers 12mths old for $1100/head. D & R Manson of Kin Kin sold Brangus X steers 8-10mths old for $1010/head.

Preg Tested in calf Brangus X heifers account of JLH Cattle Co of Eskdale sold for $1700/head. Peter Simpson of Commissioners Flat sold Charbray heifers Preg Tested in Calf for $1520/ head. Schuey Bros of Kingaroy sold Droughtmaster heifers 20mths old for $1330/head. James Cook P/L of Moore sold Charolais X heifers 16mths old for $1330/head. Ty Salisbury of Running Creek sold Charolais X feeder heifers 16mths old for $1290/head. Woodside Cattle Co of Kilcoy sold Charolais X heifers 16-18mths old for $1230/head. ATG Pastoral of Kilcoy sold Backgrounder heifers 12-14mths old for $1170/head. Glenvale Partnership of Jimna sold Angus X heifers 12mths old for $1070. The Sprenger Family of Marburg sold Charolais X heifers 12-14mths old for $1000/head. Cair Conditioning of Buaraba sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $790/head. Barnes Grazing of Anduramba sold Santa X weaner heifers $710/head.

Ashley Schefe of Anduramba sold young Droughtmaster Cows with Calves 3 months at foot for $2200/unit. W & T Davis sold middle aged Droughtmaster Cows with calves at foot for $1900/unit. Barnes Grazing of Anduramba sold aged Santa X cows with calves at foot for $1750/unit. Peter Simpson of commissions flat sold aged Brangus X cows and calves for $1580/head. A & H Perrett of Gympie sold aged Charbray X cows and calves for $1520/ unit.

Calls to make insurance affordable

THE REAL Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on both Federal and State Government to better protect homes against natural disasters with programs that would ensure insurance premiums are manageable for all Queenslanders.

A series of natural disasters across the state prompted fears insurance premiums would become unaffordable for more Queensland homeowners.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the cyclone and flooding event in far north Queensland had highlighted the need for an expedited insurance pool in Queensland.

“Home and contents insurance premiums in north Queensland are on average $2,918 per annum, which is 64% higher than southerners,” Ms Mercorella said.

“Further, in North Queensland, higher value Strata [unit] insurance is three times higher than the rest of the country - depending on the location of the property there could be an

even bigger disparity.

“The high insurance premiums are not only prohibitive to some buyers; they also act as a disincentive for construction of new dwellings.”

Ms Mercorella said the Federal Reinsurance Pool

look at all options to make insurance affordable again.

“The REIQ calls on the Queensland Government to commence a program similar to that seen in New Zealand where a small percentage of all home insurance policies is set aside in an investment fund, allowing quick access for consumers in the case of a natural disaster,” she said.

“Further, the state government needs to prioritise natural disaster mitigating infrastructure to aid in bringing down the cost of insurance for residents of these regions that contribute so much to the Queensland economy.

“The lost productivity and impact to small business needs to be addressed to reflect a modern economy.

which commenced July 1, 2023, was a $10 billion Commonwealth Guarantee designed to lower the risk for insurers and to drop premiums accordingly, however insurers have been slow to act with premium reductions

in FNQ.

“It does little to mitigate insurer risk when the scheme includes a 48-hour cessation date after the event, meaning damage which occurs afterward is not covered for insurers – this needs to be

revised to ensure it actually achieves what it sets out to do,” she said.

Ms Mercorella said with a range of natural disasters across Queensland from fires to floods it was time for the Queensland Government to

“As the Queensland Treasurer has indicated, the State has a strong balance sheet, so now is the time to utilise that strength to provide Queenslanders with the ability to insure their properties in an affordable manner no matter their location.”

Major Pat Henriques from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), clears flood damage debris from houses in Gatton, Queensland as part of Operation FLOOD ASSIST 22.

PHOTO: CPL JONATHAN GOEDHART

MOORE WEEKLY STARS Community Noticeboard Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY

Thu Feb 1 - Sun Feb 4

Ken & Annie’s Mini Music Show bush ballads, country, easy listening, Laidley Showgrounds, walk up artists welcome, day visitors welcome, cash only venue, $5 cover charge per person per day, doors open 9.30am, show starts 10am, food van on site, camping $25 per site per day payable to show society, 0408707114

Fri Feb 2

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

Sat Feb 3

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am-11am

Community Hall, ‘a real farmers market’, local farm fresh produce, handmade prodcuts, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast, markets@mulgowiehall.com.au or 0477143787

Taichi Internal Arts Gatton introduction to Tai Chi, 9am-10.30am, Tabeel Retirement VIllage Hall, 91 Alfred St Laidley, open to men and women of 0417744042

Somerset Dam & District Rural Neighbourhood Watch Meeting 3pm

Coronation Hall, Somerset Dam, meet your country neighbours, new ideas welcome. 0419588138

Marburg Dance ‘Coachman’, 7pm, -

sion, 0409481681

Sun Feb 4

Vi and Friends Country Music come and spend a lazy Sunday and play or Creek Community Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $5pp, walk ups welcome, free tea and coffee, cold drinks on sale for $2ea, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share 4630 5143

Country Music at Gatton Senior Citizens Hall 13 North St Gatton, 1st Sun/ mth, 1.30pm, entry $7, refreshments,

Mon Feb 5

Taichi Internal Arts Gatton 1pm2.30pm, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre, 13 North St Gatton, open to men andtion free, 0417744042

Thu Feb 7

Line Dancing Gatton Seniors Centre 13 North St, starts Feb 7 and every following Thursday, 9.30am-11.30am, beginners $7, 0439030677

Sat Feb 10

12pm, plants, live music, delicious morning teas, Tenthill Woodturning, ‘Froth and Bubbles’, fresh local mangoes, local pure honey and so much -

nity Centre Inc. 0418716057

Toogoolawah Pictures ‘The Beekeeper’, Alexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm-9.40pm, children $8, adults

on door, hot dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by message ‘Toogoolawah Pictures’ on Facebook or text/call 0467301924

Sun Feb 11

Bazza’s Country Music Walk Up Show Gatton View Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5

light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098

Sat Feb 17

Acting and Screen Production Workshop with Noosa Film Academy, 10am-3pm, Fernvale Community Hall 32 Banks Creek Rd, all ages welcome, tickets complimentary, bookings essential

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Senior Citizens Hall 13 North St, 3rd Sat/mth,

Marburg Dance ‘Rae Blinco’, ValenHall, $15 admission, 0417645127

Fri Feb 23

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza

chairs, 3 Hot Food Vendors and 1 Hot/ Cold Dessert Vendor, 0437110789

Sat Feb 24

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip Caloundra Cruise, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am, 54216468

Toogoolawah Picturesexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm9.40pm, children $8, adults $10, fami-

dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by message ‘Toogoolawah Pictures’ on Facebook or text/call 0467301924

Sun Feb 25

Country Music Concert Gatton Senior Citizens Hall, 13 North St Gatton, starts 2pm, entertainers: Dianna, Lindsey, Peter Simpson, Terry Gordon, Robbie Waters, cost $25, bookings phone

Thu Feb 29

Laidley Garden Club Bus Trip Beauvale Day Lilly Farm, leaving Gatton 7.15am, Laidley 7.30am, bookings 0413136861

January 29 – February 4, 2024

ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Mercury, Venus and Mars (your ruler) are activating your career/reputation/life direction zone. So it’s time to focus on where you are going, whether that’s your job, volunteer work or your long-term goals. Plus – with your ruler Mars linking up with adventurous Uranus –you’re in the mood to take a calculated risk and do something daring. As birthday great Oprah Winfrey observes: “Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

The planets activate your hopes and wishes and aspirations zones. So it’s a terrific time to dream big dreams, set inspirational goals and make fabulous long-term plans. The Sun and Pluto are transiting through your career zone, so you’re keen to explore professional ideas via talking, texting, reading, writing, conferencing, podcasting and/or posting online. But – if you hesitate or procrastinate – then you’ll miss a creative, transformative opportunity when it appears.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

When it comes to a close relationship, if you are proactive, look for the best in the person, and work hard on your communication skills, then the partnership will improve in leaps and bounds. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are activating your humanitarian zone, so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and help others. Be inspired by Oprah Winfrey (who celebrates her birthday on Monday): “If you want to feel good, you have to go out and do some good.”

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

Find fresh ways to connect with those around you! It’s time to launch a joint venture and/ or contribute your considerable talents to a group, club or organisation. The focus is on improving partnerships (whether of the romantic, platonic or business variety) as you manage relationships with extra tact and deft diplomacy. It’s also time to envision your dreams for the future, formulate your goals, and consolidate any travel plans you have in the pipeline.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

This week is fabulous for job offers and promotions, professional projects, and socialising with work mates. But Leo Leaders need to consider: “Am I leading others (with passion and purpose) or just bossing them around?” Do your best to listen closely and accommodate the needs of those around you. When it comes to a friend or colleague, take the time to walk a mile in their shoes – then you’ll have some understanding of what they’re going through.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

You’ll experience the greatest satisfaction if you share your goals and aspirations with other people. Collective collaboration is the key. But are you bored to bits with a hum-drum partnership or your usual routine? With five planets activating your travel-and-adventure zone, faraway places beckon. So start saving and planning your itinerary ASAP. A stale relationship could also be revitalised via a romantic rendezvous or an impromptu weekend getaway.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

This week’s stars are perfect for problem-solving and creative brainstorming – especially involving family matters. You’ll find close partnerships work best if you accept your relationship responsibilities with a smile. The more you are of service to others, the more your connections will deepen and grow. And –whether at home or at work – don’t be afraid of making mistakes! As writer (and birthday great) James Joyce observed: “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.”

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Romance is in the air, so make the most of the magical vibes! Community connections and educational pursuits are also favoured. When communicating with others, by all means be creative but don’t get carried away and end up distorting the facts. When it comes to home life and domestic matters, the Sun and Pluto intensify emotions. So it’s the perfect time to get deep-and-meaningful with family members, as you tell them how much you really care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Sagittarians are the zodiac masters of excess. This week moderation flies out the window as you party to the max, spend too much and overdo just about everything. But you’ll have a lot of fun along the way! Lady Luck is also on your side, but don’t sit around waiting for good fortune to fall into your lap. Apply for that job, enter that competition or buy that lottery ticket! As Sagittarian great Bruce Lee said: “To hell with circumstances … I create opportunities.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

This week Mercury, Venus and Mars are all transiting through Capricorn. So you’ll be at your clever, charismatic, proactive best most of the time … and your cautious, controlling worst the rest of the time! Try to maximise the positives and minimise the negatives. Romance, friendship, entertainment, and creative projects are highlighted, as you enjoy socialising with family members and close friends. Friday is fabulous for a neighbourhood get-together.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

The Sun and Pluto are visiting your sign, so you’ll be twice as much fun – and twice as much trouble! You’re searching for creative answers to persistent problems. You’re also feeling adventurous and are keen to revamp an important area of your life, but you may meet with some resistance as you shake loved ones out of their comfort zones. Be inspired by Aquarian actress Vanessa Redgrave: “Ask the right questions if you’re to find the right answers.”

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

It’s time to banish boredom and extend yourself in challenging new directions! Monday is your luckiest day (when Venus trines Jupiter) and Friday is your most creative day (when your ruler Neptune boosts intuition and imagination). With Mercury, Venus and Mars activating your hopes-and-wishes zone, your mantra for the moment is from Oprah Winfrey (who turns 70 on Monday): “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”

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Joanne Madeline Moore 2024

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets

Community Noticeboard - Regular Meetings

Adventist Community Kitchen

1st 2nd 3rd and 5th Monday of the month, 5.15pm-6.45pm, free meals all welcome, 49

North St Gatton 0419658914

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall

Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm

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

Minden

Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/craft, Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Ballet Classes for Adults Tue 2pm, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, free tuition, no previous experience necessary 0448843644

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

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

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

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer

Community Centre 0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

Monthly Meet last Sun/mth, Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore 0437532556

Chug-along Social Group 2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games (Adults)

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

Community Auslan classes Sat 9am-12pm, learning through everyday activities, address available on request, text only 0404885138

Community Playgroups

Hatton Vale Uniting Church Tue 9:30am 0427536513; Grantham S.S. Wed 9am 5468 3777; Ma Ma Creek S.S. Thu 9am 5462 7271; Gatton S.S. Thu 9:15am 5466 3333; Glenore Grove S.S. Fri 9am 5466 6111; Grandchester S.S.

Mon 8:30am 5466 9222;

Kentville S.S. Thu 9am 5411 5111; Laidley Uniting Church

Mon 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley Community Ctre for Babies Mon 10am 5465 1889; Laidley Community Ctr Wed 9:30am 5465 1889; Laidley

District S.S. Thurs 9am 5466 8222; Laidley Uniting Church

Thu 9:30am 5403 2198; Laidley St Mary’s Fri 8:30am

5465 1420; Lockrose S.S. Wed 8:30am 5465 8249; Mt Whitestone S.S. Fri 9:30am 5462 6717; Tenthill S.S. Mon 9am 5468 8088; Minden

Baptist Church music play Thu 9.30 see Facebook.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall General Meeting 1st Mon/mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up 4th Sun/ mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

Creative Healing Hub located at Laidley Youth Centre and Toy Wiz, events include: healing, meditation, various arts and craft. Classes $20-$25. Contact 0421842992 for bookings, times and more information. CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm

Glamorgan Vale hall 0459320538

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

Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’i community, 1st/3rd Wed/mth 7pm 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub Wed & Thu

Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing 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 & District Historical Society 6:30pm 3rd Mon/mth

Caffey Hall Gatton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13 North St. Mon & Thu Euchre

9am, 1st Tue/mth HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days 9:30am.

supplied 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis 9.30am12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

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

Gatton Village Markets 1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Gatton Weight-Loss Support Group Tue 9am, 91 Western Hwy Gatton, 0439700716

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

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook.

Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm

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

Glenore Grove QCWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am12pm 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, 8.30am12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

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

Laidley Garden Club 2nd Mon/ mth 9:30am Laidley Sports Centre 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls Club Forest Hill School of Arts, Tue 3.30pm-6.30pm 0408631292

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

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 8.30am Wed Laidley RSL 0403501170

Light Exercise Group Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Girl Guides Hut, Rosewood 54641544

Line Dancing Classes Toogoolawah RSL Tuesdays 12.302.30pm 0422889530

Line Dancing Classes Gatton Seniors Centre, Thu 9,.30am11.30am, beginner classes $7, 0439030677

Line Dancing Rosewood Girl Guides Hut 9:30am-11am 54641544

Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Lockyer International Women Group Tue 9.30am-11.30am, Gatton Seventh Day Adventist

Facebook.

Lockyer Ladies Support & Seniors Group 2nd & 4th Tue/ mth, 9.30am-12pm, Grantham Butter Factory, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove, Mon 9am-11.30am pottery, Wed 9am-11.30am social, Thu 9am-11.30am painting mediums, 1st Sat/mth 9.30am-12 facilitated workshops (bookings essential, fees apply) 0490825846

Lockyer Valley Camera Club last Thu/mth, 6.30pm, Lutheran Church Hall 7 Macgregor St Laidley. FB: LaidleyCameraClub

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Thu 6pm-8pm Grantham Butter Factory 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Community Activity Shed Saleyard Rd Gatton, Tue & Thu 8am-12pm.

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm Mon Laidley Showgrounds Facebook or 0428048823

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club Monday 6.30pm, Laidley showgrounds, 0448230072

Lockyer Valley Karate Tue & Thu 6pm-7.30pm, Fernvale, all

0458641202

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am

Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

Lockyer Valley Writers Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@ gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Mon-Thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth 7pm at Brisbane Valley Darts Clubhouse 0407279412

Lowood Craft Group 9.30am Fri

Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/mth CWA

Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm, Brisbane Valley Darts

Clubhouse, 0488234553

Lowood Euchre Wed 7pm at Lowood Showgrounds, all levels welcome 0439301955

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

Lowood Senior Citizens CWA

Hall Lowood every 2nd Thursday, call for next date 0447489875

Lowood Show Society

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

Lowood Slimmers Tue 5.30pm Lowood Show Hall 54261468, Marburg & District Art Society meets Fri mornings for casual art at Walloon CWA Hall, $3 inc m’tea, marburgartsociety@ gmail.com

Men’s Workshop Fri 9:30am12pm, 19 School St, Rosewood 54641544

Movement to Music Mon 10am-12pm 43 Park St Lowood 0756000733

Mulgowie Farmers Market

7am-11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

Mt Beppo Art Group Wed 9am-1pm, Community Hall 916

Mt Bepp Rd, 0437197381

Myplace Lockyer Valley putting unity back in community, 3rd Sat/mth 1pm, Floating Café, Grantham Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri

Summerholm 0450656356

Parkinson Support Group 1st Fri/mth, 9.30am, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood, 0400926709

Poker Fri 7pm, $25, Brisbane

Valley Darts Clubhouse Lowood 0423833954

Rosewood and District Support Centre Pop-up Hub 8.30am12pm, Walloon 1st Wed/mth, Marburg 2nd Wed/mth, Grandchester last Wed/mth, 5464 1544

Rosewood Community Art Group Fri 9:30am, Girl Guides Hut 54641544

Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

Rosewood History Group bi-monthly, 3rd/Thu 10:30am Girl Guides Hut 54641544

Rosewood Men’s Shed Fri 9am-12pm 361 Marburg-Rosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

Rosewood Monthly Market 3rd Sat/mth Anglican Church

grounds John St, sites from $15. 0439095645

Rosewood Rural Women’s Group Tue 9:30am at memorial Hall, 54641544

Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am-11am at Girl Guide Hut 54641544

Rosewood Weekly Get Together Anglican Church grounds John St, Fri 9am-12pm, coffee cake and chat, check out trash and treasure shed. 0413789763

Steve Jones Community Men’s Shed Withcott Tue & Fi 8-12, Steve Jones Community Centre, Honan St, Withcott, see FB page sjcmensshed@gmail.com

Somerset Dam Neighbourhood Watch bi-monthly at Coronation Hall, Somerset Dam, 3pm. 0419588138

Something to Sing About Choir Fri 9am-11am Laidley Anglican Church 0417799679

Tai Chi Internal Arts Esk Somerset Civic Centre Mon 5pm, Thu 9am 0432288435

Tai Chi Internal Arts Gatton Seniors Hall 13 North St Mon & Wed 1pm-3pm 0432288435

Tai Chi Rosewood Tue 12pm beginners, 1pm advanced, 19 School St 54641544

Toogoolawah Men’s Shed 96 Bellambi St, Tue & Fri 9am12pm, 0468540313

Tranquillity Zone guided meditation Tue 7pm Laidley Heights 0429861086

Veterans Support Centre Tue 10am-12pm, Lockyer/Bris

Valley, cnr Rosewood Laidley Rd and Frome St Laidley 54652591 secretary@laidleyvsc.com.au

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale 2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

Withcott & District Creative Corner 2nd Wed/mth 6pm

Postmans Ridge Hall, withcottprogress@gmail.com

Withcott & District Progress Assoc. 3rd Tue/mth, Postmans Ridge Hall withcottprogress@ gmail.com

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

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

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

TUESDAYMONDAYSUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAYTHURSDAYWEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

Miniseries: Come Home. 2.10 Julia

Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.40 Joanna

Lumley’s Britain. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10

Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard

Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard

Quiz. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.35

Planet America. 10.05 Changing Ends. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Total Control. 3.00

Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.35 Gardening Aust. 8.35 Midsomer Murders. 10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.00 News. 11.15

Love Your Garden. 12.05 Miniseries: Innocent. 12.50 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Muster Dogs. 6.25 Back Roads. 7.00 News. 7.30

Darby And Joan. 8.15 Vera. 9.45 Total Control. 10.40 Midsomer Murders. 12.10 Rage. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.55 Dream Gardens. 3.30 Nigella Bites. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And

The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Nemesis.

9.30 Media Watch. 9.50 What Broke

The Rental

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS

News. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination

Flavour China Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook

Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are?

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30

News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry.

8.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle.

9.15 Kin. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. 8.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.30 Culprits. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Where Are You Really From?

4.30 Jeopardy! 4.55 Letters And Numbers. 5.25 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. 8.30 Silk Road From Above. 9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.55 PBS News. 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 8.25

Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 9.20 Queen

Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 10.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 APAC Weekly. 2.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 2.55 Wheelchair Sports. 3.00 Speedweek. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Giza Pyramid: Reaching For The Stars. 8.30 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology.

10.30 Viking Empires. 11.30 Muhammad Ali. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Border Security: Int. 2.00 Border Patrol. 2.30 Dog Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00

News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00

Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00

Home And Away. 7.30 Australian Idol. 9.00 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022)

11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00

Parenthood. 1.00 Parenthood. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Border Patrol. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: Int. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 Australia: Now And Then. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes.

8.30 Australian Idol. (PG)

10.10 To Be Advised. 1.25 12 Monkeys. (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Southern Cross Stakes Day, Caulfield Members Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002) 9.55 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017) 12.25 12 Monkeys. 1.25 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News.

7.00 Australian Idol. 8.40 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 9.45 What The Killer Did Next. 10.45 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. 12.10 Bates Motel. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 9Honey

Hacks. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30

Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Married

At First Sight. 9.15 Clarkson’s Farm.

11.15 9News Late. 11.45 La Brea. 12.35

Tipping Point. 1.30 Pointless. 2.30

Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Explore.

2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point.

4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping

Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00

9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Emergency. 10.00

9News Late. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.20

Emergency Call. 12.10 Tipping Point.

1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Garden Gurus.

2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020)

10.45 MOVIE: Widows. (2018) 1.10

Tipping Point. 2.05 Pointless. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Garden Gurus. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 MOVIE: Everything, Everything. (2017) 4.00 The Garden Hustle. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019) 11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.10 MOVIE: Wish Upon. (2017) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Swimming. National Open Water Championships. Highlights. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995) 3.30 Space

Invaders. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News

First At Five. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight.

8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 The First 48.

12.00 Prison. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent.

Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00

Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First

Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30

Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No

Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian

Survivor. 9.00 FBI: International. 11.00

Blue Bloods. 12.00 The Project. 1.00

Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30

Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No

Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dog House Aust. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 9.30 Fire Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 All 4 Adventure. 12.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 Ambulance UK. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 FBI: International. 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Cook With Luke. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.30

The Sunday Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Sunday Project. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

tv guide January31-February6

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG,R)

8.30 Doc Martin. (PG,R)

9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (M,R)

10.00 Killing Eve. (MA15+,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG,R)

8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

9.00 Gruen. (M,R)

9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG,R)

10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG,R)

8.30 Movie: Looking For Alibrandi. (2000) (M,R)

10.10 Movie: Two Hands. (1999) (MA15+,R)

11.40 Would I Lie To You? (R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 QI. (M,R)

8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M,R)

9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG,R)

9.45 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M,R)

10.15 MythBusters. (PG,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 QI. (M,R)

8.30 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. (MA15+,R)

9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (M,R)

9.50 Interview With The Vampire. (M,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R)

8.30 MythBusters. (PG)

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.10 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. (M,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG,R)

8.30 Bliss. (M,R)

9.00 Rosehaven. (PG,R)

9.30 Portlandia. (M,R)

10.15 Back. (M,R)

10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG,R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG,R)

8.45 Lewis. (M,R)

10.45 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+,R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M,R)

8.30 The Coroner. (M,R)

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M,R)

11.30 Father Brown. (M,R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Maternal. (M,R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG,R)

11.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal Transport. (PG)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG,R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG,R)

11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG,R)

6.10pm Escape To The Country. (R)

7.10 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG,R)

8.30 Vera. (M,R)

10.30 Call The Midwife. (M,R)

11.45 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG,R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG,R)

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M,R)

10.45 Mighty Ships: Viking Longship Gefjon. (PG,R)

11.45 Doc Martin. (PG,R)

12.45 Foyle’s War. (M,R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG,R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M,R)

10.50 Wanted. (M,R)

11.50 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.00 Fortitude. (MA15+,R)

6.00pm Australia Cricket Awards.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG,R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG,R)

9.30 Beach Cops. (PG,R)

10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. (M,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Back To The Future. (1985) (PG,R)

11.00 Movie: Striking Distance. (1993) (M,R)

1.10 American Pickers. (PG,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Movie: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014) (M,R)

10.15 Movie: Cold Pursuit. (2019) (MA15+,R)

12.40 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG,R)

9.30 Mighty Ships. (PG,R)

10.30 Mighty Planes. (PG,R)

11.30 Building Giants. (PG,R)

12.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG,R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG,R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG,R)

8.30 Movie: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012) (M,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG,R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG,R)

10.30 Ax Men. (M)

12.30 American Restoration. (PG,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG,R)

9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M,R)

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG,R)

11.30 Jade Fever. (M,R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M,R)

10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. (M)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG,R)

8.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Closing Ceremony.

9.50 Poirot. (PG,R)

10.50 Snapped. (MA15+)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. (PG,R)

8.40 Movie: The Notebook. (2004) (PG,R)

5.00pm Movie: The Way West. (1967) (PG,R)

7.30 Movie: Rain Man. (1988) (M,R)

10.15 Movie: Lions For Lambs. (2007) (M,R)

12.00 Movie: Fear In The Night. (1972) (M,R)

2.00 Movie: Carry On Cleo. (1964) (PG,R)

3.30pm Movie: Sayonara. (1957) (PG,R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG,R)

8.30 Movie: Man On Fire. (2004) (MA15+,R) Denzel Washington.

11.25 Madam Secretary. (M,R)

12.25 Movie: Memoirs Of A Survivor. (1981) (M,R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M,R)

8.40 Signora Volpe. (M)

10.40 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders. (M,R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M,R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG,R)

10.40 New York Homicide. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M,R)

10.20 FBI: International. (M,R)

11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M,R)

10.20 Evil. (M,R)

11.15 48 Hours. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M,R)

11.15 48 Hours. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round15. Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners.

9.15 NCIS. (M,R)

10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M,R)

12.05 FBI: International. (M,R)

2.00 48 Hours. (M,R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 NCIS. (M,R)

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M,R)

11.15 Blue Bloods. (M,R)

12.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M,R)

1.10 Evil. (M,R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG,R)

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

9.25 FBI: International. (M,R)

11.15 48 Hours. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG,R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG,R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG,R)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG,R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG,R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG,R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG,R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG,R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

10.30 Friends. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG,R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG,R)

10.00 South Park. (MA15+,R)

12.20 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG,R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG,R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M,R)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG,R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG,R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG,R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG,R)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M,R)

8.30 Movie: In The Line Of Fire. (1993) (MA15+,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M,R)

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)

10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. (PG,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M,R)

8.30 Hoarders. (M,R)

9.25 Secrets Of The Female Orgasm. (MA15+)

10.20 Yab Yum: The World’s Most Legendary Brothel. (M,R)

6.40 The Toys That Built The World.

7.30 Building The Ultimate. (R)

8.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. (PG,R)

9.25 Music Videos That Defined The 2000s. (M,R)

10.20 Better Things. (M)

6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PG)

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG)

8.30 World’s Best Electric Cars.

9.25 Cracking The Code. (M,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M,R)

8.30 Taskmaster. (M,R)

9.25 Everyone Else Burns. (M)

10.25 Scrubs. (PG,R)

6.10pm Duckrockers. (PG,R)

6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M,R)

8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (MA15+)

9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. (M)

10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M)

FUNERAL NOTICE

HALLAS, John William

Late of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 17th January, 2024, aged 79 years.

Son of Percy & Daphne Hallas. Brother of Ted, Lynette, Tom, Colin & Ann.

Remembered with Love from his Children, Michael, Macushla, Gina & Clare & their Families.

Laid to rest in God’s Care on 24th January 2024

PH: 5468 2900

FUNERAL NOTICE

MURPHY, Marjorie (nee

Late

Beloved

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Maria and Gary, Therese and Bob, Angela and Chris, Tim and Rebecca, Michelle and Mark. Loved Nanna of Daniel, Callum, Rachel, Conor, Rory, and

Relatives

PH:

WALTHER, Gary Owen

PH: 5468 2900

CLYDE, Marschke (Spud)

22/10/1929 - 21/01/2024

Aged 94 Years

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Gatton Hospital 21/01/2024.

Beloved husband of Fay, loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Graveside Funeral to be held at Lowood Cemetery Clarendon Road, Lowood (near Lowood) Thursday 1st February 2024 at 10.30am.

All Clyde’s family & friends are invited to attend and celebrate Clyde’s life.

EMPLOYMENT

Farm Supervisor

Agri-Science Queensland, Agriculture

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Salary: $83,566 to $90,172 per annum

Location: Gatton Research Facility

Job Reference: QLD/536411/24

Key Duties:

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 31/1/2024 to 23/2/2024

RAL (1 lot into 2 lots)

Where: Kavanagh Road, Mount Tarampa 4311

On: Lot 1 on SP310942

Approval sought: Development

Permit for RAL

Application ref: DA24441

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

The Assessment Manager

Somerset Regional Council PO Box117

ESK QLD 4312

mail@somerset.qld.gov.au www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

• Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, weeding, chemical application, care, and maintenance of field grain crops.

• Provide Technical Trialsupport advice and services to (DAF), Universities and External Clients to support Gatton Research Facility trials

• Assist with the implementation and operations of the Gatton Smart Farm complex.

• Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from Facility Manager and or researchers to successfully complete tasks to support research projects, including liaising with clients to plan and allocate resources to ensure efficient and effective support to all clients.

• Contribute to Gatton Research Facility strategic plans to achieve short, medium, and long-term milestones.

• Establish, enhance, and maintain relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients

• Manage the Farm Support team and casual staff in accord with DAF policies and procedures.

• Manage the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure assets are research ready and functional.

• Undertake the purchasing of consumables and collaborate with the FacilityManager for higher value asset purchases.

• Perform the risk management and contingency actions and procedures to comply with statutory and corporate compliance and to ensure a safe work environment.

• Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g., Ag Commander, Chemwatch, HR systems, Corporate Card, etc.)

Skills/Abilities:

• It is a mandatory requirement for a technical officer to possess an Australian Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agriculture or Plant Sciences or higher (or equivalent field) from a recognised tertiary institution.

• A current “C” class drivers’ licence.

• Experience in farming and/or field crop research.

• HR Truck licence or ability to acquire licence.

• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

Enquiries: Patricia Skele, Phone: 3708 8540

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-536411-24

Closing Date: Friday, COB 02 February 2024

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ANIMALS

& POULTRY

Chooks for sale - 2 plymeth rock - 2 Isa Brown - 1 Black - 1 white,free range good layers & pets $170.00 the lot, 0402048662 Laidley.

1 Female black and tan

$1000.00. Parents carry the dapple gene with children and animals Call 0439 391 012 or 0499 029 538. from $150-$250 each, Blue Heeler Kelpie Cross female pup, 14 weeks old, extremley friendly and affectionate breed, good worker, black with 4 blue feet, (Breeder No: BIN00107795692704)

, Bantams, Hem

Hires & Sussex Price ranges from $5-$15

PRODUCE

Lucerne hay sml squares, good quality. $18.per bale. Ph: 0754624865, mob: 0412519883

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

VINTAGE VICTA Toe Cutter Mower Rosewood 0407021438

AUTOMOTIVE,

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

ALUM Bull Bar, GC suit 90 series Pajero $150 ph: 54653207

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

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

BOOKS

WANTED TO EXCHANGE hardcover westerns 5465 8323

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

CAMPING

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

MARQUEE 4m canvas tent centre pole pegs ropes extras never used at beach, Cost $3500 Sell $1500 Rosewood Ph 0407021438

FURNITURE

Kitchen Island Bench,Pine, Black Granite Top, 2 draws, shelf under.

GARDENING

15lt knapsack spray, almost new, $50 Gatton.

Phone 0429 964 567

Deep well pump with foot valve 10m suit dam oe well $500 ph: 5465 3207

Electronic Watering Cable 15mts $200 ph: 5465 3207

Waterlillies - Large plants in flower - Pink & Yellow $20 Each PH 5466 4120

W 43m D, $300 made locally. Good condition. $300.00

6 steel freame chairs with paddedd seats, good condition. $150

LOST & FOUND on side of the road. 2 boxes of children’s nappies & 1 carton of food stuffs plus a car breakdown kit. Phone: 0438 740 591

Wanted - Stick Rake approx 1 metre wide with three point linkage mount. Please phone or text 0411 098575

Axe heads with plumb brand stamp. Ph: 0435 047 082

COX Shredder - Chipper, 5 h/p Motor, Good condition $100

Gatton PH 0432 671 579

Stable Manure available free of charge 0401 229731

Orchids from $20ea . 0411632141

- Relngarden brand, instruction manual, Excellent condition, $25.00

MACHINERY

3 point linkage steel forks, very solid. $250. Ph 0433 727 432.

4 can dairy fridge - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421

Post hole digger - $600. Ph: 0408 876 054

Saw bench for firewood 3pl pto back pulley, $950.

, excellent condition, x320, 3 blades, $3000.00 ONO . Adare. , 75% rubber, axle springs $50.00. . Adare.

List your item for free*

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GENERAL CROSSWORD 1035

ACROSS

3 What are said to be a girl’s best friend (8)

7 To be in comfort or luxury, is to be in what (6)

8 What is a formal agreement by two or more nations (8)

9 When questioning, one is doing what (8)

10 What might we call one who complains ill-humouredly (8)

11 To interfere, is to do what (6)

14 What are responsibilities (6)

17 When one gives an account of events, one does what (8)

18 To be mentally bright, is to be what (6)

19 What is advice known as (8)

20 What, in the US, is a fivecent piece (6)

21 To put in good order, is to do what (8)

DOWN

1 What is the act of shutting (7)

2 To have shunned, is to have done what (7)

3 To follow slowly, is to do what (7)

4 What do we call the postman (7)

5 To puzzle completely, is to do what (7)

6 What are chains of mountains (7)

11 What do we call a person

SOLUTION

who directs an organisation (7)

12 Name a very long Australian river (7)

13 To jump over everything, is to do what (4,3)

14 To be repulsive, is to be what (7)

15 What is imperativeness (7)

16 To have gone in, is to have done what (7)

SUDOKU

MEDIUM

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

The Toogoolawah Bowls Club are up and running in 2024 and are currently running their annual renovation of the Green.

On Tuesday 16th of January the club opened the year by sending a team to Gatton for their Pub Day, securing two wins but unfortunately did not earn enough points to bring home the bacon.

On Sunday 21st of January was open day at home with 10 players gracing the green playing one game of Triples and one game of Pairs.

Winners on the day were: Keith McWhirter and Colin Giffin. Runners up were: Phil Gregory, Len Smyth and New Member Butch Stevens. Raffle went to Ian Bradow.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

results for 24th January 2024.

The Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 31st January, 2024 commencing at 6.30pm sharp, please be on time to allow play to begin at 7pm.

This week Joy & Gerry Orrin came in first 63.33% - congratulations to this pair.

P Ziebarth & R Drouin 56.67%, R & A McLucas 50.83%, L Gunthorpe & J Kuhle 50%, B & T Fitzgerald 42.50%, W Pickles & M Porter 40%.

If you are visiting the Lockyer Valley & looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter

Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning, arrival 8.45am is also at the same venue, The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 539 734 or 54 621 605.

CRICKET

VALLEY VIKINGS

On a stifling hot day at Cahill Park, the Vikings took a tactical decision to bowl first against the Marburg Thunder, hoping for limited resistance. Such was not the case, with the Thunder advancing to 3-120 and the heat sapping the bowlers. Late in the afternoon, fortunes were suddenly reversed when Reggie Hoger came back for his second spell with a haul of 4-24, and the last five wickets falling for 5 runs. Thunder all out for 147. In reply. the Vikings are 0-27 and should have no trouble knocking off the target. For an outright victory, everything will need to go right.

MITCHELL SHIELD.

8/17 Agg Dagan.

Results for Saturday 27th January Toogoolawah Golf Club Open Day, a 4BBB Medley Stableford event.

This day is proudly sponsored by Toogoolawah Feedlot,(Coleman Family)

In Conjunction with The Don Coleman Memorial Shield. It is 31 Years since Don first sponsored our open day.

This day we reflect on our memories of Don, and Thank the Toogoolawah Feedlot for continuing their support.

Winner of The Daily prize was Brian Loveland and Sue Carpenter with 47 points.

The Winner of the Don Coleman Memorial Shield were Brothers Eric and Des Cox.

Runner up was Michael O’Connor and Lea-Jayne Marschke, 2nd runner up Abel Cruz and Ailsa Richter

Encouragement award went to Graeme Kuhn and Chris Stevens.

The Lockyer will travel to Stanthorpe on Sunday, needing a convincing win for a finals spot.

EIGHT BALL

KILCOY EIGHT BALL ASSOCIATION

Wednesday the 24th of January was Round 3 of the Summer Competition

Another fantastic night of 8 ball fun was had by all.

Results for round 3- F-Troop defeated Ball Busters 13-3

Wolfpack defeated Calm Your Farm 10-6

Homestead defeated bill’s Team 10-6

The top 3 teams after round 3F-Troop on 75%,Homestead on 59.38%, Kill Shots on 56.25%

Top 5 players after round 3Brett Ringelstein on 87.50%, Nick Casey on 87.50%, Craig Dyball on 87.50%, Noel Berg on 100%, Cameron Cleland on 85.71%

Teams playing in round 4 on the January 31 comp:

Team Ballzy v’s Four Q’s Homestead v’s F-Troop GOLF

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Results for Saturday 27th

January Men and Ladies Single Stableford

Ladies Winner: Skyla Taylor 33 on c/b

Runner Up: Teena Pyers 33

Run Down: Xyleigh Zischke 32, C. Sternberg 32, J. Logan 31, T. Harris 31, Pins: (Pro Pin) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2)----- (Div.3) Shirley Hulett

Men’s Winner: Ken Goebel 39

Runner Up: Anthony Sheppard 38 on c/b

Run Down: G. Rodgers 38, C.

Fletcher 38, C. Smale 37, G Zischke 35, S. Luck 35, R. Gray

34, A. Barrow 34, K. Luck 34, G. Hulett 34, B. Maugeri 34

Pins: (Pro Pin) Ken Goebel (Div.1) Matt Forshey (Div.2)

Bruno Maugeri (Div.3) Adam Barrow

Results for Friday 26th January

Australia Day Single Stableford

Winner: Ken Baskerville 40

Runner Up: Heath Phelan 36

Run Down: Robbie Yeo 35, Jeff Etherden 32, Lee Belford 32, Andrew Parker 32

Pins: (All In #2) Andrew Parker (All In #10) Daniel Hauser

Thursday 25th January - Open

Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: Steven Luck 36 on c/b

Runner Up: Lionel Edwards 36

Run Down: R. King 35, R. Davis 35, J. Ormaechea 33, J Browning 33, K. Goebel 33,

Pins: (Pro Pin) Dave Cannard (Div.1) ------ (Div.2) Lee Belford (All In) Ken Goebel

Results for Wednesday 24th

January Ladies Competition

Single Stableford

Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 37

Runner Up: Wendy McIntosh 36

Run Down: F. Lee 30, J. Sippel

29tt 23

Pins: (Pro Pin) Trish Harris

(Div.1) Cheryl Sternberg (Div.2)

Teena Pyers

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 23 January

2024 Single Stableford

Winner: D Olsen 38, R/Up: S Mahoney 37 ocb

BRD: B Victor R Smith 37, N Sippel 36, Peta Dwyer J Palermo, 34 C Smale 33 ocb

NTPs: 2: B Green 5: S Mahoney 11: B Victor 14: R Young 3/12

Div 1: C Smale Div 2: A Skinner

Results for Thursday 25 January

2024 Single Stableford

Men’s Winner: D Olsen 40, R/

Up: S Webb 39

Ladies Winner: L Sheraton 36, R/Up: P Dwyer 35

BRD: V Birchall B Lowe 36, K Glover 35, Shane Kopelke S Henshall I Dobbie S Mahoney

34

NTPs: 2: Sue Kopelke 5: S Mahoney 11: S Henshall 14: S Henshall 3/12 Div 1: Shane Kopelke Div 2: B Lowe

Secret Partners: Winners:

Shane Kopelke & D Olsen 74

2nd: L Edwards & S Webb 72

3rd: L Sheraton & S Kopelke 70

Results for Saturday 27 January

2024 Single Stableford

Winner: Peter Coles 42, R/Up: O

Abakumov 40 ocb

BRD: T Cook 40, C Wieland 38, H Doran P Harmon M Rennie

36, Paul Coles C Mayne E Hoger

L Briody J Grace 35

NTPs: 2: Shane Kopelke 5: D Johnstone 11: J Grace 14:

Shane Kopelke 4/13 Div 1: L

Briody Div 2: H Buckley

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

RESULTS 18.1.24

THURSDAY SINGLE STABLE-

FORD:

Winner: P Hart 35 pts

R/Up: R Bryson 34 pts OCB

Run Down: M Smyly 34, J Comp, 32, S Wright 32, K Niemeyer 30

NTP (All 2nd shots):

No 2: J Comp 8 cm

No 9: J Comp 116 cm

No 11: P Hart 28 cm

No 15: K Leisemann 32 cm

Results for Australia Day competition: Overall Winner: W Swan 39 OCB (Perpetual Trophy)

Winners: 1st: Div 1: D

Walkom 38 OCB, Div 2: W

Swan 39, Div 3: D Hartman 39,

Ladies: K Draheim 34

2nd: Div 1: M Dance 38 OCB,

Div 2: K O’Connell 38 OCB,

Div 3: M Avauli 37, Ladies: S

Myerson 32 OCB

3rd: Div 1: D Hollands 38, Div

2: J Comp 38 OCB, Div 3: J

Buckley 36, Ladies: M Morton

32

Run Down: Men to 36, Ladies to 30

NTP: No 2: S Muggeridge, Ladies: E

Nelson

No 9: (0-18) L Alderson, (19+) R

Winrow, Ladies: M Humphreys

No 11:D Russell, Ladies: D

Pearson

No 15: R Thompson, Ladies: M

Humphreys

Approach (No 3): S Browning, Ladies: E Nelson

Results Thursday 25 January

Single Stableford

Winner: R Ala-Outinen 38 pts, R/Up: A Moore 38 pts OCB

Run Down: R Volp 36, M Sparke

36, K Leisemann 34 OCB

NTP (All 2nd shots): No 2: M

Bryson 80 cm, No 9: R Ala-Outinen 31 cm

No 11: P Hart 20 cm, No 15: P Hart 24 cm

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Results for Wednesday 24th

January Ladies AM Golf. A 9 hole Single Stableford event. Winner Robyn Bagster, Runner up Pat Dennis. Enid’s NTP Pat Dennis.

PM Chook Run also a 9 hole

Single Stableford.

Winner Warren Hatfield 24 points on a Countback form Lachlan Tinney 24 points. NTP 4/13 Clinton Smith, no

Toogoolawah Feedlot NTP’S 1/10 Richie Marschke, 2/11 Richard Murdoch, 5/14 Richie Marschke.

8/17 Blair Broad, 9/18 Richard Murdoch.

Exchange Hotel Groovy G.O.A.T. 3/12 Garth Wilson, IGA Toogoolawah 4/13 Blair Broad.

For Frank 6/15 Rob Yeo, Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Garth Wilson. Visitors came from Esk, Laidley, Rosewood and Woodford.

A Big shout out To Toogoolawah Feedlot for another Great Trophy Day. We Thank you all.

TENNIS

ESK TENNIS CLUB

Results for 25th January 2024

Ian’s Team defeated Matt’s Team 40 -24

Trevor’s Team defeated James’s Team 39 -25

Terry/Bruce’s Team had the Bye.

VOLLEYBALL

LOCKYER VALLEY REBOUND

VOLLEYBALL

A Grade

Space Invaders 115 def Damaged Goods 47

Block Party 90 draw Sandy Cracks 84

Last Touch 125 def Spiked Punch 56

B Grade

Past Our Prime 90 def 2 Legit 2 Hit 87

Spinning Out 105 def Backyard Allstars 87

Ball Smackers 107 def Woodland Warriors 87

Sweet Digs 110 def I’d Tap That 95

C Grade

Game of Throws 118 def Placid Hillbillies 79

Sand Eaters 109 def Young and Dumb 109

The Toogoolawah Feedlot Don Coleman Memorial Shield was played at Toogoolawah golf Club on Saturday January 27. Pictured are some of the winners. Winners Brian Loveland and Sue Carpenter, Michael O’Connor and Lea-Jayne Marschke, runners up Eric and Des Cox, and Don Coleman Memorial Shield winners, new member Richard Murdoch NTP Winner.

PHOTO: TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Rail Trail riders celebrate Aus Day

BY JACOB HAYDEN

MORE THAN 300 returning and first-time riders travelled to Fernvale early in the morning on January 26 to take part in the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Australia Day Ride.

Departing promptly at 6am, riders toured Fernvale, Lowood, and Coominya before arriving in Esk where they were greeted with breakfast from the team at Picnic Society.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association hosted the event, and committee member Peter York was among those to make the 44km trek.

“It’s a great day, you get a

lot of people together who’ve never ridden before,” York said.

“It’s not a hard ride, 44kms is enough for everybody so everyone has a good day and you get all different shapes and sizes.”

York travelled from Toowoomba to take part in the ride, while others hailed from Ipswich, the Gold Coast and Kingaroy.

“I think people are just after something different,” York said.

“It’s not on the road so it’s safe, you’re out in the country and there’s no traffic.

“You’ve got three days off so you might as well make the most of it.”

ABOVE: Susie Clapin, Stephen Farmer, Shelley Evens and Pamela Phie enjoying the Esk atmosphere after the BVRT Australia Day Ride.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

BVRT first-timers Mick and Shaque Dugdell from Kingaroy crossing the finish line in Esk.

LEFT: Des, Carolyn, Michele, Grant, John and Grace from Picnic Society fed riders a hearty breakfast after their ride.

Australia Day carnival draws hundreds

BY GRACE CRICHTON

GATTON Swimming Club

hosted the Australia Day 800m Classic at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre on January 26.

Now in its 29th year, the carnival attracted nearly 250 swimmers from 33 clubs across southeast Queensland.

Gatton Swimming Club president Emma McLucas said swimmers were chasing qualifying times ahead of state sprints next month.

“We’re lucky that state sprints is next month, so it is one of the last events that our region can get qualifying times,” she said.

“We already have some of our kids who have already qualified, and a few others who are chasing times, and that’s good because if they’re

chasing times it makes a very fast pool for everyone.

“We’ve had three pool records broken here today.”

As the team nears the

end of the swimming season, McLucas said new swimmers as young as five were welcome to join the club when the next season begins.

Summerholm Invitational

“We come back in October,” she said.

“If your kids can swim 12.5m in any stroke, they’re welcome to come.”

Nine teams from across the Lockyer Valley competed in the backyard cricket-styled Summerholm Invitational competition on January 26. Teams pictured singing the national anthem before matches got underway.

Place getters in the 800m Classic 11-13 years Women’s Lisa Richards (2nd), Rose Purcell (1st), and Zayla King (3rd) were presented their medals by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor Jason Cook.

The Gatton Swimming Club team took to the pool to compete in the Australia Day 800m Classic.

Place getters in the 800m Classic 11-13 years Men’s Bryce Krause (2nd), Luke Aldridge (1st), and Hayden Brady (3rd) were presented their medals by Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor Jason Cook.

The 14 and over Women’s 800m winners were Gatton Swimming Club team member April Henderson (2nd), Erin O’Rourke (1st), and Macie Allen (3rd).

The 14 and over Men’s 800m winners were Connor Henderson (2nd), Alex Reddacliff (1st), and Victor Pascu (3rd).

The Sheilas team competed in their 10th Summerholm Invitational in a row securing a win in the plate final.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Cricketing fundraiser scores big on fun and generosity

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Mulgowie Cricket Fields echoed with Australia Day joy as nine teams from the Lockyer Valley participated in the Summerholm Invitational fundraising competition.

The annual fundraiser aims to raise money for a Lockyer Valley person in need of support and entered its 10th year of competition in 2024.

Summerholm Invitational organiser Anthony Wilson said it was a fun and feel-good way for the family to spend Australia Day.

“It’s a great way to spend the day out, it’s for a good cause, and it raises plenty of

money for someone in need,” he said.

“We usually raise around 10 grand every Australia Day and give it to someone who has fallen ill or fallen on hard times.”

The Dame Ednas secured back-to-back championships on the day, bouncing back from losing to the Brumbies in the pool stages to lift the trophy.

The seven over-a-side comp includes each member of a team having to bat or ball at least once during each match.

Four meat trays were auctioned off on the day and sold for a total of $5,200.

The Dame Ednas team won the Summerholm Invitatoinal trophy for a second year in a row on January 26.

PHOTO: SUMMERHOLM INVITATIONAL