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The Clifton Show will be going ahead in 2021 but it’s going to be a busy few months for the Clifton Show Society. depend on costs and may not even end up happening. Unfortunately the only other alternative is the trusty pen and paper but this is something Mrs Saville said will need to be monitored heavily, with the show at risk of being shut down if people don’t list their full contact details. So far the only event which will be cancelled is the Championship Dog Show, with Mrs Saville citing a COVID-safe plan from Dogs Queensland that was basically unworkable at Clifton under the current conditions. “We would like to run all of our events but it may not be possible,” she said. “The whip cracking will be on the weekend before because that’s easy for us to manage as a single
Show secretary Adele Saville knows it won’t be easy but said co-operation will be key in making sure the event goes ahead safely. “We just felt that Clifton needs an event like this because there hasn’t been anything in a long time and we want to bring everyone together again,” she said. “We are going to need the community support to be able to do this, both volunteer-wise and attendance-wise. “We have to make everything viable,” Mrs Saville said. The Show Society will be looking into getting a QR code for those with smart phones to scan upon arrival, but they admit this won’t suit everyone. This, however, will
event.” The Clifton group will be one of a number of show societies that will attend a regional workshop on November 27 to discuss plans for the 2021 event. Mrs Saville said there will be more information on what events will be going ahead after the meeting. “We will have a better idea of what events will be happening and we can start
looking for volunteers then,” she said. The Clifton Show will be held on February 12, 13 and 14.
ALLORA SHOW ALSO GOING AHEAD
It will be all go for the Allora Show Society as well which will be holding its show on February 5 and 6. President Mark Pillar said it’s a relief to have finally made a decision.
“There’s a little bit more pressure on us than normal as you’d expect,” he said. “We’ve been sitting out waiting for the rules and regulations to relax a bit before we made the call. “Everyone has been crying out for it because they want to go somewhere and do something.” It’s now a matter of finding the volunteers to make the event feasible.
Mr Pillar is calling on members of the community to help out where they can. “All the help we can get will be much appreciated,” he said. “We’re going to try and run as close as possible to out normal schedule but because of social distancing we may have to sacrifice a few things.” Mr Pillar can be contacted on 0447 161 090.
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Member for Condamine Pat Weir was elevated to the shadow cabinet after the LNP revealed the team to lead it into the next election. Mr Weir was named Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. He said he was honoured by the appointment. “I am very honoured to be asked to be the Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy,” Mr Weir said. “We have just been through an election campaign where we unfortunately came second. “All policies will be reviewed and I will go through what we put forward in the last election. “What I believe we will go forward with and what
might need to be modified will be looked at. “I spent last term as deputy chairman of the committee, so all bills that come into house and legislation has gone through our committee.” Mr Weir said his past experience should bode well for him in the new role. “I have had a long involvement in all issues regarding natural resources, through the committee and through the shadow minister and minister.” RIGHT: Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Pat Weir.
Progress Association to host Christmas event
In wake of the annual Clifton Christmas Party being cancelled, the Clifton Progress Association has decided to host a smaller Christmas-themed event at the Clifton Railway Station on Saturday, December 19. Station co-ordinator Maureen Mitchell said the Progress Association will be hosting an Open Day at the station to give residents a chance to catch up and get in the Christmas spirit. “Due to the uncertainty of 2020, the Progress Association had to make the decision a while ago not to go ahead with the usual Christmas Party,” she said. “A lot of planning goes into this event and the organisation was never going to be guaranteed of it being able to take place. “For this reason a small, scaled back event is being organised for people to be able to drop into the Clifton Railway Station, at a time convenient to them. “The children will receive a free lucky dip and ice block, there will be some It’s been a while since the markets have been at the station but there will finally be some market stalls, the chance to activity come Christmas time. win prizes with our lucky envelopes, sausage sizzle chance to win prizes with and district with a huge Monday between 9am and 2pm. and cuppa with Christmas lucky envelopes that will be array of Christmas lights. available for purchase. Enter the Christmas Lights Make sure your lights cake or shortbread.” If you are planning to Competition by submitting are turned on, on Tuesday, CUPPA AT THE STATION Cuppa at the Station will attend, phone 0418 790 083 your entry form at The December 15, for judging be back on Monday, so the volunteers will Clifton Courier office by that night. Winners will be December 7, after a long be aware of how many Friday, December 4. to expect for food The entry form can be announced at Christmas break due to COVID. found on page 6. at the Railway Station on Head to the Railway purposes. Social distancing must You can also pick one up Saturday, December 19, at Station and enjoy a social be adhered to at both events. at the station Friday to approximately 1pm. morning. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS There will be lovely COMPETITION Christmas goodies to have SPECIALISING IN Let’s light up the town with your cuppa and a
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Young Toowoomba Region tertiary students with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits are encouraged to apply for the 2021 W. H. Groom scholarship. The Toowoomba Regional “Apart from the Council (TRC) scholarship recognition associated with winner will receive $5000 in the scholarship, the half-yearly payments. monetary prize is designed TRC Finance and Business to help with a student’s Strategy portfolio leader course costs.” Cr Kerry Shine said eligible The prize will be applicants must be between awarded at Council’s 18 and 24 and in their second Toowoomba Australia Day or third year of full-time ceremony, pending future study at TAFE Queensland announcements about 2021 South West or the University event arrangements. of Southern Queensland. Applications close on “The selection require- Monday, December 7. ments cover a student’s Application forms can first and/or second-year be downloaded from www. academic achievement and tr.qld.gov.au/groomscholarship their record of community The scholarship was service in arts, sport or established in 2004 to charitable groups,” Cr Shine mark the centenary of said. Toowoomba’s proclamation “Applicants must have as a city and to honour graduated from a the achievements of Toowoomba Region high Toowoomba’s first mayor, school and need to prove William Henry Groom. they attended high school in W. H. Groom served a the region for a minimum of total of seven terms as two years. mayor from 1861 and “Students also need to was elected to represent indicate their willingness to the municipality in continue full-time study in the Queensland Colonial 2021. Government. “The scholarship is a He was elected to great way to acknowledge represent the Darling Downs the academic and civic in the first Commonwealth achievements of a young Parliament and was person who is contributing responsible for much of the to their community. town’s early development.
Sommerfield supports Sale Trail
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Updates from the Toowoomba Region Community events The warm weather of spring makes it a great time to get out and explore. Here are some events for you to enjoy. Garage Sale Trail – 21 and 22 November Australia’s largest garage sale weekend is the perfect opportunity to grab a bargain or a unique gift for Christmas. For more information visit the events register. Free Movie Night – Miracle on 34th Street Enjoy a night out with the family to watch this magical movie. Millmerran Downs – 20 November, 7 – 9pm. Hodgson Vale – 27 November, 7 – 9pm. For more details on these and other events, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events
Toowoomba Regional Council’s libraries have moved to the next stage of the re-opening of libraries as of Monday this week. With the easing of COVID “There will be increased restrictions, libraries will access to public computers see increased services and and newspapers will extension of operating hours. again be provided for our At Clifton, the library is customers. now open on Tuesdays, “The meeting rooms at Wednesdays and Thursdays Oakey, Clifton and Yarraman from 9.30am to 1pm and libraries will be available to from 2pm to 4.30pm. the public under COVID-19 The meeting room is also safety requirements. now available. “Customers can also TRC Library and Cultural continue to return their Services portfolio leader borrowed items to our return Cr Tim McMahon said the chutes. easing of restrictions finds Cr McMahon said the us another step closer to staged re-opening of library normality. buildings and services “There will also be some includes practical measures extra service offerings and to help residents comply the extension opening hours with the updated health across all libraries based on a instructions. community needs basis,” Cr “The easing of restrictions McMahon said. is in line with the state “The next stage will see government’s staged the relaxation of time limits, COVID-19 Roadmap to including the removal of Easing Restrictions,” Cr 30-minute browsing. McMahon said.
Council meetings
The next Committee Meetings of Council will be held 8 and 9 December commencing at 9am. All meetings are held at The Annex, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba and are now livestreamed via our website, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/meetings
Mayor’s over 80s Christmas greeting Registrations are closing on 20 November for our over 80s of the Region to receive a special Christmas greeting from the Mayor and Councillors including a personalised Christmas Card. If you know someone that normally attends our annual Mayor’s over 80s Christmas party register them today by calling us or complete an online form at www.tr.qld.gov.au/over80s
Be prepared
We’re no stranger to storms, floods and fire. Prepare your home and have an emergency action plan in place so you’re ready to act quickly during an emergency. For tips on preparing your home and developing an action plan visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/beprepared
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With the range of COVID-19 restrictions that have been experienced this year, it’s good to get a chance to enjoy an outing with the family, and that’s just what will be happening at Pilton next week. The Pilton Soldiers’ Peter Vernon will provide Memorial Hall and Pilton music. State School will be staging COVID-19 restrictions their traditional annual will be in place. Christmas Tree and Concert Gifts for children are to on Friday week, 27th be placed under the tree and November, at the Hall. must not exceed $10 in value. Features will include a Organisers are hoping raffle, bar, barbecue tea, a to see a good turn out for the visit from Santa Claus and event, which starts at 6pm.
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CHOOKS BEWARE! To the Editor, Just want to see if any other Chook owners know about this strange law. Last week we were issued with a Compliance Notice by TRC (Toowoomba Regional Council) that states: ”the enclosure in which the birds are kept is not located less than 2m from side and rear boundaries of the premises.” We keep our poultry at the rear of our premises [1,214 square metre block] which are confined by a large coop at night and are allowed to roam freely during the day in part of our backyard. So to comply with TRC rules we must erect a fence at least 2m from existing fence on rear and side boundaries. Can anyone explain why a chook cannot roam freely with in my own property. Some residential property are permitted to have goats or sheep and don’t have to meet the same requirements under this Subordinate Law. I am not talking about Roosters but gentle old chooks. Please be aware. Donna Maher, Clifton
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Mayor meets with up and coming leaders
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio visited Ramsay State School last Thursday to chat with school leaders from around the district about what it takes to show leadership at every level. Students and teachers from Ramsay State School, Emu Creek State School, Cambooya State School, Vale View State School, Wyreema State School and Wellcamp State School were in attendance. Mayor Antonio reflected on his childhood and spoke about his time learning at a one-teacher school at Captain’s Mountain. Students were all ears as the Mayor spoke about what it meant to be a leader and how difficult 2020 has been for him and his fellow Councillors. He said it was important for students to understand that every one of them has the capability to lead. “It’s good for them to understand that I’m just an ordinary guy,” he said. “I wasn’t born to rule, I didn’t come from a chardonnay set, I’m just an The teachers took every opportunity to have a chat with Mayor Paul Antonio as well. average guy with a moderate Wyreema State School principal Bronwyn Bretz snapped a selfie with the mayor and education,” Mayor Antonio Wyreema school leaders Toby, Ella and Emma. For them, as with most schools, 2020 has said. been a very unique and challenging year for them.
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Public nuisance cops hefty fine
A Clifton man was slapped with a $1200 fine after he was involved in an altercation at a licensed premises on Saturday morning. Clifton Police attended a SPEEDING FINE Norman Street address but A man was caught found the man had left the travelling at 135km/h property. in a 100km/h zone on He was issued with two the Cunningham Highway public nuisance notices at Karara on Saturday when police eventually afternoon, around 4 o’clock. caught up with him at He was subsequently around 3am on Saturday. fined $622.
TRC begins preparation of new Planning Scheme
Strategic planning is progressing to ensure the Toowoomba Region remains an attractive lifestyle destination that caters for employment and population growth that is forecast for the next 30 years.
Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Planning and Development Committee has recommended that Council formally resolves to make a new Planning Scheme. Mayor Paul Antonio said the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme was Council’s key plan for the region’s future development and shaped many of our prized lifestyle attributes. “Our region’s population is expected to increase by an additional 54,000 people over the next 25 or so years and it is important for Council to reshape our formative strategies that will provide clear planning policies and direction for residents and the development industry,” Mayor Antonio said. “The new plan will ensure Council continues to meet community needs and expectations for urban land, employment and recreational opportunities well into the future; as well as aligning with state planning land use and economic development policy. “The Toowoomba Region has many enviable lifestyle attributes, from our parks and open spaces, the special character of our rich heritage across Toowoomba city and our regional towns and our established infrastructure, that attracts people to live, work, play and study here.
“We need to plan today to ensure that these features are available and enjoyed by new residents and successive generations. “Since the current Planning Scheme came into effect, the region has seen numerous major infrastructure projects completed, such as the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport and the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, in addition to advanced planning for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail and a new Toowoomba Hospital in the city’s north. “Ongoing development and expansion plans for major transport and logistics enterprises, technology and food manufacturing businesses at the Toowoomba Trade Gateway and other centres will create new jobs and domestic and international trade opportunities. “We need to have the best planning guidelines to attract and facilitate future growth and protect our natural environment.” TRC Planning and Development Committee Acting Chair Cr Bill Cahill said the new Planning Scheme was one component of a broader program of strategic investigations that formed part of Council’s Toowoomba Region Futures program. Cr Cahill said the new
suite of work would establish a foundation plan that would determine how future growth would be managed, an infrastructure plan for servicing projected growth and a regulatory framework for guiding development in accordance with the growth plan. “Work will progress early in 2021 and there will be multiple opportunities for the community and interested stakeholders to have a say about the future of the region. “The new Planning Scheme will be prepared over four stages and is expected to be operational in late 2024,” Cr Cahill said. “In December 2019, Council considered a report on the major review of
the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme and resolved to prepare a new planning scheme to address the findings of the review. “The review found that the current Planning Scheme had served the community well, but it could more clearly define a plan for growth along with policies that underpin such a plan. “The review also found that the Planning Scheme needs to recognise differences that need to be applied when assessing regulation of development in greater Toowoomba (South East Queensland) and the rest of the region. “Council will continue to develop these key strategic projects that influence and contribute to our liveability.”
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AUGUST BUNDLES 150x75 - $335 $6/LEN 200x75 $440 • 2.4M GALV.$45/LEN $45/LEN- 19 LENS 100x50 - $170 • BUNDLES 64 LENS 125x65 $231 - $335 2.4M/LENS • 2.5M - BLACK PAINTED - $50/LEN 100x50 - $170 •200x75 38 X 38 X 3 PTD 90MM O.D X 4.9MM WALL 12m AUGUST BUNDLES ONLY - 19 LENS 150x75 • $6/LEN 38 X 38 X- 64 3 PTD - $440 • 2.4M/LENS BUNDLES LENS • 2.5M - BLACK PAINTED $50/LEN 12m 75x40 $165 125x65 - $231 150x75 $335 AUGUST BUNDLES ONLY 19 LENS 125x65 $231 90MM O.DO.D X X4.9MM WALL 90MM 4.9MM WALL $6/LEN 200x75 - $440 • 2.5M - BLACK PAINTED - $50/LEN • BUNDLES 64 LENS 12m - • 2.4M/LENS BUNDLES - 64 LENS 75x40 $165 100x50200x75 $6/LEN -$100ONLY - 19 LENS AUGUST BUNDLES 150x75 - $335 150x75 $220 - $440 $335 75x40 -- $165 100x50 $220 125x65 $300 12m 2.4M/LENS • 2.5M - BLACKONLY PAINTED - $50/LEN AUGUST -$90 • 2.5M -BUNDLES BLACK PAINTED - $50/LEN - 19 LENS $6/LEN 200x75 $440 $6/LEN 200x75 - $440 100x50 $220 2.4M/LENS 125x65 $300 150x75 - $435 12m 75x40 - $165 BUNDLESONLY ONLY --1919LENS AUGUSTAUGUST BUNDLES LENS 150x75 $435 200x7575x40 -- $300 $560 - $165 2.4M/LENS 125x65 12m 2.4M/LENS 100x50 - $220 12m 150x75 - $435 200x75 $560 - $220 75x40 TOP HAT100x50 ROOF BATTENS 200x75 - $560 $165 - $300 75x40 125x65 - $165 TOP HAT125x65 ROOF BATTENS $300 100x50 Size Thick Price/m - $220 Murgon QLD 150x75 - $435 100x50 - $220 TOP HAT ROOF BATTENS Size Thick Price/m 22mm 150x75 .42 $3 - $435 Murgon QLD 125x65 $300 - $560 200x75 Size Thick Price/m 22mm .42 $3 40mm .55 $6 • 10’ - $80 • 12’ - $90 125x65 - $300 Murgon QLD NathanWebber 200x75 - $560 150x75 $435 22mm .42 $3 40mm .75 .55 $6 • 10’ -•$80 • 12’ - $90 14’ - $110 64mm $9 NathanWebber M: 0439 751 880 150x75 - $435 - $560 BATTENS TOP HAT ROOF 14’ - $110 40mm .55 $6 64mm 200x75 .75 $9 • 10’ -•$80 • 12’ - $90 1.00 $12 NathanWebber E: M:ncwebber79@live.com 0439 751 880 TOP HAT ROOF BATTENS • 14’ - $110 200x75 - $560 64mm .75 $9 1.00 $12 96mm $11 Size Thick Price/m E: QBSA 1019843 M:ncwebber79@live.com 0439 751 880 Murgon QLD TOP ROOF BATTENS 64mm 1.00HATThick $12 96mm Size .75 $11 Price/m QBSA 1019843 E: ncwebber79@live.com Murgon QLD 22mm$14 .42 $3 96mm 22mm .75 $11 1.00 $14 1.20 $17 QBSA 1019843 .42 $3 Size Thick Price/m Murgon QLD 40mm $6 TOP HAT ROOF BATTENS 0’ - $80 • 12’ - $90 96mm 1.00 $14 1.20 $17 .55 120mm .70 $15 NathanWebber 40mm .55 $6 • 10’ $80 • 12’ $90 22mm .42 $3 NathanWebber • 14’ - $110 Thick Price/m 64mm .75 $9 Size 96mm 1.20 $17 120mm .70 $15 1.00 $16 Murgon QLD 14’ - M: $110 .75 40mm .55 $6 • 10’ -•$80 • 12’0439 - $90 751 880 120mm64mm .70 $15 1.00$9 1.00 $16 M: 0439 751 880 64mm $12 NathanWebber 22mm .42 $3 ncwebber79@live.com 1.00 $12 • 14’ - E: $110 120mm64mm 1.00 $16 .75 E: 96mm .75 $9 $11 40mm M:ncwebber79@live.com 0439 751 880 .55 $6 • 10’ - $80 • 12’ - $90 QBSA 1019843 96mm $11 NathanWebber 64mm .75 1.00 QBSA 1019843 E: ncwebber79@live.com 96mm 1.00$12 $14 64mm • 14’ - $110 .75 $9 96mm 1.00 $14 .75 $11 M: QBSA 04391019843 751 880 96mm 1.20 $17 64mm 1.00 $12 96mm 1.20 $17 1.00 $14 E: ncwebber79@live.com 120mm .70 $15 120mm $15 96mm .75 $11 96mm .70 1.20 $17 QBSA 1019843 120mm 1.00 $16 120mm .70 1.00 $16 $15 96mm 1.00 $14 120mm 1.00 $16 96mm 1.20 $17
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Back Plains retain shield
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Back Plains State School have secured first place for the Annual Back Plains Speech competition held on Friday, November 6. Five schools competed in the competition including Clifton State School, Nobby State School, Emu Creek State School, St Francis De Sales School and Back Plains State School. Three students from each school were chosen to deliver a speech on a topic of their choice to win over the judges. Judges on the day were Linda Mantova, representing David Littleproud, Keiran Carson, a teacher at Clifton State High School, and Sarah Rossiter, representing Toowoomba Regional Council. From right to left are: first place - Jed Sweet Back Plain State School, second place - Tilly Judd from St Francis de Sales, third place - Frank Espana Clifton State School and highly commended - Lucy Armstrong Clifton State School. Judges are Keiran Carson, Linda Mantova and Sarah Rossiter.
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BACKFLOW ACCREDITED Clifton’s Joffre Bell, Ted Carey and Gavin Smith proudly displaying their medals of service at the Clifton Remembrance Day Service last Wednesday.
Clifton artists having a hoot
Six independent artists from around the Clifton district are showcasing their skills with an owl themed art display in the Clifton Library. ‘Whatta Hoot’ will be on show until December 22, with most pieces available for sale. One of the artists, Rhonda Jenner, said the display took about six weeks to create. She said the group had already seen a fair bit of interest in their work. “We have had a really good response from people that have already been through,” Rhonda said. “We’ve already sold a few of the pieces including some of my unique owls (pictured in the centre of the image to the right). “People can come in, pick up an easy Christmas present and help support something local and something unique.” The exhibit is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Artists Angie Hart, Krissy Bange, Kerry Chant and Rhonda Jenner proudly displaying Thursday from 10am to 1pm just a few of the many pieces on offer. Absent artists are Verlie Cashin and Margaret and 2pm to 4pm. Clinton-Kemp.
THE FEDERAL COALITION GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN WILL CREATE JOBS, REBUILD OUR ECONOMY AND SECURE AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE. CREATING JOBS • The JobMaker Hiring Credit will provide an incentive of up to $200 a week for employers to hire new workers aged 16-35. • Establishing the $1 billion JobTrainer fund to create free and low-cost training places for school leavers and job seekers.
RECOVERY IN OUR REGIONS
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• $2 billion in concessional loans to help farmers overcome drought. • A further round of the Building Better Regions Fund. • Funding to support regional tourism.
LOWER TAXES FOR HOUSEHOLDS & BUSINESSES • Putting more money into the pockets of Australian households with a tax cut backdated to 1 July 2020. • Helping 99% of businesses to immediately write off the full value of any eligible asset.
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SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE • $645 million in measures to support Australian exporters. • $2 billion in new funding to build vital water infrastructure including dams, weirs and pipelines.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall Annual Christmas Tree and Concert to be held at hall on 27th November commencing 6pm all welcome. Book launch. My memories of Nobby in the Forties and Fifties will be held at the barn, Nobby Hotel on 5th December 10am to 12 noon. Launch at 11am. Contains Nobby pictures and school groups. All welcome. Olive Shooter. Inquire to 0428 226 085 or 4666 3474.
FOR SALE Camper Trailer with toolbox, kitchenette, water tank also comes with an enclosed annex. In very good condition. Price $4,000. Ring 0427 176 556.
TED & CAM’S POSTS & RAILS SUPPLIERS OF FENCE POSTS
All sizes • Good Iron Bark • Sawn Timber Also Cypress Pine Best Prices
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Casual Labour - Required for onion grading work & forklift drivers - licenced. November – December 2020. Nobby Qld. Phone & leave a message 0484 566 726.
MEETINGS Clifton Show Society IncAnnual General Meeting Thursday 3rd December Recreations Grounds 7.30pm
SERVICES
Bee Swarms Collected - Local area, call Chris on 0409 219 806.
COLD ROOM HIRE Phone Janette 0409 495 514.
MASKELL TOWING & TRANSPORT - 5M x 2.1M tilt slide - 3.5 TON capacity. History of project cars, small tractors & machinery (find us on FACEBOOK), Contact Dave Maskell on 0418 138 653
• Household • Commercial • Termites Pauline Webb B.Comm NEXT VISIT TO CLIFTON
26th Nov OPERATING FROM 55-57 King Street, Clifton (Next door to Gillies Meats)
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GARAGE SALE 21st & 22nd November (9am - 2pm) Beutel Road, Clifton (signs will be out) household furniture, garden items, push bikes, electric fencing, hayfeeder, troughs, ute toolbox and more.
WANTED TO BUY • Tractors • Farm Machinery • Earthmoving equipment • Cherry Pickers. Dead or alive! Cash paid! Phone 0423 204 218.
WANTED TO BUY
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• Accident & Breakdown • Qld Tpt Dept Licenced • All Insurance Companies • Local & Interstate • Machinery Transport • Container Transport • On Site Container Storage
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Closing Date for all positions is 11.45pm, 30 November 2020
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For full details about these positions, and how to apply, please go to the Jobs section of Council’s website www.tr.qld.gov.au
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Wednesday,November 18, 2020
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Peeps into the Past just a t t hough WITH GUEST COLUMNIST
SHIRALEE RUDOLPH Inappropriate sentencing can have long-lasting implications. One year my three sisters and I were given the ultimate Christmas gift. Santa had left us a petrol-operated go-kart. I still remember the excitement and awe we felt as we raced out the flyscreen door to see this beautiful piece of machinery waiting for us. We were the happiest girls in Hinz Street (pay no mind to the fact that we were the ONLY girls on Hinz Street). We spent hours hooning around in that baby. Friends, aunties, uncles, cousins… pretty much everyone we knew would love coming around to take her for a spin. It was true, the go-kart brought many happy memories, but not without some heartache. Our parents are not particularly strict. They let us watch The Craft before we were 10, they were not sticklers for homework or bedtimes, and they always let us go to sleepovers and parties. However, as I would soon learn, some of their rules were made to be followed. There is quite a considerable age difference between the eldest and youngest Maguire sisters. While we older three were able to cruise around as we pleased, supervision was required if we wanted to take the youngest on the go-kart. The eldest sister can be a bit of a rule-breaker; and at that time had a reputation for doing what she pleases with little concern for the consequences. She was 10-years-old and, don’t let her driving record fool you, she was a confident driver. With full knowledge of the supervision rule, one sunny spring day she decided to take our two-year-old sister on the go-kart sans parental regulation. She was acting like a lunatic, driving around the paddock at top speed. Granted, she did keep her arm across the younger sister lest she bounce right off the pleather seat. Still, I could not sit by and let this flagrant disregard for the rules fly. I had to call for authority. I raced inside to inform dad of her offence. Obviously, her joyride soon came to a halt. I was proud of myself. I had done the right thing… or so I had thought. Dad promptly handed down the orders. Suitably, the eldest was penalised with a one-week grounding. Chuffed with myself, I applauded this order. That was until Dad turned to me. He grounded me for two whole weeks; double the amount of the offending sister. Dad’s justification for such a sentence? “You don’t dob on ya mates.” This was ludicrous. How could Dad seriously think this was just? My sister knowingly broke the one rule of the gokart. I merely sought for this behaviour to be reprimanded. Now, maybe I am jaded or maybe I have always been passionate about just punishment. But some 22 years later and I still struggle with Dad’s message: if your friend is getting into mischief it is always better join in, regardless of the consequences; don’t trust authority; and never report bad behaviour. But perhaps he was on to something. If you provide unconditional support and back your friends no matter what, they will do the same for you. Being able to rely on your peers in troubling times has proved invaluable. I have amazing friends who I would trust with my life. Plus, you’re more likely to have fun yourself when you are actively participating in capers. And maybe Dad didn’t mean to imply that I shouldn’t trust authority, but to instead question it and, by extension, question everything. He has a point; curiosity really is the best learning tool. Finally, what Dad may have meant by discouraging reporting bad behaviour was to try deal with problems for yourself without always depending on someone else to do it for you. As an independent woman, I respect this message of self-sufficiency. Through his harsh punishment, Dad was encouraging me to be a trustworthy mate, a life-long learner and a capable independent woman… well, at least, that’s what I assume he was getting at. I’m sure he planned that all along. But while I appreciate the lessons Dad tried to teach me, I still don’t believe I should have received double the sentence of the perpetrator when all I did was snitch. I can’t recall if my older sister ever re-offended, but I can tell you that I still think twice before I tell on anyone. I guess the justice system really is an imperfect beast. The real moral of the story? No one likes a dobber. - Shiralee Rudolph
25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 23, 1995 NEW RAIL LINK WILL FINALLY END COLONIAL SYSTEM A planned inland rail freight link between Brisbane and Melbourne will help repair the British Colonial legacy of a hopelessly fragmented Australian rail system. Called the Inland Rail Bridge, the national gauge railway will link together the best parts of the old rail systems of Queensland, NSW and Victoria. «««««««« LABOR THREATENS INDEPENDENCE OF LOCAL COUNCILS The Labor Government had embarked on a deliberate campaign to reduce the traditional independence of local councils, Bruce Scott said today. Mr Scott, Shadow Minister for Local Government, said he was extremely disturbed at the level of Federal interference in areas which should be the responsibility of local government. «««««««« WHAT A BEAUTY! Bart Logan was the first to play the new pokies at the Diggers and Citizens Club, which opened for business on Tuesday. The smile on his face quickly disappeared as the machine gobbled up his coins with no return!
lack of leaders,” said Chief Dairy Cattle Steward, Mr G. Hinrichsen, at a well attended Show Committee meeting on Tuesday night. To try to remedy the situation, the meeting decided to offer the Clifton Boy Scouts Association a donation if the Boy Scouts would make their services available to lead cattle in the Grand Parade. «««««««« FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTED TO FILL VACANCY Mr R. B. A. Frizzell has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Allora Shire Council caused by the resignation of Mr N. Mullins. A candidate at the last election, Mr Frizzell lost his seat on the council
by two votes in one of the closest elections ever. Prior to this Mr Frizzell had served as a Councillor for 6 years.
75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 17, 1945 HIRSTGLEN SCHOOL The Hirstglen school has been re-opened with an enrolment of 14 after being closed for a number of years. Miss Mary Bange has been transferred from Pilton to Hirstglen. «««««««« ROLL OF HONOUR Advice is to hand that Pilot Officer Tom Lennie of Maryborough and formerly
of Pilton was killed in air operations over Germany. «««««««« WHEAT INTAKE With harvesting operations now in full swing and with favourable weather conditions prevailing, the intake of wheat at the Clifton receiving depot has stepped up considerably during the past week. For the week ended Thursday evening, a total of 19,000 bags was delivered and stacked, making the total to date 26,000 bags. «««««««« STACKER HANDLES 3,200 BAGS IN A DAY Stacker Jack Galvin registered a performance of merit when, on Friday, he stacked single-handed, 3,200 bags.
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50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 20, 1970 NEW PRINCIPAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL The current Principal of the Clifton State High School Mr C. E. Reisenletter, B.Sc., B.Ed., has been appointed Principal of the Oakey State High School. Mr E. C. Buckle, B.A., A.Ed., Deputy Principal of the Carinda State High School, has been appointed as the next Principal at Clifton. «««««««« ALLORA SHIRE TO CONSIDER ERECTING NEW SALEYARDS The Allora Shire Council will consider the erection of Municipal Saleyards in Allora, after a lengthy discussion in Committee at Tuesday’s Council meeting. «««««««« BOY SCOUTS TO BE ASKED TO LEAD CATTLE IN SHOW PARADE “It is disappointing that many cattle exhibitors are unable to parade their cattle in the Grand Parade due to
The March of the Dungarees snowballed as it went from Warwick through Allora, Clifton, Nobby, Greenmount, Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley to Brisbane, where it arrived on 30th November 1915 - 105 years ago. This was the scene at the official welcome in Albert Square, Brisbane. Photo, State Library of Queensland
100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 16, 1920
RECOGNISED An unusually interesting ceremony occurred during the progress of the Diggers’ Armistice anniversary celebrations in the Central Hall, Allora, on Thursday night. This was the presentation to Constable Michael Edward Harte, of Allora, of a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Humane Society of Australia, for his bravery in helping to rescue three children from imminent danger of drowning. The children, aged 12, 10 and 8, were paddling in the Barwon River, Mungindi when they were caught in
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CLIFTON BOWLS RESULTS Thursday 12th November, Night Bowls - sorry bet we have no results for this week Saturday 14th November, Veterans’ Singles: Round 1 - I. Jackson 22 defeated K. B. Muller 7; R. Kehl 2 defeated J. Cochrane 7; L. Smith 22 defeated K. Morris 12; N. Postle 21 defeated G. Knights 0. Round 2 - R. Kehl 21 defeated L. Smith 19; N. Postle 22
defeated I. Jackson 9. Final N. Postle 22 defeated R. Kehl 18. COMING EVENTS Night bowls happen every Thursday, 7pm start. Please try to be there by 6.45pm so that we can get the games started on time. Saturday 21st November, Social Bowls, 1pm start. - Mike Lyall, Publicity Officer, 0407 199 780
CLIFTON TENNIS SENIOR FIXTURES Week 6 Results: With our farmers out harvesting, we had quite a few stand-in players this week. For those players who backed up after competing in the Club Championship, very well done – it’s been a lot of tennis! Congratulations and welcome to Bec Rex, who played her first night of Senior Fixtures. It’s great to have you on board and to see you enjoying tennis. It Spin a Long Time (Shirley*, Casey, Sophie*, Louise, Bella, Jules) - 44 games (8 sets) - defeated You Just Got Served (Bec*, Jason K, Sam, Pru, Belinda, Emma) - 43 games (4 sets). Deucey Apples (Jason M, Andi*, Leigh, Susan, Alex, Terri Ann) - 47 games (8 sets) - defeated All That Racquet (Ted*, Stuart, Damien*,
Renee, Jess, Steph*) - 30 games (4 sets). (*Stand-in players) - Jason Manttan JUNIOR FIXTURES We were so fortunate to have it storm on Friday afternoon, so we didn’t get to play all of our fixtures for this last round. Rookies were able to have their full lesson with Jaeden and helpers, with some games thrown in! Rookie of The Week went to four players congratulations to Rhys Gascoyne, Annabelle Morris, Jaycee Taylor and Jensen Taylor. Well done to all! Next Friday, 20th November will be Junior Presentations, commencing at 4pm. All welcome. It’s an opportunity to reward our players for the season, and there will be a free barbecue. - Kellie Brady
At our weekly meet, we had 30 swimmers competing against each other, aiming to beat their own times. Our swimmers continue to challenge themselves, and this week we saw Charlotte have a go at swimming 25 metres in both freestyle and breaststroke, while Thomas P stepped up to 50 metres in Freestyle. Everyone is well and truly into the swing of things now, times have improved considerably since the beginning of the season, and PBs are getting tighter and harder to come by! In total, our swimmers set a combined total of 29 PBs across the four strokes.
Our biggest improvements were: Freestyle: Chelsea - 07.09 seconds (50 Metres), Charlie - 04.79 seconds (25 Metres), Austin - 03.69 seconds (25 Metres). Breaststroke: Sophie - 06.37 seconds (50 Metres), Isabelle - 04.53 seconds (50 Metres), Chelsea - 03.65 seconds (50 Metres). Backstroke: Isabelle - 07.75 seconds (50 Metres), Tilly 04.62 seconds (25 Metres), Charlie - 01.19 seconds (25 Metres). Butterfly: Bridget H - 05.90 seconds (50 Metres), Bailey - 04.12 seconds (50 Metres), Henry - 02.48 seconds (25 Metres). - Sarah Manttan
CLIFTON SWIMMING CLUB
Opportunity for junior cricketers
An event being hosted by Queensland Cricket during December in Toowoomba will present a chance for the region’s junior cricketers to meet new people and play with Master Blaster cricketers from other clubs. The event is part of The Brisbane Heat’s Cricket Queensland’s mascot “Heater” will be in Cricket Blast Christmas Cup. attendance. The opportunity is open The Master Blaster to anyone under 12, Christmas Cup - DDSWQ regardless of their cricket event will be held at skills. Heritage Oval on Friday The young players will 18th December from 4pm to have the chance to meet with 8.30pm. Master Blaster players from The cost is $40 a head. other clubs and associations Nominations close on in the Darling Downs and 16th December. South West zone and there To register, go to may be a chance to meet playcricket.com.au and search players from the Brisbane for Toowoomba (under the Heat, COVID-19 restrictions Toowoomba Cricket Blast permitting. hub).
CLIFTON GOLF CLUB
TUESDAY SPORTERS 10th November, 9 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Andrew Imhoff 24; Runner-up, Tony Gillam 23. Rundowns: Greg Andrews 19, John Keleher 19. Monthly mug winner, Andrew Imhoff 30 net. Other scores: Troy Gillam 19, Ken Turner 18, Graham Gregory 18, John Harper 16, George Kemble 15, Mal Cox 15, John Beard 15, Ian Jones 15, Grant Humble 15, Evan Caldwell 14, Greg Smith 13, Bruce Smith 13, Simon Lamont 12, John Davis 11, Mitch Gillam 9, James Ehrlich 6. Sporters is played every Tuesday, hit-off 11.30am to 2pm. WEDNESDAY LADIES 11th November, Ladies played an 18 hole Aggregate Bisque Stroke competition for the Vice Captain’s trophy, donated by June Kuhn. Winners, Gloria Moore & Jean Payne 167 (ocb); Runners-up, Vicki Brewer and Mary Pidgeon 167. 25th November, Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke competition for the Monthly Medal final. Also a 4BBB Stroke. Names in by 8am for hit-off at 8.15. All welcome. FRIDAY HACKERS 13th November, 12 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Ian Jones 27; Runner-up, Evan Caldwell 24. Rundowns: Adrian Barber 23, Mal Cox 22. Other scores: Mike Conway 19, Cameron Fiechtner 17, John Keleher 17, David McAuley 16, Greg Andrews 15, James Ehrlich 13. Hackers is on every Friday. Hit-off from noon to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play. SATURDAY SLASHERS 14th November, 18 hole Stableford competition for 8th Round of the Clifton Courier Challenge. Winner, Adrian Hilton 37; Runnerup, Simon Lamont 36. Rundowns: Dan Hoey 34, Paul Laverty 34. Pin shots: 3/12, Darren Hedges; 4/13, Jack Farrell; 6/15, Paul Laverty; 9/18, Paul Laverty. Other scores: Cameron Fiechtner 32, Evan Caldwell 32, Darren Hedges 31, Jack Farrell 30, James Ehrlich 29, Jim Miller 29, Steve Owen 28, David Robins 25, Jane Farrell 25. 21st November, Drop Bear Canvas sponsored Two person Ambrose competition (choice of partners). Names in prior to 11.15am for a shotgun start at 11.30. SUNDAY SWINGERS 15th November, 18 hole Aggregate Stableford competition (draw for partners), trophy donated by Vicki Brewer and Clifton Golf Club. Winners, Rob Imhoff and Graham Riddle 76; Runners-up, Jane Farrell and Greg Smith 73. Rundowns: Adrian Barber and Evan Caldwell 68, Collette Rynne and Jack Farrell 67, Darren Hedges and David Robins 65. Pin shots: 1/10, Rob Imhoff; 4/13
Men, Greg Andrews; 4/13 Ladies, Collette Rynne; 6/15, Collette Rynne; 7/16, Greg Andrews; 9/18, Rougan Geraghty. Other scores: Greg Andrews and Doug Macbeth 61, Bill Bailey and Michael Bowe 58, Jayden Peck and Glen Hogarth 58, Daniel Hedges and Darren Hedges 57, Lyster Rickert and Kev Meara 57, James Ehrlich and Gary Riddle 50, Genny Imhoff and Gail Riddle 47, John Beard and June Kuhn 46, Heather Hoey and Rougan Geraghty 43. 22nd November, 18 hole Stroke for a Club Trophy. Names in prior to 11.15am with a shotgun start at 11.30am. MEMBERS’ DRAW Winner, Agnes Wright, who was not present, so the draw jackpots to $20 this Sunday. CLUB ROSTER Bar: Rob & Genny Imhoff. Mowing: Paul Laverty. CHICKS ‘N’ STICKS Calling all Clifton Golf Club Ladies: The Longest Day 36 holes of golf in one day, Clifton Golf Club 19 December 2020. The Longest Day is an endurance golf marathon designed to test your skill, strength and stamina. The challenge is to successfully complete 36 holes from dawn to dusk and raise funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. In 2019 the Clifton Golf Club Men successfully completed The Longest Day 72 holes challenge, raising just under $3000 for the Cancer Council, so Ladies, let’s exceed this and set the bar higher for the Men in 2021. Please follow the link to register to join our team https:// www.longestday.org.au/join/ chicksnsticks Please feel free to contact Amanda on 0428 889 144 with any further questions. MyGOLF JUNIOR CLINICS. The Clifton Golf Club has commenced MyGOLF, the junior introductory program for golf. The remaining dates are as follows: 29/11/20, 6/12/20, 13/12/20, The 13th December will be the Christmas Break-up. The cost is $5 per session. Children must bring a hat and a water bottle. Equipment will be provided. The clinics are 45 minutes each, starting at 8am. A maximum of 6 kids per clinic due to MyGolf COVID restrictions. All participants must prebook and social distancing must be adhered to. For bookings and information please phone or text Rougan Geraghty, who is Clifton Golf Club’s MyGolf Coordinator, on 0433 983 839. GOLF AT CLIFTON ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TEE TIMES: The tee times for both standard Saturday and Sunday competitions will be: names in prior to
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11.15am for a shotgun start at 11.30, unless otherwise informed. LOCAL RULES: A reminder to all players playing competition golf on Saturdays and Sundays: We are playing preferred lie fairways in play only and no “Gimmies”. Free drop away from tree roots and bare patches (fairway in play only). All players are to use common sense and adhere to the current COVID-19 restrictions. Keep 1.5 metres physical distance at all times. Flags: Optional removal of flags is permitted. (Gloved hand advised). No rakes (Preferred lie in bunkers). CLUBHOUSE: Enter the
clubhouse via the front door. Players and visitors are required to sign in and to make use of the hand sanitiser supplied as you walk in before touching any computer screens, fridges etc. MATCHPLAYS: Players are reminded to be proactive in organising their Matchplay. Contact Darren for any phone numbers, handicaps or questions. Players to pay $5 for each Matchplay round. Good luck to all players. SOCIAL GOLF: All club members playing social golf are required to still pay the $5 social fee. - Darren Hedges
CENTRAL DOWNS CRICKET:
Nobby gains points from a forfeit
After a one week break for representative cricket, the Central Downs cricket action resumed on Sunday for the final games of Round 1 with Nobby picking up the points after Southbrook forfeited. KULPI vs. some help from Trent BOWENVILLE Mullins (36) and Luke Top of the table Bowenville Saddlier (35). travelled to Goombungee Fall of Wickets: 8, 62, 86, for the last Round 1 match 92, 107, 191, 206, 209, 211, against Kulpi, and after 212. losing the toss, the ‘Villians With the ball, Jacob were sent in to bat in what Cameron had a brilliant day was going to be a long and out, collecting a five-fer, hot day. 5/26 (8). After starting slowly, the Lachie Salgado, 2/26 (4); Bowenville young guns Ed McGinn, 1/6 (1); Jogger were able to set a score of Ellison, 1/22 (6); and Chris 3/248 in their 40 overs, Bauld, 1/24 (3) also grabbed with rising superstar Chaz wickets. Cheatley again leading the With a win in sight, way, carrying his bat for 95 Pittsworth were looking not out. good early on. Rahul Suresh (40) and Jordan O’Shea (30) led Mustafa Abbasi (69) assisted initially from the front, with to ensure the visitors were Chris Bauld (49) and Toby able to set a competitive Berrigan (24) picking up score. after his departure, however, Fall of Wickets: 14, 92, 235. a middle-lower order The small ground proved collapse sealed the Pelicans’ difficult for wicket takers, fate, with the young team with only Lachlan Campbell, falling short by 33 runs, 2 wickets for 51 runs off 7 bowled out for 179 in 38.3 overs, and Nick Spies, 1/27 overs. (6) claiming wickets. Fall of Wickets: 37, 60, 75, Coming in for the chase, 83, 144, 158, 160, 163, 169, Kulpi initially looked a 179. little unsettled in the searing It was an even spread heat, but soon found their amongst the bowlers, with feet. seven players getting a All of the top order was wicket. able to chip in, Corey Dioth Trent Mullins, 2/19 (6); (42), Marcus Frizzell (46), Dom Briggs, 2/22 (3); Adrian Newton (52) and Brendan Schaumburg, 2/3 Dave Sipple (64 not out) (2); James Sinclair, 1/39 making the chase seem (7), Mitch Albury, 1/31 (8); effortless as they smashed Mitch Fowler, 1/19 (6); and the bowlers around the Alex Kahler, 1/3 (1.3) all ground. assisted in the Millmerran The chase was ended defence. with two massive sixes NOBBY TAKES pumped over the side of SANDY HOOPERT each boundary by Dave MEMORIAL TROPHY Sipple. With the first round of Fall of Wickets: 62, 84, games in the books, the 165, 192. Sandy Hoopert Memorial Daly Guest kept his good Trophy for winners of the form with the ball, collecting first round went to Nobby, 2/43 (7). courtesy of the Southbrook Mustafa Abbasi was the forfeit at the weekend, only other wicket taker, edging out Bowenville by grabbing 2/22 (3). three points. PITTSWORTH vs. THIS SUNDAY’S MILLMERRAN CRICKET The game between The second round of Pittsworth and Millmerran matches commences this was a close one, with Sunday. Millmerran able to come out Nobby will play host to with a 33 run win. Kulpi on the Hodgsonvale Batting first, Millmerran Sports Club oval. set a score of 212, with the Southbrook will be at runs shared around amongst home to Pittsworth, while the team. Millmerran will play Mitch Albury was the Bowenville in Oakey. standout with 54 with - Brendan Cahill
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New plan is an important fall armyworm resource
Information about fall armyworm (FAW) and its management in grain crops has been consolidated into a reference document for use by Australian consultants and other industry professionals. Produced with investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the Fall Armyworm Continuity Plan was compiled by sustainable agriculture research organisation cesar, Plant Health Australia, the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. FAW (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a highly migratory, invasive pest that was first reported in Australia in February 2020 and quickly established across parts of northern Australia’s tropical and subtropical regions, including northern Queensland, the Northern Territory, and parts of Western Australia. More recently, the pest was first detected in New South Wales in late September 2020, north of Moree. Subsequent detections were made east of Narrabri and west of Wee Waa in October 2020. Australian biosecurity organisations have determined it is unfeasible to eradicate. Olivia Reynolds, cesar research lead, said the national FAW Continuity Plan would be an important resource to aid industry in dealing with the exotic pest at this early incursion stage. “It is intended as a reference document for professionals, specialists and consultants in preparing more localised and industryspecific communication and extension material,” Dr Reynolds said. “This plan compiles information from international literature and expertise and provides a solid background of knowledge on the pest, which will support the development of effective management strategies, plans and information sharing networks.” Areas addressed include
FAW biology and behaviour; spread, impact and seasonal dynamics; identification and scouting; management considerations; insecticide resistance management; and extension of information. GRDC biosecurity manager Jeevan Khurana says the development of the Fall Armyworm Continuity Plan is part of a GRDCinvested project, led by cesar. “FAW has been a pest of agriculture in the Americas for a long time and is now causing problems in many parts of the world,” Dr Khurana said “This project has captured the global experience and used that to inform and anticipate what we face here in Australia and how best to manage it. “Overall, there is a lot of activity occurring in Australia to ensure an effective response to FAW – across industry, state and federal governments and the private sector. “Therefore, the GRDC is collaborating and coordinating with a range of organisations on FAW related work. “It will take time to adjust and learn how to manage this pest, and the central objective of ongoing GRDC investment in FAW is to help develop robust and sustainable integrated pest management strategies. In addition to the GRDCinvested project that has led to the development of the FAW Continuity Plan, key areas of current GRDC investment into FAW include: Preparation and submission of Emergency Use Permit applications to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. This effort, in collaboration with other research and development corporations (RDCs) and product registrants, has so far delivered 10 chemical permits for the grains
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FAW experiences in the field. Ongoing investment in the National Pest Information Network that delivers support for identification, surveillance, diagnostics and advice for grains pests. More information about FAW is available on the GRDC FAW portal and a detailed article about the FAW Continuity Plan is available on GRDC GroundCover online. Growers are encouraged to monitor crops to identify signs of infestation early. If you suspect FAW, report immediately to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
QFF on Cabinet
Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) CEO Dr Georgina Davis says the implementation of several agriculture focused election commitments was critical to the continued success of the sector and now it was time for the new State Cabinet to deliver. “The new Queensland and training, boosting Ministry must guarantee investment in biosecurity, farmers fair production supporting regenerative costs, create and foster an agriculture through the environment that promotes Land Restoration Fund, productivity and resilience, and building new and enables innovation, and much needed infraensures the building blocks structure.” and infrastructure that “Agriculture is the only underpin the sector are in sector with the ability place,” Dr Davis said. to deliver food security, “Central to achieving environmental sustainability this is implementing a 50 and economic opportunity. percent reduction in the In order to achieve this, price of irrigation water the new Ministry must for Queensland’s farmers, deliver the necessary providing greater access investment and enabling to agricultural skills agricultural policies.”
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With the enforcement of stringent COVID safety restrictions at all events across the region in 2021, it’s vital that local organisations get more hands on deck to avoid fines and make sure everything is done safely. The Allora Heritage Festival has been a popular event for many years now, with some enthusiasts travelling interstate for the weekend. The main features in 2021 will include Massey Tractors, Mack Trucks, American Cars, Southern Cross Engines and English bikes. Visitors will be enthralled by the displays of vintage and veteran cars and trucks, historical machinery and antiques. There’ll also be a Swap Meet both days and bush poets to entertain the crowds. Admission will be $10 per adult, with children admitted free.
It was a wet weekend last year but that didn’t stop the crowds from flocking the event. These little blokes certainly loved it. Circle the dates on your calendar, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January
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Cambooya firies rewarded for selfless service
Two firefighters from the Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade received service medals at a presentation at Southbrook last Wednesday night. Nathan Greer, Second on a bigger area. “Nathan has recently Officer in Charge, as well as a Fire Warden for Cambooya added Neville Schmidt’s area No 5 area, received his to his fire warden area so if 15-year National Service anyone requires a permit to burn in this location please Medal. Rohan Greer, Crew ring Nathan Greer,” he said. “His number can be Leader and secretary of on the RFS Cambooya Rural Fire found Brigade, received his 10-year Queensland find a warden Queensland Fire Emergency page.” “I would also like to Service Medal for his diligence and ethical service. thank Neville for his time The medals are given to whilst being a fire warden firefighters in recognition for this area also,” Mr Greer of the level of commitment said. to the brigade and the Cambooya firefighters communities that they serve. Rohan Greer and Nathan Cambooya Fire Brigade Greer proudly displaying first officer Gary Greer said their service medals. Nathan had recently taken
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