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Vol. 26
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022
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Heavy machinery has been brought in as part of the works going on at the Hodgson Vale Lions Park, home to the Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club. Read more about it on page 4.
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Police are appealing to the local community to ensure their houses and properties are secure. Across the Darling Downs District, offenders are breaking into houses, stealing vehicle keys and taking off in the vehicles located at the address. Offenders have been known to return to the address at a later date to steal vehicles. Many of these offences have involved unlocked or unsecured doors and windows that the offender has taken advantage of, and this is why police are urging people to make sure their properties are secure. Ensure doors and windows are locked even when you are at home, and keep sought-after items such as vehicle keys, phones and wallets, out of sight. Remove your vehicle keys from the ignition and lock your vehicle, even if parked or unattended for only a few minutes.
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Collision claims life
A man lost his life on Friday after his utility collided with a semi trailer filled with cargo at Cambooya. The crash occurred at the junction of the New England Highway and Cambooya Connection Road at around 11.30am, near the United Etonvale service station. Emergency crews attempted to revive the driver and sole occupant of the utility however he passed away at the scene. A helicopter had been tasked to the incident but was not required. Initial investigations indicate the ute, travelling southbound, was about to turn right onto Cambooya Connection Road when it entered the northbound lane. The semi trailer, travelling northbound, collided with the ute at speed. A third vehicle also received minor damage. The driver of the semi trailer was assessed by paramedics on the scene and transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital. For the rest of the day and into the evening vehicles travelling southbound were diverted through Ramsay and vehicles travelling northbound through Cambooya and Wyreema. The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Councillors are visiting Wyreema and Cambooya this Friday, 15 July and are excited to meet you. Bookings are essential. Call your local Community Development Officer on 131 872 to discuss possible times. For more details, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events
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Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club
The works happening as part of the master plan for the Lions Park to Sports Club area are still progressing slowly. Please do not use the alternate route via Carinya Drive as trucks are using it to drop off and take materials. The heated Sports Club is open for private functions so please contact Mark, our booking officer. The mobile contact is 0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and future bookings. You can also check out our website to see what facilities are available or you can send an email to hcsc8315@
gmail.com Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility. Our annual general meeting this year will be held on Sunday the 28th August not 14 August as originally arranged. It will be held at 11am followed by a barbecue lunch. The date has changed due to the unavailability of a couple of members on the original date. 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. Government Covid rules must be adhered to at all times while the tennis courts are being used. The toilets at the Sports Club will be available whilst the upgrade of the access to the Lions park is presently unavailable. - Ted Cavanagh, Secretary
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Young hockey player Feast of polo coming Tom Campbell is Perth-bound
Mount Rascal resident Tom Campbell is off to Perth this weekend as part of the Queensland Under 21 team to contest the National Under 21 Hockey Tournament.
It’s a great feat for any local player to be included in a State team, but Tom’s selection is even more impressive when you consider that he is just 16 years of age. He is the youngest member of the Queensland team. Toowoomba Hockey’s Matt Cook said Tom, a Year 11 student at Centenary Heights State High School, has had a huge pre-season and made the Queensland Under 18 team earlier this year and was identified in the Australian Futures Under 18 squad. Tom also was named “Player of the Tournament” at the recent Queensland Under 18 hockey tournament held on the Gold Coast over the first weekend of the current school holidays, where the Toowoomba men’s Under 18 team placed second, after losing the grand final 3-4 to the Gold Coast. Matt Cook described Tom as “a very talented young boy”. He said the ten-day event in Perth will test Tom’s ability against some of the best young players in the country. “He’s very fortunate to have the opportunity,” Cook said. Tom’s parents Grant and Nicole Campbell are proud of their son’s effort. “He’ll learn a lot over there,” Nicole said.
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Rising costs on producers’ minds
The Gavel 2022 report by AuctionsPlus shows there is considerable concern among livestock producers about the continuing rise in inflation and the associated increase in costs. The second annual edition of The Gavel saw 200 producers to have their business negatively impacted by inflation and across Australia take part, 23 per cent of which live in 98 per cent of livestock producers expect increased costs will Queensland, from a range of ages and farming stages. impact their business, with 86 per cent anticipating squeezed The survey found 89 per cent of livestock producers expect margins and 67 per cent facing increased staffing costs. Labour is also a key concern, with 84 per cent of livestock producers concerned about access to skilled labour and 65 per cent responding that they have been impacted by the labour market in the past year. Compared to 2021, more than three times more farmers FERTILISE YOUR CROP BY DRONE cited input costs and reliability of access as their main business concern in 2022, jumping from 8 per cent to 29 per cent. Concerns around climate change have also risen, from 24 per cent in 2021, to 30 per cent this year. Over three quarters of those surveyed agreed with the statement: “I am doing as much as I can to reduce the carbon footprint of my operation,” with 42 per cent strongly agreeing, up from 70 per cent in 2021. AFFORDABLE PRECISION The report found one of the ways livestock producers have AERIAL APPLICATION been looking to offset staffing shortages is through alternative methods. dc@dronecommander.com.au Roger Woods BSc The investment in a “good” working dog helps to ease the www.dronecommander.com.au 0400 283 319 focus of staffing shortages. Facebook.com/dronecommander The average price paid at working dog sales www.topp.com.au across Australia has been increasing year-on-year, with the demand for dogs seeing a number of new sales feature each year. inc. GST So far in 2022, there has Toowoomba Outdoor Power Products been a $7,935 average price Built-in 100kg Block Lifter for working dogs, a 118 per Cnr McDougall St & Rocla Crt Ideal for Hardwood cent increase on 2016 prices. TOOWOOMBA More details see: https://www.superxwoodsplitter.com Despite the concern about Phone 4632 8455 rising costs, 82 per cent of OPEN still agreed it is an exciting Monday to Friday 8-5pm & Saturday 8am-Noon time to be in farming.
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TRC community grants applications open
Applications are open until 1 August for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) next round of community grants. Environment and communities. Community Services “Council envisages that these grants will support the Committee chair Cr James implementation of the Toowoomba Region Economic O’Shea (pictured) said Development Strategy and township economic development community and not-forplans like the Community Growth Action Plans.” profit groups were welcome Cr O’Shea said Council was pleased to offer financial to apply for funding to assist assistance to a diverse range of community and not-for-profit their project or event. groups. Cr O’Shea said the “Preference is given to applications that fulfil a range of current funding program criteria covering community inclusiveness and interaction, a covered applications for willingness to encourage community partnerships, upgrading the Sport and Recreation, facilities or services or establishing a new service, facility or initiative,” Cr O’Shea said. Event Support, Community Support, Community Economic “Different funding caps apply across various grant Development, Environment, Cultural and Arts Support and categories.” Sports Tourism grants. Grant applications in each category are assessed by a panel Cr O’Shea said revised eligibility criteria for the Sport including TRC staff from the specified area and Councillors. and Recreation grant program meant groups that had small The competitive review process means that not all projects projects that required smaller contributions could now access always can be fully funded. the program. The current grant round is expected to be presented for He said the current application round was the first to be approval by Council at its September meetings. lodged online via Council’s new SmartyGrants software A free grant writing workshop is being held on Monday, 18 platform. July from 2 to 5pm at Toowoomba City Library (corner Herries “The entire application process – from start to finish, as and Victoria streets). Call 131 872 to register. well as contact from Council’s grants team during the review, funding agreement and acquittal stage – will occur within the one platform,” Cr O’Shea said. “SmartyGrants offers many advantages to residents, including the ability to attach required documents when submitting the application. Users will no longer need to drop off their application in person or via the postal system. The new electronic application forms can be found under the existing ‘grants and funding’ heading on TRC’s website. Residents can call 131 872 to book a consultation with relevant staff to arrange for help with tailoring grant proposals. Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said Community Economic Development grants up to $5,000, or in some cases up to $10,000 per applicant, with matched funding, were available to help community organisations deliver programs designed to benefit local businesses and the broader area. “Council is determined to support our Chambers of Commerce, Progress Associations and other not-for-profit groups who meet the selection criteria to deliver programs and job-creating projects that will benefit local businesses, particularly as our businesses continue to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic,” Mayor Antonio said. “This funding is aimed specifically at empowering local organisations to deliver the types of projects that they know will support economic growth and opportunities in their own
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Aboriginal art highlighted, celebrated
The University of Southern Queensland’s new art gallery will feature the winners in the inaugural Southern Queensland Landscapes First Nations Art Competition. Overall Grand Prize and 25+ Years Category winner has gone to Melinda Luscombe for her piece ‘Lemon Myrtle Bloom’. “This piece is very personal to me and has been an emotional journey to create,” Ms Luscombe said. “The large circles represent the lineage of the Gomeroi women in our family - my great grandmother, my grandmother and myself.” SQ Landscapes Board Chair, Bruce Scott AM said more than 12 months of planning has gone into the event. “It’s just truly a wonderful thing to see these amazing artists recognized for their talent,” Mr Scott said. Expressions of Interest are now being accepted from Aboriginal artists identifying as one of the 28 First Nations in the Southern Queensland catchment, for the 2022/23 First Nations Art Competition. The theme of the 2022/23 competition is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! For more details on the competition and how to apply visit sqlandscapes.org.au/first-nations-art-competition
Green Vehicle Guide driving better choices
The Australian Government has launched the new Green Vehicle Guide website, Australia’s official national guide to vehicle fuel consumption and environmental performance. The redeveloped website makes it easier to quickly compare and understand a vehicle’s fuel efficiency, running costs and environmental performance. The guide has a range of information, data and tools to help guide vehicle buyers’ choices. Using the guide, Australians can calculate and compare total annual fuel costs and carbon dioxide emissions, estimate electric vehicle charging time and costs, find out a vehicle’s life cycle emissions, and discover Australia’s top green vehicles. Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said green vehicles, including electric and fuel-efficient cars, are overall cheaper to run and maintain. “If you want to save money on fuel and reduce your impact on the environment, I encourage you to use the Green Vehicle Guide when buying your next car – it can help you drive cheaper and greener,” Ms King said. For more information, visit greenvehicleguide.gov.au
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Cambooya State School MAD SCIENTIST DAY The students at Cambooya State School finished Term 2 with a bang. Literally! There was lots of fizzing, oozing, bubbling and slime in any direction you looked as the students celebrated the final day of Semester One with a Mad Scientist Day. Each classroom had at least two different science experiments running as all children went from space to space to complete the hands-on activities.
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At the end of each term, Cambooya State School students celebrate the final day with a themed celebration day. Term 2 saw a Mad Scientists Day. The students chose which experiments in which to participate over a 90-minute period. Many of the students visited a large number of the experiments on offer, while some students chose to spend quite a bit of time repeating their favourite ones. A great time was had by all (and we even learned a few things as well).
ALL PHOTOS: Mad Scientist Day was loads of fun.
Nominate to become a Toowoomba Youth Leader
Young people can now nominate for Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) 2023 Youth Leaders Program. Young people who live, work or study in the Toowoomba Region aged 14-24 are asked to consider applying as TRC looks for 25 of the Region’s best and brightest youth to join the 2023 program. Environment and Community Portfolio Chair Cr James O’Shea said the Youth Leaders Program was a great way for young people to engage with Council and have their say on the future direction of the Region. “The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in ensuring our programs are relevant, meet the needs of local young people and have the greatest reach possible. “The Youth Leaders also get the opportunity to learn about our processes and the role of local governments. TRC has an equal employment opportunity policy and all “We encourage them to have a say and develop grass roots recruitment will be based on merit. projects to create positive change – not only for our Region’s Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal young people but the wider community,” Cr O’Shea said. and/or Torres Strait Islander young people, young people He said as part of their role, the Youth Leaders provide from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, young a voice for other young people, identify community issues people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ young people. and share information on opportunities for young people to TRC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced group. connect to events, programs and service providers. Nominations close on Sunday, 31 July and can be submitted “The Youth Leaders represent areas from across the entire on the Youth Leaders Program section of tr.qld.gov.au Toowoomba Region,”he said.
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Wattles rule the roost against Valleys
Wattles Warriors produced a dominant 50 to 18 victory over the Valleys Roosters at Toowoomba’s John McDonald Sports Complex last Sunday. Warriors half-back Matt Duggan was in polished form winning total. earning the Player of the Round award, while courageous Wattles 50 (Aaron Hooper 3, Austin Jennings 2, Les hooker Kai Williamson-Duggan and back-rower Dale Perkins Hartvigsen, Tyson Stevens, Matt Duggan, Matthew were also among those to shine in the winning result. Christensen tries; Matt Duggan 7 goals) defeated Valleys 18 Finishers Aaron Hooper and Austin Jennings crossed for a (Robert Fangatua 4 tries; Daniel Bain goal). try hat trick and a double respectively. RESERVE GRADE Wattles lost seasoned performer Ryan Duggan in the match After two clashes in 2022 Valleys have been unable to score lead up, and were without key team members centre Nick Van a point against the Tony Morris Tiling Warriors. Der Poel and back-rower Brendan McBride with injury. Round 1 saw Wattles emerge 50–0 winners then on Sunday The Warriors ran rampant over the Roosters across the they were ahead 30–0 at full time. initial forty minutes playing arguably their best football of the Co-coach Garth Lonergan was more than happy to achieve season to lead 32–6 at the half time break. such a solid win to start the second round, an impressive Despite numerous changes due to representative duties, defensive display keeping Valleys without points. injury and illness, Valleys scored the first try of the game to Back-rower Tim Duggan was again one of Wattles’ best grasp a 6–0 lead through A Grade debutante Robert Fangatua. along with full-back Dale McAntee. Although on the wrong side of the scoreboard, the Valleys Wattles 30 (Joe Morris, Dale McAntee, Mitch Duff, Tom winger claimed all four of the home team’s touchdowns in a Morris, Warren Draper tries; Tom Morris 5 goals) defeated stunning first appearance in top grade. Valleys 0. Wattles hit their straps with a try in reply to Valleys, before UNDER 19 running in five touchdowns to lead 26–6 ten minutes from the Being short on players and injury affected didn’t help the break. Black Toyota Warwick Wattles Under 19s in Sunday’s contest A try by Matt Duggan that resulted from a Travis Burns kick that saw them behind 52–12 at full time. set up the Warriors with the half time lead and appearing to be John Lazzaroni never backed off, while Matt Wilson, lock heading to an overwhelming result in the final forty minutes. Jamie Hamilton and three-quarters Gus Hutchinson and It wasn’t to be though with Fangatua posting a second Harry Schwenke were among those to lead from the front. stanza hat trick to keep Valleys within possibility range. Coach Cameron Hamblin commended his line-up for a Team skipper and front-rower Drew Jackson made a major gutsy effort against a Valleys side with numbers and size. impact on the Wattles line while full-back Dylon Chown The Warrior Colts ran out of puff towards the end resulting and bench addition Harrison Murphy, were among those in in the score line blowing out against a better side on the day. Valley’s jerseys to push the Roosters claims. Valleys 52 (Rueben Tatow 4, Robert Fangatua 2, Logan Wattles eased off to start the second half, and combined Weribone, Derek Walden tries; Rueben Tatow 6, Derek Walden with a glut of ball to the Roosters saw the home side trailing 2 goals) defeated Wattles 12 (Lachlan Meacle, Matthew Wilson 32–18 with fifteen minutes remaining in the game. tries; Matthew Wilson 2 goals). Finding their rhythm again through four-pointers by THIS WEEKEND Hooper and Christensen, the Warriors climbed to a 44–18 lead Wattles A and Reserve grade teams meet the Newtown seven minutes from full time, before Hooper sprinted from Lions on Saturday in the TRL Round 13 clash at Platz Oval, the scrum base to score, taking advantage of an opposition Clifton, with the Under 19 side taking on Brothers Ipswich defensive lapse on the right side. Colts. A late penalty goal by Matt Duggan brought up his side’s - Glyn Rees
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