On Our Selection News - 11th May 2023

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"DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY"

Vol. 27

Hard work pays off

Many years of day in, day out toil by Evan and Gayle Jones and their team at Rudd’s Pub in Nobby was highlighted last Wednesday at an all-day event celebrating the opening of a new outdoor area and Steele Rudd Memorial.

Owners Evan and Gayle Jones have always placed an emphasis on the pub’s history, named after one of the region’s best -known figures, author Steele Rudd (the nom-de-plume of Arthur Hoey Davis).

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From left: Cr Geoff McDonald, great-grandchildren of Steele Rudd Karen and Susan Davis and Peter Glenn and Rudd’s Pub owners Gayle and Evan Jones.

They have also worked diligently to modernise the pub, opened in 1893, for example by building a big ‘barn’ function room in 2019 and now the new outdoor area.

When it came to the Rudd’s Pub staff, all hands were on deck to make the day a success.

The day’s festivities began at 10am.

Guest travelled from across the region to attend, many who grew up in Nobby or with family connections, such as the Buckle family. After ample time to enjoy a few drinks, meals and live music, official proceedings began.

Speaking from a makeshift stage created using a truck, Evan spoke about his own history and his involvement with the pub. Continued on pages 4&5

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Toowoomba gallery’s time to shine

An art exhibition in Feather & Lawry Design is sure to attract plenty of interest because of the unusual angle taken by the artist in his works.

Storm damage closed Toowoomba’s Feather & Lawry Design until October last year when the design and architecture team was able to return – and now the adjoining gallery has re-opened with a suitably titled exhibition, Reflect & Shine.

This gallery is a pocket of intrigue that aims to delight and surprise Toowoomba locals and visitors to the region, and Stephen Baxter’s joyous work delivers.

Baxter’s art-making practice responds to his immediate environment – the view from a window, creatures in our suburban garden or holiday adventuring.

He includes found objects in sculpted works that radiate joy, an element also present in the large vivid paintings featured in this collection.

Baxter’s penchant for collecting things to include in his work began in Toowoomba during his Fine Art studies with the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (DDIAE) - which is now the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) - in the early eighties.

Now living on the Gold Coast, Baxter says his own reflecting on past challenges often teaches the most valuable lessons, as

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does the creative process.

In the current exhibition he includes many experimental approaches developed over the four decades of his art-making journey.

Reflect & Shine continues at Feather and Lawry Gallery, 4 Russell Street, Toowoomba until June the 8th and is from 8.30am until 5pm on week days.

ABOVE: Stephen Baxter, whose exhibition continues at Feather and Lawry Design in Toowoomba, until June 8, pictured with opening night speaker Evan Hollis.

BELOW: An interior view of the recently re-opened Feather & Lawry Design studio and Gallery.

Photos, Cam Murchison

Nobby firies thank local businesses

The crucial role Nobby Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) plays in its community could not be fulfilled as well as it is without the help of locals and the businesses they operate.

Some such businesses are the Nobby Store, owned by Fiona and Alan Heilig, Rudd’s Pub, owned by Evan and Gayle Jones and Oz Quality Concreting, owned by Zach Peters.

To show how much the Nobby RFB appreciates the support it has received, President Lindsay Muller handed out certificates of recognition.

Although the Nobby Rural Fire Brigade has a dedicated

Toowoomba R.L. results

After a week off for the XXXX 47th Battalion, won by Toowoomba against Rockhampton, TRL round 4 was played.

On Saturday, Wattles defeated Pittsworth 44 to 12, Highfields defeated Goondiwindi 26 to 22 and Toowoomba Valleys defeated Newtown 68 to 6.

On Sunday, Dalby beat Southern Suburbs 40 to 30, Warwick beat Brothers 38 to 0 and Gatton beat Oakey 36 to 28.

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Beware – this woman can convince you that eating vegetables will reward you with such things as night vision and curly hair and that lying will cause your nose to grow.

We thank all superwomen who have played a special, mother-like role in our lives for loving us unconditionally.

group of volunteers who work tirelessly, it could also use some extra hands on deck, especially younger ones, to join the crew.

Training sessions are held on the first Sunday of every month at 9am.

Anyone interested in joining should contact secretary Sarah Kuhn on 0423 857 253 for information.

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Mother’s Day at Drayton

From 9 to 11am on Sunday 14 May, enjoy a complementary tea or coffee and celebrate the memories of Mums who have passed. Brighten up the Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery with flowers in pink vases. Posy bunches will be available for purchase.

To pre-order your posy bunch or for more information, contact our cemetery team on 4688 6686 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

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At Rudd’s Pub’s new beer garden overlooking Tooth Street, from left: Secretary Sarah Kuhn, Nobby Store owner Fiona Heilig, Nobby RFB President Lindsay Muller, Treasurer Graham Davis and Rudd’s Pub owner Evan Jones.

New outdoor area, Steele Rudd Memorial

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Evan said he could remember his days as a seven-year-old attending Back Plains State School, which is immortalised in a photograph that can be found on the pub’s walls.

Close to 70 years later, after a long and storied life travelling all over Australia as a truck driver he wound up not far from home.

You can’t have a pub without beer so naturally beer played a key role in the celebration.

An old wooden keg of Castlemaine Perkins XXXX beer was dusted off and opened, with Evan, fittingly, having the first

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Great-grandson of Steele Rudd, Peter Glenn, did the honours of opening the keg.

Also speaking was a representative from the Queensland Hotels Association, a body that was instrumental in helping Evan and Gayle secure their licence.

The memorial was officially opened by Deputy Mayor of the Toowoomba Region Cr Geoff McDonald.

Cr McDonald spoke about the importance of recognising the region’s figures of the past, such as Steele Rudd.

He suggested it would be a nice idea to have something like an annual Steele Rudd day held at Rudd’s Pub.

After the presentation, Gary Fogarty recited bush poetry and a raffle was held which included replica inaugural Broncos jerseys which include Power’s as a sponsor.

In his days a truck driver, Evan drove one of the first truckloads of Power’s beer out of Yatala.

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Over the last decade or so, Wyreema has grown considerably as new housing estates have brought hundreds of new families to the area.

The Wyreema Community Hall has played an essential role in helping to connect new families together, through the efforts of its volunteers.

One such volunteer is long-serving secretary Sara-Jane Howell. She has helped run the hall’s events, including trivia, markets and much more.

Perhaps Sara-Jane’s most impactful contribution has been in organising the hall’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat event, which sees hundreds

of children take part, incredible considering the town’s population, and requiring an immense workload to set up and run.

Rudd’s Pub owners Gayle and Evan Jones enjoy a frothie (above) and attendees enjoyed live music (below).

Steele Rudd’s great-grandson Peter Glenn does the honours of opening an old wooden XXXX keg.

Research hopes to establish better Ryegrass management

Researchers have made a scientific breakthrough which could significantly advance understanding herbicide resistance in Ryegrass, with the new information set to help combat the weed for Australian grain growers.

Researchers have made a scientific breakthrough which could significantly advance understanding herbicide resistance in ryegrass, with the new information set to help combat the weed for Australian grain growers.

Sequencing a genome determines the entirety of a DNA sequence of an organism and its DNA patterns.

University of Melbourne senior lecturer in the Faculty of Science, Dr Alex FournierLevel, said understanding

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identify the presence of resistant genes and how they form.

“In the future, we’re wanting to be able to test the DNA of a weed in the paddock, sequence it and diagnose its level of resistant genes,” he said.

“In theory, we’ll be able to test a grower’s ryegrass and tell them in a timely manner which kind of resistance they may have and how best to treat it – as we’ll be able to easily identify whether their population has resistant genes present.”

Dr Fourier-Level said this information will allow ryegrass to be analysed at the molecular level and would inform which herbicide could best control the weed.

“DNA technology could allow an in-season diagnosis of herbicide resistance, to help growers manage resistant ryegrass varieties early, giving them more opportunity to control the weed,” he said.

CSIRO senior research consultant, Dr Rahul Rane, said the broader Australian Pest Genome Partnership, which this project forms part of, is sequencing genomes of Australia’s top pest and invasive species.

“Having access to genetic blueprints of pests and weeds will underpin next generation species-specific solutions,” he said.

More information on this work can be found via CSIRO’s Australian Pest Genome Partnership project page at appliedgenomics.csiro. au/projects/apgp/

ryegrass’ DNA patterns is the start of being able to

The genome sequencer. Photo, CSIRO

‘Trauma Teddies’ making things easier

A group of retirees based in Westbrook has been busy with yarn and needles, creating teddy bears that aim to make the more difficult moments in children’s lives a little bit easier.

Westbrook Trauma Teddy group organiser Erica Paynter said the teddies have been lovingly knitted for children who may be experiencing some distress and need something to cuddle and bring comfort.

“For some children dental procedures can be traumatic, even though the staff at Westbrook Family Dental are wonderful and cuddling a teddy that the patient gets to keep can be both calming and a comfort,” Ms Paynter said.

“A group of faithful knitters from around the Darling Downs meet once a month in Westbrook to put the finishing touches on each Trauma teddy.

“Their time, skill, wool and stuffing are very generously donated and love is knitted into every stitch.”

Ms Paynter said many in the Westbrook Trauma Teddy group are retirees who delight in putting their skills and time to good community use and love getting together, comparing teddies and their stories.

“The group have also recently provided Trauma Teddies to the Multicultural Centre in Toowoomba for Refugee children both Yazidi and Ukrainian,” she said.

“The teddies are added into the welcome packs when the families arrive in our country, one for each child.”

If there are other organisations in the region that would be interested in more information about the Trauma Teddy program or would like to be involved with the Westbrook Trauma Teddy group, get in contact with Erica Paynter via email at ericapaynter@hotmail.com

I’ma little bit country

Country music fanatics from near and far travelled to Nobby last weekend for the annual country music walk-up at the School of Arts Hall.

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ABOVE RIGHT: Westbrook Family Dental staff were thrilled to receive the Trauma Teddies.

On Monday 24th April, we held our Anzac Day Service. Students, parents and community members came together to commemorate the dedication and sacrifice of all those who have served and are those who currently serving in our armed forces.

We were privileged to have our Instrumental Music teacher,

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Mr Sloan, at Nobby to play The Last Post and The Rouse.

A number of students also represented Nobby State School at the Clifton Anzac Day Service on Tuesday.

SOUTHERN DOWNS CROSS COUNTRY

On Thursday 27th April, Mia, Malea, Bridget, Brylee, Ava, Mason, Rykar and Johnathan attended the Southern Downs Cross Country at Scots PGC College in Warwick.

All students tried their very best in this extremely gruelling event and should be congratulated for their efforts.

A special congratulations to Mason for gaining selection in the Southern Downs team.

He will now attend the Darling Downs Cross Country in Toowoomba on Tuesday 16th May.

We wish Mason the best of luck at this event.

Anzac Day services held at the school (above) and in Clifton (below).

Nobby State School’s cross country runners.

Ahead of winter, help fight the flu

Darling Downs residents are being encouraged to protect themselves against influenza by talking to their GP about receiving a flu vaccination.

For the year to date, 1 January to 16 April 2023, there have been 224 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the Darling Downs Health region.

Director of Public Health and Community Medicine at Darling Downs Health Dr Liam Flynn said this was an increase in comparison to previous years, which is why it is important to get the flu vaccine.

“Flu season in Queensland typically peaks in August, so I’d encourage all members of our community to visit their GP or pharmacist and get the influenza jab soon,” Dr Flynn said.

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COBB & CO MUSEUM VISIT

The Wyreema State School Year 2 students visited the Cobb & Co Museum to partake in the Olden Days Festival for Kids. The students explored the olden days through transport, kitchen and communication displays.

They also viewed demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood working, leather plaiting and whipcracking.

The students had a wonderful time learning about life in the past.

Some members of the community are more at risk from influenza and its complications and therefore can receive the vaccination for free.

These people include people 65 years and over, pregnant women, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over six months of age, children from six months to five years of age and people with certain medical conditions.

To find out where you can receive your flu vaccination, talk to your local GP or pharmacist.

Darling Downs Health’s Dr Liam Flynn (right) has received his flu jab, joined by recently retired NRL player Ash Taylor, who attended Harristown State High School.

Whips including whipcracking was one of the displays.

Reform needed to save rural health services

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) says that the GP shortage in rural and remote areas will not change unless there is significant reform of funding models.

Dr Megan Belot, RDAA President, said patients right across rural and remote Australia suffer poorer health outcomes due to this reluctance to change.

“RDAA has welcomed the work of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce that recognises that the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Medicare) as a funding model is not necessarily fitfor-purpose in rural general practice,” Dr Belot said.

“Bulk-billing rates are simply not enough to maintain a viable small business in a rural community, and to cover the significant overheads related to staffing, infrastructure, equipment and supplies.

“On top of this, for decades all types of rural health services have struggled to recruit and retain medical professionals and this has resulted in a maldistribution of the medical workforce across the country.”

Dr Belot said horrific climate-related events in recent years have disproportionately affected rural communities, and the

fallout from the resulting loss of infrastructure is ongoing.

“Throw COVID-19 into the mix and the huge increase in demand for general practice care it created, alongside our aging population (and corresponding aging cohort of GPs retiring or approaching retirement), and you have a perfect storm of decreasing access to care coupled with increasing demand,” she said.

“The threat to the viability and sustainability of rural and remote primary health services is clear and present.

“We need immediate action on funding models that reflect rural communities’ need for multidisciplinary team care, with general practice at its core.

“To sustain rural health services into the future, new initiatives, alongside the strengthening of existing initiatives, is needed now – in this Budget – to improve the attractiveness of rural medical careers and support rural medical service viability and sustainability.”

RDAA is calling on the Australian Government to:

•Provide 150 more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) prevocational medical positions in rural areas.

•Establish a national e-credentialing infrastructure to streamline bureaucratic processes, and mobilise the medical workforce.

•Index rural incentives to support the viability and sustainability of rural medical practices.

•Implement rural priorities under the National Medical Workforce Strategy 2021-2031: full roll out of the National Rural Generalist Pathway, expansion of the single employer models for Rural Generalist trainees, investment in rural supervision across all medical specialties, investment in doctor wellbeing strategies.

•Expand the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) to support rural consultant specialists to enhance viability of specialist services in rural and remote communities.

•Establish a housing program to support critical workforce recruitment and retention in rural and remote communities.

“Investment in medical workforce solutions provide significant returns in the future by delaying the onset of chronic diseases and preventing avoidable hospital admissions,” Dr Belot said.

“RDAA strongly urges the Government to prioritise rural health reform and invest in medical workforce programs to attract, support and retain doctors in rural communities and reduce rural health inequities.”

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Some of the Greenmount State School students made an impromptu visit to Nirvana Hostel after their tennis success to drop in a card and deliver some birthday wishes from our students and staff to Mr Joffre Bell.

It was wonderful to see Joffre in such good spirits and he was keen to chat with our students about their tennis success.

BRODIE CAMPBELL CARNIVAL

After a moving ANZAC Day commemoration our school stepped into sporting mode with our annual Brodie Campbell carnival.

Our students ran, jumped and threw their way to making their own PBs whilst cheering on their peers and revelling in their successes.

Our senior students demonstrated great leadership and promoted the Strong, Safe and Successful qualities of our school expectations and encouraged all competitors to do the same.

The relays provided great entertainment and proved that our staff and parents still ‘have it’ on the track!

REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS

Following this super start to our sporting endeavours our students then trialled at Southern Downs for Netball and Cross Country with some wonderful personal bests obtained.

Two teams travelled to the Central Downs Tennis trials in Clifton armed with the super skills obtained from their coach Mrs C. Priebbenow.

Our senior team was victorious, winning first place from the carnival.

Thank you Ma for all of your time and effort investing in our students, their smiles said it all.

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Greenmount students visited Joffre Bell to congratulate him on his 103rd birthday.

A group of students trialled for the cross country representative team for the Southern Downs district.

Greenmount’s tennis aces travelled to Clifton to compete in the Central Downs trials.

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VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL

On Monday, 24 April, our school had our Anzac Day ceremony.

A commemorative address was given by Corporal Ricky McKean and other special guests included past parent Matthew Bray who played the trumpet and Senior Constable Erin McCurley Ault from the Queensland Police Service.

Our student leaders and choir participated in the ceremony which was again thoroughly organised by one of our teachers, Mrs Sarah Coote.

Our students through their behaviour, gave the ceremony the respect that it deserved.

Thank you to Mrs Sarah Coote for her hard work in putting the event together and a special thank you to Mrs Jean Summerville for your very kind donation of Anzac Day books to our school library.

Below: Year 5-6 students enjoying their first hockey lesson.

ABOVE: Past Parent Matthew Bray, Corporal Ricky McKean and Constable Erin McCurley Ault.

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HOCKEY COACHING

On Friday, 28 April 2023 Toowoomba Hockey attended Vale View State School to coach our students as part of our physical education program for term 2.

The focus this term is for our students to learn skills for a team sport.

In 2022 our students received soccer coaching and this year all our students are learning hockey skills.

Toowoomba West Lions ‘Share the Warmth’

As demand from those struggling has tripled over the last year, the Toowoomba West Lions Club has answered the call from Lifeline to provide assistance as winter approaches.

In late April, the Toowoomba West Lions Club was approached by a Lifeline representative to see if it would again support the “Share the Warmth” Winter Appeal.

The Club had previously supported the appeal in past years and the invitation was extended to again provide support.

After discussion with Club President, Cheryl Orton, the Lions confirmed that the Club would again support the appeal.

Project Chairman Lion Merv Symons organised purchase of blankets, beanies, and non-perishable items for presentation to Lifeline.

Last Thursday, 4 May, Club representatives attended Lifeline’s Head Office at 33 Russell Street Toowoomba for the launch of the annual “Share the Warmth” Winter Appeal. Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Acting

CEO Rachelle Patterson said that compared to 12 months ago, the demand for services has tripled with people seeking assistance with food, clothing, financial support, and emotional support.

“(The) Club’s donation of over 40 Blankets. 20 beanies and

non-perishable items will assist Lifeline to provide this vital support to those families in need,” Ms Patterson said.

“The support of Lions Club of Toowoomba West is truly appreciated as the weather was turning cold and the demand for warm items was increasing.”

Project Chairman, Lion Merv Symons said Lions Club of Toowoomba West Inc. is privileged to have been able to support the appeal and has put the challenge out there for other clubs and organisations to assist Lifeline with donations to help those less fortunate than ourselves.”

“These donated items have provided much need resources to service those in need and support the Lions Motto ‘We Serve’,” Mr Symons said.

All donations received will be used to help provide staples to local people including food, warm clothing and blankets to those who are struggling.

For more information about Lifeline’s Share the Warmth 2023 Appeal, and to donate or fundraise, visit lifelinedarlingdowns. org.au/appeal/share-the-warmth-2023

On the same webpage, Lifeline has made available ten tips to save money, stay healthy and keep warm this winter.

At the presentation, from left, Toowoomba West Lions President Cheryl Orton and Lions David Orton and Robyn Bishop.