On Our Selection News - 3rd November 2022

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Wyreema Halloween once again a hit

Over the past few years, the Wyreema Community Hall has organised a Halloween event that sees both trick or treaters and houses getting the most out of the festivities.

The best decorated houses this year, as voted for by the trick or treaters, were:

1st Place: Nigel & Leanne Phillips

2nd Place: Kylie Griffin

3rd Place: Nicole Hoffmann

Wyreema Community Hall secretary Sara-Jane Howell said the Hall would like to thank everyone that came and supported the event, as they all had an amazing night and the costumes were absolutely

outstanding.

“We would like to thank all the volunteers that helped at the event,” Mrs Howell said.

“We put a call out for helpers and we wouldn’t have made it without you!

“The Wyreema Community Hall is a small team of volunteers that work very hard for weeks to prepare for this event and we thank you for your extreme dedication every year.”

Mrs Howell also wished to thank the registered houses.

“Without the support of the Wyreema house registrations

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we can’t have the event,” she said.

“You are superstars with the amount of effort we see put into your houses for the kids!

“We hear them talking about how amazing of an experience they get from visiting you.”

The event was helped by Bek and Rick Knudsen from Bracknell Lodge through the donation of a bouncing castle they gifted the hall.

The money raised from registration costs goes towards hosting the event, including providing food, drinks and entertainment.

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Creativity was a must to be awarded a placing, as the aged 10 to 15 placegetters were.

Over 530 kids travelled to dozens of homes around Wyreema to trick or treat last Saturday night, celebrating a holiday that, despite its foreign origin, has proved to be very popular.

Getting the most out of community projects

It doesn’t matter if you’re a grassroots community group or a land manager wanting to roll out a landcare project on private property, how you put that project together is essential if you want to get funding, engage other people and ensure outcomes on the ground.

Following the success of its workshop in Clifton

week, Condamine Catchment Management Association (CCMA) will be holding another free workshop at the Harvest New Life Church Hall in Pittsworth on Wednesday, 16 November.

The four-hour workshop, coordinated by Condamine Catchment Management Association and funded by the Australian Government National Landcare Programme will help grassroots groups and land managers understand project planning.

The workshop will look at how to turn a great idea into a solid project plan including budgeting, monitoring and reporting, and engaging volunteers.

There’ll also be a session dedicated to communication: who your audiences are, how to reach them, and what to say.

The presenter, Samantha Morris from Wombat Creative, said project planning and management can be daunting to people, especially when they’re busy community volunteers.

“So, I’m going to break down the jargon and simplify the process,” she said.

“This workshop will be interactive and hands-on and people are absolutely encouraged to bring their real-life project ideas with them.”

While one part of the workshop will see participants focus on what makes a great project plan, another will specifically focus on how to communicate.

“Project planning is one thing, but it’s entirely another to be able to communicate effectively about that project,” Ms Morris said.

“You need to be conscious of exactly who you want to communicate with, how to reach those people and the messages they need to hear.

“And none of that can happen if you’re not clear about why you need to reach those people in the first place.”

CCMA secretary Mary-Lou Gittins said the workshop was taking place as a result of community need.

“We know from decades of work in the catchment that our

Presenter Samantha Morris delivered the workshop to a full room in Clifton last week.

grass roots groups and land managers sometimes struggle with the intricacies of project planning,” she said.

“They’ll have awesome ideas that they can’t quite articulate for funding bodies and strategic partners.

“Not only will this workshop offer practical strategies for taking those ideas and turning them into solid plans, it’ll also help people better understand the ins and outs of strategic communication – especially when budgets are tight or nonexistent.”

RSVP by Monday, 14 November to Mary-Lou Gittins on 0429 642 092 or lcows@bigpond.com

Wyreema Halloween

The scary and creepy costumes aged 5 to 9 placegetters.

TRC wants to discuss pipeline with Minister

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking immediate discussions prior to making a decision on the State Government’s proposed Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline project.

Mayor Paul Antonio said it was crucial to have a conversation with the State Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water, senior representatives of the State Government and the Southern Downs Regional Council to remove any ambiguity from all sides of the table.

“This is a massive decision for all of us which is why we’ve called for an urgent meeting to be held,” Mayor Antonio said.

“I’ve already reached out to the Minister and am optimistic we can arrange a meeting as soon as possible on this matter.

“While we know what our requirements are for the Toowoomba Region, the decision yesterday (26 October) from Southern Downs Regional Council has made it clear we need to gain further understanding of their requirements for this proposed pipeline.

“We’re seeking to understand the intentions and implications of the details listed within the decision from Southern Downs.

“We have a good relationship with our neighbouring Council so it’s about coming together to get clarity before we make a final decision.

“At the end of the day, we appreciate Southern Downs is seeking the best outcomes for their constituents and we will be doing the same thing for Toowoomba Regional Council.

“There is no doubt there are positive opportunities for us from this proposed pipeline, such as connecting our southern towns to the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply, however, there will be significant investment required so we need to get the best possible deal for our community.

“It’s about ensuring our residents aren’t negatively impacted in any way.”

At the Toowoomba Regional Council Special Meeting held on 26 October, Council made the following decision:

That this matter be deferred to a future Special Meeting of Council, pending urgent discussions with the State Government Minister as a result of a relevant decision made by Southern Downs Regional Council today that, if accepted

by the State, does not achieve the following principles in relation to the project:

1) The project must not adversely impact or worsen Toowoomba Regional Council’s water security position;

2) There must be no adverse financial impacts on Toowoomba Regional Council as a result of the project;

3) That all parties to the transaction achieve an equal financial benefit.

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WYREEMA STATE SCHOOL

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Our swimmers really enjoy the challenge of the

At the small schools swimming carnival on Monday 28th of November, a team of selected students will compete in the carnival against three other Smalls schools at The Glennie Aquatic centre.

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PAPER PLANES AND PIZZA NIGHT

Recently, Bunker’s Hill State School held a “Paper Planes and Pizza Night” for the fathers and male guests of students who attend Bunker’s Hill State School.

This event was planned in partnership with the “Fathering Project” to encourage male members of our school community to spend time creating memorable moments with their children.

Students and their Dads or male guests participated in a paper plane making and throwing competition.

Then everyone enjoyed eating the yummy pizzas from Westy’s Pizza shop.

Everyone who attended enjoyed the nights and the overall winner for the paper plane competition was Finn.

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ABOVE: Finn won the paper plane competition.

Amended TRC budget forecasts surplus

Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) amended 2022-23 Annual Budget, adopted on Monday, forecasts a surplus of close to $3.5 million, a significant turnaround from the originally forecast deficit of $5.8 million.

TRC Finance and Business Strategy Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said the main reason for this significant turnaround is largely due to the timing of payments received through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

“When we adopted the Budget in June we didn’t have as much information on the works which would be required, however the delivery of these works are now more known,” Cr McDonald said.

“In addition to this, Council is generating more interest revenue on the back of the RBA rate rises.

“While this is encouraging and will help offset the deficit we recorded in the 2021/22 financial year, we need to be cautious as it’s an incredibly volatile environment at the moment.

“Inflation figures are now at 7.3 per cent and interest rates continue to fluctuate, highlighting the need for us to have contingency options in place to manage our finances responsibly.

“We’ve seen electricity and fuel costs continuing to rise and we need to take into account factors such as weather impacts, availability of supplies and the availability of staffing/ contractors.

“While we’ve budgeted for these factors, the increasing cost of living means we need to keep a close watch on any further changes in the market.”

In adopting the 2021/22 annual report, Mayor Paul Antonio said the past 12 months had created a number of new

challenges off the back of the COVID pandemic.

“We’ve run into unforeseen problems such as supply chain issues and a significant rise in the cost of living expenses, however despite these challenges we were able to adapt to the changing environment,” Mayor Antonio said.

“The past year also came with various challenges with four declared flooding events causing more than $100 million in damage to Council roads and associated infrastructure.

“Given the extent of the damage, flood recovery efforts will likely be our greatest challenge over the coming two years.”

The annual report included figures about each councillor’s remuneration and expenses.

Including superannuation, Mayor Paul Antonio was paid $205,965.40 in 2021/22, Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald $139,853.23 and the remaining nine councillors were each paid $121,208.58.

The total expenses for the 11 councillors was $202,445.85, which ranged from as low $7,801.36 for James O’Shea to as high as 32,239.18 for Paul Antonio.

Mayor Antonio had significantly higher expenses from travels and transfers, meals and hospitality compared to other councillors.

Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan’s professional development expenses totalled $10,125.82, double any other councillor’s.

Cr Geoff McDonald’s legal expenses of $5,621 were more than all other councillors combined.

The full report can be found at tr.qld.gov.au

Queenslanders urged to report fallen powerlines

After an early taste of storm season in some areas, Ergon Energy needs Queenslanders to be prepared for power outages and to report fallen powerlines.

Executive General Manager Operations, Paul Jordon said recent severe weather events were a sharp reminder of what to expect from a third La Niña.

“We are again facing a higher risk of severe thunderstorms, flooding and cyclones, which can cause major damage to the electricity network; both overhead and underground,” Mr Jordon said.

“Please report fallen powerlines, sparking pillar boxes and any damage you see to Ergon (131 670) or call Emergency Services (000).

“Always stay well away

from grounded wires and faulty equipment because these may be life-threatening electrical hazards.

“Don’t assume we know

about it or that someone else has reported it. The more detailed information we have from the community the better we can respond, make the area safe and get your lights back on.”

Where the ground is already saturated there is a greater chance of large trees toppling and bringing down powerlines.

Mr Jordon said Ergon appreciates members of the public spotting and reporting any branches growing too close to powerlines, which can then be assessed and responded to.

“But please don’t attempt to trim trees near powerlines yourself - it’s a high risk job and should be left to professional arborists trained to work near overhead powerlines,” he said.

“We’ve been doing network maintenance including tree trimming near powerlines and stocking up on essential network hardware at our main warehouses so we are in the best position to support our communities this storm season.”

Preparing silos now will help growers manage a wet harvest

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issues already front of mind.

While growers are very much at the mercy of the weather when it comes to harvesting crops, they can begin to prepare their silos above the deliverable moisture content to open up selling options.

This is the topic of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) recent podcast, where GRDC’s National Grain Storage Extension Project Coordinator, Chris Warrick discusses what growers should be doing now to prepare their silos to store wet grain.

Mr Warrick said while some growers might delay harvest giving crops the chance to dry out and get back to the desired deliverable moisture content, others might have to harvest wet grain to avoid future rainfall events.

“Preparing silos so growers have the option to take grain off above the desirable moisture content is a tool they can use to manage the difficult logistics of a wet harvest,” he said.

“The ideal setup at a time like this is having drying facilities available; however, that won’t be the case for a lot of growers, and it may not be possible for them to access this equipment so close to harvest.

“The second most common management option, and the one that can be underutilized by the industry is, aeration cooling.

“Growers can use aeration cooling to hold grain, preventing it from moulding, until it can be dried or blended with dry grain to sell.”

Mr Warrick said the most important factor to consider when using aeration cooling to store wet grain is ensuring the system is set up to match what growers want to do with it.

“Drying with aeration requires really high air flow and growers will need fifteen litres of air per second per tonne or

more to carry the moisture out of the grain,” he said.

“Aeration cooling only requires 2 to 4 litres of air per second per tonne and can be retro fitted to cone bottomed silos, sheds or bunker sites.

“If you’re going to store grain with higher moisture make sure you monitor it regularly. Smell the air, check the temperatures and ensure it’s cooling down nor heating up.

“When using aeration cooling fans to hold higher moisture grain, growers will need to run fans continuously whenever conditions are under 85 percent relative humidity, regardless of temperature.

“Without constant air flow, higher moisture grain is likely to heat up, sweat and turn mouldy.

“I’d also advise growers to put actions in place to make this easier now - making sure they can monitor their systems easily and ensure the air running through the grain is meeting expectations.”

Mr Warrick said that if growers are planning to retain seed from this harvest they should be prioritising these crops to maintain the seeds quality.

“Give priority to retaining seed, get it in the silo and store it at low moisture content and in low temperatures,” he said.

“This will ensure a higher germination percentage and greater seeding vigor can be maintained through to sowing in 2024.

“Ideally seed should be stored in silos with aeration cooling, an alternative is to harvest seed during the cooler parts of the day as grain will hold that cooler temperature during storage.”

The GRDC You Tube channel has a full video series on effective grain storage including aeration cooling and general hygiene.

rain on

forecast has eastern Australian grain growers bracing for another wet

GRDC National Grain Storage Extension Project Coordinator, Chris Warrick said preparing silos now can give growers options to store grain above the deliverable moisture content.

Photo, GRDC

TRC responds to housing shortage crisis

As Australia suffers from an acute shortage of housing, both rental and houses for sale, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has put forward its response to help address the crisis. planned infrastructure.

TRC believes the best method to address the housing shortage is to reduce regulations so as to speed up housing supply.

After submitting plans for a Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2022 - Housing Assistance Measures (TLPI) to the State Government, TRC Planning and Development Committee Chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said Council had further refined the document to matters raised by the State Government.

“Council has been in discussions with representatives of the development industry for a long time now about what measures Council can take to simplify and speed up the approval process for new housing across the region,” Cr O’Hara Sullivan said.

“These discussions have centered around how we can reduce the level of regulation applying to the creation of additional housing in greenfield development areas on the fringe of Toowoomba City as well as stormwater solutions for sites in existing urban areas making them more feasible for development, to assist in addressing housing stress currently being experienced within the Toowoomba region.

“While the longer term plan will be to progress a new Planning Scheme for the Toowoomba region, with this piece of work expected to be ready by 2025, we know we need to do something sooner than this which is why we’ve progressed with a TLPI.

“We have listened to the concerns of our community and have proposed the TLPI as we believe it could provide shorter term assistance for the development industry to provide residential lots and housing products in a shorter time frame.

“This move will create a simpler, shorter and lower-risk process for the development of land with access to existing or

Event moves indoors

With wet conditions making setting up in a park less than ideal, Clifton Dabblers have moved their Art, Craft and Markets in the Park to an indoor venue.

Allowing all exhibitors to be undercover, the event has been moved from Pioneer Park to the main pavilion in the Clifton Recreation Grounds.

It is taking place this Saturday, 5 November, 8am to 5pm.

All sorts of arts and crafts will be on display, selling jewellery, shirts, dresses, baby items, kids things and more.

There is free entry to the site and food will be available.

“The changes have now been made to address the matters raised by the State Government with the proposed TLPI now in the process of being sent through for Ministerial Approval.

“Following the review we’re hoping to have a swift turnaround so these changes can be implemented for our community.”

Photography competition features in Jacaranda Day

“No matter where you live, the connection to farming is an important part of our identity as Australians,” competition coordinator Jean Gundry said.

“Landcare is not just for farmers.

“Everyone of us who lives on the Darling Downs has a reason to celebrate the fact that we live in one of the most productive regions on the planet.

“We benefit through jobs in agriculture and allied

One such entry is this photo ‘Rotten’ by Darcy Jono Schmidt of Kaimkillenbun.

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industries, food and fibre production, healthy lifestyles and the capacity to sustain and benefit from the environment.”

The photography competition, which has categories accessible to all ages and lifestyles is an instigation and encouragement for people to engage in a community exploration and conversation about our relationship with the land.

“My passion is for education,” Jean explains.

“I want to encourage the next generation to interact with the environment; to be in it, be part of it, respond, observe and interact with it.”

To that end, the primary school category within the competition has a focus on insects.

Without a healthy insect population there can be no sustainable environment.

Landcare projects and membership are also important to building healthy and sustainable communities.

Previous photographic competition award events have resulted in vibrant and packed community gatherings.

The learning and sharing of new ideas have proven to be important for fostering mental wellbeing and community support and identity.

“A philosophy of caring for the land is the scaffolding for everyone’s relationship with the environment, irrespective of where you live,” Jean said.

Gomaren and Doctor’s Creek Landcare members will be on location in Mocatta Street all through Jacaranda Day for anyone who wishes to join the conversation.

For the full programme of events, visit ‘Jacaranda Day Goombungee’ on Facebook.

Winners of the annual Gomaren & Doctor’s Creek Focus on Farms photography competition will be announced at the Jacaranda Day festival in Goombungee this Saturday, 5 November.

Labor ends regional grants program

The Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) was discontinued last week by the Federal Government.

All applications from Round 6 of the program, which closed in February this year, will not proceed.

Across the first five rounds of grants, hundreds of millions of dollars in grants, ranging from $20,000 to $10 million, were awarded to community groups and local government areas across regional Australia.

The Community Development Grants program also faced the chopping block.

In the local area, a previous round of the BBRF saw Toowoomba Regional Council receive over $3 million to construct a network of mountain bike trails and the Clifton and District Progress Association has also received $20,000.

Nationals leader David Littleproud attacked Labor for the decision, accusing the parry of favouring city over country.

“It’s hardly startling that most of the money for a regional program went to Nationals-held seats,” Mr Littleproud said.

“It’s a regional fund and we are the party that represents regional Australia.

“Families are facing a cost-of-living crisis and taking money out of our regional and rural areas will ultimately hurt each

and every Australian.”

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton was critical of the budget delivered last week as a whole, claiming it fails families in the Toowoomba region at a time when they really need a plan to address cost of living pressures.

“It’s a high-taxing and high-spending budget that does nothing to help you or your family get ahead,” he said.

The program is to be replaced by the Growing Regions Program.

Little information about it has been released so far.

It is known the program will be open and competitive with grants awarded on a merit basis.

Administered funding for the program will be provided over three years.

It will be open to local government entities, state and territory governments and not-for-profit organisations, and partnerships between smaller organisations and local government entities.

The program will exclude private enterprise and for-profit entities.

Relief for pensioners as indexation increases hit bank accounts

Australians on pensions have received increases to pensions and allowances

thanks to the largest pension indexation increase in more than twelve years and the largest increase to allowances in three decades while most, including those on the Service Pension, the first boosted payment will have hit bank accounts in October.

“This will give a much needed boost to many people and help ease cost of living pressures,” Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said.

The Service Pension, Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer payment have risen by $38.90 per fortnight for singles and $58.80 a fortnight for couples in the latest round of indexation.

The maximum rate of pension has increased to $1026.50 a fortnight for singles and $773.80 for each member of a pensioner couple or $1547.60 per couple (including Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement).

The rate of JobSeeker payment for singles without children has increased $25.70 a fortnight to $677.20 including Energy Supplement, while Parenting payment Single has increased by $35.20 per fortnight to $927.40 including Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement.

“Our guiding principles as a Government are ensuring no one is left behind and no one is held back and this indexation increase will help pension recipients including veterans, their

partners, war widows and widowers keep up with the cost of living,” Minister for Veteran Affairs Matt Keogh said.

The pension paid to a war widow(er) has risen by $39.60 to $1044.30 per fortnight.

Additionally, Disability Compensation payments will increase by $59.90 per fortnight for the Special Rate, $33.20 for the Extreme Disablement Adjustment rate and $21.30 for the one hundred percent General rate of Disability Compensation Payment.

“The Australian community has a clear expectation that veterans and their families will be supported by the Government,” Mr Keogh said.

“We are committed to delivering a package of practical support measures that will improve the welfare and wellbeing of veterans and their families, building on the services already available.”

The new pension rates for veterans are available on the DVA website and the full list of rates can be found on the Department of Social Services website.

High school kids’ art on display

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s (TRAG) annual

Saturday, 5 November to 4 December.

The exhibition has been a feature on the Gallery’s calendar

and highlights visual art works of students from Queensland state and non-state schools.

Coordinator Edward Lucas (Teacher, The Arts, Toowoomba Christian College) said the program was an amazing opportunity for secondary school students to showcase their

works for the world to see.

“Our regions secondary Visual Art students are so talented and spend considerable time and effort to complete quality artworks that are worthy for the world stage,” Mr Lucas said.

“The program also inspires younger generations to recognise their potential in the creative sector.

“The program was available when I was an art student and I remember feeling a sense of wonder every time I saw the central exhibition as a teenager.

Examples of the artwork on display include Lost Cause by Toowoomba Christian College student Katelynn Grobler (left) and Caged Bird by Lockyer District High School student Ezra Singh (below).

“Now as a Visual Arts teacher, it is always an exciting occasion, endorsing the program to my own students and encouraging them to be brave by submitting their own artworks to the program.

“Working with TRAG has been a wonderful experience.

“The team is exceptional and highly experienced in curating.

“Every year we see a diverse range of works in all shapes and sizes, mediums and styles.”

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven Street Toowoomba, is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday.

It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays.

Entry is free. For further information contact the Gallery on 4688 6652.

Mandatory masks end

The mandatory wearing of masks in hospitals across Queensland ended, with a new traffic light system put in its place.

Hospitals will revert to existing pre-COVID infection control practices.

Traffic lights will be green when there is a low rate of community transmission, amber will be moderate rate and red a high rate, requiring the compulsory wearing of masks indoors.

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VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL

BOOK FAIR PARADE/GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Thank you to our parents for your support in preparing your children for the day.

Their costumes were amazing!

It was also wonderful to see so many grandparents enjoying some special time with their grandchildren.

The school once again exceeded its goal of over $2,000 in Book Fair sales.

A very special thanks to Mrs Eglington and Mrs Tozer for the many hours of their own time that they put into making this event a success.

Westbrook celebrates Halloween

The Vale View State School Book Fair Parade Costume Winners.

We had a tremendous turnout for our annual Book Fair Parade and Grandparents’ Day last week.

LEFT, ABOVE & BELOW: Westbrook was littered with great costumes and decorations on Monday night.

Member for Condamine Pat Weir with members of the Lions Club of Westbrook and Districts, who ran a free sausage sizzle on Kennard Street.

Local Events Calendar

If you are holding an event in the area covered by On Our Selection News, forward details to editorial@cliftoncourier.com.au

DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT

6 November Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820

9 November Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144

12 November Nobby State School 125th anniversary, 10am Nobby State School, Davenport Street Jenna Knecht 0400 917 683

19 November Wyreema Community Hall market day, 8am to Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 noon. Stallholders wanted.

22 November Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820

25 November Annual Greenmount Twilight Markets, 5pm to 9 Greenmount Hall, 11 Ramsay Street Wendy 4697 1480

Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club

Our Friday night function went off well with a smaller crowd attending for Octoberfest and Colin and Heather’s German style sausage meal and cabbage patties were great and very filling - unfortunately the sauerkraut didn’t make it to the plate but that’s another story.

The two different German beers were enjoyed by all who took part and went down well with the meal.

The members’ draw worth $20 saw number 21 come out belonging to Maureen Newman who was not there so didn’t get to pick up the prize.

The members’ draw goes up to $40 this week.

Remember you must be there to pick up the prize.

The meal next Friday night will be pizzas for $10 adults and $5 for children under 12.

Our bar is available with the usual stock plus some of the German beers left from last week.

There is a good variety of locally made Crows Nest soft drinks now as well, including their famous Double Sars.

The tennis courts are also open and free to use on Friday nights.

The grounds are still very wet at the moment with more rain around, so please be careful when using or walking near the oval etc. Get ready for the arctic blast this week also.

The market day on Saturday went well with a steady procession of visitors checking out the various stalls and enjoying the barbecue and coffee van operating, as well as the home made lemonade. Thanks to all involved.

Our Community Christmas function will be held on Friday the 25th of November this year commencing at 5.30pm and Santa will arrive around 6.30pm.

So if you are coming please help Santa out and bring along a some presents, also if you could let us know if you are coming and how many either by email or mobile call or text that would be appreciated for catering purposes.

Our monthly general meeting is on this Thursday night the 4th of November starting at 7pm.

The air conditioned Sports Club is open for private functions so please contact Mark our booking officer.

The mobile contact is 0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and future bookings.

You can also check out our website to see what facilities are available or you can send an email to hcsc8315@gmail.com

Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility.