High Country Herald - July 4, 2017
The High Country Herald is the community newspaper for the fast growing area to the north/north-west of Toowoomba. Based at Highfields, it serves the towns and surrounds of Crows Nest, Goombungee, Meringandan, Gowrie Junction, Kingsthorpe, Oakey and Toowoomba's northern suburbs. The paper is delivered weekly to 12,000 homes. For more information email herald@highcountrynews.net.au or phone 07 4615 4416. The High Country Herald is the community newspaper for the fast growing area to the north/north-west of Toowoomba. Based at Highfields, it serves the towns and surrounds of Crows Nest, Goombungee, Meringandan, Gowrie Junction, Kingsthorpe, Oakey and Toowoomba's northern suburbs. The paper is delivered weekly to 12,000 homes. For more information email herald@highcountrynews.net.au or phone 07 4615 4416.
Oakey majority not heard in Acland decision - Chamber The majority of people in Oakey need to be heard on the New Acland Coal Stage Three project, Chamber of Commerce president Andrew Langton has told a business forum in Toowoomba. Mr Langton said the Land Court decision, which recommended against Stage Three progressing, was a decision for the minority, and the majority were not heard. He said the majority of people in the Oakey district understand how much it means for the continuation of mining at New Acland. “We at Oakey have been copping it left, right, and centre. "It’s a town that should be booming. But it’s very frustrating. “The majority of people in Oakey need to be heard,” Mr Langton said. Mr Langton was speaking at a Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise function at the Empire Church to hear Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for State Development, Resources and Mines, in a series for political speakers leading up to the next State election. Liberal leader Tim Nicholls spoke at a previous function, and Pauline Hanson and other leaders are to address a future function. Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio told the forum that should Acland Stage Three not proceed, there would be significant challenges for Oakey. “We need to get our heads around the situation and support Oakey,” he said. Cr Antonio said that in his 35 years in local Government (Toowoomba and Millmerran), he had never seen a place that has had “a hammering” as Oakey has. The list he was referring to includes events such as the 2011 floods when more than 100 homes were inundated, the contaminated water crisis from fire fighting foam, the current business and real estate difficulties, and the potential to lose Acland stage three. Cr Antonio urged Minister Lynham to consider all matters as he decides on Acland Stage Three. Cr Antonio said the 10 mayors from across southern and western Queensland were backing him in his support for Oakey. He said the future of the western rail line also needed to be considered. The majority of freight to the Port of Brisbane currently is coal from Acland, and he suggested jobs, including those at the port, could be lost without the continuation of Acland coal. Member for Groom John McVeigh, Oakey Chamber of Commerce President Andrew Langton, Jodi Keane-Venz, and Craig Commens. Matt Lord, Oakey Soccer Club, Melissa Flynn, Oakey RSL, and Shane Williamson, Coops sand blasting. Mr Williamson said that, should New Acland Stage 3 not go ahead, he and his family including six children would have to seek employment in another mining town. Vicki Reeves, Great Country Pies, and Rachel and Peter Waddell, Oakey Junior Rugby League. THE GOOD TIMES STARTED IN 1977 (JUST LOOK HOW FAR WE’VE COME) 30 PACK $ 42.99 $ 43 43 .99 EACH XXXX GOLD 30 X 375ML CANS GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP 24 X 330ML STUBBIES OR 375ML CANS START WITH SOME BIRTHDAY SPIRIT WIN A BOTTLE OF 40 YEAR OLD BALLANTINE’S WHISKY VALUED AT $11,000 ENTER ONLINE AT BOTTLEMART.COM.AU TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. $ 35.99 BALLANTINE’S SCOTCH WHISKY 700ML Richard Moore, RPD Pty Ltd, Tracey Tierney, Oakey Real Estate, and Gerald Randell, New Hope Group. 10 PACK 10 PACK HOT PRICE SPIRITS $ 40 EACH 10 PACK JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE WHISKEY, DIMPLE 12YO SCOTCH WHISKY OR JAMESONS IRISH WHISKEY 700ML $ 40 EACH ANY 6 FOR $ 40 CANADIAN CLUB & DRY 6%, BUNDABERG OP & COLA 6% OR JACK DANIEL’S & COLA 5% 10 X 375ML CANS JACOB’S CREEK CLASSIC WINES 750ML CRITERION HOTEL - MERINGANDAN TEL 4696 7146 GOWRIE HOTEL MOTOR INN - KINGSTHORPE TEL 4630 0277 All specials available from Wednesday 28th June until Tuesday 11th July 2017. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specials available only in the state of Queensland. Beer prices may vary in country and far North Queensland. Different pack sizes and variants may not be available in all stores. Bottlemart supports the responsible service of alcohol. QLD_P14_16x3_HCN BOTTLEMART.COM.AU 4 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, JULY 4, 2017 To advertise phone 4615 4416
Mayors support Antonio on Acland Darling Downs and South West Queensland Mayors has joined Mayor Paul Antonio in expressing concerns about the future of Oakey The Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors is calling on Minister for State Development, Natural Resources and Mines, Anthony Lynham to carefully consider the impact the closure of New Acland Mine would have on their communities. The group’s chair, Cr Paul Antonio hand delivered a letter from the group to Minister Lynham when he visited Toowoomba last week for the TSBE Political Leaders series. Cr Antonio said the group understood the approval process is complex but wanted the Minister to ensure a decision on the future of the mine is balanced, and takes into account all relevant issues. “A major economic contributor to the Toowoomba and south west Queensland region, the mine currently injects $300 million into Queensland’s economy and $100 million into the Darling Downs economy annually,” Cr Antonio said. The 10 mayors believe the impact of the mine stretches much further than the community of Oakey and the Toowoomba Region, and say they can’t ignore that the economic impact of the mine, should the $850 million expansion go ahead, is estimated at $530 million a year. “The operation employs about 800 staff, 275 local men and women and 507 contractors, as well as providing for around 2300 indirect jobs,” Cr Antonio said. If the life of the mine is extended until 2029, it is projected that the site would go on to provide 260 additional jobs during construction and up to 435 jobs during the mine’s operational phase. “The loss of coal from Acland on the rail freight network would adversely affect transport costs for agricultural commodities across south-west Queensland via a loss of cross subsidies, especially grain, and ongoing rail line maintenance costs at a time when we should be vigorously pursuing efficiencies to grow our world-class agricultural offering,” Cr Antonio said. “A rejection of the application for the Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland mine would deliver a devastating economic and social blow to the community of Oakey, which is still reeling from the much publicised impact of ground-water contamination, and to the broader Queensland economy,” Cr Antonio said. Cr ANTONIO Economic impact Highfields and District Kindergarten scores an Origin goal The annual major fundraiser for Highfields and District C and K Kindergarten, the State of Origin raffle, was drawn at the Kindergarten on Wednesday, June 22, by Trevor Watts MP., The first prize consisting of two category one tickets to Origin game 3 in Brisbane, two nights accommodation at the Marriott, dinner for two at Cha Cha Char, two State of Origin jerseys and $500 spending money, a total prize package valued at $4,480. Congratulations to the lucky winner Ms K. Peters. Second prize of a $200 restaurant voucher was won by Mrs D. Evans. We extend our gratitude and thanks to our current kindergarten families and the community who supported us in raising $10,657 for the benefit of the children of our centre. As a not for profit, community owned kindergarten, fundraising initiatives are a vital component to ensuring quality resources and facilities for our kindergarten children. The annual major fundraiser for the kindergarten, the State of Origin raffle, was drawn at the Kindergarten on Wednesday, June 22, by Trevor Watts. The coveted first prize consisting of two category one tickets to Origin game 3 in Brisbane, two nights accommodation at the Marriott, dinner for two at Cha Cha Char, two State of Origin jerseys and $500 spending money, a total prize package valued at $4480. Congratulations to the lucky winner Ms K. Peters. Second prize of a $200 restaurant voucher was won by Mrs D. Evans. We extend our gratitude and thanks to our current kindergarten families and the community who supported us in raising $10,657 for the benefit of the children of our centre. • The leading article on page 3 of the High Country Herald last week headlined "Supreme Court rejects Acland application for judicial review" was misleading. The headline should have reflected the opening paragraphs which read: "New Acland Coal's application for a stay in the Supreme Court has not been granted. New Acland had sought a judicial inquiry into the Land Court's decision not to grant the leases and licences necessary for the company to proceed with Stage 3 of the coal project." The Herald apologises for this unintentional error. • Judy Cuskelly, teacher, and director Beth Watt, fundraising officer, and Mr Watts. As a not for profit, community owned kindergarten, fundraising initiatives are a vital component to ensuring quality resources and facilities for our kindergarten children. Roof to underground CAROMA TOPAZ TOILET SUITE $ 159 Dual flush wels 4star Established 1979 P: 4634 2955 F:4633 2707 16 Stradbroke Street, Toowoomba 4350 www.kandrplumbingsupplies.com.au Ear Piercing NOW at HIGHFIELDS DISCOUNT DRUG STORES Includes earrings, ear cleaner and $5 OFF second pair of earrings Come in store today! 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Oakey majority not heard in Acland decision - Chamber<br />
The majority of people in Oakey need to be<br />
heard on the New Acland Coal Stage Three project,<br />
Chamber of Commerce president Andrew<br />
Langton has told a business forum in Toowoomba.<br />
Mr Langton said the Land Court decision,<br />
which recommended against Stage Three progressing,<br />
was a decision for the minority, and the<br />
majority were not heard.<br />
He said the majority of people in the Oakey district<br />
understand how much it means for the continuation<br />
of mining at New Acland.<br />
“We at Oakey have been copping it left, right,<br />
and centre.<br />
"It’s a town that should be booming. But it’s<br />
very frustrating.<br />
“The majority of people in Oakey need to be<br />
heard,” Mr Langton said.<br />
Mr Langton was speaking at a Toowoomba<br />
and Surat Basin Enterprise function at the Empire<br />
Church to hear Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for<br />
State Development, Resources and Mines, in a series<br />
for political speakers leading up to the next<br />
State election.<br />
Liberal leader Tim Nicholls spoke at a previous<br />
function, and Pauline Hanson and other leaders<br />
are to address a future function.<br />
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio told the forum<br />
that should Acland Stage Three not proceed,<br />
there would be significant challenges for Oakey.<br />
“We need to get our heads around the situation<br />
and support Oakey,” he said.<br />
Cr Antonio said that in his 35 years in local<br />
Government (Toowoomba and Millmerran), he<br />
had never seen a place that has had “a hammering”<br />
as Oakey has.<br />
The list he was referring to includes events such<br />
as the 2011 floods when more than 100 homes<br />
were inundated, the contaminated water crisis<br />
from fire fighting foam, the current business and<br />
real estate difficulties, and the potential to lose<br />
Acland stage three.<br />
Cr Antonio urged Minister Lynham to consider<br />
all matters as he decides on Acland Stage Three.<br />
Cr Antonio said the 10 mayors from across<br />
southern and western Queensland were backing<br />
him in his support for Oakey.<br />
He said the future of the western rail line also<br />
needed to be considered.<br />
The majority of freight to the Port of Brisbane<br />
currently is coal from Acland, and he suggested<br />
jobs, including those at the port, could be lost<br />
without the continuation of Acland coal.<br />
Member for Groom John McVeigh, Oakey Chamber of Commerce President<br />
Andrew Langton, Jodi Keane-Venz, and Craig Commens.<br />
Matt Lord, Oakey Soccer Club, Melissa Flynn, Oakey RSL, and Shane Williamson, Coops<br />
sand blasting. Mr Williamson said that, should New Acland Stage 3 not go ahead, he and his<br />
family including six children would have to seek employment in another mining town.<br />
Vicki Reeves, Great <strong>Country</strong> Pies, and Rachel and Peter Waddell,<br />
Oakey Junior Rugby League.<br />
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All specials available from Wednesday 28th June until Tuesday 11th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong>. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specials available<br />
only in the state of Queensland. Beer prices may vary in country and far North Queensland. Different pack sizes and variants may not be<br />
available in all stores. Bottlemart supports the responsible service of alcohol.<br />
QLD_P14_16x3_HCN<br />
BOTTLEMART.COM.AU<br />
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