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In the June 2022 quarter, 40 per cent of patients who needed treatment in the emergency department were not seen within the clinically recommended time.
Minister Yvette D’Ath said the works, which include electrical are now these more later when bulk at Baillie Henderson commence.
“Importantly, the new hospital will reduce the need for patients to travel outside the region for more specialist care. “Construction of the new hospital will also deliver around 3,127 construction jobs in a significant boost for the local economy.”Darling Downs Health Chief Executive Annette Scot PSM said that the new Toowoomba Hospital would make a substantial difference for the community.
Telstra will provide free Wi-Fi access to all payphones across Australia.
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Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates put the blame on the Queensland Government rather than the hospital staff.
The new Toowoomba Hospital is expected to open in the second half of 2027. For some, the opening of the new hospital cannot come quickly enough as the emergency department of the current hospital struggles to see to patients in a timely manner.
“Increasing connectivity and bridging the digital divide is a core focus of the Albanese Government and we will continue to work closely with industry partners to improve access to communications for all Australians,” Ms Rowlands said.
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“These dedicated men and women are working double shifts week-in-week-out,” Ms Bates said.
Federal Minister for Communications Michelle Rowlands said the change should increase digital access for vulnerable Australians and builds on Telstra’s decision last year to make all local and national calls from all payphones free of charge.
“The new Toowoomba Hospital will greatly enhance the local health network for local residents,” Ms D’Ath said.
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“They deserve more respect and resources from the State Government.“TheLNP has put solutions on the table, including more beds, extra resources, releasing data in real time and giving the power back to local decision makers who know their local communities.”
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“We will ensure that staff, the community and the people who use these health services are at the centre of this project.”
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“Our region has experienced significant growth in recent years, and this has meant an increased demand for our health services,” Ms Scott said. “As the major hub for a number of rural and regional communities, this investment in the Toowoomba Hospital will have a lasting and wide-spread impact for the Darling Downs region.“The new Toowoomba Hospital will be one of the most important infrastructure projects our region has undertaken.
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TMR Director-General Neil Scales said the cameras were different for roadworks sites and school zones.
“Research has demonstrated a clear link between camera enforcement and reductions in speed-related fatalities and serious injuries,” Mr Scales said. “We asked the contractor to design and build the solarpowered roadworks speed cameras to sit on top of a mobile platform to allow for manoeuvrability around a work site. “At school zones, the cameras will be installed in specially designed, stationary school zone signs but can be moved around as needed.”
“Thousands more road users are seriously injured in crashes.“Speed kills and there is no apology for enforcing speed limits in school zones and roadworks sites.”
“During 2021 there were 74 fatalities as the result of crashes involving speeding motorists, representing almost 27 per cent of Queensland road fatalities,” Superintendent Andrews said.
Road Safety Week last week,
This new enforcement technology is part of the Camera Detected Offence Program. Camera fines are used to fund important road safety initiatives and education across Queensland.
Superintendent Janelle Andrews said speeding was one of the leading causes of fatalities and serious injuries on Queensland’s roads.
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“I’m pleased to announce that new cameras will target speeding drivers in both school and roadworks zones to keep Queensland kids and workers safe,” Mr Bailey said.
what is claimed to be a world-first road safety initiative, new speed camera technology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland.
“I don’t want to see another roadworker killed or someone’s child badly injured on their way to school just because of the recklessness of a speeding driver.”
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The famous three-day Festival of Food and Wine will be held from 9 to 11 September, showcasing the best in regional produce and Australian music in Queens Park.The Grand Central Floral Parade - the event that stops the city, with thousands of families lining the streets to watch - will be held on Saturday 17 September, again at the earlier time of 10am.In the Botanic Gardens at Queens Park, the ever popular Ferris Wheel program has been extended to run 16 to 25 September from 9am to 8pm, coinciding with the Night Garden experience which will shine all Tomonth.see the full program, visit tcof.com.au
Carnival September has rolled around again and that means the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is on again. The famous floral celebration will extend over all 30 days of September as a joyous program of petals, flavours, sounds andThesights.event is headlined by over 190,000 spectacular blooms, flourishing under the hands of an army of Council gardeners, with the best viewing places being Laurel Bank Park, Queens Park and the Botanic Gardens, Spring Bluff Station Gardens and the all city’s gorgeous public spaces and parks.
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Committee treasurer Tony Wallen said over the past several months, the committee has been working diligently towards digitally remastering a tutorial film from the 1940s of Sister Kenny. The cost of digitising the film has been considerable at $3,500.The committee has been helped by a kind donation of $1,000 from Member for Condamine Pat Weir as well as from other donations by the community. Committee secretary Tricia Wallen said as physical film deteriorates, by digitising the film it will have the chance to be preserved for the benefit of future generations.
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On the following Sunday, 16 October, a simplified film will be shown for the less technically inclined. It will be supported by a Sunday market at the Sister Kenny Memorial.Anyone wanting to see the museum can visit on the weekend from 10.30am for a gold coin donation or at other times by picking up the key from the Nobby Store or Rudd’s Pub.
The Sister Kenny Memorial committee in Nobby will host a special evening in October to present a film featuring one of the region’s most important historical figures. Starting from her base in Nobby in the 1920s, Sister Elizabeth Kenny used novel physiotherapy techniques to improve the lives of thousands of children suffering from the crippling disease polio.
To celebrate the remastering, on Saturday, 8 October there will be ‘An Evening with Sister Elizabeth Kenny.’
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The event will begin at 5pm at Sister Kenny House before moving to Pepperina Gallery for finger food and drinks, then presentation of the film.
The month during which the event is being held, October, is special as it is Polio Awareness Month. Among the invited guests are included representatives of Polio Australia and relatives of Sister Kenny. Tickets are $28 donation.
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The support provided by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) and the members of the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) in the development of the tools is also acknowledged. For an overview of the tools visit qff.org.au/resources/ and to register search for ‘QFF’ on eventbrite.com.au
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“We need to support regional communities to start preparing for the return of dry conditions - now,” Mr Watt said.“The grants will help communities with greater drought risk build the skills and networks needed to get ahead of the drought used in a range of ways, including events, training, capability building and small infrastructure projects, and we encourage community groups to apply.”
The resources have been designed to help Queensland agriculture SMEs:
Queensland Farmers Federation and Jobs Queensland are inviting small to medium businesses across the state to participate in a free online webinar event to learn and gain skills in workforce planning.
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Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt said the grants are part of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to helping regional communities adapt to the changing climate.
Grants of $200,000 to $500,000 are available for projects in the Toowoomba Region that help prepare for drought events.
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A total of $12.1 million is invested under the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the impact of community organisations connecting with existing drought knowledge in their region, so they’re better prepared for the next drought.”
Successful applicants will also receive leadership development support, so community organisations and local people can learn the adaptive skills to become drought resilience leaders. To learn more and to apply, visit frrr.org.au/impact-program
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Acting Executive Lead, Health Emergency Operation Centre Michelle Forrest said the testing sites had been a success in detecting and suppressing COVID-19 in the community for so long, but the response to the virus was now changing.
Darling Downs Health Acting Chief Executive Shirley-Anne Gardiner praised the efforts of staff to keep the community safe and informed throughout the height of the pandemic.
While the testing sites will close, Chris Pearse, the COVID-19 Testing Coordinator said there was still time for the community to visit a site and receive a test.
From Saturday, members of the community who need access to a COVID-19 test should conduct a rapid antigen test (RAT), visit a Commonwealth Respiratory Clinic or contact their GP to arrange a referral to a private pathology provider.
After providing COVID-19 testing services for over two years, Darling Downs Health COVID-19 testing sites will close at 4pm tomorrow, 2nd September. Operating since 16th March 2020, the COVID-19 testing site at Baillie Henderson Hospital has conducted over 170,699 tests.Together, regional testing locations across Darling Downs Health facilities processed over 247,321 over the same period.
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“The community will continue to be greeted by our friendly staff until 2 September and receive the test most suitable to them, in line with Government guidelines,” Mr Pearse said. “It really has been an incredible achievement and the staff that have worked at all of our testing sites should be proud of their efforts in protecting the community.”
Eligible concession card holders can access free RAT kits at Queensland Health distribution points.
“To look back now and see the speed at which we developed this testing capability is really a testament to the hard work and selflessness of our staff,” Ms Gardiner said “We were dealing with a new virus and amidst the uncertainties of the last two years, these testing sites were able to provide accurate and timely information to our Public Health teams and residents about COVID-19 within the community.”
Celebrating National Wattle Day Today, 1 September, is the start of Spring and is also National Wattle Day as it has been since 1992. There are 1,070 Acacia species native to Australia. The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) was officially gazetted as Australia’s national floral emblem in 1988. These evergreen, hardy, resilient, native plants with their abundant blossoms, enrich the soil with nitrogen and reward the birds and bees in your garden with food and shelter.
Get out of the house and into the garden Spring is here and after months of perhaps not getting the attention it deserves, your garden could do with some tender love and care.
Obviously, if you wish to plant one, check that the size is suitable for your garden, and that the species can grow in your locality, as some are not frost hardy: wattles-for-the-garden-and-back-yardwattleday.asn.au/about-wattles/ Acacia is a good source of pollen; for help with bee populations, and the seeds are a food source for different bird species. So, if this has germinated an interest in our national floral emblem, what are you ‘Wattling’ for! Get your trees to a tee After all the rainfall we’ve had, trees have been growing out in every direction and without proper care and attention will dominate your garden. Based in Hodgson Vale, Todd from Darling Downs Tree Services is your local expert arborist and can assist you in many ways to have your trees looking perfect for Spring. If you want trees gone, he can do that too. His services include
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Thursday, September 1, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 9 Ramsay State School is located around 18kms south of Toowoomba on the Ramsay plateau and is home to families on acreage and families who enjoy the personalised sharing, caring family nature of our school. This delightful school is set on 8 hectares of bushland just under the rim of the range. Established in 1881, the school is the hub of the vibrant community with great community support. Our school offers an individualised and caring learning environment. Excellent pupil teacher ratios, enthusiastic and supportive P&C, access to all support staff, a staff fully committed to assisting the pupils in their educational journey, chess tutoring, sporting opportunities with high success rates, extensive grounds, weekly Playgroup which follows the Play Steps Program with a trained facilitator, are all proudly offered by Ramsay School. Every day at Ramsay is Open Day. Feel free to come and check us out. Ring the Principal, Alex Stansbie to arrange a suitable time. New students in all year levels are most welcome, with all enrolments open regardless of catchment. Preps for next year are invited to our Pre prep Orientation Mornings to be held on the dates listed at right. For enquiries phone the school office on 46309140 or email: astan139.eq.edu.au MySchool SHOWCASING EDUCATIONALAVAILABLEOPPORTUNITIESINOURREGION RAMSAY STATE SCHOOL Call in and see us anytime!We’d love to see you... Wednesday 9th November | 9am - 11.30am Wednesday 16th November | 9am - 11.30am Wednesday 23rd November | FULL DAY (if enrolment forms are in) 173 Ramsay School Road Providing a stimulating learning climate Years PREP – 6 T 4630 9140 E astan139.eq.edu.au www.ramsayss.eq.edu.au ORIENTATIONPREP DAYS OPEN TO ALL ENROLMENTS REGARDLESS OF CATCHMENT You welcomemostaretovisit!
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To talk of people, neighbours, pollies dull or quite bright.
MDA National President Dr Michael Gannon said some junior doctors are instant converts and go on to have a rewarding career as a rural doctor.
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On occasions our neighbour drops in for a chat.
“A common practice in all my rural placements has been the warm welcome I have experienced... and Gundy did not disappoint,” she said.
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When you find the time, and have a good story to tell You’re welcome to join us for an afternoon so swell. It’s cheaper than having the Foxtel man installing, And you can end each story with any word except “Appalling!”
The experience of young doctor Alexandra Radke (pictured below) provides food for thought on the problem of attracting health care workers to rural towns.
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A cup of tea as we sit and talk of this and that. Of things exciting, or morose or silly or galling. But always her favourite word we hear, “Appalling.”
Dr Radke was born and raised in Brisbane but now has a passion for rural medicine after receiving a bursary to attend a ten week clinical placement in the iconic rural town of Goondiwindi.
A couple of hours drift away in deep conversation
“My ten weeks in Goondiwindi were amazing,” Dr Radke said.“I really enjoyed working as a supervised doctor in the local community, managing my own patients and being able to build relationships with them over multiple appointments, while also honing my consultation skills with oversight provided by senior clinicians.”
When offered the chance to spend ten weeks with local doctors in Goondiwindi she jumped at the chance.
Although we’re mostly honest, some of the stories are a fable.
Words of wit we employ to cap off our brainstorming,
“The generous spirit of doctors and wider community shoneAlexthrough.”iscurrently working at Toowoomba Base hospital where she is continuing her training. It would appear the $1500 bursary offered by the MDA National and the Rural Doctors Association has been rewarded with Dr Alex Radke now fully supportive of maintaining her link with rural communities.
Dr Radke had previously spent a year long rural clinical placement at Stanthorpe Hospital in 2020, followed by a rural General Practice placement in the town of Warwick in 2021.
Of council, politicians, water, parking, movies and fashion.
Towns on the Darling Downs are no different to rural towns across Australia in finding ways to entice doctors, nurses and allied health workers to take up positions in rural locations.
Sometimes we laugh from stories, or end up bawling, We always manage to hear the singular expletive, “Appalling” We sit on the veranda, the lounge or at the table.
I’m sure you can tell these are times of sheer delight
The need to return to our own worlds we keep forestalling Another good yarn, followed by the irrepressible “Appalling.”
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Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility.
The tennis courts are available for hire, the keys are available at the Hodgson Vale shop. Hire costs are $4 an hour for financial members and $8 an hour for non financial members. Government Covid rules must be adhered to at all times while the tennis courts are being used.
Classes are preparing artwork to exhibit, the program has been launched and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day on the 10th. So come along one and all to the Vale View State School Fete!
Wyreema State School is lucky enough to have access to its own Story Dog, Lady, on a weekly basis and the students love reading to her. Lady is directly sponsored by the Toowoomba West Lions Club but the program itself is run by the charity, Story Dog Australia, which covers the training and insurance of the dog.
There are a couple of changes to the executive, John Mills our president has stepped down and Gavin Smith has taken on the role as president.
The new Friday night functions kick off on Friday the 7th of October at 6pm.
The Police, Fire and Ambulance will also be in attendance which is always a hit with the kids. We have the giant slide, putt putt golf and the bungee run to name a few of the awesome activities in which one can participate at the Vale View Fete. This is not a day to miss!
VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL
The heated Sports Club is open for private functions so contact Mark our booking officer. The mobile contact is 0431 014 618 for further details,
The volunteers who have made these goodies are worth their weight in gold - we have sampled some of the goodies that will be on offer and they are splendid!
It’s almost fete week and at Vale View State School we are getting things “fete ready.”
We have two highly skilled baristas on the coffee machine making coffee and hot chocolate. The Wilsonton Lions Club will be on the tools, ensuring that the barbecue is tip top!
Our annual general meeting was held on Sunday and was followed by a barbecue lunch with was a good roll up of members in attendance.
OUR VERY OWN STORY DOG
Greg Thompson has also stepped down as vice-president and Maureen Newman has taken his place. Thanks to both John and Greg for their hard work and support over the last few years, it has been greatly appreciated.
The toilets at the Sports Club are also available for tennis hires whilst the upgrade of the access to the Lions Park is continuing. Memberships for 2022/23 financial year can now be paid and will cover the rest of this financial year if you are a new member. The costs stays at $25 for the family and deposits can be made at the Westpac Bank or online to our bank account, BSB 034 142, Account number 158 247, or post to PO Box 8315 Toowoomba South 4350. Financial members get discounts on tennis court hire and hire costs of the hall. If you are hiring the hall please be conscious of the near neighbours and keep the noise levels down. - Ted Cavanagh
It is hoped to have a market day at the Sports Club grounds on Saturday the 8th of October - there will be more news about this proposal coming up soon so keep a look out.
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Joyclyn Mauger remains the treasurer and Ted Cavanagh remains as secretary while Mark remains in the booking officer role.
As you’ll see in the program, there is so much to offer. We have everything from student performances, billycart races, test your throwing skills at the How Fast Can You Throw activity, an amazing variety of market stalls, the bottle stall looks like a fun place to be too with amazing prizes to be won!
Burgers, sausage on bread, hot chips, chicken chips, pluto pups give the attendees plenty of variety when it comes to choosing something to eat. We have the Choc Toss game over at the Sweets and Treats Stall, which is right beside the cake stall.
Scan this QR Code to see the full program and map for the fete.
inspections and future bookings. You can also check out our website to see what facilities are available or send an email to hcsc8315@gmail.com
Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club
Once a year, the program raises funds by having a Free Dress in Orange Day (orange is the colour of the Story Dog Vest)Friday 26 August saw the students from Wyreema boldly wearing orange t-shirts, scarves and Dad’s old work shirts to help raise funds so that other schools can share the joy of reading with their own Story Dog.
Wyreema School’s Lady is a great listener!
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Congratulations to both of the new nominees.
There is also popcorn, sno-cones and fairy floss for the young, or young at heart!
The Red Cross is calling for people with knitting skills to help produce Trauma Teddies for children suffering from trauma. “Male or female knitters volunteering to join the group also benefit from the social interaction within the group and the satisfaction from knowing they are helping children,” Erica Paynter said. Any interested persons need to register with Erica or the website and the first meeting is 5th October, with the venue to be confirmed.
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Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 Rural Fire 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 10am Nobby State School, Davenport Street Jenna Knecht 0400 917 683 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 5pm to 9pmGreenmount Hall, 11 Ramsay Street Wendy 4697 1480
Succulent 8am to 2pm Bunker’s Hill State School,315 Bunker’s succulentfest@gmail.com or Hill State School Road, Westbrook facebook.com/SucculentFest 10am to 12.30pm Greenmount Hall, 11 Ramsay Street Bill 4697 1480
12 October Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting
Brigade training,
25 November Annual Greenmount Twilight Markets,
all contribute to
Knitting patterns are available on the website or by contacting Erica. Trauma Teddies are knitted with 8 ply wool only and without any attached buttons or other objects. Knitters can produce pieces only with the stuffing done by other volunteers. Call for knitters to help children with trauma
Wyreema Community Hall 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144
View Fete,
12 November Nobby State School 125th anniversary
24 September Annual Motorbike Show,
Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade GM & AGM 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820
The last few years have seen many families suffer the impact of bushfires, floods, Covid emergencies trauma The children of refugee families escaping from conflicts are also often suffering from trauma. Trauma Teddies brightly coloured knitted teddies suffering something hold and comfort them most. If you are interested in joining a Trauma Teddy knitting group in Westbrook call Erica Paynter, the Red Cross coordinator for Westbrook on 0401232148 or email ericapaynter@hotmail.com between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.Your interest can also be lodged on the Red Cross website www.redcross.org.au
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Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820
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WYREEMA SS Enrolment packs available at the office. Contact us on 4596 0333. Wyreema State School 12 High Street, Wyreema. O P E N M O R N I N G S PREP 2022PREPWYREEMA2022WARRIORIT’STIMETOBECOMEA Come along & meet your teachers for 2023 at our Prep Open Mornings... November 10 & November 24 | 9:30 - 10:30am ENROL TODAY!
9 November Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting
22 November Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training,
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25 October Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training,
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Vale 11am to 3pm Vale View State School, Sarah Coote 4696 2158 or 873 Drayton Connection Road scoot7@eq.edu.au
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Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820
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Highfields had looked threatening throughout the opening stages with only desperate defence by Wattles holding them at bay. But when centre Austin Jennings touched down on the end of set move close to the Highfields try line to have the scoreboard draw level at 6-all, the mood of the game changed significantly in favour of Wattles. With the breeze at their backs, Wattles ran in six tries in the 22 minutes leading into the break to boast a healthy 34-6 advantage at the half-way mark.
Wattles forwards dominated throughout with Brenden McBryde and Jordan Crocker along with Michael Pearson and Mitch Koina advancing the cause at every opportunity. It was a significant step towards a possible fifth A Grade premiership by the Warriors, totally dominating the midseason Madsen-Rassmussen Trophy champions, Highfields.
Wattles 52 (Jackson Green 3, Austin Jennings, Travis Burns, Matt Christensen, Ryan Duggan, Tyson Stevens, Jordan Crocker tries; Travis Burns 6, Tyson Stevens, Kai WilliamsonDuggan goals) defeated Highfields 14.
Leading 46-10 with ten minutes remaining in the game, the closing stages were all Wattles’ way.
Wattles A and Reserve grade teams have the opportunity to book grand final berths with both up against Gatton.
Wattles now advance to the major semi-final to match up against top grade minor premiers the Gatton Hawks this coming Sunday, the winner earning an early seat in the 2022 grand final.
A penalty to the Eagles in the opening minutes of the second stanza laid the foundation for a much needed try to centre Matthew Waites. Highfields failed to use the breeze advantage, while the Warriors lifted the momentum through touchdowns by backrowers Ryan Duggan and Tyson Stevens.
However, the match was shut out when rampaging frontrower Jordon Crocker was rewarded with a try after a more than impressive return to the team after a lengthy injury spell.
Wattles one step closer
Wattles full-back Jackson Green was in superb form finishing with a hat trick of tries, while captain/coach Travis Burns was at his organisational best on top of a class kicking game. Kai Williamson-Duggan was ever busy with his inspirational work around the ruck.
The first round of the 2022 Toowoomba Rugby League finals series saw home side Wattles Warriors rise to the occasion with a mighty 52-14 win over the Highfields Eagles.
A win to each would see the teams step into their respective season deciders on September 18th.
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Coach Burns was more than enthusiastic with his side’s performance on Sunday, “But we’ll need to do it all again against competition pacesetters Gatton,” he said. Despite the final score, it was the Eagles that drew first blood when front-rower Carl Clemment ran onto a pass to post initial match points and a 6-0 lead after fifteen minutes.
This Sunday, 4th September, Cahill Park Sporting Complex, Gatton: A Grade: 2.30pm Gatton vs. Wattles; Reserve Grade: 1pm Wattles vs. Gatton - Glyn Rees
