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new look Sentinel New owners promise to keep delivering local news HELLO and welcome to your new-look Sentinel newspaper. We have been working feverishly behind the scenes to deliver a fresh new look to a newspaper that has loyally and emphatically advocated for, celebrated and reported on the Somerset and Moreton Bay communities for the best part of two decades. For most of this time, Sentinel owner, Mel Thornton, has tirelessly guided the publication, through the good times as well as the occasional flood, fire, recession and global financial crisis. Through it all the focus of your local newspaper has remained firm. But times change and as of last week Mel handed the reins to new owners to take the publication into the next phase of its vital role as the go-to local newspaper. Your two new owners, Mitch Gaynor and Carl Portella, are two independent newspaper operators with a deep understanding of the vital
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IT’S that time of year again! Dust off the neon Santas and prancing reindeer, go and find the fairy lights and extensions cords - the Somerset Christmas Lights Competition is on for 2023. Deputy Mayor and one of the Christmas Lights judges for this year, Councillor Helen Brieschke, said the competition offers the
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Mareeba's finest sportsmen are preparing to take the field this weekend and next in their respective grand final showdowns and are calling for the whole town to get behind them! For the first time in more than 25 years, the Mareeba Gladiators Under 18s will go for glory in the FNQRL grand final, while the Mareeba Bulls smashed their way into the Far North football grand final after their shock upset win over powerhouse Edge Hill on Saturday. Getting fired up for the upcoming grand final battles are Bulls premier men’s captain Adrian Madrid and Gladiators Under 18 vice captain Reece Boyle.
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Australia Day nominations SOMERSET Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann is encouraging residents to nominate someone they know for an Australia Day Award. “One of the best things about living in a regional community like Somerset is the range of activities that happen here, from family events to sporting opportunities to music,” he said. “We are fortunate that among our population are many people who value this lifestyle and enhance it by giving their time or skill to help others, whether that’s coaching a sport, delivering services where needed or supporting young people to meet their goals.” To nominate online go to: somerset.qld.gov.au/ events-4/australia-dayawards-nomination-2024/1 or phone 5424 4000. Nominations close Nov 19.
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Budget for road critical for region CITY of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery has called on the Federal Government to stop using the region as a “pawn in a political game” to ease its own budget blowout. The Youngs Crossing Road project - needed critically to ease pressure on Morayfield Road - relies on $32.75 million of federal funding but is currently tied up in the Federal Government’s Independent Strategic Review of its Infrastructure Investment Program. Both Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King have indicated that billions in spending is under review. Cr Flannery said it would be a mistake to axe the Youngs Crossing Road project. “City of Moreton Bay will single-handedly solve South East Queensland’s housing crisis with our greenfield sites, but unless people can get to and from their homes, why would they bother?” he said. “It’s expected 50 per cent of our population will live west of the Bruce Highway by 2041. “We’ve already approved more than 16,000 lots in our growth area sites, so we don’t have a lot of time!
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A DISABILITY housing retreat in Moorina called Springflats Stay is the first in Australia to use an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform for the support of its residents and their carers. Consequently, South-East Queensland residents with a disability can now call smart accommodation home, situated on 13 scenic acres with qualified, consistent carers who can communicate with one another in a digital format. Display Studio owner Jesse Costelloe created the digital platform for disability accommodation ‘Pulse’, after he was initiated into the care industry along with his sister when their mum was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and transited into care provision. Pulse uses AI to analyse care data, trends and anomalies that can be flagged to create better outcomes for residents. “When I was working in London in technology
and design-focused roles, I noticed obvious gaps in the caring sector with regard to technology for both carers and those receiving care,” he said. “The situation in Australia was equally as dismal, where even basic technological facilities, such as home internet, were missing in care homes operated by large NGOs. “Essential data was often only recorded on paper, which is inefficient and makes it hard to be fully utilised.
“Essentially, the sector needs a tech overhaul to make operations smoother and enhance the quality of care provided, all of which would greatly benefit both the caregivers and those receiving care.” Mr Costelloe saw an opportunity to combine his background in high-level design with an understanding and experience in the care sector to address these gaps. Incorporating even the most fundamental technology could significantly benefit the
operational side (including NDIS administrators and other stakeholders) and enhance accessibility for individuals with communication difficulties. “Pulse has been integrated into the six homes at Springflats Stay,” Mr Costelloe said. “The application can also track and communicate useful information to carers such as dietary needs, incidents and behaviours of residents, as well as shopping lists, in-home job lists, forthcoming
outings, and 24/7 access to management in case of emergency. “Importantly, Pulse has an inbuilt assistant that uses AI to notify carers of any patterns or anomalies in care data or resident needs that can result in changes of outcomes.” Although the homes themselves at Springflats Stay were not custom designed, Mr Costelloe said there were plans to create these as part of the bigger picture. Springflats Stay offers 13 acres for the specialist accommodation services. The property is also home to fresh home produce, horses, dogs, guinea pigs, and surrounding natural beauty.
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Award for army team Call for Somerset to sign up as Battalion recognised for outstanding service
SEVEN soldiers from the 25th/49th Battalion, The Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR), were honoured with an Army Team Award for Good Soldiering at the Gatton Depot on October 31. Prospective recruits from the Somerset region are now welcome to come on board, as the Gatton Depot is located at the University of Queensland campus. While presenting the award, the 25/49 RQR Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel David Fraser said that it recognised an outstanding team which had consistently demonstrated a commendable level of the Good Soldiering teaming behaviours.
The Army provides them funding to undertake an activity that whilst rewarding focuses on leadership, character development and teamwork “To be successful, what we were looking for was a team who had consistently performed to a very high level over a period of time and demonstrated an
Rodeo this weekend
THERE will be plenty of thrills and spills at the Lowood Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon and evening as the Lowood rodeo takes place. Following the preperformance from 11am, the main performance will begin at 4pm. A full rodeo program will include bull ride, saddle ride, bareback ride, rope and tie, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel race, breakaway roping, senior bull ride, novice bull ride, novice horse ride, U18 junior barrel race, U18 junior bull ride, U15 mini bull ride, and 7-U12 mini bull ride. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Rate rise is a ‘real pain’ Soldiers from the 25th/49th Battalion, The Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR), were recently recognised with an Army Team Award for their commendable Good Soldiering behaviours. outstanding commitment to Army’s values and the pursuit of excellence,” he said. “They’ve demonstrated this by their commitment to their unit, their consistent attendance at training, their significant recruiting efforts, their engagement with the local community and their support to a number of other
unit activities over the last year.” Lieutenant Colonel Fraser said the award recipients would now receive a tangible benefit to further their development and careers in the Australian Defence Force. “The Army provides them funding to undertake an activity that whilst rewarding
them, focuses on leadership, character development and teamwork,” he said. With Gatton Depot growing by 40% this year, Lieutenant Colonel Fraser encouraged people to explore the benefits of joining the Army Reserve. “One of the main things that Army Reserve service
offers is the opportunity to gain new skills and experience without needing to compromise your lifestyle and whilst being paid taxfree,” he said. Anyone interested in a role in the Army Reserve is invited to call 13 19 01 or visit adfcareers.gov.au/armyreserve
THE Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the official cash rate by 0.25 per cent will only serve to squeeze households and increase cost of living pressures, Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said. “It will prolong the rental crisis, worsen housing supply and further push up house prices.” RBA governor Michelle Bullock said that inflation had passed its peak “but is still too high” and “proving persistent”.
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CABOOLTURE-BASED Wendy Tweney has had a few busy days of socialising amid turning 90 years of age. “I can’t believe I’m 90,” she said. “My father lived to 67, and his mother lived to 64, and my sister passed away from a stroke in 2012 at the age of 75. “My paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother lived to 95. “I must have their genes.” A resident of Sunnymeade Park Aged Care Community since 2006, Wendy had evening drinks with a couple of fellow residents on her 90th birthday last Friday, after having lunch
with friends at Woodford Gardens Café the previous day. The gathering at Woodford involved wives of past and present Woodford Lions members, after Wendy and her late husband Robin were involved with the Woodford Lions Club for many years. Last Sunday, Wendy attended a party involving extended family at her granddaughter’s place in Pimpama. Wendy described herself as “British-Australian”, having been born at St Thomas’ Hospital in London before moving to Australia at the age of 24.
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Dig deep for Salvo Xmas appeal Dig deep for your local South East Queensland community this Christmas. Support The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, so nobody struggles alone. The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas appeal in Queensland’s South East, which will help The Salvos support individuals and families in the local community who are experiencing hardship this Christmas. The rising cost of living, interest rate and rental price hikes has meant that more people have been turning to The Salvation Army for support, making this year’s Christmas Appeal vitally important. The Salvos are aiming to raise $25 million nationally, so nobody struggles alone this Christmas. “Christmas is the busiest time of the year for The Salvos, and this Christmas we expect the additional stresses of this year will result in more people than ever struggling to afford Christmas for themselves and their families. The Salvation Army are here for you. Whether it is practical support like food or presents, or if you are feeling
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Two weekends of Garage Sales are coming up in the annual Garage Sale Trail across Somerset.
New Somerset Garage Sale Trail this weekend SHOPPERS can snag all sorts of epic stuff at retro prices when the Garage Sale Trail returns to Somerset on November 11-12 and 18-19. Australia’s festival of preloved stuff will see around 15 garage sales happen locally, with thousands more across the nation. Sellers and shoppers with a PayPal account can leave their cash at home with touch-free QR code payments available at many sales across the region. Somerset Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke said the
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garage sales registered locally will see thousands of items set free from local garages, attics, and cupboards, and listed for sale. “Buying second-hand means you can find quality items like designer clothes, furniture, cookware, vinyl, kids’ games and tools for a fraction of the retail price,” Cr Gaedtke said. Linville to Lowood, you’ll find a garage sale with a bargain just right for you. Find the local sales at www.garagesaletrail.com. au/sales.
Time to be that teacher
Local member helps launch campaign to raise the status of teaching
A NEW campaign has been launched in Blair and across the country to raise the status of the teaching profession. The Be that teacher campaign is a joint initiative of the Federal, State and Territory Governments, and will feature eight real school teachers from each jurisdiction. The campaign is designed to encourage more Australians to want to be that teacher. Real teachers like
Mirakai Kentwell, a Prep/ Kindergarten teacher from Queensland, who was that teacher for their student. “The rewarding feeling you get from teaching is just something that I’ve never felt from any other job. I’m lucky. I’m very lucky,” she said. Mrs Kentwell is one of eight teachers whose stories will feature in the campaign, which will run across social media, billboards, bus stops and other outdoor locations. As part of the campaign, teachers are also encouraged
to share their own stories and Australians are encouraged to share their stories about the teacher who changed their lives. Every teacher has a story to share, and everyone has a story to share about a special teacher. To share yours, or find out more about becoming a teacher, visit BeThatTeacher.gov.au. Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, said the Albanese Government was committed to working with the Palaszczuk Government
to invest in our schools and support our teachers. “While we don’t remember much from when we were little, most of us can remember that teacher who helped us to aim higher, be braver and work harder,” Mr Neumann said. “This heartfelt campaign is designed to inspire more people to study teaching and become a teacher in places like Ipswich, the Somerset Region and Karana Downs area. “I’m very proud of our
teachers and look forward to celebrating and sharing stories from our local schools. “There are so many incredible teachers in our community and the Be that teacher campaign aims to ensure they are given the credit they deserve.” Federal Minister for Education, Jason Clare, said recent surveys showed that most teachers did not think that what they do is valued by the community and that had to change.
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Remembrance DAY 2023
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reaching out telling him how much they needed a show of gesture like that. Unfortunately, due to his spinal injury he can’t do big walks like that anymore, but that hasn’t stopped the father of two from reaching out to support fellow veterans. “A little bit of awareness goes a long way,” Jacob said. Aside from the stress experienced while in service, Jacob pointed out losing the comradery as a big contributing factor to the mental health struggles
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couldn’t adjust and lost the war within their own minds,” Jacob tearfully explained. Aside from awareness, the Esk local pointed out the importance of the military changing their culture and making more effort to support soldiers on the job, as well as veterans. “A lot of the men in the military won’t seek help due to the risk it puts on their career, because once you say something you are putting a death sentence on your career,” Jacob said. He recalled his experience with the Department of Veteran Affairs following his diagnosis in 2014, saying he was made to feel like a disobedient child for wanting support. The same occurred when he first sought medical attention for his spine while still employed. “Their attitude toward me completely changed after seeking help,” he explained. Jacob acknowledged that the military’s stance appears to have improved over the years, with him only having positive with the DVA today. There is, however, still a lot more that needs to be done to create a safe work environment within the military. Jacob comes from a long serving military family, with his great uncle Jack Miller, his grandfather Mervyn
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Smith and his uncle Mick Piper all having served during different moments in history. All these relatives have now passed, some in combat, reinforcing the importance of Remembrance Day for Jacob. “I get to stand there and say thanks to family and friends, because the ones who died are the ones really deserving of appreciation,” the veteran said. “I don’t see myself as a war hero deserving of the same praise. “I’m just someone who stepped up and did the job to the best of my ability when I was needed.” Jacob enjoys retirement now being able to spend time with his two daughters and supporting his wife’s musical career, although he admitted to missing being in the military. He now does resin and woodworking workshops to fill in his free time. He ended his interview with an important message: “To anyone serving or getting out: speak to people! Be it a counsellor, friend, family, therapist… I’m always happy to talk and help anybody struggling, so don’t hesitate.” If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the 24-hour Lifeline telephone crisis number: 13 11 14.
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launched in April 2023. The recipients are: Griffith University, to develop alcohol prevention programs; The University of Queensland, to address issues of identity change and the loss of social connection; Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, to enable health and wellbeing self-support, and to study chronic pain in female veterans; USQ, to support transitioning from defence to the cyber security industry.
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Vets reflect on what it means to have fought for your country l WOODFORD w By Marina Gomide
SERVING as a navy medic for over half of his life, Woodford local Darryl Dilger CSM only retired last year, after 49 years of service. Amongst his list of achievements is being assigned to the UN as a medical advisor for the weapons of mass distribution in Iraq in 1991/92. His contribution to the UN resulted in him being awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM). Like veteran Jacob Ingold (left), Darryl admits to struggling with PTSD since retiring and finding slowing down a very difficult adjustment. He finds comfort and support at the RSL fellowship and has had a good relationship with the Department of Veteran Affairs. While also agreeing that support within the military needs to be improved, Darryl and his son Chris agree that support within society has
changed significantly over the past years. “I think a good thing that came from COVID is that people at home became more aware of ANZAC Day and soldiers and veterans have become more recognised in the community,” Chris said. In recent years, Darryl has also started accepting praise more and now sees it as a positive thing when people recognise him and his service. He still finds it challenging, however, to get through ANZAC and Remembrance Day, due to the various emotions it brings up. “Remembering my friends and people who sacrificed themselves during war is what these dates are about, but it isn’t easy,” Darryl said. The lessons he learned from the military were passed down to both of his children. While not in the military, they have done volunteer work: Darryl’s daughter is a Marine Rescue
volunteer, and his son is a State Emergency Service volunteer. “Dad really taught us the importance of helping people and giving back to the community, so we both found other ways of helping other,” Chris said. Having such a long military career, Darryl admits it was hard on his family life not
being able to see kids for years on end, and them struggling to understand his absence as youngsters. Nowadays this has changed, and his kids, wife and friends provide enormous support for the recent retiree. As a way of filling his free time and keeping his mind busy, he has also taken up making model trains and motorways. Peter Blackwood CSM Another regular veteran at the Woodford RSL is former Major General Peter Blackwood CSM, who served for 26 years, including Vietnam. Peter said his time taught him to be brave and self-confident. “When you get to see life when it’s gory, it really
matures you a lot,” he recalled. Since leaving the army, however, he admits he has become a lot more cynical regarding the military and society. Like other veterans, he also has issues with how soldiers are treated when retiring and the bureaucracy of the Department of Veteran Affairs. However, he also states the “wokeness” of the younger generation is also something that has affected his world view, especially since he and other veterans rely on macabre humour to cope with their experiences. Nonetheless, he acknowledges he fought so today’s children could have these freedoms. “I may not agree with
Finding faith, confidence, community after service Glenn followed family into service before dedicating his life to helping veterans
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“ONE of the best lessons the military taught me, is to have faith and confidence in myself.” These are the words of Vietnam veteran and longstanding Morayfield resident Glenn Willmann OAM. Having fought in the Battle of Long Tan, he has continued his service in retirement by supporting fellow veterans through the Caboolture/Morayfield RSL, as well as widows and families of deceased soldiers through Legacy. Glenn says it gives him “a great feeling of satisfaction” being able to help and support fellow veterans and families, some of whom were wives of his mates.
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“When I initially left the army, I didn’t really think veterans and families had many needs,” he said. “It was only after joining Legacy that I started seeing and noticing the various help they need.” Reaching out and supporting over 100 people personally, he remembers to send out personal birthday and Christmas cards to everyone he helps. He also praises the Caboolture and Morayfield region for its “tremendous work and effort” to support all veteran organisations. “Caboolture/Morayfield people got guts and hearts the size of oxes,” he said. His contribution and dedication to helping veterans led to him being awarded the Medal of the
Order of Australia in 2013, and being named Westfield Local Hero in 2019 Enlisting at 17 years old and serving for 32 years, Glenn grew up seeing and feeling the ripples of war. With a soldier hospital across from his school and his father, uncle and grandfather serving in World War I and II, Glenn always knew he wanted to be a soldier. This family career path is now in its fifth generation, with both his son and grandson serving in the army. Glenn and his wife Pam were school friends turned lovers, having just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. They give Legacy credit for bringing them closer after Glenn retired, since it gave them a chance to work together,
them or understand them, but my service went into assuring they could have this choice,” the father of three explained. Resonating with Darryl Dilger and his son, Peter also recognises the recent regeneration of interest in ANZAC and Remembrance Day, especially in kids. “It was surprising to see how many kids came to the dawn service on ANZAC Day this year, which I think shows how kids are being treated more like adults by being exposed to the idea of death… something that was frowned upon in my generation,” Peter said. Like other veterans, Peter has a long family history of military family, with both of his parents serving in WWII
Time for reflection ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month each year, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day is one of the most significant days of our year and for more than 100 years we have paused in silent reflection of the sacrifice of our service personnel. At 11am this Saturday, I encourage you to commemorate our fallen by sharing one minute’s silence in memory of the more than 102,000 Australian men and women who have died in over a century of service in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. This time can be a very emotional one for veterans and their families. If you are a veteran or a family member who is struggling or in need of additional support during this time, I encourage you to call Open Arms on 1800 011 046 or visit OpenArms.gov.au Lest We Forget. Shayne Neumann MP Federal Member for Blair
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Letters Henry Somerset Roads paved with consultant gold Two young Indian engineers were lost in the backroads of our region. They were not long from India on secondment with a major multinational road engineering company which had a contract with some local councils and the state and federal government. We only wanted the dirt roads regraded. But if you wonder why infrastructure projects are so blowing out in costs that road and rail projects long promised are being canned, here’s why. In the good old days, every council and every road and rail district had their own engineer (or engineers). They knew intimately the geography, topography, soil, quarries and their type of stone, suppliers who could deliver locally - and had the practical smarts to find cost effective solutions to local problems. A mate who was long time railway engineer for a section of North Queensland line was made redundant a decade ago and replaced by a multinational engineering corporation. He knew how to fix washouts and other dramas caused by regular cyclones and floods. He knew the
local gangs and where the right rock was stockpiled. After he was made redundant by higher ups in Brisbane HQ, they wondered why repairs took so long and were so expensive. Replacing a local engineer with a multinational who outsourced design to outer Bangladesh meant local knowledge and connections were lost. When the 2016 cyclone devastated central Queensland, the engineer who turned up at a family
property had just arrived from Ireland and the assessor from Canada. Neither had ever seen heavy rain like we get in a Queensland summer and we’re absolutely clueless about how to do a quick fix, then a longer term fix. $60 million was spent on their plan to fix this part of the Bruce Highway - and didn’t even last the next flood. So a major problem with our infrastructure projects is that our federal, state and local governments have
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Include gender gymnastics in Olympic program We have been presented with another joke of Olympic proportions. Cricket “will return to the Olympics” in 2028. Cricket Australia is salivating, some players of all sexes (men, women, X, and the other 56 recognised by Their ABC) are delirious, and Olympic officials are gushing. What has been ignored is that one (men only) match was played at the 1900 Paris Olympics, between Great Britain and that renowned cricket nation, France. Only 366 runs were scored across four innings. It lasted two days and guess what — GB won. Maybe 128 years later it will again be included in a different format but the 1900 Olympics were noted more for the fact that women competed for the first time — all 22 of them. Cricket was immediately dropped but women have since ruled supreme. Once upon a time the Olympics were all about the fastest, the strongest, the most accurate. Now we have everything from water ballet to cricket. Some people with really warped ideas of sport are even wanting pickleball (???) and e-sports.
How’s this for a suggestion Olympic Queen Annastacia could take to the organising committee — add gender gymnastics to the program. That renowned cricket nation America beat us to the punch with cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics so we can lead the world with gender gymnastics. It would be a simple competition with contestants having to post the fastest times identifying as any particular gender on the official Olympic list. Everyone identifying as anything — X, pan, A, cat, potato, ghost or, heaven forbid, male or female — can compete on a level playing field. No trans advantage. Just a thought. “Don” Bowen Fifty years ago America’s 38th President, Gerald Ford, said, “Solar energy is not something that can come in overnight.” Half a century later, Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen still hasn’t woken up to that fact and is charging ahead like Don Quixote on steroids. “The Renewable Don” Bowen is polishing solar panels but instead of tilting at windmills, he’s promoting them. Is he blinded by ideology or just plain dumb?
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EMAIL HENRY S O M E R S E T: henrysomerset@ s e n t i n e l n e w s . c o m . a u COMMENT lost most of the design and project management skills for small and large projects. The senior bureaucrats are being paid ever more to just be order takers, with special skill in blowing warm air up the backside of politicians. It may come as a surprise but the federal and state Transport departments no longer have the skill set to design and project manage a road or rail project. They are therefore in the warm embrace of the major engineering
and construction groups, overwhelmingly multinationals. While small contractors doing government jobs are screwed down by bullying bureaucrats, the big multinationals take the senior public servants handing out contracts to Lang Park. At one State of Origin, one of these multinationals had 45 seats in the ‘browsing and sluicing’ special seats section corporate box full of tick and flick bureaucrats. One actually had a half share of a club where girls forgot to wear clothes up on Wickham Terrace, close to Queensland Rail HQ. The big contractors have swarms of lawyers who know how to get around the loose contracts for big projects. They can find plenty of loopholes to claim ‘extras’. When the new trains built overseas came in for southeast Queensland passengers, they were slightly over width - a problem coming into stations. The Queensland government paid extra to get the problem caused by a multinational supplier for them to fix it! Make a mistake and the multinational gets to make more profit. Doesn’t happen for the
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Both maybe? Please Mr Bowen, just steady up and face reality and facts. Dreams can come true, but not overnight. My promise When I win Gold Lotto I promise no one around me will be poor. I will move to a rich neighbourhood. Muted protests Why are we so ready to protest against some horrible aspects of our lives but stay relatively muted on others? Take domestic violence, in specific areas, as an example. Recently we read the headline “Woman in regional Victoria becomes the 56th woman killed by domestic violence in 2023”. We also saw the rallies and street marches highlighting domestic violence, especially against women, following the horrible murder of a Sydney college sports coach. Now think, how many rallies and protests have you seen when it comes to domestic violence and murder in remote Indigenous communities? We’re told between 2009 and 2021, 490 Indigenous women and girls were the victims of homicide, a rate of 4.27 Indigenous women and girls killed per 100,000 Indigenous women and girls
in the population — a rate six times higher than for their non-Indigenous counterparts (0.73). We’re told in 2017, the majority of Indigenous assault victims recorded by police were victims of family violence, ranging from 64 per cent (2700) in New South Wales to 74 per cent (3900) in the Northern Territory. And remember, it’s believed the majority of assaults, especially in remote communities, are not even reported or recorded so those figures, anecdotally anyway, are critically understated. What has been done to ease the situation or protect these women over recent decades? The money has been provided. Where has it gone? Who has wasted it? Yes, it has been wasted and those who have splashed it up against the wall are arguably as guilty of criminal acts as the violence perpetrators themselves. If we are going to march, rally and protest, let’s do it for those who need it most but who are shoved in the background and forgotten while we argue and debate the rights and wrongs of history, virtue-signalling “recognition”, and totally meaningless, self-indulgent indignation.
small contractors. It’s a crazy money pit because the governments don’t have the skills to properly project manage or the guts to stand up to the multinational contractors. So the federal government has at least understood the problem. But rather than fix it by lifting the skills and standards within government, they are taking the easy decision to just cut many of the projects, long promised by politicians, which you and I as taxpayers have been waiting for. The Indian engineers enjoyed their time getting lost on our local dirt roads, took photos and measurements and for all I know designed a fix for our road problem. But it hasn’t nearly 12 months later been fixed. If the Council had a local field engineer, they would have had their work crew out in weeks and the job done in a couple of days.
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The vulnerable women and kids couldn’t care less about Blak Sovereignty when they are being bashed up on a daily basis. They don’t think of the Constitution when they lie in hospital being treated for their assault wounds. And the Uluru Statement is not front of mind when they hide in the scrub trying to escape another beating. The sooner we put our actions where our mouths are, and redirect the already allocated and available funding, the sooner we will prove we are genuine about helping those who need our help and stop feeding the obnoxious leeches who have attached themselves to the Indigenous industry. Jewish wisdom I know it’s a dangerous time to be mentioning the J word, and worse, including it in a joke, but desperately sad times need a little levity to help us get through them. A CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Western Wall to pray, twice a day, every day, for a long, long time. She went to check it out and saw him walking slowly up to the Western Wall. She watched him pray and after about 45 minutes, when he turned to leave,
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using a cane and moving very slowly, she approached him for an interview. “Pardon me, sir, I’m Rebecca Smith from CNN. What’s your name?” “Morris Feinberg,” he replied. “Sir, how long have you been coming to the Western Wall and praying?” “For about 60 years.” “60 years! That’s amazing! What do you pray for?” “I pray for peace between the Christians, Jews, and the Muslims. I pray for all the wars and all the hatred to stop. “I pray for all our children to grow up safely as responsible adults and to love their fellow man. I pray that politicians tell us the truth and put the interests of the people ahead of their own interests. “And finally I pray that everyone will be happy”. “How do you feel after doing this for 60 years?” “Like I’m talking to a #*^*ing brick wall!” Thought for the Week: Chocolate is God’s way of telling us She likes us a little bit chubby.
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Time Out Melbourne Cup gallops into Kilcoy Laughter, head pieces and bets… this sums up the fun and lively vibe at the Kilcoy Stanley Hotel this Melbourne Cup Tuesday. With a mixture of locals and out of towners, their inaugural Melbourne Cup Gala was a smash success.
Stanley Hotel owners Niki and Jay were behind the bar, on the floor, and in on the fun to ensure everyone was having a good time and mingling. Serving delicious seafood canapes and having lovely live music, as well as bets, racehorse auctions,
and a runway fashion show, it was clear everyone was swept up with the good mood. “We just wanted to give it a go and try to provide a fun event here in Kilcoy to celebrate this national event and hope everyone enjoys
themselves,” Niki said. The fashion also did not disappoint, with pink being the predominant colour along with the beautiful trademark headpieces. All ages and genders gathered, dressing to impress.
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Rural Patchy rain does little $100k raised help to local cattle prices to lift blues Funds going to rural and regional towns
Leading animal health business Zoetis has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support mental health initiatives and reduce stigma around mental illness in rural and regional Australia. Zoetis started partnering with Beyond Blue in 2016, and since then, has raised $800,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service by donating $5 from each sale of the company’s livestock, pig, and poultry vaccines and drenches. Zoetis Senior VicePresident and Cluster Lead, Australia and New Zealand, Lance Williams, said, “Zoetis works closely with rural Australia through interactions with the country’s farming community, agricultural stores, veterinarians and their families.” “We are proud to once again be supporting Beyond Blue and the important work they do. “The farming community
has endured many challenges over the years. Through economic insecurity, social isolation, loneliness, and insecure work, we’re seeing an increase in many of the factors that drive mental health challenges. Rural Australia and country people are stoic and display considerable courage, however, the impact on mental health has been significant for many.” Increasing interest rates,
The farming community has endured many challenges over the years. The impact on mental health has been significant. inflation, rising living costs and concerns about the future are among the primary causes of community concern for people living in regional Australia, according to a
survey by Beyond Blue. However, despite the importance of seeking help for mental health, many Australians are hesitant to do so, especially in rural areas where there is a stigma surrounding mental illness. Research shows that being connected to others is crucial for mental wellbeing and can serve as a protective factor against anxiety and depression. Beyond Blue’s chief engagement officer Greg Jennings said, “Isolation and difficulty accessing mental health services are some of the challenges for people in the country. “Social connection is a key ingredient for mental health and wellbeing, and it’s more important than ever for people to stay connected. “It can feel daunting to begin with, but the sooner people reach out for support the quicker they can get back to feeling themselves.” Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 beyondblue.org.au Lifeline: 13 11 14
Patchy falls of rain around the district this week did little to impact the declining beef cattle market prices. Numbers offered for sale at Woodford on Monday remained similar to previous weeks, with prices unchanged, and vendors continuing to sell off young stock. In Toowoomba on Monday, where falls of rain in the surrounding districts were a little more plentiful, the number of stock offered declined to only 59 head. However, prices lifted 20-50c/kg (live weight) which gives hope that local drops of rain should assist to stablise the market. 185 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Agent David Stariha
said the market remained unchanged from the previous week. “Vendors continue to sell their cattle at a younger age than they normally would, with the continued dry weather,” he said. Ellen Tones, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $480. Oakwood Machinery and Livestock, Kilcoy, sold pens of dairy male vealers for $390 and $350. Matisse Chambers, Mt Pleasant, sold Droughtmaster cows and calves for $800 and weaner males for $430. Gary Martin, Maleny, sold Droughtmaster male calves for $390. Andrew Little, Stanmore, sold Droughtmaster vealer heifers for $340.
At Eumundi last week, prior to patchy storms and falls of coastal rain, prices for cows, feeders and quality cattle held firm, however plainer types were easier. 315 head were yarded and all buyers were in operation. Brian and Lyn Barker, Ridgewood, sold a line of Droughtmaster cows for $1,100 and a young bull for $1,100. Lester Schofield, Kilcoy, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1,200. Mandate Pty Ltd, Federal, sold a pen of Droughtmaster cows, with young calves at foot, for $840. Kennedy Family Trust, Kenilworth, sold Droughtmaster heifers for $750 and $710. Greg Edwards, Gympie, sold Hereford steer calves for $335.
Fat cattle lift 20c/kg at Moreton A larger yarding of 316 head came to hand at Boyd, O’Brien and Bartholomew’s weekly live weight cattle sale at Moreton on Tuesday. Export cattle were generally 20c/kg better than last week’s rates. Weaner steers: Lampung Livestock (Angus) 236.2c $605. Weaner
heifers: J Radke (Brangus) 187.2c $603. Trade steers: N Shultz (Charolais X) 238.2c $834. Trade heifers: Petroster Pty Ltd (Charolais) 230c $943. Feeder steers: Hardmyle Pty Ltd (Droughtmaster) 215.2c $984. Pasture ox: T Ulyatt (Droughtmaster X) 213.2c $1,220. Pen of cows: A and R
Wolff (Santa) 204.2c $1,078. Medium cows: A Haack (Santa) 202.2c $1,213. Heavy cows: Blanch and O’Donnell (Limo) 206.2c $1,382. Bulls: D Stretton (Charbray) 200.2c $1,611.P/ Head. Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 316 head.
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QUEENSLAND Government statistics have confirmed that unemployment across the Somerset Regional Council area fell from 6.9 per cent in March 2023 to 6.1 per cent in June 2023. The Somerset rate was confirmed on the website of the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (QGSO). Economic Recovery Sub-Group representative Councillor Bob Whalley said Council was committed to getting the economy moving.
“Council is working hard during a time of huge cost of living pressures to get the economy moving, jobs created and get projects delivered for the community,” Cr Whalley said. “There is a significant economic dimension to restoring flood damaged roads and bridges because our food industries account for 15.5 per cent of all employment overall and our team is to be commended on gaining approval from the
Queensland Reconstruction Authority to undertake permanent road and bridge repairs at more than 6,000 separate sites. “We are really pleased with the latest employment numbers which reflect in part our work in building and rebuilding local infrastructure, like roads, bridges and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to support our food and tourism industries and the community.”
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He said it didn’t matter if I failed, he just wanted me to try. I was lucky enough to get into Medicine at UQ. Rural Medicine has given me a purpose and a sense of belonging that I had not felt in my previous careers. I love being part of a team and community. The idea of service is at the core of why I entered medicine.” In continuation of Danielle’s strong desire to lead and serve, she will step into the role of RDAQ President next year which “is a huge responsibility and honour.” Danielle has some wise words for Rural Generalists contemplating the step into leadership. “As doctors we are already in a non-formalised leadership role. Our teams and communities look to us for guidance and advice in an emergency. You are respected and valued by the people you work with and serve. Use these skills and become the leader you want to be.”
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Year 10 Science Survival Skills In week 5, our Year 10 Science students attended an excursion to the Stanley River Environmental Education Centre (SREEC) for a full day excursion to gain understanding about traditional methods used to survive in the wild. Students participated in activities throughout the day including canoeing and the building of water rafts. They worked together in groups to create floating rafts out of drums and ropes and paddled from one side of the creek to the other while trying to stay afloat.
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lift out the bulbs, clean off the dirt and store them in a dry dark place. • Propagate daylilies from any plantlets that have developed along the flower stalks. Just plant them into a pot of quality potting mix and wait for them to grow. • Rains and warm temperatures will see a big increase in grasshopper and caterpillar numbers in the garden. Pick them off and squash them or use a pyrethrum or a bacteria based spray (such as Dipel).
close-weave mesh or paper bags. • Prune back your grevilleas by a third to promote bushiness and better flowering later. • The vigorous branches of wisteria, jasmine and other energetic climbers should be taken off this month too. • It’s important to keep up regular watering of citrus while they are developing small fruits, otherwise they stress and fall off. • Keep spraying your developing mangoes with Mancozeb to prevent the disease anthracnose. • Asparagus will be finishing the spring harvest of spears and the bed will now be full of ferny fronds. Keep the plants well-mulched and watered to keep the fronds actively growing as this will feed the crown for the following year.
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ILLEGAL dumping on the streets of suburban Cairns as well as in rural areas is becoming an eyesore and a headache for Old sofas and tables, sets of drawers, rusted barbecues, carpet and other items
Mayor upbeat after high-levels talks about route are being new left on Asia footpaths and nature l FA R NOR T H | Nick Dalton A DIRECT flight path between Vietnam and Cairns has received a big boost following a high level meeting in Canberra.
aviation and tourism links between the two destinations were discussed. While Cairns Airport also has had talks with Vietnamese airlines – and cautions it’s a long term proposal – Cr Manning believes Cairns is in the captain’s
utive Mica Martin were invited to an event hosted by the Vietnamese ambassador in Canberra to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Asian country and Australia. Cr Manning said the invitation followed ambassador Nguy-
strips throughout the region by “disfor traffic between Australia and respectful and irresponsible” residents Vietnam.” Cr Manning latertake told Cairns thinking that other people will them Local News he was met at the because they are free. door of the function by a Vietrepresentative who Brett took Cairns regionalnamese councillor him straight to Mr Thanh and met threechairman or four timesof Moller, who is alsotheydeputy
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ALAN and Josh were the winners while runners-up were Connel and Matthew in Monday night’s pot luck doubles and monthly sausage sizzle at the Caboolture Social Darts Club. With 19 regular players and one visitor attending, it was with sadness that the members had a minute’s silence in respect of Michelle Law (Muir), who unexpectedly passed away at a young age only six days earlier. A tribute was displayed of her darts photos, while members signed one of her darts shirts for keepsake. The winning peg on the
night went to Chris 66 and Cheyenne 40, plus Josh had a 114. The high scores prize went to Mark (140) and Jenny (125). The best games were from Alan (3 x 140 plus four tons and over), Conner (2 x 140) and Cecil (133). Following the sad start to the night, proceedings ended with a three-game play-off to determine second place. For more information, ring Ian on 0400 475 007 or Dale on 0459 344 493 or attend 21 Hayes Street on a Monday night. Names need to be submitted by 7.15pm. Bar, coffee and soft drinks are available.
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RAIN prevented a thrilling finish in the Tier 1 women’s cricket match at the Caboolture Cricket Club last Sunday, as the Caboolture Snakes were awarded victory by an extremely skinny margin. After visiting team Yandina made 4/133 in its 30 overs, the Snakes faced 26 overs until wet weather ended the contest prematurely. Nobody knew the result at first, and then the players were informed once the covers were placed on the pitch. The result was decided on run rate, with the hosts finishing with 4.46 runs per over compared to the visiting team’s 4.43.
There was little point wondering what might have been, as Caboolture required 18 runs from the final four overs with only two wickets in hand when the game ended. The contest was played in good spirit and featured many pendulum swings. Angela Thomas gave Caboolture the perfect start as she bowled Grace Kavanagh with the first ball of the match, before a further two wickets to Thomas left Yandina 3/20. Yandina opener Linda Callender scored 50 retired from 81 balls, and Kellie Scott also impressed as she made 45 from 72 balls at number five. Thomas finished with 3/18
from six overs while Tayla Buckley snared the other wicket, and Jear Cochrane had tidy figures of 0/18 from six overs. Yandina’s total included 30 sundries, before Caboolture’s innings yielded 24 extras. Thomas was bowled without scoring from the sixth ball of the run chase while the bowler, Joytti Besford, must have enjoyed this dismissal after she had earlier been trapped lbw by Thomas for four. Caboolture captain Amy Baker scored 27 at number three, before being part of a collapse as three wickets fell for one run. Besford captured two wickets from successive balls, before
Kerrie Holstein sent Baker on her way to leave Caboolture 5/55. Partnerships of 22 and 23 unfolded as Katie Schablon and Karen Buckley scored vital runs, before Besford’s fourth wicket left the score 8/109 in the 25th over. This over was a crucial maiden, before two runs came from the first four balls of the next over. The final two balls of the 26th over ultimately made a huge difference, as Buckley hit a four before the batters ran a leg bye. With the players exiting the field moments later before discovering the result, Caboolture had recorded back-to-back wins after starting the season with a loss.
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Sport Caboolture women in the runs THE Caboolture Snakes recorded their second win from three matches in Tier 2 women’s cricket as Caboolture defeated Glasshouse Green at Glasshouse Mountain Sports Oval last Sunday. Following their 57-run victory over Tewantin-Noosa in the previous round, the Snakes won last Sunday’s showdown by 39 runs. Wickets were rare as the Snakes tallied 130 runs for the loss of two wickets in their 20 overs, before Glasshouse lost three wickets in the run chase. Ruby Koppen made 24 before she was bowled with the final ball of the 10th over. Nicholls went on to score 31 retired off 40 balls which included four boundaries, before Ebony Runge retired after hitting six boundaries in her 30 from 26 balls. Nicole Runge departed from the third ball of the final over, before Melissa Tallar struck the final ball of the innings for four. Carla Schultz and Erin Bickford claimed a wicket each, while Caboolture’s total included 24 runs in illegal bowling. The hosts had 15 runs on the board when Koppen struck in the fifth over, before the eighth over included five no-balls. Glasshouse captain Davina Stokes retired in the 15th over after scoring 28 from 40 balls, before Nicholls broke through in the next over to leave the hosts 2/71. A run-out soon afterwards left the hosts needing 51 runs from 17 balls; a task which proved well beyond them.
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ABOUT 140 participants flocked to the Woodford Golf Club on Wednesday October 25 for the club’s charity day to raise money in aid of ladies diagnosed with breast cancer in the Sunshine Coast area. Visitors from Caboolture, Bribie Island, Indooroopilly, Nudgee, Beerwah, Maleny, Mount Coolum, Nambour, Headland and Redcliffe joined Woodford golfers for the 18-hole Single Stableford. The event raised over $4,000 for the Sunshine Coast Breast Cancer Centre, while many of the attendees wore pink in recognition of the fundraising theme. The clubhouse was packed after proceedings finished on the course, as most of the participants stayed for a cooked lunch and for the
raffle prizes. Among the prizes, a quilt raised about $2,000 which included funds from Saturday ticket sales at the club. There was one division for the men and three divisions for the ladies while handicaps ranged from +5 to 45, with two overall winners named. With a handicap of five, Nambour’s Kynan John took out the men’s division with a score of 43 while the runner-up was Woodford’s Tony Foran with 42 as his handicap was 16. The top three placegetters for the ladies were from Woodford, with Dianne Foot coming first as she had 43 points, followed by MaryAnne Oliver with 42 and Vonnie Bischoff with 40. Dianne’s handicap was 30, and Mary-Anne’s was 37 while Vonnie’s was 16.
Shirley Riddle was among 13 ladies to finish on 31 points, as this year marked 72 years since she first became involved with the club. Woodford ladies captain Sandra Marshall said the hot conditions were a contrast to last year when the event was called off due to a wet course. Sandra said she was “gobsmacked” at how many people registered for this year’s event, as there was a waiting list. “If anyone was forced to withdraw, the spot could be filled,” she said. Sandra said breast cancer fundraising was her “thing” after she had an aunt who died from the disease while a friend and a neighbour had also battled the disease. Sandra said the gathering of golfers at Woodford also included a few breast cancer survivors, while many of
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as usual for November, with local business trophy donors being Bill’s Tyre Centre, the Exchange Hotel, the Stanley Hotel, and Somerset Carpet Cleaning. Some members will also donate trophies, and the club appreciates this. Details of the Wednesday and weekend competitions are available on the Team App and in the club booklet. The hard-working groundsmen and volunteers have completed the concrete pathway adjacent to the 8th/16th tee boxes. The path now provides great buggy access to this area, with further beautification work to be completed shortly. The Bechly family has generously funded this work. While the dry conditions are posing a problem with
water supply to the course, the greens and tee boxes are in good shape thanks to the maintenance crew. Other recent improvements to the course include the painting of the on-course toilet block, and the rebuilding of the BBQ area adjacent to the
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clubhouse. All of this work has been carried out by club volunteers, and the club appreciates it. The club also acknowledges Somerset Regional Council for a recent grant of $3,000 which has funded the purchase of stackable chairs to be
used in the clubhouse. This will greatly enhance the club’s ability to host larger fundraising events. The Kilcoy Ladies golf day on October 21 was an 18-hole Stableford in memory of former patron Joan Early. Joan was an avid golfer and member of the Kilcoy Golf Club, where she played for many years before having to give up the game she loved. Joan was also an active social member who catered and supported all functions held by the club. The Kilcoy Golf Club honoured Joan by making her the club patron, although she held this position for only a short period. The winner of this inaugural Joan Early Memorial Competition was Robyn Webster, while the
runner-up was Vicki Meloni. The trophy was donated by the Early family, and presented by Wayne Early. On October 29, Vicki won the Ladies Monthly Medal finals game with a fantastic score of 70 nett. Not all finalists could attend, but there was still a great turnout. Congratulations to all who qualified. The first qualifier event for 2024 will be on November 26, after November’s social Ladies 9-hole competition is held the previous day. The AGM will be on December 7. All members wishing to nominate for committee positions will need to register prior to this date. The club looks forward to a large number of attendees at this special meeting.
Kilcoy Golf Club set to celebrate 2023
THE time to celebrate another great year on the Kilcoy golf course is fast approaching, with the annual presentation night to be held at the clubhouse from 5pm on November 18. This year’s format will be a little different from previous years, with hot and cold platters of finger food being served throughout the evening rather than having a seated dinner. It will be a night of mingling and dancing, with great entertainment on offer as well as recognising the Kilcoy golfers’ achievements with the presentation of the annual trophies. The cost will be $25 per person, with bookings required by November 11. The Kilcoy Golf Club’s weekly Wednesday competitions will continue
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Kilcoy Golf Club’s Wayne Early (middle) with winner Robyn Webster (right) and runner-up Vicki Meloni (left) at the inaugural Joan Early Memorial Trophy Day.
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Sport Esk gears up for final race meet ESK will have its final race meet of the year this Saturday, following a change to the original schedule. Earlier this year, the Esk Jockey Club committee was forced to change the usual December race date to November 11. The track and grounds appear in immaculate condition, despite a lack of rain. Club president Carmel Lynch said, “While change can be daunting, it seems that this particular one for the Esk Club will be a successful one. “Group bookings have been as good as the previous December meetings (and) the hill is fully booked.” Five races have been programmed, with bookmakers and the TAB on track to help punters spend their winnings from the numerous races on Tuesday. Fashions of the Field will be judged by two local businesswomen, as this always adds a bit of glamour and fun to the afternoon.
Nail-biter finishes at meet Top tipping proves hard
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THERE were two nail-biting finishes among the seven races at the ‘Top Tipping Tuesday’ race meet at the Kilcoy Race Club on October 31. Races one, four and six were won by the favourite while no jockey or trainer had more than one victory, as the track was rated a Good 4. The first race was the longest while only five runners took part in the 2076m distance, with favourite Hostage Of War winning by five lengths. The winning trainer was Brenton Andrew while the jockey was Les Tilley. In race two on October 31,
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the third favourite won in the field of six while the distance was 1200m. The Chris Anderson-trained and Rob Thorburn-ridden Deelosh won by 3.8 lengths after being in third place for much of the time. Deelosh over-raced for a short distance when passing the 700m and had to be steadied, before winning comfortably while the favourite placed second. The third and fourth races were 1900m, with eight runners in each. In the first of the 1900m races, the equal-second favourite defeated the favourite by two lengths. After racing wide during
the early stages, the Tom Dougall-trained and Karl Zechner-ridden Golden Kingdom fell from fourth to second-last place before recording a memorable come-from-behind victory. In the second of the 1900m races, the favourite won by a mere 0.1 of a length. The triumphant horse was Naughty Harry (NZ), with Louise Dillon the winning trainer while the jockey was Tiffani Brooker. Race five was 1500m and
featured a field of seven, with third favourite Sukhbir winning by 1.8 lengths. Maryann Brosnan was the trainer while Amy Graham was the jockey. The final two races were 1200m, with a field of 12 followed by a field of 11. Pharma Boom won the penultimate race by 2.8 lengths as Kelly Schweida was the trainer while Cejay Graham was the jockey. With Amy Graham as jockey, incredibly, one of the
rank outsiders was in second place at the 400m and 800m stages before sinking to tenth place. The final race was a thriller as the second favourite edged out the favourite by 0.1 of a length. Next on the agenda for the Kilcoy Race Club is the Ladbrokes Kilcoy Christmas Cup on Saturday November 25. Online bookings for entry, reserved seating and marquees can be made at kilcoyraces.com
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Power supply not a great line
Lack of community consultation with proposed power line upgrade ‘not good enough’ l Somerset w By Liam Hauser
UPGRADING the power line between Woodford and Kilcoy to improve the reliability of power supply has caused concern for some local residents as well as State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington. On a Kilcoy social media post, a concerned resident commented that “30m concrete power poles and power lines are intended to run from Neurum Road before the Stanley River Bridge, up over Mount Archer, across the Somerset Dam, back over to Villeneuve and Glenfern on Neurum Road near the quarry.
“The power upgrade is NOT running directly along Neurum Road to Kilcoy like people assume. “Energex did NOT engage with the community like they were obligated to and have changed the route of the infrastructure without anyone’s knowledge.” Mrs Frecklington said there were questions which must be answered about the project. “Villeneuve residents have explained that they were either unaware of the project, or have just discovered the power lines will now be deviated from the original plans,” Mrs Frecklington said. “They note that instead
of the poles being installed over the existing network on Neurum Road as originally proposed, the line will now detour onto Westvale Road, across Somerset Dam and continue north to Kilcoy. “This is of concern to residents who believe this deviation is unnecessary, is not in line with community expectations and will seriously affect the visual amenity of the area. “I am very concerned about the lack of community consultation for this project, and the progression of a deviation which was not part of the original scope of the project. “I have written to the
Minister for Energy asking for these concerns (to) be urgently considered, in particular, why the original Neurum Road route cannot be used.”
electricity upgrade project which would “greatly improve reliability of power to more than 2,400 homes, businesses and large-scale industrial employers in the Kilcoy area”. “The $30-plus million project was announced early 2021 and will see major upgrades of the Kilcoy substation including a new transformer, modernised control room, communications equipment and the replacement of the 33,000-volt electricity network that services much of the area,” the spokesperson said. “In designing the new network which is currently
The power upgrade is not running directly along Neurum Road to Kilcoy like people assume.
A concerned resident
An Energex spokesperson said the company was in the construction phase of the Woodford to Kilcoy
under construction, Energex considered cultural heritage, social and environmental sensitivities during the planning and design phase and the relevant stakeholders were consulted. “Consultation with landowners on which the network is currently being constructed also took place in addition to an introductory letter to residents across the route alignment or to immediate neighbours informing them of Energex’s investment in network reliability for Kilcoy and the surrounding areas. “The letter sent to residents invited an opportunity for feedback.”
Toogoolawah schools aid breast cancer fundraising THE Toogoolawah primary school gained strong support from the Toogoolawah high school and the local community for the Breast Cancer Awareness event on Wednesday, October 25. A total of $3,053 was raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help find a cure for breast cancer, after the event was initiated to show support for Toogoolawah staff members directly affected by this type of cancer. Toogoolawah State School currently has three staff receiving treatment, while the mother of another staff member was also diagnosed recently. Students, staff and other
community members formed a sea of pink as they walked through the town centre on the morning of the event. On returning to the primary school grounds, they converged to form a heart shape on the oval before an aerial photo was taken. The heart shape included one of the ladies who is receiving treatment, and the husband of one of the others. It was a case of ‘from little things, big things grow’, as the original plan was for the primary school’s staff and students to dress in pink and donate a gold coin on the day. As the news spread through the community,
A heart shape was formed at the Toogoolawah State School oval as part of the breast cancer fundraising day the event organisers were overwhelmed and inundated with contributions from businesses in Toogoolawah and Esk. These items were used for a multi-draw raffle featuring 14 prizes.
People from the high school also dressed in pink, and they collected gold coin donations from the staff and students in addition to purchasing raffle tickets. The high school also
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Urologist to speak at Men’s Shed Fun and games as Somerset golf club charity drive does the rounds BURPENGARY and District Men’s Shed and Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise are inviting men and their partners to attend a talk by highly-rated urologist Dr Jon-Paul Meyer at the Men’s Shed’s November meeting. The free event will take place at the Burpengary and District Men’s Shed location at Maitland Road on Tuesday November 14, with a barbecue from 6pm followed by the talk from 7pm. Dr Meyer will discuss men’s health and prostate issues, while the partners in attendance are welcome to discuss issues that arise from men’s health and how that impacts their relationships, mental health and wellbeing. Anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by contacting Hugh Thompson on 0409 629 551 or Rodney Hansen on 0481 480 486. Rodney, the current president of the Burpengary and District Men’s Shed, said “we are also hoping to form a prostate awareness network at this meeting”.
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THE colour pink was prominent at the Toogoolawah Golf Club on Saturday October 28 as the club held its annual Breast Cancer Charity Golf Day. About $1,200 was raised for the McGrath Foundation while the 50 participants comprised a mix of golfers and non-golfers. Although the figures were somewhat lower than those from last year’s inaugural occasion, event co-organiser Judith Marschke said it still turned out to be an amazing day. Judith said the raffle was well supported as it raised $640 while the sales of Pink
Ribbon badges raised $60. “Highlights were how everyone dressed the part and had an enjoyable day,” she said, before noting that it was good to listen to everyone enjoying themselves on the course while “knowing the day was for a good cause”. Judith said the weather was beautiful as there was a light wind while conditions were comfortable. “Couldn’t have asked for a better day except maybe an inch or two of rain after we finished playing,” she said. Visitors came from Brisbane, Crows Nest, Goombungee, Kilcoy, Laidley, Mulgowie, Sunshine Coast, Tieri and Weipa, with
Sam Maclean, Ailsa Richter and buggy owner Manuela Laycock.
Boost for tuckshops Education Minister Grace Grace announced a $2 million boost to school food programs on Tuckshop Day last Friday. Ms Grace announced the new funding at the official opening of Gumdale State School’s newly upgraded hall and refurbished tuckshop, which have been partly funded through the Palaszczuk Government’s School Subsidy Program. The $2m initiative will support 861 state schools to establish new food programs or enhance existing food programs. Schools with the highest level of need have been prioritised under the initiative, with an increased payment for schools categorised as remote. Under the initiative, $500,000 has been set aside for grants of up to $20,000 for external food providers +such as registered charities, to provide food services direct to schools. To date, 150 schools have received funding through the program.
while the runners-up were Garry Hutchinson, Michael O’Connor and Lea-Jayne Marschke. The golfer/non-golfer winners were Hayden Brieschke, Thorne Rice and Weipa’s Tanner Granzien while the second placegetters were Blair Broad, Sandy Gleeson and
many of them returning after taking part last year. The Marschke, Massingham and Friedrich families sponsored the 3-person Ambrose event, while the winners were from Toogoolawah. The golfer/golfer winners were Peter Granzien, Kevin Hill and Clinton Smith
Jessie Baldwin. Judith acknowledged captain Peter Granzien and vice-captain Craig Granzien for “a great job”, and she also thanked the volunteers for preparing the course in very dry conditions. “Thanks to all who attended and the onlookers,” she said.
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