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Vol. 26
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022
Memory Walk & Jog in Toowoomba
Locals are getting ready for the Toowoomba Pop Up Memory Walk & Jog event in 2022, which will be held on Saturday 4 June at Queens Park. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said Dementia Australia was excited to see the Memory Walk & Jog event come to Toowoomba for the first time in 2022. “The Memory Walk & Jog series is Dementia Australia’s biggest fundraising initiative, and helps us provide invaluable support, education and resources for people living with dementia in Australia, their carers, families and friends,” Ms McCabe said. INSTALLS • QUOTES • MAINTENANCE
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“It has been my pleasure to take part in many Memory Walk & Jog events across Australia over the years, and I attest to how enjoyable and rewarding they are. They really do offer fun for all the family! “These events are so important, not just from a fundraising perspective, but also because they are opportunities for people impacted by dementia to gather, to get active and to share stories with people in similar circumstances. “Together, we can make the world look brighter for people with dementia. Let’s show them they are not alone!” Currently there are an estimated 94,000 people living with dementia in Queensland. With that figure projected to increase to about 207,000 by 2058, events like Memory Walk & Jog play an important role not only in funding support, but also in raising awareness of dementia. There are 19 Memory Walk & Jog events planned across Australia in 2022, which represents the series’ largest event program to date. Each event offers fun for people of all ages and abilities. The course is family-friendly, and suitable for all levels of fitness. Each event is designed for people of all ages and abilities to select whether they take part in a walk, jog or run of the 1.9 kilometre or 4 kilometre course. Participate as an individual, get a team together, or even come in fancy dress. The safety and wellbeing of Memory Walk & Jog participants, volunteers and staff is Dementia Australia’s top priority at these events. The team is constantly monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19, and remains in communication with the relevant federal, state and local authorities. A robust COVID-safe plan has been tailored for each event and will be adapted as needed. To register for the Toowoomba Memory Walk & Jog event, or find out about the other events planned across Australia visit www.memorywalk.com.au
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Westbrook Community Upholding the promise to “Remember Them”
On ANZAC Day 1922, a crowd gathered in Main Street, Westbrook. Just four short years after the end of World War I, the residents had raised enough funds to have erected a monument in stone. A “Digger” standing atop a sandstone plinth with names engraved below. The names of fathers, sons, brothers, and uncles, who had answered the call to serve, and the names of those who sadly would never return. Several speeches were made during the unveiling ceremony,
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officiated by none other than the Hon. L. E. Groom (after which our Electoral Division is named). A lengthy article was printed in the Darling Downs Gazette dated 26th April 1922. In one of those speeches, it was reported the following words were spoken. In his closing remarks Mr Groom said, “We dedicate this monument to the memory of the brave men who have gone west, The Digger statue has a and we dedicate it also as commanding presence an expression of gratitude during the Dawn Service, to all those brave men who as was the case last year. participated in this war, and trust that this monument will be preserved as the most sacred possession that this district has.” One hundred years on, the Westbrook Community is continuing to uphold its promise to remember the names of those WWI lads who answered when their country called. This year the Westbrook Hall Committee plans to hold two ANZAC Day services. The first will start at 5.30am sharp and will follow the usual Dawn Service format. The second special “Centenary Service” will start at 2.30pm sharp. Representatives of all levels of Government, as well as representatives of the R.S.L will be in attendance Friday 15th to Monday 18th APRIL and deliver speeches. A request to the military for participation in this No Need To Fear event has been submitted and has initial approval. For Easter Gear This Year A Fly-past has been Just Hop On IN requested but this is clearly subject to aircraft availability OMgosh Has Everything! on the day. The plan is to re-create Eggs, Cards, Novelties, the original unveiling of our Toys and More “Digger” who has stood for Right Now, Right Price, 100 years on ANZAC Day Right In Store 2022. - Dieter Hitchins Westbrook Hall Committee
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Felton concert
Singer Emily Maguire was pleased with the crowd that rocked up for her concert at the Felton Hall on Saturday night. About fifty people turned up to hear the Sunshine Coast hinterland artist and they weren’t disappointed. Emily writes and sings her own material. Emily is touring smaller country halls as she builds a profile. She plans to return to the district with another performance down the track and is hoping word will spread about her ability. If the comments passed about last Saturday night’s performance are anything to go by, she won’t have trouble dragging in another, larger crowd. “I actually really enjoyed it,” one keen audience member said. “Emily has a pretty fabulous voice and writes her own songs, so was a great night out.”
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Blackout disrupts Wattles/Newtown clash
Wattles and Newtown A Grade players were forced to cool their heels until last night after a power problem forced their Round 2 restart clash. The electrical issue blacked out the Jack Martin Memorial Promising Under 19 back Matthew Wilson has caught the Centre on Saturday evening soon after play commenced. eye of the coach and was named for his A Grade debut, and It was a frustrating end to the night’s program according to while he took the field briefly on Saturday, his initial official Wattles’ captain/coach Travis Burns who was keen to match top-grade game was deferred. wits against the Lions after Wattles impressive 24–12 victory Burns had the job of keeping his top seventeen focused for over Valleys last week. the return to Jack Martin Centre for the mid-week clash, their Burns could feel somewhat confident after Newtown was last on field outing until Sunday April 24th at Platz Oval in a dealt a 50–6 walloping by reigning premiers Goondiwindi in Barrett Family Shield re-run against the Warwick Cowboys. the opening Round. RESERVE GRADE The Wattles line-up included representative back-rowers Hot on the heels of racking up a half century belting of Brendon McBride and veteran Dale Perkins, both making their Valleys in their last outing, Wattles Reserve grade side dished first appearance in the new season, while lock forward Ryan out some similar discipline accounting for Newtown 54–6 on Duggan is an absentee. the Lions’ home turf. In slippery, wet conditions the Warriors raced to a 22–0 half time advantage before continuing the momentum to gather a further 32 points in the second stanza. While Co-coach Garth Lonergan felt his team could have completed their sets to a better level, he was still very happy with the win. The Lions only points came off a kick, a positive sign according to Lonergan. “But we still have plenty to improve on going into the upcoming contest with Warwick,” Lonergan said. While Wattles could boast classy performances across the paddock, mobile forward Mitch Duff and play-maker Joe Morris shone throughout. UNDER 19 Wattles Under 19 line-up headed to Ipswich on Sunday, proving more than capable opponents before finishing behind the might of Ipswich Brothers 24–10. Wattles were never out of the game, only trailing 6–12 at half time and 10–18 as full time approached. They were more than competitive with the bigger opponents, and while they gave some ball away cheaply Wattles’ forwards held their own admirably against their heavier opposition pack. While not capitalised on, half Matt Wilson’s kicking game provided foundation and opportunity. Back-rower Will Denny was tireless throughout while backrower Tyson Stevens can lay claim to Wattles Player of the Match honours. Home town lock forward Nate Townsley shut the game out for Brothers when he charged down a kick and scored in the later stages. Wattles take the field again in a clash of the Southern Downs titans at Platz Oval against the Warwick Cowboys on Sunday April 24th. - Glyn Rees
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Nobby Recreation Reserve gets a tart-up
Concern over the future of the Recreation Reserve at Nobby has hit a nerve with locals with a great roll up for a community working bee at the site last Saturday. The ten-acre reserve on Comerford Street was set upon by 30 willing local volunteers for a much-needed overhaul. Buzzing chainsaws manicured mature trees into oases of shade. Brooms and pressure cleaners swept away cobwebs and mouse droppings from the tired club house, showers and toilets. Rubbish was removed and grass slashed. The ancient tennis court took on the appearance of an archaeological dig as volunteers searched for the ant-bed court. While sausages sizzled and citizens slurped soft drinks a lively band of more than twenty children raced around on bikes, picnicked in the shade and played a boisterous game of cricket. Established early in the village’s history, the grounds hosted various recreational activities such as tennis, Vigoro and foot races. Cricket matches have also entertained locals for many Nobby locals on the job for Saturday’s working bee. decades. An impressive trophy cabinet is testament to the talent and Nobby Hall on 20th April at 7pm. skills of the local teams. Members of the Nobby district community are being urged Community stalwart, Mick Comerford, shares the to attend and have their say. community’s vision for change and a re-birthing of the - Peter Roberts recreation grounds to provide energetic sport, rest and relaxation for the wider community. Community meetings will continue to gauge interest in various activities at the Comerford Street site. Thanks to enthusiastic volunteers, sustenance and good cheer, the Nobby community is working towards rescuing this recreation ground and securing a valuable asset for the future. The next public meeting is scheduled to be held at the
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Nominations for the latest Bob Hawke Landcare Award will close in less than three weeks. The Award is Landcare Australia’s most prestigious, contribution to Landcare. national award and is designed to publicly recognise an The award recipient will be required to submit a project individual involved in championing landcare and who proposal outlining how they plan to spend the $50,000. inspires others to take action on their own property or as part The winner will be announced at the 2022 National of their involvement in a landcare group. Landcare Awards to be held in Sydney in late August. The Award celebrates landcare and recognises individual To be eligible for the award, a nominee must be an excellence in sustainable agriculture. individual who is actively involved in Landcare, natural The Bob Hawke Landcare Award acknowledges the role resource management and sustainable agriculture. that former Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke AC, played Last year’s winner, Victorian Andrew Stewart transformed in elevating landcare from a grass-roots community initiative his Victorian property into a diverse, carbon positive to a national movement with bi-partisan government support sustainable farm and believes attention now needs to be given that endures today. to inspiring the next generations of sustainable farmers to The recipient is awarded a prize package to the value of ensure strong leadership in landcare. $50,000 for further development of their knowledge and skills With nominations closing on May 1, information is available in sustainable land management to enable an even stronger at https://bobhawkelandcareaward.com.au/
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An opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research for Australian grain growers and in turn bolster on-farm profitability is being offered by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). Applications are now open for Regional Panel Chair GRDC is looking for the agricultural sector’s most positions in the northern region, covering Queensland and passionate, collaborative and leadership-focused growers, New South Wales. advisers and industry stakeholders. Regional panels provide a vital link between the broader grains sector and GRDC, and help to identify, prioritise and support RD&E investments that address regional constraints and opportunities impacting on-farm profitability. GRDC Board Chair and Goondiwindi grain grower, John Woods, said the regional panel system plays a pivotal role in ensuring GRDC invested in research that delivers for growers today and into the future. “GRDC’s primary focus is investing in RD&E that contributes to the enduring profitability of Australian grain growers,” Mr Woods said. Applications for these key GRDC positions close on April 22. Successful applicants will start September 1, 2022 with appointments for an initial two years. To find out more or to apply visit grdc.com.au/careers
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Heifer Creek crossing closed in early May
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is starting work to rehabilitate one of the crossings over Heifer creek on Gatton-Clifton Road in May 2022. Heifer Creek crossing no 6 is located about 3km north of the Lagoon Creek and MacGinley roads intersection at West Haldon. Gatton - Clifton Road will be closed to all traffic at the crossing for ten days from Tuesday 3 May 2022 to Friday 13 May 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting. Local traffic will be able to travel on Gatton-Clifton Road either side of the crossing, but because of the closure will not be able to travel between Fordsdale and West Haldon. Heavy vehicles and motorists travelling between Gatton and Clifton are recommended to detour via Toowoomba using the New England Highway, Toowoomba Connection Road and then the Warrego Highway. To rehabilitate the bridge, work crews will remove the existing road surface and deck planks from the bridge and place new plywood decking, resurface the road and install new guardrails. TMR thanks the public in advance for their patience during construction and asks that they follow all traffic management signs and signals, and instructions from traffic controllers.
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Clifford Gardens vax clinic closing
After delivering 80,029 doses, the Toowoomba COVID-19 vaccination centre at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre is closing today (Thursday). The doses have been delivered nearly every day since the clinic opened on 13 September 2021. Darling Downs Health Acting Chief Executive ShirleyAnne Gardiner said the success of the clinic demonstrated how health services can quickly respond to emerging situations. “The Toowoomba vaccination clinic was a purpose-built facility which allowed us to provide care and protection to the community during an unprecedented time. “I’m incredibly proud of how quickly our team at Darling Downs Health put this centre together. It was a real testament of our ability to respond to the emerging situation.” Acting Executive Lead, Health Emergency Operation Centre Michelle Forrest congratulated all of the residents who came forward to receive their vaccination. “We saw a great response from the Toowoomba community. “Members of the public were provided an incredible opportunity to get vaccinated and we were really encouraged by the response we received with 96 per cent of residents in our health service area aged 16 and over having now received at least two doses of the vaccine,” Ms Forrest said. “The clinic was always going to reach a point where it had served its purpose. “It provided the opportunity for people to get vaccinated, in a convenient location, and it has done that now. “The vaccine will still be readily available in different community settings including pop up and outreach vaccination clinics, and we’re looking forward to having our staff return to other roles across our health service.” Ms Gardiner also used the closing of this site as an opportunity to say thank you. “On behalf of our executive team, Board members and broader community, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to all our staff who contributed to the success of this community clinic.”
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Nobby Country Music event on again
The annual Nobby three-day Country Music Weekend, run by the Nobby Heritage and Development Association, is coming up from Friday 29th April to Sunday 1st May. The event, held in the local hall, is a walk-up show for all artists, whether new or professional. Past shows have featured a host of artists backed by a talented backing band, much to the enjoyment of the audience. The Nobby Country Music Weekend was first staged in 2015 with the help of three interested music lovers and has blossomed from there, artists come from many parts of Queensland and New South Wales. For further details call June Smith on 0488 963 108.
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Rural Aid’s hugely popular Spirit of the Bush photography competition has returned in 2022. More than 250 entries have already been received in the first week of the competition. Rural Aid CEO, John Warlters, said it is encouraging to see how eager Australians are to tell the stories of the bush through photography. “Now in its third year, our Spirit of the Bush competition just keeps growing,” Mr Warlters said. “The competition’s popularity is a testament to how much our nation supports our primary producers. “We’re so excited to again choose a set of 12 ripper photographs for use in Rural Aid’s 2023 calendar.” A Rural Aid panel will be tasked with the difficult job of choosing the most striking photos, when the competition closes in May. “We saw some breathtaking entries last year,” Mr Warlters said. “Incredible photographs of mustering, fencing, kids playing and rural landscapes were just some of the images that made this year’s calendar. “Looking at country life through a camera lens is one of the best ways to give the wider public a glimpse into life on the land. “I encourage anyone with a camera and a love for the bush to send their entries in.” Entries are encouraged via social media and through Rural Aid’s website. In addition to having their photos used in Rural Aid’s annual calendar, winners will also receive a $250 pre-paid visa card. Entries can be made at ruralaid.org.au/spirit-of-the-bush or by tagging #SOTB2022 in an Instagram or Facebook caption.
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15 April Good Friday Service 9am Cambooya Uniting Church 17 April Easter Sunday Service 10am Cambooya Uniting Church 25 April Westbrook Hall Anzac Dawn Service, 5.30am Westbrook Hall, Main Street Dieter Hitchins 0427 306 663 25 April Greenmount Anzac Day, 9.45am Bicentennial Park, Ramsay Street 25 April Westbrook Hall Anzac Centenary Service, 2.30pm Westbrook Hall, Main Street Dieter Hitchins 0427 306 663 26 April Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 29 April - 1 May Nobby Walk-up Country Music Festival Nobby School of Arts Hall June Smith 0488 963 108 8 May Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 24 May Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 12 June Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 23 June Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade General Brigade Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 Meeting, 7.30pm 28 June 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 Wednesday Wyreema State School Playgroup 9am to 10am Wyreema State School library School office (during school term) 4596 0333
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Our annual Easter Bonnet Parade was held on the last day of Term 1. Each year, our students create an innovative Easter Bonnet. Awards are given for Most Creative, Most Colourful and Tallest bonnets. Most Colourful Bonnet was awarded to Moriah with her spring-themed bonnet. Tallest bonnet was awarded to Zoey. Her bonnet was 1.65m in length. Most Creative Bonnet was awarded to Connor, Theo and Bobbie.
They showcased very unique designs and Connor’s bonnet shared some Easter jokes. Congratulations to all of our winners and to all of our students and families for their unique creations. The Most Creative winners were Theo and Connor (below left) and Bobbie (above right), Most Colourful was Moriah (below) and Tallest Bonnett Zoe (right).
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Hike to Heal Australia puts best foot forward
The Hike to Heal Scavenger Hike has achieved its fundraising target. “Six years ago, I experienced the death of my beloved son, Scientific studies show that walking in nature with friends Nicholas, by suicide,” says Linda Barton, mother and founding improves mood, productivity, physical and mental health, member of Hike to Heal Australia. memory, and sleep. “Nick was a fun loving, kind hearted person who wore his It also reduces stress, anxiety, lethargy and cognitive decline heart on his sleeve. and can be used to treat anxiety and depression with no “His death was both unexpected and devastating to those negative side effects. who loved him. While the evidence to support walking as a means of “Nothing could have prepared me for this loss and I was left managing mental ill health, the reality is that for many people heart broken.” with mental health issues, just getting out of bed can be a challenge let alone putting on shoes and going for a walk and connecting with others. Two years ago, the Hike to Heal Australia launched the Scavenger Hike at Mt Peel. The event was designed to connect individuals with each other and inspire them to strengthen their own well-being while walking beside people managing mental ill health and suicide loss. With the support of Toowoomba Regional Council, business sponsors and the community, the event has been able to help improve the mental health of hundreds of local residents through hiking in nature, while raising thousands of dollars CLIFTON to provide resources and support for local suicide prevention LIC# 75685 and mental health services. This year’s fundraising target was $5000, and despite the wet conditions, the organisation was able to present a cheque for this amount to Grant Simpson, the CEO of Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland. Hike to Heal Australia president, Linda Barton has extended her gratitude and thanks to the Toowoomba Regional Council for the Event Support Grant and to major sponsors, Computer Ambulance, Westbrook Family Medical and First National Real Estate, the many small businesses who also sponsored the event and the all those who participated in the event. For more information, visit https://www.hiketoheal.org.au/
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