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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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Council to keep carting water

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will spend a significant sum of money to maintain a satisfactory water supply for Clifton residents through the coming financial year.

During her presentation on Council’s 2020-21 Budget, Water and Waste Committee Chair, Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said TRC will continue to truck water into Clifton until the town is connected to the proposed Southern Trunk Pipeline.

Cr Vonhoff said trucking water to Clifton is a massive logistical undertaking and is being carried out at significant expense.

The Council has also allowed for $2 million to be spent for ongoing bore water testing at Clifton.

This will include identifying appropriate water treatment systems to provide a quality, reliable and robust water supply.

Cr Vonhoff said water security is the highest priority for the entire region and the Southern Trunk pipeline is one of the key projects in the new budget.

During the coming year, it is anticipated that $4.5 million will be spent as work begins on the Southern Trunk Pipeline project.

The State Government has flagged an investigation into a major trunk pipeline, which aims to eventually

provide water to the Southern Downs Region where water supplies have been in a dire state in recent years.

Prior to undertaking any work, TRC intends to continue “energetic and persistent” discussions with the Southern Downs Regional Council and the State Government in relation to this.

Apart from Clifton, other towns which would benefit from the pipeline are Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Allora.

Mayor Paul Antonio said into the future, TRC will continue to discuss water security with a wider circle of councils, including Tenterfield Shire Council in northern New South Wales.

This will include the suggested drawing of water from the Clarence River onto the Great Dividing Range.

Carting water to Clifton has become a long-term proposition and it’s not going away any time soon.

Rates increase 2.5% for 2020-21

Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a 2.5 per cent increase in the general rate on residential properties for the coming financial year.

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Water access and water consumption charges each increase by 4.1 per cent while wastewater charges and waste bin collection charges will each increase by 2.5 per cent.

Based on the minimum rate and taking into account the early payment discount, the average rates and charges for a residential property in Clifton will be an extra 2.97 per cent, which equates to $62 a year, or $1.19 per week.

In addition to the major costs allocated for Clifton’s water supply, the budget allows for $300,000 to upgrade the town’s sewer treatment plant, and $144,000 on parks upgrades in the district.

With construction of the new museum building underway, the budget nominates $500,000 to be spent on the project this year.

This is the major slice of a $720,000 allocation announced for the 2019-20 budget.

At that time, it was envisaged that the new structure would have been completed by early 2020.

Another major project which has been running in the 2019-20 financial year is the upgrade of the WyreemaCambooya Road.

TRC has allowed for $500,000 to be spent on this during the coming year.

Cr Carol Taylor said this will see sealing work

completed on this road.

The latest TRC budget also includes funding for rehabilitation work at four former waste facilities.

The former Pilton tip will be rehabilitated to the tune of $510,000.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Council’s $567 million financial plan would maintain and upgrade existing services and facilities while planning for a brighter future for current and successive generations.

“The Budget reflects the priorities outlined in the

Operational Plan (for the 2020-21 financial year) and Council’s Corporate Plan (2019-2024),” Mayor Antonio said.

“Council remains committed to implementing a responsible and calculated financial approach in its Budget planning and delivery.

“We have a responsibility to plan for maintenance and upgrades to our existing infrastructure to guarantee the long-term viability of essential services to residents.

“I am positive that today’s

program will build on our earlier economic stimulus packages that are designed to complement state and federal government economic relief measures to help the community recover as Coronavirus lockdown restrictions continue to ease.”

Council has devised a dedicated $50 million Pandemic Response Investment program that comprises 64 projects that are being accelerated to stimulate economic activity across the Toowoomba Region.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Another reason to smile at Nirvana

Residents at the Nirvana Hostel have been enjoying the upgraded facilities at the aged care home after a 10 month project worth $250,000 was completed back in March.

ABOVE: The upgrades will provide a new space for residents to relax both inside and out.

ABOVE: Nirvana residents Les Wilson and Joyce Black enjoying the fresh air in the refurbished outdoor area. continue.

“The board are meeting in a series of strategic planning meetings over the month of June and we will be making

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Clifton Co-Op Hospital received $210,000 in funding from the Federal Government to put towards the project, which has provided a revamp to both the interior and exterior of the building.

General Manager Brad Jones said the project was about creating dementia friendly outdoor and indoor spaces.

“It’s been great to have during COVID-19 as it gives people somewhere to sit in the fresh air and enjoy the outdoors,” he said.

“It also provides additional areas where residents can sit with family and visitors or even just on their own and enjoy the fantastic views.

“I would like to thank Kim from Kim Rose Designs and our own team of Neil and Terry for their contributions to the project as well.”

Health services in Clifton seem to be going from strength to strength and Mr Jones said this trend will

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“It’s probably going to be more in terms of enhancing our service delivery and information technology systems.

“Funding is an issue throughout aged care and we’re looking to see what funding we can leverage to help make those projects happen.”

Mr Jones said the last few months have been

stressful for everyone but staff, residents and families have handled it well.

“I really want to thank all of our residents and staff who have put in huge efforts over the last couple of months,” he said.

“We have had a really good relationship with our families and our residents and we haven’t had anywhere near the amount of issues that other places have had,” he said.

ABOVE: The new signage on all Clifton Community Health Service buildings will make it easier for residents and visitors to make their way around the premises. More information below.

Navigation made easier at Co-op Hospital

Both residents and visitors to Clifton will now find it much easier to navigate their way through our community health service buildings, with a plethora of new signs and maps located outside the hospital and medical centre.

General Manager of Clifton Community Health Services Brad Jones said the signs had been in the works for some time.

“This is the culmination of a long running program to improve our signage and assist our residents, patients, families, volunteers, wider community (particularly those that are new to our services) to find their way to the appropriate sections of our not for profit, charitable, health services cooperative,” Mr Jones said.

“Work will include a number of new way-finding and directional signs and maps to assist people to find their way.”

Mr Jones said the maps ABOVE: The work took crews two days to complete and will provide will be adaptable when new features are added to the be upgraded in the future the complex,” he said.

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Rural residents want more representation

That’s according to TRC councillor Kerry Shine who said it was a common request made by rural residents on the campaign trail.

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Strategy Committee Portfolio Although these residents’ Leader’s comments come answers aren’t specifically after Council released the listed on the survey, water results of the Toowoomba and roads were the two Region Survey last week highest priorities over the which showed rural residents next three years for residents. were less satisfied with The way the survey was council than urban residents. conducted has also come The figure of 5.8 out of 10 into question however, with for rural satisfaction, interviewers making most of compared to 6.7 for urban the calls on landlines. satisfaction should come as Cr Shine said this may no surprise however, with have had a negative impact a common opinion from on the surveys result. rural residents that Council “The great majority of is becoming more and more telephone calls were on Toowoomba focused. landlines and of course only Cr Shine said these same people in my demographic comments were made to by and large are those who not only him, but all new are retired or house-bound candidates on their campaign in some way so I don’t know trails. if that was really good, but “When we asked people it’s better than nothing” he what their major concern said.

Councillor Kerry Shine said security and representation was, they said security “It clearly would have is the number one thing rural residents are after. and representation for the been nice to have 10% of future,” Cr Shine said. each district interviewed “Results show that water independent market research “I mentioned (in a Council but that would have cost supply management and consultants IRIS Research meeting) that this issue an arm and a leg,” Cr Shine infrastructure and road last year and involved 802 wasn’t a part of the questions said. network maintenance residents over the age of in the survey which was odd Cr Geoff McDonald said were the top priorities for 18 years being randomly bearing in mind it is an issue Council was fairly happy residents. selected to complete the raised almost exclusively.” with the results and will “Our residents also survey via telephone.

So just how many residents work to improve in key areas indicated they would like us The sample had a were surveyed? based of the responses from to focus on the management demographic spread across In Clifton and district, 23 residents. of invasive species (plants, age, gender and location to were interviewed, with 14 “While we can take a level animals and weeds), the ensure survey results were in Cambooya, 6 in Felton, 2 of satisfaction from the development assessment representative of the region. in Nobby and 1 resident in results, the findings also approval process and public The broader community Greenmount. identify priority areas that toilets. was also able to complete the That’s 3%, 2%, 0.7%, 0.2% we need to and can improve The survey was survey online via Council’s and 0.1% of each population on,” he said. administered

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New Rural Financial Counselling Service

The Australian Government has committed more than $4.7 million to provide small regional businesses affected by COVID-19 with access to free and confidential financial counselling.

Deputy Prime Minister demonstrated the Australian lifeblood of our regional economy. and Minister for Government’s commitment communities and we know “We have over 3.5 million Infrastructure, Transport to the future of regional that many are struggling small businesses across and Regional Development Australia. through drought and trying the country, they are the Michael McCormack “This is crucial support to recover from this season’s backbone of our economy said the Rural Financial for our community and I devastating bushfires,” Mr and a key part of our Counselling Service (RFCS) know how valuable it will be Littleproud said.

COVID-19 recovery,” Ms could support hundreds of to local small businesses,” Dr “This measure is designed Cash said. regional small businesses.

McVeigh said. to ensure that businesses “I encourage all small “Today’s announcement “Under this initiative remain resilient through the business owners to reach out is another step forward eligible small regional COVID-19 downturn and and take advantage of the in regional Australia’s businesses will be able to are able to rebound when range of initiatives on offer economic recovery from access financial counselling normal trading conditions to assist them.” this pandemic, with more advice that will help them resume.

The funding is part of investment in industries and understand their financial “This funding is in addition the Government’s $1 billion businesses hardest hit,” Mr position, identify options to the $7 million already Relief and Recovery Fund, McCormack said. and implement plans to provided for small business which is delivering targeted “The service will also improve their long-term financial counselling assistance to regions, create jobs for small business viability.” services in drought-affected communities and industry financial counsellors and Minister for Agriculture, communities.” sectors that have been support workers.

Drought and Emergency Minister for Small and disproportionately affected “This builds on our Management David Family Business, Senator by COVID-19. previously announced Littleproud said the funding Michaelia Cash, said the More information is support for regional would help eligible small funding is part of the available at: https://www. aviation and air freight, businesses access the Government’s focus on re g i o n a l . g o v. a u / re g i o n a l / export industries, the arts immediate advice and keeping businesses viable, p r o g r a m s / c o v i d - 1 9 industry and tourism assistance they need to keep Australians in jobs and re l i e f - a n d - re c o v e r y - f u n d . businesses.” afloat and navigate the road supporting the national aspx Member for Groom John to recovery.

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Motorist behaviour ‘appalling’ say local police

Leyburn police are urging motorists to slow down on the roads after a dramatic increase in speeding offences issued in the region over the past two weeks.

Between June 5 and 7, Leyburn police issued 11 infringement notices for speeding in the Allora, Leyburn and Clifton region.

Leyburn Senior Constable Matthew Swan said police were disappointed with motorists.

“It was disappointing to see the average speed of offending was between 20km/h to 30km/h over the sign posted limit,” he said.

“The most disappointing infringement notice was issued to a 22-years-old Wheatvale man who was detected travelling at 147km/h in a 100km/h zone.

“The behaviour of motorists over the period was appalling and it is a timely reminder to motorists to follow the speed limit, pay attention and don’t drive in a manner that endangers your own life as well as others,” Senior Constable Swan said.

The Wheatvale man was issued with a high speed infringement notice of $1245, lost 8 demerit points and will serve a mandatory six month licence suspension.

The man was also issued with an infringement notice for failing to update his address with Queensland Transport within the relevant time period of 14 days.

DRUG CHARGES A 56-years-old male will appear in court in relation to two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count of possessing drug utensils.

Leyburn police were conducting inquiries at a Stonehenge Road address just outside Leyburn on June 9 when they made the discovery.

Police said they will continue to target drug activity within the area.

If anyone has any information in relation to drug activity they can report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

New museum vital for Clifton says Littleproud

David Littleproud is one of many looking forward to the opening of the new Clifton Historical Museum in a few months time.

The local Member said “Drought certainly projects like this were an impacts on how we manage integral part of supporting our businesses and personal regional towns during lives, but it does not have to drought. change how we get involved “The goal is to provide and support local groups short-term support through and the community.” the drought by boosting The Clifton Museum local employment, public project is part of facilities and bringing people the Federal Government’s together for some good Drought Communities times,” he said.

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Letters to the Editor

Updates from the Toowoomba Region Mitigation works have commenced in the Region for the reduction of bushfire fuel. This includes slashing and supervised burning to ensure adequate fire breaks and buffer zones are maintained. For more information on our mitigation plans and being prepared for bushfire season visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/bushfire

Water rates due

Water rates are due for payment 23 June to receive the discount. As a part of the coronavirus relief package, a $125 rate concession for the majority of properties has been applied and will be deducted on payment. There are many of ways to pay your rates including phone, mail, BPAY, EFTPOS – credit card or debit card and online at www.tr.qld.gov.au/onlineservices

Tank rebate closing soon

A rebate of $300 is available to eligible homeowners connected to Council water who install a rainwater tank/s of at least 10,000 litres capacity. Applications with proof of installation close 30 June. Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ watertankrebate to check eligibility and apply.

Changes to services

The safety of our community and staff is our priority. To assist in the management of coronavirus and meet State Government guidelines, we’re working through a staged approach to re-open our services and facilities.

The Reviva Re-Use Shop is now open to a limited amount of customers at one time.

All transactions are to be via contactless payments of EFTPOS, debit or credit card.

Cash will not be accepted.

Changes are being reviewed and updated regularly, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ servicechanges to stay up-to-date.

Reserve and Collect

Libraries are now open for ‘Reserve and Collect’ via the website or MyTRLibrary APP. Reserve up to 20 items such as books, magazines and DVD’s for collection at your local library and return items via the return chutes. Our online e-library and resources continue to be available 24/7.

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ASBESTOS DANGER Dear Editor, I am writing to urge Queenslanders who are taking part in any home renovations during this time to act with caution regarding substances and materials discovered in their homes.

With more families at home during the current COVID-19 pandemic, many Queenslanders are taking home projects into their own hands, which can pose a risk to their heath.

Cancer Council Queensland is urging those who are planning any DIY activities, to do the research and be informed of how to safely complete the task.

Asbestos is a substance all home renovators need to be aware of, and how their interaction with the substance can impact their risk of cancer.

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If you are concerned about your health or think you may have been exposed to a cancer-causing agent, it is important to speak with your doctor.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

THE CLIFTON COURIER

Driver fined after dirt road crash at Headington Hill

A resident was fined after colliding with another vehicle at Headington Hill last Thursday, with both thankfully escaping uninjured.

The crash happened just after 8.30am as a female driver aged in her 30s was travelling south along McGovern Road when another vehicle came around the bend.

After the head-on collision the driver was fined with failing to keep to the left of the road.

Clifton Police said the tall grass played a big part in the crash.

Paramedics attended the scene and assessed the woman who declined transport to hospital.

RIGHT: Clifton Police, ambulance and QFES Auxiliary personnel were all on the scene.

Two Councillors express displeasure over Toowoomba Quarry Gardens

While this week’s Budget Meeting of Toowoomba Regional Council saw the 2020-21 Budget adopted unanimously, two Councillors expressed their concern over an allocation of funds for the Quarry Gardens project on the north-eastern escarpment in Toowoomba.

Cr Carol Taylor said “Essential infrastructure remember that when you Cr Cahill said he building and upgrading projects across our entire leave the house, every reluctantly supported infrastructure is the way to region have been taken out journey begins and ends on the budget, given the stimulate the recovery from of this pandemic recovery a local road.” accessibility to the rebate and the impact of the COVID-19 to fund the Quarry Garden Cr Bill Cahill, while the $50 million in COVID pandemic. rehabilitation. describing the budget as initiatives.

“I believe Quarry Gardens “We do not need more a good one, expressed “But this is no excuse for is a dream that most of us green space at this point reservations about projects including the ‘nice to do’s’ in share,” Cr Taylor said. and neither do we need such as the Quarry Gardens. the future,” he said.

“But to fund the more mountain biking areas Cr Cahill said there are a “I’ll be actively watching rehabilitation for $3 at the expense of essential lot of good initiatives in this and participating in million in the pandemic infrastructure projects across budget, particularly in tough the governance and recovery budget at a time the region. times. implementation of these of great stress in our “I’d like to remind our “It’s disappointing to see initiatives and in future community does not meet community that these items, as Cr Taylor has budget discussions ....” the brief for essential are challenging times, we mentioned, like the Quarry Cr Cahill said it’s infrastructure. understand that on Council, Gardens, that made the disappointing, particularly “Council has made the and I want to reassure them bottom line of the budget,” in tough times, to see some former quarry site safe by that Council is right behind he said. of these initiatives, like spending $600,000 over two you.

He said there are “nice to Quarry Gardens, make the financial years.

“I want everyone to do’s” and “need to do’s”. cut.

No change for local TRC facilities

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has yet to determine when its Clifton and Greenmount customer service centres will re-open to the public.

The centres were closed in line with restrictions imposed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

The Council has reopened some of its district service centres but Clifton, Greenmount, Goombungee, Highfields and Oakey

centres remain closed at this stage.

An opening date has yet to be determined.

Meanwhile, with the opening of TRC’s huge new Principal Depot at Charlton imminent, there has been local speculation about the

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future of the Clifton and Greenmount works depots.

Council has confirmed that the new depot will mean changes for staff currently located at its Harristown and Oakey depots and at the nursery in Toowoomba.

About 500 staff from these locations will be moved to the new Charlton site.

There has been no discussion or consideration of Council doing anything differently with the Clifton Depot or the Greenmount Depot.

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Chamber meetings to resume

Clifton and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry will resume its monthly meetings at the end of this month.

The Chamber last met in development plan for a new February before the spread rail festival. of COVID-19 impacted It is hoped that the the nation, bringing on festival will give Clifton a restrictions which meant point of difference when such meetings could not be compared to other smaller held. towns, most of which Among matters to be don’t have the benefit discussed at the upcoming of a functioning railway meeting will be the station. recently announced $20,000 This month’s Chamber grant from the Federal meeting will be held Government’s Building on Thursday 25th Better Regions Fund.

June (next week) at The funding will enable 7am at the Clifton Jam the development of a Factory. tourism and events strategy, The attendence will be a marketing plan and a limited to 10 people.

Lions bushfire appeal

Those who contributed through the local Lions Club to the Lions National Bushfire Appeal will be impressed with the total raised across the nation - more than $2.5 million.

Contributors will also be time for those affected, but heartened to know that 100 there are Lions volunteers per cent of the funds raised providing the tools and go directly to the cause. helping hands needed to This is because Lions help rebuild communities. members are volunteers From shopping vouchers and all administration costs and books for children are covered by their annual to water tanks, fencing membership fees. materials and tools, Lions With the coronavirus volunteers are providing health crisis hitting off the affected communities with back of the bushfires, it’s the support they need to get been a particularly difficult back on their feet.

Upper Forest Springs Road refurbishment

Work will begin on Monday to widen a stretch of Upper Forest Springs Road at Spring Creek.

The work is part of a construction. program by Southern “We apologise for the Downs Regional Council inconvenience and thank under which it is continually you for working with us working to upgrade the while we widen the road,” region’s roads in order to the spokesperson said. improve safety for road “Our staff will help make users. sure local residents in the The project, between area still have access to and Pinnacle Road and Spring from their properties.

Creek is expected to be “Hours of operation for completed within 12 weeks the road works are however both the start from 6.30am and 5pm and completion dates are Monday to Friday and weather dependent and we thank everyone for subject to change. their understanding and A Council spokesperson patience.” said that speed and STOP/ The refurbishment project GO restrictions at the site is sponsored by the State would cause minor delays Government’s Roads to for road users during Recovery Program.

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Get yourself checked this Men’s Health Week

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) says Men’s Health Week (15-21 June) is the perfect opportunity for rural blokes to book a much-needed health check with their local rural doctor and get their health back on track following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The COVID-19 restrictions “Many will still be facing saw many Australians uncertainty about their putting off a visit to their employment or business as a doctor – including rural result of the pandemic. blokes” RDAA President, Dr “This has real potential John Hall, said. to take an enormous “The fact is men don’t psychological and emotional usually need much of an toll. excuse to skip a health “If you are feeling down check…and that is something or depressed for whatever we need to change. reason, please speak with “With life starting to get your local rural doctor about back to a ‘new normal’, it’s how we can support your time to take action! mental health – we are here “Men’s Health Week is a to help.” great time to call your local Dr Hall said Men’s Health general practice and make Week was a great chance to an appointment for a check, remind rural Aussie blokes whether it be for general about getting a regular health, prostate, skin or heart check-up. disease, or to talk about a “Just like your ute or specific health concern you tractor, you aren’t going to might have.” run as well if you don’t get a Dr Hall said a health regular service” he said. check needn’t just be about “Now is the time to book your physical health either. in for a check-up, so you can “The pressures placed on work on some of those areas many rural Australians over that might need lifestyle the past year, from drought modifications – and help you and bushfire to COVID-19, avoid your engine clogging have been enormous,” he up or the rust setting said. in.”

Clifton’s History ready to be re-homed THE CLIFTON COURIER

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Members from the Clifton and District Historical Society have expressed plans to hold a key handover ceremony upon the completion of the new museum which is scheduled to be finished by September this year.

It seems that day will be just around the corner after the Toowoomba Regional Council confirmed the Historical Society will receive the remaining $500,000 of the allocated $720,000 as part of the 2020-21 budget which was announced on Monday.

Taddio Building Group has been progressing with work on the site, with the slab being laid in the first week of June.

Clifton and District Historical Society publicity officer Mrs Linda Nicholas said members were looking forward to providing a service for the local community again with revitalised displays and a fresh setting.

“Members are thoroughly

delighted,” she said.

“There is rekindled interest in preparing for the museum’s future and spirits are lifted after the prolonged hibernation since the old Butter Factory building was closed in 2016.”

If all goes to plan, restrictions should allow for an opening ceremony upon completion of the project, just desserts for members after such a long wait.

“We’re looking at a key handover ceremony with representatives invited from Toowoomba Regional Council, Taddio, local MPs and museum members, followed by a sausage sizzle which is a museum specialty,” Mrs Nicholas said.

Residents and visitors will have plenty to look forward to, Mrs Nicholas saying revitalised displays and a fresh setting will make things bigger and better.

“We expect the new building may be completed by September, and depending on when we are able to gain access to it, the research room could be operational within a month,” she said.

“Other rooms for separate displays will be added in stages, as quickly as possible.

“Rooms inside the new building will be constructed from relocatable partitioning.

“They will be built onsite by local members and

volunteers.

“The relocatable partitioning will allow room sizes to be varied as required.

“The idea is to try and re-create the interior with a similar layout to the one used in the old museum.

“The plan is to build the research room first, and then the veteran’s room, which will house soldier’s memorabilia.

“Other rooms will be added as quickly as we are able to make them,” Mrs Nicholas said.

The group is always looking for new members and volunteers and is inviting anyone interested to attend its Friday gatherings at 46 King Street Clifton between 9am and 10.30am.

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ADVERTISEMENT | TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT

2020/21 BUDGET OVERVIEW Where the money goes

Mayor’s message The Budget reflects the priorities outlined in Council’s Operational Plan (2020-21 financial year) and our Corporate Plan (2019-2024).

We have a responsibility to plan for maintenance and upgrades to our existing infrastructure to guarantee the long-term viability of essential services to residents.

The Coronavirus pandemic forced Council to reshape our Budget plans to focus sharply on how we can directly support communities across our region.

Fortunately, Council’s solid financial footing has allowed us to develop a $215 million capital program, with an operating Budget component of $352 million.

This includes a $165 million regular 12-month calendar of capital works.

In addition, Council has devised a dedicated $50 million Pandemic Response Investment program that comprises 64 projects that are being accelerated to stimulate economic activity across the Toowoomba Region.

Boosting local employment is one of the most constructive and immediate ways

Council can help revive and sustain our regional economy.

I am positive that this program will build on our earlier economic stimulus packages that are designed to complement State and Federal Government economic relief measures to help the community recover as Coronavirus lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

Southern Trunk Pipeline Stage 1

Parks & recreation $53.7M Planning & development $18.0M Business strategy & operations $57.7M

A capital allocation of $109 million emphasises Council’s focus on renewing our extensive water, wastewater and road networks, plus community assets.

Roads, drainage, footpaths & bikeways $157.8M

$78 million is set aside for upgrade projects, while $28 million is allocated for new capital projects.

Waste services $43.0M Wastewater services $40.0M

There is a 2.5% increase to the General Rate (net overall increase in rates and charges of 2.95% for an urban residential property). The majority of urban residential ratepayers will have an increase of $95.19 a year, or $1.83 a week, after discount, which includes all rates and charges.

Councillor Paul Antonio Mayor – Toowoomba Regional Council

Key projects $215M

$4.5M

Community services & facilities $79.6M

$500,000

Construction of new Clifton Museum

Water $117.4M

AN AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY A CLOSER LOOK AT RATES...

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Park and bushland levy

General rate

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Community Grants Program

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4.1%

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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 22, 1995

Sometimes my housemate will do things that makes me wonder just what the heck goes on in his head.

Like when he willingly opts to use a “dairy blend” instead of butter – you know, the kind of thing that makes you question his judgement, which in turn makes you question a whole lot of other things about who he is as a person.

But then he’ll come out with something that is so right on it stops you in your tracks. Or, in this case, trackies (this joke will make sense shortly, please bear with me).

He and my other housemate/his fiancé were heading out to get some dinner the other night after a day of working from the home office/the reconfigured dining nook with a whiteboard on the wall.

That meant working in comfy clothing. Sloppy joes.

Slippers. Tracksuit pants (geddit?!).

But to brave the outside world, they had to change.

“How come the colour and material of clothing changes what you’re wearing so you’re appropriate for the public?” he said.

And holy geez, he was bang on.

During the day, he was wearing a pair of black trackies and a grey and black jumper. Together, they had a certain look. He looked comfy, but sloppy.

He walked out of his room after trading his trackies for a dark khaki colour pair of pants that had a stiffer weave, but wore the exact same jumper and suddenly he appeared somewhat polished.

In essence, he was wearing the same thing: pants and a jumper. But the pants were just a different fabric and colour.

In this instance, it was the fabric that changed his look from couch to the street: it would have been a similar vibe if the pants were the same colour – black – as he trackies.

But the pants, made of starchier material, were obviously more restrictive and less relaxed for some reason that made them way more appropriate for public wear than the sloppy trackies.

It’s almost as if we – “we” being society – deem clothing more acceptable if they have an element discomfort.

It’s like how a loose, flowy crushed-linen button-up shirt doesn’t have the same professional polish as a fitted, crisply-ironed cotton polyester blend button-up shirt.

In essence, they’re the same: a long-sleeved button-up shirt with a collar.

But there’s one that’s more appropriate for a bougie barefoot picnic and another that would be better suited to a day in court.

However, it’s not just the fabric – colour comes into it as well.

Like how you go to a chain store and you see the same dresses in different colours.

They could be the same fabric, but the colour of that fabric determines what occasions you can wear them to.

The one with three or four bright colours in some kind of technicolour pattern?

That’s either for casual wear OR something to throw on before trotting off to da clubz to go dancing.

Nothing is stopping you from wearing that multicoloured speckled dress to a dressy brunch or the races, but you’d probably wear the white one instead.

And you wouldn’t be fined for wearing that technicolour dream dress to work, or even a wedding, but you’re probably more likely to opt for the black dress, with its exact same fabric but more sophisticated air, instead.

Or, if we bring it back to pants, an office worker could rock, could wear, black jeans to the office any day of the week, but they’d probably only wear blue jeans on Casual Fridays.

Why is that, when they’re the same fabric?

My housemate had made an incredibly astute observation, one that takes a lot to unpack.

I mean, you can wear trackies in public, but some pervasive voice tells us that it’s unacceptable.

What is that?

Where does it come from?

I mean, when it comes to fabric, I’m putting it down to the level of effort you put in to dress yourself corresponding with how publicly acceptable your attire is.

As if sacrificing your comfort for the approval of strangers is a noble thing.

But the colour one baffles me.

I don’t have the answers just yet, but I am looking forward to bringing this up at me next social outings as a conversation starter – much like the classic, “how is a burger different to a sandwich?” debacle.

Stand by for more musings on this.

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CLIFTON TO FEATURE IN ‘THORN BIRDS’ Clifton’s main street will be transformed into a movie set by Warner Roadshow Movie World Studios when they spend three days filming segments of “The Thorn Birds 11 - The Missing Years”, set in and around the 1943 era. The Studio’s art department will move in three days prior and will “dress up” the King Street area from the Post Office to Ell-Aynes. «««««««« LIONS ENTRANT DOES IT AGAIN The Clifton Lions Club is very proud of its Miss Personality entrant for 1995, Suzanne Ferguson, who is one of two entrants from this region to be chosen to contest the State Finals in Brisbane on July 8th. Lion Tim Logan said, “This is a most worthy aspect of Lionism, where the money raised goes towards Kidney and Medical Research, and other related health projects.” «««««««« DIDN’T FRONT! There were many disappointed children, parents and grandparents last Tuesday night when Burtons Circus didn’t turn up to perform at the Recreation Reserve. When it was discovered late on Tuesday afternoon that they were not here, a quick phone call to Warwick, where they had been showing, revealed that they had moved out, and Southport was the destination. This possibly arose form the controversy in Toowoomba where they were not permitted to show in Queen’s Park - but that was hardly Clifton’s fault! «««««««« “Drive This Car” NEW LASER LXi SEDAN From $23,490 drive away FREE air-conditioning on all Lasers ALLAN FLOHR FORD

50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 19, 1970

AGENTS ASKED TO INSTALL SEPTIC SYSTEMS AT ALLORA Selling agents at Allora are to be requested to install septic toilets at the two Allora saleyards and to provide plans and specifications of improvements to the yards.

The Allora Shire Council at its monthly meeting on

Tuesday, gave the agents Deacon and Co., Donovan and Sons, and H. W. Stay and Sons - until August 31 to install the toilets. «««««««« TO DISCUSS WATER STORAGE A public meeting to discuss the provision of water storage on Dalrymple Creek will be held at Allora on Monday, June 22. Cr S. Diggles said there was a 60-inch catchment area on the upper reaches of Dalrymple Creek and the small dams would be filled regularly. A dam on the creek would be still flowing over whereas dams such as Leslie Dam were going down. «««««««« BASKETBALL GRAND FINALS TONIGHT The Grand Finals of the Clifton and District Basketball fixtures will be played at the Y.C.W. court in Tooth Street tonight. In the women’s game Sandpipers will clash with Bouncers.

The men’s game will see

Yobs and Dropouts clash in what should be a close and hard fought game. «««««««« DINGO SHOT NEAR CLIFTON A female dingo was shot on Thursday morning by Gary Bielefeld on his father’s property, near Clifton, after a chase through the paddocks.

75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 16, 1945 MERGER SCHEME FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES Plans to amalgamate all local authorities in Queensland into 25 groups, each with a head centre, have been made in a report to the State Government by a special committee on regional development.

Clifton has been included in the region to be administered from Toowoomba and which comprises Toowoomba and

Warwick cities, Rosalie, Crows Nest, Highfields, Jondaryan, Millmerran, Pittsworth, Drayton, Cambooya, Clifton, Allora, Rosenthal, Glengallan and Stanthorpe Shires. «««««««« YOUNGER SET The annual meeting of the Younger Set of the Clifton Branch of the C.W.A. was held in the rest room.

The election of officers for the ensuing year took place and resulted as follows: President, Miss Clare Grimes; vice-presidents, Misses R. Jenns and A. Gosden; treasurer, Miss G. Venz; secretary, Miss E. Crail. «««««««« SPORT AND SPORTSMEN Rossbrook, which won the Sixth Division Handicap at Albion Park on May 19, and followed that success by winning the Encourage Handicap in Brisbane on Saturday, was bred by Mr Tom Cowley, of Ellinthorp.

Snapshot from Yesteryear

The Elizabeth Kenny Clinic on the corner of George and Charlotte Streets in Brisbane in 1938.

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100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 19, 1920 ALLEGED SUICIDE AT ALLORA A mild sensation was caused at Allora on Tuesday when it became known that Mr Richard Dean Swift, licensee of the Royal Hotel, had committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. Mr Smith was a comparatively young man, at 38 years of age. «««««««« STATE HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS The results of the High School Examination, conducted at Warwick and other centres, are to hand.

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last, in the Guards Room, Toowoomba Railway Station, a number of railway men assembled in memory of and to do honour to their late comrade Guard ‘Bob’ Shuttlewood, who was accidentally killed while on duty with his train at Clifton last February. The occasion was the unveiling of an enlarged photograph of the deceased.

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Tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum

Sorghum growers who planted late and are now debating when to harvest high moisture crops have been offered some straightforward advice from a grain storage specialist to get organised and get it off.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) senior development agronomist (Postharvest Grain Protection), Philip Burrill, said late planted sorghum crops on the Darling Downs were presenting harvest concerns because their moisture content was well above the safe storage level of 13.5 per cent.

Mr Burrill said to avoid quality downgrades it was critical growers had clear plans in place to implement aeration or grain drying strategies appropriate for moisture levels and with consideration for their equipment.

“There are growers who would like to harvest sorghum now, but it is sitting in the paddock at 15 to 20 per cent moisture content,” “If they harvest sorghum with a grain temperature of 15 to 20˚C and moisture content above 16 per cent and put it in a silo without aeration cooling fans running, it will rapidly ‘self-heat’ and develop moulds.

“But the simple fact is the moisture content in the paddock is unlikely to decrease below 15 per cent moisture content quickly in the current conditions, so I would recommend getting the crop off.”

Mr Burrill, who works on the Grains Research and

Development Corporation’s (GRDC) grain storage project, said he had received numerous calls from growers with high moisture concerns in recent weeks and his advice had been consistent.

“The starting point for these growers is to accurately measure moisture content in the paddock, get organised in terms of what equipment they have access to, and get the crop off,” he said.

In some situations adding additional heat (4 to 6˚C) to this high airflow was worthwhile as it reduced ambient air humidity.

In most circumstances, Mr Burrill explained, grain could be safely held for a few weeks at 14 to 16 per cent moisture content with small aeration cooling fans running continuously, delivering airflows of at least 2 to 4 litres per second per tonne.

In summary, Mr Burrill said options for high moisture content sorghum were: grain dryer (batch or continuous flow); aeration drying in silos with high output fans (15to 25 L/s/t); or for many growers, holding it in silos for a few weeks using the small aeration cooling fans (2 to 4L/s/t) prior to organising grain drying or blending.

For more information, visit the stored grain website at storedgrain.com.au

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CLIFTON GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY SPORTERS 9th June, 9 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Cameron Fiechtner 20 points (ocb); Runner-up, Les Scotton 20. Rundowns: Ralph Snars 19, Kev Meara 19. Other scores: Ian Jones 17, Greg Andrews 16, Greg Smith 16, Tony Gillam 15, John Beard 15, Grant Humble 15, Ken Turner 15, John Keleher 14, Mitch Gillam 14, Christine Snars 14, Jackson Free 13, John Davis 10, Evan “Sniper” Caldwell 6.

Sporters is on every Tuesday. Hit off from 11.30am to 2pm.

WEDNESDAY LADIES 10th June, Ladies played an 18 hole Flag competition for trophies donated by Mary Pidgeon. Winner, Christine Snars, 19th Fairway; Runner-up, Collette Rynne, 17th hole.

Other scores: Avril Millard 17th Green, Gloria Moore 16th hole, Mary Pidgeon 16th fairway.

24th June, Ladies will play Vice President’s Day, an 18 hole American Foursomes competition for a trophy donated by Mavis Wright.

Names in by 8.45am with hit-off from 9am. All welcome.

FRIDAY HACKERS 12th June, 12 hole Stableford competition. Winner, John Davis 33; Runner-up, Ralph Snars 25. Rundowns: Mitch Gillam 25, Greg Andrews 22, John Keleher 22, Tony Gillam 21. Other scores: Evan Caldwell 20, Bill Bailey 20, David McAuley 20, Christine Snars 19, Mal Cox 19, Adrian Hilton 19, Grant Humble 19, Greg Dalgliesh 17, Andrew Imhoff 14, Ian Jones 12, John Harper 10, Tony Sheahan 8.

Hackers is on every Friday with hit-off from noon to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

SATURDAY SLASHERS 13th June, competition was an 18 hole Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winner, Jake Castles 41 points; Runnerup, Evan Caldwell 35.

Rundowns: Darren Hedges 31, Neil Brown 31. Other scores: John Baxter 30, Col Hoey 30, Dan Hoey 30, Ken Turner 30, Rougan Geraghty 29, Gary Riddle 28, David Robins 27, Daniel “Spanky” Hedges 25.

20th June, Clifton Courier Challenge, 4th round. 18 hole Stableford competition (time sheet).

SUNDAY SWINGERS 14th June, no golf was played due to the rain.

21st June, 27 hole Mixed Foursomes competition, time sheet only. Contact Darren to get your tee time.

Players tee times will be sent out in an email later in the week. No other competition will be held on this day other than the Foursomes.

If you want to play golf it will be a social game only with Foursomes players given right of way. Players are encouraged to turn up and have a competition game on the Saturday.

CLUB ROSTER Mowing: Rougan Geraghty.

GOLF AT CLIFTON DURING CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS On Saturdays and Sundays, time sheet only.

Contact Darren on 0411 960 393, email djhedgesgolf@gmail.com or Facebook messenger/Clifton Golf Club page message for available tee times.

LOCAL RULES A reminder to all players playing competition golf on Saturdays and Sundays, we are playing preferred lie fairways in play only and there will be no “Gimmies”.

CLUBHOUSE Enter the clubhouse via the front door.

Players and visitors are to make use of the hand sanitiser supplied as you walk in before touching any computer screens, fridge doors etc.

ALCOHOL Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed whilst

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sitting at the dining tables inside the clubhouse and only alcohol sold at bar can be consumed.

No alcohol is permitted to be consumed on the golf course.

No alcohol is to be brought to the club.

Bill Bailey, Darren and all members are to ensure that all players respect the governments restrictions.

PLAY Sanitised cards will be made available to players prior to play.

Do not congregate in more than 20 in a group at the club.

Keep 1.5 metre physical distance at all times.

Flags are not to be touched or removed.

They are to stay in the hole even when chipping or

putting.

No rakes (preferred lie in bunker).

All prizes will be club vouchers and golf ball rundowns given out to players in the following days.

No presentations to be done on the day.

All club members who are playing social golf are required to still pay the $5 social fee.

Providing we continue to follow these restrictions, we have a good case to continue playing.

Let’s do the right thing to protect each other and our golf club.

Thanking you all for your patience and support at this time.

- Darren Hedges and Gary Riddle

Seniors Week goes virtual in 2020

Queensland is changing things up for the 60th anniversary of Seniors Week, with a new format to deliver events.

Minister for Seniors things they enjoy.

Coralee O’Rourke said some “It’s important to key changes this year would remember that even though mean this important event some restrictions are easing, could be celebrated by all not everything is yet back Queenslanders, young and to how it was before the old. pandemic,” said Mrs “We were originally O’Rourke. looking forward to having an “In acknowledgement of entire month of celebrations this, we will be deferring in August to mark the 60th our usual Seniors Week anniversary of Seniors Week, grants until 2021, when but the COVID-19 pandemic the community can take has unfortunately had an full advantage of coming impact on those plans,” Mrs together again in person.”

O’Rourke said.

Mrs O’Rourke said “As the theme says, we she hoped the online will still be Celebrating format would encourage Queensland Seniors, with the participation from seniors usual week-long celebration right across Queensland, which will take place from including those in remote or 15-23 August. regional areas.

“We will also be making “This will open up some changes to ensure Seniors Week to people who people can participate ordinarily wouldn’t be able and engage in the safest to travel and experience way possible while this kind of community acknowledging social celebration,” Mrs O’Rourke distancing requirements.” said.

Recent advice from the Virtual events and Chief Health Officer has performances can now indicated that Queensland be registered at www. seniors can leave their homes qldseniorsweek.org.au or by and start going back to the phoning 3316 2908.

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Recent rainfall could FHA support improved benefit local crops

The 25mm of rain Clifton district received on the weekend could benefit established planted crops and facilitate further planting according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) June Crop Report.

It’s a good start to the area in 2020-21. cast to increase significantly month for local farmers Summer crop production to 1.4 million tonnes from the who could expect more rain in Queensland is estimated drought affected production than usual from June to to have fallen by 65% in in 2019–20.

August.

2019–20 to 461,000 tonnes, The area planted to The report says the largely reflecting significant barley is forecast to outlook released by the falls in grain sorghum increase significantly to Bureau of Meteorology on production.

140,000 hectares, reflecting June 4 predicted winter Production of grain more favourable planting rainfall to be above average sorghum in Queensland is conditions in southern for most cropping regions in estimated to have fallen by Queensland compared to Queensland.

72% in 2019–20 to 260,000 this time last year.

The area planted to winter tonnes.

Average yield is expected crops in Queensland is also Area planted to wheat is to be close to the 10-year forecast to more than double forecast to more than double average to 2019–20 and in 2020-21 compared to the in 2020–21 to 900,000 tonnes. barley production is forecast drought affected planted Wheat production is fore- to increase to 280,000 tonnes.

Production of grain sorghum was estimated to have fallen by 70% in 2019-20.

Biosecurity Surveillance Program

Toowoomba Region Councillors have approved the proposed 2020/21 Biosecurity Surveillance Program which gives authorisation for Council’s Pest Management Officers to enter private properties in the region to check for compliance and undertake surveillance.

The program is required presence of invasive Broxburn, Gowrie Mountain under the Biosecurity biosecurity matter and/or and Charlton.

Act 2014 and was put receipt of complaint.

The recently approved forward unanimously by Where it is necessary to program will begin on July the Toowoomba Regional enter a property in order 1 and conclude on June Council (TRC) Environment to complete an inspection, 30. and Community Committee Council will make every The program will also members. effort to contact the owner need to be put through the In meeting these require- and obtain their permission TRC Ordinary Meeting this ments, Council is required to enter. week. to undertake Biosecurity Unlike previous program For more information Surveillance Programs to periods, the Council will be on restricted pests and ensure that landholders are focusing on the entire region weeds and landholder meeting their obligations as a “priority surveillance responsibilities go to: regarding managing area”. w w w. t r. q l d . g o v. a u / invasive biosecurity matter.

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Drive to the conditions warn Clifton Police

Clifton Police are urging residents to drive to the conditions after a female driver from Clifton ran off the road and into a fence due to thick fog on Monday morning.

The woman was turning off Clifton/Gatton Road to take the back road to Allora when reduced visibility caused by fog caused her to miss the turn.

Clifton Police Senior Constable Tyson Morris said drivers need make sure they’re driving to the conditions.

“We are urging motorists to drive to the conditions especially in the cooler weather months,” he said.

“Motorists should be utilising their fog lights when appropriate and reducing their speed whenever visibility is an issue.

“Recently we have had some issues with wandering stock and the fog has provided another increased risk of hazard,”

Senior Constable Morris said.

STOLEN VEHICLE Police are still searching for a man who evaded them in a stolen vehicle last Wednesday.

Clifton and Cambooya crews were conducting mobile patrols in the town of Nobby when they detected the stolen vehicle.

Police then attempted to intercept the driver on Clifton/Felton Road however the male suspect evaded them.

The vehicle was located outside an address in Pittsworth but the search for the man is ongoing.

DRUG CHARGES A short time after the previous incident police observed a second suspect

vehicle in the in the Nobby area.

They intercepted the vehicle and found a quantity of methamphetamine and drug utensils upon their search.

A 23-years-old male and a 26-years-old female from Inglewood were both issued with fines for drug offences and will appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on August 26.

RIGHT: Clifton police are urging road users to slow down after a lack of visibility caused a female driver to crash in Clifton earlier this week.

Rule changes permit married women in State Showgirl Awards

After much consideration of all stakeholders, the Board of Queensland Ag Shows has announced that it has finalised a review of the rules of the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl Awards hosted by Queensland Ag Shows.

For the 2021 State Finals, will be replaced with the Showgirl Awards. prior to hosting a Showgirl the below Conditions of following Condition of “We firmly believe that competition of which the Entry currently reading: Entry: this change will increase winner will represent their

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An entrant the opportunity for shows agricultural show at the 2021 be unmarried, aged from 18 can be any woman who is to further engage with all Sub Chamber Finals next to 28 years inclusive as of an Australian citizen and members of their community year,” the general manager the 1st August in the year who resides in Queensland, or though the Showgirl of Queensland Chamber of competition. The Awards who is closely affiliated with competition, particularly of Agricultural Societies, are open to women born in a Queensland Agricultural the engagement of young Trevor Beckingham said.

Australia or Australia Citizens Show, aged between 18 and women who are married or “There will be no

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At the direction of the Clerk of the Parliament the Condamine Electorate Office will only be taking enquires via phone, email and online.

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