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Australia Day committee seeks
volunteers
Crows Nest Australia Day
Committee chairman Paul
Fleming is putting the call out
for community members who
would like to help organise the
annual celebration.
Mr Fleming, pictured, is looking
for other like-minded people
to volunteer to help with the running
of the Australia Day festivities.
“The commitment involved
includes about four meetings a
year and helping out on Australia
Day itself,” he said.
“The committee runs the
Crows Nest Country Music Festival
proceeds from which support
the Australia Day function.”
FOUR MEETINGS A YEAR and HELP on AUSTRALIA DAY
Mr Fleming has been involved
with the group for about eight
years and said it was a great way
to celebrate the achievements of
local community members.
He said the committee had
held fundraising events in the
past like a charity supper before
starting the country music festival.
“The money raised from the
fundraising efforts of the volunteers
goes towards entertainment,
advertising and food for
the January 26 celebrations,” Mr
Fleming said.
“Australia Day is about celebrating
what Australia stands for
and the outstanding efforts from
our community.
“Being involved with the
Crows Nest Australia Day Committee
is a great way to meet new
people in the Crows Nest area.”
If you are interested in joining
the Crows Nest Australia Day
Committee, phone Mr Fleming
on 4698 1056.
Australia Day Award nominations
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gov.au/our-region/whatson/events/10702-australia-day-awardsor.
Nominations for the 2023
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- Sean White
Award for bottle display
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Heritage Bank
committed to
Highfields
The Highfields community is
certainly home for the leaders
of Heritage Bank’s Highfields
Community Branch.
Heritage Bank has proudly
run its Highfields Community
Branch as a joint venture for
nearly 20 years with local partner
Progressive Community
Crows Nest.
The Branch provides the
people of Highfields with a full
range of banking services, and
also contributes tens of thousands
of dollars every year to deserving
local community groups
through Heritage’s community
branch profit sharing model.
Heritage has appointed two
locals to key roles in the Highfields
team, with Branch Manager
Aaron Jones and Lending
Specialist Aimee Rosenthal fixtures
of the community.
Mr Jones and his family have
built their first home in Highfields
and he loves helping fellow
Highfields residents achieve
their financial goals.
“I am really passionate about
Heritage’s Community Branch
model. I absolutely love helping
our members with their financial
goals and giving them the tools
to achieve them,” he said.
“Knowing I get to do this, all
while a portion of our profits go
back into helping my community,
that is just really special
and unique, and something I am
proud of.”
Lender Aimee Rosenthal is
also a proud Highfields native
committed to helping fellow
community members turn their
home dreams into reality.
“I have grown up and lived in
Highfields for most of my life.
"Now I’m raising my family
here,” she said.
“I have worked in the Heritage
Community Branches at
Crows Nest and Highfields since
2015.
“As a lending specialist, I am
passionate about helping people
understand the process of applying
for a loan and achieving their
dream of buying or renovating a
home.
“I work across our Crows
Nest and Highfields community
branches, so I’m able to meet
clients at whichever branch suits
them best and have flexible appointment
times, including Saturdays.”
Heritage’s Highfields Community
Branch is a joint venture
with local organisation Progressive
Community Crows Nest.
Fifty per cent of the profits
from the branch are distributed
to community organisations
each year.
These generous grants help
Aaron Jones
Branch Manager
Aimee Rosenthal
Lender
community groups like schools
and sporting clubs fund important
projects that benefit Highfields
residents.
Heritage’s Highfields Community
Branch is located at
Shop 9C Highfields Village
Shopping Centre and is open
Monday to Saturday.
Anyone interested in talking
with Heritage about their financial
goals is invited to pop in and
speak with Aaron or Aimee.
Crows Nest groups amalgamate
An amalgamation of the
Crows Nest Tennis Club and
Progress Crows Nest has seen
a new organisation formed that
looks to bring more recreation to
the town.
The Crows Nest Progress
Recreation and Tourism Association
came about after the tennis
club approached the progress association
about merging the two
groups.
Tennis club president Paul
Fleming said the idea of combining
both organisations was
brought forward to Progress
Crows Nest as a means of keeping
the club’s assets in the community.
Concerns about the club’s assets
were brought forward at the
start of the year when the club
was made aware that the public
was to have free access to the
courts by the Toowoomba Regional
Council.
On November 5, Toowoomba
Regional Council contacted the
tennis club about the new changes
to sporting facilities on TRC
owned land which allows free
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“With the courts being made
free to use, the club lost its main
source of income which would
have led to the club folding,” Mr
Fleming said.
“We own the land that holds
the club house, toilet block and
electricity facilities, and we
wanted to make sure it stayed in
the community.”
The Crows Nest Tennis Club
was formed in September 1945
and the following month the
Crows Nest Shire Council granted
it a suitable site for new tennis
courts which opened a yearand-a-half
later.
Crows Nest Progress Recreation
and Tourism Association
interim president Paul O’Brien
said the new entity’s additional
focus of recreation aligned with
the aim of the former Progress
Crows Nest to promote the town
as a soft-adventure tourism hub.
“It was already in our aim to
bring active tourism to Crows
Nest, so it was a good fit joining
with the tennis club,” Mr
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arm to the organisation gave it
the ability to bring sports into
Crows Nest.
The tennis club’s assets rolled
into the new entity has allowed
the space to be used by various
community groups and the
re-emergence of a monthly market
at Crows Nest.
The Crows Nest Progress
Recreation and Tourism Association’s
inaugural annual meeting
is on October 25. - Sean White
QCWA creative and practical art expo
The QCWA State Exhibition
of Creative and Practical Arts
Expo is being held in Toowoomba
on Saturday and Sunday, October
29 and 30, at The Goods
Shed, Victoria Street.
The exhibition is free to enter
and open to the public from
8.30am to 4pm on both days.
The doors will be be officially
opened by Mrs Sheila Campbell,
QCWA State President and
Mayor Paul Antonio at 8.30am
on Saturday.
The Expo will showcase the
talents and versatility of QCWA
members and friends and will
also present to the public a diverse
range of local artisans.
Local artisans include Natures
Rewards, Noelene Peters, Darling
Downs Potters Club, Mophead
By Linda, Nettie’s Country
Creations, Heidi’s Face Painting
- Kylie Karner, Southern Beekeepers
Association, Colonial
Woodcrafts - David and Julie
Harriman, and Leah’s Creative
Glass Designs.
There will also be other displays
and goods, demonstrations
and workshops including QCWA
State Cookery, handcraft, floral
art, dressmaking and sewing,
photography, knitting and crochet,
International, patchwork,
Ag and Environment, Centenary
and Country Kitchens.
Demonstrations and workshops
will run over the two days,
the key ones by Alex Stalling of
Tinker Art, Toowoomba, Alex
Stalling and Heather Drake’s
Gingerbread Houses along with
workshops and demonstrations
by QCWA members.
On the Saturday night, a gala
dinner at Picnic Point will cele-
brate the QCWA’s 100 years. It
will be an event to celebrate, to
reflect and to socialise.
The annual State Conference
of members and delegates will
be held at the Empire Theatre
from October 31 to November
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Talent soars at college musical
Iris and daylily
garden open
Mary MacKillop Catholic College has
successfully performed its first P-12 college
musical production of Madagascar, A Musical
Adventure Jnr.
The sold-out production ran over
three nights at the UniSQ Arts Theatre in
Toowoomba and well and truly exceeded the
expectations of all patrons with many in awe
of the maturity, professionalism and talent in
performance and vocals.
College principal Chris Gabbett attended
the Saturday night performance and said it
was a spectacular show.
“It was a real credit to everyone involved.
Watching it be created from the beginning of
the year to now was magnificent. Every student
involved did a fantastic job and should
be very proud of themselves,” he said.
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President
Greetings!
Last month we heard from the wonderful Isaac Moody and how
he was able to thrive through COVID in the hospitality industry as
well as sharing some great wisdom.
We all were able to walk away with a few take homes to
implement in each of our businesses, no matter the industry.
This month we heard from Steve Claydon and his incredible
business journey. Steve Claydon is the Co-Director at Why Bravo,
a global sales consultancy working with fast-growth companies in
Australia, NZ, the UK, Canada, and the USA.
This month is also Mental Health Awareness month and the
theme is building resilience: communities and connection. Share
with us how you are building community and connection in your
business at the next networking event.
Next month Tuesday 1st of November, 6:30am, at the Highfields
Hub we look forward to hosting Helen Black who is a social
enterprise advocate and managing director of Work Restart.
“Work Restart is a dynamic social enterprise that empowers
people leaving prison to restart their lives and positively contribute
to their community,” Helen explains.
“We harness the power of industry to deliver social and economic
benefits for businesses, governments and community.
“Our best-practice programs are driven by impact and innovative
thinking, generating significant social change inside and outside.
“A leader in innovative and scalable reintegration and
rehabilitation programs, Work Restart’s unique Inside | Outside
model has delivered a 40 percent reduction in reoffending rates.”
We look forward to establishing the Highfields Chamber of
Commerce further into our region as a voice to aid businesses in
our region.
If you’d like to come along to one of our Networking Events,
go to our website at https://highfieldschamber.com.au/ to find out
more.
Yours in business, Sarah Mengel
President, Highfields Chamber of Commerce
President@highfieldschamber.com.au
Mary MacKillop Catholic College’s musical ensemble
“This is the first time the P-12 College has
put on such a large production, and the support
and commitment of the students, staff
and parent body has certainly attributed to
what is sure to be a successful event.
“When we commit to educating the whole
child, an authentic and aspirational pathway
in Drama and the Arts is essential.
“To be able to present this in professional
surroundings like this theatre offers our students
a rich experience that I hope they will
remember for a long time.”
College drama teacher and musical director
Genevieve Duncan said the cast and
crew loved working with the team at UniSQ
Arts Faculty.
“Liam and his team of technicians are
experts at enacting our vision for this show
and we are grateful for the opportunity to
perform in such a professional theatre,” she
said.
"Every element of design from props,
stage sets and the elaborate costumes, could
not have been done without the dedication
of many talented staff and parents.
“While a production like this does require
a significant budget, the generosity of local
business sponsorships made it that little bit
more affordable for all families to get involved
in this cultural experience.
“A special thanks to Rubiks Roofing,
GenEng Engineering, Airconditioning
Queensland, ACD Trade, Kat’s Creations
and UniSQ for sponsorship.”
The three night, sold-out event was high
energy, witty and a whole lot of fun.
Locals in alleged fraud
Two people from the Toowoomba
Region were among a
group arrested after a protracted
investigation into Goods and
Services Taxes fraud offences.
In May this year, detectives
from the Crime and Intelligence
Command’s Organised Crime
Gangs Group, Taskforce Uniform
Knot initiated Operation
Uniform Doublet, an investigation
into alleged fraud committed
by people linked to criminal
street gangs.
Following extensive investigations,
search warrants were
executed over the last three
weeks at properties across Brisbane
and Toowoomba, with the
assistance of the Financial and
Cyber Crime Group. Items including
a BMW coupe, cash,
drugs, electronic equipment,
crypto hardware wallets, identification
and designer clothing
have been seized.
Police alleged the 10 people
arrested so far, aged between
18 and 22, were involved in a
number of large scale deceptions
against government agencies
and financial institutions where
they provided false details in
order to receive fraudulent payments.
It will be alleged these individuals
collectively defrauded
the Australian Taxation Office of
in excess of $1.8 million.
An Kleinton man, 18, was
charged with fraud, possessing
explosives, a dangerous drug,
and utensil and contravene requirement.
He was bailed to appear in the
Toowoomba Magistrates Court
on November 7.
A Kearneys Spring woman,
20, was charged with two counts
of fraud and one count of possessing
tainted property.
She was bailed to appear in
the Brisbane Magistrates Court
on October 10.
The investigation is in partnership
with the Australian
Taxation Office’s Operation Protego,
an investigation into widespread
GST fraud where offenders
invent fake businesses and
submit fictitious Business Activity
Statements in an attempt to
gain a false GST refund.
Detective Acting Superintendent
Tim Leadbetter from the
Organised Crime Gangs Group
said the arrests were the culmination
of a complicated and
complex investigations conducted
by detectives attached to
Taskforce Knot.
“This is an excellent example
of investigators identifying
offences and taking immediate
action to investigate and disrupt
the crime.
"We believe the funds obtained
are used to undertake
further serious offending,” Detective
Acting Superintendent
Leadbetter said.
"The cost of offending is large
and has a real impact on the
economy and community.
"The results would not have
been possible without the assistance
provided by the Australian
Taxation Office.”
Jenny Hockings admires a Lemon Rose Iris in Theresa
Eadie’s Iris and Daylily garden at 33 Hartwig Street, Goombungee.
The garden is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
and Mondays throughout October and November.
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
Blind to the truth
The old song, Smoke Gets in
your Eyes, is about being blinded
to the truth that others around
could see, but the character in
the song could not.
How often, I wonder, does this
apply to us? Not just in matters
of love, which is the subject of
the song, but in life in general.
There can be many things that
cause us to be blinded to the
truth - the influence of family
and friends, our own bias and
prejudices, and both positive
and negative events in our lives.
Then there are TV shows and
movies, online games, what we
read and what the media feeds
us. The list of things that shape
the way we see things is extensive
and can be far reaching in
terms of shaping what we perceive
as truth.
What might the ‘smoke’ be
that gets in our eyes? Is it just
believing something we are told
or observe without thinking it
through for ourselves? There is
an amusing story that illustrates
this well. A young mother always
cut the shank off the leg
of roast lamb before cooking it.
Her husband asked one day why
she did this and she replied, my
mum always did it, so I’ll ask
her. On asking her mum she
said, my mum always did it, so
I’ll ask her. On asking her mum
she said ‘ I only had a small
roasting pan, so I would cut it
off to fit the leg in!’
We may chuckle, but there is a
deep truth to ponder here.
What, for example do you
believe about the God of the
Bible? Where did your beliefs
come from? Have you ever considered
that you may be blinded
to the truth?
The story of Paul in the Bible
also illustrates this perfectly.
He was a devout religious Jew
who persecuted those who were
followers of Jesus.
Why? Because most of the religious
leaders of his day did not
believe that Jesus was the promised
Messiah they were waiting
for, even though he fulfilled over
100 prophecies that had been
given to them in their scriptures.
It took a personal visit from
God when he was on the road to
Damascus, to convince him that
Jesus really was the Messiah.
(Acts 9)
Are you ok when people talk
about God, but not ok if they
talk about Jesus or the Bible?
Why is that? What ‘smoke’ in
the form of what you’ve been
told, or what you have experienced
in life, has prevented you
from looking into the possibility
that truth may be found there?
The Bible says in Psalm 34:8
“Taste and see that the Lord is
good.”
You will never find the truth
of the claims of Jesus unless
you are prepared to look with an
open mind for yourself.
Dear Jesus,
If I have ‘smoke’ in my eyes
that prevents me from reading
the Bible and seeking the
truth of who you are; then I
invite you to remove from me
everything that would hinder
my ability to know you.
Like Paul, may I come to know
you in a life changing way. Amen.
- Contributed by John 15 Christian
Fellowship, Crows Nest.
If you would like a Bible to
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More than 780 seek work at Acland mine
Hundreds of people want to
work at the New Acland coal
mine, should it receive final
approval for its stage 3 project
from the State Government.
New Hope Group has received
784 expressions of interest for
jobs at New Acland Mine in the
past month.
Since launching an online
portal in mid-September, New
Hope Group has received 719
expressions of interest from
workers and 65 expressions of
interest from businesses eager to
supply goods and services once
New Acland Stage 3 is approved.
The general manager of
the New Acland mine, Dave
O’Dwyer said that of the 719
expressions of interest for roles
at New Acland Mine - 447 were
from the Darling Downs - 170
were from the 4350 postcode
(includes Toowoomba - 158
were from the 4352 postcode
(includes Highfields, Kulpi, etc.
- 78 were of interest from the
4401 postcode (Oakey) - 695
were from Queensland - 177
expressions of interest were
from past New Acland Mine
workers.
Mr O’Dwyer said there were
expressions of interest from 65
suppliers wanting to provide
goods and services:-
· 36 of these suppliers were
from Darling Downs postcodes
(includes Toowoomba, Oakey,
etc.);
· 25 were from Brisbane
postcodes;
· 61 were from Queensland.
Mr O’Dwyer said the number
of expressions of interest in the
past month proves there is a
thirst for well paid, local jobs.
“The applications also
reinforce the fact the
overwhelming majority of the
local community, including
families, farmers and small
business owners want New
Acland Stage 3 to go ahead.
“Once the project is under
way, we’ll need truck drivers,
engineers, electricians,
operators, administration staff
and mechanics.
“At the peak of construction,
there will be close to 600 local
workers on site at New Acland
Mine.
“Throughout the life of
the project, the permanent
workforce will be approximately
400 full-time roles, made up of
Darling Downs locals.
“Unlike a lot of other mines in
Queensland, New Acland Mine
does not engage fly-in, fly-out
workers, with more than 90 per
cent of our previous workforce
living within 50km of the site.”
Mr O’Dwyer said some
applicants were from central
Queensland who wanted to get
closer to home.
Workers and local businesses
can register their interest in a
job at New Acland Mine by
visiting https://newhopegroup.
com.au/current-expressionsof-interest/
Once approved,
local workers, contractors and
In the Caterpillar equipment workshop at Hastings Deering in Toowoomba are some of their tradesmen, with Justin Butcher
(top of ladder) the company’s Toowoomba Operations Manager, and with him, Dave O’Dwyer, the general manager of the
New Acland mine. Mr O’Dwyer announced that more than 700 people had responded to an opportunity to seek work at Acland
when Stage 3 of the mine is granted all approvals.
local businesses will benefit to
the tune of $1billion over the
life of the New Acland Stage
3 project. New Hope Group
remains focused on securing
the remaining primary approval
required for New Acland
Stage 3, an Associated Water
Licence from the department
administered by Queensland
Minister for Water, Glenn
Butcher as soon as possible.
New Acland Mine General
Manager, Dave O’Dwyer said
an AWL will enable a restart
of operations and employment
opportunities for hundreds of
local workers and suppliers.
- Miles Noller reporting
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 5
Road repairs follow disaster
events and seven floods
RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE - COUNCIL RESPONDS
TO LAST WEEK'S HERALD REPORT
Toowoomba Regional Council
is giving top priority to repairing
roads that were badly
damaged in three State-declared
disaster events, including up to
seven floods in many areas of
the Region during the past 11
months,.
The council is also detailing
funding submissions seeking
state and federal government assistance
for infrastructure reconstruction
projects.
TRC Infrastructure Services
Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor
said the council was working
as fast as practicable to repair
roads to a safe and trafficable
standard across the Region.
“It is a massive undertaking
by our dedicated teams to
undertake emergency road repairs,
particularly in the wake
of successive flood events that
occurred in November 2021,
then late February-early and late
March, in early April and then
again in May,” Cr Taylor said.
“Since November 2021, more
than 7600 temporary emergency
repairs have been completed.
"The next phase of delivery
involves permanent reconstruction
works across the Region.
“We have fast-tracked the delivery
of the first $6 million of
priority works.
"The project is moving into
the next phase of permanent
reconstruction works which is
likely to total around $100 million.
"This program is of another
magnitude altogether and is expected
to be completed by mid-
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“The works involve desilting
and repair of drainage structures,
gravel re-sheeting, formation
grading, shoulder regrading, replacing
culverts and pavement
repairs.
“Our flood recovery team
is working closely with the
Queensland Reconstruction
Authority to ensure funding for
the initial $6 million of priority
flood reconstruction works can
be reimbursed later.
“We ask for residents’ patience
as we methodically work
to repair the damage across
our large road network, which
includes more than 3550km
of sealed roads and more than
3250km of unsealed roads.
“In addition to the most recent
rain events, the Council
has completed long-term repairs
valued at more than $30 million
following the declared February
2020 flood event.
"The successive weather
events delayed those repairs and
added extra work to these sites.
“Works related to the Flood
Recovery Program for the 2020
flooding event (over 3400 locations)
included more than
330km of gravel road treatments,
silt and material removal
of 80,000 cubic metres and more
than 120 culvert repairs, including
some replacements.
“Some of the most recently
completed works in this program
include culverts and floodways
at Bourke Road, Sandy
Camp, Leslie Bridge Road,
North Branch; Carroll Road at
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Cr TAYLOR
Massive undertaking
Hodgson Vale in the southern
areas and Cooyar-Mount Binga
Road, Cooyar and Kooralgin-Gilla
Road at Wutul in the
northern areas.
“Priority works have started
at Merritt’s Creek Road, Pechey,
Pierce’s Creek Road, Crows
Nest and West Prairie Road,
Yargullen in the northern part of
the Region in addition to Gowrie
Little Plain Road, Nobbs Road,
Cr Taylor said the council’s
November meetings would consider
a report into its Network
Extension and Upgrades Policy.
“Under the policy, it’s a requirement
that road upgrades/
extensions are fully funded by
the applicant unless it’s determined
that such an upgrade
would be of considerable benefit
to the wider community and
resolved otherwise by Council,”
Cr Taylor said.
“Council receives numerous
requests for upgrades, particularly
in the wetter years.
"While the perfect world scenario
would cover the costs of
these requests, neither the council
nor the broader community
TRC Infrastructure Services Group General Manager Mike Brady, left, TRC Infrastructure
Services portfolio leader Cr Melissa Taylor, plant operators William Gossow and David McKee,
Construction and Maintenance North, and TRC Infrastructure Services Committee chair Cr
Carol Taylor inspect work at Grapetree Road
Westbrook (Central area) and
Ted Mengel, Nobby and Preston
Boundary Road, Top Camp in
the Region’s south.
“The Council is pursuing additional
funding avenues for
flood recovery works related to
community and recreational facilities,
environmental recovery
and prevention programs, including
flood risk management.
we serve, can afford such costs.
“If Council were to consider
upgrading all the 1511km of unformed
roads in our Region, the
costs would be in the order of
hundreds of millions of dollars,
in addition to all future maintenance
costs.
“Council, on behalf of the
community, simply can’t afford
this. We have financial constraints
and to do the work necessary,
we would have to either
introduce a special rate for these
roads, which those residents
would then likely not be able to
afford; or increase rates dramatically
for all our residents, which
wouldn’t be fair to the broader
community.
“Earlier this year, the Council
submitted an initial list of projects
for which we are seeking
Betterment funding from the
Commonwealth and State governments.
"The Betterment funding program
specifically allows roads
and other infrastructure to be
built to a more flood resilient
standard.
“There is no denying that
many parts of the Council’s road
network, like parts of the state
and national networks, are in a
poor state following the multiple
floods.
“Motorists are advised to use
extreme caution at all times.
"Please observe any warning
signs and drive to the conditions.”
The council to consider roads policy
at November meetings
"Some 82 per cent of roads
across Queensland are maintained
by local government authorities,
with the Toowoomba
Regional Council’s percentage
estimated to be higher than this
figure, yet local government receives
the least funding of the
three levels of government.
“To make matters worse, from
this year onwards we’ll receive
less money through the Financial
Assistance Grants program,
as well as the Transport Infrastructure
Development Scheme.
“With a road network of more
than 9600 kilometres in length,
we can’t continue to do more
with less.
“While it’s important to maintain
existing Road Network
Extension and Upgrades Policy,
there is room to consider
multi-criteria assessment to support
the prioritisation of upgrading
sections of formed maintained
and unformed maintained
roads to gravel standard.
"However, this would require
considerable funding from either
Council, road upgrade applicants
or a combination of both.
“Council will also seek to
include processes in the new
planning Scheme to ensure any
new houses have direct property
access to a road defined in Council’s
Road Register as a maintained
gravel or sealed road.”
Inland Rail line to go here
This is where ARTC plans technical experts) ARTC engineers
to build its $14.5 billion Inland
and their former Feder-
Rail line between Pittsworth al political masters (Barnaby
and Millmerran.
For more than 16km of the
distance, the rail line will cross
the Condamine floodplain.
This picture of the floodplain
between Pampas and Yandilla,
was supplied by local farmers
Wes Judd and Brett Kelly and
shows a dump truck and another
piece of equipment partially
submerged by floodwater.
Joyce was the last of the Coalition
Infrastructure ministers prior
to the last Federal election),
ARTC has remained Putin-like
is its intent to push ahead with
its flawed design.
But the new Infrastructure
Minister Catherine King has
called a review of the Inland
Rail project and a few days ago
named Kerry Schott to head a
The equipment was being short/sharp inquiry, to deliver
used by Queensland Rail attempting
to fix a massive sinkhole/culvert
failure adjacent to
the old Millmerran railway line.
The farmers said the location
has been flooded about six
an answer by February.
Dr Kerry Schott is an Australian
executive with a career in
investment banking, she was
managing director and CEO
of Sydney Water, is currently
times from December to the Chair of NSW Net Zero Emissions
present time, and the equipment
and Clean Economy
has been underwater at least Board, Chair of the Advisory
three times.
Board to Energy Co NSW, and
Despite sensible alternative is a patron of Infrastructure Inland Rail Flooding Yandilla Pampas submerged truck in
corridors, and warnings from Partnerships Australia.
September 2022
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Milestone
birthdays
Red Hatters celebrate 16 years
The Gourmet Cafe at Danish Flower Art
was filled with chatter and laughter as members
of the Absolutely Fabulous Red Hatters
of Highfields celebrated their 16th anniversary
last week.
Fifteen women sporting the unique purple
and red uniform of the club gathered at the
restaurant on Tuesday, October 11.
Highfields Red Hatters queen Rosalie
Loring has been involved with the group for
15 years and has loved every bit of it.
“My late husband talked me into joining
the group and it was the best thing I ever
did,” she said.
The Red Hat Society is an international
women’s social club that welcomes women
aged 50 and over, dressing in purple clothing
and sporting red hats.
“We’re a social group where women
come together for friendship, fellowship
and fun,” Lady Rose said.
The Absolutely Fabulous Red Hatters of
Highfields meet at the Danish Flower Art
café every Tuesday. - Sean White
The Absolutely Fabulous Red Hatters of Highfields
Beras Vandersee of Crows Nest celebrated
her 90th birthday with an open house at
the Crows Nest Anglican Hall on Sunday.
Among the many family and friends who
attended were Narelle Brown and Judy
Schefe who had also attended Beras’ 21st
birthday party which had been held in the
same hall.
Former Crows Nest identity, Chaseley
MacDiarmid with her son Cameron.
Chaseley celebrated her 100th birthday in
Brisbane on October 13. Her husband Ian
MacDiarmid was a well-known auctioneer
and agent in Crows Nest.
Regions roadshow
heads to
Toowoomba
The Regional Australia
Institute has announced
Toowoomba
will be the next location
for its national event
series, Regions Rising,
next month.
RAI CEO Liz Ritchie
will deliver a key note
address at the next
month’s event, presenting
RAI’s latest data on
jobs, housing, and population
movement in regional
Queensland. Opportunity and
Ms RITCHIE
“As millions of Australians
either choose to
challenges
stay in the regions, or make the move, this surge
in popularity brings with it opportunities and challenges
for the Sunshine State,” Ms Ritchie said.
Regional job vacancies have continued their
overall trend run of growth, reaching a new record
of more than 91,000 advertised jobs in August.
“Queensland accounts for almost one third of
all jobs advertised in regional Australia, with more
than 26,900 available now,” she said.
“This event will provide government, industry
and regional leaders with the RAI’s insights into the
unique settings facing Queenslanders.
“We are delighted to work with our Regional
Activator Alliance member, Toowoomba and Surat
Basin Enterprise to bring this event to Queensland,
alongside our national event series partners, Nutrien
Ag Solutions and NBN Co.
Queensland Minister for Regional Development
Glenn Butcher will also deliver a keynote address.
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The Aged Care Quality Standards are being
reviewed. Now is the time to have your say,
because quality aged care matters.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety final
report challenges us to create better aged care services and a
better standard of care for older Australians.
In March 2021, the Australian Government announced a review of
Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) in response to
Recommendation 19 of the Royal Commission final report.
We’re encouraging input from older Australians, families and
carers, aged care providers, the workforce and anyone interested
in contributing to the future of aged care in Australia.
Consultations are open between 27 September to 7 November 2022.
To have your say about the Quality Standards, visit the Aged Care
Engagement Hub or call the My Aged Care’s freecall phone line.
Phone 1800 200 422
Visit agedcareengagement.health.gov.au
For translating and interpreting services, call 131 450 and ask for My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
To use the National Relay Service, visit nrschat.nrscall.gov.au/nrs or call 1800 555 660.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 7
Artists spoilt for choice
Rain brings out bushland beauty
MEMBER FOR
TOOWOOMBA
NORTH
Watts News
Each year I can ask approximately 35 ‘Questions on Notice’ (QoN)
of the Government, one per sitting day of Parliament. Theoretically,
these questions enable the community of Toowoomba North to hold
the Government to account. The answer to the question should be
supplied to the Table Office by the Palaszczuk Government within 30
calendar days of the question being asked.
At my recent bi-weekly community corners, I’ve heard concerns
about the reliability of electricity within the Highfields area. I have put
these concerns to the Palaszczuk Government’s Minister for Energy,
Renewables and Hydrogen, Honourable Mick de Brenni in a QoN:
With reference to the 16 power outages in Highfields in the last 18
months – Will the Minister advise what infrastructure upgrades are
planned to ensure reliable power is provided to this area?
Here is some of the Government’s response:
“Ergon Energy network has advised that a review of the distribution
of network to Highfields revealed there are no systemic issues causing
increased outages in this area. The severe weather experience across
2021/22 has been the major contributor to outages.
“The 2022-23 State Budget provided funding for a new 16.1M
Kleinton Substation, which when completed in ‘future years’ will
increase network capacity and improve the security of electricity
supply to the region.”
I guess Highfields residents should take heart that the upgrade will
be completed in ‘future’, but with no timeline provided, it is clear that
Labor has failed to appropriately invest in the infrastructure required
to maintain a reliable source of electricity.
As a third term government, it’s worrying to see that their ability to
manage a core government service has fallen by the wayside, and as a
result our community is suffering.
I will continue to seek updates on both future upgrades to the
network and stability as we head into another forecasted summer
season of severe weather events. The reliability of electricity is a must
and the management of this is a priority for the LNP, having earlier this
year established the first ever Shadow Minister for Customer Service,
a role which we will have in a future LNP government.
Ergon Energy (a Queensland Government Owned Corporation)
customers, particularly those in Highfields and Toowoomba, aren’t
getting reliable or affordable electricity
and this isn’t good enough.
I would like to finish with a
message of thanks and to celebrate
our wonderful and dedicated teachers
within the region. World Teachers’ Day
2022 is on Friday 28 October – thank
you for all you do in helping to educate
the next generation!
Until next month,
Trevor
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8 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022
Artists of Crows Nest is an active
and popular group providing
encouragement and support for
those taking their first tentative
steps into creating visual art.
Members are spoilt for choice
when it comes to opportunities
for skill development, exhibitions
and social interaction with
an arty twist.
With the recent closure of
their Esk exhibition Our Visual
Connection - Sketched, the
group went straight onto the
Lowood Gallery with their exhibition
Tiny Works, a display
of 63 small canvases including
mosaics, which is open until October
29.
The eagerly awaited weekend
workshop with Tricia Taylor
using pastels in a seascape
has been fully booked as is the
one-day drawing workshop with
member artist Lyn Johnston.
The last tutor workhop for the
year will be on December 7 with
Pam Shipman sharing information
on the pastel medium.
Planning for 2023 is well under
way with one of the highlights
being in June with master
pastellist Maxine Thompson
showing her skills with animal
portraits.
Popular tutors Karol Oakley
and Elena Churilova will also
visit for workshops in the first
half of the new year.
Interested members of the
public are welcome to come
along to any of the workshops
where cost is kept to a minimum
and some materials can be supplied.
- Pam Shipman
On coming home after nearly
two weeks away, it is great to see
everything growing.
The regular rain and now
warming spring weather has all
the trees and grass leaping out of
the ground.
The plants that thrive with
good spring moisture that produce
a bumper seed crop for
new plants during the wet season
continue to flower.
• The spectacular bloom of
deep yellow to be seen in our
bushland parks is jacksonia
(Dogwood.) - Dougal Johnston,
Hampton
Golden Oldies movies
at Crows Nest
On Friday, November 4, Crows Nest Arts Council, in conjunction
with Joel Archer’s Golden Oldies movies, is presenting A Christmas
Carol, a 1938 black and white film adaptation of Charles Dickens’s
classic novel.
The show will start at 2pm in the Crows Nest-Community and
RSL Centre, with cartoons and selected short films, followed by the
main feature after intermission.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with tickets available
at the door from 1.30pm. No pre-booking is required. Afternoon
tea is included in the ticket price.
On Christmas Eve in 19th century London, the miserly Ebenezer
Scrooge reluctantly allows his employee Bob Cratchit to have
Christmas off with pay but orders him back all the earlier the day
after.
Bob spends the last of his wages on food for his family’s humble
Christmas dinner.
That night Scrooge is haunted by three spirits, The Ghost of
Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of
Christmas Yet to Come.
The following day, Christmas Day, Scrooge is a changed man.
He shares the true spirit of Christmas with the Cratchit family in
a way that makes for a joyous and heart-warming end to the story.
For further information contact the Crows Nest Arts Council secretary
on 0409 728 976 or cnacsecretary@gmail.com.
Highfields Tavern to host
Australia’s Biggest Quiz
Everyone in the community is
invited to come along and help
break a world record in Highfields
next week.
Highfields will be one of the
16 locations across the country
to be involved with Australia’s
Biggest Quiz with the goal of
raising awareness and eliminating
hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C is a blood borne
virus that without treatment can
cause liver disease and liver cancer
which is the fastest growing
cause of cancer deaths in Australia.
With more than 115,000 people
with the disease in Australia
in 2020 and thousands more who
don’t know they have it, Hepatitis
Australia has decided it’s
time to put an end to the virus
for good.
Walkley-winning journalist,
TV presenter and social commentator
Jan Fran (picture) will
host Australia’s Biggest Quiz,
broadcasting across the country
virtually.
Hepatitis Australia CEO Carrie
Fowlie said the peak community
organisation was progressing
national action on issues of
importance to people affected by
the disease.
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This month includes highlighting
how we could end hepatitis
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“It’s not every day that the
world has the chance to eliminate
a serious disease like hepatitis
C, and whilst Australia’s
Biggest Quiz promises to be a
lot of fun it is also history in the
making,” she said.
“The connection between
trivia and a health awareness
campaign might not be obvious
at first, but there is one big barrier
in eliminating hepatitis C:
knowledge.
“It’s often said that knowledge
is power but most of us know
more about sport, geography,
music and film than we know
about the disease. Our mission is
to change that.”
In Australia in the past five
years, 50 per cent of the people
living with hepatitis C have been
Gowrie Little Plain
concert
Gowrie Little Plain Hall held
a very successful Lindsay Waddington,
pictured, Allan Caswell,
Ken Lindsay and Lynchburg
concert on October 8.
There was a huge crowd in
attendance and the concert was
sponsored by Toowoomba Regional
Council.
The next concert is on November
26 featuring Errol Gray
“the backyard balladeer” and
bush poet Gary Fogarty.
For a very enjoyable night
of entertainment please phone
Shirley on 4630 4384 to book.
JAN FRAN
Quiz host
cured. A blood test can diagnose
the disease and an affordable 12-
week course of tablets can cure
it.
Australia’s Biggest Quiz will
take place on Wednesday, October
26 at the Highfields Tavern
from 6pm. Visit virtual event,
visit australiasbiggestquiz.org.
Sacred concert at
St James
This Saturday night, Ars Cantorum will present Sacred Selections,
a concert featuring a Mass in F by Franz Schubert and supporting
choral works by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Haydn,
Support
Fauré, Gustav
the
Holst,
Karl Jenkins and John Rutter at 7pm at businesses St James Anglican Church who on
the corner of Russell and Mort Streets,
support
Toowoomba.
the area
Tickets are $25 and can be pre-purchased from St James Parish
Office between 9am and 3pm Monday where to Friday. Tickets you can live! be purchased
at the door subject to availability. There is no charge for accompanied
school age children.
The concert will be followed by a LIVE light supper LOCAL
for the audience
and performers in the adjacent Parish Centre.
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On a fishing trip to Moreton
Island in 1984 the photos of a
gun battery at Cowan Cowan
were taken.
Darwin was attacked by the
Japanese on February 19, 1942.
The urgency of guarding the
sea approaches to Brisbane
brought about the construction
of the Cowan Battery on Moreton
Island which began in early
1942.
Across Moreton Bay on the
northern tip of Bribie Island fortifications
included two six-inch
naval guns and searchlights.
The two forts were guarded
by the 14th Garrison Battalion.
Other guns and fortifications
surrounded the coast of Moreton
Island. Moreton Bay had extensive
minefields.
The six-inch guns which
weighed 12 tons each were
dropped off a barge into the sea
and manhandled by 12 men into
position by being rolled with
LIVING HISTORY with MAX and PAM BACON
Guns at Fort Cowan Moreton Island
ropes along wooden bearers.
Fort Cowan had searchlights
and a radar station. Gun crews
practised by firing at towed targets.
On March 4, 1942 the Minesweeper
“Tambar” had a mix-up
in code signals with the Cowan
Battery resulting in the firing of
a six-inch, bring-to shot, across
the bow of the “Tambar.”
The shell hit the ship’s forecastle
killing Able Seaman A.E.
Bartch instantly. The shell then
passed through the captain’s
cabin killing Steward E.R. Harrison.
It then passed through the
radio room where it severed
the legs of Warrant Officer H.
Theeman who later died in
Greenslopes hospital in Brisbane.
The Cowan guns were recovered
in 1947 with one of the
guns, Serial No. 2327, being
stored at Kelvin Grove Barracks
Alan Bacon, Frank Griinke, Rod Harvey and Michael Griinke discovered this World War Two Fortification high on the sandhills
of Moreton Island above the eastern beach. It was well defended by swarms of sand flies. August 1984 - Max BAcon photos
in Brisbane while its twin went the National Artillery Museum,
south.
North Fort, Manly, New South
In the 1950s a C.M.F. Unit Wales. The closure of this Museum
conducted an exercise to reinstall
saw the gun go into storage
the Kelvin Grove gun to the at Bandiana. It will hopefully go
Cowan Battery site.
on display at an Artillery School
The Maritime Museum recovered
Museum at Puckapunyal in Vic-
and stored the gun in 1985, toria.
the year after our photos were The Cowan Gun seems to
taken in 1984. In 2001 it was have been the gun that no one
acquired and put on display by wanted but everyone wanted.
LAND
USE FOR
THE GROOM
ELECTORATE
Lloyd Simkins and Frank Griinke inspect the Cowan Gun.
August 1984
Frank Griinke and Lloyd Simkins look across Moreton Bay
from the Cowan Gun. August 1984
Tree of love
OR LAND & WATER RUINATION FOR
THE GROOM ELECTORATE????
Since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, residents in Parkland
Estate at Crows Nest, who have for years been looking
after this nearby roundabout making it a focal point in
the estate, have transformed this tree into an exciting tree
of love. - Contributed
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Mort and Co
named regional
export winner
AMONG WINNERS at QUEENSLAND
EXPORT AWARDS
Toowoomba-based Mort and Co has been
named Queensland’s regional exporter of the year.
Mort and Co has its corporate office in Mort
Street, Toowoomba, and beef feedlots at Grassdale
between Dalby and Cecil Plains, and Pinegrove
between Cecil Plains and Millmerran.
They have a combined capacity of 90,000 head
and turnover more than 215,000 head annually.
It exports premium beef to 20 countries. It established
its Phoenix beef range in 2015 and now
includes three award winning and internationally
recognised brands.
The brands are: Grandchester (Black Angus),
The Phoenix (F1 - F3 Marbled Wagyu) and Master
Selection (Purebred Wagyu).
To support its beef production and marketing
business, Mort and Co has established associated
businesses such as farming, stockfeed production,
transport and transport servicing, and fertiliser
production.
The Queensland Regional Export Award kicks
off the awards season, with Mort and Co now also
nominated in the Toowoomba Business Excellence
Awards and the National Export Awards.
Mort and Co was among about 15 award winners
at the Premier of Queensland Export Awards
function last week.
Many were from regional areas and supporting
them was the Queensland Country Press Association,
which counts numerous country newspapers
as members.
Indeed, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks was the
overall Exporter of the Year, after winning the
Agribusiness Food and Beverages section.
• Other regional winners included Helitak Fire
Fighting Equipment from the Sunshine Coast,
Plasvaac from Kalbar, John Paul International
College from Logan, and Real Time Instruments
from Mackay.
Bottle and collectables fair
The Darling Downs Vintage
Bottle and Collectables Club
celebrated a successful fair on
the weekend with an increase in
vendors and patrons.
More than 60 tables with various
wares were on display at
the Crows Nest Community and
RSL Centre on Saturday for the
annual fair.
Club assistant treasurer Maurice
Burgess said it was great to
see an increase in younger people
attending the fair.
“We have had people from as
far as Tasmania and New South
Wales travel to be here.” Mr
Burgess said.
“Having more younger people
here is good for the hobby; it ensures
that it has a future.”
Mr Burgess said collecting
vintage items was a great way of
learning about local history.
“When you look at an old bottle,
you’re looking at the company
that produced it and you learn
about the trademark and what it
means. "It’s very interesting.”
With the success of Saturday’s
show, Mr Burgess said he was
optimistic about future events.
The Darling Downs Vintage
Bottle and Collectables Club appreciate
the support from Heritage
Bank, Crows Nest RSL and
Meats and More.
Rod Millward, Highfields
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk presents the winning Regional Export Award to Mort and
Co principal Charlie Mort and Mort and Co CEO Stephen O’Brien
Phill Le Pettit, secretary of Queensland Country Press Association, a sponsor of the Premiers
Export Awards, with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Mark your calendar - the Highfields Cultural Centre is celebrating 25 years
of operation with a jam-packed family fun day for the Highfields community.
What’s on offer?
Highfields Cultural Centre
celebrates
25 YEARS
Come celebrate with us!
Date: Sunday, 6 November 2022
Time: 10am - 4pm
Plenty of entertainment from local schools and community organisations.
FREE popcorn, face painting and a photo booth.
Kiosk open for hot food and drinks.
Community craft display.
Roving clown show.
Our friendly team of staff will also be on hand to answer any questions
you have about the centre.
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Stewart Burgess, Maurice Burgess and Wayne Fleming talking a deal on antique bottles
To learn more, visit the Toowoomba Region
events register at www.tr.qld.gov.au/events
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 11
A High Country Herald advertising feature
Family fun day - opportunity for community to enjoy activities
Highfields and District Kindergarten
recently held their
annual Community Family Fun
Day.
And, what a wonderful day it
was!
Being a not for profit kindergarten,
the kindergarten chooses
to organise an annual event for
young families in the local community
to come along and enjoy
the activities on offer at a minimum
cost.
This year the children enjoyed
petting the animals in the petting
zoo, their faces being painted
and taking home a balloon animal.
During the day, families were
entertained by beautiful musical
serenades of Disney by a local
young artist.
The special guest on the day
was Bluey.
Bluey mingled with the crowd
and happily posed for photos
with the children.
In addition, the kindergarten
held a sausage sizzle and market
stalls which comprised of an ed-
ible pantry, plants, a secondhand
book stall, playdough as well as
the very popular lucky dips.
The kindergarten conducted a
multi-draw raffle and gave free
ice creams to kindergarten aged
children.
The Highfields and District
Kindergarten vice-president and
organiser of the event Stephanie,
thanked the committee, parents
and their families, staff and
sponsors for their generous donations
and volunteer time.
Stephanie said, “It truly shows
that a community spirit is alive
and well within our kindy and all
those efforts make for a successful
day.
“It is a privilege to be involved
in an event for our children and
families that live in and around
our beautiful community.”
The Highfields and District
Kindergarten is currently enrolling
children for the 2023 kindy
year.
Fees have been reduced to $29
per day and the Kindergarten
offer free kindy for Kindy Plus
Support Subsidy recipients.
Enquire with the centre to see
if you are eligible.
The centre also offers After
Kindy Care until 5.30pm providing
flexibility for families to
manage their work commitment
and busy lives.
For enquiries, or to book a
tour to experience the Highfields
Kindy difference, contact
the kindergarten on phone 4630
8864.
1 Bloodwood Street, Highfields QLD 4352
Telephone: 4630 8864
admin@highfieldskindergarten.com.au
C&K Highfields & District Kindergarten
Worship Times
The Herald
welcomes
contributions of
news and
story ideas from
our readers and
community
organisations
Let us know by
Phone 4615 4416
or email herald@
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Call 4615 4416
to advertise your service times here
Church of Christ
Pre-denominational
Meeting at 49 Rome Street,
Newtown
Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am
Listen to 102.7 FM each Sunday – 8pm
Let the Bible Speak
Free DVDs many interesting Bible topics
Contact 4630 7315 – All welcome
Email: fgljpayne@yahoo.com.au
ST ANNE’S HIGHFIELDS
“Offering services online and in person”.
Holy Eucharist: Sun 8:30am
Community Morning Prayer: Wed 9am
Baptisms welcome!
26 Highfields Road,
Melissa Conway
Assistant Minister
Phone 0411 255 072
anglicanhighfields.org.au
Worship Times:
St George’s Crows Nest every Sunday
at 8.30 a.m
St Mark’s Goombungee
1st & 3rd 5pm and 5th Sunday 4pm
Barry 0409 874 147 Denise 0419 736 493
Local House of Prayer & Healing
Christian Healing Rooms
Visit us Monday & Thursday
9-10am
Now at ‘The Shed’,
15A Creek St., Crows Nest, Q. (behind Harpers)
For prayer at other times,
contact Don 0475 557 230
“Come Be Blessed”
St Mary MacKillop Parish
Highfields
formerly Mary of the Southern Cross Parish
8am Sunday Mass
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Assembly Hall
75 Highfields Rd, Highfields
All are
Rev Dylan Miegel 0404 067 454
welcome! 6 Highfields Rd – Ph: 0408 304 776
Barry Darr 0428 958 555 Email: matt@highfieldschurch.org
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Christ Lutheran Church
New England Highway, Highfields
WORSHIP
HIGHFIELDS
October 23
8.00am
HIGHFIELDS
CHURCH OF CHRIST
A WELCOMING PLACE
SUNDAY SERVICES
TIMES
9:30am and 5:00pm
Sunday Service:
Sunday Mornings @ 9am
55 Highfields rd.
Rev. Marius Kruger
0447 161 457
come as you are
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Thirty years caring for
Condamine catchment
An organisation that seeks to make the Condamine
catchment the most sustainable area of land
possible, the Condamine Catchment Management
Association, has celebrated 30 years of service.
The Association was formed in 1992 following
consultation into how catchment management could
be best implemented in the Queensland section of
the Murray Darling Basin.
CCMA now has more than 25 members from
various parts of the community, and represents about
12 Landcare groups.
The Management Association is solution
orientated. It seeks to solve issues and problems,
and connect those involved with water flow and
management, vegetation management, soils and
farmland, and all other areas of the catchment which
affect sustainability.
CCMA collects and distributes NRM (Natural
Resource Management) information relevant to the
Condamine catchment.
It acts as a catalyst for community/government/
industry interaction and co-operation on issues.
It is a representative body in dealing with natural
resource management issue.s
It promotes and co-ordinates community
engagement activities that build capacity.
The organisation is about bringing people in our
community together.
The Condamine River catchment begins near
Killarney on the Great Dividing Range, flowing
north west to just south of Chinchilla.
The river is at the head of the Murray Darling
Basin.
The Condamine is about 500km long, and the
catchment contains an area of 29,150 square km
square. It includes three regional council areas.
Almost 50 people celebrated the 30th anniversary
function of the Condamine Catchment Management
Committee at Highfields.
Business excellence awards
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce has
announced the finalists for this year’s Focus HR
Business Excellence Awards being held at Rumours
on November 5.
More than 60 businesses from the region were
named as finalists over 15 categories which will
be announced at the awards night in November 5.
Board member Naomi Wilson said the
Toowoomba Region had more than 16,000 businesses
that call the region home.
“With more than 98.6 per cent of businesses
having 19 employees or less, that’s higher than the
State or National average. We are a community of
small businesses and the back bone of the local
economy.”
Ms Wilson said the 2022 Focus HR Business
Excellence Awards were designed to return real
value to local businesses in the quest for excellence
and growth.
FINALISTS
Agriculture: Clayton’s Organic Beef. PB Agrifood.
Sunnyspot Farm.
Community and Not-for-Profit: Breakaway
Toowoomba. Community Access Care. Lifeline
Darling Downs and South West QLD. Vanguard
Laundry
Health and Wellbeing: Classic Beauty Therapy.
Demi International. Radiance Dance Academy.
Semloh Support Services. Stephen Henry
Optometry.
Hospitality: 4 Brothers Brewing. George Banks
Rooftop Bar. Rosalie House Cellar Door Restaurant.
Toowoomba Sports Club. Quest Toowoomba
Apartment Hotel
Industry: ALE Group. Darling Fresh Smoke
Haus, Joe Wagner Group. Ryan’s Hagan Furniture.
SENIORS
EXPO
This
Thursday
October
20
Innovation and Technology: Darling Fresh
Smoke Haus. Happy Too e-commerce Platform.
Pro-Test Well Services, Stirling and Truffles
Professional Services: CDI Pest Management.
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers. Foodie Shots. McAdam
and Turnbull Realty. Vigour Graphics
Retail: Excavation Equipment. Hammy’s Cupcakes.
Hogans Family Jeweller. Ryley Jewellery
Creations
Tourism: Crows Nest Tourist Park. Rosalie
House Cellar Door Restaurant. Quest Toowoomba
Apartment Hotel. Viro Valet
Gerry Doumany Export Awards: Excavation
Equipment. Hogans Family Jewllers. Milton and
King, Mort and Co.
Sole Trader of the Year. Foodie Shots. Petria
Liana Interior Designs. Samaa Links. Stirling and
Truffles
Micro-Business of the Year: Askafoodtech.
Darling Fresh Smoke Haus. Kasper Constructions.
ParisiAnn Patisserie. Stephen Henry Optometry.
Vigour Graphics
Employer of Choice: Joe Wagner Group. NRG
Services. Proterra Group. Power Tynan
Best Regional Business: Excavation Equipment.
Joe Wagner Group. Tentworld. Vigour
Graphics,
Future Leader of the Year: Betty Appleby.
Molly Bell. Gregory Riehl. Matt Ryan.
Peoples Choice: Breakaway Toowoomba.
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers. Foodie Shots. Grove
Country Garden Hammy’s Cupcakes. Harness Energy.
Joe Wagner Group. McAdam and Turnbull
Realty. ParisiAnn Patisserie. Semloh Support Services.
X Factor Plumbing
- Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
Toowoomba Showgrounds
Founders Pavilion
Glenvale Road, Toowoomba
FREE ENTRY
9am - 3pm
Contact P: 4635 4519
E: hazken59@gmail.com
At the Condamine Catchment Management Association celebrations, are: Glenys Bowtell,
treasurer, Anna Smith, chair, Mary-Lou Gittins, secretary, and John Standley, vice-chair
Toy library opens at Crows Nest
Community Venues
The end of the year isn’t far away – why not celebrate at one of our customisable
and affordable venue spaces?
From a large Christmas party to a more intimate family reunion, Toowoomba
Region Community Venues offers a range of affordable and customisable locations
for events of any size.
The Goods Shed
Inner city venue
Space for up to 1,500 people
Free onsite parking
Oakey Cultural Centre
Families and community members showed their
support for the new Kath Dickson Community
Toy Library opening at Crows Nest.
The new toy library opened its doors to the public
on Saturday, October 8 at the former kindergarten
building on Littleton Street.
A toy library functions in the same manner as a
regular library but instead of loaning books, members
borrow toys.
Kath Dickson community co-ordinator Caitlin
Easton said she was surprised how many people
attended the opening of the new service.
“While there were a lot of families there, there
were also a lot of people from the other local community
groups showing their support,” she said.
The Crows Nest toy library is currently open
every Thursday from 1pm to 4pm and Friday from
9am to noon. Members of the service can borrow
up to 10 toys for two weeks at a time.
“This is a great way for parents to follow the interest
of their children without having to purchase
a lot of toys,” Mrs Easton said.
“Toy libraries also allow parents who are carbon
conscious to provide toys for their children
without contributing to waste.”
The toys available at the new facility are suitable
for children up to 8 and cover areas from
STEM learning, fine and gross motor skills, and
more.
Mrs Easton said the Kath Dickson Family Centre
was looking for ways to bring more hours to
service and to take it mobile.
“We’re looking at ways where we can service
the outlying communities around Crows Nest in
the future,” she said.
Mrs Easton said everyone involved with the
toy library was grateful for the support from local
community groups and businesses that helped establish
the service and celebrate the opening.
- Sean White
Highfields Cultural Centre
Indoor and outdoor spaces
Full-service venue
Space for up to 500 people
The Annex
Make the space your own
Spacious location
Choose your caterer
Beautiful art deco building
Two function spaces available
Modern equipment available
Our friendly and experienced team of event coordinators would love to help you plan
the perfect event!
Don’t delay, book your space today by visiting www.tr.qld.gov.au/communityvenues
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SALE REPORT
Saturday, October 15
Rocky Dip Yards CROWS NEST
Cattle market remained strong at Zeller
& Co Sale on Saturday, October 15
with Wayne Stark selling a pen of
Droughtmaster calves for $1650.
Light Angus calves from Kumbia sold to
$1360.
NEXT SALE
Saturday
October 29 – 10am
Early bookings:
The Groves family, Ravensbourne
- 15 mixed sex weaners, top calves
Account the breeder – 80 mixed sex
Charolais x calves, top quality
15 Angus Hereford calves a/c breeder, top
quality
5 Angus steer calves a/c breeder, top
quality
For more info, Ph Rick 0428 879 531
Don’t forget we sell at Dalby every Wednesday
with Fitzgerald Livestock
For updates, watch for our email
Thursday night.
If not on our email list, let us know.
If you have cattle, book early for advertising
WANTED TO LEASE
Country to run 100+ steers
BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE
Mobile: 0428 879 531
Fax: 4698 2580
E: rick@zlp.net.au
Your local agent
HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Livestock sector continues to improve
environmental stewardship
The red meat and
livestock sector continues
to improve its
environmental sustainability
and stewardship,
and suggestions
this week of a “deforestation
problem” in
Queensland are incorrect,
according to Meat
and Livestock Australia.
MLA Managing Director
Jason Strong said
that livestock producers
were working hard to
manage their land sustainably
for the next
generation and to leave
the environment in a
better place than they
found it
“The reality is that
the industry’s market
access depends on our
industry meeting our
international obligations
and national and
state legislation and
regulations,” Mr Strong
said.
“Queensland State
vegetation management
clearly defines
vegetation zones and
which areas are primary
forest areas prohibited
from clearing and the
secondary regrowth
forest areas eligible for
reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale
Sale Date: October 12, 2022
2674 yarded
Wet weather reduced numbers this week
with only a handful of western cattle being
sent in. The market remained very firm with
last week’s improved results. A good and full
panel of buyers were in attendance, where
restockers were very strong. Overall quality
was very mixed . There was a run of PTIC
Ultrablack Cows selling to $ 2,450.
Bullocks -- 370.0 -- 443.2 ckg
Heavy Cows -- 275.0 -- 396.2c kg
Store Cows -- 260.0 -- 358.2c kg
Yearling Feeder Steers -- 370.0 -- 650.2c kg
Yearling feeder Heifers -- 355.0 -- 596.2c kg
Weaner Steers -- 420.0 -- 762.2c kg
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regrowth and invasive
plant species management.
“Our industry abides
by the internationally
recognised definition of
deforestation that takes
into account both deforestation
and regrowth
and we have always
been open to working
with WWF to come to
an agreed definition of
deforestation. When we
look at the progress the
industry has made, and
the targets that we have
set for ourselves, it is
clear that the livestock
sector is headed in a
positive direction.
“The Australian livestock
industry has the
dual re-sponsibility of
producing nutritious
food to feed the world
and protecting our land
and biodiversity. MLA
has accelerated investment
to achieve this
and also to demonstrate
and measure these
achievements.
“Industry has gone
to some lengths to ensure
that through the
“Balance of Tree and
Grass Cover” tool we
have the capacity to
measure and report on
our net national forest
and woodland gain and
loss annually as reported
through the Australian
Beef Sustainability
Framework.” Mr
Strong said the industry
was working to secure
an economically and
environmentally sustainable
future by:
• Setting the goal of
achieving carbon neutrality
by 2030
• Continuing to
support a net positive
annual net change in
national woody cover
figure that recognises
vegetation gain as well
Registration is open for Meat and Livestock
Australia’s Updates 2022, to be held on November
30 at the Clive Berghofer Events Centre,
Toowoomba.
Following two years of virtual events, MLA
Updates returns to an in-person, one-day event of
presentations, displays and demonstrations.
Attendees will also be brought up to speed on
MLA investments and progress against MLA’s
2025 Strategic Plan.
There will also be updates from MLA’s
Communications, Marketing and Insights and
International Marketing teams which will include
a Q and A session with each of the speakers.
MLA’s Managing Director Jason Strong will
open the 2022 MLA updates taking attendees on
a journey through some of the key research and
development investments MLA is delivering
as loss
• Continuing the investment
to provide a
highly nutritious and
environmentally sustainable
product.
“The sector is making
huge gains in our
environmental sustainability
and is enthusiastic
about being part
of the solution for sustainable
production and
environmental stewardship,”
Mr Strong said.
“MLA is investing
in in-novative research
to mitigate our carbon
footprint, as well as
programs to increase
carbon storage on
farms.
This includes technologies
to build carbon
in soils, lower the
cost of soil carbon measurement
and management
technologies, and
development of practices
to include trees
Mr STRONG
Positive sustainability
on farms in ways that
benefit livestock production.
“Industry continues
to take big steps forward.
Simplistic criticism
and exaggeration
in the media this week
are unhelpful and don’t
recognise the incredibly
positive sustainability
story of the industry.”
Registrations open for MLA Updates
to drive gains to levy payers and the wider red
meat and livestock industry across its strategic
priorities.
Mr Strong will outline the opportunities MLA is
also creating to enable industry to adopt this new
research and development and accelerate to new
heights of productivity, quality and sustainability.
Also present will be a services hub with
support for a range of MLA and Integrity Systems
Company programs, from MSA to NLIS and the
new eNVD app.
At the end of the day, there will be a sundowner
social event catered by MLA’s Corporate
Executive Chef Sam Burke which will provide the
perfect opportunity for attendees to network with
other producers, stakeholders and MLA staff.
To register and for further information
visit: MLA Updates 2022.
The 26th Annual
T.A.D.O.M.S. .O.M.S.
T.A.
Old Machinery Expo
presents . . .
Life of the Bush Contractor
FEATURE THEME FOR 2022!
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!
The story of early pioneering machinery advancement and
living conditions through period 1920’s to 1950’s
Grand Parade, Earthmoving Gear,
Blacksmithing, Metal Casting,
Damper Making, Vintage Cars,
Motorcycles, Trucks, Tractors,
Stationery and Steam Engines,
Threshing Machines and more!
Feature Display – Sprawling 1920’s Construction Camp!
Oakey Showgrounds
Saturday, 29th & Sunday, 30th October, 2022
Enquiries – Theme Coordinator – John Reis 0407 582 116
Adults: $10.00 Saturday, $5.00 Sunday
Children under 14 FREE when accompanied by an Adult
This project is supported by Toowoomba Regional Council
TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET
Harristown Saleyards, Monday, October 10, 2022
Next Cattle Sale, Monday, October 17, 2022
Yarding: 218 Change: +9
Rain reduced numbers across the board with
spirited restocker competition.
• Best Bull ex Wellcamp returned $3425
• Best Cows returned $2374
• 3 pens of Murray Grey steers weighing 652kgs
returned $2844
• Speckle Park feeder steers weighing 418kgs
returned to $2394
• South Devon heifer’s a/c Dianne & Selwyn Welke
sold to 544c/kg to return $1801
• Angus trade steer sold to 572c/kg to return $2346
• Blonde Aquitaine steers a/c Neil & Clair Maddern
sold to 608c/kg to return $1657
• Angus bull calves sold to 614c/kg to return $1474
with the same vendor selling an Angus bull to return
to the paddock at $3700
# Bookings for next week recommended #
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Steers
Cows
Heavy Heifers
Bulls
Feeder Steers
Restocker Steers
Restocker Heifers
Weight
500-700kgs
520+kgs
>400kgs
>600kgs
400-500kgs
200-280kgs
200-280kgs
Range
c/kg
385-382
303-359
420-472
325-341
436-480
502-666
436-576
Bobby Calves
Average
c/kg
369
329
449
333
458
582
506
Change
c/kg
-22
+34
+20
+50
+13
+8
+42
Grass Eaters $570-$1240 Beef x Dairy $540-$700 Dairy $180-$390
Prime Pork $240
Prime Bacon
Light Sows
NIL
$295
Weaners $154
Pigs
Prime Light Bacon
Replacement Boars
Forward Stores
Suckers
NIL
NIL
$196
$88
Livestock, 429 South St, Toowoomba 07 4690 7777
Darren Hartwig - All enquiries 0428 736 470
Mick O’Keefe - Cattle 0409 621 019
Mark Gersekowski - Pigs/Calf/Cattle 0427 761 099
John Padman - Dairy Specialist 0417 802 543
Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888
Hartwig
& Bliss
trading as
CATTLE
SALE
Crows Nest
Showgrounds
October 29
11am
Full listing in next
week's paper
For bookings:
Phone: Wade Hartwig 0447 174 071
Haden King 0458 138 272
Caroline Cook 0427 134 636
13.10.2022
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8M
PTD
GALV
65 X 65 X 1.6 $ $110
65 X 65 X 2.0 $130 $140
65 X 65 X 2.5 $160 $170
65 X 65 X 3.0 $185 $200
30 X 30 X 1.6 $46 $48 75 X 75 X 2 $ - $160
30 X 30 X 2.0 $59 $60 75 X 75 X 2.5 $183 $195
40 X 40 X 1.6 $62 $66 75 X 75 X 3.0 $220 $230
40 X 40 X 2.0 $75 $80 75 X 75 X 4.0 $280 $300
40 X 40 X 2.5 $92 $100 89 X 89 X 2.0 $ - $190
50 X 50 X 1.6 $80 $83 89 X 89 X 3.5 $300 $320
50 X 50 X 2.0 $96 $103 100 X 100 X 3.0 $297 $315
732 - 3.1M - 40NB/48MM OD
3.2MM WALL
BLACK PIPE RUSTY
61 LENS | BUNDLE $30 / LENS
727 - 2.7M - 80NB/90MM OD
5MM WALL
19 LENS | BUNDLE $100 / LENS
462 - 2.2M - 100NB/114MM OD
4.5MM WALL
14 LENS | BUNDLE $60 / LENS
PIPE - PAINTED
14 - 2M - 25NB - 3.2MM WALL $20EA
PIPE - PAINTED
9 - 2.19M - 150NB - 5MM WALL $140EA
PIPE - GALV
150 off - 2.5M - 65 NB - 3.6MM WALL
RED PAINTED PIPE - 6.5M NEAR NEW
• 25NB - 33MM OD - 3.2MM WALL
x91 LENS - RUSTY
• 25NB - 33MM OD - 3.2MM WALL
RURAL STEEL SUPPLIES
CALL FOR YOUR
“DEALS IN STEEL”
$33 / LEN
91 LENS / BUNDLE $50 / LEN
• 40NB - 48MM OD - 3.2MM WALL
61 LENS / BUNDLE $70 / LEN
• 50NB - 60MM OD - 3.6MM WALL
37 LENS / BUNDLE $99 / LEN
BUNDLES ONLY
• CORRO - ZINC $16/LM
• CORRO - COLOR $17/LM
RURAL STEEL SUPPLIES
PURLINS
7.5M 9M
25 X 25 X 3 - $30 We 65 X 65 would X 5 $150 like C to + Z - take GALV
FIELD FENCE
this opportunity
Ben Deb Cec SIZE
THICK
M
30 X 30 X 3 - $33 65 X 65 X 6 $180
10015 - 1.5MM - $11
6-70-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
40 X 40 X 3 - $45 75 X 75 X 5 $155
to sincerely thank our valued Rural
10019 - 1.9MM - $13 7-90-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
GALV 8M PTD GALV
15015 - 1.5MM - $15
40 X 40 X 5 - $70 75 X 75 X 6 $205
15019 - 1.9MM - $18
50 X 50 X 3 - $58 75 X 75 X 8 $260
50 X 50 X 5 - $85 Customers 15024 100 X 100 X 6 $270 for - their 2.4MM - support $23 8-90-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
this year
20015 - 1.5MM - $18 12-115-15 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
20019 - 1.9MM - $23
50 X 50 X 6 - $110 100 X 100 X 10 $420 20024 - 2.4MM - $30 100-100-900 - 2.5MM - 50 - POA
FLAT We BAR - 6Mwould like to wish you and yours
25019 - 1.9MM - $26
25024 - 2.4MM - $35 100-100-1200 - 2.5MM - 50 - POA
30024 - 2.4MM - $40
20 X 5 - $15 50 X 10 - $80
25 X 3 - $13 65 X 5 - $50
25 X 5 - $19 a very 65 X 6 - Merry 30030 - $60 X-MAS 3.0MM - and $50 100-50-900 - 2.5MM - 50 - POA
TOP HAT ROOF BATTENS
100-50-1200 a Happy - 2.5MM - 50 and - POA
25 X 6 - $23 65 X 8 - $78 SIZE THICK M
32 X 6 - $30 65 X 10 - $100
12-115-15 - 2.8/2.5 - 200 - POA
22MM - .42 - $3
40 X 3 - $22 Prosperous 75 X 5 - $60
40MM New - .55 Year - $6 15-150-15 - 2.8/2.5 - 200 - POA
50 X 50 X 2.5 $120 $126 100 X 100 X 4.0 $380 $410
50 X 50 X 3.0 $140 $150 100 X 100 X 5.0 $460 $500
8M
RHS - PAINTED & GALV SQUARE
PTD
50 X 25 X 1.6 $60 $64 100 X 50 X 2 $150 $160
50 X 25 X 2.0 $70 $76 100 X 50 X 2.5 $185 $195
65 X 35 X 2.0 $97 $100 100 X 50 X 3.0 $220 $234
65 X 35 X 2.5 $120 $125 100 X 50 X 4.0 $285 $297
65 X 35 X 3.0 $140 $150 100 X 50 X 5.0 $340 $365
75 X 25 X 2.0 $96 $105 100 X 50 X 6.0 $400 $ –
75 X 50 X 1.6 $ – $108 125 X 75 X 3.0 $297 $320
75 X 50 X 2.0 $125 $132 125 X 75 X 4.0 $390 $410
75 X 50 X 2.5 $152 $160 125 X 75 X 5.0 $470 $500
75 X 50 X 3.0 $183 $195 150 X 50 X 3.0 $300 $320
HEAVY - PFC - CHANNEL
SIZE 9M 12M
75 X 40 - $200 - $270
100 X 50 - $280 - $380
125 X 65 - $400 - $530
150 X 75 - $530 - $700
180 X 75 - $620 - $820
200 X 75 - $680 - $900
230 X 75 - $750 - $990
250 X 90 - $1050 - $1400
300 X 90 - $1200 - $1600
380 X 100 - $1800 - $2400
ROUND BAR - 6M
6MM - $9 20MM - $48
8MM - $14 24MM - $70
10MM - $12 30MM - $85
12MM - $17 36MM - $150
16MM - $30 39M - $180
SQUARE BAR - 6M
8MM - $16 16MM - $40
10MM - $17 20MM - $65
12MM - $24 25MM - $100
ANGLE
40 X 5 - $30 75 X 6 - $70
40 X 6 - $36 75 X 8 - $95
40 X 8 - $50 75 X 10 - $110
Thank you
• 75 X 40 X 2 - GALV
• 2.4M - LENGTHS
• 36 LENS | BUNDLE
CATTLE RAIL - SMALL
125 - 6.1M - 59 X 29 X 1.5
GALV / 45 LENS / BUNDLE
BUNDLES ONLY
• 1.2M X 2.2M
• 8 RAIL | GRADUATED
• 25MM GALV PIPE
• PINS INCLUDED
PURLIN - NEAR - NEW
CATTLE RAIL GALV
$12 EA / LEN
EA/LEN
420 - 6.1M - 115 X 42 X 2 $85
210 - 6.1M - 115 X 42 X 1.8 $75
21 LENS / BUNDLE
BUNDLES ONLY
• 6M X 1.2M
• 800KB | EACH
GOAT - PANELS
HARROW - CHAINS
U - BEAM - 12M
$45 / LEN
FIXED KNOT
40 X 10 - $60 75 X 12 - $140 96MM - .75 - $14
50 X 3 - $25 100 X 6 - $95 96MM - 1.00 - $16 17-190-15 - 2.5MM - 100 - POA
50 X 5 - $40 100 X 8 - $120 120MM - .7 - $20
50 X 6 - $47 100 X 10 - $150 120MM - .9 - $22 8-90-15 - 2.5/2.8MM - 200 - POA
50 X 8 - $60 100 X 12 - $190
BEN, DEBBY, STEEL KIRSTEN, PLATE
12-115-15 CEC - 2.5MM - 150 - POA
PLATE HEAVY - 2400 X 1200
BISS 80 BISS 450 M/STEEL
• ANY SIZE
• ANY THICKNESS
15-115-15 - 2.5MM - 150 - POA
• 1.6MM - $125 • 8MM - $630
The Foxes • ANY SHAPE • ANY TIME
• 2.0MM - $160 • 10MM - $780
17-190-15 - 2.5MM - 100 - POA
• 3MM - $235 • 12MM - $940
FARM SHEDS
• 4MM - $310 • 16MM - $1340
HEAVY DUTY
17-190-15 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
• 5MM - $390 • 20MM - $1700 • SKILLION
• GABLE
• 6MM - $470 • 24MM - $2110 • ZINCALUNE
• COLORLAND
PALLET BUYS ONLY
$100 EA
$600 EACH
• 150UB14 - $560 • 200UB29 - $1200
• 150UB18 - $720 • 250UB25 - $1030
• 180UB16 - $630 • 250UB31 - $1250
• 180UB18 - $720 • 250UB37 - $1500
• 180UB22 - $890 • 310UB32 - $1270
• 200UB18 - $720 • 310UB40 - $1600
• 200UB22 - $890 • 310UB46 - $1800
• 200UB25 - $1000 • 360UB44 - $1750
ROOFING
• TRIMCLAD - ZINC $16/LM
• TRIMCLAD - COLOR $17/LM
64MM - .75 - $10
64MM - 1.00 - $12
Cec & Ben have 76 years experience in supplying
steel to the rural market FAX 07 3848 2099
7AM - 7PM - 7 DAYS | www.ruralsteelsupplies.com.au
• 4M - 2M - 800KG
• CONCRETE ABUTMENTS
• 4M - PAIR - 3000KG
GRIDS - HEAVY - DUTY
$2700 / EA
$1500 / PAIR
BARBED WIRE - CATTLE CABLE
• 2.5MM - IOWA - 400M $135
27 | PALLET
• 1.8MM - H/T - 500M $135
36 | PALLET
CABLE
• 8.2MM - 7 STRAND - 400M
• 2.5MM - 1500M - M/T
• 2.5MM - 1500M - H/T
• 3.15MM - 750M - SOFT
• 4MM - 500M - SOFT
PLAIN WIRE - GALV
$500 / ROLL
SHELVING - RACKS PAINTED - BLUE
2.33M
FENCE POSTS PICKETS
• 1.65CM - 5’6” BLACK
• 400 / BUNDLE
• 1.80CM - 6’ BLACK
• 400 / BUNDLE
BUNDLES ONLY
ANGLE - HEAVY
600
$8.50EA
$9EA
$180EA
$190EA
$160EA
$140EA
16-2M - 100X100X12 $90EA
PLAIN - SHEET - NEAR NEW
GALV - SHEET
40 - 1800 X 1175 X 3MM (CHECKER) $170EA
40 - 1800 X 1200 X 3MM $170EA
35 - 2450 X 1200 X 2.4MM $200EA
BLACK - SHEET + PLATE
31 - 2400 X 1200 X 1.6 $110EA
5 - 2400 X 1200 X 3 $145EA
2 - 3000 X 1500 X 5 $400EA
4 - 3000 X 1500 X 12 $1500
ASK FOR PHOTO
$50EA
HINGED JOINT
FENCING FABRICATED
TYPE THICK LENGTH/M $
8-115-15 - 2MM - 100 - POA
6-70-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
7-90-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
8-90-30 - 2.5MM - 200 - POA
8-90-15 - 2.5MM - 100 - POA
8-115-15 - 2.5MM - 100 - POA
AW7192642
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 15
IN MEMORIAM
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
Haden Public Hall Inc.
Haden Market
Day Day
&
Block Party
& Block Party
Saturday, November 12 - 8am to1pm
Haden Public Hall and Grounds
Saturday 20 th November, 8am – 1pm
All-day Haden BBQ, Public Hot Hall and & Grounds, Cold Drinks, Haden Fresh
Fruits All-day and BBQ, Vegetables, Hot and Plants Cold Drinks, & Much Fresh More!
Christmas Fruits and Vegetables, decorated Plants biscuit & competition
Much More!
for ages 1-5, 6-8 and 9-12 years
Christmas Card Competition for ages 1-5;
6-8 Children’s and 9-12. Santa Entertainment arrives at 11:30am! and
WIN!
Bertie Gossow
October 15, 2019
You said goodbye three years ago
Goodbyes are not forever
Goodbyes are not the end
They simply mean we’ll miss you
until we meet again.
Lovingly remembered
Kay and William
Children’s
Entertainment
Entertainment
by
Crows Nest Bootscooters and Step Up
With music by The Free Radicals and
the Voll Sisters
Multi-Draw Raffle
proceeds Multi-Draw to Raffle
It’s Proceeds A Bloke to Kids Thing with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Roadshow
Sites From $10 each
Stall For Bookings sites or from More Information: $15 each
Santa will
be there!!
For bookings • Loretta on or 0427 more 382 578 information:
• Loretta
• Donna on
0427
(07) 4698
382
8291
578 or
Market • Donna Day 4698 and Block 8291 Party supported by a grant from
Supported by Toowoomba Regional Regional Council Council
Crows Nest Senior Citizens
MUSICAL MORNING
Tuesday, October 25
Crows Nest Community Centre
Entertainment by Ross & Deidre Putt
Trading table and raffle
Morning tea 9.30am
Admission $10
Contact P. Williams 0418 874 389
Open
10am-4pm
Daily
Billy Tea & Damper
Ambulance & Fire Museums
Mini-Train last Sunday of the month
Home of the Big Cow
Run entirely by
4696 6309 Volunteers
73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS
www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
TAX
ACCOUNTANT
• Small Business Tax, Accounting, and Advice
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Bookkeeping
Tax & Accounting Services
E: leanne@ldaaccounting.com.au W: www.ldaaccounting.com.au
BUY - SWAP - SELL
P: 4596 3061
HOUSE PLANS and DRAFTING
PLANS drawn
Design & Drafting
Ph: 0428 978 144
QBCC Lic: No. 055773
Local Service
Age Pension Discounts
Classified
Advertisement
For household goods for sale for $50 or less per item
Private advertisers only Asking price of $50 or less Price must be listed Maximum 3 items per
advertisment Lineage advertisements only - photos not included
Phone 4615 4416
herald@highcountrynews.net.au
DEADLINES
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Noon Friday
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
GARDEN OPEN
Includes Bromelaids, succulents and other
hardy plants. Fact sheets and advice
OPEN TO END OF NOVEMBER
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
EADIES IRIS AND DAYLILYS
33 Hartwig St, Goombungee ~ Ph 4696 5044
ACCOMMODATION
SELF-CONTAINED SHARE
ACCOMMODATION
MERINGANDAN
WEST
For mature male
Very affordable rent
Permanent for right person
Pet cats welcome too - No dogs
Ph: 4696 9101 or 0409 969 106
PLEASE TEXT
FLEMINGO EXOTIC
PLANTS
Graeme Fleming
0427 312 024
Sell household items
up to $50 value FREE
OF CHARGE!!!!!
POSITIONS VACANT
POSITION VACANT
TANDOM TIPPER DRIVERS
working on highway between
Cooyar and Crows Nest
• Construction blue or white card required
• HR licence drivers required
• Women encouraged to apply
Phone 0405 507 193
or email thyxco@bigpond.com
PUBLIC NOTICES
TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE NOTICE
From Monday 17th October closures on
Kleinton Rd (single lane southbound)
and Wirraglen Rd (road closure) for
construction of public infrastructure will be
in place continuously as required.
For further information please call the
Project Manager 0433 733 067.
REAL ESTATE
“Fourier”
4 Leanne Court, Highfields. 4352
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 6 Cars,
1 Office, 4 Living rooms,
1 Workshop & 1 Pool
Large brick, glass, and steel single level
modern (2001) home on 2500 sqm
block with low maintenance gardens
close to amenities.
Offers over $1.23m
Call: 0458 043 728
zenovaum@outlook.com
RURAL and FARM SUPPLIES
FOR SALE - $28,000
MAHINDRA TRACTOR - V.G.C. (Like new)
4010 (38hp) gear (Made in Japan)
4 x 4 drive (10) series with front 4-in-1 bucket
and multiple attachments. 875 hours
Phone 4698 1625 after 7pm
Hay For Sale
RHODES GRASS BALE BARONS,
SMALL SQUARES, 4x4 ROUND
BALES & 6x4x3 LARGE SQUARES
AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
View what’s for sale at
www.toowoombahayfarm.com.au
or call 0429 097 152
10775 Warrego Highway,
Charlton
Display Advertising
BOOKINGS - Wednesday prior to publication
MATERIAL - Thursday prior to publication
PRINT READY ARTWORK - Friday prior to publication
PHONE: 4615 4416 - EMAIL: herald@highcountrynews.net.au
ACCOMMODATION
TO RENT
3brm brick house
Cabarlah-Geham
suit retired/semi-retired
couple. Newly renovated
throughout. 2 car garage
+ workshop. Tank water.
$395/wk including power
Cathy
0475 427 395
FOR RENT
Self-contained
UNIT- Highfields
Suitable one/two reliable
people.
Written applications giving
particulars and references
to “Unit”, P.O. Box 242,
Highfields Q.4352
AGISTMENT
AGISTMENT
WANTED
Minimum 30 head
References
available
0428 456 293
BUY - SWAP - SELL
CAMPER
TRAILER
MARS SPIRIT II
DELUXE 2018
1 queen, 2 singles
With annex
Full kitchen
Used twice
$12,750
Phone
0458 043 728
GARAGE SALES
CROWS NEST
12 Lewis St
SATURDAY
and SUNDAY
October 22-23
7am to 3pm
Baby clothes in
excellent condition
boys and girls
sizes 000-2.
Bric-a-brac.
Homewares.
Plants. Mosaics.
Rare china.
TOOWOOMBA
24 Cumming St
SATURDAY
October 22
After 6.30am
MOVING HOUSE
YARD SALE
Mens shed, garden
tools, cupboards,
bird cage 3 sections,
DVD holder
of 190, bedroom
suite 4pce, also
budgies
PETS and
PET SERVICES
HORSE RUG
REPAIRS
DOG RUGS
FROM $15
Crows Nest
0468 993 886
(no texts please)
PLASTERER
PLASTERER
LOCAL - RELIABLE
Call Gary 0418 733 749
QBCC No: 1002151
WANTED
• Tractors
• Farm machinery
• Earth moving
equipment
• Cherry pickers
Dead or alive!
Cash paid!
0423 204 218
Support the local
businesses who
support the area
where you live!
LIVE
LOCAL
SHOP
LOCAL
EAT
LOCAL
PLAY
LOCAL
READ
LOCAL
Your local
community
newspaper
Reason why:
• Keep the town feel so
you don’t become a
nationwide box chain
store
• Locals give back to their
community, schools etc.
• A local business will
cater to local needs
• Friendly service because
the owners will
be in your community
16 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
WANTED
WORK WANTED
Mature lady
seeking
HOUSE
CLEANING
• Honest • Reliable
• Efficient
• Thorough
• Punctual
Reasonable rates
Goombungee-
Highfields-
Meringandan
Phone
0407 450 614
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ANTENNA SERVICES
Commmercial &
Residential Service
Specialist
HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA
& SURR0UNDS
• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations
• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre
• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers
Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote
0417 751 828
ANTENNAS SERVICES
BLINDS and SECURITY
SHELLEY’S BLINDS & SECURITY
YOUR HOME - YOUR WAY - YOUR BUDGET
Contact BERNIE
Freecall: 1800 809 826
Mobile: 0409 496 341
www.shelleysglass.com.au
TRADES & SERVICES
THIS WEEK’S
Star of the Show!!
Weekly
Trades & Services
advertising from
$210 per 6 week block
This spot
could be yours
from just
$35 a week
Phone
4615 4416
• Security doors
• Grills
• Timber blinds
• Verticals
QBSA 521346
Serving Toowoomba and the
Downs since 1992
BOBCAT SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
SUNSET
EARTHMOVING
EST. 1986 CROWS NEST
Site Works, Desilting Dams, Land Clearing
Franna Crane, Road Construction
DOZERS : GRADERS : EXCAVATORS
TIPPERS : BOBCATS : ROLLERS
DOUG. 0418 716 725
CHRIS GILL
0418 716 883
TRUCK & DOG HIRE
5T EXCAVATOR
COMBO HIRE
ROCK RETAINING
WALL CONSTRUCTION
Call
4615 4416
to book
BUILDER
CHRIS BISHOP
QBSA Lic # 73683
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
DOMESTIC
COMMERCIAL
SHOP FITTINGS
0428 526 701
4698 7268
Call Paul Schriek
M: 0437 343 877
• Renovations
• Repairs & Maintenance
• Bathrooms
BUILDER
BUILDER
• Decks
• Pergolas
• Built-in Wardrobes
E: paul_windamere@bigpond.com
9 Werribee Drive, Highfields
No job
too small
• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
• CONTRACT CARPENTRY • MAINTENANCE
0431 162 535
kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au
QBCC 15038578
CABINET MAKER
QBCC
1133363
Local Cabinet Maker with over
15 years experience
CUSTOM KITCHENS, VANITIES,
LAUNDRIES & WARDROBES
Contact: Peter
0423 282 735
peter@ekt.net.au
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
• IT Support - Home and business
• Computer systems with in-built data protection
• Disaster recovery planing •Virus/malware removal
• Data Recovery • IT equipment/supplies
Ph 4696 8414 - 0400 882 895
itsupport@downstech.com.au
www.downstech.com.au
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
COMPUTING SERVICES
CONCRETING
Darling Downs Concreting
SERVICING TOOWOOMBA & SURROUNDS
Peter May 0428 572 722
darlingdownsconcreting@hotmail.com
• Driveways • Patios
• Sheds • Paths
No Job is Too Small
Licence number 15074800 ABN: 9637629843
CONCRETING
KEN THE
CONCRETOR
ABN 90 994 562 585
Specialising in:
• Shed Slabs
• Stencil driveways & paths
• Exposed aggregate
• Plain concrete
CONCRETING
Ken Cox
0419 718 841
A/H 4698 1118
EARTHMOVING HIRE
QBSA
72638
On the Job Concrete Mixing
PTY LTD
Small volume specialist
Now offering: supply,
lay and finishing
services
0477 460 006
info@onthejobconcretemixing.com
www.onthejobconcretemixing.com
QBCC Lic 25264
Find us on
DECKS and PATIOS
•Outdoor areas
• Metal fabrication
• Sheds - carports - garages
• Insulated roofs
• Glass rooms
JIM ELDRIDGE
Building Contractors
0418 729 438
4634 8959
Fax 4634 5537
QBCC 107 99 47
ACN 115 429 199
1/5 Tradewinds CT
Toowoomba
DRILLING SERVICES
WATER
BORES
• Stock, Domestic
and Irrigation bores
• Licensed driller
Also Listed in our online directory
www.highcountrynews.com.au
I COME TO YOU
On-Site since 1999
PC Service & Repair
Mob: 0402 017 396
ABN: 44 311 399 699
Web: www.aspirecomputing.com.au
Email: info@aspirecomputing.com.au
Alan – 0437 769 985
Czisodrilling@hotmail.com
DRILLING SERVICES
WATER BORES
• Stock & Domestic • Irrigation
• Exploration • Local Diviner
Call
Steve Gillett
0419 955 412 Hampton
Email: info@gillcodrilling.com.au
Web: gillcodrilling.com.au
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FENCING
FENCING
RADKEKO Pty Ltd
THE TRAVELLING FENCER
0409 308 626
ABN 83 155 199 821
HANDYMAN & CLEANING
maintenance
& cleaning
services
• Handyman Service
• Window Cleaning
• Carpet Cleaning
• High Pressure Water Cleaning
• Lawns & Gardening
0429 500 840
Over 35 Years Experience
HANDYMAN & GARDENING
HOME MAINTENANCE
DELIVERING RESULTS
SERVICES
• Handyman
• Cylinder mowing
• Lawn mower service
& repair
• Garden edge
kerbing
• Gardening
• Landscaping
• Fencing (domestic)
• Mini excavator
P: 0437 300 794 E: baydos80@gmail.com
HANDYMAN and PAINTER
4698 7282
LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES
Ph: (07) 4696 9111
Mob: 0427 135 899
Fax: (07) 4596 3019
LANDSCAPE and PAVING
Popey’s
Landscaping & Paving
QBSA 700205
All aspects of landscaping
including Retaining Walls
• sandstone • block • timber
Paving - Garden Creation
Suppliers of all
your landscaping
needs
4 Darian Street
Highfields
Industrial Estate
Mobile: 0417 709 846
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 17
Are you a
mechanic?
This prime spot could
be yours.
Contact Us TODAY
4615 4416 herald@highcountrynews.net.au
MOWER SALES and SERVICE
Phone: 4630 2150
Fax 4630 2600
Email:
sales@toowoombamowercentre.com.au
• Hustler • EFCO • Bushranger
• Masport • Craftsman • Shindaiwa
• Rover • Cub Cadet
Collect & Delivery
We also repair and Service Golf Carts
Proud to be HIGHFIELDS RESIDENTS
3 Sowden Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350
www.toowoombamowercentre.com.au
MOWING & LAWN CARE
MOWING and MAINTENANCE
MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUT
YARD CLEANING
Free Quotes!
B
BPC Lawn
CARE
Mowing • Whipper Snipping • Spraying
Call 0409 057 288
Call Gary
0409 268 832
MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE
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RUGBY LEAGUE
Dean sisters off
to World Cup
Erikana and Mireka Dean
Women’s Rugby League World Cup team
Oakey Bears senior women’s hooker Mireka
Dean and lock Erikana Dean have been selected
to represent the Cook Islands, one of eight teams
competing in the upcoming Women’s Rugby
League World Cup in England from November 1
to 19.
The sisters found out three weeks ago that they
had been selected for the Cook Islands team.
Mireka said she and Erikana were excited to
have an opportunity to represent their nation on an
international stage.
“It was only a couple of days ago that I started
telling people at work that we’re going overseas to
play rugby league,” Mireka said.
In the lead-up to the world cup, the Dean sisters
have been hard at work training every day before
they depart for Sydney to meet with the Cook Island
team.
“When we meet with the rest of the team, we
will have a 10-day training camp which we will
have to spend every minute with each other so we
can gel as a team,” Mireka said.
Teams competing in the women’s world cup
include: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cook Islands,
England, France, New Zealand and Papua New
Guinea.
Erikana said the Cook Islands team had its work
cut out, being placed in the same bracket with
Australia, New Zealand and France.
“Our first game will be against the Australian
team who are currently sitting at top of the ladder,”
she said.
“Like the other women in our team, we’re in it
to represent our country and our families.”
The Dean sisters will take to the field when the
Cook Islands Women play against Australia Women
on November 2 at the LNER Community Stadium,
York. - Sean White
PARKRUN
HIGHFIELDS: October 15 - This week 67
people ran, jogged and walked our course, 12 first
timers and nine who recorded new personal bests.
Representatives of four clubs took part. Welcome
to visitors from Dalby, Toowoomba and South
Toowoomba.
Congratulations to Russell on 50 parkruns, Rob
on 100 parkruns and Steve on 200 parkruns. A combined
total of 1750 km.
The event was made possible by volunteers Petrina
Oakley, Di Tumbridge, Kerrianne Jones, Lee
Bambrick, Harry Oakey, Greg Jones, Charmaine
Schmaling, Heather Bruggemann, Graham Trigg,
Hope Bishop, Tom Hinton, Clarrie Sanders and
Janeen Gibson.
This month is parkwalk at parkrun (yes you can
still run or jog for those that want to,)
Come along and join us, 6.50am briefing for a
7am start, Saturday mornings at the Highfields Sport
and Recreation Park, Highfields.
For more information email highfields@parkrun.
com or message us via our Facebook page. - Janeen
Gibson
October 18 Ariena Lucas
October 19 Jessica Hansen
October 20 Alliyah Hansen
Sophie Schriek
October 21 Tahni Dreise
April Panzram
October 23 Isabella Merrick
October 24 Andrew Brazier
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SPORT
CABARLAH LADIES: October 10 - Nine-hole
stableford back 9. Division 1 winner Maryette Buckley
22. Rundown Janelle Kruse 16, Trish Shannon
16, Janese Lloyd 16, Rosemary Farquhar 16. Division
2 winner Jane Burchmann 14.
Rundown Mary Dwan 13, Sue McNaught-Ford
13, Marg Alcorn 12, Pam Campbell 11. Pins 10
Division 1 Trish Shannon, 14 Division 2 Sue Mc-
Naught-Ford.
October 11 - Bisque bogey for the Lynne Mc-
Cleary’s trophy. Winner Gayle Ward +8, runner-up
Janese Lloyd +5. Rundown Rosemary Farquhar
+5, Pam Campbell +4, Janelle Kruse +3, Lorna
Bell +2. Pins 10 (Pro Pin) Gayle Ward, 17 (all in)
Janelle Kruse. - Pam Campbell
CROWS NEST: October 16 - Dan Sanderson
Canadian draw for partners. Winners D. Cox and
A. May net, runners-up B. Phillips and G.Dukes
702/3, second runner-up K. Cox and I. Beutel 74½
Pins 1/10, 4/13, 8/17, 9/18 D. Cox, 2/11 L. Kruger,
3/12 P. West, 6/15 K. Cox, 7/16 B. Phillips.
Long drives
A grade B. Phillips, B grade J. Edser, C grade P.
West. Thanks Sando for a great day.
October 23 - Ray White Rural Crows Nest
two-person ambrose open day. Shotgun start noon.
- Betty Cox
OAKEY: October 12 - Ladies annual guest day.
Each lady invited three ladies from another club. We
played a 1-2-3 waltz stableford. Four players, first
hole best score, second hole best two scores and
third best three scores and this continues for the 18
holes. It was quite successful and enjoyed by a field
of 51 players. Winners Janice and Christine Little,
Sharon Schasser and Sandra Morgan 89, runners-up
Janelle Kruse, Jenny Englebright, Liz Robinson and
Cheryl Abberton 88 on cb. Front 9 Marlene Deans,
Lyn Case, Noela Hazzard and Jenny Shaw 47pts.
Back 9 Jenny Gordon, Sandra Speers, Ann Cass and
Val Harland 46pts.
October 17 - Ladies will play the first round of
their foursome championships. Thursday Sporters
winner Terris Muir 24pts. Terris also won the pin
shot. October 16 - No competition. October 22-23 -
Members will play an 18-hole stroke.
October 23 - Medal of medalist. Qualifiers are
Bob Dearling, Mark Carter, Michael Rietveld, Alan
DeRoss, George Fenton, Doug Fisk, Andrew King,
George Wright, Peter Flynn, John Grawich, Marcus
Welk, Stan Gillis and Michael Rietveld Jnr. - Marlene
Deans
GOOMBUNGEE: October 13 - Men's single
stableford, club trophy. Winner Errol Hartman 40.
Approaches 7/16 Greg Buckley, 8/17 and 9/18 Murray
McLeod. Ladies single stableford - club trophy.
Winner Val Drowley 38. Approaches 1/10 Val Drowley
and Carmel Cover, 6/15 Robyn Drowley, 85/17
Val Drowley. October 14 - Chook run winner Bernadette
Kelly, second Bill Robertson.
October 16 - Single stroke, monthly medal, Mark
and Karen Peters trophy. Winner men Trent Peters 65
net, ladies Val Drowley 70 net. Best gross men Matty
Burgess 68, ladies Ann Cass 86. Rundown Carmel
Cover, Dave Lowe, Matty Burgess, Greg Schull,
Mark Peters, David Cass, Gary Herriman, Bill Robertson.
Pins men 3/12 Matt Griffiths, 4/13 Dan Darlington,
8/17 Harry Cover. Approaches 1/10 Damien
English, 6/15 David Cass, 7/16 Greg Buckley. Approaches
ladies 10/10 Ann Cass, 2/11 Val Drowley.
Members draw - No. 113 Joy Van Der Wick, not
present. Next week $15.
October 20 - Single stableford, club trophy. Ladies
single stroke, medal of medalists play-off - Dulcie
Skuse trophy.
October 23 - Men’s foursomes, single stableford,
club trophy. - Murray McLeod
INDOOR BOWLS
TOOWOOMBA: October 7 - Toowoomba Indoor
pairs competition winners Errol and Kaylene
Weir who defeated Ian and Marilyn Long. Consolation
winners Judy Klein and Doreen O’Leary, defeating
Dorothy Graham and Ian Kuhn. November
11 - Toowoomba Indoor singles are being played so
clubs take note no rinks that week.
Planning has started for another free come and try
weekend of bowls early next year. The last one was
quite successful and has gained us new members so
hopefully the next one will do the same or better.
October 14 - Hosted by St Mary’s club with 14
teams playing. Winners Kearneys Spring 3, Rangeville
1 second and a draw between St Marys 1 and
Westbrook with Westbrook coming out the winner
for third. Congratulations to all. Lucky teams Kearneys
Spring 2, Kearneys Spring 1, St Pauls 2 and
Drayton. Raffle winner Pat Legg of Westbrook Club.
The last night of bowls for 2022 is on November
25 with a no fees night and prizes for the best dressed
lady and gent in Christmas costume. All clubs to
supply supper for that night.
The results of the Queensland summer championships
played at Pittsworth on October 15-16 will be
reported next week. Until then good health and good
bowling. - Denise
St MARY'S: St Mary’s Indoor Bowls Club welcomes
all members and visitors to come along and
enjoy an afternoon of social bowls at the indoor
bowls hall in Annand Street, Toowoomba every
Thursday afternoon from 12.15pm to 3pm. Cost is
$4 which includes afternoon tea.
October 14 - St Mary’s Club was the host for the
Friday night competition at the Indoor Bowls Hall.
We had two teams competing. One team tied for
third, but lost in the draw.
Congratulations to all the bowlers who come
along every week to represent our club. Well done!
- Yvonne
GOLF
OAKEY SOCIAL: October 16 - VSS on the
front nine with 25 players. Winner Russell MacKenzie
+5, runner-up Aaron Cherry +4 on count back
to Dave McMonagle. Pins/approaches 1 A. Cherry,
2 over 60 R. MacKenzie, under 60 A. Cherry, 3 B.
Pearce, 4 P. Flynn, 5 M. Krahenbring, 6 M. Morgan,
7 under 60 HL, over 60 P. Morgan, 8 D. Harvey, 9
A. Palmer. Long drive A grade M. Krahenbring, B
grade M. Hall, over 60 P. Flynn.
Members draw - 20 S. Petrie, present for $25. Raffles
36 S. Lucht and 12 JB.
October 23 - Presidents Day and draw for the
coast trip. We will be playing a 3-person ambrose
on the back nine with a 6.30am tee off. A barbecue
will follow at 11am at the Grand Hotel Oakey for the
draw of the coast trip. - Flynny/Macca
Runner-up Aaron Cherry, and winner Russell
MacKenzie
BOWLS
TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: October 21
- 9am: Competition call A grade singles Rita Reynolds
vs Sue Martin. Marker Bev Borey.
October 28 - 9am: B grade singles final Adella
Vosper vs Dianna Zeller. Marker Liz Marshall. A
grade singles Maree Frappell vs Christine Lippi.
Marker TBA. If unavailable to play, please contact
Maree Frappell.
Congratulations to City players for winning back
the friendship shield from Toowoomba Club who
have held the trophy for a number of years, well
done. We had a great day of bowls and the weather
was brilliant.
October 23 - Crows Nest vs City at 12.30pm at
City Club. Social bowls again on Friday, names in
by 8.30am to start at 9am. $15 with morning tea.
Always good to welcome the men members. - Bev
Borey
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: October 10 - A grade:
Sharks 10: Darren Hagarty 2, Rhys Kelk 0, Ned
Hegarty 2, Shane Macdonald 2, Darren and Rhys 1,
Darren and Ned 1, Darren and Shane 0, Rhys and
Ned 0, Rhys and Shane 1, Ned and Shane 1 d. Panthers
4: Shane Murphy 1, Grahame Knight 1, Peter
Greaves 0, Connie 0, Shane and Grahame 0, Shane
and Peter G 0, Shane and Connie 1, Grahame and
Connie 0, Grahame and Peter 1, Connie and Peter 0.
Broncos 9: Malcolm Macdonald 1, Kearin Macdonald
1, Penny Hagarty 2, Loretta Kelk 2, Malcolm
and Kearin 0, Malcolm and Penny 1, Malcolm and
Loretta 0, Kearin and Penny 1, Kearin and Loretta 0,
Penny and Loretta 1 d. Storm 5: Kurt Macdonald 2,
Doug Shum 0, Andrew 0, Kallum Genrich 0, Kurt
and Doug 1, Kurt and Andrew 0, Kurt and Kallum 1,
Doug and Andrew 0, Doug and Kallum 1, Andrew
and Kallum 0.
B grade: Raiders 6: Ed Pickering 2, Geoff Darr
2, Patti Bowman 2 d. Eels 0: Peter Morice 0, Jay
Morice 0. Rabbitohs 10: Jenny Pickering 2, Chris
Hayward 2, River Verhoek 2, Travis Morice 1, Jenny
and Chris 1, Jenny and River 0, Jenny and Travis
1, Chris and River 0, Chris and Travis 0, River and
Travis 1 d. Bulldogs 4: Lynda Georgeson 0, Hamish
Genrich 0, Jess Kahler 1, Peter Morice 0, Lynda and
Hamish 0, Lynda and Jess 1, Lynda and Peter M 0,
Hamish and Jess 1, Hamish and Peter Morice 1, Jess
and Peter Morice 0. - Samantha Black
OAKEY LADIES: October 11 - Betty Richter
and Shirley Hudson d. Christine Little and Doreen
Ciesiolka. Jan Little and Dorothy Buckley d. Elaine
Priaulx and Rhondda Lawrie. October 18 - Bowls
at 9am. We wish DDLBA president Margaret a
very happy At Home on October 20. Sorry we are
unable to attend.
October 23 - Visit from Northern Rivers 12.30pm
start. November 5 -Visit from Wellington Point 1
pm start. These are mixed games, so please put your
name on the board if you wish to play. Visitors welcome.
- Elsie Voll
RIFLE SHOOTING
SOUTHERN DOWNS: October 16 - 400 yards
F class. F std max score 126. Dave T. 118.5, Kevin J.
117.3, Paul R.115.3, Daryl R. 103.1, Graham J. 49 -
one round only, Bruce . 37 - one round only.
F open max score 126. Richard McK. 120.5,
Murray R. 118.6, Geoff V. 112.5, Margaret T. 112.1,
Bruce McA. 111.2, Nick K. 104.1.
Sporter/Hunter max score 105. Adrian B. 86.1.
A mixed bag of conditions last Sunday with swirling
winds, mirage and humidity testing the competitors.
In standard class Dave T. had another win as did
Richard McK. in the open class. The sporter/hunter
class had Adrian B. as the sole entrant in this usually
well attended class.
October 23 - We will be at the 500-yard mound.
Sign on as usual at 8.30am for 9am start. Contact
Margaret 4666 1018 for more details if required.
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Social and
competition play every Wednesday. Names to be
in by 8.30am, play 9am. Mufti mixed pairs every
Tuesday. Names in by 12.30pm, play 1pm. A grade
singles L. Weir d. by J. Johnson.
October 23 - Memorial for our much-valued
member Derek Hirning, ‘Dickie Knee’. It would
be appreciated if names could be put on board to
facilitate travel arrangements.
October 30 - Players are required for the ‘visit
in’ by New South Wales travelling bowlers. Names
on board also. November 9 - Members of West
Toowoomba have invited North Toowoomba ladies
for a friendship day. Names to be in by 9am, play
9.30am. This is to be followed by lunch with all
partners and friends welcome.
At the recent Pittsworth fundraiser, the team of A.
Jones, L. Mott, H. Gscheidle and P. Graham were
successful with a second-round win.
Further afield, S. Ramsay, North Toowoomba’s B.
Shea and D. Clark, and M. Gibbs, Millmerran, were
runners-up in the recent Burrum Heads fours.
October 19 - President Hazel has called a meeting
of members at 8.30am. It would be appreciated if all
can attend. - Margaret Graham
DDLBA: The DDLBA novice singles was unfortunately
cancelled last weekend due to lack of entries.
Those who nominated will be allowed to participate
next year due to the cancellation and hopefully
more entries will be received for this event.
This Thursday, the Drayton Club will be hosting
the DDLBA combined presidents at home day commencing
with M/T at 9.30am. All club presidents
and teams are invited to attend along with specially
invited guests to make this a joyous day.
October 22 - Start of the State finals of the champion
of club champions at South Suburban B.C.
in Mackay. Good luck to our representatives Julia
Brownie, West Toowoomba in singles, Sue McManus
and Jules Johnson, North Toowoomba, in pairs,
and Letitia Weir, Sue McManus, Carol Benson and
Jules Johnson, North Toowoomba, in fours. October
29-30 - North v. South challenge match at Suburban
Club, Townsville. Good bowling to our two representatives
Julia Brownie, West Toowoomba, and Zoe
Stewart, North Toowoomba. November 4 - Nominations
close for the DDLBA two-day carnival. Only a
few places left so get your teams together asap for
this great annual carnival being played at Drayton
Club on November 13-14. - Joyce McGeorge
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: October
19 - 12.30pm: Seachange Lifestyle Resort social
bowls. Self or club selected triples over 20 ends.
Green fee $15 includes afternoon tea. Sponsored by
Seachange. Adam Hargrove will deliver a short presentation
after play. Names must in by 11.45am to
play. Bar roster Col Clifford. Office roster Ted Lewis.
October 21 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples format.
Everyone is welcome. Green fee $15 includes
light refreshments. Be there or names in 8.30am.
October 23 - 12md: Return match vs Crows Nest
Club at City. Open triples 2 x games of 12 ends. Total
prizemoney $150 - $75 to best performing Crows
Nest team and $75 to best performing City team. The
board is open for names. Please note the midday start
time. Bar roster Kerry Gleeson. Greenkeeping roster
Mick Bianchi.
October 24 - 11.30am: Visit from the Northern
Rivers District Travelling Bowlers. The day starts
with a light lunch at 11.30am followed by 20 ends
of open triples or fours (depending on numbers) at
12.30pm. 30 bowlers are required so please put your
name up on the board.
A light dinner will follow play. Cost is $25 per
player including lunch and dinner.
October 25 - 1pm – 3pm. Bring-a-Friend Day.
This is an opportunity to introduce your friends or
colleagues to the sport of bowls. Bring them along to
our weekly coaching/practice/roll-up session which
is free to everyone.
Our club coaches will be on hand to help. Who
knows? We may find a new member or two.
Competition call: 2022 club championship
matches drawn for play.
October 19 - 12.30pm: Mixed airs R. Zimmerle
and C. Lippi vs A. Watkins and A. Vosper.
October 21 - 9am: Ladies A grade singles R.
Reynolds vs S. Martin (Marker B. Borey).
October 26 - 12.30pm: Mens triples J. Cosgrove,
P. Korin and C. Clifford vs B. Humphrey, H. Shepstone
and P. Hallam. • Continued next column
$5
BOWLS
TUESDAY NIGHT
BURGER BOWLS
It’s back on again!
CROWS NEST: October 12 - Social bowls was
picked up by Kerry Lovell and John McConnell.
Shane Case and Roger Haldane came in a close
second. Result of 2021-22 intraclub match played
on Saturday, October 8 - Semi-final of Consistency
Singles Shane Case d. Kerry Lovell. Result of 2022-
23 intraclub match also played on Saturday, October
8 was: Semi-final of Open Triples - Ray Weis, Roger
Haldane and Peter Best d. Tony Collins, Daryl Fraser
and Lachlan Barnes.
Result of 2022-23 intraclub match played on
Saturday, October 1: Consistency singles - Bev
Melit d. Brock Fowler after a marathon match of
50 ends and some 400 bowls delivered between
them. Well done to both players. Intraclub matches
called for Saturday, October 22: Open pairs - Daryl
Fraser and Lachlan Barnes v. Stephen Emmerton
and Rex Kennedy. Super Veteran Singles - Bev
Melit v. John McConnell, and Roger Haldane v.
Keith Melit; Veteran Singles - Paul McEwan v.
winner of Svensson/Svensson match. All intraclub
competition players are reminded that they must
be financial club members for 2022-23 in order to
compete in our domestic championships.
Don’t forget to turn up and play with the Thrifty
Thursday group each week. It’s a good couple of
hours' fun and you’ll always be welcome.
Sunday, October 9 annual Advertiser Shield,
sponsored by Neil and Ann Lomas, saw Paul
McEwan and Bevan Wingett take out first prize, and
runners-up were Shane Case and Mal Charlesworth.
Many thanks to the High Country Herald for
continuing to support this competition. Much
appreciated.
COMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 16-
Crows Nest Buffalo Lodge Day. Sunday, October
23 - away game at City (please nominate on the
club noticeboard asap.) Sunday, October 30 - mixed
social bowls.
2022-23 annual subscriptions were due by the
end of September, so you’re welcome to renew
asap (by November 30) to maintain continuity of
membership. The next management committee
meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 13,
starting at 9.30 am. Remember, new members and
visitors are always welcome at Crow’s Nest - feel free
to get in touch with Gary Baker on bakescrowsnest@
live.com.au or on 4698 2197. Or, you could log onto
our website at www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au
Crows Nest Bowls Club - New members
welcome!
Whether you’re an old hand at the game or
someone who’s never picked up a bowl before in his
life - you’re absolutely welcome at the Crows Nest
Bowls Club. www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au -
Gary Baker
• From previous column
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: Results of
play: Wednesday Blushing Pink Day: Merv Jones,
Trevor Conley and Michael Burke were the winning
team.
$600 was raised from the raffle and has been donated
to Blush Cancer Care Inc.
Friday’s ladies friendship day. Congratulations to
City players for winning back the Friendship Shield
from Toowoomba Club who have held the trophy for
a number of years, well done.
Sunday’s patrons and patroness day attracted a
good field of 14 teams to our green for 18 ends of
open triples.
The winners and runners-up were drawn from the
hat for prizemoney donated by patron Peter Harrington.
The winners Bev Borey (lead), Andy Watkins
(second) and Graham Healy (skip) each pocketed
$25 while the runners-up Jim Castles (lead), Jim
Smith (second) and Michael Burke (skip) each
picked up $15.
A lovely lunch followed bowls and the monster
raffle raised $286 for the club.
Many thanks to patron Peter Harrington and patroness
Rita Reynolds for funding this very successful
day.
2022 club championship results: Mens fours final
D. Lucas, W. McMillan, P. Korin and A. Watkins d.
W. Tedford, S. Cook, R. Vosper and P. Knee Mens
triples M. Bianchi, K. Kelly and K. Cotterell d. W.
Tedford, S. Cook, W. Hogan (sub).
Please look at your travel plans and use the away
board if you know you will be unavailable for play.
- Mick Bianchi
$7
Every Tuesday.
Same format as always, and just as much fun.
Bring along a friend or two.
Enjoy a burger with your bowls, or have a burger while you watch the bowls in action
– either way it’s an inexpensive and fun couple of hours.
Burgers are ready from about 6, and bowls starts at 6.30. No experience necessary, so
come along and join a growing group of locals on the green.
We’ll supply the bowls, mats and jacks – all you need to bring is yourself,
some soft-soled shoes and an appetite for something new.
Great prizes and a raffle; and winners are drawn out of the hat.
Proudly sponsored by
Contact Gary 4698 2197 the High Country Herald
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - OCTOBER 18, 2022 - 19
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Scout tribute to Queen’s life
Scouts Darling Downs welcomed
Scouts Queensland leadership
and community members
to Highfields on the weekend for
a ceremony in memory of the
late Queen Elizabeth II.
The scout leaders unveiled a
plaque and a hedge at the Wirraglen
Campsite and Youth and
Adult Training Centre at Kleinton
on Saturday to celebrate the
Queen’s jubilee.
Scouts Queensland chief commissioner
Daryl Scott said the
celebrations were a result of a
Federal Government grant for
tree planting to honour the platinum
jubilee.
“With the proceeds of the
grant, we have planted about 89
hedge camellias over the past
couple of weeks to replace the
previous chain boundary fence,”
he said.
“Along with members
from Clifton, Highfields and
Toowoomba Scout groups, we
are pleased to have the Member
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The Queen’s jubilee commemorative plaque at Wirraglen
Campsite.
for Groom, Garth Hamilton, attending
for the occasion today.”
Scouts Queensland received a
grant for around $5000 to plant
the commemorative hedge and
install the plaque.
Mr Hamilton said the scouts
had produced a fantastic tribute
to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
“This is a great way to remember
Her Majesty. It started
as a celebration of her service
but with her passing as the same
year as her platinum jubilee, it
has become a celebration of her
life,” Mr Hamilton said.
Scouts Darling Downs assistant
region commissioner Barry
Keleher said the scouts were
grateful for the assistance Mr
Hamilton provided in securing
the grant. - Sean White
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