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Roads closed, paddocks flooded
Although the rainfall was not as substantial as the week before, the soaked condition of the ground meant the downpour last Thursday saw creek levels quickly rise. Around the district, the rain began at around 3am and across two significant downpours over 60mm fell. During the storm on Thursday, at its peak in Westbrook winds picked up to over 50km/h and saw anything not tied down, such as play equipment and trampolines, become very dangerous. Following the rain, several roadways were affected by both flash flooding and creek levels rising. Greenmount Etonvale Road became impassable quickly and was joined by the bridge crossing Hodgson Creek at Cambooya and many other low-lying roads. There was flash flooding on the New England Highway near United Etonvale and the road was closed for around five hours at Sister Kenny Bridge, which crosses Kings Creek at Nobby. There was another 20mm or so of rain in the afternoon.
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In the local area, there was a significant drop in recorded COVID-19 cases in February. In the Cambooya Wyreema statistical area, which includes Hodgson Vale, 50 cases were recorded in February, down from 194 in January. In Clifton - Greenmount, which includes Nobby, case numbers have dropped from 57 in January to 8 in February. Westbrook is included in Toowoomba - West, which had 101 cases in February, down from 526 in January. Case numbers are also recorded by postcode. In 4358, which centres on Cambooya, there were 13 cases recored in February, down from 60 in January. In 4359, centring on Greenmount, there were 9 cases in February, down from 21 in January, In 4360, centring on Nobby, there was only one case in February, down from ten in January. The drop in case numbers has been prevalent around Queensland, resulting in the lapse of the mask mandate for most venues last Friday and the easing of restrictions for international visitors.
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Regenerative agriculture is sometimes dismissed as meaning all things to all people, but to Dr Terry McCosker, Founding Director of Resource Consulting Services (RCS), the answer is clear: “Regenerative agriculture is about the outcomes you achieve, not the inputs you use.” To achieve regenerative outcomes, Dr McCosker said you need to adopt practices that regenerate healthy soil, improve plant health and regenerate animal and human health, leading to more profitable businesses, which support rural communities. “There is no one silver bullet for regenerative agriculture. It is based on principles rather than recipes, and fundamentally to be regenerating landscapes your ecosystems need to be spiralling up towards improved biodiversity and health, rather than spiralling down towards degradation,” he said. Moving forward, verification is going to become increasingly important rather than accreditation, as certain parts of the supply chain seek to source and pay premiums on regenerative AFFORDABLE PRECISION produce. AERIAL APPLICATION “Again, it is about outcomes. If you can demonstrate that dc@dronecommander.com.au your soil carbon is increasing or that you’re building natural Roger Woods BSc www.dronecommander.com.au capital, you’ve got evidence that your farm is regenerating,” 0400 283 319 Facebook.com/dronecommander Dr McCosker said. Promoting the biodiversity and abundance of soil microorganisms is central to the success of regenerative cropping or grazing, and photosynthesis drives that biodiversity in a positive feedback loop. “We are finding that as soil health improves, photosynthetic capacity increases, akin to having more solar panels in a solar farml,” Dr McCosker said. “As soil health improves, the plant directs more energy into plant production above ground and shunts less energy through its roots to repair soil health.” ~ Est. 1995 ~ Managing land regeneratively is also becoming more • Fully equipped workshop • Air-conditioning AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS TO attractive to producers as it buffers businesses against an • Auto Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics ALL VEHICLES INCLUDING CARS, • Approved Inspection Station (RWC) • Mobile AIS increasingly unreliable climate. 4WD’S, TRUCKS, TRACTORS & • HVRAS approved • Vehicle Modifications Building ground cover and soil organic matter improves • Field service for tractors, farm equipment & machinery FARM MACHINERY. productivity, nutrient cycling and water infiltration. including stationary gensets & irrigation motors. Combine these factors with more biodiversity, carbon 4 King Street, Clifton Proudly supporting and improved nutrient cycling, and the land has more Ph: 4697 3276 Fax: 4697 3331 Clifton & surrounding resilience to ride out future droughts and floods. districts admin@cliftonautoag.com.au Find out more about RCS on the website rcsaustralia.com.au
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Call for hay to feed flood affected stock
Hay contractors on the Darling Downs have answered a call from the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales to gather hay for stock impacted by the devastating floods in that region. The floods have washed away much of the feed on dairy farms and cattle properties and farmers are facing a difficult time trying to keep stock alive. Bill Burge of Tudor Valley Hay, along with Mike and Chris Collins of Collins Hay have banded together to respond to a call from the Northern Rivers. They have put out a call to anyone on the Downs who can assist with a donation of hay to contact them. Mr Burge said hay of any quality will be accepted. “We’ll take round bales, square bales - whatever - the stock have nothing to eat,” he said. The plan is to stockpile the hay at Allora before transporting it the a coordination site in northern New South Wales. Any contributions for fuel or transport would also be appreciated. For information, call Bill Burge on 0428 713 562, Mike Collins on 0408 959 105 or Chris Collins on 0438 959 105.
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Traditional native food knowledge and production systems is the theme for the 26th annual Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ (DAF) popular Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the competition would focus on agricultural science through the ages. “This year’s competition is themed around our first nations’ 60,000 years of traditional native food knowledge and production systems combined with 125 years of DAF’s agricultural science research,” Mr Furner said. “Students will get hands-on with native food plants, award. conduct experiments, create native food plant herbariums, Mr Furner said students with a flair for art could also enter carry out a marketing activity, cook with bush tucker, the Art in AgRiculTure Awards section. research the science behind using native plants for “The Art in AgRiculTure Awards links art and science in a food production across the world, and use a mobile fun, interesting and creative way to enhance students’ learning gaming app to spot and identify pests that impact our of native foods,” Mr Furner said. precious native plant life and interfere with agricultural “There’s an exciting opportunity for budding young artists production. this year, as two artworks will be selected to be incorporated “Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science into the new mosaic art installation at the Hermitage Research Competition activities are aligned to the Australian school Facility as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.” curriculum, making it easy for teachers to incorporate the “All entrants in the science and art competitions will be in competition project into their learning programs.” the running for a selection of fantastic awards and prizes.” Cambooya State School had some success in the competition Mr Furner said the competition always sparked a great deal of last year, with Years 3-6 students receiving an encouragement enthusiasm with agricultural scientists of the future.
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Heavy Horse Festival on this weekend
After months of anticipation, the first staging of the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival at Allora Showgrounds is now upon us, beginning this Saturday, 12 March at 8am and continuing right through the weekend. Organisers indicated they have had interest from far and happening outside the ring as well. wide, from as far south as Goulburn, west to Tara and up to “We have had enquiries from people all over Queens-land Hughenden and from Gympie, with about 70 horses entered. and New South Wales interested in attending. Secretary Clare Gorwyn said unfortunately, and under“We know we have some Clydesdale lovers travelling down standably, there have been a few recent withdrawals because from Townsville to be here.” n evda k cabtuo otof d ethe ta cisevere d ed tinuflooding. tcapmoc a si yponaC repmaC WM Ms Gorwyn said gate prices have been kept low for the pmac eerf gni wo t a“While uoy s eviwe g tinare u nodisappointed edils ffo-k caj sthat ihT . d een uoy have them here, we won’t inaugural show - $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass. oi caps & elba t rotheir fmo c tsafety som ehis t oparamount t pu tes ssel t rand offe sthe edivroads orp fooin r some areas are “Tickets can be bought at the gate - cash or ‘tap & go’ - or bought online from www.warwicktickets.com.au,” she said. draob-no llu F . teither inu po tstill koo ccut dnor a etoo gdirdangerous f thgirpu roto f etravel caps hwith tiw horse trucks or “Demonstrations will happen at various times during the e tu lla tso mla hfloats,” ti w elbi tMs apmGorwyn oc si yponsaid. aC repmaC WM .dradnats “Interest from food, including Shannon’s Chips, and day Saturday night entertainment with local star, Norma market stall vendors has been wonderful so (there is) plenty O’Hara Murphy and Sunday afternoon with another wellknown local, Gretta Barton.“ Ms Gorwyn said the support from the local business community has been humbling. “Everyone is keen to have events happening again and it seems that with so many bad things happening in the world from a pandemic, to floods to war, that people are looking for some enjoyment - a chance to get out for a day or two and l e n aP l or t n o C l a c i r t c e l E V 2 1 forget about the woes of the world and enjoy some ‘normality’ again. “We do remind people to act responsibly, adhere to Covid restrictions and protocols and importantly, if you’re sick, please stay at home,” Ms Gorwyn said.
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A flooded Greenmount from the sky
Nathan Cheetham captured these shots of the northern side of Greenmount with Greenmount Etonvale Road visible in the back (above) and a closer look at the water surging past Watts Siding Road (below).
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IRISH NIGHT CANCELLED The first function for the year, our annual Irish night on Friday the 11th of March is cancelled due to there being no safe road vehicle access into the sports club. The culvert crossing over the creek is closed as it has been undermined and there is a steep drop off on one side. This situation is even more dangerous at night time. We, in conjunction with TRC, hope to get an alternate route via the top car park but due to workloads and the ongoing wet weather this will most likely not be achievable this week. We hope to be able to go ahead with the function the following weekend but this might not happen depending on the culvert repair works or an alternate access road being built in time. This will also have an affect on any private functions that patrons may want to use the HCSC club for. BOOKINGS Any future bookings will be subject to Covid restrictions and road access and may have to be cancelled at short notice if government Covid rules require this. To do an inspection and make a booking call 0431 014 618. CLUB MEETING Our first general club meeting for this year will be at Maureen’s residence on this Thursday at 7pm the 11th of March, contact John on 0431 014 618 for further details of
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TUTU FOR TUESDAY Students, staff and parents celebrated an extremely rare palindrome date, 22-2-22, on Tuesday. Tutus were worn and a $2 donation was collected as a fundraising event for the Project Club. We raised $443 in total and this money will be used to go towards a project chosen by the Project Club. It was a tu-cute day to celebrate last Twosday! - Year 5A CONSTRUCTION PLAYGROUND The students of Bunker’s Hill have helped Mrs Byrd and Mr Campling create a “Construction Playground”. The idea of a play area where students can create and construct has been on the wish list for a long time.
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SENIOR WYREEMA WARRIORS On Friday, the 25th of February, Wyreema State School held its leadership badge ceremony via Teams for its school community and parents of the students who received badges. Students who received badges were as follows: School Captains: Ashlee Gorton and Noah Sikora; Sports Captain for Steele house: Kaitlin Bramwell and Hunter Anderson.; Sports Captain for Rudd house: Ashlee Gorton
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LEFT: Student Council: President - Ashlee; Secretary - Kaitlin; PR Officer - Teige; YR. 5/6 Class Rep. - Jett; Treasurer - Sharlotte; PR Officer - Flynn; Secretary - Kaleb. Absent: Cooper G. - Vice President & PR Officer - Jordyn. ABOVE LEFT: School Captains Ashlee and Noah. ABOVE RIGHT: Sports Captains, Rudd - Ashlee; Steele Kaitlin; Steele - Hunter; Rudd - Nicholas.
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DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT 10 March Greenmount Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall Greenmount Returned Soldiers Annual General Meeting 7pm Memorial Hall 17 March Seniors Devonshire Tea. 9.30am to 11am. Cost, Nobby School of Arts, Sister Kenny gold coin. Carers free. RSVP by 15 March Street, Nobby 18 March Trivia Night – Doors open @ 6pm for 6.30pm start Cambooya Public Hall, Harrow Street 25 April Westbrook Hall Anzac Dawn Service, 5.30am Westbrook Hall, Main Street 25 April Westbrook Hall Anzac Centenary Service, 2.30pm Westbrook Hall, Main Street 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
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Cambooya State School DEDICATED CAMBOOYA RUNNERS Cross Country season is fast approaching and some of the students at Cambooya State School are already in training. A lunch time running club has been in action at Cambooya for the past few weeks during 2nd break. A group of very dedicated students has been in training for the Cross Country and the students have been giving up their play time to improve their stamina for the big day. At times the conditions have been quite challenging for them, especially as the weather recently has been quite hot and humid. We wish them all the best for the Cross Country in week 8.
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The Downs Polo Club will start season 2022 with the revival of the Eagers Shield Downs Fixtures, which were first contested in 1958. The winning team of that year was West Haldon Whites and team members were Dave MacGinley, Joe MacGinley, Herb Cook, Pat O’Sullivan and Hoey Cook. This year the Shield will be played for over the two weekends of the 2nd and 3rd April and the 9th and 10th April. This is traditionally a tournament that has a history of being hard fought and difficult to win. A number of the players who started their careers on the Downs have progressed to playing in many countries all over the world with some of the families playing into their 3rd and 4th generations. After this the club will run the following events: Downs Low Goal, 23rd and 24th April; Downs Shield Annual Tournament, 4th and 5th June; Cooke O’Leary, 16th and 17th July; Silvershop, 23rd and 24th July Sapphire Shield, 30th and 31st July. The Club would like to invite any past players, spectators, potential players and any other interested people to come along and join them. Catering will be available all weekends. Downs Polo is played on the fields at the Clifton Recreation Grounds.
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