The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 21st February 2024

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Swaminarayan Sanstha Mandir community celebrated the opening of its new Hindu temple with

colourful procession in Gatton on

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RSL offering student scholarships

THE Laidley RSL Sub Branch and its Citizens’ Auxiliary are offering two scholarships of $1,000 each to students in years 11 or 12 attending high school in the Laidley area.

Sub Branch Secretary Neil Cook said those wishing to participate will be required to select a

name from those inscribed on the Cenotaph or the Memorial Gates at Laidley’s Memorial Park on the corner of Whites Road and Patrick Street.

“They will then be asked to research that person, seeking information on where he enlisted and where he served,” he said.

“Other details should include the reasons for

the war, battles in which your subject was involved, honours or awards he may have received, and what he did after returning home. If he died overseas, where was he buried?”

Essays should be of 1500 to 2000 words using Arial font size 16.

A panel of judges appointed by the Laidley RSL will choose six essays and

invite the authors to attend a 15-minute interview to consider the content of their essays.

Entries will close on Friday March 15.

For further details, please contact Neil Cook at laidleyrsl@bigpond.com subject line scholarships, or Jim Nicholls at nichoj@ internode.on.net or phone 0402 674 090.

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Cracking start to the year for garden club

TALK about passion.

It might be Valentines Day, but our guest speaker Sean Choat certainly showed his passion for keeping backyard chickens yesterday at our first monthly meeting for 2024.

Our 100 plus members and visitors (23) were very interested participants.

Many enlightening facts were revealed such as a chicken’s ear lobe colour being an indicator of their eggshell colour and that a rooster’s comb was in the past a delicacy as an aphrodisiac.

The talk was well appreciated and surprisingly included a handson demonstration on how easy it is to de-lice chickens. Just 3 squirts!

The Club started the year with a couple of changes.

Firstly, it was refreshing to see

Grantham community group formalised

ON 6th February 2024, residents from the Grantham and surrounding communities met at the old Grantham Butter

a change in the hall’s floorplan thanks to the suggestion by a newer member Robyn. The hall setup changes seemed to be well received on the day.

As it is time to pay our annual membership fee of $30 it was certainly time saving to be given a credit card alternative to the cash and direct deposit options for members.

During the meeting (in addition to our monthly meetings), members were advised of a propagation workshop on 20th March, a planned bus trip to Kalbar on 11th of April and a garden ramble for April. Certainly, we are off to a good start for the year.

We were also able to avail ourselves of the Esk Garden Fair flyers to be staged 15th June, reveal our valued sponsors, and have a sneak peek at this year’s yarn bomber project for the Fair (see our project

Factory to form a committee whereby envisaging to promote our area to gain some of its lost identity. The newly formed committee has been named the Grantham District Com-

in the background of display table results).

All yarn bomber helpers always welcomed.

Lastly the all-important display table with this monthly theme ‘Be My Valentine’.

Our 1st place winner being Colin Walkden and Speakers choice going to Robyn Hearn.

Congratulations to all members who managed to wrestle in entries for display table categories after rain, heat & humidity has challenged our gardens.

No easy feat that’s for sure.

Once again, a big thank you to our tireless volunteer committees and members who constantly roll up to help plan, setup & execute our meetings and events all year round.

Nicolee Ditchfield on behalf of Valley of the Lakes Garden Club committee

munity with duly elected President, Secretary and Treasurer. On Sunday 3rd March, a sausage sizzle (gold coin donation) will be held between the hours of 3pm and 6pm in Bugler

Park Grantham to bring members of the communities together. All are welcome. Please bring your own drinks and chairs.

Kenneth Dickson Grantham

Valley of the Lakes Garden Club held their monthly meeting on February 13.

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Lions donate tech to schools

BY GRACE CRICHTON

WITH the support of several fundraising activities and a grant, Gatton Lions Club raised several thousand dollars to support local schools.

The club raised $5,661 and purchased nine iPads for nine schools which they presented on February 14.

Forest Hill State School, Gatton State School, Grantham State School, Ma Ma Creek State School, Mt Sylvia State School, Mt Whitestone State School, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Peace Lutheran Primary School, and Tent Hill Lower State School each received a new iPad to further their students’ learning.

Gatton Lions Club president Marj Johansen said the club held numerous fundraisers.

“We are not a very big club in numbers, but we have a generous heart,” she said.

“Fundraising of many Bunnings barbecues, other activities, and a generous grant from Australian Lions Foundation has enabled the club to support your schools in some way.”

Mt Whitestone State School principal Leticia de Mey said her students would use the iPad to prepare for their NAPLAN exams.

“We can assign it to our year 2 students to further their skills as well our year

4 students in preparation for NAPLAN for next year,” she said.

Gatton State School principal Jack Mathewson said the iPad would help early years students and students with disabilities.

“Prep to grade 3 students will be using it as part of our literacy and numeracy learning,” he said.

“This will only add benefit to the fleet that we already have and it’s going to be a really exciting opportunity

for our kids.

“I’m really impressed and grateful for the generosity of the Gatton Lions Club.

“I know they’re small but I’m very grateful for their generous donation to our school.”

Meet your council candidates in our next edition

LOCAL government elections will be held on March 16 in each of Queensland’s 77 councils.

For residents in the state electorate of Ipswich West, a by-election is scheduled for the same day.

Nominations closed on Tuesday February 13.

Since

The Independent will publish profiles on the candidates in the next edition, February 28.

This will include candidates running for mayor or council in Lockyer Valley Regional Council and Somerset Regional Council.

In Ipswich, we will in-

clude mayoral candidates and those running for Division 4 Councillor, and candidates in the state by-election.

We have made every effort to contact all candidates by email.

Should any candidate not have received an email

from The Independent, please contact our office. Early voting runs from Monday March 4 until Friday March 15, excluding weekends.

Early polling booths are Gatton RSL, Fernvale Futures Complex, Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre,

and The Rectory 85 Ipswich St Esk.

Check your enrolment is up to date at check.aec. gov.au

View the nominated candidates in your council at ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/ election-events/2024-lo cal-government-elections

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STAYING ON TOP OF GRASS

Motorists are urged to take extra care on Lockyer Valley roads while council’s slashing and mowing crews work to get on top of the long grass lining roadsides.

Thanks to a very wet and hot summer, grass across the region is currently growing at rapid speed.

Council has engaged contractors, hired further tractors and slashers and staff are working extra hours to bring the road and park network back to an acceptable height as soon as possible.

Council thanks the community for its patience and understanding.

LAIDLEY LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAYS

The Laidley Library is now open on Saturday mornings, meaning you can pop into either location in Gatton or Laidley on Saturdays from 9am - 11.30am.

COMMUNITY GRANT WORKSHOP

Council is delivering a free grant writing workshop for local notfor-pro fi t community and sporting groups at Gatton Shire Hall, Thursday March 14 at 5:30pm.

Facilitated by CPR Group, the workshop will cover: getting ‘Grant Ready’, tips for success, project planning and delivery, and writing acquittals.

Bookings are essential, email engagement@lvrc. qld.gov.au or phone 1300 005 872 by March 7.

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Gatton Lions Club purchased iPads for nine schools in the area.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Commemorating leadership excellence

BY JESSE HAMILTON

TOOGOOLAWAH State

High School celebrated leadership in all its facets on February 12 as students assumed leadership roles during the school’s Investiture Ceremony.

Year 12 students were handed their final year badges, with the school highlighting notable achievements, from recognising the highest-achieving Year 10 and 11 students to celebrating the career anniversaries of staff members.

Former Toogoolawah State High School student Euan Preston was awarded the 2023 Dux award with an ATAR score of 88.1.

Toogoolawah State High School senior school captain Blake Pearson said the newly appointed leaders recognise the important responsibilities

attached to their roles.

“We realise the responsibilities that come with our new positions is not something to be taken lightly, the role of school captain is much more than a title or a badge,” he said.

“It is a position immersed in obligations and commitments, and we’re well aware of the expectations to come.”

Seniors health check is coming to Esk

SOMERSET’S seniors are invited to attend the Esk Seniors Health Hub at the Anglican Church Hall on Tuesday February 27.

Able Australia Active Living Program for Seniors coordinator Rachelle Williams said the event was a first for Esk.

“This will be our first Seniors Health Hub for 2024 and as always we’re following where the breast screen van is,” Ms Williams said.

The event is also a first with the introduction of a new seminar, ‘Aged Care Packages - what are they and how do you get one’.

“A lot of seniors out there really don’t understand what the Aged Care Packages are all about,” Ms Williams said.

“We’ve just about finalised a presentation we’re going to put together, and that will be the first part of every hub from now on.

“It goes through what steps they need to follow to get one for themselves.

“Each senior will get a handout with the presentation and a set of notes, so they can take that away and hopefully access My Aged Care and put it together.”

Ms Williams said all the regular health providers and stakeholders would attend the Hub, including Hearing Australia, Dementia Australia, HealthWISE, Somerset Regional Council and Somerset Assist.

The Hub is on from 9:30am-12:30pm at 85 Ipswich St, Esk and includes morning tea and a lucky door prize.

Future Seniors Health Hubs are planned for the following locations and dates this year: Plainland on June 18, Lowood on August 20 and Laidley on November 12.

JACOB HAYDEN

Seniors club seeks volunteers

MANY hands make light work and there is always a need for more hands.

Gatton COTA Senior Citizens would welcome more volunteers and members to help in their club.

Vice president Lorelle Grams said there was a misconception the club is for the 80-plus crowd, but it is open to anybody 50 years and over.

“There are jobs for

anything,” Lorelle said.

“The more hands you’ve got, the less it’s relying on one person to do everything.

“We’re not the only one around, I think other groups are having the same problem with getting volunteers.”

The club holds social days, lunches, talks, and craft days among their activities.

But to enjoy the

activities, they need some extra hands to help.

Whether it is putting out tables and chairs, serving morning tea, or selling raffle tickets, there are plenty of small jobs to be done which all add up to making their events a reality.

Contact Gatton Seniors at cotaseniors@ gmail.com

GRACE CRICHTON

2024 Toogoolawah State High School senior and junior school captains Blake Pearson, Mylie Beacham, Noah Green, and Ellanore Cross were appointed an Oath of Office certificate to mark the transition into their new leadership roles.

PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

LEFT: Former Toogoolawah State High School student Euan Preston received the 2023 DUX award with an ATAR score of 88.1. Pictured Toogoolawah and Esk IGA manager Tania Lukritz, who presented him with a $1,000 gift card.

Home for Hindu community

social activities.”

BAPS public relations volunteer Sneha Brahmbhatt said the temple was established in Gatton to serve the growing Hindu population and teach cultural values to their children.

“That’s something to connect back with their culture and instil those values back into them,” she said.

“Good values, good for every country regardless where you are, in India or Australia, because when they have good values and moral and culture, they turn into good citizens.”

On Saturday, a procession of around 500 people started at Lake Apex and travelled down William St in convoy, followed by assembly on Sunday.

“In the procession ceremony the God will come out into the street to see the people… to shower blessings on the local residents,” Ustav said.

Participants in the procession dressed in traditional attire, played music, danced, and accompanied two chariots carrying statues of deities before they were permanently installed in the temple.

Sneha said everyone was

welcome to join Satsand Sabha Assembly every Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.

“We invite the wider community of Gatton,” she said.

“The temple is open for the public, any races, religion, or nationality.”

Queensland Police Service Inspector Jacqui Honeywood

from the multicultural affairs unit said they had a long association with BAPS.

“It’s a very welcoming community, very peaceful,

[they] promote really good values particularly in young people,” she said. “It’s a real honour to be involved in these processions.”

Mount Hallen house fire, Amberley crash

AMBERLEY TWO VEHICLE CRASH

A STABLE female patient was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with shoulder and abdominal injuries following a two-vehicle crash

on Haigslea Amberley Road on February 11.

MOUNT HALLEN HOUSE FIRE

A stable male patient was transported to Esk Health Service after suffering smoke inhalation at the

scene of a house fire on Cambridge Drive on February 14.

MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Queensland Police Service has established the Police Multicultural Advisory

Group to enhance partnerships with Queensland’s diverse communities.

The advisory body is designed to make recommendations intended to strengthen relationships and

improve key policing activities, responses and practices which impact multicultural individuals and communities.

Twelve community leaders throughout Queensland have

been selected as PMAG members and will contribute their rich and diverse experience and knowledge.

The PMAG will meet quarterly over the next two-year term.

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SOMERSET SETS STANDARD

THE Federal Government’s National Emergency Management Agency have recognised a Somerset Regional Council (SRC) economic resilience project in their Second National Action Plan (SNAP).

The SNAP identifies and determines the most significant and transformational actions to reduce the impacts of disasters on all Australians.

SRC’s upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) in response to the 2019 Black Summer Bushfires was recognised for strengthening the region’s economy and aiding recovery.

The upgrades realised part of SRC’s broader tourism strategy, which aimed to generate a 10% uplift in visitation spend from $63 million to $73 million per annum.

It is projected to create 84 new full-time jobs.

The project has allowed new pathways, trailheads, solar lighting, shelters, signage and turfing to be along the trail in Esk, Toogoolawah, Lowood, and Fernvale.

The Queensland and Australian Governments invested more than $2.6 million in this project through the joint Commonwealth and Queensland Government Local Economic Recovery Program.

CONDENSERY OPENING

‘ām / ammā / mā maram’ by Sancintya Mohini Simpson and ‘Pilgrimage: Remote Animism & Ornamental Displacements’ featuring work by Miguel Aquilizan and Jessica Dorizac in the Bomb Shelter are opening Saturday February 24 from 4pm to 6pm.

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Utsav Sejpal, Michael Hagan, Snr Sgt Rowland Browne, Inspector Jacqui Honeywood, and Renu Raniga at the opening of the new Hindu temple in Gatton. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

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A procession down William St was part of the opening ceremonies.

Dressed in traditional attire, participants danced and sang as they made their way to the temple.

Gatton’s own Matt Kark’s star is rising fast

BY JESSE HAMILTON

GATTON ARTIST Matt

Kark’s star is quickly rising with his new single ‘How I Feel’, released February 9, gaining traction and creating further opportunities for the local talent.

‘How I Feel’ is the third single Matt has recorded at the prestigious Studio89, known for their work with artists like Keith Urban and Jimmy Barnes.

Matt’s debut single ‘Rise’ enabled the artist to film a video in collaboration with the NRL, with whom he signed a three-year contract in December for international coverage of the song.

Matt said he aimed to write about relatable issues in his music, with ‘How I Feel’ exploring the role of being a source of support for someone in their darkest hour.

“If you listen to the words of it, ‘he sees her smile through her tears’, he knows she’s smiling, but there’s tears there, so there’s hurt there as well,” he said.

“I think a lot of us, even though we don’t live the same lives, can relate to the lyrics as they are real and not

sugar coated.”

The Lockyer artist said the key to his recent success has largely come from his vulnerable lyrics combined with a catchy backdrop.

“It definitely has to come from the heart, the hardest part is being able to be a bit vulnerable,” he said.

Environmental Grants Program open

APPLICATIONS for Lockyer

Valley Regional Council’s Community Environmental Grants Program are now open.

Non-recurrent grants of between $500 and $5,000 will be made available to schools and community organisations to undertake projects that will deliver solid environmental outcomes, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of project proposals.

awarded to schools and community-based organisations in the Lockyer Valley which focus on:

 Environmental initiatives

 Environmental education

 Environmental management

 Environmental conservation

 Environmental enhancement

 Building capacity for long-term sustainability.

“A year ago, I wouldn’t have written these songs, I wouldn’t have written ‘How I Feel’, because I wouldn’t have wanted to be that vulnerable.”

Matt has gigs booked in 2024 along the East Coast, with a few local gigs to be announced soon.

A council spokesperson said the program focused on encouraging environmental projects involving education, management and conservation of the natural environment.

“Our Community Environmental Grants are all about assisting with environmental outcomes that contribute to sustainable practices in our natural environment,” they said.

The grants will be

“I would encourage all schools or community organisations with a desire to make a change in our environment to visit council’s website and see what options they have available,” the spokesperson said.

Applications close on April 15, 2024.

For more, visit www. lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact council on 1300 005 872.

Gatton Artist Matt Kark is gaining momentum with his new single ‘How I Feel’, available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.

PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Point, shoot, show: Fernvale photographers in spotlight

BY JACOB HAYDEN

SOME of Somerset’s best photographers have combined their collective work to put on an exhibition next month.

Seven members of Fernvale Photography Group will showcase their best shots at the Lowood Open Door Gallery, open to the public from Saturday March 2.

Excited for the community to see the world through their camera’s lens, members Brian Keen, Lana Keen and Narelle Walker said the group’s works ranged in style, location, and size.

Lana said she has enjoyed photography since Expo 88 when she had an Instamatic.

“I took up a bit when I did bushwalking in Tassie, but that was the film days,” she said.

“When I came back here to Queensland digital was out.

“I’m a bit of this and a bit of that – landscape, macro, light painting, I’ll have a go at anything.”

Brian was more modest and said he was ‘just another pair of eyes for Lana’ with his Nikon COOLPIX.

“I really got into it when we went over and did a tour through

Hawaii, the States and visited family in Canada,” Brian said.

“We’ve been on the go back here, driving around and doing cruises.

“One of the most memorable was a sunset coming out of Lifou, we looked out and you would have thought the world was on fire, so we sprinted out with the camera.”

Another member, Paul, has contributed 26 photos to the collection, with images taken all around the world.

Narelle said well over 100 items would be on display, but was coy to give too much away.

“There might be some surprises, there’s some things that aren’t quite what you would expect photos to be,” she said.

Lana said the group began three and a half years ago, and it snowballed from there.

“We try to go on an outing somewhere once a month to take photos together,” Lana said.

Narelle hoped more locals might consider joining the group.

“We all enjoy what we do, we all have different styles and different interests,” she said. “It might encourage people to pick up a camera.”

The Open Door Gallery is open Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-2pm with photographers in attendance over the weekends to answer visitors’ questions.

“We will be running a multidraw raffle which will be drawn at lunch-time on the 24th,” Narelle said.

More works in Rosewood

THE CONSTRUCTION of a new bench seat for Railway St and a new footpath connecting the Anzac Memorial are the latest additions to a long list of improvement works underway in Rosewood.

These works will soon be accompanied by road resurfacing for Creedy, Ahearn and Belmont streets, Cabanda Crt, Keates Rd and Rosewood-Thagoona Rd between Hospital Rd to Vassallo Dr, with construction scheduled to commence in the coming financial year.

A significant push from Ipswich City Council has also prompted the State Government to commit funding to another important project in Rosewood, the upgrade of John Street.

Following strong advocacy from council, the local chamber and the community, the Queensland Government has committed an initial $3 million to investigate a solution to the issues on John Street - a state controlled road.

Engineers are now engaged to assess the options to improve John Street.

Unfortunately residents are unlikely to see the State start construction any time soon.

TMR has committed $3 million between now and the 2026/27 financial year to undertake the planning and design work to address the chamber and flooding issues on John Street.

Council has a role to play in addressing the drainage network in Railway St, but these works are completely reliant on TMR developing a plan for John St works, and progress by TMR.

Prayers for Palestine: World Day of Prayer looks to Middle East

ON MARCH 1, a ripple of prayer will envelop the globe as congregations across the world participate in World Day of Prayer.

This year’s host country is Palestine and the program, written by an ecumenical group of Palestinian Chris-

tian women, calls on the congregation to bear with each other in love, despite difficulties and oppression.

This year, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish is hosting two services as part of this global initiative.

Parish manager Chris Pin-

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gel said the service includes Bible readings, prayers, songs, and personal testimonies from Palestinians.

“You listen to testimonies of people from that country during the service,” she said.

“How powerful a person’s

testimony is.

“It convicts you more than anything else, their words and their truth.”

World Day of Prayer is held in 170 countries, creating a wave of prayer over 24 hours as each country participates.

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“It’s this amazing ripple of prayer with everyone making the same prayers around the world,” Mrs Pingel said.

“I think that’s really powerful and it’s beautiful imagery as well.”

World Day of Prayer

services will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Gatton at 10am and St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Laidley at 11am.

See Community Noticeboard on page 24 for more details.

GRACE CRICHTON

NEW PLANNING SCHEME

In December council adopted the new Planning Scheme, providing a consistent planning framework across our region. Considering the community desire to maintain a rural lifestyle, the scheme ensures 90% of the Lockyer Valley is protected for agriculture/horticulture and the environment.

This new scheme promotes economic development and employment opportunities, while ensuring that development either avoids or becomes increasingly resilient to natural hazards.

Another tool to ensure residents can undertake development in areas that are safe and reduce

is an interactive tool which provides a level of detail and confidence never seen before. Residents can access via computer gaining point-specific flood data and producing site specific reports.

Council was proud to announce late last year that as the first flood information platform of its kind, it took out the Innovation Award at the National Local Government Customer Service Awards.

With your support on March 16th, I will work to see that Council maintains this Strategic Planning approach.

Fernvale Photography Group members Lana Keen, Brian Keen and Narelle Walker all know their way around a camera.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

Lights, camera, action

BY GRACE CRICHTON

NOOSA Film Academy held a screen acting workshop in Fernvale on February 17, giving the community a chance to experience the magic of filmmaking.

A dozen people took part in crafting their own story and improvised dialogue under the tutelage of Greg and Andrea Huglin.

Over the course of the workshop they also got the chance to learn skills behind the camera, directing scenes and taking turns at the clapper board.

Noosa Film Academy primarily teach workshops in

schools but the community workshops give an acting opportunity to those outside the school system.

“I want to give these kids a little glimmer into a world that they may have imaged, and I try to make it as realistic as I can,” Mr Huglin said.

“We work fast, we show them what they’re seeing, they watch me edit.

“Sometimes I come out of there with a whole bunch of kids that are just spellbound by this new world that we’ve opened up.”

Illara Jenkins, 16, and Trinity Edmondston, 14, both relished the chance to learn more about acting.

“It was just such a good experience to get to know what a director would want, or a producer would want, and what not to do and what

to do,” Trinity said. Improvising their dialogue and crafting the story was a chance to be creative.

“We definitely learnt more

about the directing and filming side of things, [and] improv and how to put together a story from different ideas,” Illara said.

The premise of the short film was ‘shonky lawyer’, and the cast created a story of a family squabble over an estate.

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Participants in Noosa Film Academy’s community workshop learnt about filmmaking and acting for the screen on February 17.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Gem Show is a treasure trove for all

BY JESSE HAMILTON

PREPARE to be amazed this weekend as the Gatton Lapidary Club hosts its breath-taking Gem Show at the Gatton Shire Hall on February 24.

Uncover a diverse collection of opals, fossils, minerals, and jewellery this Saturday, with gem dealers and traders from across southeast Queensland to showcase their finest treasures at the free entry event.

Gatton Lapidary Club secretary Leon Steinhardt said the show would also feature silver smithing demonstrations and a local geology section and encouraged the entire family to come along.

“We get a lot of kids come in interested in rocks, that’s why it’s free entry,” he said.

“Mum, dad, granny can bring in all the kids, walk in walk out and buy whatever they want.

“Kids just love it, they just run around and talk about it and have great fascination.

“We’re also going to have a display of local geology.

“I’ve got cross sections and photographs of all the different rocks in the valley.”

Mr Steinhardt said the gem show was a community-based event unique in the Lockyer region.

“There’s nothing in this area like this, the other ones

are from Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” he said.

“Most of these dealers have been coming here for years, these fellas love coming to the Lockyer Valley.”

“We support the local schools, this year it’s Ma Ma Creek community, they will supply the day’s food.”

Gatton Lapidary Club member Jacinta Tindel-Maye said the group was very beginner friendly and encouraged others to consider joining the lapidary club.

“It’s amazing the amount

of people in the Lockyer Valley that don’t know that we’re here,” she said.

“I’ve noticed [in] my age group there’s a lot more interest in stones and gems, and then having people like Leon and Cindy, who are a wealth of knowledge.”

The Gatton Lapidary Club holds workshops every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-12pm located under the shire hall on North Street, Gatton.

Kids under 16 pay $5 to join and $2 for each visit.

Gems, crystals, polished stones, amethyst, opals will be on display at the Gatton Gem Show this weekend. PHOTOS: FILE

Gatton Lapidary Club secretary Leon Steinhardt, member Jacinta Tindel-Maye and president Cindy Thwaites are all smiles at the Gatton Lapidary Club. PHOTO: JESSE HAMILTON

Lapidarist and silversmith of 25 years Troi Thelin had the perfect gifts for loved ones at the 2023 Gatton Gem Show.

education around heat related illnesses can help prevent occurrences.

Stay on top of heat for health

BY GRACE CRICHTON

AS TEMPERATURES continue to soar, it is important to be aware of heat-related illnesses.

University of Queensland medical student Orla Moore wants the Gatton community, particularly those in agriculture, to be familiar with the symptoms and treatments of heat related illness.

Miss Moore is completing a placement at Gatton Hospital and as part of her studies has identified heat related illnesses as particularly relevant.

“I’ve done an audit of the last five years and there’s been 84 presentations to Gatton for heat related illness,” she said.

“Australia wide, between 2019 and 2022, there were

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

2,200 presentations and 700 of those were in Queensland.”

Heat related illness are dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Symptoms of heat stroke, a more sever and dangerous heat related illness, can include a body temperature

above 40 degrees, confusion, blurred vision, slurred speech, vomiting and nausea.

“If it is treated properly you can recover easily,” Miss Moore said.

“But if you’re not aware of what’s going on and it takes you a while to get help, that’s when it can become more serious.”

Miss Moore created an infograph (above) to increase public education of symptoms and treatments.

“The most effective management of heat related illness is prevention,” she said.

“Stay on top of heat waves and stay on top of temperatures, know how to take care of yourself, be diligent in drinking water, staying in the shade, and having rest breaks.”

Public

PHOTO: ORLA MOORE

Medical student Orla Moore is raising awareness of heat related illnesses.

Help for droughts

FRRR is encouraging community organisations in agriculture-dependent parts of Australia to apply for the latest round of Small Network Grants for initiatives that build community preparedness and resilience to future droughts.

The Small Network Grants program is supported by the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund through the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.

Grants are available through two Streams of funding for simple, one-off, or seed-type initiatives designed to strengthen local networks and capabilities of remote, rural or regional communities.

Stream 1 will offer grants to LGA’s in an agriculture-dependent regional, rural or remote location with priority given to locations where previous Helping Regional

Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative activity has not been undertaken.

FRRR’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery lead Nina O’Brien said preparing for the inevitable dry times ahead is critical, particularly for Australia’s agriculture-dependent regions.

“Our Small Network Grants program empowers local organisations to strengthen the social fabric of their town or locality by identifying and acting on their region’s drought preparedness priorities, at a grassroots level, in ways that best suit their communities,”

Ms O’Brien said.

The Small Network Grants program can fund projects that fit into one of these five categories:

 Networks: Initiatives to strengthen the capacity, capability, and coordination of professional, social or

community networks.

 Community Events: Field days, conferences, forums, summits, and seminars that facilitate professional, social and community connection to build understanding of drought and climate change associated risks.

 Training: Initiatives to improve skills and capacity in community risk management, planning and project delivery in relation to drought.

 Community Infrastructure: Small scale community infrastructure projects to improve connectedness, wellbeing, and facilities.

 Development and Learning: Initiatives to facilitate professional, personal and leadership related development and learning to support drought preparation.

Applications are open now and close March 26 with recipients announced in June 2024.

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Pest clam a clogging threat to dams

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BIOSECURITY

Queensland alerted the public to the discovery of a new invasive pest introduced to the Brisbane River in a February 15 statement.

The freshwater gold clam or Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, was detected for the first time in Australia at several places along the Brisbane River including at Savages Crossing, Fernvale.

Invasive Species Council advocacy director Jack Gough said the discovery was alarming news and would need a ‘rapid and overwhelming response’ from the authorities.

“The freshwater gold clam is able to produce 400 offspring a day and up to 70,000 a year so it can spread rapidly and is hard to contain,” Mr Gough said.

“Experience from overseas shows that they can dominate

waterways, clog up infrastructure, and outcompete native species.”

According to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), the invasive clam can cause significant damage to rivers and waterways by clogging up infrastructure including hydroelectric dams and water treatment plants.

Griffith University Australian Rivers Institute research fellow Dr Michael Klunzinger said the species originated from parts of Asia and has spread globally.

“Halting its spread through biosecurity controls, regular monitoring and public education may have some benefit, but now that the species has become established eradication is unlikely,” he said.

“I am unaware of any successful eradication anywhere this species has become established worldwide.”

Citizen scientist Elysa

PHOTO: ELYSA HAZZARD

Hazzard said she accidentally discovered the clam at Colleges Crossing, Chuwar in September 2023 and reported the find to iNaturalist, an online platform.

“I was out birdwatching, and I noticed the river at Colleges Crossing looked a little bit different than usual so I went down to check and

see if I could get some observations for iNaturalist, and that was one of them,” Miss Hazzard said.

“I posted that, and some really cool guys who were more mollusc experts than I am identified it and let me know it was probably something I should report.”

Miss Hazzard said the find

highlighted the importance of citizen science.

“iNaturalist is a really great tool for identifying these things and having that collaboration where you find something significant and it gets out there,” she said.

Since Miss Hazzard’s report, DAF detected the clam at several places along the

Brisbane River at Savages Crossing, Colleges Crossing and Riverside Park.

Mr Gough said eradication of the species was extremely difficult in natural waterways.

“Unlike in industrial settings like irrigation networks where poison can be effective for control, eradication of these clams is extremely difficult in natural waterways where physical removal is required,” he said.

“Preventing spread into other waterways will also be a priority and will require the participation of all members of the community, particularly boat operators and those involved in recreational fishing who should thoroughly check and clean their vessels.”

DAF advised any fishing, boating and recreational water-goers should be on alert and report anything unusual to Biosecurity Queensland at 13 25 23.

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS

Saturday February 10

PTIC Heifers hit $1780 at Beaudesert. Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a quality yarding of feeder and restocker steers at Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. All descriptions sold to a firm market, with lines of quality replacement females selling to a dearer market. Jason Daley, Haigslea, sold Angus steers 2 yrs for $1700. Droughtmaster x steers 2 years account Robert & Debbie Taylor, Kerry sold for $1590. Shaun Fischer, Eagleby, sold Santa steers 2 yrs for $1500. Charbray steers account Steve Moriarty, Canungra, sold for $1500. JS Plumbing Works, Alberton, sold Droughtmaster steers 20 mths for $1530. Brahman x steers 20 mths account Nev & Tony Ferrar, Kalbar, sold for $1510. Singh Enterprises, Tabooba, sold Droughtmaster x steers 14 mths for $1390. Marten Platell, Beaudesert, sold Droughtmaster x steers 12 mths for $1350. Jilabri Family Trust, Milbong, sold Limousin x steers 14 mths for $1360. Carl Mills, Gilston, sold Charolais x steers 14 mths for $1230. Droughtmaster weaners account Marten Platell sold for $1050. Ben Spann, Norwell sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $930. Limousin x weaner steers account Liam Gill, Birnam, sold for $940. Doug & Barbara Brock, Mt Alford, sold Charolais x PTIC heifers for $1780. Droughtmaster heifers 18 mths account Richard & Anne Worley, Coulson, sold for $1630. Shaun Fischer sold Santa heifers 18 mths for $1060. Droughtmaster heifers 12 mths account Singh Enterprises sold for $1060. Coopers Rd Properties, Willowbank, sold Charbray heifers 15 mths for $960.

Limousin x heifers 12 mths account Debra Geldard, Sarabah, sold for $790. Santa cows & calves account Ian Sellars, Rosevale, sold for $1720. Brahman x cows & calves account Singh Enterprises sold for $1710. Murray Grey x cows & calves account Al & Karen Woodeson, Josephville, sold for $1510. Debra Geldard sold Euro x cows for $1370. Charbray cows PTIC account Carl Mills sold for $1260.

EUDMUNDI SALEYARDS

Tuesday February 13

327 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Eumundi cattle sale on Tuesday. Steers continued to sell to strong competition. Cows remained firm, while vealer heifers were slightly easier as more number come to hand.

James Hermann, Prenzlau, sold pens of Charbray and Angus weaner steers for $1120 and $1100. Diane Murphy, Cootharaba, sold lines of Speckle Park weaners, with

steers making $990 & $960 and heifers

$830. Gerald Carseldine, Wamuran, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows for $1400. MIC Creepy, Kybong, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1350. Binney Pastoral, Moy Pocket, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1220 and $800. Neville Barsby, Imbil, sold Droughtmaster steers and males for $960 and $890. Scott Polkinghorne, Kidaman Creek, sold Angus cross calves for $740 and $695. Taebaek Farm, Kidaman Creek, sold young Droughtmaster steers for $960 and $800. Eisler Family Trust, Kin Kin, sold Senepol cross backgrounder steers for $1380 and weaner steers for $970. Marcus Swan, Black Mountain, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1300 and $1100. Martin Doherty, Palmwoods, sold a Senepol cross bull for $2220. Richardson Family, Cooroy, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1120 and $1100. Daniel Stevenson, Yandina, sold Charbray cross steers for $1040. The Edwards Family, Gympie, sold Hereford calves for $790.

MORETON SALEYARDS

Monday February 12

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 682 cattle. Numbers again increased this week with more quality weaners penned. Export cattle were well supplied with medium and heavy cows fully firm on last weeks improved rates and light cows slightly cheaper. Bullocks and steers were also slightly cheaper. Trade yearlings suitable to kill were firm with yearlings and weaners returning to the paddock being dearer.

Weaner Steers, Blank Family & J Johnson, D/ Master X, 451.2c/kg, $1004/head.

Weaner Heifers, N Hobart, Charolais X, 309.2c/ kg, $868/head.

Feeder Steers, Valley Pride Produce, Charolais X, 343.2c/kg, $1521/head.

Feeder Steers, A Weekes, Charbray, 357.2c/kg, $1292/head.

Feeder Heifers, N Draper, Charbray, 296.2c/kg, $1155/head.

2/4 Tooth Ox, G Isbell, D/Master, 310.2c/kg, $1813/head.

Medium Cows, I & D Williams, D/Master, 266.2c/kg, $1504/head.

Pen of Medium Cows, S Williams, Santa, 265.2c/kg, $1392/head.

Heavy Cows, Mezzies Place, Brangus, 263.2c/ kg, $1851/head.

Bulls, L. Stewart, D/Master, 277.2c/kg, $2065/ head.

Bulls, J & L Moisson, Brangus, 273.2c/kg, $2582/head.

Friday February 9

Charolais X Feeder Steers Sell to $1790 at Toogoolawah Store Sale

Agents Shepherdson and Boyd reported a larger yarding of 1922 head for their store sale at Toogoolawah. Feeder steers and heifers sold to a stronger market with plenty of competition for cattle with weight in them. All descriptions of backgrounders held fully firm on the previous sales very strong rates as supply increasing. L M Paroz of Mutdapilly Sold a line of 59 Charolais feeder steer 24mths old for $1790/head. Pete and Christine Hardgraves of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X feeder steers 20mths old for $1770/head. Toberpatrick of Gatton sold Charolais X steers 18mths old for $1730/head. B Z Holdings of Kohlo sold Santa steers 20mths old for $1700/head. B & L Dunn of Beaudesert sold Simmental X feeder steers 18-20mths old for $1690/head. Maree Duncombe of Conondale sold a quality line of F1 Charbray steers 16mths old topping at $1680/head. GR Brown and TM Harrison sold Charolais X feeder steers 16-18mths old for $1650/head. C & J Hewitt of Delaneys Creek sold Charbray X feeder steers 16mths old for $1630/head. Stark Contracting of Anduramba sold Droughtmaster X feeder steers 16mths old for $1600/head. G & L Bischoff sold a quality pen of Droughtmaster steers 1214mths old for $1550/head. Impresa Civil Sold Droughtmaster steers 14mths old for $1500/ head.

Homeward Properties of Cracow sold a quality run of 112 Santa steers 12-14mths old selling to $1450 and $1350. Gallanani Grazing of Esk sold a quality pen of Charolais X steers 14mths old for $1420/head. Lyne Bros of Gatton sold Angus X steers 14mths old for $1410/head. Warwick and Flesser of Mt Alford sold Santa X steers 12-14mths old for $1400/head. Kay Ward for Gregors creek sold Droughtmaster steers 12-14mths old for $1380/head. Alice Creek of running creek sold Charolais X steers 12mths old for $1280/head.

A quality run of Santa, breeder quality heifers account G & D Tilley of Beaudesert sold to a top of $1610 and $1590/head. Mark Tilley also sold a quality line of Santa heifers, 24mths old with pens topping at $1560/head. K & K King of Dayboro sold Droughtmaster heifers 18mths old for $1300/head. Geoffrey and Leanne Hartwig of Eidsvold sold a quality run of heifers, 14-16mths old with the angus portion topping at $1260, the Charolais portion topping at $1290 and the Droughtmasters topping at $1220/head. The Gittins family of Goomeri

sold Droughtmaster X heifers 18mths old for $1200/head. K & K King of Dayboro sold Charolais X heifers 14-16mths old for $1110/ head. Apel & Co of Gin Gin sold a quality run of Charbray X heifers 11-13mths old with pens topping at $1130, $1020 and $1000/head. Alice Creek of Running creek sold Charolais X heifers 16mths old for $1200/head D & R Manson of Kin Kin sold Brangus X heifers 15mths old for $1180/head. C & J Hewitt of Delaneys Creek sold Charbray heifers 14mths old for $1030/head. K & R Kohler of Moore sold Droughtmaster X heifers 12-14mths old for $1030/head. Tri Rural of Binjour sold Charolais X weaner heifers 10mths old for $930/head. N & Z Heit of Blackbutt sold Charolais X weaner heifers 8mths old for $990/head. G & C Beanland of Kingaroy sold Charolais X heifers 8mths old for $890/head.

Gaylene Belz of Mt Beppo sold Santa X heifers 12-14mths old for $950/head.

Darcy Pratten of Kilcoy sold 11 year old Brangus cows and calves for $1750/head. Pearl Cattle Co of Proston sold middle aged Brangus Cows and Calves for $1690/head. Impresa Civil of Esk sold Droughtmaster X cows and calves $1690/head. Barnes Grazing of Anduramba sold aged Santa cows with calves at foot for $1540/head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all of their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The next Toogoolawah Store Sale will be on Friday the 23rd of February, starting at 9am.

WOODFORD SALEYARDS

Monday February 12

209 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Younger steers sold to a very strong market, feeders and cows remained firm, while vealer heifers were slightly easier to the previous week. Barrie & Margaret Dunning, Harlin, sold pens of Santa backgrounder steers for $1450 and heifers for $930. Brendan & Brittany Wheildon, Toogoolawah, sold Charolais steer calves for $990, $860, $825 & $800. Summer Brothers, Maleny, sold a Dairy bull for $2080 and cows for $1290. Bev Sippel, Woodford, sold Brahman cows for $1360. Jinx Cold Stores, Mt Mee, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1800. Lorraine Sinclair, Witta, sold Senepol cross weaner steers for $900. Melissa Thornton, Harlin, sold 6-7 month old Euro steers for $900 & $890. David Hill, Mt Mee, sold Droughtmaster steers for $1510 and $1000. David Cox, Moore, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $925.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS

FRUIT:

LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25[$22.50]

1/2CP, Eureka No1 $35-$70[$52]

13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $40-$80[$54] BulkCP, Eureka No1 $45-$80[$62] CP, Eureka No2 $25-$60[$43] BulkCP.

MANGOES: Kensington Pride No1

$20-$30[$25] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 $20$36[$28] 18LCtn, R2E2 No1 ExLarge <8 $24-$32[$28] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Large 8-10 $20-$30[$25] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Medium 11-12 $15-$28[$21.50] SLTray, R2E2 No1 Small >12 $15-$26[$20.50]

SLTray.

VEGETABLES:

BEANS: Borlotti $8-$9[$8.50] Kg, Flat Continental No1 $4-$5[$4.50] Best $6 Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $4$8[$6.90] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1.80-$4.50[$4] Best $5 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-$30[$25] Best $36 10KgBag, Target $3-$4[$3.75] Bunch.

BROCCOLI: $1.20-$3[$2.30] Kg, No1 $40-$60[$52.50] Best $64 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $30-$40[$35] 2.4Kg.

BROCCOLINI: $30-$30[$30] 2.4Kg.

CABBAGES: Ballhead ExLarge $5-$7[$6] Each, Ballhead Large $5-$6[$5.50] Each, Ballhead Medium $3.50-$4[$3.75] Each, Red 10c-$3[$2] Best $3.50 Each, Red No1 $20-$35[$27.50] Best $40 Carton, Savoy $1-$2[$1.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $30-$40[$38] 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 $20-$36[$30.60] Best $40 Carton, No2 $10-$24[$18] Best $30 Carton, Caulini $20-$24[$22] Best $26 2KgCtn.

CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $20-$45[$33] Best $50 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $16-$20[$18] 16KgCtn.

CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20$2[$1.62] Best $2.40 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.74] Best $2.50 Bunch, Kailan $1.40-$2[$1.74] Best $2.50 Bunch, Pakchoy $1.20-$2[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch.

EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$22]

6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$35[$30] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$30[$27]

6KgCtn, Continental $14-$20[$17]

7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple $12-$20[$15] 7KgTray, Purple $12-$18[$17] Best $20 8KgCtn, Purple Extra Glasshouse $18-$24[$22] Best $26 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $16-$20[$19] Best $24 7KgTray.

KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50]

250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] Best $3.50 250g.

LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $10$18[$14.60] Best $20 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $18-$24[$21]

Carton, Baby Cos Hearts Sleeves $12$20[$19] Carton, Cos No1 $16-$30[$26]

Best $36 Carton, Cos No2 $8-$16[$12]

Carton, Headed No1 $8-$20[$14.40]

Best $24 Carton, Headed No2 $2$8[$5] Carton, Hearts $16-$20[$18]

Carton, Open Varieties $8-$14[$11]

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

MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$9[$8.50]

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

PARSLEY: Continental $1.60$2.50[$2.25] Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $2-$2.50[$2.30] Best $2.60 Bunch, English Large Bunch $1.60$2.20[$1.90] Best $2.50 Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.20-$2[$1.70] Best $2.20 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 $1.60-$3[$2.50]

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 $22-$36[$29]

Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $20-$30[$25] Best $36 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $26-$40[$35] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $24-$40[$34]

Best $45 9LCtn.

SWEET CORN: No1 $14-$26[$23.20]

Best $30 18LCtn, No2 $12-$16[$14] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68]

125g, Pre-pack $24-$40[$35] Best $45 18LCtn.

TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1-$2[$1.70]

Best $2.20 250gLP, Egg Extra $30$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $24-$30[$27] Best $34 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $20-$30[$25] Best $34 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $20$26[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium Large $22-$28[$25] Best $32 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$36[$33] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $12-$18[$14] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $16-$26[$21]

10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $16-$28[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $16$28[$23] Best $30 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small $14-$24[$21]

10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $16-$26[$23] Best $28

10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $16$20[$18] 10KgCtn.

TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$30[$25]

10KgBag, White $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgBag.

ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $36-$50[$41.50]

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 $20-$34[$28.80] 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: Butternut $22-$28[$25.20] Best $30 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 60c-90c[75c] Best $1 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 50c-70c[60c] Kg, Grey Sampson 70c-90c[80c] Best $1 Kg, Jap $14$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 40c-80c[70c] Best $1 Kg, Jap No2 30c-50c[40c] Kg, Average=[]

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

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 16 February 2024.

BY JESSE HAMILTON

SINCE its purchase by Bill Smith in its inaugural years of production, this 1968 VE Valiant Sedan has proven itself a dependable and sturdy family vehicle across multiple generations.

Bill’s daughter Marney and her husband Richard Smith are the current owners of the Chrysler Australia manufactured sedan, utilising it as a club vehicle as passionate members of the Lockyer Antique Motor Association.

Richard said the family had worked to maintain the car’s originality, with the engine block, gearbox, and rear axle never removed from the vehicle.

“It’s absolutely original, there have been no moderations,” he said.

MY RIDE MY RIDE

“When I started dating Marney, I had an old Holden EJ, Marney’s dad showed me how to repair cars, so we did the servicing on brakes and any repairs on the Valiant plus my own vehicle.”

The VE Valiant was announced the Wheels Magazine car of the year in January 1968, with styling based on the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant models.

The 68 VE Valiant was larger than any previous model in the Valiant range and included dual-line

brakes, double-sided safety wheel rims, and front safety belts not included in its predecessors.

Richard said Bill drove the VE until he was 94, with Richard’s son Joel showing an interest in maintaining the vehicle.

“My son got permission to bring it home and get it running again and used it to pick Grandad up from the old person’s home and take him for drives,” he said.

“When my son finished being interested in it, we got it brought out to our farm, and I

used to drive it every week.”

Richard and Marney have received plenty of local recognition for the 68 Valiant,

crowned runner-up at the Lowood Show and Shine for best vintage and veteran vehicle, and announced Lockyer

Antique Motor Association

Car of the Month in September 2023. The couple have been

Lockyer Antique Motor Association members since 2018 and meet twice a month for car runs at Lake Apex.

ABOVE: Laidley locals Richard and Marney Smith are the owners of this vintage 1968 VE Valiant Sedan. LEFT: Richard and Marney chose the 68 VE Valiant as their wedding car on July 14, 1973, married 50 years in 2023.

The 68 VE Valiant style was based on the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant models. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

Inside interior shot of 68 VE Valiant which was crowned the Wheels Magazine car of the year in January 1968.

Chery E5 electric vehicle to launch

CHERY confirmed it will launch its highly anticipated OMODA E5 electric vehicle in Australia on February 15.

The stylish and sporty SUV is set to make its debut in the Australian market by mid-year 2024, marking a significant milestone in Chery’s brand expansion and commitment to delivering sustainable vehicles to Australian consumers.

Characterised by its innovative crossover design, the OMODA E5 is powered by a single electric motor that produces 150kW and 340Nm of torque, and a 0-100km acceleration of 7.6 seconds.

With an ultra-low power consumption of only 15.5kWh/100km, as well as strong range endurance of up to 430km (WLTP), the E5 enables drivers to travel freely without the need for frequent charging.

The OMODA E5 is equipped with a variety of intelligent configura-

tions, including a 12.3-inch super large, curved screen, panoramic sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, and a wealth of exterior and interior colour options, providing

both style and functionality for its drivers.

Chery Australia managing director Lucas Harris said they were excited to launch the OMODA E5 in Australia.

“With its combination of unique design, impressive range and advanced features, we are confident the OMODA E5 will be a popular choice for Australian con-

sumers who are increasingly seeking sustainable vehicle options,” he said.

“The arrival of the OMODA E5 later this year is the next step in our local expan-

sion strategy and underscores Chery’s commitment to providing Australian drivers with access to advanced electric vehicle technology without compromising on performance or style.”

The OMODA E5 will be available in two trim levels, Standard and Premium.

Further details regarding pricing and specification will be announced closer to the launch.

The OMODA E5 will complement Chery’s existing line-up of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, designed to meet the varying preferences and lifestyles of Australian consumers.

This includes the crossover OMODA 5, the mid-sized Tiggo 7 Pro, and the seven-seater SUV, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, set to launch in April.

Chery has sold over 6,000 vehicles in Australia since launching in 2023, and the brand roll-out continues with 60 dealers nationally.

There are Oh so many reasons to choose Lockyer Valley Toyota.

Chery is launching the stylish and sporty OMODA E5 vehicle in Australia, announced on February 15.

PHOTO: CHERY AUSTRALIA

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1056

ACROSS

1 What is a scarf worn round the neck (6)

8 Which naval officers are of the highest rank (8)

9 Name something fired at, or aimed at (6)

10 What are sudden divergences from some courses to others (8)

11 What is the base unit of electric current (6)

13 Which term implies the most distant (8)

16 Which bombshells are thrown by hand (8)

19 To steal, is to do what (6)

22 Which high explosive consists of a nitroglycerine mixture (8)

24 To be wantonly irreverent, is to be what (6)

25 Which string fastens a boot (8)

26 What is a British colloquial term for bread (6)

DOWN

2 Name another term for a kingdom (5)

3 To not be explicit, is to be what (5)

4 To be ragged, is to be what (8)

5 Which word is used after a prayer (4)

6 To be passionate, is to be what (6)

7 What are dishes from which food is eaten (6)

12 Name the head of the Roman Catholic Church (4)

14 To have become an adept in something, is to have done what to it (8)

15 What is the official Gaelic

name of the Republic of Ireland (4)

17 What is measured movement, as in dancing (6)

18 To be closer, is to be what (6)

20 To fix firmly, is to do what (5)

21 What is estimated worth (5)

23 Baghdad is the capital of which Asian republic (4)

TUESDAYMONDAYSUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAYTHURSDAYWEDNESDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 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 The Weekly. 9.05 This Is Going To Hurt.

9.50 Planet America. 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25

Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Grand Designs. 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. 3.25 Tenable.

4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Hard Quiz. 10.30 The Weekly. 11.05 News.

11.20 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Darby

And Joan. 2.15 Spicks And Specks. 2.45 Better Date Than Never. 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 3.45 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.30 Landline. 5.55 Aust Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. 8.15 Endeavour. 9.45 Total Control. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.30 Cook And The Chef. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.45 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 5.30 The ABC Of... 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 House Of Gods. 9.25 Silent Witness. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Australia Remastered. 2.00

Parliament. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 The Weekly. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Secrets Of Tutankhamun.

3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. 8.40 The Matchmakers. 9.40 Kin. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 56 Years Of Painting, 1

Lesson On Anger. 2.15 Hunt For Queen

Nefertiti. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35

The Cook Up. 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. 8.40

The Carnival: Australia Uncovered. 9.50 Culprits. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. 8.25

Legends End: The Loch Ness Monster Story. 9.25 Queens That Changed The World. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Gymnastics. Apparatus World Cup. Highlights. 3.00 Sailing. Sail GP Yachting Championship. Round 8. Day 1. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Such Was Life. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 9.20 The Wonders Of Europe. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 2.55 Para-Badminton. 3.00 Sailing. Sail GP Yachting C’ship. Round 8. Day

2. 4.30 Where Are You Really From?

5.30 Such Was Life. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 News. 7.30 Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. 8.20 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 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 The 1% Club.

8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Inside Chernobyl. 12.40 Parenthood. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Beach Cops. 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 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. 11.00 Born To Kill? 12.00 Black-ish. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 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 MOVIE: Sweet Home Alabama. (2002) 10.50 To Be Advised.

12.35 12 Monkeys. 2.30 Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) 10.15 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007) 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 4.00 Border Patrol. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 9.35 Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Real Story. 10.35 Soham: Catching A Killer. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Explore

TV. 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 Under Investigation. 10.00

9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30

The Equalizer. 12.20 The Equalizer. 1.10 Pointless. 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30

Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 My Way. 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 RBT. 8.30

Emergency. 9.30 RPA. 10.30 9News

Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. 11.50 A+E

After Dark. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.35

Pointless. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000) 10.45 MOVIE: Magic Mike XXL. (2015) 12.45 Tipping Point. 1.40 Pointless. 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Bondi Vet. 2.00 MOVIE: Rocky III. (1982) 4.00 Journey To The Northern Territory. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 1. Reds v Waratahs. 9.00 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.15 MOVIE:

The Departed. (2006) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988) 3.20 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet.

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 Murder In The Family. 11.10

The First 48. 12.00 Family Law. 12.50 Building Icons. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent.

Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. 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

Ambulance Australia. 8.30 FBI: International. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 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 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 Dr Phil. 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 The Graham Norton Show. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Australian Survivor. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Soccer. AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Third round. Uzbekistan v Australia. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Ambulance UK. 11.30 FBI: International. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Healthy Homes. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You?

The Unseen Bits. (R)

8.30 Doc Martin. (M,R)

9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+,R)

10.05 Killing Eve. (M,R)

10.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG,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 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

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

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

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

8.30 Movie: Holding The Man. (2015) (MA15+,R)

10.35 Would I Lie To You? (R)

11.05 QI. (M,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? (M)

9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PG,R)

10.20 MythBusters. (PG,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 QI. (M,R)

8.30 Queerstralia. (M,R)

9.35 You Can’t Ask That. (M,R)

9.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+,R)

10.40 Doc Martin. (M,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R)

8.30 MythBusters. (PG,R)

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.10 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. (M,R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG,R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R)

8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

9.15 Upstart Crow. (M,R)

9.45 Double Parked. (M)

10.10 Portlandia. (PG,R)

10.55 Back. (MA15+,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 Maternal. (M,R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 The Hotel Inspector. (PG,R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (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 Border Security: International. (PG,R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

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

6.00pm Heathrow. (PG,R)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG,R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

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

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

6.15 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.15 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG,R)

8.30 Vera. (M,R)

10.30 Call The Midwife. (M,R)

11.45 The Vicar Of Dibley. (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: Symphony Of The Seas. (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)

10.45 David Jason: Planes, Trains And Automobiles. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG,R)

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

9.30 Motorway Patrol. (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: Independence Day. (1996) (M,R)

11.25 Movie: The New Mutants. (2020) (M,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Movie: Men In Black 3. (2012) (M,R)

9.40 Movie: Hancock. (2008) (M,R) Will Smith.

11.40 Movie: The Darkest Minds. (2018) (M,R)

2.00 Storage Wars. (M,R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

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

9.30 Mighty Planes. (PG,R)

10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG,R)

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: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014) (MA15+,R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (M,R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG,R)

10.30 Deep Water Salvage. (PG)

11.30 Ax Men. (M)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG,R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG,R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (M,R)

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

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M,R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (PG,R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG,R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M,R)

10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (MA15+)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40 Poirot. (PG,R)

10.50 Coroner. (MA15+,R)

11.50 Manifest. (M,R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. (PG,R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Movie: Dead Of Night (1945) (M,R)

6.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round1. Reds v Waratahs.

7.00 Customs. (PG,R)

7.30 Movie: Quantum Of Solace. (2008) (M,R)

9.40 Movie: A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964) (MA15+,R)

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

8.30 Movie: Dirty Harry. (1971) (MA15+,R)

10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+,R)

11.40 Major Crimes. (M,R)

1.40 Movie: The Raging Moon. (1971) (PG,R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M,R)

8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M)

9.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M)

10.40 Forensics: The Real CSI.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG,R)

10.40 See No Evil. (M,R)

11.40 Madam Secretary. (M,R)

6.00pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M,R)

10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M,R)

11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (M,R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 JAG. (PG,R)

7.30 Bull. (M,R)

8.30 NCIS. (M,R)

9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M,R)

10.30 Matildas Preview Show.

11.00 Evil. (MA15+,R)

11.55 FBI. (MA15+,R)

6.00pm Deal Or No Deal.

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)

7.00 JAG. (PG,R)

8.00 NCIS. (M,R)

9.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M,R)

10.50 Blue Bloods. (M,R)

11.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M,R)

12.45 FBI: International. (M,R)

1.45 48 Hours. (M,R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG,R)

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG,R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M,R)

11.15 Blue Bloods. (M,R)

12.15 Evil. (MA15+,R)

1.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (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. (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. (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. (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. (PG,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. (M,R)

10.00 South Park. (MA15+,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Charmed. (M, 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)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG,R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG,R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG)

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

8.30 Inside Wagner. (M)

9.25 David Harewood On Blackface. (PG)

10.20 Movie: Blade Runner. (1982) (MA15+,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)

10.10 Devilsdorp. (M,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (M,R)

9.20 Into.

10.15 Queer Sports. (PG)

6.00pm Food That Built The World. (PG)

7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R)

8.30 The Legend Of Bigfoot. (PG)

9.20 Warped By War: Inside Putin’s Russia. (M)

10.15 Better Things. (M)

11.15 Raw Comedy. (M,R)

6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PG)

7.35 Abandoned Engineering.

8.30 The Hunt For Stolen Nazi Treasure. (M)

9.20 Cracking The Code. (PG,R)

6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG)

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (M,R)

9.25 Bad Education. (M)

10.35 The Carnival: Australia Uncovered. (MA15+,R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (PG)

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)

Community Noticeboard

Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY

Fri Feb 23

Friday Food Truck Night Colonial Plaza carpark Esk 4pm - 8pm, BYO tables and 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, 54261468

Gatton Gem Show Gatton Lapidary Club, 8am-3pm,Gatton Shire Hall 52 North St, free entry, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary

food, cold drinks, tea & coffee 0417074933

Exhibition Opening The Condensery, by artist Sancintya Mohini Simpson, 4pm6pm, registration required for catering, visit thecondensery.com.au

Toogoolawah Pictures

Alexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm9.40pm, children $8, adults $10, families $30, EFTPOS available on door, hot dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by mestext/call 0467301924

Sun Feb 25

Ken & Annie’s Country Music WalkUp Uniting Church Hall Rosewood, new backing band, walk-up artists, show starts 12pm, parking at rear, wheel chair access, afternoon tea, please bring a plate to share, everyone welcome, 0408707114

Country Music Concert Gatton Senior Citizens Hall, 13 North St Gatton, starts 2pm, entertainers: Diane Simpson, Peter Simpson, Terry Gordon, entry $25, bookings phone 0439030677 (Mon-Fri)

Wed Feb 28

Pre-election Meeting Stockyard Creek Hall will be hosting a Lockyer Valley Regional Council Pre-election Meeting on Wednesday evening the 28th February. Doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. All candidates will be invited to give a short talk on why they are standing for Council and ask questions. Supper will be provided and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. Contact Stockyard Creek Community Hall via our Facebook page for more details. 0426017485

Thu Feb 29

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

Daniel Champagne live at Ma Ma Creek Community Centre, 7:30- 9:30pm, ccomplished and well-travelled accoustic guitarist, food and drinks for sale, tickets on eventbrite and at the door (open 7 pm).

MARCH

Fri Mar 1

World Day of Prayer 9.30am St James Anglican Church, 58 Prospect St Lowood, followed by morning tea, 0429123445

World Day of Prayer 10am Gatton, St

and Spencer Sts, followed by morning tea contact 0477788791. 11am Laidley,

South, followed by a light lunch, contact 0400112882

Glenore Grove Dance

7.30pm-11.30pm, $12.50 admission, includes supper, Glenore Grove Hall, 0423849002

Sat Mar 2

Mulgowie Farmers Markets 8am-11am

local farm fresh produce, handmade products, books, plants, live music, coffee and breakfast, markets@mulgowie.com.au or 0477143787

Fernvale Photography Group gallery opens to public, Open Door Gallery 45 Railway St Lowood. 9:30am-2pm Sat & Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm Thu, featured photographers present each day, visit Fernvale Photography Group Facebook page or email lanalkeen@hotmail.com

Marburg Dance

bring your own cup and supper, tea and coffe provided, Marburg Show Hall, $12.50 admission, 0409481681

Sun Mar 3

Country Music at Gatton Senior Citizens Hall, 1.30pm, entry $7, refreshments, raf-

Fri Mar 8

Women’s Drumming Circle to acknowl-

Day, inc. light lunch, Lockyer Community Centre, 9.30am-1pm, 54623355

Sat Mar 9

Ma Ma Creek Community Markets Ma Ma Creek Community Hall, 8am-12pm, plants, live music, delicious morning teas, fresh local mangoes, local pure honey and so much more, stalls $10, followed by Inter-

all funds to MMC Community Centre Inc. Info Helen 0418716057

Toogoolawah Pictures

Alexandra Hall, doors 7pm movie 7.20pm9.30pm, children $8, adults $10, families $30, no EFTPOS, hot dogs, pop corn, snack bar, please book by message ‘Toogool-

0467301924

Thu Mar 14

Peace Ladies Stalls in front of IGA Gatton, 8am-11am.

Sat Mar 16

Forest Hill Annual Artisan’s Gathering

Forest Hill School of Arts, 8am, stallholders, local businesses, local community groups, local support, beverages and sausage sizzle, browse the stalls and see what trea-

fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation, 0402085260

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

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

February 19-25, 2024

ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Romance, friendship and fun are highlighted on Thursday. With Saturday’s Full Moon in your daily routine zone, it’s time to prioritise, organise and stabilise, but avoid being too impulsive about a complicated issue involving money, values or possessions. The stars encourage you to dream ambitious dreams for the future. Be inspired by fellow Aries, pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem: “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.”

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)

Bulls can blunder around being (unintentionally) insensitive. This week you need to be extra responsive to the needs of children, teenagers and close friends, otherwise Saturday’s Full Moon could trigger a misunderstanding or an emotional drama. With Venus transiting through your career zone, professional matters are set to improve - as long as you’re not too stubborn. The more flexible and understanding you are, the quicker things will improve.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

This week the Full Moon (in earthy Virgo) falls in your home zone, so get your house in order and tackle domestic chores with extra Gemini gusto. But, if you spread gossip or jump to hasty conclusions, you could end up in hot water. And avoid the temptation to take shortcuts. A slapdash attitude will only mean you have to do everything twice. With a more methodical and practical approach, you can accomplish tasks and still have plenty of time to play.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

With Saturday’s Full Moon stimulating your conversation and social media zones, communicating with other people will be turbo-charged (in person and online) and a close partnership should prosper. The planets also bring good fortune in the form of an international friend, a wise mentor, an educational milestone, a financial boost or a travel opportunity. So it’s time to crawl out of your Crab cave and get moving, mixing and mingling ASAP!

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)

Regal Lions love to live in the lap of luxury! Saturday’s Full Moon activates your finance zone and encourages your tendency to be hasty with cash and careless with credit. But penny-pinching Saturn is visiting one of your money zones, so clever Cats will resist the temptation to blow the budget with an impulsive, extravagant spending spree. Big binge buys now will just lead to major money headaches later on. So slow down, plan carefully and shop prudently.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Partnerships – of the romantic, platonic and business variety – are highlighted this week, as the planets activate your relationship zone. Saturday’s Full Moon lights up your sign, so self-belief is the key to Virgo success and satisfaction. Don’t let annoying disruptions and minor matters rattle you! Keep going on your chosen path, with confidence and determination. Be inspired by birthday great, writer Anais Nin: “Good things happen to those who hustle.”

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

The Full Moon illuminates your solitude zone and Venus is in your creativity zone, so spend some quality time on your own and let your imagination percolate. Activities like reading, writing, painting, drawing, dancing, playing music and meditating are favoured. And don’t forget to dream! Writer (and birthday great) Anais Nin wrote: “Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love.”

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Tuesday’s Venus/Mars hook-up highlights romance, flirtation, cooperation, entertainment and good times. So loosen up, let your Scorpio hair down, and have some fun! Then Saturday’s Full Moon fires up your friendship zone, so it’s also time to review and renew your peer group. Be inspired by birthday great, writer Anais Nin: “Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

When it comes to work projects and professional prospects, this week’s Full Moon is in efficient, no-nonsense Virgo. So people don’t care how funny, friendly and fabulous you are - they just want to know you can do your job promptly and competently. With the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune transiting through your family zone, don’t neglect the needs of your home and loved ones. Accept your domestic responsibilities with a sunny Sagittarian smile!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

This week there’s a Full Moon in your adventure/aspirations zone, and the Venus/Mars conjunction boosts confidence and self-esteem. So it’s a good time to grab the Goat by the horns and initiate some long-overdue changes - especially involving travel, education, communication and community connections. Be inspired by fellow Capricorn, writer Simone de Beauvoir: “Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Saturday’s Full Moon stimulates your sexuality and secrets zones, so expect a dramatic week full of passion and/or intrigue. Also, with no less than five planets transiting through your sign (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto) it’s time to be creative, communicative, bold and brave! Draw inspiration from birthday great, writer Anais Nin (who had the Sun in Pisces and Mercury in Aquarius): “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

Compassionate Venus links up with dynamic Mars in your humanitarian zone, so be proactive about helping others. Can you do some volunteer work, start a fundraiser, or organise a working bee? Plus - with the Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces - you’ll feel like daydreaming, visualising and creating even more than usual as you perform, paint, draw, dance, write, sing or play music. The Full Moon’s in earthy Virgo, so make your dreams a reality!

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2024

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, 0428048823

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

Lockyer Valley Writers Group

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

Lockyer Woodcrafters Group

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

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth 6.30pm 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

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Invitation to comment

Draft terms of reference for environmental impact statement

Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project, located 48 km south-west of Gympie

The proponent, Queensland Hydro Pty Ltd, a publicly owned proprietary company established by the Queensland Government, proposes to develop the $14.2 billion Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project. The project would involve development of a PHES to supply up to 2,000 megawatts of continuous electricity for a 24-hour period (resulting in a storage capacity of 48,000 megawatt hours) in the Southern Queensland renewable energy zone. The proposed project is located approximately 13 kilometres (km) south-west of Imbil, 48 km south-west of Gympie, Queensland, in the Gympie Regional Council and Somerset Regional Council local government areas.

The Coordinator-General declared the project a ‘coordinated project’, under section 26(1)(a) of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (Qld), triggering the requirement for an environmental impact statement (EIS).

The draft terms of reference (TOR) for the EIS have been prepared by the Coordinator-General. You are invited to comment on whether the draft TOR covers all the matters Queensland Hydro must address when preparing the EIS. The Coordinator-General will consider all comments before finalising the TOR.

The Australian Minister for the Environment determined that the project is likely to have a significant impact upon matters of national environmental significance and will require approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) before it can proceed. The relevant controlling provisions are World Heritage properties, National Heritage places, Ramsar wetlands, listed threatened species and communities and listed migratory species. The project will be assessed by accredited assessment under the SDPWO Act (Qld). The Coordinator-General’s EIS evaluation report will be provided to the Australian Minister.

How to comment

Comments on the draft TOR are invited from Saturday 17 February 2024 to Thursday 28 March 2024. For information about providing comments to the Coordinator-General, please refer to the fact sheet Have your say on draft terms of reference for an environmental impact statement and accompanying comment form, available online and at the public display locations shown below.

The draft TOR is available to view online at www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/BorumbaPHES

Should you require access to a computer, please visit the following venues during business hours:

•Imbil Library, 125 Yabba Road, Imbil

•Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor St, Gympie

•Esk Library, 19 Heap Street, Esk

•Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy

•State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane •National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra.

Send your comments to the Coordinator-General using one of the following methods: Online:https://haveyoursay.dsd.qld.gov.au/coordinatorgeneral/BorumbaPHESdtor

Email: BorumbaPHESproject@coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au

Post:Attention: The Coordinator-General c/EIS Project Manager, Borumba PHES Project Evaluation and Facilitation Office of the Coordinator-General PO Box 15517 City East Qld 4002 Australia

COMMENTS CLOSE AT 5pm ON 28 March 2024

Notes: While you are encouraged to use the comment form, it is not mandatory. Your comment, including any personal information you provide in connection with your comment, may be disclosed by the CoordinatorGeneral to the project proponent and local, State and Australian government agencies. Your personal information will otherwise be dealt with in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

If you have special communication needs or any concerns about the sharing of information, telephone the EIS project manager on 1800 001 048 to make alternative submission arrangements. For public and administrative convenience, the Coordinator-General will receive all comments on behalf of the Queensland and Australian governments.

descendants of J Stringer, owner of L195 CC410 on Reibstein Gully Road,

EMPLOYMENT

We would like to employ Casual Employee to work stock on a Monday and Thursday at the Esk IGA.

Register, deli, stock fill 3 to 38 hours per week, paid per award, work weekends.

Please forward your resume to Tania Lukritz manager@eskco-op.com

We would like to employ Casual Stock Person to work stock on a Monday and Thursday at the Esk IGA.

8 to 16 hours a week, paid per award, work some weekends, lifting involved.

Please forward your resume to Tania Lukritz manager@eskco-op.com

We would like to employ a Part Time Butcher to join the Esk IGA Team.

20 plus hours a week, paid per award, work weekends per roster, team environment

Please forward your resume to Tania Lukritz manager@eskco-op.com.au

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Goats -6 months to 2 years $50 -$150 Churchable

0421-011164

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

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

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

Blue Heeler Kelpie Cross female pup, 14 weeks old, extremley friendly and affectionate breed, good worker, black with 4 blue feet, (Breeder No: BIN00107795692704) Contact Barry on 0433 727 432

FOR

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

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

Please contact Barry on 0433 727 432.

FOR SALE budgies assorted colours $8ea, Ring Doves $10ea, cockatiels $20ea, ring necked parrots $50 ea Ph: 0407587164

PRODUCE

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

GO;DEN FLEECE Drums, Cans and Oil Bottle with Metal Pourer Rosewood 0407021438

VINTAGE VICTA Toe Cutter Mower Rosewood 0407021438

VINTAGE QUALCAST cylinder mower Rosewood 0407021438

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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

560 Toogoolawah

ALUM Bull Bar, GC suit 90 series Pajero $150

ph: 54653207

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

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

620 426

Heavy type car ramps, Gatton

Wrecking

BOOKS

Ph: 07 5462 1034.

CAMPING

BBQ

620 426

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

Vintage 12 in (30cm) diameter cast iron camp oven with curved lid for coals Approx 70 years old ( not made in China)

FURNITURE

Kitchen

Dining

Buffet

D,

Silky

Glass

Solid timber table, seats 6-8 people, VGC $85, Brightview

area 0431750957

4 solid timber chairs, VGC, Brightview area 0431750957

LOST & FOUND

Found at Manteuffel Road, Woodlands on side of the road. 2

boxes of children’s nappies & 1 carton of food stuffs plus a car

breakdown kit. Phone: 0438 740 591

WANTED TO BUY

Wanted - Stick Rake approx 1 metre wide with three point

linkage mount. Please phone or text 0411 098575

HOLDEN HX AUTO KINGSWOOD. Ph: 0408 876 054

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

Wanted Pre-2006 ute or 4 cylinder sedan, no rego, no RWC.

Ph: 0493 547 734

Wanted small fridge approx 550mm wide x 575 mm deep x

1,700mm high, prefer bottom mount PH 0488763203

GARDENING

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

Phone 0429 964 567

Bamboo stakes 70cm long - 50 for $10 ph: 5465 3207

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

5465 3207

Electronic Watering Cable 15mts $200 ph: 5465 3207

Moreton Bay Fig tree plants $5.00 each Phone (07)5465

1458 Laidley

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

PH 5466 4120

White frangapani trees $10ea, advanced mock orange bushes $10ea, advanced Geisha girl bushes $10e, Brightview area 0431750957

“Pope” Mower, B & S Engine, new carby, good condition

$50.00 Phone 5462 1034 Gatton

Stable Manure available free of charge 0401 229731

Yellow flowering Water lily $25 0499029538

Orchids from $20ea . 0411632141

Composting Tumbler Bin - Relngarden brand, instruction manual, Excellent condition, $25.00 Ph: 0467 051 955

Skid mounted 350lt poly tank c/w 2 hose reels and valving

$500.00 Ph 0418 651 013

MACHINERY

Stick Rake for ride on mover. Pin type tow connection. 1 meter wide, used twice. Australian made. $350 Phone/text

to 0410 172 361 Forest Hill

3 point linkage steel forks, very solid. $250.

Ph 0433 727 432.

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

Dairy boiler - $50. Kilcoy Ph: 0476 137 421

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

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

Ph: 0429 394 665

John Deere ride on mower, excellent condition, x320, 3 blades, $3000.00 ONO Phone 0428 971 692. Adare.

2 FJ Holden Wheels with hub caps, 75% rubber, axle springs

$50.00. Phone 0428 971 692. Adare.

Side delivery slasher, 3-point linkage, 5ft 6inches cut, good condition, always housed in shed. $1750 Contact Barry on 0433 727 432

Fibreglass telescopic lance - 7.3

BOWLS

ESK BOWLS CLUB

Esk Bowls & Community Club Pub

Day held Tuesday Feb 13th.

Results as follows; Rinners UpRusty @North Ipswich Bowls Club. Round 1 Winner - S Lehmann @ Lowood & District Bowls Club.

Round 2 Winner - Ruth Martin @ Lowood & District Bowls Club. Overall Winner; Damien - @Woodford Bowls Club.

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

A great day was had by all on the first day back. Some new faces.

R. Duggan, D. Einan, M. Anderson, 15. A. Roffe, J. Budd, C. McGuire, 5. B. Yates, R. Webb, S. Reck, 15. C. McGill, J. Mace, E. Muller, 12. L. Duggan, L. Anderson, R. Pagett, 11. E. Roffe, Mick. Anderson, T. Watson, 9. M. Whereat, B. Silk, 9. M. Zabel, M. Locker, 15. They had good bowling on Saturday in the 7 competition Laidley defeated Lowood 3-0. Well done guys.

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 13th February Joe Hilton, Butch Stevens, Kim Dorman and Keith McWhirter travelled to Esk for their Pub Day. Had two good games but no bacon to bring home this time. Thanks Esk for the Invite.

On Wednesday 14th February, Lyn McWhirter, Butch Stevens and Hugh Edwards travelled to Kilcoy for their Pub Day. They were joined by Sandra from Kilcoy to make up the team. Two great games against good opponents and lots of laughter but runners up in both games.

On Sunday 18th February, at home, we had our biggest Sunday turnout for some time and played two triples games with players vying for the Lowest Winning Margin. Winners on the day were Len Smyth, John Greany and Hugh Edwards. Runners up were Keith McWhirter, Peter Wilson and Brian Loveland. Fruit Tray Raffle went to Hugh Edwards.

• For your Calander:

Our next General Meeting of the club. will be held of Sunday 10 March beginning at 9.00am Come along and have your say in the running of the club. See you on the green.

• In order to ensure the attendance of players from other Clubs at our venue, it is necessary for our members to attend other clubs. If you are available to play in scheduled Pub Day Games, please advise Keith of your availability.

• Please Keep Tuesday 19th March free for the running of our Annual Gold Cup Tournament.

• Our next scheduled Pub Day will be held on 5th March.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for 13th February, 2024:

The First Round of Ladder was played with the percentages going towards the Individual Club Champion for 2024. Sue & Peter Hooper put themselves in a great position to commence the Yearly Competition with a win of 60%. Nice score and congratulations.

There are 10 Rounds and you get to choose your best 7.

J Kuhle, T Fitzgerald, W Pickles & R Drouin tied 50%, B Manning & R McLucas 48.33%, J Orrin, A McLucas, G Orrin & P Ziebarth also tied 45.83%.

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.

CRICKET

ESK & DISTRICT UNDER 13S

JUNIOR CRICKET

A good win by the Esk and District Under 13s on Saturday beating Gatton Bulls Gold 116 - 60.

Batting: Billy Bergin 39 Top score, Damon Wood 18, Brodie Kubler 13, Griffin Kruger 13, Joe Bergin 7

Bowling - Wickets to: Carter Melville

2, Jai Halsted 1, Nate Friedrich 1, Billy Bergin 1, George Thornton 1, Griffin Kruger 1, Dean Kunde 1

Fielding - Catches to: Carter Melville

3, Billy Bergin 1, Joe Bergin 1, Ben Jardine 1

Player of the match: Billy Bergin scoring 39 runs , taking 1 wicket and one catch

Esk and District 8 for 116

Gatton Bulls Gold 8 for 60

Congratulations also to our South East Country Under 11s Rep side 132 , beating South West Country side 102.

The side is made up of players from the Lockyer and Warwick comps.

Including some of our Under 13s side - George Thornton top score 30 not out, Joe Bergin

Jai Halsted, Nate Friedrich, Damon Wood, Blake Enks Well done team.

LOCKYER A GRADE

The Top of the Table clash between Forest Hill and Helidon lived up to the hype in a thriller. Batting first, the goats, through talented youngster Drew Stafford with 41, posted 9-117, which seemed light. Ray McBride, a noted batsman, continued his run with the ball with 3-14. But, the talented Heat batsmen were contained by a strong bowling attack, falling for 104, with Shaun Ashley best on24. Evergreen Goats quick, Jason Neuendorf was the main destroyer with 3-19.

In another forgettable performance, the 8-202 posted by Ropehill, with 47 coming from Nathan Tessier, was out of reach for Mulgowie, who folded for 46, although Peter Jones battled for 14. Reece Teske turned in another bagful with 6-31.

The Gatton Fordsdale V Glenore Grove match was washed out.

VALLEY VIKINGS

In devastating news, the Vikings game against Brothers in Ipswich was washed out; the second time in the season when the Vikings were denied valuable points. The final game against Laidley next Saturday will be do or die.

EIGHT BALL KILCOY EIGHT BALL ASSOCIATION

Round 6 of our Summer League was played on Wednesday the 14th of February.

A fantastic night of cueing action was had by all.

Round 6 Results-

Bushrangers 9 defeated Wolfpack 7 Kill Shots 11 defeated Four Q’s 5 Ball Busters 11 defeated Team Ballzy 5

On Saturday the 17th of February

Kilcoy 8 Ball held their A-Grade trials for City v’s Country. Very tight competition with some quality frames played.

Congratulations to our 2024 Kilcoy A-Grade CVC team who will be travelling to Bramble Bay in MayRichelle Dickson, Brett Ringelstein (C), Daniel Dickson, Maurice Townsend, Matthew Harrison, Blake Weaver

This concludes our CVC trials for 2024 Teams playing in round 7 of the Summer League on the 21st of February-

Bill’s Team v’s F-Troop

Calm Your Farm v’s Homestead

Wolf Pack v’s Kill Shots

Best of luck to all and Cue Str8

GOLF

ESK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 17/2/24 - 2nd Round

Brisbane Valley Championship

Sponsored by Brisbane Valley Meats

Winner - G Meloni 63nett

R/UP - A Dennis 70, B Blair 71, E Todd 71, M O’Connor 71, D Roberts 71

Ladies Winner - D Coles 75

R/UP - L J Marshke 75, K Smith 75

Monthly Medal (Esk Players) - Adam

Johns

January Golden Hole (Esk Players)No 15 2nd shot Graham Proctor

NTP

“A” Grade 1/10 3rd M Robson, “B”

Grade 6/15 2nd R Marshke, “C”

Grade 2/11 3rd D Richards

Ladies

Div “1” 5/14 3rd J Bechley, Div “2”

3/12 3rd D Cole

ALL IN

Sponsor Esk IGA - 4/13 J Adams

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats8/17 2nd D Allery

Ladies All In - 7/16 2nd J Marshke

Mens All In - 9/18 2nd A J Dennis

Excellent turnout for the 2nd round of the Brisbane Valley Championship, with 88 players contesting the day. First prize going to Kilcoy player Garry Meloni with a cracking 63nett. R/UP was Adam Dennis again from Kilcoy. Close scoring after that with 4 in a count back for 3rd place, and 11 players equal 7th place. Ladies win going to Delores Cole again from Kilcoy, with L J Marshke from Toogoolawah getting R/UP spot, with 3 players in a count back for the win. Congratulations to Adam taking out the monthly medal and Graham for the monthly golden hole. Many thanks to all our volunteers for putting on a top day and Glenda, Sandra and Marj for doing the food.

A big thanks to Jason Kerr and the gang at Brisbane Valley Meats for Sponsoring, been doing it for a lot of years.

Sunday 18/2/24 - 9 Hole Chooky

Winner - G Ray 30nett

R/UP - C Pettet 32, J Humphrey 33, D Back 33, P Cook 33, B Glanville 34, G Steele 34, G Punch 35, V Scott 37, S Wilson 37, C Neilsen 40, G Lockett 43(L)

32 cm

Results 12.2.24

Rosewood 50 & Overs

Single Stableford:

Trophy Donors: I Christie & A Green

Winners: Men: D Wojcicki 38, Ladies: D Stanley 30 OCB

R/Up: Men: R Cromarty 35, Ladies: S Goodbun 30

Rundown: Men to 31, Ladies to 24

NTP - No 2: Men: W Johnston 38cm, Ladies: No one, No 9: Men: A Green

12 cm, Ladies: S Goodbun 73 cm, No 11: Men: N Porter 145 cm, Ladies: D Stanley 357 cm, No 15: Men: No One, Ladies: A Arumugam 47 cm, Approach (No 3): Men: T Stanford in Hole, Ladies: A Finch in Hole

Results 15.2.24

Thursday Single Stableford

Winner: M Bryson 41

R/Up: S Wright 36 OCB

Run Down to 33

NTP (All 2nd Shots) - No 2: R Ala-Outinen 172 cm, No 9: R Bryson in Hole, No 11: K Leisemann 36 cm, No 15: P Hart 36 cm

Results 17.2.24

Putting Competition - Jeff Humphrey 13 putts

NTP - No 13 S Wilson, No 17 2nd

P Cook

Usual gang out for our Chooky, with Gordon taking the win, the Old Pom getting R/UP spot. For the first time in a long while Cooky managed to get the snake (3 putts) from Shaun, so Shaun had to buy the drinks.

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 17th February - Men & Ladies Flag Event

Sponsored by: Zischke Fuels

Ladies Winner: Judy Logan 93/77 (Fairway on 18th hole)

Runner Up: Skyla Taylor 87/77 (behind the green on 17th)

Run Down: T. Harris 102/79, J. Paroz 100/79, B. Panzram 98/80

Pins: (Pro Pin) Vikki Etherden (Div.1) Trish Harris (Div.2) Vikki Etherden (All In) Skyla Taylor

Men’s Winner: Anthony Mesic 73/67 visitor (in the hole on the 19th)

Runner Up: Kerry Tofis 90/70 (on the fairway on the 19th)

Run Down: T Grimshaw 73/72, K. Godwin 86/72, Will Nielsen 93/72, K. Luck 82/73, J. Etherden 80/73, A. Barrow 94/74, J. Godwin 94/75, B. Maugeri 86/75, R. Gray 96/76

Pins: (Pro Pin) Bruno Maugeri (Div.1) Troy Grimshaw (Div.2) Lee Belford (Div.3) Adam Barrow

Thursday 15th February - Open

Competition - Single Stableford

Winner: Peter Wood 40

Runner Up: Troy Grimshaw 38

Run Down: J. Stewart 38, K. Luck 37, L. Belford 36, A. Parker 35, G. Rodgers 35, A. Cullen 35, R. Yeo 35

Pins: (Pro Pin) Adam Cullen (Div.1) Eric Bosch (Div.2) Frank Sippel (All In) ------

ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results 7.2.24

Ladies Competition

Single Stableford with a Trivia Twist:

Winner: S Meyerson 34

R/Up: D Grantz 30

NTP - No 2: S Meyerson, No 9: M

Woodrow 700 cm, No 11: A Finch, No 15: No One

Best Socks Trophy: M Gibson

Trivia Legend Trophy: J Browning

Results 8.2.24

Thursday Single Stableford:

Winner: A Moore 40

R/Up: P Kuhn 39 OCB

Run Down: K Niemeyer 39, R

Ala-Outinen 37, M Soich 36, L Muller 35, R Summerville 35, M Quinn 35, T Voss 35

NTP - No 2: R Summerville 22 cm, No 9: S Nicholls 9 cm, No 11: P

Kuhn in Hole, No 15: R Ala-Outinen

Sudhaus clawed back to level the match at 2 all. In the end it was Cook’s experience that saw him prevail over Sudhaus 3-2. Congratulations to all those who played on the night. Sound and Fury lost to Love is Blind

• Kent Idle (0-21) def Shane Zische (5-55)

• Craig Jones (3-49) def Kerrie Toohey (2-38)

• Kelsey O’Dea (3-47) def Neil Thomas (2-47)

• Josh Reisenleiter (0-0) lost to Bruce McLachlan (5-55)

• Terry O’Dea (3-45) def Hayden Kleidon (2-41)

• Caleb Weier (2-38) lost to Mason Kleidon (3-46)

What Dreams May Come defeated Green-eyed Monster

• Michael Pratt (5-0) def John Bleakley (0-46)

• Steve Marriott (5-56) def Andrew Lerch (0-38)

• Brent Loughman (2-43) lost to Kerrie Toohey (3-55)

Single Stableford:

Winner: P Knight 39

R/Up: R Hunter 38

Run Down to 33

NTP - No 2: P Knight 120 cm, No 9: G Petersen, No 11: N McMillan, No 15: R Hunter

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 14th February Ladies

AM Golf 18 and 9 hole Golf.

Open to Golfers and non-Golfers.

Winner Chris Stevens, Runner up Judie Marschke.

Enid’s NTP Manuela Laycock.

PM Chook Run a 9 hole Single Stableford open to golfers and non-Golfers. Winner Geoff Murtagh 27 points, Runner up Peter Granzien 23 points.

NTP no 3/12 Bob Marshall, 5/14

Geoff Murtagh.

Saturday 17th February Toogoolawah Members travelled to Esk for the 2nd round of BV Championships. Check Esk Golf News for results.

Coming Events

Saturday 24th February 3rd and final round of BV Championships at Toogoolawah.

Time Sheet please phone Peter for Times on 0417 025 007 after 5pm please.

Monday 26th February Ladies Triple Valley Pennants at Laidley Rosewood

V Toogoolawah 8.25am.

Wednesday 28th February Ladies

AM Golf 18 holes 7.30am/9 holes 8.00am. Single Stableford event.

PM Chook Run 9 hole single stableford 3.30pm.

RIFLES

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE

CLUB

A pleasant Saturday afternoon with a strong Easterly breeze turning South Easterly that blew up range for most of the afternoon . Another great afternoon for the 600yd target.

Iron Sights out of 105.21.

C. Greenwood 98.5 and R. Perry 93.3

F.Class out of 126.21

F. Open.

D. Reddan 117.8 and A. Steele 105.3

F STD.

R. Cowburn 106

Next week 800yds

SQUASH

GATTON SQUASH CLUB

The new season of the Gatton Squash competition started off with some tough matches. The standout of the night was between Jason Cook and Jacob Sudhaus. Cook got the early games but to his credit,

• Blake Loughman (0-0) lost to Courtney Haak (5-55)

• Jason Cook (3-50) def Jacob Sudhaus (2-32)

• Nick Theodosis (5-55) def Codey Wegner (0-0)

That Is The Question defeated Much Ado About Nothing

• Clayton Whincop (1-36) lost to Natalie Mati (4-54)

• Kevin Gloss (4-53) def Mark Newton (1-32)

• Chrissie Everitt (2-40) lost to Aaron O’Dea (3-49)

• Clive Nuttall-Smith (5-55) def Sam Steinhardt (0-0)

• G. McMahon (1-34) lost to Scotty Coggins (4-54)

• Nick Theodosis (0-7) lost to Conner Kleidon (5-55)

TENNIS

ESK TENNIS CLUB

Thursday Night Fixtures Results

Terry’s/Bruce’s Team 35 defeated Ian’s Team 29

Trevor’s Team 33 defeated Matt’s Team 31

James’s Team had the Bye.

TOOGOOLAWAH TENNIS CLUB

The Toogoolawah Tennis Club held a Valentines Day Tournament on Wednesday 14th February, 2024. After the tennis, players were treated to morning tea and a couple of novelty games for prizes. Winner of the Tennis was Doreen O’Connor with Joy McDougall Runner-Up.

Birthday girl Dolly was judged Best Dressed on the day.

TOUCH FOOTBALL

LAIDLEY TOUCH ASSOCIATION

Laidley Touch results from Monday 12th February

MIXED GAMES

Dirty Ruckers 7 def Layabouts 4 Sweathogs 8 def Underachievers

5

Halfbacks & Halfwits 9 def Gammin Mx 7

Golden Oldies 6 drew with Bits ‘n’ Pieces 6

434Run 9 def Need a Sub 7 Sitting Ducks 15 def Sambucas 0 Rovers Mx won on a forfeit by Uncos

Two new teams, Mob Up & Tigers, will be joining our mixed comp next week.

MEN’S GAMES

Penetrators 7 def Rovers Men 5 Waterboys won on a forfeit by Laidley High Boys

Gammin Men had a bye. Another team will also be joining our Men’s comp as from next week.

Toogoolawah Tennis Club held a Valentines Day Tournament on February 14. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Esk Bowls returns with pub day

BY JESSE HAMILTON

THE Esk Bowls and Community Club kicked off its first pub day of the year on February 13, with teams from across the Lockyer and Somerset regions partaking in spirited local matchups.

Ten teams competed on

the day, with Woodford team emerging as overall winners across two rounds played.

Esk Bowls and Community Club president Cameron Wyatt said the club would host two to three pub days throughout the year, with Tuesday’s event a promising showing after a couple of

challenging years.

“After COVID and some difficult times the club was on its knees, but communities got together around it and it’s breathed life back into it as a bowls club, but it’s also breathed life back into it as a community club,” he said.

Wyatt praised everyone

Firebirds lead netball clinic

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time as a beginner playing netball,” she said.

“Us being able to get out to the regional areas is a really special time and moment for them and something that hopefully gives them motivation to keep playing.”

Moore said she hoped to encourage the young participants to keep playing the sport.

“We want them to keep playing,” she said.

“We want to see a couple of these kids out in the regions come and play for the Firebirds one day, but we also want to see the rest of them playing socially.

“We really want people just to keep playing the sport at whatever level that is.”

All participants in the clinic received a new netball, many of which are now

Warwick holds on to Davis Shield after Mulgowie match

ran out of partners as Warwick snaffled some difficult chances, to restrict the score to 67.

Batting first, the Lightning top order were on the wrong side of some marginal calls, which exposed an inexperienced line-up earlier than hoped.

Exciting prospect Drew Stafford held things together with 24, but

Although Lockyer had some strong early shouts, they were in vain, as Warwick cruised home only one wicket down. Team spirit was high, which bodes well for the future.

BOB LUTHERBURROW

signed by the two Firebirds.

Lockyer Valley Netball Association publicity officer Kyle Gelhaar said the Firebirds’ visit was encouraging to the players.

“For the players, meeting two Firebirds players is so good for them,” he said.

“When you get to meet your stars, it gives you that motivation to keep going.

“And it’s really good for them to learn new drills.”

in the club and broader community who kept the club alive during COVID and said it has been great to see fresh players getting into the sport.

“We’re really delighted by the number of young people in the last two months, and on a Sunday, we will have families here, and the kids

are building, and it’s something that the kids are really enjoying,” he said.

Wyatt said the club was working on forming a competitive bowling group, with the club currently hosting barefoot and social bowls

“we’re starting to build our own bowling group back up

again,” he said.

“We’re gradually building that group back up, and we will have our own club championships.”

The Esk Bowls and Community Club host multiple community functions and workshopping events throughout the year.

THE DAVIS Shield remains in Warwick after rolling Lockyer Lightning in the final at Mulgowie.

Overall Winners for the day were the Woodford team with Esk locals Darren and Angie Hutley who donated the competitions prize money. PHOTOS: JESSE HAMILTON

The Esk Bowls and Community Club hosted ten teams from across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, Ipswich and Moreton Bay on February 13.

There were plenty of autographs and selfies after the training was done.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Lockyer Lightning played Warwick on Sunday February 18 for the Davis Shield final.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

FIREBIRDS INSPIRE ON TOUR

BY GRACE CRICHTON

Gatton as part of their Suncorp Regional Tour on February 12.

Sixty players came to the clinic, some from Toowoomba and Highfields, to participate in skill-focussed training with the professional players.

Wing attack Lara Dunkley and goal attack Emily Moore, along with Firebirds coaches, ran sessions on shooting, defence, and agility.

Dunkley said the tours gave young players in regional areas access to coaching and resources which may only be found in cities otherwise.

“Being a country girl myself I really valued my Lockyer

Valley Netball Association hosted the Queensland Firebirds for a training clinic on February 12.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON