Woodford rider Troy Guenther recently claimed top honours with the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club, taking home end of year trophies in both the 85cc Big Wheel and 85cc Small Wheel classes.
In addition to earning championship Dirt Track titles, the 13-year-old racer was also named the club’s top “A Grade” rider of the year for all ages. The past racing season was a busy one for Guenther as he competed throughout Australia in both Dirt Track and Road Racing. His interstate jaunt to NSW for the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships saw him podium at the only national …

More than 2600 happy campers and visitors packed into Lake Somerset Holiday Park on Saturday to enjoy the FREE family festival
Park lessees Australian Tourist Park Management (ATPM) threw the park doors open, hosting a massive family fun day to celebrate the recent improvements.
Managing Director Steve Billett said the park was a place for everyone to come together and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
“Lake Somerset Holiday Park has always been known as a watersports playground, a place for boaties and fishermen,” he said
“But the truth is we have so …

It was a lovely service held at Woodford Memorial Park.  On a significant day 11 November 2011, Remembrance Day.
Graham Bleakley welcomed everyone and Reverand Steve Thomas from Stanley River Valley Community Church followed with a prayer.
Ron Nipperess let us know that it was the 100th anniversary for the Australian Navy this year.
He introduced Madeline Pickering from Woodford State School who read a beautiful poem ‘ In Flanders Fields’.
Next was the laying of the wreaths, which can be emotional for those who have been through a war and lost friends and family.
The diary of …

Tips for parents of children with mobile phones:

Choose a mobile phone for your child that does not feature internet access, or alternatively speak with your carrier to block internet access. All carriers provide this service
Talk to your carrier about blocking services that are not required on your child’s phone. While GPS and other features can be useful, consider the implications of a complete stranger being able to pinpoint the exact location of your child. Blocking or restricting services can include the opportunity to limit incoming and outgoing calls, text, instant …

After wowing audiences at The Gympie Muster, The Pigs bring their bluegrass fuelled madness to Samford, Woodford and Woody Point… including their new single, Macho Moisturiser.
Men’s skin care products aren’t the first thing people associate with country ballads, but
The Pigs is a band that has always revelled in pushing boundaries. This July the band shot the video for Macho Moisturiser, a truly whacky affair involving, among other things, a giant fish, a crocodile suit, a wooden sheep and a live duck!
An offbeat parody of an infomercial, the video follows the …

While the technology may not have advanced sufficiently yet for bulk production, there can be no doubt that solar generation of power is a logical solution to many of Australia’s energy needs. We need look no further than Narangba in Queensland for evidence that solar energy can address issues in the field of agriculture. JVA Technologies produces world class solar powered electric fencing equipment including Energisers, Fault finders, Power probes and various accessories sold Australia wide and to countries including Russia, Qatar and China. Owner, Director and Senior Engineer Paul …

I need your help to save Splendour in the Grass and stop it being killed off by the red tape of faceless bureaucrats in New South Wales.
Don’t let the music die.
Join my online petition to help me keep Splendour in the Grass safe at Woodford permanently.
The endless planning approval nightmare imposed on Splendour by Byron Shire Council is the reason why Australia’s premier music festival has sought sanctuary at Woodford for the past two years.
Now Byron Shire wants to limit the number of people who can attend Splendour in the …

NEW DOCTOR
Woodford Family Medical Centre
Woodford Family Medical Centre would like to welcome Dr Joseph Thomsen to their team.
Dr Thomsen joins Dr Han Win Aung and Dr En Chuan Chang, and is available for consultations Mon 8.00am – 6.00pm, Tues 8.00am – 5.00pm, Wed 8.00am – 6.00pm, Thurs 8.00am – 4.00pm and Sat 8.00am – 5.00pm.

To book an appointment please phone Woodford Family Medical Centre on
5422 9446.

Rumour has it in the schools around Woodford and surrounding areas, that the Blue Light Disco is the place to be on Friday nights.  Music, shaking and screams of delight can be heard from the Woodford Community Hall on Friday night.  Another birthday to celebrate.  This time it was Imogen’s 7th and she and her friends looked beautiful for the occasion.  Imogen’s mum had 8 little girls hair to curl, make up and nails to paint, as she knew that part of the fun of going to a disco was …

John O’Connell, a school teacher at Tullawong High, has been found. Sergeant Jason Renwick posted a short message on Facebook stating that John had been located. 

A Facebook page was setup called “Bring back John O’Connell”. It is rumoured that John was running from pending police charges.

This article was published on the Couriermail.com website about the disappearance of John O’Connell.
THERE has been an overwhelming response on Facebook to the search for missing Delaneys Creek man John O’Connell.
In a 20-hour period last Thursday, 600 people joined the Facebook page “Bring …

Unitywater will call for tenders from previously qualified Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) participants in mid-August 2011 for the construction of a major upgrade to the Woodford Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
To ensure cost effectiveness, wherever possible the upgrade will make use of existing facilities and infrastructure to provide a best value solution.
The existing Woodford Sewage Treatment Plant in Canando Street has been in service for more than 30 years and this $10 million upgrade will deliver a range of benefits to the community and the environment.
Unitywater Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, Warren …

Mr POWELL (Glass House—LNP) (3.03 pm):
This week I tabled both an e-petition and a paper petition from concerned community members regarding the state of the D’Aguilar Highway. Interestingly, I did this almost two years to the day since I first did that and, frustratingly, the government still has not addressed the safety on this increasingly busy state road. Two years ago the constituents of Glass House and I were calling for urgent safety upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway, particularly between Caboolture and Woodford.
To be honest, I had high hopes. We …

After the recent floods in our area, Emergency Management Queensland and the Moreton Bay Shire Council recognised a need for Woodford to have its own SES team.
Division 12 councillor, Adrian Raedel, said the Woodford community was enthusiastic about the 12 month SES trial.
“In late June, there was a public meeting to gauge the local response to setting up a SES at Woodford with 35 willing volunteers turning out to voice their support,” Cr Raedel said.
“To succeed in serving its community, a Woodford based SES will need the support of its …

The safety for motorists along the D’Aguilar Highway continues to be a constant concern for local road users and the State Member, Andrew Powell, is demanding that something be done about it now.
“The Government knows this road is a hazard yet they refuse to hand over the money that is needed to make necessary upgrades and ultimately save lives.
“A funding submission was put to the ‘Black Spot Funding’ program and all requests for an update on the submission have gone unanswered from both State and Federal Governments.
“Locals have communicated to …

Jammit has only been going for 2 weeks and seems to be a hit already. Only small numbers so far but what a great night of entertainment and laughs. Jammit is for any experienced musicians and singers or new comers who just want to watch and learn and also give it a go. With a small venue its easy to just get up and feel comfortable with a happy crowd cheering you on. We have had a variety of performers so far so now looking for more to come and watch …