On Our Selection News - 13th October 2022

Locals dominating national hockey stage

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four local boys, including Tom Campbell of Mount

participants in hockey’s Under 18 Futures Camp.

Tom and Dan were joined by Will Ready from Toowoomba (previously Warwick) and Oliver Harding, also from Toowoomba.

All four boys have represented Queensland and compete in the Toowoomba A Grade men’s hockey competition.

They travelled to Canberra last week for the Australian Hockey National Under 18 Futures Camp, which was overseen by a name very familiar to those who follow the Kookaburras or simply hockey at the Olympics.

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From left: Tom Campbell (Mount Rascal), Will Ready, Oliver Harding and Dan Burge (Vale View).

Queens Park hosts International Street Fiesta

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Top, back from left: Jackie Ng, Amy Zheng, (front left) Lucy White and Reginia Lau will treat crowds to traditional Chinese fan dancing.

Toowoomba International Multicultural Society (TIMS) President and Fiesta organising committee chair Mrs Gitie House OAM and Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio launched the Fiesta last week with an open invitation for residents to join the celebration.

Mrs House said the new festival would celebrate the Region’s rich and diverse cultural heritage from 3pm to 8pm.

The finale will be a free fireworks show from 7.55pm.

“The new name highlights the excitement of a street fiesta, with the colour, sights and sounds of musical and dance performances set among a wide selection of international food and market stalls,” Mrs House said.

“One central stage will host the major musical and dance performances with roving performers popping up around the laneways.”

There is no entry fee to the Fiesta, with food and drinks available to purchase.

More information is available at the festival website by visiting TLCFestival.com.au

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Cambooya State School

CAMBOOYA SS 140TH CELEBRATIONS ON SUNDAY!

You may well ask why there are over 100 bottles of soft drink in this classroom this week.

Because it is Cambooya’s 140th birthday on Sunday of course! If you want to know what we are going to do with all these bottles of soft drink, you will have to come along on Sunday.

Cambooya State School is a hive of activity this week with everyone getting ready for the 140th birthday celebrations.

Classes are working hard getting their stalls ready, teachers are working hard getting everything they need to ensure you have a great day, the P&C is putting the final touches on the planning and the groundsman has worked hard to ensure the school grounds are looking magnificent.

There will be something for everyone on Sunday so come along from 10am at Cambooya State School.

The day will be formally opened at noon by Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan, followed by a cake cutting. See you there!

Drinks are well and truly covered for the big celebrations.

Flexible Funding flood grants available

from rainfall and flooding events.

Community groups, local councils, non-government organisations, peak and industry groups, and research bodies delivering in or to the 39 disaster-impacted local government areas including the Toowoomba Region are encouraged to apply for either or both small grants (between $2,500 and $50,000) or large grants (between $50,001 and $100,000) to support events, activities and programs that drive community recovery activities, increase awareness and build local resilience.

Applications close at 2pm Friday, 21 October.

To learn more, visit chde.qld.gov.au/about/initiatives/categoryc-funding and to apply visit communities.smartygrants.com.au

VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL

Our Year 5 students were treated to a special art experience with Mrs Eglington in September. They explored the Milky Way and other space phenomena, learnt a variety of art techniques working with charcoal, pastels and acrylics, and created individual art masterpieces to treasure.

Hospice needs help

Toowoomba Hospice Administration and Fundraising Manager Mark Munro has put out a call for volunteers to help the team, with a variety of positions available.

“If you or anyone you know would like to become one of our Hospice Heroes and can spare a few hours a week or even fortnightly, please give Emma our volunteer coordinator a call or email on volunteer@toowoombahospice.org.au,“ he said.

“At present we are looking for volunteers to help out in gardening, the kitchen (breakfast and lunch shifts), nurses station reception, housekeeping (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), front reception (Friday mornings) and with fundraising events.”

The Hospice runs Volunteer information sessions each month, normally lasting for two hours.

For more information, contact the Hospice on 4659 8500 or go to toowoombahospice.org.au

Relay for Life fights back against cancer

Raising over $38,000 the recently held Toowoomba nine-hour Relay for Life event brought together 145 contestants determined to remember, celebrate and fight back against cancer.

It kicked off with Norm Kerr from the Society of St Andrew leading the first lap whilst playing the bagpipes and the atmosphere was kept alive by local bands Teleena Peck and Rusty Pick Ups.

An outpouring of community support saw constant smiles throughout the event with performances by Everdance Studio, eighties themed aerobic sessions by Fernwood, and a heartfelt performance by the Toowoomba Caledonian Society Pipe Band at the conclusion of the candlelight ceremony.

Participants were grateful to the Rapid Relief team and the Lions for their support across the events, as well as sponsors Masterhire, Purple Trucks and Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety.

Teams committed to walking, running and rolling around the track to signify that cancer never rests and neither would they.

The event fostered a close knit community feeling with teams already looking forward to next year.

Registrations for the 2023 Toowoomba Relay For Life on Saturday 6th May at Queens Park are now open.

learn more, visit relayforlife.org.au/event/toowoomba-2023

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Wacky costumes are part of the Relay for Life experience.

Optimistic report released by MLA

Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) third annual Producer Adoption Outcomes Report has declared that the various MLA adoption programs are delivering outstanding results for participating producers.

The report showed that 10,709 producers participated in learning and training activities to grow their business.

MLA adoption programs delivered $899.3million* in total benefits to participating producers who adopted a new practice between 2015-22 and in 2021-22 this was $54.3million in annual net benefits to participating producers.

“Continual improvements in monitoring and evaluation processes in adoption projects will allow MLA to better demonstrate the complete impact these projects have onfarm,” Program Manager Sally Leigo said.

“Record livestock prices have led to great optimism in the red meat industry and 89 per cent of participating producers were satisfied with the adoption program, while 76 per cent indicated an intent to change practices on-farm.”

Return on investment between $6-$20/ha for flagship MLA adoption programs PDS, PGS and EDGE Network.

10,709 producers were involved in MLA adoption activities influencing 11.3 million sheep, 7.1 million cattle, 210,000 goats and 150.3 million hectares of grazing land.

PROFITABLE GRAZING SYSTEMS

PGS saw significant growth engagement and return on investment to producers in the last year.

This was driven by the increased delivery of 19 total PGS Support Learning Packages across 55 active groups in Northern Australia.

As a result of this, producers representing more than 18 million hectares in northern regions were engaged in the

program.

Those producers achieved an average of $4-17/km2 of additional financial net benefits to participating producers between 2015-22 and according to Ms Leigo, the program will deliver $243.8million* in total net benefits to participating producers between 2015-22.

“This includes $103.7million* of additional total net benefit for producers who participated in the SLP’s in 2021.”

PRODUCER DEMONSTRATION SITES

PDS have delivered $194.5million* in total net benefits to participating producers as a result of projects completed between 2015-22.

MLA’s investment in PDS since 2015 has delivered $12.7million in annual net benefits, or $6.68/ha average additional net benefit to producers in 2021-22.

In the past year there were 519 active sites across 87 active projects.

EDGE NETWORK WORKSHOPS

MLA’s EDGE network gives producers the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to improve their livestock enterprises by participating in one to three day workshops.

Edge delivered $386.4million* in net benefits to participating producers as a result of workshops attended between 2015-22.

“MLA wants to give a massive thank you to the 10,709 producers who got involved in MLA adoption programs in 2021-2022 and the 114 service providers and MLA’s adoption team who delivered these activities,: Ms Leigo said.

* Calculated as net present value of adoption to 2045, discounted at 5 per cent annually.

WEIGHT DRILL SHIRTS

The sky’s the limit for local hockey boys

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Knowles oversaw four days of intensive skills and drills sessions culminating in two games held between the 38 (32 able to attend the camp) nationally recognised young male players who were invited and able to attend a 12 month development program run by Hockey Australia.

Those who attended can be counted among the top one per cent of hockey players in Australia.

In attendance were specialist coaches from hockey centres across Australia, providing instruction, supervision and implementation of the latest and best skills and management of training, preparation and life skills for these promising future representative hockey players.

Players from all states and territories of Australia were brought together in one venue at the AIS sport facility and

Repairs on main streets

Well-used streets in both Nobby and Greenmount are in the process of receiving minor work.

Works were carried out on Greenmount Connection Road (Ramsay Street) last Thursday, 6 October and will continue on Nobby Connection Road (Sister Kenny Street) between 6am and 6pm, Wednesday 19 October to Friday 21 October, weather permitting.

A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said the work, being carried out on statecontrolled roads, includes repairing potholes and other defects in the surface

“Single-lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place during work hours only,” the spokesperson said.

“Motorists should expect delays of up to five minutes.

“Further work to resurface the road will be conducted between late 2022 and early 2023.”

ACT hockey centre to provide this opportunity.

The boys were helped along their journey by former Toowoomba Hockey Association Regional Coaching and Hockey Manager Matt Cook, who has recently moved to take on a position in Canberra Hockey.

Also pivotal to their success have been the many volunteers in coaching and administrators who have provided the opportunity for these boys to achieve what they have.

President’s Welcome to Country Week 2022

Road Artists at the Library is more to your tastes, see the Show and Shine, test your skills at the Trivia night and much, much more throughout the week.

visitors from all walks of life to come

country town, nestled in the

the Darling Downs…

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Saturday 15th is our Market Day which is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever, a treasure hunt with some fan tastic prizes, food trucks, live music and more.

A trip to the Iris & Rose Show

a must, where you can enjoy the delightful florals on display or perhaps the local artistic talents that are featured in The Art Exhibition

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I thank the wider Clifton District for their continued support and the efforts of Clifton Progress Association need a thank you in acknowledgement of the hard work that happens behind the scenes to bring events like this alive.

Lastly, make sure you ‘Get your boots ready for Scootin’ at 2nd annual Bush Dance.

Thank you and can’t wait to see everyone there!!

Amee Hetherington Clifton and District Progress Association President

F. E. Logan Hall, Meara Place, 6pm.

Ridgee Didge Bush Band. Lions BBQ, coffee van, soft drinks & snacks. Tickets at the door, Adults $5, under 12 free.

Saturday 15th October

CAR & BIKE SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

St. Francis De Sales School Oval, Tooth St.

Entries 8am-9:30am. $10 entry per vehicle. Trophies & raffles. Open to the public 10am, gold coin donation entry fee for general public. BBQ on site. Info 0408 180 181

HERITAGE TRAIN TRIP

Train leaves Warwick 10am arriving in Clifton 11.30am. Short trip: Clifton to Greenmount leaves 12 Noon returns 1.30pm. Short trip prices: Adult $25, Child $15, under 4 free. See Downs Explorer website for info and bookings or phone 4661 9788.

Saturday 15th October

STREET MARKETS

King Street, Meara Place, F. E. Logan Hall. 8am - 3pm. Great variety of stalls, bigger than regular markets. Bookings 0412 606 116

IRIS & ROSE SHOW

Senior Citizens Hall, Meara Place. Entries accepted 8am-10am. Judging 10am -12 noon. Open for public viewing from approximately 12.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Info phone 0409 809 498.

DABBLER’S CRAFT DEN

King Street, Open during the markets, come and explore the crafts

CLIFTON & DISTRICT ART EXHIBITION

Clifton Library, Meara Place. Artist entry forms available Clifton Railway Station & Clifton Library. For more information see Back Road Artists’ Facebook page. Exhibition open 9am-4pm with 2pm Official Opening, browse art work whilst enjoying wine & cheese. Gold coin donation entry to exhibit appreciated.

Saturday 15th October

CLIFTON TREASURE TRAIL

For children 12 & under. Free entry 8am-1pm. Every participant receives a prize.

Collect trail form from Treasure Island Face Painting market stall, near F.E. Logan Hall or Clifton Museum stall outside the National Bank.

Return completed forms, to either place. To be in the draw for a prize donated by Lone Eagle Flying School. For more info phone 4697 3000. Hosted by Treasure Island Child Care & Clifton Museum.

LIONS TRIVIA NIGHT

Senior Citizens Hall, Meara Place, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Cost $15 per person or $100 for a table (up to 8 people) Bar & nibble plates available for purchase. Great prizes and games throughout the night. More Info 0429 721 694.

Sunday 16th October

CLIFTON & NOBBY GARAGE SALE TRAIL 8am-1pm. List of participating addresses available at Clifton Railway Station Info Centre from 7.30am on the day and posted on the Clifton Progress Facebook page. Bookings and more info: 0418 790 083.

CLIFTON & DISTRICT ART EXHIBITION Clifton Library, Meara Place. 9am-12 noon. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Monday 17th October

DABBLER’S OPEN DAY Come celebrate our 10th Birthday! Arts & crafts and birthday cake. 10am-2pm

Thursday 20th October

PASSION FOR FASHION

Jam Factory, King Street 12.30pm $10 entry fee which includes afternoon tea and 3 raffle tickets. Info 4697 3558. Event hosted by Clifton Community Op Shop.

NIGHT BOWLS

Clifton Bowls Club, East Street, Everyone, including novices, welcome. Names in by 6:30pm for 7pm start. $7 per player. Prizes & raffles on the night and supper provided.

Friday 21st October

DEVONSHIRE TEA

CWA Hall, 72 Clark Street, 10am - 2pm

Saturday 22nd October

CLIFTON RACE DAY

Clifton Recreation Grounds, off Davenport Street, 5 race programme, children’s activities, fashions on the field and much more. Admission $10 adults, under 15 free. More information 0487 176 203. Hosted by Clifton Jockey Club.

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Darling Downs Health launches equity strategy

Darling Downs Health has launched its health equity strategy to improve health outcomes and ensure life expectancy parity by 2031 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Over the next three years, the strategy will focus on eliminating racial discrimination and institutional racism, increasing access to healthcare services, influencing the social, cultural, and economic determinants of health, delivering sustainable, culturally safe, and responsive healthcare services, and work with Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review health service.

The Strategy was developed in partnership with staff, consumers, community members, primary care organisations, and state-level implementation partners.

Darling Downs Health Chief Executive Annette Scott PSM said the plan provided a strong focus on change and a commitment to improving health outcomes for First Nation people.

“Health equity will need to see reform, change, and improvement across the entire health system in a way that is physically, culturally, and psychologically safe, that doesn’t come with assumptions and unconscious racism,” she said.

“This strategy has been informed and developed in consultation with many stakeholders to make sure that we are meeting the needs of our communities.”

Darling Downs Health Director of Indigenous Health Rica

Lacey said that health equity starts in the health service, but it will have far-reaching implications across our communities.

“If Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are healthier and living longer, individuals will have a greater quality of life, culture can be passed down unbroken, and our communities will be more resilient,” Ms Lacey said.

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From left: Maree Toombs, Annette Scott PSM and Rica Lacey.

POSITION VACANTWYREEMA SS RELIEF SCHOOL CLEANER

PERMANENT SCHOOL CLEANER

POSTIONS VACANT

671 Mt Sylvia Road

Upper Tenthill via GATTON QLD 4343 (07) 5462 6121

CLEANER - CLIFTON

Wyreema State School currently have a position for a relief school cleaner.

Wyreema State School currently have a position for a relief school cleaner.

The position expectations are:

The position expectations are:

Wyreema State School currently has a position for a permanent school cleaner for 12.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, morning shifts.

Cleaning of classrooms, offices, staffroom, concrete, amenities, general cleaning around the school and rubbish removal, as directed by Principal and Business Manager. Vacuuming, cleaning of vinyl flooring, outdoor concrete cleaning (using a blower), cleaning of outdoor tables, windows and glass doors, wiping down of desks and touch points, ie: door handles, light switches, railings etc. cleaning of drinking troughs.

Cleaning of classrooms, offices, staffroom, concrete, amenities, general cleaning around the school and rubbish removal, as directed by Principal and Business Manager. Vacuuming, cleaning of vinyl flooring, outdoor concrete cleaning (using a blower), cleaning of outdoor tables, windows and glass doors, wiping down of desks and touch points, ie: door handles, light switches, railings etc. cleaning of drinking troughs.

The position expectations are: Cleaning of classrooms, offices, staffroom, concrete, amenities, general cleaning around the school and rubbish removal, vacuuming, cleaning of vinyl flooring, outdoor concrete cleaning (using a blower), cleaning of outdoor tables, windows and glass doors, wiping down of desks and touch points, ie: door handles, light switches, railings etc. cleaning of drinking troughs, as directed by Principal and Business Manager.

Windolf Farms is seeking a Cleaner for our amenities and offices at our Clifton Farm. A Casual position with around 10 hours per week with increased hours possible during peak production times.

We are seeking a reliable, honest and trustworthy person who is motivated to work as an individual quickly and efficiently.

For further information, please contact Wyreema State School: 4596 0333 or Email: admin@wyreemass.eq.edu.au

For further information, please contact Wyreema State School: 4596 0333 or Email: admin@wyreemass.eq.edu.au

Please send your resume outlining any relevant cleaning experience to hr@windolffarms.com.au.

Immediate start with applications close when position filled.

671 Mt Sylvia Road

Upper Tenthill via GATTON QLD 4343

5462 6121

EXPERIENCED FARM HAND - CLIFTON

Windolf Farms has a position available for a General Farm Hand for our Clifton Property. General Farm duties covering all aspects of vegetable growing including, but not limited to, planting, irrigation, tractor driving and harvesting.

Applicants must have a driver’s licence with their own reliable transport to and from work. Chemcert and HR Licence could be an advantage. Wages will be negotiated on an individual basis. Casual position which could lead to permanency.

Please send your resume outlining any relevant farming experience to hr@windolffarms.com.au.

Immediate start with applications close when position filled.

GREENMOUNT STATE SCHOOL OPTIONS PROGRAM

Wow, how fortunate are the students of the Greenmount School? Whoever thought education could be this enjoyable and fascinating?

Many years ago, Greenmount School won an Education Queensland award for the introduction of our Options

Due to its popularity with the students, staff and community; we have continued this program ever since.

As part of our Options Program this year, students had the opportunity to choose between sewing, painting with

State School Greenmount Greenmount water colours, leatherwork, woodwork, cooking and candle, soap and lip balm

Year 6 students always get their first choice as it is their final year to participate in this wonderful, creative aspect of education.

Once again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our eight hard working volunteers for their dedication to our students and for making these few days so enjoyable and so successful.

These are the lessons that will never be forgotten by our students and the items that they have created will always remind them of their fruitful, happy and productive times spent with ‘extended family’.

The wide range of activities Greenmount students have been involved with through the Options Program includes several artistic endeavours.

Local Events Calendar

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15 October Friends of Gorman’s Gap Inc. Bush Regeneration

Working Bee

October Cambooya State School

October Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade

Birthday Fete

7.30pm

of the track, Gorman’s Gap Road, Barbara

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State School

Fire Station, George

Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club

Our first Friday night function went off very well with a good crowd attending and Joyclyn’s lasagne and salad being a real hit.

The members draw worth $50 saw number 6 come out belonging to Kylie Burrell who was not there, so the prize jackpots to $70 next week.

The meal next week will be Mary and Clive’s Barbecue and salad for $10 adults and $5 for children under 12. There will be ice cream cones available for $3 also.

Tea and coffee are available at no cost and there is a bar available for drinks with a good variety of locally made Crows Nest soft drinks now available as well, including their famous Double Sars.

0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and bookings.

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

Big night for the Wattles Warriors on Saturday night with their banquet being held after a very successful year. Congratulations go to all involved.

Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility.

The tennis courts are available for hire, the keys are available down 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.

- Ted Cavanagh, Secretary rain around so please be careful when using the oval, or playing near the creek area as it is very slippery.

The grounds are still very wet at the moment with more

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.

Our Community Christmas function will be held on Friday the 25th of November this year commencing at 5.30pm so keep an eye out tor this as well.

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

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Local park a hidden, historic gem

just a kilometre or two off the New England

but Steele Rudd Memorial Park

a must visit attraction

Arthur Hoey Davis, better known by his pen name of Steele Rudd has certainly left a legacy, not just for the our local area

for the whole nation as his fictional work ‘On Our Selection’ has helped shape Australian culture.

On the way to the park you may like to call into Rudd’s Pub in Nobby where visitors will be overwhelmed by the Steele Rudd memorabilia hanging from every wall and ceiling in the historic pub.

However, to experience a glimpse of the hardships of pioneer life a visit to Steele Rudd Memorial Park is a stark reminder of the courage, determination and resilience of the early settlers such as Arthur Davis and his family.

The park itself sits on the crest of a hill on Steele Rudd Road and passing through the gate entrance the visitor can press a button to begin an audio introduction to the buildings contained within the park.

The centrepiece of the park is the replica shingle slab timber hut where the Davis family endured the cold Toowoomba weather in a one room hut with a dirt floor and too many openings for the icy winter winds.

Children will no doubt be shocked by the lack of basic

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creature comforts with no running water and heaven forbid no electricity means no TV and no internet!

Other buildings include a small timber animal shelter and a variety of basic farming implements scattered around the beautifully maintained grassed area.

It’s not difficult in this setting to allow the imagination to picture Rudd’s fictional characters of Dad, Dave and Mabel carrying out their daily duties.

A public toilet and gas barbecue are available for visitors.

A visit to the park is not only an enjoyable experience but an educational one, so if not for yourself then visit the park for your children.

Showcase impresses

A huge crowd was thrilled by the Country Music Showcase held at Gowrie Little Plain Hall recently.

The crowd saw the Lindsay Waddington, Allan Caswell, Ken Lindsay and Lynchburg concert last Saturday.

It was sponsored by Toowoomba Regional Council. The hall’s next concert is on 26 November featuring Errol Gray “‘he backyard balladeer’ and bush poet Gary Fogarty.

For bookings, phone Shirley on 4630 4384.