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Council Meetings
The next meeting of Council’s Standing
Committees will be held on 12 December
commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary
Meeting of Council will be held on 18 December
commencing at 10am. A Special Meeting
of Council to consider reports relating to
development applications will be held on 12
December commencing at 2pm. All meetings
are at City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
Water Restrictions
Water restriction levels vary depending on
where you live. As a region we’re aiming to
reduce our water consumption to 200 litres/
person/day. Call us or visit www.tr.qld.gov.
au/waterrestrictionsbytown for more details.
Swimwear for Pools
There’s nothing better than a dip in the
pool to cool off on the hot days. A friendly
reminder when attending our region’s pools
you must wear appropriate swimwear. This
includes swimwear made from lycra or nylon
such as board shorts, swim shorts, bikinis
and full swim suits. If you require further sun
protection, swimming rash shirts may also be
used. Also don’t forget that you must bring a
towel. For more information on our swimwear
policy visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/poolpolicies
To find out more details,
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LETTERS
Real reason for Christmas
It had been said occasionally, “When
we see the word Xmas it means Jesus the
Christ has been taken out of the Christmas
Season.”
In actual fact that is not true. The original
New Testament was written in the
common Greek language. Wherever the
Hebrew for Messiah (the Anointed One)
is mentioned, it was written in Greek as
“Χριστός”. The first letter is not an X but
the Greek letter chi, a combination of two
English letters C and H, so that the full
word in English is Christos with the last
two letters removed.
The word Christmas is made up of two
words, Christ and mass. It is the mass,
also known as the Holy Communion, or
As the festive season approaches, what better
way to start the celebrations than an evening
viewing a diverse range of quality artworks and
sampling a selection of craft beers brewed by
Shannon Drenan. Our feature artist will be
watercolourist Bruce Griffiths.
The artists at MET Galleries hope you can join
them for this special evening and look forward to
the pleasure of your company.
Complimentary drinks and nibbles
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Family and friends welcome.
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Carols at the Bluff
Celebrate the jolly season at Carols in the
Bluff! Barbecue and drinks will be available for
purchase at the Spring Bluff Café. Don’t forget
chairs or a picnic rug! Sunday 16 December,
4pm-6.30pm. Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events
Choose the Right Bin to Put it in
Confused about where to put your rubbish? Head
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information on what can be recycled. Remember
– plastic bags and grass clippings don’t go in your
yellow lidded bin. Also, be sure to cut up your
broom and mop handles before you put them in
your general waste bin. Let’s recycle right!
Holiday Care for Pets
If you’re heading off for holidays, it’s important to
have your pets cared for and regularly checked
to ensure they aren’t suffering, wandering
or causing a nuisance while you’re away.
Professional care or boarding may be an option
to ensure your pets receive regular interaction.
For more info on responsible pet ownership,
visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/pets
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the Lord’s Supper, that gives thanks (Eucharist)
for the miraculous birth of Jesus
the Messiah (Christ.)
Only at about 58 years after Jesus resurrection
and ascension, Bishop Clement of
Rome (88-97 AD) suggested May 20 as a
suitable Feast Day to celebrate the birth of
Jesus of Nazareth.
December 25 was chosen in the 400s
AD/CE to oppose the pagan festival the
Feast of the Sun, converting it to the Feast
of the Birth of the Son of Righteousness.
It is celebrated on that day similar to celebrating
the Queen’s Birthday, which is not
in October, but April 21.
There is both external and Biblical evidence
to support that Jesus really lived
Stress less this festive
season and help protect your
family from the sun’s UV with
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here on earth, with his actual birth occurring
at about 6 BC. May we all recall
the real Christmas has nothing to do with,
presents, trees, parties, Santa Claus.
In the disguise of humanitarianism,
American commercialism has turned
Christmas back into a pagan festival.
It is good the real meaning of Christmas
is emphasised at the Highfields Carols at
Peacehaven Park festivity.
As we enjoy this festive season may we
all reflect on what its real spiritual meaning
is, and as we enjoy our Christmas dinner
be ever mindful of those who are less
fortunate as ourselves in our wonderful
country of Australia. - Matthew Weatherley,
Highfields.
Gift ideas from the Cancer Council
hats, sunscreen, accessories,
umbrellas, cosmetics and gifts,”
Ms McMillan said.
“Queensland has the highest
rates of skin cancer in the world
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the sun, meaning you can head
out and enjoy festive fun with
confidence.”
Slip on a Dashie the Elf
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festive season and is available
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and kids’ sizes ($34.95). It
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Representatives of Highfields and District Business
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last week, with the strong message that the factors that
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They had meetings with the Minister for Defence
Industries Stephen Ciobo, Senator Clare Moore, ALP,
Senator Mike Kelly, Shadow Minister for Defence
Industries, and Senator Stephen Jones, Shadow Minister
for Regional Services.
They were researching potential economic and
regional opportunities for the Highfields Lifestyle
Enterprise Precinct.
They learned that the community values of safety,
wellbeing, connectivity are aligned to the business
vision of the Highfields lifestyle, that the quality of the
Highfields lifestyle will be a key driver for business
attraction, and that key industries to look to establish in
Highfields include technology, data, innovation, allied
health, education and training enterprises.
Ian Macfarlane, Robert Prestipino, Mary Reid, and Tess Bourke from Highfields Business Connections
brief Mr Macfarlane on their talks in Canberra with several ministers and shadow ministers. Mr
Macfarlane, former Member for Groom, and now the CEO of Queensland Resources Council, has been
assisting the Highfields group in its endeavours.
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By MILES NOLLER
Confidence in an exciting region
As 2018 draws to a close, it is time to
reflect on the year just gone.
For some time now, this area has been
enjoying a period of significant development.
Major projects like the soon to be
completed second range crossing, the
planned inland rail, and the establishment
of the Wellcamp Airport and Business
Park all give us good reason for
confidence in the region’s future as we
head into the new year.
It is a nice feeling belonging to a community
experiencing progress instead
of decline and if we could just manage
some substantial rainfall to ease the dry
conditions, we would be looking at a
bright start to the new year.
On behalf of the Herald team, I would
like to thank everyone who helps us produce
this popular local product.
From our highly capable staff, those
who advertise with us, the many people
who deliver the paper throughout
the vast area that we cover, the correspondents
who submit club notes, right
through to the readers who look forward
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Owner Jenny Whell has
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to accommodate the equipment
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venture.
The new store will officially
celebrate its opening
this Saturday with a sausage
sizzle and the community is
invited to call in for a look.
Jenny’s new trading
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Saturday 8am to 4pm and
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One Stop Stationery Supplies
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we appreciate the contribution you all
make each week.
The Herald will take a break for a couple
of weeks over the Christmas period.
Next week’s paper, on Tuesday, December
18, is the final publication for
the year.
We resume with our first Herald for
the year on Tuesday, January 8.
I would like to take the opportunity to
wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas
and New Year and look forward to
catching up again after the break. - Neil
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CROWS NEST PROJECT
Dingo Mountain parklands project gains momentum
A parkland project
adjacent to Crows Nest
seems to be gaining the
praise of all who learn
about it.
What’s likely to be
named the Dingo Mountain
Parklands project,
impresses people as
having the potential for
bushland education,
nature conservation, and
tourism and recreation.
A meeting in Crows
Nest last week sought to
set out plans, and seek
opinions on how best
the bushland should
be developed, without
damaging its natural and
environmental values.
The project started
in March with the
announce-ment that
Crows Nest Community
Solutions, a division of
PCCN, had acquired
a large area of land on
the eastern outskirts
of Crows Nest, for the
benefit of the community.
The land includes
Dingo Mountain,
which has been almost
untouched by humans,
before and after white
settlement.
It borders Hartman
Park on the north east
edge of Crows Nest and
is separated from the
town by Bald Hills Creek
and Crows Nest Creek.
The University of
Southern Queensland has
been using the area for
many years for the study
of the environment and
flora and fauna.
Last week’s meeting
was attended by more
than 25 people.
Michael King told the
meeting that there were
about 120ha of potential
parklands in the area.
“It’s an untapped
resource and so close to
Crows Nest town,” Mr
King said.
Mr King previously
owned some of the land
acquired by Crows Nest
Community Solutions.
Nearby is the Bungaree
National park.
Crows Nest
Community Solutions
had also acquired what
was known as the “police
paddock” which extends
from Three Mile Road
and connects to the Dingo
Mountain land.
Howard Littleton, who
chaired the meeting,
described the potential
of the parkland as
“astronomical.”
He said it was hoped
the community would
become involved in
decisions to be made in
the coming year on how
the land should be used.
A friends of the
parkland group was being
formed so people can
have an input.
Work was already
under-way to construct
a shade area and
compostable toilet for
walking groups.
This was to be built
near an old piggery
where concrete structures
still existed.
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Mr Littleton said the
name “Dingo Mountain
Parklands” would be
recommended to the
board of Crows Nest
Community Solutions,
although it appeared
some people were still
thinking through other
naming options.
Kerry Lovell said
that in the 1840s it was
documented that there
was a tribe of Aboriginal
people who used this land
as a trail through to the
Bunya Mountains.
They called this track
Dumba-Kunga-Mi which
means mountain range,
beaten track or path.
It was suggested one
of the trails be named
Dumba-Kinga-Mi.
Kerry detailed that
the Aboriginal peoples
found this land popular,
as it was a good source
of food.
The meeting also
discussed the need for
an asset register of what
plants, animals and
historical items are on the
site, before work started.
Howard Littleton
opened the meeting at
4.40pm and welcomed
attendees.
Apologies were
received from Ged
Brennan, Jeff Close,
Dennis Nissen, Michael
Condren TRC, Deb
Frecklington, Julie
Douglas, Cr Joe Ramia,
George Fox, Paul McRae
and Jim Cavaye.
Howard gave a brief
on the Dingo Mountain
project and detailed
that this meeting is a
reference point with all
final decisions being
made by Crows Nest
Community Solutions.
Steve Plant gave
futher background to the
project including what
has happened so far and
where to from here.
Steve detailed that
there is already plenty of
use in the parklands by
user groups such as USQ.
Michael King
presented on the history
of the land, which
includes 120 hectares of
space taking in Hartmans
Park, Dingo Mountain,
Bungaree National Park
and the Department land
adjoining the Police
station.
Michael detailed that
there are a number of
historical items dating
back to 1900s.
Howard asked for
recommendations from
the floor on what the park
should be called?
It was decided that a
recommendation was
to be made to the board
to name the land Dingo
Mountain Parklands with
one of the trails to be
named Dumba-Kinga-
Mi.
Howard explained
the next part of the
process was to look at
the installation of toilets,
shelters and picnic
settings.
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be submitted in the near
future for these items.
They would also like
to establish a friends of
the park gorup to ensure
open communication and
community input.
Howard thanked
Grahame Rogers for his
assitance in the website
and detailed that the
Year 9 class at Crows
Nest State School will be
building a website for the
park.
Howard asked the floor
for ideas on what else
Crows Nest Community
Solutions should be
doing in relation to this
project.
Responses included:
• Swinging bridge
type structure similar to
Cooyar
• Local nursery to
harvest plant seeds of
plants only common to
Crows Nest to sell to
people
• Promotional CDs
and drone footage to
advertise the site
• Approach the uni for
students to do tours and
visits
• An asset register of
what plants, animals
and historical items are
there before work starts.
Non invasive adventure
play including flying
foxes and other activites
to view the park in an
alternative way
• Establishment of
camping grounds.
• Insurance work
• Restorations
• Full Resprays
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just below its junction with Bald Hills Creek. The creek marks
the boundary between Crows Nest and the Dingo Mountain
Parklands project.
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Salutory lesson
The best part about grocery
shopping at Highfields is that
we have two supermarkets
and maybe a third in the near
future.
Both have pleasent and
courteous staff and friendly
conversation at the check out.
Then one day, but not
for the first time I admit,
you meet a person on the
checkout who hardly speaks
to your wife and completely
ignores the other half.
So then you think we have
a choice. There is another
supermarket just a couple of
ks away.
My advice to this person
would be stay out the back
and manage.
All you are doing is driving
people away. - Bill Till,
Highfields.
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Connections’ commercial endeavours node in the Toowoomba to enhance commercial Region and growth FKG Group and
has
provide been proud
job opportunities to support the
for Highfields
the area.”
and District Business
Dallas Hunter GM Property & Development FKG Group
Connections’ endeavours to enhance commercial growth and
provide job opportunities for the area.”
“I’ve seen Dallas
Highfields Hunter
grow GM
from Property
paddocks & Development
to a new residential
FKG Group
community that is now ready to become an important part of
Toowoomba’s “I’ve seen Highfields future. grow Highfields from paddocks needs more to a community new residential space in
its community commercial that centre is now and ready I’m to glad become Council an is important looking to part provide
of
this Toowoomba’s is on the land future. they Highfields recently purchased. needs more I community encourage space those in with
its
common commercial sense centre and and the I’m ability glad to Council do the hard is looking work to provide make the
this is
heart on the of land Highfields they recently the best purchased. it can be.” I encourage Clive Berghofer
those with
common sense and the ability to do the hard work to make the
“The heart Wellcamp of Highfields Business the best Park it can and be.” the Wellcamp Clive Berghofer Airport are
generating significant opportunities for the Toowoomba and Darling
“The Downs Wellcamp region with Business new enterprises Park and the establishing Wellcamp Airport here. This are will
generating create the chance significant for opportunities the Highfields for Lifestyle the Toowoomba Enterprise and Precinct
Darling
Downs to support region these with industries new enterprises and capitalise establishing on this here. growth. This will We create see
the this chance region will for the prosper Highfields now we Lifestyle have Enterprise had infrastructure Precinct built to support to
these provide industries connectivity and capitalise to the region this and growth. to move We freight see this efficiently.
region will
prosper The Highfields now we initiative have had will infrastructure be an important built cog to provide on the wheel of
connectivity regional growth to the to region provide and support to move services freight to efficiently. the major The industry
Highfields
precincts.” initiative
Denis Wagner, will be an
Director, important
Wagner cog on
Corporation
the wheel of
regional growth to provide support services to the major industry
precincts.” “Toowoomba and the Denis Darling Wagner, Downs Director, have a Wagner well-earned Corporation reputation
for being one the fastest-growing, but most liveable parts of our
“Toowoomba state. The Highfields and the Lifestyle Darling Downs Enterprise have Precinct a well-earned is another
reputation
for example being showing one the fastest-growing, the rest of Queensland but most how liveable vibrant, parts progressive
of our
state. and family-friendly The Highfields our Lifestyle regions Enterprise can be. The Precinct precinct is another will further
example
showing
strengthen the
Highfields’ rest of Queensland
role as a how
partner vibrant,
with Toowoomba progressive and
City,
both in terms of
family-friendly attracting
our the
regions skilled
can be. workforce
The precinct our
will region needs
further
for the decades
strengthen ahead,
Highfields’ and
role in
as a delivering
partner the
with highest standards
Toowoomba City, of
community engagement.” Hon Ian Macfarlane
both
in terms of attracting the skilled workforce our region needs for the
decades ahead, and in delivering the highest standards of
community engagement.” Hon Ian Macfarlane
“In 2017 Toowoomba Regional Council made a key strategic
investment in the future of Highfields by purchasing 20 hectares
of “In
land 2017
within Toowoomba
the Central Regional
Highfields Council
area made
and a
are key
working strategic
with
the Highfields community to develop a master plan that will guide
investment in the future of Highfields by purchasing 20 hectares of
its future development. This investment and planning has placed
the
land
community
within the
in
Central
a position
Highfields
of strength
area and
in securing
are working
a future
with
for
the
Highfields community that will see to public develop and a private master sector plan that investment will guide and its
business future development. development.” This investment Mayor Paul and Antonio
planning has placed the
community in a position of strength in securing a future for
“It Highfields is a pleasure that will to see public passionate and private people sector who don’t investment just observe
and
changes business development.” in the local community, Mayor Paul but lead Antonio and encourage positive
change from the ground up. The Highfields District Business
Connections “It is a pleasure group to see has passionate proposed people an exciting who don’t vision just for observe the future
of changes Highfields in the - the local Highfields community, Lifestyle but lead Enterprise and encourage Precinct. positive This
thoroughly change from researched the ground concept up. The has Highfields the potential District to Business not only
support Connections a greater group sense has proposed of community an exciting in Highfields vision for but the promises
future of
an the economic Highfields precinct - the Highfields with capacity Lifestyle to Enterprise generate thousands Precinct. This of jobs
that thoroughly will support researched the community’s concept has growing the potential population.”
to not only support
a greater sense of community in Highfields Hon but Dr promises John McVeigh an MP
economic precinct with capacity to generate thousands of jobs that
“Regional will support
Development the community’s
Australia growing
recognises population.”
the significant
Hon Dr John
employment, McVeigh liveability and economic development benefits of
MP
the Highfields Lifestyle Enterprise Precinct. The precinct involves
“Regional creative, Development integrated, economic Australia development recognises the generating significant local skilled
employment, liveability with public and and economic private investment. development This benefits precinct of will
the
Highfields also contribute Lifestyle substantially Enterprise to Precinct. the broader The precinct region linking involves existing
creative, defence, integrated, logistics and economic educational development assets.” generating Prof. Jim Cavaye,
local skilled
employment Chair, Regional with public Development and private Australia investment. – Darling This precinct Downs and
will
also
South contribute
West.
substantially to the broader region linking existing
defence, logistics and educational assets.” Prof. Jim Cavaye, “I offer my strongest possible support to the Highfields
Chair,
Regional Development Australia – Darling Downs and District Business Connections (HDBC) initiative. HDBC South have
West. demonstrated an ability to collaborate with industry, government
““I and offer private my strongest enterprise possible to help support navigate to the a funding Highfields pathway District for the
Business delivery Connections of the Highfields (HDBC) Lifestyle initiative. Enterprise HDBC have Precinct.”
demonstrated
an ability to collaborate with industry, government and Trevor private Watts MP
enterprise to help navigate a funding pathway for the delivery of the
Highfields Lifestyle Enterprise Precinct.” Trevor Watts MP
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 5

New year's eve at the Woolshed
The Woolshed at Jondaryan, DJ Veetone and
the Ridgee Didge Bush Band are once again
gearing up for a great New Year's Eve bush
dance celebration in the historic heritage listed
Woolshed building.
This is a family friendly event with patrons
of all ages welcome.
A delicious hot and cold, two-course buffet
will be available on the night as well as a fully
licensed bar. For those who want to stay, there
are onsite accommodation options available
from rustic cabins to powered and non-powered
caravan and camping sites, with a well
priced recovery breakfast on New Year's morning.
The buffet dinner starts at 5.30pm. It is $25
for adults and $15 for children.
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Doors to the bush dance open at 7.30pm.
Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children
and free entry for children under 5.
Entry to the dance also includes a light supper.
After a night of fun, the recovery breakfast
starting at 7.30am is $20 for adults and $15 for
children.
The Woolshed at Jondaryan is also delighted
to invite you to join us for a relaxed
two-course, hot and cold buffet lunch on New
Year's Day. Starting at 11.30am the lunch is
$15 a person.
Come for the food, but stay and look around
the museum, there is so much to see.
• Bookings are essential. Phone 4692 2229
or visit the website www.jondaryanwoolshed.
com.au.
Come to the New Year's Eve bush dance and stay for a look around.
After breaking the $10 billion
mark for the first time last year, the
Toowoomba Region’s economy has
continued to improve, recording
a $10.81 billion gross regional
product as of June 30, 2018.
The jump by almost half a billion
dollars. $465 million, over the
past 12 months was welcomed by
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul
Antonio.
“The latest figures are extremely
encouraging and demonstrate how
the Toowoomba Region continues to
raise a high bar, not just throughout
Queensland, but also nationally,” he
said.
“The latest yearly figures equate
to regional economic growth of 4.5
per cent.
"This far exceeds national and
state economic growth of 2.2 per
cent and 2.4 per cent growth across
regional Queensland.
“The most pleasing aspect is that
this is consistent growth we are
experiencing and not just a one off.
BIRDS with DONALDA ROGERS
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Record regional economic growth
Very special Grey Shrike-thrush
I am very fortunate to live
next to some woodland. According
to John Dengate’s book.
"The average
growth has been
more than 3.6 per
cent a year over the
past 10 years.
“It is this
consistent growth
which has given
developers faith
in the region
to undertake
projects such as
the redevelopment
of Grand Central
shopping centre
and the Wellcamp
airport.
“On top of this,
we have been able
to secure funding
to undertake major
infrastructure projects including the
Toowoomba second range crossing
and the inland rail.
“Local jobs increased from
80,730 to 85,343 (up 5.72 per cent),
exceeding the state percentage
increase for the fourth consecutive
year.
Attracting Birds to your Garden,
Grey Shrike-thrushes and
White-throated Treecreepers
tend to visit only gardens near
bushland. I have also had the
Treecreeper visit my Jacaranda
tree.
The Grey Shrike-thrush is a
grey bird with a brownish back
and paler underneath.
There is a small white patch
between the eye and the bill.
Young birds are streaked underneath.
It measures 28cm.
Its nest is deep and cup shaped
made with long strips of coarse
“The health
care and social
assistance sector
remains the backbone
of our region
as the region’s
largest employer,
generating more
than $1 billion
of value add in
the year ending
June 30, 2018, an
increase of $90
million.
“Mining contributes
more than
$940 million to
the local economy,
up 36.5 per cent
on last year and is
the region’s largest export industry
overall.
“Manufacturing contributes $476
million to the regional economy and
is our largest international export
earner, making up 35 per cent of
all international exports from the
region,” Cr Antonio said.
Cr ANTONIO
Major infrastructure projects
MP proposes business committee
Member for Toowoomba
North Trevor Watts has put
the call out to small business
owners and operators, to
nominate to become a member
of the Toowoomba North Small
Business Advisory Committee
in 2019.
Mr Watts said the Toowoomba
North Small Business Advisory
Committee would bring together
owners and operators from
different industries across
Toowoomba North, to deliver
better outcomes for all small
businesses.
“The Toowoomba North
Electorate has an incredibly
diverse and dynamic small
business community,” Mr Watts
said.
“Our local economy is
underpinned by the success of
small business, which is why
I want to make life easier for
small business owners and see
small businesses grow.
“Feedback from members of
the committee will be presented
to Queensland Parliament.
“The committee’s feedback
will also be used to inform
better policies to address the
unique challenges many small
businesses face.
“To share your vision for
the future of small business in
Toowoomba North, nominate
now to become a member of
the Toowoomba North Small
Business Advisory Committee.”
For more information
or to nominate, visit www.
trevorwatts.com.au.
All nominations will remain
current for one year.
The Toowoomba North Small
Business Advisory Committee
will meet on a quarterly basis,
with the inaugural meeting to be
held in February 2019.
Mr WATTS
Diverse and dynamic
bark or similar vegetation, lined
with fine rootlets or dry grass.
(Notes from Gordon Beruldsen’s
Nests and Eggs book.)
The Grey Shrike-thrush is
very special to me.
In the 1980s my sister belonged
to the BOPPAS (Birdos
of Pumicestone Passage and
Surrounds) so they nick named
this bird Cressie’s Mate as she
always seemed to be the first to
find it.
So it gives me great delight
when Cressie’s Mate comes to
visit.
Grey Shrike-thrushes tend to visit gardens near bushland.
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Playground ready for new adventures
An exciting new addition to
the Queens Park Margaret Street
playground will be ready for
climbing and sliding in mid-
December 2018.
Toowoomba Regional Council’s
Parks and Recreation Services
portfolio leader Cr Joe Ramia said
the seven-metre-high Pentaboo will
add an extra sense of adventure to
the popular playground.
“The Pentaboo, a play on words
combining penta for five points
of contact with the ground and
peekaboo, is intended for use by
children 12 years and older,” Cr
Ramia said.
“The playground will provide
hours of fun for children to safely
climb and slide to their hearts’
content.
“While the additional new
playground area will be opened
in mid-December, maintenance
of surrounding turfed areas will
continue throughout December
and the community is asked not to
enter the turfed areas enclosed by
bunting.”
Cr Ramia said lighting of critical
pathways between the Botanic
Gardens, the Lindsay Street car park
and the central amenities area will
be completed in December this year.
The council will start works to
renew the Lindsay Street all-abilities
playground to meet regional park
delivery standards after February
2019 to ensure the school holidays
and park events are not affected.
Landscaping works, including
access improvements to the
Margaret Street frontage, will also
start after February 2019.
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Cr Ramia said additional major
play items, including a flying
fox, will be installed around the
Pentaboo to increase play diversity
and meet regional park delivery
standards.”
Minister for Local Government
Stirling Hinchliffe applauded
Council on its progress of the works.
“These are the kind of projects
the Local Government Grants and
Subsidies Program are designed
to deliver, and I’m thrilled the
Pentaboo will be open to the kids in
time for school holidays.”
Swimming lessons are a gift for life!
Seven-metre-high Pentaboo - Extra sense of adventure.
“The Stage 5 works are a
wonderful example of what can be
achieved for the community when
the two levels of government work
together.”
Cr Ramia said works would
include upgrading Harding Avenue
South, Lindsay Street car park to
Margaret Street, to increase the
accessibility of the current footpath.
The Stage 5 works are the latest
in ongoing improvements outlined
in Council’s $12 million Queens
Park Master Plan implementation
project, designed to enhance public
Highfields police report
Wilful damage: On November 5 three
males, after being told to enter the skate park
correctly, have walked through the Highfields
Sports Centre and have hit the fire alarms on
the wall. This has resulted in 290 persons being
evacuated from the building. CCTV footage
has been obtained and is being reviewed
by Police.
Disturbance: A 13 years old male attended
school and presented a knife in front of other
students during a lunch break. The male was
cautioned for public nuisance and charged
for wilful disturbance and possession of a
knife in a public place.
Police located two 29 year old males
fighting outside the Woolworths Shopping
Centre. Both males were issued public nuisance
infringement notices.
A male, 16, has acquired a gel blaster firearm
and has posted inappropriate messages
on snap chat. The male was cautioned for
using a carriage service to make a threat.
Traffic: A male, 61, was intercepted driving
along Red Gum Court, Highfields with a
blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 per cent.
The male was issued a notice to appear in
Toowoomba Magistrates Court.
Break and enter: Smythe Drive residents
woke to find their laundry doors opened. Nil
damage caused. Nil property taken. Investigations
continuing.
Offenders have gained entry into a Cawdor
Road residence and taken a number of
items including jewellery.
An Oakey man, 30, was located with
items in a bumbag and has been charged
with break and enter.
facilities while maintaining the
unique features of the city’s premier
park.
The Queens Park Stage 5 Master
Plan Improvement Works is a
joint initiative of the Toowoomba
Regional Council and the
Queensland Government.
In November 2017, the council
received State Government
funding of $1.288 million to assist
with construction of the Stage 5
project works through the Local
Government Grants and Subsidies
Program.
Stealing: A Bronzewing Drive resident
had his vehicle parked outside his house.
Overnight offenders have attended and stolen
the front and rear number plates. CCTV
footage of a vehicle bearing those plates at
a petrol station is currently being reviewed
by police.
A Stewart Court resident has had her mobile
phone stolen from her house. The phone
was in the study. There was no evidence of
forced entry. The house is currently being
renovated with numerous trades people having
access. Investigations continuing.
A female, 31, has attended the Peacehaven
Botanical Gardens. The female has left
a camera bag and other items on the ground
while she went for a walk. Upon returning the
female has found the camera bag stolen. Investigations
continuing.
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Heritage Community Branches have given over
$4.1 million in grants back to the Highfields and
Crows Nest communities since 2003.
By banking with the Highfields and Crows Nest Community Branches you can
help generate funds to support your local community. Have a chat with the
teams committed to our local communities.
Back: Heritage Crows Nest branch sales and service
manager Aimee Rosenthal and Crows Nest Tennis Club
president Paul Fleming with junior club members Logan
Tonscheck and Tasha-Jane Voss.
Tennis Club receives boost
from Heritage
The grass is now much
greener at Crows Nest Tennis
Club, thanks to a $25,000
grant from Heritage Crows
Nest Community Branch.
Funds from the grant were
used to replace the synthetic
grass and court fencing for the
club’s two tennis courts in an
overall project to upgrade the
club’s facilities.
The upgrade was also supported
by a grant from the
Gambling Community Benefit
Fund.
Heritage Crows Nest Community
Branch is a joint venture
between Heritage, and
the local community, represented
by Progressive Community
Crows Nest. .
Under the Heritage community
branch model, PCCN’s
share of profits is distributed
back into the community as
grants to local organisations,
charities and special community
events.
Crows Nest Tennis Club
director Paul Fleming said,
“We’re so grateful for the
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“The courts were in poor
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“Thanks to the grant from
Heritage and PCCN, we were
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Heritage Crows Nest
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 7

Lift off for Wockner donation to LifeFlight
$17,927 raised at
exhibition garden
The funds raised by Adrian
and Gail Wockner during
the Toowoomba Carnival of
Flowers week have already
been put to use by the LifeFlight
Toowoomba Base.
The Wockners, Highfields,
were one of four gardens
involved in The Chronicle’s
Garden Exhibition and raised a
total of $17,927.
In total, $11,250 was made at
the gate which saw more than
3000 people pass through it,
with a further $6677 generated
by the sale of raffle tickets,
coffee, cakes and crafts in the
back yard.
The LifeFlight Toowoomba
Base have bought a Karcher
industrial floor cleaner to clean
the floor that accumulates dirt
and grime during the constant
upkeep and cleaning of the two
LifeFlight rescue helicopters, as
well as two laryngoscopes.
The Wockner’s and LifeFlight
would like to thank everyone
who donated their precious
time or money to the cause,
including all the volunteers who
helped with the sales of tickets,
cooking, sewing and keeping
things running smoothly.
Adrian and Gail are already
busy making plans for next
year’s event. - Jack Waters
reporting.
Simon Cadzow, QAS Critical Care Paramedic, Leigh Aynsley,
Aircrew Officer and Mike Smit, Engineer, with Adrian and Gail
Wockner.
12 Days of Christmas Community
Giving Campaign
This festive season,
Member for Toowoomba
North Trevor Watts is joining
forces with community groups
and organisations across
Toowoomba North in a 12
Days of Christmas Community
Giving Campaign.
Mr Watts said he was proud
to call Toowoomba home and to
assist a community which gives
so much back to those in need.
“There is nothing more
precious than the gift of giving,”
Mr Watts said.
“So many families doing
it tough this Christmas, will
benefit from the generosity of
the Toowoomba community.
“Thanks to the hard work of
local community groups and
not-for-profit organisations,
essential food, clothing and
other items will be distributed
far and wide across the Darling
Downs in the lead up to
Christmas.
“For some people, Christmas
can be such a difficult time of
year.
“It’s heartwarming to see
volunteers and organisations
coming together to support
those doing it tough and making
the festive season a little easier.
“It’s a privilege to be able to
lend a hand to local community
groups and organisations for
the 12 Days of Christmas and
see the generosity of our local
community putting a smile on
someone’s face.”
The 12 Days of Christmas
Community Giving Campaign
started on Monday, December
10, and will run until Friday,
December 21.
Mr Watts will volunteer his
time with a different community
group or organisation each day.
Twelve days of Christmas
Community Giving Campaign:
First day - Basement Soup
Kitchen, second day -
Lifeline, third Day - A Touch
of Kindness, fourth day -
Christmas Wonderland, fifth
day - RSPCA, sixth day - Loads
of Love, seventh day - Salvation
Army, eighth day - Cedar
Centre, ninth day - Yellow
Bridge, tenth day - Meals on
Wheels, eleventh day YWCA,
twelfth day - Toowoomba
Hospital Foundation.
Small halls music event at Thornville
Thanks to State Government drought support
funding, Toowoomba Regional Council is bringing
the Festival of Small Halls to the region for a
night of music and fun.
The festival has international, national and local
musicians performing and is being held at the
Thornville Hall this Thursday night, December 13.
The doors open at 6.30pm. Admission is $15 for
adults and children under 16 are free.
Organised by the group who run the Woodford
folk festival, the music and production quality is
awesome.
All the proceeds go straight back to the Thornville
community, population 26, to help keep their
little hall going.
A bar and barbecue will be available for purchase
along with a free jumping castle, face painting
and a visit from Santa on his sleigh for the
children.
Salvos support those doing it tough
Whether it is connecting with your community,
giving a hand to someone in need, making a donation or
volunteering a few hours of your time, every contribution
to The Salvation Army, big or small, can significantly
impact the lives of those in need at Christmas.
Christmas is the busiest time of the year for The
Salvation Army, with more than 300,000 people seeking
our assistance.
We distribute around 500,000 gifts and toys and serve
more than 100,000 meals to those in need.
Please help us give hope where it’s needed most this
festive season. By donating $29 to the Salvos, you can
help put food on the table and a present under the tree to
support those doing it tough this Christmas.
To donate to the Salvo’s Christmas Appeal, call
13 72 58 or visit salvos.org.au. - Lieut-Colonel Neil
Venables, National Secretary for Communications,
The Salvation Army
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Mon-Fri: 8.30am-6.00pm
Phone: (07) 4615 5600
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Fax: (07) 4615 5700
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GEMLIFE Editorial
GemLife takes the stress out of moving house
GemLife prides itself on
providing a unique community
lifestyle for over 50s.
Sales manager Rachael
Benham said GemLife Highfields
offered more than just
a beautiful home.
“We provide everything
people need to embrace a
social and active lifestyle,
in a premium location, in a
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Carbon dioxide and global warming
Carbon dioxide CO 2
which
occurs in our atmosphere is a trace
gas. Our atmosphere contains a
concentration of 0.04 per cent
carbon dioxide (410 ppm).
Before we started burning
fossil fuels during the industrial
revolution the concentration of
atmospheric carbon dioxide was
280 ppm.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse
gas because it absorbs radiation
from the sun.
In man-made greenhouses the
temperature inside the greenhouse
is warmer than the outside
temperature due to heat from
the sun entering the greenhouse,
and being contained within the
greenhouse by the glass, or plastic
covering.
The earth’s atmosphere acts in a
similar way.
The greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere (carbon dioxide,
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Scientists have discovered
(using ice cores, trees growth
rings, and ocean sediment) that,
before the industrial revolution
of the 1700s the earth’s climate
changed due to natural influences
such as solar activity and volcanic
eruptions.
But the current warming
cannot be explained by these
natural factors, and since 1995
the consensus in the scientific
community is that the current
warming is being caused almost
entirely by the burning of fossil
fuels.
And, most importantly, the
evidence from the peer reviewed
literature supports this consensus.
Carbon dioxide changes
to carbonic acid in water, so
increasing atmospheric CO2
concentrations also makes the
oceans more acidic which puts
pressure on aquatic ecosystems
such as the Great Barrier Reef.
The lifetime of CO 2
in the
atmosphere is 100s to 1000s of
years.
A large portion is absorbed
by the ocean in the first 200 year
period, while the remainder takes
thousands of years to be removed
from the atmosphere through
processes such as chemical
weathering and rock formation.
The IPCC (Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change) has
published a comprehensive summary
of the latest scientific findings
on the lifetime of the various gases
in the atmosphere.
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THIS YEAR MAKE YOURS A LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKE!!
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• Highfields Automotive Spare Parts
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OAKEY
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Mary Reid turned Highfields into a training
centre for cake decorating
Mary Reid developed
the local area into a place
to learn and improve
skills in cake decorating
and sugar craft, and
women from a wide
area would fill a week’s
worth of sessions.
Mary conducted many
training classes herself,
but the visits from
overseas experts, many
from England, attracted
wide interest.
Many of Mary’s
students achieved
renown in the craft, and
many used local shows,
the Toowoomba Royal
and Brisbane Ekka to
display their work.
Mayor Paul Antonio,
who attended last
week’s Christmas Cake
workshop, said Mary
made great contributions
to the community and
showed great passion for
her work.
Cr Antonio said Mary
also showed passion
for the Highfields
community and wanted
to see the area develop
in a suitable way.
He said the community
needed people with such
passion and ideas, and
commended her for the
pleasure she gave to
the many women who
trained with her.
Mary’s stellar baking
industry career included:
a 10-year feature writer
contract for a wedding
magazine, teaching,
international cake
tours, establishing new
competition categories
at the EKKA and
local shows, and avid
community and charity
advocate.
In September 2009
after relocating from
Brisbane, Merivale
Cakes opened for
business in Highfields.
Since then they completed
900 plus cakes
for clients, conducted
274 classes that were
attended by 707 students,
and they have 20 exstudents
open their own
businesses in Southern
Queensland and across
three states.
Merivale’s five international
cake tours
were legendary but
all providing some
inspiring life-changing
opportunities for local
decorators.
These tours were
attended by 38
travellers, with students
winning 21 awards, and
travelling 104 days over
an estimated 200,000km.
Another very popular
initiative for the business
has been the 10 worldrenowned
international
trainers Merivale
brought in to teach local
decorating enthusiasts.
These teachers
taught a total of 287
students from beginner
to advanced level skills,
over 27 training days.
Merivale’s record:
• 2007 – 2018:
Introduced and
sponsored a new
contemporary cake
decorating section (5
classes) - for the Brisbane
Ekka, Toowoomba,
Goombungee, Pittsworth
and Crows Nest shows
• 2009: Opened
Merivale Cakes and
Crafts cake decorating
shop and training
academy (Highfields,
Toowoomba)
• Established
preferred supplier
arrangements with five
regional wedding venues
• Established preferred
supplier/demonstrator
arrangements with two
Toowoomba retail shops
• Australian Bridal
Industry Awards: annual
state and national finalist
2007-2018
• 2012: ABIA - state
winner, state top five
ABOVE: World acclaimed
cake decorator Stephen
Benison from the
United Kingdon, and
Mary Reid of Merivale
Cakes and Crafts of
Highfields, during
Mr Benison’s 2016
visit to Highfields and
Toowoomba for five
training sessions.
2010 to 2018
• 2016 Australia
runner-up, 2010-2018
Australia top 5
• 2018 ABIA award
for community and
industry development
• 2016, 2017, 2018:
Merivale trained Caitlin
Mitchell (A Little Cake
Place) – State and
national winner 2017,
2018
• 2007-2016: regularly
featured in UK cake
decorating magazines
and local press
• 2008-2017
completed a 10 year
feature writer contract
(Your Queensland
Wedding Magazine)
• 2008-2018: hosted
10 international
trainers in Brisbane and
Toowoomba
• International student
tours – journey stats:
Five tours - 104 days
away - 38 travellers -
28 students, estimated
250,000km travelled, 21
awards (two gold, nine
silver, eight bronze, two
highly commended.
• 2015 international
tour: Award winning
Gallipoli themed student
cakes went on display
at the UK Centenary
Legacy Ball
• 2016 Australia Day
Ann Pickard, also an English expert in cake
decoration, brought to Highfields just two months
ago by Mary Reid to conduct training sessions.
Award – Highfields
Citizen of the Year
• 2016: Toowoomba
Carnival of Flowers:
wedding cake window
display (collaboration
between 10 award
winning past students
and peers)
• Merivale trained
15 year-old-student
appointed apprentice
pastry chef ( 5 Star Gold
Coast hotel)
• 2018: November
3 Merivale ran its 11th
and final Highfields
Seniors Christmas Cake
workshop
• 2007-2017:
Completed a 10-
year partnership with
Brisbane EKKA,
eight-year sponsorship
partnership with
Toowoomba Royal
Show, three year
partnership with
Goombungee, Pittsworth
and Crows Nest shows
• 2008-2018: Industry
Development: mentored
20 ex-students into
their own businesses
(SWQ, Adelaide and
Melbourne)
• 2008-2018: Total
Students 707; total
classes 274.
• 2007-2018:
estimated 60 industry
expos in Brisbane and
Toowoomba;
• 2007-2018:
estimated 1118 wedding
cakes in 12 years (913
Toowoomba, 205
Brisbane)
Mayor Paul Antonio who cut out stars for the Christmas cake decorations, and
Mary Reid, retiring principal of Merivale Cakes and Crafts, and the Merivale
Sugar-Craft Academy.
New police officer at Highfields
Highfields has a new
police officer, Senior
Constable Shane Wockner,
who has returned to his
home country after serving
as a detective with the
Criminal Investigation
Branches in Cairns and Mt
Isa
Ṡenior Constable
Wockner grew up on a
cattle and cropping farm at
Goombungee.
He is married with two
young children and said he
transferred to Highfields to
bring up the children in a
safe and secure community
with good schooling.
He said his goals at the
Highfields Community Beat
are to use his skills acquired
as both a uniform police
officer and a detective, to
Senior Constable Shane Wockner and colleague
Senior Constable Chris Brameld.
assist his colleague Senior
Constable Chris Brameld
in making Highfields a safe
place for all community
members to live.
Senior Constable
Wockner has been in the
Queensland Police Service
for 10 years, and in the last
seven was a detective in
the Criminal Investigation
Branch in Cairns for 4½
years and at Mount Isa CIB
for 2½ years.
English expert Cassie Brown who trained cake
decorators in Highfields in 2016.
On Merivale’s 2015 international tour, these award winning Gallipoli themed
student cakes were displayed at the UK Centenary Legacy Ball.
At the final annual Merivale Christmas Cake workshop at Highfields Cultural Centre last week, are front from left, Ann Cochrane
(who has attended all 11 annual workshops), Mary Reid (who moved her Merivale Cakes and Crafts business from Brisbane to
Highfields in 2009), Mayor Paul Antonio, and Yvette Sutton of Highfields (who has attended all 11 annual workshops). Back from
left Gayle Johnson, Louise Neagle, Kath Borello, Heather Robinson, Norma Fallen, Raelene Smith, Betty Salter, Michelle Saccoia,
Paulette Nicolson, Emma Vahua-Long, Robyn Munro, Jasmine Vahua-Long, Narelle Brown, June Davenport, and Carol Downs.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 11

Kingsthorpe Central opens for business
New business people at Kingsthorpe Central Shopping Centre: Lynne Coleman, from Gowrie Hotel Motor Inn which has opened a Bottlemart, Toni Burgess, Kingsthorpe Medical Centre, providing medical,
pathology and allied health services, Amy Rae, Kingsthorpe Dental which opens early next year, Jason Bonney whose family has developed the centre, and Tony Wilkes, owner of the IGA full line supermarket.
Full range IGA
supermarket
in new complex
Kingsthorpe Central is now open to
shoppers, with an IGA supermarket, a
Bottlemart, and Kingsthorpe Medical
the first to open their doors.
In the New Year they will be joined
by Kingsthorpe Dental and a chemist,
and a bakery/coffee shop is likely to
complete the first stage.
This is the first of four stages of the
development of Kingsthorpe Central
with expansions occurring for some
years.
The Bonney family from Brisbane
specialises in establishing shopping
centres in smaller locations.
It is completing a centre at Tara, and
has built at Warwick, Charleville and
Chinchilla, along with others at Kilcoy,
Woodford, Gin Gin, Agnes Water,
Crestmead, and Mt Cotton.
The owner of the IGA store,
Tony Wilkes, is experienced at
operating supermarkets, and owns 14
supermarkets including IGA and others.
He said the Kingsthorpe shop would
have a full line of products, and it will
stock products the big supermarkets do
not.
“We aim to stock what local people
want,” Mr Wilkes said.
It will compete on quality and price,
and Mr Wilkes was confident about the
produce section, and the quality, price
and range of fruit and vegetables.
The IGA supermarket has opened
with a staff of 20.
The Bottlemart is owned by Gowrie
Hotel Motor Inn on the south side of the
railway line at Kingsthorpe, and plans to
have fortnightly specials.
12 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018
Jason and Geoff Bonney with posters promoting a cash giveaway at the new Kingsthorpe Central Shopping Centre. The
first cash draw will be this Saturday, December 15, at 10.30am, when the first draw will be for $1100 cash. A second
draw will be for $400 cash. Shoppers have to be present to win. Similar cash giveaways will also occur on Saturday,
December 22 at 10.30am, with the first draw for $1100 cash and a second for $400 cash.
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We’re giving away
$
3000
cash!
How to
1
Spend
Spend $ 30 (excl. cigarettes)
at IGA Kingsthorpe OR
4
Be at IGA Kingsthorpe
Supermarket for the
2 x prize draws
Spend $ 30 at Kingsthorpe
Central Bottlemart OR
Complete a medical
consultancy or service at
Kingsthorpe Medical Pty Ltd
First Draw
10.30am Saturday
15 th December 2018
First prize
$
1100
Second prize
$
400
2
Keep your receipt
WRITE your name, address
and phone number on the
back of your Kingsthorpe
Central store receipt
Second Draw
10.30am Saturday
22 nd December 2018
First prize
$
1100
Second prize
$
400
3
Find our entry box
PLACE your receipt in the
entry box at IGA Kingsthorpe
Supermarket
Enter as many
times as you can!
Please note: If you are not at IGA Kingsthorpe Supermarket
when your name is drawn the first week the prize will
jackpot to week two. If you’re not at IGA Kingsthorpe
Supermarket when your name is drawn on week two the
prize will continue to be drawn until a winner is found.
See terms and conditions for details.
Competition Posters.indd 2
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 13

Quilters donate items to Yellow Bridge
On Wednesday, December 5,
members of Tall Timbers Quilters
at Highfields handed over
a large assortment of handmade
items, toys and toiletries to Yellow
Bridge Toowoomba.
Leanne Taylor of Yellow
Bridge gratefully accepted the
donations.
Some items will be included
in their Yellow Buckets of Joy
Christmas program while others
will be made available for sale in
their collectables store in Station
Street to assist them in their outreach
to their many clients.
The ladies of Tall Timbers
adopted Yellow Bridge as their
charitable outreach and have
made a number of deliveries of
handmade items throughout the
year.
ABOVE: Gwen Rees, Julie
Frame, Kathy Kucks, Leanne
Taylor, Yellow Bridge, and
Jeanette Butler.
Christmas meet and greet
The Coalbank community gathered at the local hall for a very
enjoyable and successful Christmas meet and greet barbecue on Saturday,
December 1.
Spokesperson Eileen Nothdurft said more than 80 attended including
21 children and young teens.
She also thanked everybody who supplied goodies and helped out
on the night, especially those new to the area.
The gathering welcomed back an old resident, Bill, who returned
for the event after being away for 40 years.
Western half of second range crossing
opens to traffic
A section of the Toowoomba second range crossing,
from Mort Street to Athol, is open to traffic.
Vehicles up to and including B-Double trucks
have access to the completed 24km section of the
Toowoomba second range crossing.
The open section is between Mort Street, Cranley,
and the Gore Highway, Athol.
The 24km section between Cranley and Athol
provides new connections for cars and light
commercial vehicles between Athol, the logistics
hub at Charlton, and the Toowoomba CBD, via Mort
Street.
It is also a designated B-double route, with access
between the Mort Street interchange of the TSRC
and the New England Highway for travel north from
Toowoomba. Vehicles up to Type 1 Road Trains can
use the section between the Warrego Highway at
Charlton and the Gore Highway.
The completion of the upgrade on Griffiths Street by
Toowoomba Regional Council is expected in coming
weeks and will be a designated multi-combination
vehicle route with as-of-right access for B-Doubles
to the New England Highway. B-Doubles using this
route will be detoured via Jellicoe Street until the
upgrade is complete.
The newly opened 24km section of the TSRC is
toll-free.
Tolls for the TSRC will be finalised closer to the
opening of the road, expected around mid-2019.
There are five entry and exit points to the opened
section of the TSRC: Mort Street, Cranley, Boundary
Street, Gowrie Junction, Warrego Highway, Charlton,
Toowoomba Cecil Plains Road, Wellcamp, and Gore
Highway, Athol.
The remainder of the TSRC from the Warrego
Highway at Helidon Spa to the Mort Street
interchange is expected to be completed by around
mid-2019. This is when the full TSRC will open to
the public.
The remainder of the TSRC from the Warrego
Highway at Helidon Spa to the Mort Street
interchange is expected to be completed by around
mid-2019.
This is when the full TSRC will open to the public.
The 24km section of the second range crossing - Cranley to Athol - is now open to traffic.
- Herald photo
Santa’s visit to the Coalbank Christmas meet and greet.
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Heritage grant powers up Crows Nest Men’s Shed
A funding grant from Heritage Bank Crows Nest
and the local community has given Crows Nest District
Men’s Shed the power to complete new projects
- literally.
The group received a grant of $8547 from Heritage
Bank and the local community, represented by Progressive
Community Crows Nest to complete a much
needed electrical upgrade.
Crows Nest District Men’s Shed president Peter
Long said the grant was a welcome boost for the club
which was started in April this year.
“We were able to secure a lease for an unused shed
at the showgrounds.
"However it was in dire need of an electrical upgrade
so we could actually install and use the machinery
required for our projects,” Mr Long said.
“We are very grateful for this grant from Heritage
Crows Nest and PCCN.
"Without it, our members wouldn’t have the opportunity
to undertake new projects or practice their
trade skills. Heritage really is a bank that gives back
to the community.”
Heritage Crows Nest Branch Manager Aimee Skaines
said, “We’re only able to give back to amazing
local community groups like Men’s Shed because of
the support from our customers.
“Under the Heritage community branch model,
PCCN’s share of profits is distributed back into the
community as grants to local organisations, charities
and special community events. This means the more
people who bank with us, the more we can return to
the community in the form of community grants.”
If your community group is from the Crows Nest
area and would like to apply for a community grant,
please get in touch with Heritage Crows Nest Community
Branch on 07 4698 2700.
Crows Nest District Men’s Shed in their upgraded work space.
Free activities
for children
at Regional
Libraries
These school holidays Toowoomba Regional Libraries
have planned a broad range of free activities
for children to enjoy.
The library activities, for children of all ages,
will be run throughout December and January.
Children looking for Christmas ideas can learn to
decorate gingerbread biscuits with lollies and icing,
make origami gift boxes, a book mark or sun catcher
or have fun making Christmas crafts.
The more adventurous can find and identify insects,
locate curious creatures, learn to play the
drums, construct their own sword and shield, create
their own Pokemon and hunt for Pokemon in the library,
join in the junior and senior Xbox challenge,
play Dungeons and Dragons, or even test their ingenuity
by designing a floatable robotic raft.
Children can even go online and join the summer
reading club.
It’s free to register and join.
If the force runs strong in the family, then they
will want to get along to the Toowoomba City Library
on Saturday, January 12, as it gets taken over
by an empire of Star Wars fans.
The Regional Libraries at Toowoomba, Highfields,
Oakey, Goombungee, Pittsworth , Millmerran,
Cecil Plains, Clifton, Crows Nest, Yarraman
and Quinalow all have activities planned throughout
the holidays.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 15

HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Oakey wins first battle for best beef
By MILES NOLLER
When 150 diners at
Toowoomba’s Spotted
Cow restaurant last
week tasted and judged
sirloin steaks from six
of the Darling Downs
premium branded beef
producers, they would
have acknowledged
every 70 gram piece was
of the highest quality.
“There was not a bad
steak among them,” one
said.
But a winner did
emerge, albeit by just a
point or two, and that
was Angus Reserve from
NH Foods, owners of
Oakey Beef Exports.
Six beef processors
submitted seven entries
for the Beef Battle.
The others were JBS
Beef City Platinum,
John Dee, Warwick,
which submitted John
Dee Platinum Black
grain fed F1 Wagyu, and
John Dee Gold Angus
grain fed, Mort and Co
Grandchester, Grassdale
feedlot and processed
at Oakey and John
Dee, Rangers Valley
Black Onyx, Tenterfield
but processed at John
Dee, and Stanbroke,
Grantham, Diamantina
Wagyu.
The highly successful
event was organised by
Food Leaders Australia,
a division of Toowoomba
and Surat Basin
Enterprise.
It sought to assess
the best beef from
the Darling Downs
area. Processors had
to be within 100km
of Toowoomba and
to promote these beef
brands.
Food Leaders Australia
General Manager
Bruce McConnel said his
organisation was proud
to help deliver the event.
“We wanted to bring
the region’s top beef
producers together to
highlight the outstanding
quality of beef we have
in the Darling Downs,”
Mr McConnel said.
“It will also help
develop stronger relationships
between suppliers
and the food and
hospitality industry,
both locally and across
the state.
“We’re pleased to have
The Star Entertainment
Group, via its Treasury
Brisbane property,
throw its weight behind
this event by sending
its top executive chef to
work with our local chefs
on the night.
“The event was
essentially a blind-tasting
competition where
the 150 diners tasted
each of the brands’
sirloin steaks and then
judged who had the
region’s best.”
There were 15 tables
each with 10 guests and
each table produced a
score.
The characteristics
they judged were:
flavour, intensity of
flavour, tenderness,
juiciness, and mouthfeel.
The sirloins were aged
for no more than 60
days.
Most were aged 45 to
50 days and had to have
a marbling score of less
than five.
Marbling score is one
to 12.
Each of the seven
courses was accompanied
by three side
dishes and two sauces.
By 2022 the Star
Entertainment Group
will have 90 restaurants.
It will add more than
16 when it completes its
Queens Wharf project
in Brisbane, and is
expanding Jupiter’s on
the Gold Coast, and the
Star in Sydney.
Star representatives in
July visited Toowoomba,
providing an opportunity
for producers of many
foods, including beef,
to speak about their
produce and its supply.
Star’s Treasury Brisbane
executive chef
Steven Jones said he had
looked forward to the
Beef Battle and to learn
more about the beef
industry.
“As a business, it’s
important that we find
the best and freshest
produce right across the
state to ensure we create
authentic Queensland
experiences for locals
and visitors to our
properties,” he said.
Executive chef Jones,
who was involved in last
week’s function, picked
the winning beef entry.
He tasted each before
serving, to ensure all beef
was cooked optimally.
By contrast, General
Manager of Oakey Beef
Exports, Pat Gleeson,
when accepting the
trophy, said he could
not pick his own entry,
but praised the event,
the quality of the beef
served, and the quality
of beef being produced
on the Darling Downs.
Oakey’s Angus
Reserve is the largest
verified Black Angus
Beef brand in Australia.
Their cattle are grain
finished at Whyalla
Feedlot at Texas, and are
fed on an exclusive mix
of wheat, oats and barley
for a minimum 150 days.
Their Black Angus
beef is exported to
more than 30 markets
worldwide and is
accredited by Australia’s
MSA eating quality
grading system.
Mr McConnel said
he has received good
reports about the first
time event, and some
have said, “Don’t change
a thing.”
But Mr McConnel
said it might have
to be expanded and
consideration was being
given to including some
other brands, including
grassfed beef.
"It’s important that we
find the best and freshest
produce to ensure
we create authentic
Queensland experiences
for locals and visitors
- Star’s Treasury Brisbane executive chef
Steven Jones
CROWS NEST SALE
Zeller & Co Livestock &
Property Cattle Sale
Saturday, December 15
starting at 10am
Early bookings
12 Droughtmaster Charbray x weaners
a/c breeder
10 Droughtmaster x steers 10mths a/c
breeder
15 Euro x steers 12-14mths a/c
breeder
20 Euro x calves
5 Brangus cows with Romagnola
calves 3mths
This will be the last sale for the year
We wish all our clients
a wet Christmas
and a happy new year
First sale for 2019 will be January 19
For all enquiries please call
Rick – 0428 879 531
Gavin – 0427 979 527
Pat Gleeson, general manager of Oakey Beef Exports, and Michael Davidson,
general manager of Beef Producers Australia, a division of NH Foods which owns the
Oakey business.
Harristown Saleyards, Mon, Dec 3, 2018
CATTLE SALE: Numbers increased with 1020 cattle
and 218 calves yarded at Harristown Saleyard Monday
3rd December 2018 due to dry weather conditions. All
categories sold to easier rates. Best bulls ex Millmerran
weighing 845kg topped at 262.2c to return $2215. Only
limited number of bullocks yarded. Heavy bullocks
weighing 720kg a/c JD & KL Wilkes, Pittsworth sold
for 300.2c to return $2161. Limited lines of heavy
feeder steers yarded, with best heavy feeders a/c Garry
Dukes, Crows Nest topped at 298.2 to return $1141.
Limited numbers of high yield heavy cows yarded , best
cows a/c Wilson Family, Wyreema to 240c. Pens of
heavy cull dairy cows a/c MJ & GJ Henry, Hodgsonvale
returned $1313. Heavy trade steers a/c JD & KL Wilkes,
Pittsworth weighed 488kg realised 314.2c to return
$1535 with heifer from the same property weighing
446kgs sold for 309.2c to return $1379. Feeder steers
suitable for the trade a/c RJ Earl, Greenmount 310.2c,
light weight Limousin X steers a/c GJ & JL Walker,
Rockmount weighing 167kg topped at 325c. Cows and
calves sold to $990.
PIG SALE: 212 pigs yarded Monday 3rd November
2018, pork and bacon sold a little cheaper, sows also
sold cheaper, store pigs came forward in large numbers
but could not maintain prices of previous weeks.
Prime Pork $220, Prime Light Bacon $210, Prime
Bacon $200, Boars $48, Sows $130, Forward Stores
$168, Weaners $140, Suckers $90.
NEXT SALE: Monday, December 17
FOR BOOKINGS
Contact Darren Hartwig 0428 736 470
WANTED
250-350
acres
Will inspect on
short notice
Errol Luck
0427 561 678
Trevor Leishman
0427 598 106
With some of the sirloin steaks in the Beef Battle are Steven Jones,
executive chef of the Star Entertainment Group, and Chris Mann,
head chef of the new Toowoomba inner city restaurant George
Banks, an associate business of the Spotted Cow.
Selling on each Monday at
Harristown Saleyards at 7.30am
Full buying panel covering export, feeders,
trade and store descriptions.
Please note:- All livestock payments
in 10 days
For best results consign your
livestock to
LANDMARK TOOWOOMBA
Toowoomba Office Phone 07 4637 3000
Fax 07 4637 3022
Branch Manager: Guy Pitman 0428 740 151
Livestock/Auctions Plus: Andrew Costello 0429 485 191
Livestock/Auctions Plus: Simon Booth 0438 756 245
Stud Stock: Colby Ede 0417 265 980
Merchandise: Rob Wiemers 0407 736 198
Livestock Finance: Rob Moncrieff 0408 296 952
Insurance: Ceri Martin 0429 685 847
Insurance: Jolean Danneberg 0409 036 799
Livestock Administration: Jenny Radke 07 4637 3013
BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE
Fax: 4698 2580
E: rick@zlp.net.au
Your local agent
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HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Zischke brothers: No secret to milk quality awards
The Norco milk processing co-operative has just
presented Haden dairy farmers, Zischke Farming, with
their fourth consecutive Supreme Milk Quality Award.
The Zischke brothers, Dallas, Adrian, Glen and
Melvyn, joined Norco on 1st July, 2014, and each year
since have won both the Northern Region Award for
milk quality, and also the Supreme Milk Quality Award
covering the total Norco supply regions.
They said they are constantly asked about the secret
to their success.
They say there is no secret. “There is no secret
method,” is their reply.
What they do, they do properly, they do well, they
say
Ȧnd they did have some practice. Their previous
processor Dairy Farmers milk cooperative, presented
them with an award for 10 consecutive years of
exceptional milk quality.
The Zischke brothers say they practice consistent
and careful herd management.
“There is no one particular practice that results in the
low cell counts in their milk,” they said.
They ensure milking cups are always placed on dry
teats; they use a spray on the teats to prevent mastitis;
they have a treatment for all cows drying off to prevent
mastitis; monthly herd recording provides a strong
emphasis on cows with regular high cell counts; and
their daily cleaning practices in the milking shed are
followed closely and include the use of quality bore
water for the initial daily cleaning.
This is followed by a very hot tank water solution
for the main wash, alternating between an alkaline
detergent in the morning, and an acid detergent sanitiser
in the afternoon.
The Zischkes also believe that their farm lends itself
to better cow health.
They said the cows have access to quite an area of
hill country and natural pasture that is clean and well
drained. They are not confined to wet, boggy soil and
yards.
The Zischke’s successful dairy farming enterprise
also involves their feeding program which includes
growing all their own crops for grazing, and for fodder.
This year has been an exception, but normally they
Queensland broadacre agriculture’s
peak body, AgForce
Queensland Farmers, is furious
it has been ignored by the State
Government around the closure
of two iconic agricultural colleges.
AgForce General President
Georgie Somerset said she was
staggered that the broadacre sector
was not asked for input into
the termination of the Longreach
Pastoral College and Emerald
Agricultural College announced
today by the State Government.
“These two institutions have
historically provided a vital contribution
to the success of modern
broadacre agriculture,” Mrs
Somerset said.
“However, they have struggled
in the face of changing
demographics and a challenging
business environment. It is
shameful that our industry has
been roundly ignored by the
Government and by Prof Peter
Coaldrake on this issue, when
we have historically been so involved
in and connected to the
colleges.
"Minister Furner claims to
have consulted more than 70
organisations, so it is perplexing
that AgForce was not one of
them, especially given our memorandum
of understanding with
Queensland Agricultural Training
Colleges.
"Our industry needs innovative,
best-practice, accessible
education to ensure we can continue
to grow and deliver economic
and employment benefits
to Queensland.”
“Broadacre agriculture in
Queensland is worth $7.25 billion
at the farm gate, plus $2.5
billion in first stage processing.
"More than 330,000
Queenslanders are employed
across the whole food supply
chain, including critically important
jobs in our regional and
rural communities.
"Ensuring access to quality
would have adequate oats for grazing in winter, and
forage sorghum and lab lab in summer.
During September, October and November, Norco
paid its suppliers an extra 5cents/litre as part of a
program to help farmers through the drought, and this
has been of real benefit in coping with the extra costs.
The Zischke’s adjoining property is set aside for
producing oats and barley for hay in winter, and red
pannicum hay in summer.
This year they had enough rain in March to plant
oats, but because there was not more rain until October,
oats production was down to about 25 percent of
normal.
Despite this, Zischke Farming continues to supply
Norco with its best quality milk.
Ag college closures irk Agforce
education and skills development
provides important career
paths for young people in the
bush at a time we are trying to
encourage them to stay on the
land.”
Mrs Somerset said it was imperative
the State Government
closely involve broadacre agriculture
in planning to modernise
and reinvigorate vocational education,
training and skilling
in the state’s central west announced
in the media release.
“The media release issued by
Minister Furner is very short on
detail when it comes to what this
plan involves, and how they are
going to improve educational
opportunities available to young
people in the bush,” she said.
Mrs Somerset described the
closure of these iconic colleges
as the end of an era that many
people would see as proof that
the State Government has a tin
ear when it comes to listening to
rural Queenslanders.
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in each of those years they have won Norco’s Supreme Milk Quality Award. Holding the certificates are
the four Zischke brothers, Adrian, Glen, Melvyn and Dallas.
Melvyn Zischke in 80
acres of Red Pannicum
that was planted on the
good October rains. But
following weeks of hot
weather, it will require
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Zischkes grow Red
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Zischke Farming
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milking herd. But this
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in some for insurance,
quality irrigated barley
hay from Gatton and
the South Burnett, and
quality wheaten hay
from South Australia.
With some of this hay
are Dallas (left) and
Glen Zischke. They said
the hay they brought in
was expensive at $500
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Saturday, January 19
from 1pm - 4pm
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This Saturday, December 15
New stallholders and
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car boot sales welcome
Market stall enquiries
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Markets held third Saturday each month
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POSITIONS VACANT
ASSISTANT
ELECTORATE
OFFICER
Applications are invited for the position of
Assistant Electorate Officer in the office of Pat
Weir MP, Member for Condamine, located in
Oakey.
The successful applicant will be required to
undertake a range of duties including the provision
of confidential secretarial and administrative
services, liaison with constituents, the preparation
of correspondence and assistance with the day to
day operation of the electorate office.
Applicants must have excellent oral and written
communication skills, the ability to work
unsupervised, in a small team environment and
have a strong knowledge of issues relevant to the
electorate.
Well-developed computing skills, mail merging
skills, competency with the Microsoft Suite, social
media and the internet are considered essential.
This position will be a part time shared position
working a five day fortnight.
Conditions of employment are similar to the
Queensland public sector.
Applicants should forward their resume marked
‘Personal and Confidential’ to the Office of Pat
Weir MP, Member for Condamine, PO Box
417, Dalby Qld 4405 or email to condamine@
parliament.qld.gov.au by close of business on
Friday the 14th of December. Enquiries may be
directed to 07 4570 4100.
ELECTORATE
OFFICER
Applications are invited for the position of
Electorate Officer in the office of Pat Weir MP,
Member for Condamine to be based in Oakey.
The successful applicant will be required to
undertake a range of duties including the provision
of confidential secretarial and administrative
services, liaison with constituents, the preparation
of correspondence, management of the day to day
operation of the electorate office and the member’s
diary.
Applicants must have excellent oral and written
communication skills, the ability to work
unsupervised in a small team environment, be
capable of completing tasks at a high standard
to meet a deadline and a strong knowledge of
issues relevant to the electorate. Applicants with
experience in speech writing and the preparation
of media releases would be viewed favourably.
Well-developed computing skills, mail merging
skills, competency with the Microsoft Suite, social
media and the internet are considered essential.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the
qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Conditions of employment are similar to the
Queensland public sector.
Applicants should forward their resume marked
‘Personal and Confidential’ to the Office of Pat
Weir MP, Member for Condamine, PO Box
417, Dalby Qld 4405 or email to condamine@
parliament.qld.gov.au by close of business on
Friday the 14th of December. Enquiries may be
directed to 07 4570 4100.
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Newtown
Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am
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GEHAM
2 nd & 4 th Sundays - 9.30am
MERINGANDAN at Lilyvale Oval
1 st & 3 rd Sundays - 8.30am
Contact: 4632 4879 or 0407 171 024
Christ Church Lutheran Church
New England Highway, Highfields
Worship every
Sunday 8.30am
Christmas Day
8.30am
Jenny 4696 8875 Inala 0422 606 184
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ACCOMMODATION
COUNTRY
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25 minutes to
Toowoomba
With ensuite
$150 per week
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0408 718 688
DOMESTIC and
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WORK
WANTED
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All domestic cleaning
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Very thorough. Including
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FARM MACHINERY
and EQUIPMENT
FOR SALE
John Shearer
trashworker plough
heavy frame, high
clearance spring tynes,
take chisel points or
wide sweeps 3.2m
wide, 10 tyne with bolt
on extension available.
Good tyres and ram.
Ready to use.
Can deliver for a fee.
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$1200
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BUILDER
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 21

SPORT
Mary MacKillop sponsorship
Cabarlah Fishing Club awards
Cabarlah Fishing
Club held their annual
Christmas break up
and trophy presentation
night at the Norville
Hotel.
Trophy winners were
Darryl Hoppe, highest catch junior
number of fish caught
46, Dennis Cormack,
biggest Yellowbelly
4.25kg, Peter Delima
and John Freeman tie,
biggest Silver Perch
.91kg, Anna Smith,
biggest Jew 2.33kg,
Matt Mogg, biggest
Bass 1.26kg, Vincent
Cormack, biggest Cod
94cm and 12.07kg,
John Freeman, metre
plus club 103cm Cod,
Peter Delima, novelty
catch.
Jared White, best
1.94kg
Jew, Ryan Ferguson,
heaviest fish for a first
year junior 1.85kg Jew,
Ryan and Owen Ferguson
tie, highest number
caught junior 9 fish, and
Marissa Holt, heaviest
fish ladies 3.5kg, and
highest number caught
ladies 8 fish.
Darryl Hoppe with his trophy for highest number
of fish caught.
Mary Mackillop Catholic College Highfields touch football and rugby 7s teams have new
jerseys, thanks to major sponsorship from Snap Fitness Highfields. The six touch football
teams will play in the Toowoomba Touch Association junior competition in term 4 of 2018 and
term 1 of 2019 along with three school competitions in the district in 2019. The two rugby
teams will play a weekly competition in term 4 and three district competitions. ABOVE: Riley
Smithard, Chad Alexander, club manager, Karla Wright, Joseph Coren, and Stephen Coren,
Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
Martial arts grading
Trophy winners Vincent Cormack, biggest
Cod, Anna Smith, biggest Jew, Dennis Cormack,
biggest Yellowbelly, and Marissa Holt,
heaviest fish ladies and highest number of
fish caught ladies.
Male members of Darling Downs Martial Arts were graded at Crows Nest. The organisation
is run by Remco and Susan Speekenbrink.
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Junior trophy winners Jared White best catch,
Ryan Ferguson heaviest fish first year junior
and a tie with his brother Owen Ferguson for
highest number of fish caught junior.
SWIMMING
President Doug Gale and secretary Anthony White.
School 100m freestyle record broken
Zoe Morice, pictured, set a new 100
metre freestyle record in the girls 13-yearold
race during Crows Nest State School
swimming carnival.
Age champions: 9 - Samuel Morice
and Xanthee Watts, 10 - Cooper Beutel
and Ally Weis, 11 - Hudson Willis and Jacinta
Morice, 12 - Daniel Proud, Chielle
Beutel and Isabelle Goddard, 13 - Glen
Willoughby and Zoe Morice, 14 - Liam
Vonhoff and Stephanie Hartwig, 15 - Rohan
Campbell and Nathesha Smith, 16 -
Harrison Harvey and Christina Genrich.
The carnival was won by French House.
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SPORT
BOWLS
GOLF
SWIMMING
CRICKET
CROWS NEST: December 5 - Afternoon play was
won by Jim Walcroft, ndrew Tabor, Esbert Ehrlich and
George Brady, in second place Bill Kruger, Bill Perry and
Mal Charlesworth. This was the final Wednesday men’s
for 2018.
President Jim sincerely thanks those who supported
mid-week play during the year both on and off the green.
December 1 - Open singles - Brent Schloss d. Shane
Case, David Freeme d. Ben Ruwoldt. Open pairs - John
Fowler and Bill Perry d. Kerry Lovell and Tony Ryan. C
singles Pat Knowles d. Lachlan Barnes.
December 2 - Mixed social bowls was taken out by
Shane Case, Lachlan Barnes and Peter Warren, in second
place Jim Walcroft, Roger Haldane and Aileen Cox.
December 9 - Advertiser Shield Day, which will wrap
up our annual agenda of Sunday afternoon play.
The green will close for its yearly refurbishment on
Monday, December 10. A date for a working-bee to topdress
and level the surface will be announced soon after, so
your help would be eagerly received.
The next management committee meeting is scheduled
for Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 9.30am in the clubhouse.
New bowlers and visitors are always welcome at
the Crows Nest Bowls Club. Contact Gary Baker
on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or on 4698 2197.
GottaLoveBowls! - Gary Baker.
TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: Our last
game for the year was played last Friday and a
lovely luncheon followed.
Raffle winners were Bob, Helen and Gloria.
We will return on Friday, January 18, with
bowls starting at 9am so please have your name
in by 8.30 and be at the club by 8.45 for the cards
to be called.
The men are most welcome to come along and
join in our ladies morning bowls.
Yearly subs are due by December 31.
President Maree and all City ladies would like
to wish all our fellow bowlers a Happy Christmas
and a healthy New Year. - Helen Moore.
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN: December 11
- 2pm to 3.30pm coaching by club coaches Graham
Healy, Jim Cosgrove and Jocelyn May. Rollups
are welcome.
December 12 - 12.30pm. Club or self-selected
triples, mixed or otherwise. Have your name in
by 11.30am. Office roster D. Lucas. Bar roster
D. Wall.
December 14 - 4pm for 6pm. Christmas party
and raffle draw. Social bowls from 4pm to 6pm.
Everyone is invited to attend. Spouses/partners
are most welcome. Dress is casual. No charge but
please bring a plate to share.
December 15 - 8.30am. Saturday dingles. Ladies
and gents singles 21 ends or 90 minutes. No
markers. Weekly winner will be the largest margin.
Board open for names.
December 16 - 1pm. Laser Electrical jackpot
pairs. Self-selected pairs mixed or otherwise. The
pot sits at $396 for this game.
Names or teams on the board please. Bar roster
J. Moulden.
December 18 - Final coaching and roll-up day
in 2018 and will resume when the grass green
comes back into play in 2019.
December 19 - 12.30pm. Club or self-selected
triples, mixed or otherwise. Have your name in by
11.30am. Sheet open. Office roster D. Irvine. Bar
roster J. Moulden.
There will be no further play in 2018. Play will
resume on Wednesday, January 2, on the Denis
Healy Green.
The board is open for names for the 2019 Summer
Sizzle Series to be played on Sundays, January
6, 13, 20 and 27.
Play will be in a round-robin tournament playing
for the chairman’s shield. There is a limit of
24 players and the first 24 names on the board will
get a spot.
Nominations are called for the 2019 club championship
- closing on Wednesday January 16. It is
expected that competition will commence in early
February.
The nomination book is available at the games
office.
Result of play last week: Wednesday winners
Bob Claydon and Reg Moor. Saturday singles.
Mick Bianchi
Cosgrove, Healy, Wright Day, Sunday December
9 - 30 bowlers took part in this event played as
mixed triples over 18 ends. Christmas hams were
up for grabs with the winners coming out of the
hat.
Winners were Macca McMillan, lead, Jim Cosgrove,
second, and Con Theodosis, skip. Thanks
to Jim, Graham and Bruce for your generous sponsorship.
- Mick Bianchi.
CROWS NEST LADIES: There will be no
bowls this Thursday as our Christmas lunch will
be at 1pm at the Caravan Park restaurant. There
will be no further bowls until some time in January.
Membership fees now due and payable no later
than end of December.
Annual general and open meetings are scheduled
for January 17 at 2pm.
Happy Christmas to you all including staff at
High Country Herald. - Therese Smith.
CABARLAH: November 28 - Single stableford
winner W. Balderson 41, runner-up C. Goodwin
40. Rundown R. Weldon 39, R. Chisholm 38,
M. Woodcock 38, B. May 38, L. Gillmeister 38,
M. Kearnes 38, P. Callaghan 38, K. Mitchell 38.
Pins 1 W. Balderson, 5 R. Weldon, 10 M. Sorenson,
14 W. Balderson, 17 J. Loury.
December 1 - Christmas break-up sixes stableford
winners L. Jocumsen, J. Collins, G. Barge, J.
Thompson 130, runners-up M. Kluck, J. Bach, B.
Goulding, M. Goddard 128. 3. T. Fulloon, J. Buckley,
C. Tannock, C. Duncan 125. Pins 1 J. Kruse, 5
J. Kruse, 10 W. Balderson, 17 I. Harrison. Sunday
December 2 single stableford winner G. Starkey
40, runner-up R. Chisholm 40, rundown K. Weigl
38, B. Goulding 36. Pins 5 G. Barge, 14 B. Goulding,
17 G. Trussell.
The following players have qualified for the
Medal of Medalists final, O. Hollis, R. Chisholm,
M. O’Brien, G. Starkey, P. Bryant, Peter Callaghan,
A. Pienaar, G. Douglas, G. Trussell, J.
Thompson, J. Thornton, K. Mitchell, B. Watkins,
M. Kearnes, D. Lamb, L. Bishop, T. Goddard, G.
Barge, C. Galvin, B. Northwood, T. Fulloon, M.
Sorenson, D. McGee, B. Bargenquast, D. Harper,
J. Gardener, I. Robertson and T. Squires.
CABARLAH LADIES: This will be my second
last report for the golfing season of 2018.
What a tremendous year it has been for the ladies
of our club, and we can only hope that this will be
duplicated in 2019.
December 4 - Single stableford with trophy donated
by the club. Winner, with a magnificent 46
points, was Jude Bach, following closely by Polly
West on 41.
Rundown Muriel Mohr 40 and Meg Chadwick
36. Pins went to 1/1 Meg Chadwick, 4/9 Petae
Frazer, 3/7 Muriel Mohr and 2/14 Chris Tannock.
December 11 - Closing Day and Christmas
break-up. The event will be a two-person ambrose,
with a draw for partners. After the game, everyone
will enjoy a delicious lunch in the club house. -
Pam Campbell.
CROWS NEST: December 5 - Sporters winner
K. Christensen 36. Runner up R. Gardner 35.
Putting R. Gardner 20.
Pins 3/12 W. Coombs, 7/16 J. Burnett, 8/17 C.
Jenkins.
December 9 - Captain v. Presidents - stroke
event + medal of medallist sponsored by Frank
Carter and Brian the Fisherman.
Winner D. Sanderson 61 + medal of medallist,
runner-up G. Campbell 62. Captains team 70,
Presiden’s team 70.2. Winner captain team L. Kruger
68. Presidents team J Edser 67.
Rundown B. Phillips 65, B. Wingett 66, B.
Freeman 68, K. Cox 68.
Pins 1/10, 6/15 K. Cox, 2/11, 3/12 B. Wingett,
4/13 G. Campbell, 5/14 A. May, 7/16 T. Weis, 8/17
J. Thorpe, 9/18 R. Freeman.
December 16 - Jim and Michelle Edser 3 person
open ambrose and trophy donor barbecue. -
John Sommerville.
GOOMBUNGEE: December 6 - Men’s and
ladies Christmas hamper day. Winners Chris Tannock
and Cory Grice 78, followed by Leanne Alexander
and Gary Shea, Ann Cass and Rose Edmunds,
Jan Mullins and David Cass, Denise Vols
and George Rojahn, Robyn Purcell and Murray
McLeod and Barb Weier and Tony Sheridan. Approaches
2/11 Ann Cass and Rose Edmunds, 3/12
Robyn Purcell and Murray McLeod.
December 9 - Single stroke - monthly medal,
medal of medallist - Dan Darlington trophy. Winner
men John Harth 62, ladies Ann Norris 66 net,
runners-up men Gary Shea, ladies Leanne Alexander.
Medal of medalists winner men Mark Peters 67
net, ladies Ann Norris 66 net. Best gross men John
Harth 73, ladies Leanne Alexander 85. Rundown
ladies Ann Cass, Mark Peters, Gary Herriman,
Gary Linane, Cory Grice. Pin shots men 3/12
Dan Darlington, 4/13 Murray McLeod, 8/17 Davis
Cass - eagle’s nest, approach 1/10 David Cass,
2/11 Gary Shea. Pin shots ladies 4/13 Leanne Alexander,
approach 3/12 Janelle Wieck. Winner of
entry to PGA Pro-Am from Goombungee John
Harth.
Lucky draw - No 45, Janelle Wieck, $5 - present.
Next week back to $5.
December 13 - Single stableford - club trophy.
Friday chook-run from 3pm. All welcome.
December 16 - End of year celebration 10.30
shotgun start, followed by Christmas party and
honour boards presentations. - Murray McLeod.
OAKEY: December 5 - No golf for the ladies,
but they went out to lunch at the Toowoomba
Hockey Club. Great day.
December 8 - 9 - Members 18 hole stableford
with trophies donated by the Oakey RSL. Winner
Yvonne Lebeter 42pts, runner up Bob Dearling 38.
Rundown Michael Rietveld 36 on count back.
Pins 3 Terris Muir, 8 Jenny Gordon, 12 Wayne
Lucht . Division 1 approach Dean Bennett. Ladies
approach was won on 6/15 by Joan Fisk.
December 15-16 - Members will play a VSS.
December 22-23 - Members will play an 18
hole stableford.
December 15 - Working bee from 5am on to cut
down and remove dead trees and remove. There
will be a sausage sizzle for breakfast. For further
details with regards to the working bee contact
Michael Rietveld 0487 165 311 or Marlene Deans
0437 185 818. - Marlene Deans.
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
CROWS NEST STATE SCHOOL: Zoe
Morice from Crows Nest State School set a new
100 metre record in the girls 13-year-old race
during school’s swimming carnival which saw
French house get the win.
Age champions: 9 years Samuel Morice and
Xanthee Watts, 10 years Cooper Beutel and Ally
Weis, 11 years Hudson Willis and Jacinta Morice,
12 years Daniel Proud, Chielle Beutel and Isabelle
Goddard, 13 years Glen Willoughby and
Zoe Morice, 14 years Liam Vonhoff and Stephanie
Hartwig, 15 years Rohan Campbell and Nathesha
Smith, 16 years Harrison Harvey and Christina
Genrich.
RIFLE SHOOTING
CROWS NEST-GOOMBUNGEE: December 1
- 500 yards and December 8 - 600 yards. Both days had
gusty high winds, and cooler temperatures.
December 1 - 500 yards: Target rifle Ash B. 103.10,
John G. 103.7, John G. 104.6., Ash B. 104.6, Daniel B.
98.6,Darryll M.86.3, Jack B. 91.1.
F Standard: Darryll M. 79.2, John L. 106.4. F Standard
F Open/ FTR: Neil A. 115.9, Dennis B. 120.5, Glenn E.
112.3, Rodger H. 118.7, Doug T.110.3, Karon D. 116.2,
John L. 110.3, Robert F. FTR 104.2, Shawn B. 108.3. Riley
H. FTR 98.2, Paul O’G. 99.2. Visitors Luke 95, Mick D.
(TR) 101.11, Jane T. 92.1. F Open/ FTR: Dennis
Br.120.6,Bill O’B. 118.2,Trevor V. 115.7, Robert F.111.4,
Rodger H. 110, Riley H. (FTR) 108.3, Karon D. 101.5,
Dane 90. Visitors Mick D. (TR) 98.9. (22 shooters.)
December 8 - 600 yards: Target Rifle John G. 104.6,
Ash B104.6, Darryll M 86.3. F Standard John L 106.4.
F Open/FTR Dennis B, Rodger H, Karon D 1 1 6 . 2 ,
Robert F (FTR) Dennis B., Rodger H. Karon D 116.2,
Robert F (FTR), Riley H (FTR) Visitors Mark D. 10
shooters.
There will be a 300 yard shoot starting 1pm sharp on
December 15. The Christmas shoot is scheduled for 10 am
on Sunday, December 16. Please RSVP to Shawn ASAP if
you are attending, for catering purposes.
Anyone who wishes to try target shooting, visitors are
most welcome, rifle available and coaching provided. Zero
range is available by appointment only, contact Shawn
0428 044 902, Dave 0427 399 347, or Ash 0407 374 378.
SOUTHERN DOWNS: December 9 - 400
yards. F class. Bruce Mc. 118.5 open, Murray
R. 115.6 open, Kevin J. 113.6 standard, Dave T.
112.3 open, Daryl R. 110.4 standard, Noel W.
110.2 open, Margaret T. 106.1 open, Gavin H. 96
standard, Matthew J. 90.1 standard, Trevor J. 86
standard.
Another tricky morning for the shooters last
Sunday with variable, gusty winds. Well done
Bruce for first place from Murray in second spot.
Next week we will be at the 500 yard mound
on December 16, sign on at 7.30am for 8am start.
We will be having our Christmas fly shoot at
600 yards on Sunday, December 23, followed by
a barbecue at the clubhouse. Please bring along a
lucky dip prize of approximately $10 value for the
prize giving following the shoot. Contact Margaret
4666 1018 for more information. Hope to see
you all there.
CENTRAL DOWNS: Wins to Bowenville,
Kulpi and Nobby while Craig Skuse and Ghulam
Mustafa each carried their bat in scoring centuries.
Batting first Nobby made 7 for 252 thanks to
Wally Eather 40, Cam Moodie 39, Matt Budden
35, J. Wilkes 51 n.o. and J. Polzin 26.
F.O.W. 35, 64, 83, 148, 152, 165, 225.
Bowling for Southbrook was Jocky Connolly
2/51 (8), Blake Cullen 2/41 (8), N. Patel 1/32 (4),
M. Williams 1/34 (8), Dwayne Mason 1/ 46 (8).
Southbrook managed 9 for 186, after recovering
from 6 for 45, with Jocky Connolly 51 n.o., M
Wilkins 33, and R DuPriez 20.
F.O.W. 12, 19, 32, 34, 39, 45, 90, 127, 172.
Bowling for Nobby were Tim Dowe 4/30 (8),
while J. Wilkes, G. Vlietstra, J. Speedy, M. Budden
and C. Moodie took a wicket each.
Batting first Millmerran made 212 in 35.1 overs
thanks to Dave Smith 47, Brett French 43, and Jim
Sinclair 42. F.O.W. 9, 38, 47, 102.
Bowling for Bowenville N. Singh took 2/59 (8),
Ash. Singh 2/17 (5.1), Dinka 2/43 (8), Dave Connelly
2/ 18 (2), M. Grealy 2/55 (8).
In reply Bowenville was 2 for 219 with Mushy
102 n.o., D. Connolly 79 n.o., Ash Singh 21, Dinka
14.
F.O.W. 22, 46. Trent Mullins took both wickets.
In the Kulpi vs Pittsworth game Pittsworth invited
Kulpi to bat. At drinks Kulpi had reached
2/95 with Craig Skuse on 35 and Rohan Klingberg
on 4. Kulpi finished 4/263 in 40 overs. Craig
Skuse carried his bat reaching his century in the
40th over finishing 102 not out. Craig was supported
by Jordan Klingberg with 36, Jason Baker
20, Rohan Kingberg36, Dave Sipple 33 and Terry
Klingberg finishing 36 not out
Pittsworth wicket takers James Ellison 1/15 [5
overs], Craig Ward 1/56 [7 overs], Mark Holt 1/56
[7 overs] and Jordan O’ Shea 1/58 [6 overs]
FOW: 1/45, 2/81, 3/141, 4/147
Kulpi never let the home team into the contest
bowling them out in 25 overs for 96. Lone hands
from Jack Loveday with 28 and the ever-improving
Ed McGinn with 26 not out were the only shinning
lights for the home team. Phillip Brown with
12 only batsman reached double figures.
Dave Sipple caused the major damage with 4/22
[6 overs]. Brendan Schick 2/23
[8 overs], Tyson Klingberg 2/23 [4 overs] and
Nick Spies 2/28 [8 overs] cleaned up the Pittsworth
batsman.
FOW: 1/30, 2/42, 3/44, 4/50, 5/60, 6/72, 7/82,
8/82, 9/88, 10/96.
Next week Central Downs play Lockyer in
Mitchell Shield at Harristown Park and fixtures
resume on January 6.
Merry Christmas to everybody. - Lindsay Evans
INDOOR
OAKEY: December 3 - Mixed volleyball:
Sets on the Beach 58 d. We Showed Up 47.
Beached Whales 53 d. It’s Sandcastle Time 48.
SRT 53 d. Ball Grabbers 33. Don’t Be Scared and
Semi Pro’s had a bye.
Indoor cricket: Stitched Up 69 d. Vikings 55.
Warlords had a bye. - Nick James.
NEXT HERALD IS THE LAST FOR THE YEAR
We thank our many sports correspondents for their regular conrtibutions
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 23

REAL ESTATE
Merry Christmas and Happy New
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Oakey Beef Exports take out gold in
the inaugural
BEEF BATTLE
organised by Food Leaders Australia,
a division of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise
Pat Gleeson, general manager of Oakey Beef Exports, and Michael Davidson, general
manager of Beef Producers Australia, a division of NH Foods which owns the Oakey business.
Oakey Beef Exports processes and packages
premium beef products for the world market
The realization of this goal is integral in the
Abattoir’s consistent and well-respected
relationship with suppliers, customers, employees
and its committed alliance to the
Australian environment.
Established in 1956, Oakey Beef Exports is
one of Australia’s largest beef processing
plants, employing more than 750 people from
Oakey, Toowoomba and the surrounding
districts. It offers employment, growth and
development for the region, and for the
industry.
NH Foods Australia purchased the Oakey
Beef Exports in 1986 and has since rebuilt
the facility into an award winning, vertically
integrated supply chain business. The
addition of new technologies is ongoing as it
strives for excellence.
Now, through a sophisticated process, the
Abattoir is able to comprehensively trace its
meat products from the animal’s property of
birth, through to the end user (from farm to
plate).
Keong Road, Oakey QLD 4401 – Phone: 4692 0000
24 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - DECEMBER 11, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au