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Big’s better Business proprietors from various sectors in Somerset are encouraged to attend the launch event of the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce, now proudly acknowledged as the Somerset Business Chamber, at the Esk Grand Hotel on 29 May. The business event will celebrate the merging of the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset Business Alliance. Somerset Business Chamber president Lee Robinson said business owners will gain valuable advice and insight into different benefits from some of the region’s most experienced business heads. STORY PAGE 4
But not Able A big salute Esk Jockey Club has celebrated its 13 life members, with a day of racing and a stunning finish in its Battle of the Bush Qualifier. The top five, led by Masterplan (right), hit the line like a cavalry charge. STORY PAGE 39
The best finish of the day. (5th to 1st, L-R) Mista Omega, Dollop, Diggity, Dare to Share and the winner, Masterplan. Picture: SHARON COWLEY
Able Australia has pledged to help find a replacement for its aged care services in southeast Queensland ahead of their 30 September shutdown. About 500 clients, 130 volunteers and 18 paid staff in Lowood, Ipswich, Jimboomba, and Southport are impacted by the announcement. Able revealed its aged care services had been running at a loss of more than $2.2 million since 2018, due to rising costs of items like fuel and electricity. The not-for-profit announced in early May it would be shutting down its Commonwealth Home Support Programme funded initiatives. STORY PAGE 7
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In-tents protests By Jacob Hayden A community group hosted a campout outside the Gatton Council Chambers on Tuesday night, 14 May, urging the local and state government to take action during a housing crisis. Our Heartland director Maree Rosier organised the Hearts for Homes Campout to raise
awareness about six 2-bedroom units sitting vacant behind the RV park in Gatton on North Street. “There are six 2-bedroom units on crown land, built and owned by the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, which have been vacant for years now, amid a social housing crisis,” Ms Rosier said.
The units are identical to six other inhabited units on Cochrane Street. Mayor Tanya Milligan said council accepted a proposal from the Queensland Government to divest the housing stock at both Cochrane Street and North Street, Gatton back to the State on 15 July 2020. “The Department of Housing, Local Gov-
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ernment, Planning and Public Works ultimately determined the units in North Street did not meet current compliance and housing standards, especially for use in line with the relevant purpose of the reserve land where they are situated, and chose not to proceed with taking over the units,” Cr Milligan said. STORY PAGE 3
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