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Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY"

Vol. 25

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021

From Greenmount to the world

Local producers across Queensland, such as Greenmount’s Kialla Pure Foods, have been connected to international retailers through a virtual trade fair run by the Queensland Government.

The virtual trade fair connects over 60 Queensland companies with importers and distributors in twelve major Asian markets. It is part of Trade & Investment Queensland’s Taste of Queensland promotion. A wide range of food and beverage products was sent to the potential buyers to sample. Stuart Maher, Commercial Manager of Kialla Pure Foods, said the virtual trade fair is a great opportunity to expand the company into new markets.

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“Given we can’t travel due to COVID, it is a great opportunity to build relationships in international markets with retailers,” Mr Maher said. Kialla Pure Foods, located on Greenmount Eton Vale Road at Greenmount, processed a wide range of organic grains, pulses and seeds into premium bulk ingredients for retailers and manufacturers. It sells everything from flours and minimally processed wholefoods to pancake mixes and protein smoothie blends. After having past success expanding into the Japanese and South Korean markets with its waffle and pancake mixes, Mr Maher said Kialla Pure Foods was hoping this opportunity would help the company expand into the Taiwanese market. Mr Maher said growth in international markets thanks to the virtual trade fair could lead to growth in the company’s operations. “Every time we grow, it allows us to employ more local people. “It helps us up-skill, train staff and hire more millers, administration staff and so on,” he said. Mr Maher said the advantages to be acquired from the virtual trade fair were more than just about gaining new customers. “It’s about getting feedback too,” he said. “We make assumptions about what the market might want and this gives us an opportunity to find out.” Queensland Premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk said the virtual trade push reinforces in key Asian markets that Queensland is open and keen for more business which is vital for our economic recovery. “This novel, month long promotion has already generated very keen interest in our Asian markets with so many potential buyers already signed up for on-line meetings,” the Premier said. In the last two years, Taste of Queensland events have resulted in more than $10 million in sales for Queensland exporters.

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Under 8s Day provides loads of fun

A few local schools converged on Clifton State School last Friday to take part in the various activities of Under 8s Day. New Homes & Renovations The participants included Greenmount, Nobby, Emu Creek and Pilton state schools. Insurance Work The activities were music conducted by Mr Langton, Office: 4696 3156 sensory play which involved things such as painting and MOBILE: 0408 480 334 PO Box 7380 walking through trays of different materials, ‘box city’ Mobile: 0408 480 334 PHONE: 07Email: 4630 9497 Toowoomba cardboard boxes of various sizes that could be assembled into admin@djlbuildinggroup.com.auMC 4352 FAX: 07 4630 9467 forts, karate conducted by Aussie Kids, dance conducted by Ms Kindelan, a demonstration by the Queensland Ambulance EMAIL: deanlyonsbuilding@gmail.com Service (QAS), a craft workshop and a fire safety talk by th Anniversary Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. You are invited to the QBSA LIC NO: 150 29085

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Region remains drought stricken

Despite improved rainfall across the Toowoomba Region, the entire area remains officially drought declared.

A review of the State’s drought situation has led drought declarations being revoked in five local government areas, bringing the drought-declared area of Queensland down from 67.4 per cent to 65 per cent. Areas removed from the drought list include Goondiwindi Regional Council and Logan, Redland and Gold Coast City Councils. The fifth area is the drought-declared part of the Charters Towers Regional Council. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said he remaining drought-declared local government areas, including the Toowoomba Region, did not receive enough rainfall for a revocation. “Outside the south east, pasture quality and quantity, crop production, water reserves, animal welfare and breeder conception rates have all been negatively impacted by the lack of significant rainfall and high temperatures in spring and early summer, and there are still ongoing rainfall deficits,”Mr Furner said. “This can be seen on the prototype Combined Drought Index (CDI), tailored for Australia based on a mix of drought indicators. “The CDI avoids relying too heavily on rainfall measurement alone, which after isolated events can give a short-term impression a drought is over.” “The CDI is being developed by the Northern Australia Climate Program with funding from University of Southern Queensland, the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program and Meat and Livestock Australia’s Donor Company. Mr Furner said Local Drought Committees (LDCs) meet at least once a year, generally at the end of the summer rainfall period, to discuss the impact of seasonal conditions and make recommendations about the drought status of their area. The Minister said producers in any drought-declared area who believe their property conditions are improved enough to allow restocking can have their property individually revoked. “If their drought declaration is revoked, producers can access returning from agistment and restocking freight

subsidies through the Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) for up to two years after the end of the drought declaration,” he said. “To be eligible for these subsidies producers must ensure their property’s drought declaration is first revoked before introducing any livestock.” The drought declaration map can be viewed at longpaddock. qld.gov.au and more information on the prototype CDI can be viewed at nacp.org.au/drought_monitor

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Pick up after your pooch

Are you a responsible dog owner? We all know picking up after your dog is unpleasant, but we all need to do our bit to stop poo-lution. For handy tips on how to care for your dog, visit our website.

To find out more details, call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au

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Don’t be a tosser

The dumping of waste in our parklands, beside skip bins, road reserves and bushland is illegal and can attract significant fines. Most household or domestic waste can be disposed of at our Region’s waste facilities for free. You can report illegal dumping on our website, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/litter

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New water truck fleet for region’s roads

A new fleet of water trucks, that will be used for road works, has been purchased by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) as part of its $13.6 million Fleet Replacement Program for 2020-21. Nine locally sourced Volvo trucks have been supplied to Council’s fleet consists of more than 2,400 assets, which Council by Toowoomba based dealer Western Truck Group includes passenger and light commercials vehicles, trucks, and come with fittings and water tanks supplied and installed heavy plant, mowers, trailers and equipment. by Toowoomba’s Felco Manufacturing. TRC Infrastructure Services Portfolio Leader Cr Melissa TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor said Taylor said the new fleet was an essential part of service the vehicles would be used by TRC’s Fleet and Logistics and delivery for Council and a great outcome for local business Construction and Maintenance Branches for road works and industry. throughout the region. “Locally manufactured water tankers and fittings as well as locally supplied vehicles bolsters our economy and helps to create more jobs and skills within the Region,” Cr Taylor said. The delivery included seven Volvo FMX11s fitted with 12,000 litre tanks and two twin-steer Volvo FMX11s with 16,000 litre tanks.

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Feedback wanted on mental health services

The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network is looking for feedback on how to improve its mental health, suicide prevention and addiction services. The Australian Government health body is developing a 5-year plan to ensure people living with mental health concerns, suicide and alcohol and other drugs use have access to the best possible care for their individual needs across our region. The aim of collecting the feedback is to have a future where people know where to get the mental health/alcohol and other drugs services they need, have services that are available and accessible to them anywhere and at anytime and life experiences are acknowledged and there is understanding that keeping good mental health is for everyone. Feedback is sought from people with a lived or living experience, GPs, health professionals and carers. The survey can be found at https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/ mhspaod-consultation

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Fire danger amplified by mouse plague

As winters rolls around, residents in areas affected by mice infestation are being warned to check their electric heating to minimise the potential for fires. Although most residents in the On Our Selection News area have given their heaters a good workout this year as temperatures have already dropped below zero, heaters that have already been used as well those that have not should still be checked. RACQ spokesperson Kirsty Clinton said the organisation had received almost 1,000 claims for fire damage in the last three years. “This year, in particular, those living in regions affected by the current mice plagues should be extra vigilant to check for damage to appliances that have been in storage. “Rodents as well as insects can chew cords causing serious damage which could lead to a fire.” New research by RACQ found that just 42 per cent of Queenslanders checked their electric heater for wear and tear each winter before using the appliance. Further research revealed 22 per cent of Queenslanders had never replaced heating appliances and a another 20 per cent admitted they only did so every six to ten years. “In storage, these appliances can get dusty, rusty and damaged so it’s important you have a quick look over them before plugging them in this winter,” Ms Clinton said.

“Check for excessive dust build up, rust spots and loose or frayed cords. “Faulty and damaged heating appliances are a serious fire risk.” Ms Clinton said it wasn’t just heating appliances that could lead to a fire. “During winter and throughout the whole year, remember not to leave an oven, barbecue or cooktop unattended, regularly clean your clothes dryer filter, and make sure all smoke alarms are in good working order.”

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Queensland lowest for workers’ comp premiums

Average premiums for workers’ compensation insurance will remain unchanged this year, leaving Queensland with still the lowest average compensation in Australia. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace told Parliament last week that the average WorkCover premium would be maintained at $1.20 per $100 of wages paid for 2021-2022. “WorkCover will also maintain the 5 per cent discount for early payment, as well as the apprentice incentive, where apprentice wages are excluded from premium calculations,” Ms Grace said. She said sound financial management and investment decisions in recent years had made Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme one of the country’s most efficient.

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The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program is offering successful first round applicants a share of $2.3 million through the first of two rounds of grants. The program will support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for, and live through, times of drought. The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program is part of the Federal Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund with program partner the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), which is bringing $1.125 million in philanthropic funding to the program. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said strong rural and regional networks are critical for the drought resilience of Australian agriculture-dependent communities. “It is the community leaders, mentors, local organisations and networks in farming communities that drive change and offer the support when needed,” Mr Littleproud said. FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton said local community networks are the foundation of resilient communities. “Through this program we’re helping to invest in the future of agriculture-dependent regions by enabling them to prepare now for periods of ongoing dryness,” Ms Egleton said. “A key element of this program will be to build stronger networks, and to encourage greater sharing of learnings and more collaboration within and across networks.” This is the first of two funding rounds, with a second to open later in 2021. Interested organisations are encouraged to apply directly to FRRR by visiting frrr.org.au/networks

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COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out to those most at risk. People aged 50 and over can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at one of the selected vaccination clinics or at participating general practices. It’s voluntary, free and the best way to protect you and your community. Our Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to closely monitor the safety of all vaccines in Australia.

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Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club

Business Basics grants

A new Business Basics Grants program opened on Monday. The new grant program is offering $5,000 to small businesses looking to build basic capabilities and upgrade skills. The Queensland Government is expecting the grants to be popular, and applications will close as soon as it receives sufficient applications for a competitive assessment, or on 30 June, whichever happens first. The guidelines and eligibility criteria are available at business.qld.gov.au/business-basics

The general meeting set down for this Thursday the 3rd of June has been postponed until the following Thursday the 10th of June at 7pm as a couple of members the committee will be away or unable to attend. There is no club social tennis at night at the moment, but the tennis courts are now available for hire as long as all users follow the social distancing rules. The key to the courts is now back at the Spar shop. There is only one key for the courts themselves, the toilet AFFORDABLE PRECISION AERIAL APPLICATION key has been removed and hirers and patrons are asked to use the toilets at the Lions Park, as they are cleaned and serviced regularly at the moment for the Coronavirus. Members are charged $4 an hour and for non members it is $8 an hour. There is an extra $2 an hour charge for the lights if they are used. The padlock is to be cleaned at the tennis courts on departure dc@dronecommander.com.au Call us for a quote and the key and tag is to be cleaned on return from the tennis www.dronecommander.com.au 0400 283 319 courts to the shop. Facebook.com/dronecommander There are disinfection wipes freely available at the Spar for this purpose if you ask at the counter. The nice sunny days in winter are just right for playing tennis so if you can get a group together come along and enjoy the facilities. The club is open for private functions, so to do an inspection and make a booking please contact Terry on 0431 014 618. Also, you can check out The Grange Country Villas our website to see what offers a friendly, secure lifestyle of facilities are available, etc. independent living in the vibrant, or you can send an email to hcsc8315@gmail.com rural community of Pittsworth Any bookings are subject Located minutes from local shops to COVID restrictions and and only 40km from Toowoomba may have to be cancelled at short notice if government Phone Diane for an inspection COVID rules require this. (07) 4693 3734 Membership fees for www.thegrangecountryvillas.com.au 2021/2022 can now be paid and remain at $25 for a 2 BEDROOM UNITS FROM ONLY $210,000 AVAILABLE TODAY! family. Ted Cavanagh, Secretary QUALITY LIFESTYLE • COUNTRY COMMUNITY • INDEPENDENT LIVING • LANDSCAPED GARDENS

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Mayor is vaccinated, encourages others

After receiving his first vaccination last week, Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is encouraging residents to get the COVID vaccination to help protect the safety of the community. Mayor Antonio said it is important for all members of the •7Springs Medical Practice (located in Kearneys Spring) community to get their vaccination. •Pittsworth Platinum Medical Centre “I understand there is some fear out there about the Contact the specific medical practice for more information vaccination, but in this uncertain time it’s important we or visit www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus listen to the advice of our health experts,” Mayor Antonio said. “We have been incredibly lucky here in the Toowoomba Region that we have been less affected by this deadly virus, however it’s vital we don’t become complacent. “The best way we can do this is by getting the vaccine.” Residents are concerned about the worsening condition Mayor Antonio advised residents to talk their doctor or of Hodgson Vale Road, as potholes have become wider and medial expert about the best way to access the vaccination. deeper since the heavy rain earlier this year. “It’s also important that we continue following the advice from Queensland Health,” Hodgson Vale Road runs east from its intersection with the Mayor Antonio said. New England Highway at Hodgson Vale, before turning south Vaccinations can be and then east again where it concludes at a T-Intersection with administered at a range of Sawpit Road and Boland Road. local medical practices. The condition of the road has been getting gradually worse They include: over the last several years. •Westbrook Family Medical Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has filled in the pot•Clifton Medical Practice holes on multiple occasions and has done minor repairs. •Pittsworth Medical Centre Local residents who regularly traverse the road say this •Drayton Medical Centre method is ineffectual as the potholes reappear in no time. •Middle Ridge Family TRC was contacted for comment. Mayor of the Toowoomba Practice Region, Paul Antonio •Toowoomba Medical received his first COVID Centre (located in vaccination last week. Harristown)

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Greenmount State School

EQUESTRIAN SUCCESS Border Rivers School Horse Sport Day held at Goondiwindi. Keelie and her horse Minty (right) competed in the sporting events representing Greenmount and had an amazing day. She represented her school proudly, came home with a swag of ribbons and made some new friends. Congratulations to Keelie and Minty, and we look forward to hearing more about your happy trails.

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NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORY TIME On Wednesday, our students went to space! Well….almost. We were read to from space! Yes, that’s right… We had a real astronaut read to our students via a live stream from the International Space Station. In a first for Greenmount State School we crossed live to space as part of the National Simultaneous Story Time initiative where the picture book ‘Give Me Some Space’ by Phillip Bunting was read encouraging more than 1 million Australian children to be reading the same book at the same time. Morrison said, “I liked the National Story Time because it was reading from a real astronaut from space. The astronaut made the book really interesting.” Emily said, “I liked the astronauts reading of the book because she used great expression. “It was cool that it was from space and we are learning about space.” It sure was an out of this world experience. GALA DAY We participated in our first Gala day of the year with students in the 3 to 6 class learning new skills and meeting new friends at Allora on Friday 14th. Students played netball, soccer and rugby league whilst demonstrating Greenmount team spirit and great sportsmanship. We are looking forward to our next Gala Day this Friday and using our new skills. PCYC BIKE EDUCATION SUCCESS The Bicycle Safety program involves theory and practice for students to learn road rules and signs, how to ride, control and maintain a bike safely, and how to scan the environment to identify potential hazards. Our 3 to 6 class participated in this program earlier in the year but this week were awarded their certificates of achievement with two students receiving Excellence across all areas. Congratulations Taylah and Siennce!

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Local Events Calendar

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DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT

June 9 Wyreema Community Hall monthly meeting Community Hall, 14 Umbiram Road Sarah Howell 0429 864 144 June 20 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 June 24 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade general brigade Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 meeting 7.30pm June 29 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 August 11 Wyreema Community Hall monthly meeting Community Hall, 14 Umbiram Road Sarah Howell 0429 864 144 September 8 Wyreema Community Hall monthly meeting Community Hall, 14 Umbiram Road Sarah Howell 0429 864 144 October 13 Wyreema Community Hall monthly meeting Community Hall, 14 Umbiram Road Sarah Howell 0429 864 144 December 8 Wyreema Community Hall monthly meeting Community Hall, 14 Umbiram Road Sarah Howell 0429 864 144 1st Sunday Anglican Church service, Umbiram, 10.30am St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Umbiram Every Sunday Nobby Uniting Church, Church Services Nobby Uniting Church 8.45am Davenport Street, Nobby Every Sunday Uniting Church Cambooya, Church Services Uniting Church Cambooya 10am Every Sunday Cambooya Anglican Church service, 10am All Saints Anglican Church, Eton Street Every Sunday Westbrook Community Church, 9am 114 Main Street, Westbrook Heather 0412 617 967 or toowoombaweslyan.org.au 4th Tuesday Nobby Heritage & Development Association Nobby School of Arts Hall June Smith 4696 3108 meeting Every Tuesday Cambooya Playgroup 9.15am to 11am Cambooya State School School office - 4612 2333 (during school term) Every Tuesday Hodgson Vale Playgroup 9am to 11am Ramsay State School, Ramsay Road Marion Winterbotham (during school term) 4630 9356 1st Thursday Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club Monthly Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club hcsc8315@gmail.com Meeting, 7.30pm Every Thursday Indoor social bowls, 1pm to 4pm Nobby School of Arts Hall Warren Smith 4696 3108 Every Thursday Emu Creek Playgroup 9am to 11am Emu Creek State School 14534 New Tania Schmidt 4697 1171 (during school term) England Highway, East Greenmount Every Friday Greenmount State School Playgroup, 9am to 11am Greenmount State School, Haldon School office 4697 1159

Bunker’s Hill State School

SPEAKING COMPETITION WINNERS On Sunday, students from Bunker’s Hill State School competed in the Year 6 Speaking Competition at the Languages and Cultures Festival. We had to perform a speech in Indonesian, in front of a panel of judges and a small audience. Our speeches were about ourselves and our lives. It was a bit nerve racking before we spoke and we had to use a small microphone to help project our voices. It was fun representing our school, Bunker’s Hill State School, and we placed, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. - By Jasper and Payton

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Wattles down Valleys

Competition heavyweights Valleys Roosters were no match for Wattles on Saturday as the travelling team prevailed 25 to 12 at Herb Steinohrt Oval. Nineteen-years-old hooker Kai Williamson-Duggan, a nephew of Wattles top graders Matt & Ryan Duggan, spearheaded the victory and was rewarded with overall player of the match honours after a sterling performance against class opposition. After serving a three-match suspension Wattles player/ coach Travis Burns donned his favoured number ‘6’ jersey to run on and certainly made his presence felt in the green and gold halves. For the opening couple of months of the Toowoomba Rugby League A Grade Premiership Valleys have demonstrated awesome ability earning them kudos as leading contenders for the end of season silverware in their quest to retain their premier’s title. On paper, the Warriors line-up made great reading heading in to Saturday’s Round 7 clash, regardless of a 24–16 armwrestle loss last week in the Southern Downs local derby with Warwick. The Roosters may have approached the match nonchalantly given Wattles less than average form of late, and if so, they learnt a valuable lesson. Aside from some outstanding attacking play and the enthusiasm generated by the return of Burns, defence was the recipe to Wattles’ win. Both Ryan Duggan and nephew Kai Williamson-Duggan dominated Wattle’s tackle count, while the big men in green and gold kept the highly rated Roosters on the back foot. With Burns back in the nerve centre along with half-back Matt Duggan, Wattles had an evening where everything seemed to go right. Wattles 25 (Matt Duggan, Steve Elliott, Kai Duggan, Brenden McBride tries Matt Duggan 2, Travis Burns 2 goals Matt Duggan field goal) defeated Valleys 12 (Alex Hinch, Dwayne Duncan tries Dwayne Duncan 2 goals) RESERVE GRADE Valleys 16 d. Wattles 4 (Brenden Wilson try) UNDER 18 Valleys 54 d. Wattles 4 (Rylan Saville try) - Glyn Rees

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