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TO THE EDITOR
Credit where credit is due
Toowoomba North Labor candidate’s
letter of September 4
claims the second range crossing
among other things as his party’s
achievement.
Nothing could be further from
the truth.
He and his government did
nothing about the second crossing
in their 11 years in office.
It was clearly too difficult for
them. It was the LNP member
for Toowoomba North, Trevor
Watts, and his Federal coalition
colleagues who acquired the
land and funding for the second
range crossing.
The Labor candidate when,
he was member, was clearly not
serious about it. He spoke about
it only three times in 11 years.
Trevor Watts was serious and
spoke about it 36 times in just
five years.
Mr Watts and the LNP Government,
together with their
Federal coalition colleagues, secured
the funding for the second
crossing now approaching completion
in 2018.
The current Labor Government
merely inherited the funding
at the last election, after all
the hard work had been done.
The Labor candidate claimed
Wilsonton State High school’s
$5million hall as his party’s
achievement. In fact, it was
Trevor Watts who, in both Government
and Opposition, campaigned
vigorously for, and famously
organised petitions for the
new school hall.
The Labor candidate, when in
government, did secure the purchase
of land for the construction
of Highfields State High
School. Curiously, he omitted
this from his list.
In fact, nothing more was
done throughout his 11 years in
office. Trevor Watts and the LNP
Government did the hard work.
They funded and organised the
construction of the Highfields
State High School.
The Labor candidate claimed
credit for his government providing
the water pipeline to
Toowoomba.
It was a knee-jerk reaction,
during the massive drought, to
the warning of climate alarmist
Tim Flannery who infamously
warned that, because of “global
warming” our dams would never
fill again.
It did rain and the dams did
fill and Flannery was completely
discredited.
The result was a massive cost
over-run for which all Toowoomba
and Highfields home-owners
are now paying an extra $500
a year for their water, cutely
named “Water Connection Fee."
The Labor candidate’s claims
are inaccurate and unfair.
Toowoomba North needs an
energetic and capable member
with the proven ability and willingness
to tackle all the difficult
and important issues. - Neil
Munro, Toowoomba.
Watts pledges better sporting facilities for Highfields
Member for Toowoomba North, Trevor
Watts, has announced an LNP Government
will invest in new equipment and facilities
for two community sports venues in Highfields.
Under an LNP Government, Highfields
Sports and Recreation Park will be supplied
with two new catch nets, and Kratzke Road
Athletics Oval will receive a new equipment
storage shed.
“These two local projects are great news
for Highfields, and at $34,000, they are great
On October 28, I held a
garage sale at my home in
Crows Nest.
It was to raise funds
for an organisation called
RAW Impact which
works with under privileged
families in Cambodia.
It is a hands-on, notfor-profit
organisation
value for money. Best of all, they support an
active and healthy Toowoomba community,”
said Mr Watts.
“By investing in our local sporting
grounds, we ensure they remain fit for purpose
and attractive venues for local and representative
sporting competitions, which is
great for our local economy.
“Regional Queensland is a place of untold
opportunity, which needs to be re-invigorated.
Under the LNP, Toowoomba will get its
fair share.
whose philosophy is to
give families a hand up
rather than a hand-out.
They are currently
working in a number of
villages to build houses
and establish vegetable
gardens which are then
given to the families in
need.
I will be going to Cambodia
as a volunteer early
next year to help the organisation
do this work.
RAW Impact requests
volunteers assist them
to raise funds to enable
them to purchase the
materials and equipment
needed.
I would like to emphasise
that the funds raised
“These investments ensure our regional
community once again shares in the wealth
it creates for this state.
“A vote for anyone other than the LNP will
see the return of a do-nothing Labor Government,
and that is bad news for families,
small businesses and community groups in
Toowoomba.
“These commitments are all part of our
plan to Build a Better Queensland, by building
a better Toowoomba.
Helping under privileged families in Cambodia
from my garage sale will
not be used for my travel
costs or expenses. It will
go directly to RAW Impact.
The amount raised
at the garage sale was
$1455. I would like to
thank the many people
who came and bought
items for sale.
I would also like to
thank the people who donated
goods and assisted
with the event in various
ways.
These people include
my neighbours, extended
family and other members
of the Crows Nest
community. - Lynn Bartimote,
Crows Nest.
Updates from the
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Council meetings
The next meetings of Council’s Standing
Committees will be held on 14 and 15 November
commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting of
Council will be held on 21 November commencing
at 10am and a Special Meeting of Council will be
held on 8 November at 1pm. All meetings are at
City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
New Library Opening Hours
The libraries now have new opening hours.
Crows Nest: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Wednesday, Thursday 2pm-5pm,
Saturday 9am-12pm
Goombungee: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9.30am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm,
Saturday 9am-12pm
For more information on our region’s libraries
head to www.tr.qld.gov.au/library
Central Highfields Master Plan
Council has commenced an extensive program
of community engagement on the future of the
centre of Highfields. This is a genuine opportunity
for Highfields residents to engage early in the
master planning process for the Central Highfields
area and we encourage all interested residents to
get involved. For more information about how to
get involved, visit http://yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/htc
or phone 131872.
To find out more details,
please call 131 872 or
visit www.tr.qld.gov.au
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HFR MS Swimathon
Highfields Aquatic Centre are hosting the MS
Swimathon Saturday 11 November 6am-6pm.
Teams support this event by fundraising and
swimming for 12 hours straight. Donations would
be greatly appreciated and can be made online
at www.msqldevents.com.au/toowoomba
The pool will be closed to the public during
the event.
Over 80’s Christmas Party
Get dressed in your best to bring Christmas
cheer and embrace the season! Come along
to the Mayor’s over 80’s Christmas party
30 November 10-11.30am, Clive Berghofer
Recreation Centre, Baker St, Toowoomba. Call
131 872 to RSVP by 15 November.
Seed to Feed
Get your hands dirty and learn about growing
fruit and vegetables in the backyard. Join us with
Brian Sams for a free workshop on Wednesday
15 November 9am-12pm at the Kingsthorpe War
Memorial Hall. Bookings essential. Call 131 872
or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au for more info.
Councillor Visit
The Toowoomba Region Councillors will be
visiting Cooyar and Yarraman on Friday 17
November. If you would like to speak with a
Councillor please contact your local Community
Liaison Officer for further details on 131 872.
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