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Promising partnership for Clifton business A Clifton business will gain exposure to international markets after forming a partnership with a popular all-terrain vehicle manufacturer.

Clifton quad bike safety specialist QB Industries will partner with CF Moto in a move that will open up opportunities in European and U.S. markets, whilst continuing the focus on Australian consumers.

The move comes off the back of changes to quad bike regulations in Australia which will now force manufacturers to make bikes with a wide wheelbase to

stop them tipping, and a pole on the back (quadbar) to stop them rolling all the way over.

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Polaris have said they will not be selling quad bikes in Australia after the new regulations were announced, an opportunity QB Industries managing director Dave Robertson said could benefit local manufacturers.

“I have been involved in legislation discussions for seven years up until now,” he said.

“It’s a very simple standard, it’s not too complicated.

“For the others who are willing to stay in the market, they’ll pick up the slack from those guys leaving.”

The exodus of these four manufacturers has come into question from the ACCC

which is standing by the changes.

ACCC deputy chair Mr Mick Keogh said he was still unsure why the major manufacturers were not complying with the regulations.

“We’ve certainly been contacted by a number of manufacturers who are imminently going to release quad bike models that they claim are already

compliant,” he said.

“They were part of the consultation process all the way through and we’ve had continuing dialogue with them.

“We still have not been able to gain a clear understanding why they believe the standard that is being introduced progressively and will come into full effect in October 2021 means they can no longer comply in

Australia.”

Mr Keogh also said he was shocked to hear there are already supply shortages in rural areas after panic buying set in.

“I’m not quite sure I understand the rationale for panic buying at this stage,” Mr Keogh said.

“I hope it’s not due to a misunderstanding or misinformation that’s being provided.”

WHATS INSIDE An update from our local Lions Club

Vital funding for Clifton Jockey Club

Wyreema SS involved in cyberbullying program

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Trying times for our Lions

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It’s been a tough few months for the Clifton Lions who have felt the effects of one event cancellation after another since the COVID-19 virus hit our shores.

In the following letter, Lions secretary Cynthia Conway gives a little run down of what the group has been up to lately: Like everyone else, Clifton Lions have been responsible by keeping socially distant, and hasn’t it been and still is, a pain in the neck?

As a group we have been extremely limited as to how we can raise and use funds which are distributed annually to the district.

January last year we were talking about drought, this was overtaken by bushfires, then it was back to drought, but suddenly something we can’t see, hear, or touch has turned the world upside down.

Bushfires – along with five other Lions groups on the Darling Downs, Clifton Lions contributed to the purchase of a water, $600, for a household that had lost everything.

It is not known how The Clifton Lions Club members are pictured here in one of their final photos as a group many tanks were able to be before social-distancing rules came into play. purchased due to the appeal This has made a dent in

by Lions Australia but we forgotten and we keep in monies. the bank.

This year things are quite touch with these considerate will be enlightened soon.

Mice – we’ve got some at different but here is a list of Drought – remember the people.

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This café in Brisbane was badly affected by the Hospice, Can Do Cottage, out feel free to call, my Clifton Museum, School phone number is 4612 3087. organised water deliveries virus. and where It’s also the same number if The Kids Day is not dead Chaplaincy for our farmer folk who were in dire need of help with but may take a while to would we be if the Lions you wish to join or help.

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2020/21 – President Virus - Around this time Darling Downs Zoo. They were organising a Maryann Bisdee, Secretary As everyone appreciates of year Clifton Lions have a day for our kids when this bloody virus reared its ugly change of Committee and at the usual Friday night raffles Cynthia Conway, Treasurer this time various local clubs at the Arms Hotel have Mike Conway. head.

- Cynthia Conway They have not been and groups receive some ceased.

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Upgrades for Clifton Racecourse Councils benefit

Facilities at the Clifton Racecourse will be upgraded thanks to a $20,000 grant secured in the latest round of state government grants under the Country Racing Program.

The Clifton Jockey Club was one of 13 race clubs across to Queensland to benefit from the $750,000 in funding.

The money will be used to upgrade the swab stall and install barrier covers for enhanced jockey and horse safety.

Minister for Racing Stirling Hinchliffe said the grants will provide an economic boost for regional towns.

“Coming at this time, when the global economy is taking blow after blow as a result of the pandemic, this funding is yet another avenue for Queensland to unite and recover.

“We’re expecting to announce a third round before the end of the year, which again means jobs and another decent shot in the arm of the economies of ABOVE: The funding will help provide a safer experiences for jockeys and horses when successful communities.” in the barrier.

Double the limit in Allora CBD

An Ellinthorp man will face court after blowing more than twice the legal limit when attempting to leave a licensed premises in the Allora CBD last Friday night.

Clifton Police intercepted When arriving at the DRIVING WHILST the vehicle when they station, he returned a SUSPENDED observed the 40-years-old blood alcohol reading of A 27-years-old Clifton male performing an illegal 0.113, more than twice the male will also appear in reversing manouvre outside legal limit.

Warwick Magistrates Court the licensed premises in He was issued with a after Police intercepted him Herbert Street at around notice to appear in the driving with a suspended 7.50pm.

Warwick Magistrates Court licence in the Clifton CBD The man was detained and on September 1st in relation last Thursday, around 4pm. transported to the Warwick to drink driving.

His vehicle was Watchhouse after he was The man’s driving immobilised for seven days found to be driving under licence was suspended and his registration plates the influence of alcohol. immediately. were confiscated.

from boost in Roads to Recovery

Toowoomba and Southern Downs Regional Councils have received a boost as a result of the Australian Government’s decision to pump an extra $10 million into its Roads to Recovery Program.

The Toowoomba Regional from 2019–20, as part of the Council has received Local and State Government $4,028,450 this year as part of Road Safety Package an allocation of $24,553,801 announced in the 2019–20 for the years 2019-20 to Budget.

2023-24.

From 2013–14 to 2023–24, Southern Downs Regional the Government will provide Council has been provided $6.2 billion under the Roads with $1,203,004 this year, to Recovery Program, with from a total allocation of an ongoing commitment $9,464,047 for the years of $500 million each year 2019-20 to 2023-24. following.

Member for Maranoa, “We are investing in David Littleproud said the infrastructure as part of Australian Government economic recovery on the would deliver over other side of the COVID-19 $190 million to 332 local pandemic. Helping local government authorities councils maintain and nationwide for safer and improve roads under their better maintained roads. jurisdiction is a big part “The Roads to Recovery of that,” Mr Littleproud funding will allow the 17 said. councils in Maranoa to “The Federal Government progress a number of high- is committed to providing priority projects, using vital infrastructure and local knowledge to deliver services through a range of the best local roads,” Mr programs to local councils Littleproud said. including the newly “The Federal Coalition created $500 million Local Government is committed Road and Community to getting Australians home Infrastructure Program, sooner and safer, no matter Financial Assistance Grants, where they live.” the Bridges Renewal, The Government has Black Spot, Heavy Vehicle committed an additional Safety and Productivity $100 million per year to the and Roads to Recovery Roads to Recovery Program programs.”

Another fog Toowoomba Regional Council related crash seeks nominations for RADAC

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking nominations to fill 13 positions for the new term of the Regional Access and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC).

RADAC chair Cr Tim McMahon said Council welcomed expressions of interest from people across the region who wished to serve on the voluntary committee.

Cr McMahon, TRC’s Environment and Community Services portfolio leader, said the advisory committee’s role was to represent the interests of people with a disability or access issues and inform Council about the extent of these issues and suggested solutions.

“I encourage people who want the chance to articulate problems and solve issues to nominate

for the vacant positions by July 10,” he said.

“It is important for Council to listen to ideas and recommendations from people in the disability sector and from other community groups who often feel isolated or marginalised.

“Apart from physical barriers, we need to be mindful of social and cultural issues that affect how people interact with others.

“I also see the committee as a vehicle for promoting a better understanding of these issues to the wider community and upholding the human rights of everyone involved in the disability sector.

“The committee provides support and advice to Council around the ongoing implementation of Council’s Access and Equity Plan 201621,” Councillor McMahon said.

The Committee meetings are held on the first Monday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm, except for public holidays.

Interested applicants from regional areas are encouraged to apply. Some assistance may be available for transport.

Enquiries and/or submission of expressions of interest can be emailed to info@tr.qld.gov.au or

posted to Toowoomba Regional Council, PO Box 3021, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350.

Applicants should outline their previous experience.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, July 10.

The term of the Regional Access and Disability Advisory committee will end in July 2022.

Applicants are encouraged to read through the Terms of Reference and position description.

Refer to www.tr.qld.gov.au/ advisorycommittees for more in formation.

Enquiries can be directed to 131 872.

Five people were lucky to escape serious injury after a mini-bus in which they had been travelling collided with a heavy vehicle on Glover Road at Nobby last Wednesday morning.

Clifton Police were called to the two-vehicle incident at the Glover Road/New England Highway junction at 5.55am.

They linked the cause of the crash to heavy fog after the minibus turned in front of the oncoming vehicle.

The driver of the mini-bus was subsequently fined for

driving without due care and attention.

Paramedics including Critical Care Paramedics assessed five patients at the scene for minor injuries.

All declined ambulance transport to hospital.

Clifton Police are again urging drivers to slow down in foggy conditions.

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Letters to the Editor

Updates from the Toowoomba Region Council meetings

Disposal of coals

Winter is here and there is nothing more comforting than a cosy fire. When disposing of ashes and coals at our waste facilities please be sure these materials have been dampened down and are fully cooled to avoid causing fires. Please declare ashes and coals to the gatehouse attendant and use the designated disposal areas. For more information visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste

Winter watering times

Water restrictions remain in place for all areas of the Toowoomba Region. Please remember watering times for winter are now between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on your allowed watering days.

For more information on restriction levels and allowable activities for your local area visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/water

Rainwater tank rebate

Applications close 30 June

Bushfire preparation

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

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.

To find out more details, call 131 872

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The next committee meetings of Council will be held on 14 and 15 July commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 21 July commencing at 10am.

All meetings are at The Annex auditorium, Toowoomba. All meetings are now live streamed via our YouTube channel at www.tr.qld.gov.au/meetings

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

BOWEL CANCER Dear Editor, I am writing to urge Queenslanders to take action to reduce their risk of bowel cancer, as over 3,000 men and women across the state are diagnosed with the disease each year.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and awareness is key to helping Queenslanders reduce their bowel cancer risk.

While bowel cancer is most common in those over the age of 50, there are lifestyle changes that all Queenslanders can implement to reduce the risk of developing the disease.

Being overweight, having a diet high in red and processed meats, alcohol consumption, and tobacco smoking, can increase your risk of bowel cancer.

Eating a balanced diet of nutritious foods can help with maintaining a healthy weight and reducing your alcohol consumption and not smoking can reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

I encourage Queenslanders to actively seek to implement these lifestyle changes for their families and reduce the risk of bowel cancer impacting their loved ones.

People may not experience any symptoms, which is why screening is important to increase the chances of early diagnosis.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is available to eligible Queenslanders aged between 50 to 74 years of age.

Symptoms may include changes in bowel habits or movements, unexplained

weight loss, rectal or anal pain, abdominal pain and swelling, blood in the stools, a lump in the rectum or anus, and feelings of fullness, bloating, or that the bowel hasn’t emptied completely.

With around one in every 21 men and one in every 29 women diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime, it is important that we look to reduce our risk.

More information on bowel cancer, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and reducing your cancer risk is available via cancerqld.org.au or by calling 13 11 20.

Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland

PTSD AWARENESS Dear Editor On 27 June it will be PTSD Awareness Day and I urge all Australians to look out for their mates who may be experiencing poor mental health and encourage them to seek support and treatment as early as possible.

While service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is an overwhelmingly positive experience for most, the unique nature of military service can have an impact on the mental health of our current and former ADF personnel and their families.

Current and former ADF personnel and their families have access to free and confidential counselling and support through Open Arms — Veterans & Families Counselling, lifesaving support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

by calling 1800 011 046.

There are also valuable tools, apps and information on the Open Arms website (www.openarms.gov.au) for people seeking support for themselves and others, including a new online Suicide Prevention program that will help you start a conversation with someone you may be worried about.

Open Arms was founded by our Vietnam veterans and it is their enduring legacy to ensure Australian veterans and their families have access to free mental health support.

In addition, current ADF members and their families can contact the Defence All-hours support line, a confidential service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1800 628 036.

Through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), veterans can access free mental health care for any mental health condition.

This is available for life. I urge any Australian veteran who needs help to reach out to DVA on 1800 555 254.

By connecting people with these services to start with, it can open the path to recovery.

If you are an ADF member, veteran, or a family member experiencing mental health challenges, there is support available to you. If you are a friend of one of these groups and have concerns, start a conversation and get your mates some help.

Darren Chester Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel

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Local truck route to be assessed

Clifton-Pittsworth Road will be one of ten locations across the Region that will be included in an assessment under the initial phase of the National Heavy Vehicle Project.

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been selected as one of the first councils in Australia to be involved in the project that will assist with improving heavy vehicle access on local government roads.

Council will participate in the National Heavy Vehicle Regulators (NHVR) Strategic Local Government Assessment Project (SLGAAP) with TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Carol Taylor pleased to be involved in the project which is aimed at improving heavy vehicle productivity across the local government road network.

“This is an exciting project which will not only be beneficial to our Council, but to all local governments across Australia,” Cr Taylor The Clifton-Pittsworth Road will be assessed in an attempt to improve heavy vehicle said. access.

“Agriculture is the backbone of our Region, with commenced the SLGAAP under the initial phase will take to deliver best a high number of heavy to undertake a review of included Griffiths Street, value. vehicles using our local road key heavy vehicle routes B o w e n v i l l e - M o o l a “The outcome from the network on a daily basis. and deliver a program of Road, Clifton-Pittsworth project will be a final report “By being a part of this local government road Road, Melrose Road and with recommendations for project, we will be able improvements to develop more effective asset (bridges and culverts) Blanchview Road, along potential assessments to assist with with five other locations. or replacements of ways of managing our road “From here, the NHVR infrastructure to further network which is a great improving heavy vehicle access. will consult with local enhance heavy vehicle outcome for everyone.”

“As part of Council’s governments and heavy productivity.”

As part of the project, we were vehicle operators to Council thanks the the Australian Government involvement, has provided grant funding asked to submit a number of refine bridge assessment Australian Government and to the NHVR to assist local structures for consideration,” methodology, identify key NHVR for undertaking this freight routes and review initiative. governments with decision Cr Taylor said.

“The 10 Council bridge existing information For more information making relating to heavy and culvert locations availability to decide on contact Council on 131 872 vehicle access.

The NHVR has accepted for assessment what approach the project or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au

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Australia Post offering community grants Not-for-profit community organisations are encouraged to apply for a 2020 Australia Post Community Grant, with up to $10,000 available to each recipient.

This year the initiative happen.” reflects Australia Post’s “Ultimately, when people commitment and focus look out for each other and on mental health, with an talk openly about mental emphasis on supporting health – we can build projects that help improve stronger, more resilient connection and mental communities,” Ms Tracey wellbeing in local said. communities.

The 2020 Australia Post Australia Post Head of Community Grants will Community, Nicky Tracey support initiatives that: said it is a challenging • Support mental health period for the not-for- awareness and early profit sector, and while intervention to help people communities continue to understand more about how show their resilience, the to stay mentally well mental wellbeing of many • Increase opportunity for Australians had been individuals to participate impacted due to bushfires, and connect within their floods or the Coronavirus communities pandemic.

• Strengthen connections “Being part of a to mental health support community and feeling services a sense of belonging has In 2019 the Community become more important than Grants awarded almost ever before. $500,000 to 75 not-for-profit “Our Grants program community organisations aims to help strengthen across Australia for the the support network and delivery of grassroots relationships between community projects, with individuals and their the majority of recipients in community which is greatly rural and regional areas. needed at this time,” said Ms Eligible community Tracey. organisations can apply “We know that when for an Australia Post people in communities Community Grant for up to connect, they naturally feel $10,000 via www.auspost. better – which will often com.au/grants. improve mental health – Applications close on July which is why we want to 17 and applicants will be support the organisations notified of the outcome in that are helping make this October.

Perfect time to donate to our Goomburra mine local health services plan abandoned

The Clifton Co-op Hospital is calling on donations in the lead up to tax time to help keep our town’s health services running at the top level.

General Manager Brad Jones said donations will go directly towards enhancing the services.

“In the run up to the 30th June, it is timely to remember that as a community organisation and fully registered Charity, the Co-operative need community support more than ever,” Mr Jones said.

“Donations over $2 are tax deductible and will be directly applied to enhancing the operations of the Cooperative through Clifton Co-Op Hospital, Nirvana

Hostel, Clifton Medical Practice, Clifton Nursing Home, Sunflower Lodge and Vedette Villas.

“The stand-alone, not for profit organisation has been a cornerstone of the community, harnessing the commitment and expertise of the many team members who have worked together to care for the people of Clifton and the surrounding Downs areas.

“The Cooperative looks forward to your support to ensure that it remains to look after the community’s health needs long into the future.”

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A company which had been exploring coal deposits in the Goomburra Valley has surrendered its permit for the area.

Kaili Resources Pty Ltd completed test drilling of the area in 2016.

At that time, a public meeting at the Goomburra Town Hall formed a group called Guardians of Goomburra which set about opposing the project.

There was strong support through a petition against the mine and a survey of the district revealed that 96 per cent of the population were against it.

The strong local rejection has been cited as part of the reason for Kaili surrendering its permit.

A spokesperson for the Guardians of Goomburra said the group will remain vigilant as it would be possible for another company to take up a lease across the Goomburra Valley.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Council’s “Micro Preparing for a safe future online Grants” benefit community Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been able to assist 147 community organisations throughout the Region by providing more than $45,000 as part of the Community Support Micro Grants program.

TRC Environment and sporting groups.

“The Skype memberCommunity Committee Chair Cr James O’Shea ships has allowed the said as part of its pandemic groups’ committee members response (stage one), Council to stay in touch and hold was able to help local groups important meetings that will get through this difficult assist with immediate and period by offering a one-off future planning to ensure the round of Micro Grants to groups’ longevity. not-for-profit organisations.

“Another grant was “The Coronavirus used to fix the deteriorating pandemic has disrupted guttering on the ‘Feed Shed’ our community and added at the Toowoomba Riding for a new set of challenges for Disabled club grounds. The groups trying to adapt to a roof area of the Feed Shed new normal,” he said. is used for the collection of “Our community rainwater that is the only organisations would usually water supply for watering rely on annual fundraising horses at the club grounds. activities but this has “Many groups also chose been limited due to the to purchase hygiene and cancellation of events and sanitising products which gatherings of groups. will assist in providing a “To help these groups safe community space for through these uncertain the future months ahead as times Council made a social distancing restrictions decision to use unspent begin to ease. funds from the Community “It’s great Council has Grants Programs in 2019/20 been able to help these notfinancial year and put them for-profit groups as they towards this program which provide many benefits to gave groups a chance to our community such as apply for funding up to the providing meeting spaces amount of $499. for community events and “Council received an small group interaction and overwhelming response support for members of with 216 applications our community who need a being submitted for a total helping hand. of $45,547.85 in available “These groups play an funds. integral role in providing “Of those, 147 a space for locals to come applications were approved together and share interests for funding for eligible items/ and support one another.” projects such as purchasing For more information Skype memberships and visit www.tr.qld.gov.au or new sporting equipment for contact Council on 131 872.

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Students at Wyreema State School will be a part of the Queensland Government’s new cyberbullying program designed to help keep them safe when surfing the web.

The school will be one of just three on the Darling Downs out of a total of 55 schools across the state to be involved in the $750,000 roll out backed by a partnership between the state government, Dolly’s Dream and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

The funding, ranging from $500 to $14,000 per school, will include a roll out of the eSmart Schools Framework, provide digital licences for students and will allow schools to hold workshops for parents and teachers.

Principal at Wyreema State School Bronwyn Bretz said online safety for her students is vital in this day and age.

“It’s a fabulous initiative Wyreema State School is one of three schools on the Darling Downs who are a part of for Queensland school the program, alongside Newtown State School and Pittsworth State High School. students to help support opportunity to work with them in learning and learnings around social learn and socialise.

“Sadly, however there are more Queensland schools. understanding safety on the media.”

Premier Annastacia so many traps and risks out “We have to do everything internet.”

“I think there is a need Palaszczuk said tragically, there just waiting to snare we can to make sure children are safe from cyberbullying,” within the community for cyberbullying is one of the and damage them.

“We are working pro- Ms Podesta said. more information and more gravest issues facing us actively with Dolly’s Dream “Being able to work with understanding around the today.

“Cyberbullying enables and the Alannah and so many Queensland schools internet for students and this is the first generation that is the troubles young people Madelaine Foundations to gives us the opportunity truly impact by social media. experience through the day better equip parents and to educate more students, teachers and parents, “This will enable our just don’t end at the school schools,” the Premier said.

Alannah & Madeline and to raise awareness students to be technology gate,” she said.

“Yes, the internet is a Foundation CEO Lesley of the potential risks of ready and have underwelcomed the cyberbullying.” standings for the future great place for students to Podesta

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Applications have opened for a third round of the Queensland Government’s Rural Economic Development Grants, which are designed as a job creation initiative.

State Premier Annastacia Industry Development Fisheries Mark Furner said scheme.

Palaszczuk said businesses Authority (QRIDA), are to be eligible to apply for “Following rounds one with a primary production available to fund projects round three, applicants must and two of funding, we’ve background in regional that continue to create jobs propose an agricultural seen some exciting projects and rural Queensland and grow local economies supply chain project based that will greatly benefit, and are invited to submit an in rural and regional in regional Queensland add value to the agricultural Expression of Interest for Queensland. that will generate economic supply chains in regional round three of the $10 “Given the recent growth and local jobs. areas, which will increase million program. impacts of COVID-19 on “Eligible projects may agriculture production and Co-contribution grants agriculture and the broader include implementing jobs across the sector.” of up to $250,000 are Queensland economy, new technologies and The RED Grant program available for food and programs like RED Grants innovations that enhance is funded for a total of agricultural businesses are continuing to support productivity to assisting $10 million over three years. to support ‘shovel-ready’ local jobs and communities, with business development Expressions of interest projects that create jobs which is vital step as we and expansion or working to for round two close at for value added primary unite and recover,” she said. achieve improved economies midnight on 10th July production and provide “Under round two of of scale,” Mr Furner said.

For more information on significant economic benefits the program a total of 14 “Applicants must also the RED Grants including to rural and regional businesses received $3.34 be able to demonstrate an program guidelines, round communities. million in funding to create ability to provide sufficient one and two successful Ms Palaszczuk said the an expected 600 jobs across finance to match the grant applicant stories and the Rural Economic the agricultural sector in and propose a project that Expression of Interest form, Development (RED) regional Queensland.” has not already received visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au/ Grants, administered by Minister for Agricultural approval or acceptance current-programs/redgrants or the Queensland Rural and Industry Development and under another government Freecall 1800 623 946.

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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 29, 1995

Okay, so I know I talked about clothes last week, but there’s a lot of unpacking to do there.

There’s honestly so many ways to look at clothing.

What is I mean is that it can be about more than encasing one’s body in fabric and protecting your soft, fleshy body from the elements.

In the privacy of your own home, clothing can mean something completely different to the role of clothing when you’re in the outside world.

When you’re at home, clothing is mostly about comfort and how it makes YOU feel – unless you’re living with someone super judgemental who has strong opinions against messy buns and singlets.

But in the outside world, I would argue that clothing can be about more than the practicality of putting a layer between a public bench and your private parts, beneficial as that may be.

It’s about communication.

It’s about projecting an identity.

It’s about persuading other people that you’re not a piece of poo bobbing around in the toilet water of life.

It’s about what other people think, whether you think you care about that or not.

What triggered this deep contemplation about the role of clothing was my housemate, who said it was weird that the fabric or colour of your clothing determined whether you could wear said clothing in public.

I mean, I still don’t really have the answers there.

I like to think that wearing something with confidence will soon convince people that your threads are suitable for the occasion, but confidence will only get you so far – especially if you’re trying to get into a fancy bar.

I mean, the bouncer might appreciate your high selfesteem, but that won’t change the fact you’re covered in food dye.

There are dress codes everywhere you go, but they’re not always printed out in black and white on a laminated sign that tells you not to wear thongs or dirty work shirts.

Sometimes, they’re unwritten.

The dress codes are laminated in our minds and stuck on the wall in our brains.

It’s like how when I go for a jog, I wear this oversized unisex t-shirt that hangs down to my knees. I also wear a pair of lose running shorts inbuilt bike pants, which protect me from the dreaded thigh chafe and gives me somewhere to put my phone so I can listen to music without having to hold my phone in my hand like a chump.

But the shirt hangs lower than the shorts, making it look like I’m only wearing an oversized shirt with nothing on underneath.

So when I’m in that outfit and not running – say, if I’m too puffed to continue and I have to make the walk of shame home – I feel pressure to tuck one corner of the shirt into the band of the shorts to show that I’m not just wearing knickers under that top.

And it’s weird, because the outfit in no way changes – I mean, tucking in the shirt doesn’t change the length of the shorts – but the tucked in option feels so much more appropriate for public wear.

It’s those weird tiny details that make you feel like you’re better dressed, but you haven’t really changed anything.

Like, I’ll put my watch on if I want to make an outfit that’s teetering on the fence between “sloppy” and “put together” fall firmly in the paddock of the latter.

For example, I have a marle grey (which is another way of saying “it looks like the static you’d see when a TV wasn’t working back in the days before digital TV and their blank error screens”) jumper that I’ll often pair with a pair of high-waisted denim shorts.

Depending on the occasion, I’ll feel the need to look a little more polished. So I’ll put on my watch and suddenly it looks like I thought more about what I’ve put together outfit-wise. And I suppose I have, because I’ve thought to put on a watch, but it just looks a little more… proper?

Less… slouchy? More acceptable?

The weird thing is that my watch ran out of battery long ago, so it doesn’t serve any practical purpose except for making people think that I’m less slapdash than I actually am.

But, then, when I think about it, you could argue that most clothing has that element to it.

Except, of course, what I’m wearing as I write this column in the privacy of my own room: a tattered Christmasthemed pyjama top, no pants and an overstretched bright purple cardigan.

That’s obviously 100 per cent about style.

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COURT DISMISSES PIGGERY APPEALS The Planning and Environment Court on Thursday dismissed the first of the objectors’ appeals against the construction of an 8000 sow equivalent piggery in the Clifton Shire at Ellangowan. The Deputy Mayor, Cr Noel May, said that the Courts were satisfied that Council had acted properly in the way in which it considered and ultimately approved the application. «««««««« LOCAL FARMER IN PERTH FOR FORUM Clifton farmer Layton Free will represent the Queensland Graingrowers Association as its successful nominee to the prestigious Queen’s Trust “Future Perspectives” Forum for young adult Australians.

Mr Free is a self-employed farm business manager at ‘Rockbrae’, Clifton and is one of just 14 Queenslanders selected to attend the forum at the University of Western Australia. «««««««« NEW PROGRESS ASSN. CHAIRMAN At the annual meeting of the Clifton and District Progress Association on Monday, the Vice-Chairman, Trevyn Weier, was appointed Chairman for the ensuing year.

leading 19 to 10 at half time.

Dropouts proved too strong for Yobs and ran out winners 32 points to 10 after leading 18 to 9 at half time. «««««««« GRAZIER PAYS $100 AN ACRE RENT A Clifton district grazier is paying an annual rent of $100 an acre for land on Spring Creek. He says he wants it for reserve grazing for his cattle. In Toowoomba this week, William Robert Dalton, of Narkunda, made the top bid of $3,000 annual rent for about 32 acres of land which fronts the New England Highway and the Upper Spring Creek Road, on a special 30 year lease. «««««««« DRIVE IN COMFORT THIS WINTER

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75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 23, 1945 ROLL OF HONOUR Bmd E. S. Porter Information received by friends in Clifton this week from Mrs E. S. Porter confirms the news only recently revealed that Bombardier Ernest Stanley Porter died whilst a prisoner in Japanese hands.

It is believed that his death occurred in Malaya about two years ago. Bombardier Porter, who prior to enlisting early in the war, was a member of the staff of the Clifton branch of the Bank of New South Wales and was a prominent figure in local sporting circles. «««««««« P.O.W. ARRIVES IN GREAT BRITAIN A casualty list issued this week advises that F/Sgt. M. O. A. Mahoney,

of Leyburn, who was previously reported to be a prisoner of war, has arrived in Great Britain.

F/O C. M. Manning of Leyburn, is posted as missing on air operations. «««««««« MORE PETROL PROMISED According to a message from Canberra, civilians receiving four gallons of petrol will probably be given an extra gallon. «««««««« MILLERS CHARGED FOR WHEAT BAGS At Saturday night’s meeting of the Clifton Grain Growers’ Association, Mr F. J. Armstrong said that a good number of people were under the impression that although farmers had to buy bags for bagging their wheat, the millers did not have to pay for them.

Millers were charged 9d per bag and a charge was also made for bags when bagged wheat was sold for export.

Snapshot from Yesteryear

50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 26, 1970 NEW PRE-SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY The recently purchased Clifton Pre-School Centre at the corner of Clark and Kates Streets will open for the first time in its new role on Monday morning.

The building, formerly the P.A.F.S.O.A. Hall, will be renovated and painted and should prove ideal as the Pre-School Centre.

An official opening for the new Centre will be held later in the year after the new headquarters are thoroughly established.

««««««« EASY VICTORIES IN BASKETBALL GRAND FINALS Sandpipers and Dropouts recorded easy victories in the Basketball Grand Finals played on Friday night. In the women’s game Sandpipers completely outplayed Bouncers to record an easy 27 points to 21 victory after

A heavy deposit of silt was washed across what is now the Gatton-Clifton Road at Hirstglen after a heavy storm in 1933.

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100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 26, 1920 BUTTER FOR THE EXHIBITION Clifton Butter Factory (Downs Co-operative Dairy Company) forwarded on Wednesday last a 56lb. box of butter, suitable for export, to be exhibited at the Brisbane Exhibition. The local manager (Mr Maloney) speaks in glowing terms of the exhibit forwarded and confidently expects it to receive a place among the awards. «««««««« STRIKING THE RATE The question of striking the rate for the year 1920 at the Clifton Shire Council

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Immediately on the business of striking the rate being called, Cr Cooper moved - That the general rate be the same as last year (23/4d. in the £). Cr Logan, in supporting the resolution, said he was in favour of a higher rate being struck, but the present time was inopportune to raise the

rate. The motion was put and carried. «««««««« OBITUARY Mr John Hegarty, a pioneer settler on the Downs, died on Thursday morning last at his son’s residence, Back Plains. Deceased was a native of Cork, Ireland, and landed in Moreton Bay in 1863. He is survived by eight sons and two daughters.

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CLIFTON GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY SPORTERS 16th June, 9 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Ian Jones 22 points; Runnerup, Jackson Free 20 (ocb).

Rundowns: Greg Andrews 20, Ralph Snars 19, Christine Snars 19, Greg Smith 19, Ken Turner 19. Other scores: John Harper 18, James Ehrlich 18, Andrew Willet 18, Jayden Peck 18, Kev Meara 18, Tony Gillam 16, Les Scotton 16, Greg Dalgliesh 15, John Beard 14, Andrew Imhoff 14, Mitch Gillam 13, John Keleher 10, Graham Gregory 8.

Sporters is played every Tuesday with hit-off from 11.30am to 2pm.

WEDNESDAY LADIES 17th June, Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke competition for Monthly Medals and fewest putts. Winner, Agnes Wright 73 net; Runner-up, Christine Snars 76 (ocb).

Fewest putts, Christine Snars 34. Best 9 net winner, Vicki Brewer 371/2. Other scores: Collette Rynne 79 net, Gloria Moore 82, Mary Pidgeon 87.

1st July,18 hole Stableford competition for a club trophy. Names in by 8.45am, with hit-off from 9am. All welcome.

FRIDAY HACKERS 19th June, 12 hole Stableford competition. Winner, John Byrne 27; Runner-up,

Christine Snars 26 (ocb).

Rundowns: Greg Andrews 26, Mitch Gillam 23, David McAuley 23. Other scores: Adrian Hilton 21, Tony Gillam 20, David Andrews 18, Mal Cox 17, John Harper 16, Ralph Snars 15, Ian Jones 15, John Davis 14, James Ehrlich 14.

Hackers is on every Friday. Hit-off from midday to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play.

SATURDAY SLASHERS 20th June, competition was an 18 hole Stableford for the 4th round of the Clifton Courier Challenge. Winner, Jake Castles 38 points; Runner-up, James Ehrlich 36. Rundowns: Col Shields 35, David Robins 34, Greg Andrews 33. Other Scores: Neil Brown 32, Jane Farrell 30, Collette Rynne 30, Jack Farrell 30, Glen Hogarth 28, John Baxter 28, Col Hoey 27, Ken Turner 25, Bill Bailey 24, Jayden Peck 22, Heather Hoey 17. Leaders after 4 rounds: 1st - David Robins 136, 2nd - James Ehrlich 135, 3rd - Neil Brown 128.

27th June, 4th Round of the Riverina Saturday Cup. 18 hole Trio (mixed formats).

SUNDAY SWINGERS 21st June, competition was the 27 hole Mixed Foursomes Championships.

A strong field of 13 teams

contested this year’s event.

After playing the 27 holes we had three teams tied on 131 gross. This meant that a three hole play-off was needed. Col Shields and Collette Rynne, Paul and Avril Millard, and John Keleher and Vicki Brewer were all in the play-off. After the three holes we still had two teams tied., so a sudden death play-off was required.

John and Vicki and Paul and Avril were left to fight it out. After a great chip and a putt we finally had our winners for 2020. A big congratulations to John and Vicki for winning this year’s event. A very humble win and the smile on Vicki’s face was priceless. It’s always a fun day for all involved and a big thanks must go to all competitors in this year’s event. Winners, John Keleher and Vicki Brewer 131 gross (won the play-off); Runnersup, Paul Millard and Avril Millard 131 gross; 3rd, Col Shields and Collette Rynne 131 gross. Best Net winners were Joe Coorey and Genny Imhoff 1031/2 net.

Other scores: Joe Coorey and Genny Imhoff 135, Paul and Wendy Ladewig 136, Jack and Jane Farrell 136, David Robins and June Kuhn 136, Col Hoey and Julia Ritson 140, Darren Hedges and Megan Murphy 141, Greg Andrews and Tabatha Tape 145, Troy Hughes and Bec Duff 149, Gary and Gail Riddle 160, Bill Bailey and Gloria Moore 166.

28th June, 18 hole Stableford competition sponsored

by Joe Coorey. Plenty of prizes on offer for Men and Ladies and all members are encouraged to come along and support one of most loved Members.

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GOLF AT CLIFTON DURING COVID-19 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.

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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”.

CLUBHOUSE Enter the clubhouse via the front door. Players and visitors 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 sitting at the dining tables inside the clubhouse and only alcohol sold at the bar may be consumed. No alcohol is permitted to be consumed on the golf course. No alcohol is to be bought to the club.

MATCHPLAYS Players are reminded to be proactive in organising their matchplays. Contact Darren for any phone numbers, handicaps or questions. Players to pay $5 for each Matchplay round.

Good luck to all players.

GENERAL Bill Bailey, Darren and all members to ensure all players respect the governments restrictions. 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 1.5m 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 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.

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ABOVE LEFT: After an exciting finish to the Mixed Foursomes Championships, which saw two play-offs required to determine the winners, Vicki Brewer and John Keleher proved to be the victors.

ABOVE RIGHT: Best net winners after Sunday’s play were Genny Imhoff and Joe Coorey.

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Barley crop planted by drone in possible world first

A barley crop planted by drone on a property between Greenmount and Cambooya could be a world first according to Drone Commander’s Roger Woods.

Mr Woods admits that’s a big call, but says he’s seen nothing like it before.

It’s one of the many experiments he has conducted on his property and he was as surprised as anyone that it worked.

“We kicked off planting

lucerne as we were quite confident it would work because it only requires a shallow planting,” he said.

“It didn’t matter if we gave it a light harrow or just watered it, it was no problem.

“The real challenge was

going to be the barley seeds which have to be planted at 5cm depth.

“In order to use the drone we had to use light rips, then spread the seed by drone, then harrow over the top.

“It worked way better than what I and anybody

else expected.”

Mr Woods said this was all the evidence he needed to make it a commercial service.

If anyone is interested in the service, Mr Woods can be contacted on 0400 283 319.

ABOVE: This photo was taken on Mr Wood’s property 10 days after planting the barley via drone.

Multi-million dollar economic recovery package for Queensland producers

The agribusiness and food sector will play a vital role in Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19, with a $12.5 million funding package from the Palaszczuk Government.

State Premier Annastacia food sector, transition and e-commerce and virtual trade sector to grow, diversify Palaszczuk announced transform it post COVID-19, facilitation in key markets and take advantage of the package as part of the and accelerate the State’s and assist coordination technologies to boost second stage of her economic recovery.” of demand for additional productivity. government’s Unite and The initiatives funded regular air freighter “By capitalising on its Recover for Queensland Jobs under the $12.5 million services. strong position as a plan.

Economic Recovery: • $2 million agribusiness consistent supplier of “At the last meeting of Strengthening Queensland’s diversification assistance – to premium and safe products, the Queensland Industry Agribusiness and Food build capability and explore the industry can lead the Recovery Alliance, Agforce Sector include: potential diversification economic recovery and told us that regional • $5.5 million digital opportunities in agricultural support domestic and Queensland can do the transformation in businesses, including for international food security,” heavy lifting in the recovery agribusiness – to develop tourism.

Mr Furner said. and I absolutely agree,” the integrated supply chains Minister for Agricultural “A skilled and capable Premier said. that improve traceability, Industry Development workforce and growing “This $12.5 million biosecurity and food and Fisheries Mark Furner demand for high-quality funding package for the safety. said the disruption from products will stimulate sector will provide an • $5 million reinvigorated COVID-19 presented an exports, regional initial economic boost agricultural trade opportunity for the employment and domestic to the agribusiness and relationships – to support agribusiness and food consumption.”

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Member sees Uni fee reforms as boom for agriculture

Member for Maranoa and Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the Australian Government’s reform of University fees will provide more support for rural, regional and Indigenous students.

The cost of studying agriculture at university will be slashed from 2021 under the Government’s higher education funding plan aimed at producing graduates for high-priority jobs for growth sectors.

Mr Littleproud said the whole agriculture sector will continue to thrive post-COVID-19 and will be helped by more access to educated, highly-skilled workers.

He said last week’s announcement by the Education Minister that students who study agriculture will pay 62 per cent less for their degree reinforces the sector’s status as an essential, high growth industry.

“These reforms recognise that the farming sector will lead Australia’s economic recovery out of COVID-19 and towards the Ag2030 $100 billion target,” Mr Littleproud said.

“We have the brightest agricultural minds in Australia and the best farmers in the world.

“The Australian agriculture industry is changing, including the adoption of technology, advanced equipment and

new farming techniques, and the emergence of internationally competitive industry and business structures.

“The workforce and skill needs of the industry are changing too and today’s announcement means that it will be more accessible for people to upskill for the breadth of agriculture, agri-business and ag-tech jobs available today and in the future.”

Mr Littleproud said the announcement by Mr Tehan supports the Coalition Government’s focus on securing Australia’s food security supply chain and harnessing export opportunities.

“It also reinforces the importance of our development of a National Agriculture Workforce Strategy to guide these future graduates to long and fulfilling agriculture careers.

“These reforms will also allow us to support more regional, rural and Indigenous students to access higher education, because we believe that every Australian should have access to a world-class education.”

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Country living more popular than ever

A newly-released report on Australia’s population movement shows living in regional areas is as popular as ever, with towns such as Cambooya, Greenmount and even Clifton benefiting from being close to Toowoomba which was named as one of the most popular regional towns in the country.

It’s been revealed that 65,000 more people chose to move to regional Australia from capital cities than the other way around, according to a new Regional Australia Institute (RAI) report tracking population movements between 2011 and 2016.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said The Big Movers: Understanding Population Mobility in Regional Australia report showed more and more Australians were attracted to the lifestyle benefits of our regions.

“Regional Australia is a great place to live and work and the Liberal and Nationals Government will continue to invest in the success and liveability of our regions to ensure it stays that way,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“If the COVID-19 pandemic has proven anything, it’s that you

can work from regional Australia and do any job.

“The jobs that were once only attainable if you lived in a capital city can now be done from anywhere.

“This report will encourage even more Australians who have been considering a move, to discover what regional and rural lifestyles have to offer.”

Minister for Population Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the Federal Government released its updated population plan last September.

“In the plan we reiterated one of our objectives was to support the growth of our regional areas,” Mr Tudge said.

“Some of the most popular regionals destinations millennials have moved to include the Sunshine Coast, Greater Geelong, Cairns, Toowoomba, Ballarat, Maitland, Greater Bendigo and Lake Macquarie.”

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Now that it’s started, things moving swiftly at the Museum

Members of the Clifton and District Historical Society are quite rightly getting more excited by the day as work progresses on the new building which will house the many exhibits that tell the stories of the district’s past.

The exhibits were moved from the since-demolished Clifton Butter Factory, which had housed the Museum, and are currently stored offsite.

When the time comes to transfer the various items

into the new building, it will require a major effort by the Historical Society.

With many members in the upper age group, the Society may well need assistance from younger

members of the local community to help with the project.

It is anticipated that the new building will be completed by September.

The project is being funded by Toowoomba

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LifeFlight shop plans for re-opening

The Darling Downs Community Shop at Clifton is planning to re-open in a couple of months.

The shop has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Plans are in hand for the shop to re-open on 1st September.

Between now and then the volunteers will be preparing for a return to business.

Funds raised at the shop support the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service.

RIGHT: A well-known face at the Darling Downs Community Shop on King Street in Clifton is Eileen Kelly, one of the local volunteers.

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