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THURSDAY, July 8, 2021

Concrete waste used as house pad

A Mount Rascal man has had to remove more than 100 tonnes of concrete from his property after being caught illegally using it to fill a depression, intending it to be a house pad. A $2,669 Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) was also issued to the landholder following a visit by the Department of Environment and Science. The fine was issued to the landholder for unlawfully carrying out an environmentally relevant activity without an environmental authority. David Cook, Manger of the department’s Unlicensed Waste Team (UWT) said after a tip-off from a member of the public, departmental officers conducted a site inspection of the property on 29 March 2021 and discovered the concrete waste. “The landholder advised that he was using the concrete waste to fill to a depression on the property, and was intending on covering it with soil to create a house pad,” Mr Cook said. “Following the inspection, the landholder was issued with a direction notice requiring him to cease receiving the concrete waste. “The landholder was required under the direction notice to remove the concrete waste from the property. “He engaged a civil construction company to remove the concrete and deliver it to a licensed waste facility.” The landholder did subsequently provide receipts from the construction company and the weighbridge to demonstrate that the waste had been appropriately disposed of. Mr Cook said a re-inspection of the property by the UWT showed the site had been rehabilitated and the landholder is now using clean soil to fill the depression. “This is a great outcome for the department and has removed the risk of potential contamination to the surrounding environment,” he said.

“Conducting unlicensed waste activities can pose a risk to the environment and to local communities, and we encourage community members to contact us if they need clarification. “The department’s UWT will continue to act on public information to identify and investigate unlicensed waste operations.” The Department of Environment and Science encourages community reports, as they play a vital role in helping the department identify and investigate environmental risks from the storage and disposal of waste. To report an issue in your local area, call the Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 372. More photos on page 10

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Donate blood to help save lives Ergon Energy is encouraging people and businesses to join it in donating blood to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Red Cross Lifeblood Group Account Manager Rosie Barton said people who are registered with the Ergon Energy and Energex team have so far made 682 donations and saved 2,046 lives this year. “They’re well on track to match the 1,397 donations that claimed last year’s award for the Government Category of the Lifeblood challenge. “In Australia, we need 31,000 blood donations every week, and a new blood donor every 5 minutes, to keep up with demand,” Ms Barton said. Ergon Energy Digital Specialist Ian Dunbier, one of the 73 members who regularly donate at centres across the state, recently made his 256th donation. Mr Dunbier said he first donated about 17 years ago. “One of my colleagues used to donate regularly with her mother and was looking for someone to go with her when her mother moved away,” Mr Dunbier said. “I jokingly offered but she called my bluff. “Now I try to donate every two weeks – I’m pretty lucky because I’ve managed to stay very healthy that whole time and I’m in a workplace that is really supportive.” Mr Dunbier said the main reason he donates so often is

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because of the people he has met who required blood products to save their lives. “I’ve met a few at the ceremonies Red Cross have held to celebrate donation milestones. “To hear their stories to get a sense of just how grateful they are, that’s why I donate,” Mr Dunbier said. “I really encourage anyone who’s interested in learning OPEN more about donating blood or plasma to go to the Red Cross Welcome to our Lifeblood website and, if they’re willing and able, book a time. MOND new Pharmacist AY TO FR “They’ll be making a real difference to someone’s life.” ANDREW 8.30AM IDAY - 5.30P M Rosie Barton said the Highest Number of Donations LORD SATUR D Government award is a fantastic, well-deserved achievement. 8.30AM AY - 12PM Lifeblood is encouraging businesses across the state to Cnr Spring & Ramsay Streets T 4636 2093 join Ergon and Energex in their efforts and donate to help save a life. MIDDLE RIDGE Toowoomba F 4636 3074 There is a Lifeblood donor centre in Toowoomba located at 661 Ruthven Street and it is open seven days every week. Plasma collection, platelet collection and whole blood collection are all available services at the 8 Hume St centre. If you plan to donate TOOWOOMBA there, appointments are recommended. OPEN TUESDAY to FRIDAY For more information, Bank Hours 10am to 4pm call 13 14 95 or visit the Lifeblood website at P: 0447 257 342 Mick Cherry donateblood.com.au

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Mount Peel upgrades completed

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has completed upgrades to the bushwalking trails at Mount Peel Bushland that have been ongoing since March. Mount Peel Bushland Park lies between Westbrook and in popularity which is why we’ve completed a number of improvement projects this year to give residents further Drayton on the north-western side of Anzac Avenue. recreational opportunities. TRC Environment and Community Committee portfolio “Project works at Mount Peel Bushland Park have focused lead Tim McMahon said over the past year, Council had on improving connection of the Boundary Street South trailundertaken work on a number of projects which all fed in to head to the existing bushwalking and mountain biking trails the Sport and Active Recreation Healthy Living Plan. to cater for the growing residential population at Westbrook. “Here in the Garden City, we’re determined to provide Improvement works at Mt Peel have included the addition more opportunities for our residents to get out and active,” Cr of the ascending Gumbi Gumbi mountain bike trail which McMahon said. runs for 3040m and the descending Darla trail which is 2755 “Bushwalking and mountain bike trails continue to increase metres long. Both of these trails start at the Boundary Street trailhead and join the existing older trails though the Wakka Bunda connection trail. Cr McMahon said TRC has also built a new 560 metre bushwalking trail connection to the Basalt Walk that will allow walkers access the South Summit and the rest of the bushwalking trails from the Boundary Street South trailhead. “To assist the community we’ve installed new trail signage to guide users from both the Darling Street trailhead and the Boundary Street South Trailhead. “We’ve also extended the Darling Street carpark to provide more room for large vehicles such as horse floats, buses and trailers to park to assist a diverse range of user groups.”

The mountain bike trail upgrades at Mount Peel are appealing for keen cyclists like Christopher, who was visiting from Toogoolawah.

Updates from the Toowoomba Region The next Committee Meetings of Council will be held on 13 and 14 July commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 20 July commencing at 10am. All meetings are at The Annex, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba and are now livestreamed via our website, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/meetings

2021/2022 Budget

We’re committed to delivering quality services across our Region. That’s why in our 2021/22 budget we’re spending $123 million in ensuring you have access to running water, a safe road network and beautiful parks and gardens that are the envy of the world. Find out more about our budget at www.tr.qld.gov.au/budget 131 872

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Expression of interest invited for RAPTAC Committee

We have four volunteer positions available for community members to be a part of our Regional Active and Public Transport Advisory Committee (RAPTAC) for the remainder of the Council term (until March 2024). Send your expression of interest by 5pm, 16 July. For information about RAPTAC and to apply, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/advisorycommittees

Building approvals

Do you have a building project you’re wanting to do? If you’re building a new house or renovating an existing one, it’s important you have the right approvals. To learn more about what needs approval before construction can start, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/planning-building

COUNCILLOR VISIT 16 JULY 2021 Councillors will be visiting Southbrook, Brookstead, Cooyar, Yarraman, Greenmount and Felton on Friday, 16 July and are excited to meet you. Bookings are essential. Call your local Community Development Officer on 131 872 to discuss possible times. For more details, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

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Food and friends for seniors

After its first successful outing in Greenmount, the Seniors Devonshire Tea event moved to Pilton, where scones, tea, coffee, chatter and laughter filled the hall last Thursday. The seniors were treated to a set menu Devonshire Tea, by all. including home-made scones with cream and marmalade Margaret Saville, a resident of Ascot, said this was the first accompanied by tea or coffee. Seniors Devonshire Tea that she had been too. The event was organised by mother-in-law and daughter“I found out about it from a flyer on the internet.” in-law duo Shannon and Carol Priebbenow. “It’s good to meet the ladies of the district and for Carol Priebbenow said she came up with the idea after chatter and friendship for the day,” Mrs Saville said. seeing a similar event advertised on the Sunshine Coast. The event is sponsored by Priebbenow Silage Contractors, “This is a wonderful opportunity for the seniors in our the family business of Shannon and Carol Priebbenow. country communities,” she said. Shannon Priebbenow said they are encouraging other local Shannon Priebbenow said she wanted to give back and businesses to get involved to help keep this worthy event provide an opportunity for the seniors in the local community going strong well into the future. to come together and connect in a social setting. Raised through gold coin donations, the attendees decided “Social isolation in country communities is high and we to donate $145 to Pilton Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. wanted to simply break down these barriers, so this was a Shannon Priebbenow said this was a kind gesture as they perfect opportunity,” Shannon Priebbenow said. were not charged a fee to hold the event and the hall committee Although the attendance of 20 or so was not as large as the members organised the decorations and tables. Greenmount attendance of 50 or so, a good time was still had Due to Seniors Week next month, there are no plans to hold a Seniors Devonshire Tea event in August. Shannon Priebbenow said they are planning to hold the next event in Nobby.

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Thieves target Top Camp, Hodgson Vale

A series of properties were robbed in succession last Thursday in Top Camp and Hodgson Vale, with the personal and valuable items stolen ranging from military medals to jewellery and car keys. Between 10.30am and 1.30pm last Thursday, a house on Makybe Drive in Hodgson Vale was burglarised. The cupboards of the house had been rummaged through and some personal items were taken including jewellery and watches. Around the same time period, two houses in Top Camp were also broken into and had items stolen. The occupant of a property on Preston Boundary Road reported that they had “windows smashed and rooms trashed” and that their house and car keys had been stolen. A property on the corner of Bunya Pine Drive and Geddes Road had military medals and a gel blaster gun stolen. All three instances were reported to police. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said police are investigating whether the three burglaries are linked. “Anyone with further The red dots show the approximate locations of the robberies. information in relation Photo, OpenStreetMap to any of the break-ins is urged to contact police,” the spokesperson said. In the last month, seven of the twelve offences that have The spokesperson did not say that police are investigating occurred in Hodgson Vale and Top Camp, according to the if separate burglaries on Shoesmith Road in Westbrook on Queensland Police Service Online Crime Map, have been Thursday and at Kisket Court in Hodgson Vale on Friday are classified as Unlawful Entry, which includes robberies. linked to Thursday’s robberies in Hodgson Vale and Top Camp. Policelink can be contacted by calling 131 444.

Roadworks at Nobby and Umbiram

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New standards to safeguard livestock

New mandatory animal welfare requirements for cattle, sheep and livestock at Queensland saleyards and depots took effect last Thursday, 1st July. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has been Dr Crook said. working with stakeholders including peak industry groups to “The new standards, prescribed in codes of practice under communicate the new requirements and will continue to work the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, are based on current with industry during implementation to improve processes scientific knowledge, recommended industry practice and with a focus on education. community expectations. Biosecurity Queensland General Manager of Animal “They provide clear requirements for all people responsible Biosecurity and Welfare and Chief Veterinary Officer Allison for the care and management of cattle, sheep and for livestock Crook said the new standards are part of a nationally agreed handled through saleyards and depots.” policy. Dr Crook urged everyone involved with livestock to learn “We recognise our producers already maintain a high about the new requirements to ensure they understand what’s standard of animal welfare and these new requirements will required. further improve welfare outcomes for animals in Queensland,” “If you have livestock, you have a responsibility to your animals,” Dr Crook said. “Everyone who owns or works with cattle, sheep or livestock at saleyards or depots must meet these new requirements.” There are penalties for a breach of a code of practice under the Act, up to a maximum penalty of $40,035. Some serious offences against the codes could also constitute cruelty offences which have a maximum penalty of $266,900 or three year’s imprisonment. The new mandatory standards replace the existing voluntary Model Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Animals for Cattle, Sheep and Animals at Saleyards. For information about the new requirements, visit www. business.qld.gov.au and search for ‘Compulsory codes of practice for animal welfare’, phone the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23 or email info@daf.qld.gov.au

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TRC to upgrade Greenmount Tip

In the 2021/22 Budget, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is set to spend $190,000 on the design of Greenmount Waste Management Facility. Greenmount Waste Management Facility is located to Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility at O’Mara the north of the town of Greenmount on Falknau Road Road,” Cr Sommerfield said. between Greenmount Eton Vale Road and the New England The project is currently in its early stages and is expected to Highway. be operational by mid-2024. TRC Water and Waste Portfolio Leader Councillor Nancy Cr Sommerfield said a Tier 2 site is significantly sized with Sommerfield said the 2021/22 Budget places a significant capacity to service a large portion of the community. focus on waste infrastructure by investing $6.2 million in “The new Greenmount facility will be similar to the new waste capital projects. Kleinton Waste Management Facility, the Region’s first Tier 2 “We’ve invested $190,000 to continue the design phase of facility, which opened in late 2020,” she said. the new Greenmount Waste Management Facility. “This upgrade project will replace the existing landfill with a Tier 2 Waste Management facility based on the design of the

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Ignite Ideas fire up Queensland entrepreneurs

Small to medium businesses can get a grant of up to $200,000 as part of Round 8 of the Queensland Government’s Ignite Ideas Fund to help commercialise highly innovative and new products or services. The Ignite Ideas Fund supports Queensland based small fridge temperature data to an online portal, removing the to medium businesses that have high-growth potential to need for time-consuming manual recording of data and undertake commercialisation projects. downloading of data loggers. These projects should strengthen key industries in There are two tiers of funding available. Queensland, diversify the Queensland economy, compete in Tier 1 is up to $100,000 (excluding GST) for projects of up to domestic and global markets, engage and/or benefit regional 12 months duration. Queensland and create new jobs, now and into the future. Tier 2 is greater than $100,000 and up to $200,000 (excluding Viability and scalability beyond completion of the project GST) for projects of up to 24 months duration. must be a key long term outcome. To be eligible for funding, applicant organisations must at Innovation Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said entrepreneurs the time of application: with bright ideas for new, job creating products and services •Be a business headquartered in Queensland for Australian or global markets could apply for grants of up •Have no more than 50 full-time-equivalent employees to $200,000. •Not be a subsidiary of a group of companies that has more “The Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas program is designed than 50 full-time-equivalent employees to help startups and small-to-medium businesses scale up •Not have received funding for the proposed project activity great innovations for commercial success,” Mr Hinchliffe said. from either the State, Federal “Since 2016, Ignite Ideas has supported more than 5,600 or Local Government Queensland jobs. •Be registered for GST (at “We’ve helped 364 Queensland-based companies to time of Full Application develop ideas in the tourism, agriculture, advance submission) manufacturing, renewable energy, technology, engineering Expression of Interest and construction.” applications will close at Mr Hinchliffe said the Ignite Ideas program demonstrated 10am on Thursday 22 July. Queenslanders were innovators. For key documents, Previous recipients of the grant from the local area include more information and to NGE Consulting based in Toowoomba, whose FridgeBrain VX apply, visit advance.qld. Vaccine Smart Fridge Pilot Program automatically uploads gov.au/entrepreneurs-andstartups-industry-smallbusiness/ignite-ideas-fund

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Mount Rascal man’s concrete house pad Continued from page 1

RIGHT: Another section of the concrete waste. ABOVE: The site after being filled with dirt.

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With the cold wet weather on the weekend it has been decided to have a Hot Curry and Indian luncheon on Sunday the 18th of July at the Sports Club to help keep everyone warm. Starting time is 11am and lunch is to be served at midday. The cost will be $10 and will be BYO drinks, while tea and coffee will be served and included in the price. There will be cordial there for the kids as well. The tennis courts will be open and free to use. Please let us know a.s.a.p. if you would like to come along so we can cater as required - please call Terry on 0431 014 618 or email a reply back. 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. 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. 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

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START DATE AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAM The Program is authorised from 1 July 2021 and will continue until 30 June 2022. AVAILABILITY OF THE PROGRAM A copy of the Biosecurity Surveillance Program authorisation is available on Council’s website, at Toowoomba Regional Council, 4 Little Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 or by calling the customer service centre on 131 872.

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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

July 11 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 July 27 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 August 8 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 9am 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 August 24 Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training 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 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 Every Tuesday Emu Creek Playgroup 9am to 11am Emu Creek State School 14534 New School office 4697 1171 (during school term) England Highway, East Greenmount Every Wednesday Wyreema State School Playgroup 9am to 10am Wyreema State School library School office - (during school term) 4596 0333 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 Friday Greenmount State School Playgroup, 9am to 11am Greenmount State School, Haldon School office 4697 1159 (during school term) Street, Greenmount

Warriors Chasing Sixth Successive Win

The 102nd Toowoomba Rugby League premiership emerges from its mid-season hiatus this weekend with all teams on deck to contest Round 12, the 2021 Indigenous Round. The Wattles Warriors top Match times for the 10am - Women (Dalby vs. 1pm - Reserve Grade graders have a challenge Dalby venue this Sunday Brothers) 2.30pm - A Grade on their hands this Sunday are: 11.15am - Under 18 - Glyn Rees as they regroup after a weekend off to step up to RHS - NEAR NEW the plate against the Dalby QTY SIZE EACH Diehards on Dalby sacred 196 8m 50X50X3-GALV $75 turf. Player coach Travis Burns 30 - 8m - 50X50X5-GALV - $110 is certainly not expecting 60 - 8m - 125X75X3-BLACK - $120 any easy accomplishments 48 - 8m - 125X125X5-PTD - $270 Approx - 6m x 1.2m - $450 ea at the Diehards den, 32 - 2m - 100X50X2.5-PTD - $28 but Wattles’ form of late has impressed with five SHEET STEEL - 2NDS consecutive successes in recent weeks. CHECKER PLATE EACH Wattles’ conquests among 10-2400x1200X2.1 - $80 those five scalps include BLACK PLATE competition front runners 92-2400x1200X2 - $66 Goondiwindi and Valleys, 19-2400x1200X3 - $130 GALV - SHEET - 2NDS so they have shown the 3-2400x1200X6 - $220 EACH ability to claim a starting 2-2400x1200X10 - $360 65-2400X1200X2mm - $80 place in the end of season 24-1290X80X30 - $60 decider. 2-2060X460X16 $120 GALV - WELDED - MESH After a week’s spell the 72-642X268X16 - $70 Warriors will be at full EACH strength and will start 50-3mx2.4m - 100x100x4 - $80 favourites but punters will be aware of what the gritty CATTLE RAIL-BLACK-RUSTY Diehards are capable of, EACH especially at their home 63-6.1m 115x42x2 $45 ground. AW7142378

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Racing legend joins Leyburn Sprints

The 25th anniversary of the Historic Leyburn Sprints, to be held on the 2st and 22nd August, will include one of Australia’s most decorated motor-racing champions John Bowe. Bowe, recently awarded the Order of Australia medal for his the 70s and 80s including Dick Johnson, Colin Bond and Fred Gibson, plus other stars still to be announced. lifetime’s service to motorsport, will be among a select group The Leyburn Legends are set to be among the highlights of drivers known as the Leyburn Legends invited to celebrate of a packed weekend of grassroots motorsport competition the Sprints’ quarter-century and the town’s hosting of the 1949 featuring more than 200 historic, classic and performance cars Australian Grand Prix. racing the clock on a one kilometre closed-street course. Still an active and winning competitor after 50 years at the The event also will host a Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine wheel, the Tasmanian-born ace will join former rivals from competition for around 120 cars and motorcycles, a colourful vintage caravan display, country markets and many other family-friendly attractions. John Bowe’s many achievements include two Gold Star

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Australian Driving Champion awards, an Australian Touring Car Championship, two Bathurst 1000 victories, four Sandown 500 wins, three 12-Hour wins, five Touring Car Masters titles and spots in the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Supercars Hall of Fame. By the time Bowe appears at Leyburn, he will have contested 1200 races in his career. “It will be nice to catch up with everyone at Leyburn, but I’ve said I’d like to drive a car if they can find me one,” he said. “I’ve heard the Sprints is a great little event - my mate Dick Johnson has been going for years. www.topp.com.au “I love what I call real cars like they run at Leyburn and motorsport people, so I think it’s going to be a great experience.” Competition will start at Toowoomba Outdoor Power Products 8am each day. Adult spectator tickets Cnr McDougall St & Rocla Crt cost $20 for Saturday or TOOWOOMBA Sunday, or $30 for the Phone 4632 8455 weekend. Children under 14 are admitted free.

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