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Able debacle Able Australia will stop its transport services funded by the Australian Government in Somerset due to inadequate funding. Over the past decade, Able Australia has delivered about 1200 trips a MONTH IN THE West Moreton region. Somerset Regional Council Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke estimated that in Somerset,, Able Australia provides transport for 75 older persons, with 30 on a waitlist. STORY PAGE 3
In the swim Valley’s flying pineapples The sun shined bright for Queensland Day in Gatton on Sunday, 2 June. At the showgrounds, Lockyer Community Centre welcomed large crowds for some classic fun with a pineapple toss and watermelon eating.
Meanwhile, at Lake Apex Park, local musicians rocked the Spirit of the Valley and billy carts rolled down the racecourse. STORY, PICS PAGE 26
Jake Schimke from Hatton Vale and Mackensie Van-Rompey from Gatton won the adult and junior pineapple toss at Valley Fest, pictured with their awards and Lockyer Community Centre volunteers Annie Lewis and Daniel Cole. Picture: JACOB HAYDEN
Lake Wivenhoe will host up to 450 swimmers, runners and cyclists in October after negotiations between Somerset Regional Council (SRC) and Seqwater were resolved last month. In its 8 May ordinary meeting, SRC resolved to write to Minister for Water Glenn Butcher and Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick about the Somerset Multi-Sport Event, a modified triathlon event, following onerous requirements put in place by Seqwater. Initially, Seqwater advised open water swimming would not be allowed in the event, and then later provided conditional approval. STORY PAGE 4
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50c fare isn’t fair By Jacob Hayden How much money will the new 50 cent Translink public transport fare save you? Announced on 26 May the State Government promise will save commuters thousands of dollars from August, providing they have access to public transport.
Member for Nanango and Shadow Minister for the Cost of Living Deb Frecklington said northern Somerset only has two public transport services, one between Toogoolawah and Ipswich and the other Kilcoy to Caboolture. “With such restricted options, the majority of the community must rely on their own private transport, or the kindness of friends, family, or
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