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Rain, storms coming this way

Those who have plans to spend the upcoming weekend outdoors may need to reconsider as the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting significant rain and storms affecting the Darling Downs.

Senior Meteorologist Jonathan How said across eastern Australia, storm activity is expected to decrease today (Thursday) compared to the widespread showers and storms peaking in the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, which was expected to cause moderate to major flooding in already flooded rivers in NSW, Victoria, and possibly Tasmania and southern Queensland.

The storm is expected reinvigorate tomorrow (Friday) over southern Queensland, spreading east into the Darling Downs and inland New South Wales on Saturday.

“Many communities that recently experienced flooding or are currently in flood will likely see rivers rise in the coming week including inland and western areas of New South Wales,” Mr How said.

“The ground remains saturated, and any additional rainfall will cause streams and rivers to rise.”

Communities should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via the Bureau’s website bom.gov.au and the BOM Weather app and follow advice of emergency services.

Toowoomba Regional Council operates a Disaster Dashboard, which includes useful information such as closed roads, river heights and emergency contacts.

It can be accessed at disaster.tr.qld.gov.au

The Bureau of Meteorology has also recently released a new national heatwave warning service.

It provides an alert through the BOM Weather app and Bureau website that a heat hazard is forecast within the coming four days, helping Australians to prepare for and lessen the impacts of a heatwave events.

The alerts will include heatwave warnings issued by the Bureau along with five sets of action statements aligned to heatwave severity, agreed with by partner health and

Storm clouds develop over a Cambooya property.

emergency service agencies across Australia.

In the event of a heatwave, heatwave warnings will be issued by the Bureau through the BOM Weather app and Bureau website, as well as media and social media, with health messages relating to heat provided by state and territory agencies.

A heatwave occurs when the maximum and the minimum temperatures are unusually hot over a three-day period at a location.

This is considered in relation to the local climate and past weather at the location.

Just in case you missed

Applications open for Rosalie and Crows Nest Galleries exhibitions for 2023

Every year the Rosalie and Crows Nest Galleries seek applications from artists, curators, arts/crafts groups, community members and organisations to contribute to their annual exhibition programs.

Their exhibition programs foster engagement between artists/artist groups, the community and visitors to the gallery, providing opportunities to connect, share stories and celebrate creativity of talented those individuals or groups from across the Toowoomba Region.

Both Galleries offer a professional and friendly opportunity to showcase high calibre works to audiences visiting galleries in the Toowoomba Region, promotion through the various Toowoomba Regional Council channels and a chance to connect directly with patrons through a related public program.

The application form can be downloaded from each respective Galleries webpage on the Toowoomba Regional Council’s web site.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than midday on Tuesday 18 October 2022.

Contact the Rosalie Gallery or Crows Nest Gallery officer for further information.

For more information, see thew Rosalie Gallery webpage - Rosalie Gallery (tr.qld.gov.au) and the Crows Nest Gallery webpage - Crows Nest Gallery (tr.qld.gov.au) and follow @trartgalleries on Instagram.

Letters To the Editor

DEMENTIA

To the Editor,

Thank you to the people impacted by dementia, community members and healthcare professionals who marked Dementia Action Week 2022 from 19-25 September.

Across Australia, individuals and organisations supported our campaign, ‘A little support makes a big difference’ to increase understanding about dementia and help eliminate discrimination.

On behalf of the estimated 487,500 people living with dementia in Australia, we thank everyone for their support.

While Dementia Action Week is only one week each year, the conversation and action to eliminate discrimination continues year-round.

For information and tips on how to make a difference in your community, please visit discrimination.dementia.org.au Maree McCabe AM, CEO Dementia Australia

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leaving for Chinchilla

and was appointed to Oakey but two years later he chose to return to Chile to work as a prison chaplain to 1200 high security prisoners, remaining there until 1992.

Returning to Australia, Fr Rod was appointed to the Pittsworth Parish in 1993 where he remained until

2005, although during that time he spent a further 18 months in Chile.

From 1st January, the new Catholic parish priest for Greenmount and Cambooya will be Fr Warren Padilla, a native of the Philippines, who is currently the parish priest at Charleville.

Fr Rod MacGinley,who has served a number of Catholic Parishes including Cambooya, Greenmount and Clifton for more than a decade will move to Chinchilla in the new year.

Fr Rod has been in this area for the past eleven years and has covered parish work at the Sacred Heart Parish, Cambooya, which includes St Joseph’s Church at Greenmount, and St James’ and St John’s Parish at Clifton.

He also travelled to Leyburn and Allora and to Deuchar when the Catholic church existed there.

Fr Rod grew up in the local area, having been born in his parents’ home on their dairy farm at

West Haldon, where he was the youngest of eight children.

He was ordained to the priesthood on 9th August, 1972 by Bishop William Brennan, D.D., in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Toowoomba.

A significant part of his work was undertaken in Chile.

Fr Rod’s first appointment was to St. Anthony’s Parish in Toowoomba after which he served in Cairns, Oakey Pittsworth and Cunnamulla, although not consecutively.

His first stint in Chile was in 1978 when he left Cairns and went to work with St. Columbans Mission Society.

He returned to the Toowoomba Diocese in 1985

Pittsworth craft, food event to highlight town

The 17th Pittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular

Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, promises to shine a light on the town and surrounding district.

Almost 50 stall holders will set up a colourful array of displays in the town hall for both days, with still more outside in Centenary Park.

The Spectacular was started as a fundraising initiative of the St Andrew’s Anglican Parish and most members of the inaugural committee are still involved including coordinator Brenda Prentice, Ros Scotney, Leonie Lee-Archer, Judy Krieg and Heather Hanlon.

As well as showcasing the work of local artisans and food producers, the event showcases local business and community organisations.

“It’s a very pleasant day out with lots of local artisans offering craft and food and lots of organisations having stalls including Crafty Quilters,” Brenda said.

“Pittsworth Confectionery on Mallard Road will have the factory open to the public and many other businesses will also be involved.

“It’s really an invitation for people to come to Pittsworth and see what we have here.”

People searching for a special gift might look to Barbary Lane Bears, Rhonda’s Rag Trade, Deez Creations, Just Add Confetti or numerous other specialised stalls.

For visitors looking for something to eat they can choose from stalls such as Old Style Russian Fudge and Coconut Ice, Amy’s Sweet Treats, Jim’s Jerky or Lucille’s Kitchen.

For those who may like to sample some local wines, Riversands Vineyards or Springdell Fruit Wine, will be available.

Whether you’re looking for jewellery, women’s clothing, leather goods, homewares or soaps and skin care it will all be available at the Pittsworth Craft and Fine Foods Spectacular.

Exhibition celebrates natural world

As well as the Craft & Fine Food Spectacular, Pittsworth is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Cliff Bauer titled A Time for Change, this weekend.

The exhibition will be hosted at the Sondrio on 67 Gallery, 67 Yandilla Street, from today (Thursday, October 6) until Sunday, October 9.

Opening times will be from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and from 10am to noon on Sunday with free admission.

The focus of this exhibition will be Mr Bauer’s love and appreciation for the Australian landscape and his desire for its preservation.

He has fond memories of growing up in Pittsworth and was a member of the Pittsworth Art Society in the mid 1960s.

Brisbane artist Cliff Bauer has strong connections to Pittsworth which inspire his approach to painting.

A stronger GP workforce for our region

Darling Downs and West Moreton Public Health Network (PHN) will play a key role in the future distribution of the GP workforce after being awarded a grant through the Australian Government’s Health Workforce Program.

Darling Downs and West Moreton is one of seven Queensland PHNs that will provide analysis and advice on the priority locations for GP training placements to meet current and future GP workforce needs, through the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation grant.

This work will make a vital contribution to the future of GP training within the upcoming transition to a college-led model of training from 1 February 2023.

Announced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, the AGPT Program will be delivered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to build a training model that is focused on training doctors in the areas that them most.

“Like many regions across Australia, our region is facing significant GP workforce shortages, with a particular impact being experienced within our region communities,” Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN CEO, Lucille Chalmers said.

“Our advice will help inform the distribution of the GP trainee workforce and build a stronger workforce presence across our region.”

The distribution approach under the college-led model will provide flexibility to meet demand across Australia, while also providing flexibility to ensure positive registrar experiences.

The AGPT Program provides full-time, on-the-job training for doctors who want to specialise in general practice and/ or rural and remote medicine who can then work as GPs anywhere in Australia.

The three-to-four-year training program offers 1,500 training places each year under a competitive merit-based process.

“We’ve partnered with our primary care workforce and established strong stakeholder relationships across the health system since 2015,” Ms Chalmers said.

“These relationships, along with our comprehensive

Health Needs Assessment, means we are well-placed to advise on the health and service needs of our region.”

Building a strong and sustainable GP workforce requires the ongoing support and engagement of many stakeholders, which is why Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN will continue to work broadly to attract and support GPs across the region served by the local network.

Lactalis found breaching Dairy Code of Conduct

The Federal Court has found Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd (Lactalis) breached the Dairy Code of Conduct by failing to meet some of its obligations in relation to the 2020-21 milk season, in court proceedings brought by the ACCC. Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair Mick Keogh described the decision as a win for dairy farmers, who generally have limited bargaining power in their dealings with much larger processors.

“This is an important case for the ACCC as these are the first proceedings we have instituted under the Dairy Code of Conduct,” Mr Keogh said.

The Code commenced in 2020 to address systemic

transparency issues and bargaining power imbalances between dairy farmers and processors.

The Court found that Lactalis breached the Code when it failed to publish its milk supply agreements on its website by the Code’s deadline of 2pm on 1 June 2020, and instead required dairy farmers to sign-up through a web portal to receive them by email.

The Court also found that Lactalis breached the Code by publishing and entering into agreements that allowed them to unilaterally terminate the agreement in circumstances that did not amount to a material breach.

In particular, Lactalis was permitted to unilaterally terminate the agreement when, in their opinion, the farmer had engaged in “public denigration” of processors, key customers or other stakeholders.

A hearing on relief, including penalties, will be held at a later date.

Veg industry growing

A report from ABAREAS shows the Australian vegetable industry has grown significantly by taking advantage of changes in consumer incomes and tastes.

ABARES Executive Director, Dr Jared Greenville said the report shows vegetable industry growth has significantly outpaced the overall ag sector over the past five decades.

“The vegetable sector has seen growth through a shift toward higher value products and improvements in the quality and convenience of what is provided,” he said.

Over the period from 1969-70 to 2020-21, the nominal value of vegetable production increased by $4.7 billion.

“Improvements in product mix and quality contributed nearly 60 per cent of that growth while general vegetable price inflation contributed 35 per cent and increased volumes 5 per cent, “Dr Greenville said.

“We are not eating greater quantities of vegetables, rather we are eating a wider range of higher quality vegetables.”

Rising incomes and changing tastes have shifted consumer demand towards higher quality, wider variety and improved convenience, with only a moderate increase in volumes.

Dr Greenville said the improvement in quality has come from a variety of sources, including improved packaging, greater consistency, more ready to eat products and greater year-round availability.

“An important experience of the vegetable sector has been the on-farm value created by effectively responding to changes in consumer preferences and the role that close relationships along supply chains have played.”

Solar panel power proving popular

Over 722,000 homes in

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said together, Queensland’s homes account to over 3.5 GW capacity, more generation capacity than the state’s two largest power stations combined, Gladstone and Stanwell.

Deputy Premier Steven Miles said a new solar system is connected every 11 minutes in Queensland.

“While rooftop solar supplied 8.9 per cent of Queensland’s total energy needs last financial year, in the middle of the day it can represent more than 40 per cent of generation,” Mr Miles said.

The number of homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the local area is divided by postcode.

In the 4350 postcode covering Toowoomba and Westbrook, there are 12,256 installations (the fourth most in Queensland) from 50,441 private dwellings, or 24.3 per cent.

In the 4352 postcode covering Wyreema, Hodgson Vale,

Council sells carpark to affordable housing project

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will work with notfor-profit community housing provider Brisbane Housing Company to deliver a 75 unit development in the CBD.

The new social and affordable multi-storey housing accommodation is planned for Station Street, Toowoomba.

The decision was made at last Wednesday’s (28th September) confidential Special Meeting of Council.

“Council has been devising ways to address the acute shortage of rental accommodation, especially for the social and affordable housing sector, that is representative of the tight housing and rental market across Australia,” TRC Planning and Development Committee chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said.

“Council will look for ways to re-invest the proceeds from the sale of the Station Street land into car parking or similar improvements across the CBD. The Station Street car park is rarely above 60 per cent capacity on most days.”

Highfields and other areas, there are 5,585 installations from 11,509 private dwellings, or 48.52 per cent.

In the 4358 postcode covering Cambooya, there are 386 installations from 1,230 private dwellings, or 31.39 per cent.

In the 4359 postcode covering Greenmount, there are 242 installations from 573 private dwellings, or 42.23 per cent.

In the 4360 postcode covering Nobby, there are 133 installations from 255 private dwellings, or 52.16 per cent.

TRC to explore tree planting programs

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will examine ways in which it can partner with the community to plant more trees in rural and urban locations.

Council endorsed a motion calling for a report into tree planting options, subject to budgetary considerations, at its September Ordinary meeting.

Planning and Development Committee chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said she envisaged a community partnership where Council and interested parties, including private landholders, would work to plant more trees across the Region.

“It is worthy to aim for an ambitious tree planting program in response to recent and past vegetation loss as a result of our expanding urban footprint,” Cr O’Hara Sullivan said.

“Landowners may clear vegetation on their property without seeking approval from Council, so long as they comply with any relevant State or Federal legislation.

“Council is looking at provisions in the new Planning Scheme to provide closer scrutiny on vegetation removal and potential complementary planting.

“There are many opportunities for tree planting programs to be positive community-building exercises.”

Cr O’Hara Sullivan said aside from the aesthetic benefits of planting appropriate species in suitable urban and district locations, there are many other positive effects that can be realised.

“Council can continue to play its part in reducing loose

TGA provisionally approves Pfizer for kids

Pfizer has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved provisionally the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid vaccine (COMIRNATY) for use with children aged from six months to under five years.

While children who experience Covid 19 are less likely to develop severe illness compared to adults, they are still at risk of developing severe illness and complications from Covid 19, including Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome and long Covid.

Children under 5 years also have a higher risk of diseases that overlap with Covid 19 such as pneumonia and other viral upper respiratory tract infections.

Covid remains an everyday part of our lives and the continued spread of Covid 19 in childcare and preschools also remains.

“Today’s provisional approval is an important reminder to parents to speak to their healthcare professional about Covid 19 vaccination,” Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s Medical Director, Dr Krishan Thiru, said.

For children 6 months to 5 years old, a primary vaccination course consists of three doses of the COMIRNATY vaccine.

carbon in the atmosphere through a growing program such as this proposal,” she said.

“Tree planting can help stabilise areas, such as cleared sites along our eastern escarpment, as well as adjacent to waterways and lineal parklands that also function as stormwater conduits.

“Targeted planting programs also could help restore natural water courses that have been denuded due to various activities over the years.

“A million trees only represents five trees per man, woman and child in our population, which is currently around 190,000 people, across our growing Region.”

Redress support service for victims of child sexual abuse

A new Redress Support Service has opened on the Darling Downs with the aim of providing compassionate and trauma informed support service for people impacted by child sexual abuse.

The service covers Toowoomba, Darling Downs and some of south west Queensland to support people with lived experience of institutional childhood sexual abuse to make application to the National Redress Scheme.

It also offers short term counselling for people with this lived experience.

To book an appointment call 4616 9700 or visit the TASC office in Toowoomba, at 223 Hume Street.

Cambooya State School

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

With less than two weeks until our school’s big celebration to commemorate our 140th birthday, preparation is full steam ahead!

The Big Birthday Bash is being held at the school on Sunday 16th October 2022 from 10am to 3pm.

Cambooya State School P&C Association President Claire Fogarty said it’s going to be a fantastic day.

“We have 25 market stalls, a couple of coffee vans, and several food vans confirmed,” she said.

The P&C is running its own food van selling chips, chicken chips, burgers and of course, dagwood dogs!

“There will be heaps to keep the kids happy including mini golf, laser skirmish, giant slide, jumping castles, face painting and balloon twisting.

“And loads of soccer and handball to play too!

“People can pre-purchase unlimited ride tickets online – just go eventbrite.com.au and search for Cambooya State School.”

Cambooya State School Principal David Wilson said each of the school’s classes is running its own fun stall, organised by the teachers and students.

“You’ll be able to enjoy lolly guess, lucky dip, lob a choc, lucky squares, bottle stall, stress balls and heaps more.

“We have an amazing crew of teachers at our school and I can’t wait to see everyone from the community come along and take part in the day,” he said.

We’ve had wonderful support from our community to help make this event happen –thank you to Toowoomba Regional Council and Westbrook Family Medical Centre for sponsoring the event, and Homestyle Bakeries for supplying bread rolls for the P&C food van.

Home Care Services Available in Clifton

Clifton Community Health Serv i ces i s an app ro ve d Home Care Package provider as part of the Australia n G o ve r nment A ged C a re subsidised scheme.

If you are approved for a Home Care Package, you can choose us to provide the support and services you need to live well at home such as:

Personal care Cleaning, laundry and other chores Meals and food preparation Nursing care Yard maintenance Respite

Transport for social outings, shopping and appointments

Am I eligible for home care services?

If you are 65 years or over, visit the website below or phone us and we can help you www.myagedcare.gov.au/am-i-eligible

Contact us For more information about a Home Care Package or how we can help you, contact: Sharon Cruickshank, Home Care Coordinator Phone (07) 4697 3735 or 0484 597 396 Email homecare@cliftonhospital org Web www cliftonhospital org

A community owned, Caring since 1949

We’re holding a marvellous multi-draw raffle with more than 50 prizes up for grabs – a huge thank you to everyone who has donated raffle prizes including Windmill Bakery, Bunnings, Coles, Woolworths, iPlay, The Open Range, HKL Studio, Bull & Barley Inn, The Coffee Club, Sunset Super Bowl, Westbrook IGA, Westy’s Pizza, Aquarius Hair & Beauty, Sip n Dip Toowoomba, Go Karts Withcott, Splendercrest Stables, Mick Tighe 4x4, Spirit of Hervey Bay, Jacqui Walker Re/Max, Darling Downs Zoo, Anaconda, Kace Electrical, Price Attack and Golders.

CPR Courses

The Clifton Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) in conjunction with local Ambulance paramedics, is offering free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses for local groups interested in helping their members learn how to perform CPR.

The LAC held a successful course at Clifton on Saturday with 11 people attending.

Any community groups or businesses wishing to take advantage of the course on offer should contact the president of the Clifton LAC, Anne Glasheen on 0408 718 720.

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CANARY MIX $40 WHOLE MIXED GRAIN $17

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Sunday breakfast with jazz on the menu

If you like the idea of a leisurely Sunday breakfast with live jazz music set in an historic railway carriage then Toowoomba Hospice has a fund raising event that might whet your appetite.

The Hospice is holding its Annual Charity Jazz Breakfast on Sunday 30th October commencing 9am at the DownStream Railway Museum on the corner of Bell and Cambooya Streets, Drayton.

Tickets are $40 and this provides a cooked breakfast with either tea or coffee, juice and fruit with entertaining jazz music while providing the opportunity for a tour of the historic railway carriages.

Proceeds of the event will help Toowoomba Hospice continue to provide safe quality care for those with a terminal illness while also providing palliative and respite care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs to a variety of clients and their loved ones.

For further information or to book tickets phone Amy or Mark on 4659 8500.

The Jazz Breakfast is sponsored by Stahmann Webster.

Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club

FRIDAY NIGHT FUNCTIONS ARE BACK!

Our first Friday night function is planned for this Friday the 7th of October starting at 6pm and the meal will be a special home cooked Lasagna.

The members’ draw will kick off at $50.

MONTHLY MEETING TONIGHT

Our next monthly general meeting will be held tonight, Thursday the 6th of October at 7pm in the Sports Club.

TAKE CARE

The grounds are very wet at the moment so please be careful when using the oval etc. or playing near the creek area as it is very slippery.

HODGSONVALE COMMUNITY

SPORTS CLUB MARKET DAY

The market day date has now been set for Saturday the 29th of October at the Sports Club grounds from 10am to 3pm, keep an eye out for further information on this event.

HIRING THE CLUB

The heated 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 etc. are available. or you can send an email to hcsc8315@gmail.com

Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility.

GREAT TIME OF YEAR FOR TENNIS

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.

Lighting costs are $2 an hour at night.

Government Covid rules must be adhered to at all times while the tennis courts are being used.

The toilets at the Sports Club are also available for tennis hirers.

BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Memberships for the 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 on line 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 neighbors and keep the noise levels down.

- Ted Cavanagh

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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

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

12 October Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144

15 October Friends of Gormans Gap Inc. Bush Regeneration Top of the track, Gorman’s Gap Road, Barbara 0408 455 465 Working Bee Preston president@fogg.org.au

16 October Cambooya State School 140th Birthday Fete Cambooya State School

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

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

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

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

14 December Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144

15 December Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade meeting, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820

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 Westbrook Community Church, 9am 114 Main Street, Westbrook Heather 0412 617 967 or toowoombaweslyan.org.au

Every Sunday Wyreema Christians worship 9.30am Wyreema Community Hall, Kerron 0401 930 656 or 14 Umbiram Road, Wyreema Beryl 0478 808 162

Every Sunday Uniting Church Cambooya, Church Services Uniting Church Cambooya 10am

Every Sunday Cambooya Anglican Church service, 10am All Saints Anglican Church, Eton Street

Spooky sweet for Halloween

Halloween is popularly celebrated locally, particularly at Wyreema, where the locals get right into it!

In the face of a challenging season for a fruit that takes 18 months to harvest, Queensland pineapple growers are urging Aussies to carve a pineapple for Halloween this year.

Pure Gold Pineapples says Australians wanting to support their local industry should pick a pineapple instead of a pumpkin to carve as their Australian Halloween tradition.

Anthony Dobson, General Manager of Tropical Pines, said the Spooky Pines custom, introduced six years ago, had grown in popularity.

“Last year we saw a great take up of Spooky Pines and we’re thrilled that the community is really starting to embrace this new Halloween tradition,” he said.

Carving a pineapple doesn’t leave any waste - you can eat the flesh of the pine straight away, refrigerate it to use in your favourite recipe, or freeze it for smoothies.

Pure Gold Pineapples has released a limited edition Spooky Pines with a QR code for carving instructions.