On Our Selection News - 16th February 2023

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Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts

Vol. 27

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THURSDAY, February 16, 2023

Locals headed to the foot of Everest

A contingent of local residents, is in training in preparation for a trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal as a fund-raising adventure for Toowoomba-based mental health service Momentum Mental Health.

Last weekend, several members of the group took a hike up Mount Peel near Westbrook as part of their training.

Among those who have committed to undertake the trip is Toowoomba Regional Councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan, who is a Greenmount resident, and the chairman of Momentum Mental Health, Chris Black.

The self-funded event has attracted 18 starters but there is

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Each of the participants has been charged with raising $5,500 for the not-for-profit Momentum Mental Health.

Cr O’Hara Sullivan said those taking part are raising money through a mix of individual efforts and joint projects.

The $5,500 represents $1 for every metre above sea level of the Everest Base Camp, which is located at about 5,500 metres.

They will leave at the end of April and will trek for 14 days, with some days of down time as they get used to the altitude.

What binds the team is a common sense of adventure and the fact that they like a challenge.

The aim is to raise $100,000.

For anyone who’d like to support the trekkers in their fundraising, here is a link to donation page: https://everest-basecamp-challenge-2023.raisely.com/

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Some of the climbers bound for the Everest Base Camp, on a training trek at Mount Peel last weekend.

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More than $725 million is available from the Queensland Government in 2022-23 in concessions and rebates for seniors and other vulnerable people on low or fixed incomes.

Eligible seniors and pensioners can find information on a range of assistance including:

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There has also been an increase in funding provided to help Queensland seniors access elder abuse prevention services, seniors legal and support services, and financial protection advice.

A range of services that support older people in the Toowoomba Region is funded by the Queensland Government to help older people stay safe, connected and engaged.

This includes the Toowoomba Seniors Legal Support Service which is receiving more than $500,000 annually in 2022-23 and in 2023-24 to provide vital services that prevent elder abuse and assist older people who may be experiencing abuse or who are at risk of abuse.

The Toowoomba Seniors Expo was held recently, which saw seniors connect with local services and supports over a friendly morning tea.

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Finnie crash claims life

A 53-years-old Greenmount woman died following a two vehicle traffic crash at Finnie on Monday morning.

Initial investigations indicate that just after 6am on Drayton Connection Road near Atkinson Road, a crash occurred involving a station wagon and utility.

The Greenmount woman, driver of the station wagon, died at the scene.

Her passenger, a six-months-old boy, was taken to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition for assessment.

A 53-years-old Headington Hill man, the driver and sole occupant of the utility, was transported to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.

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Police chase ends at Westbrook

A man who was allegedly travelling in a series of stolen vehicles was apprehended by police at Westbrook.

The pursuit began last Tuesday, 7 February, when Police and Polair tracked a vehicle, allegedly stolen from Augustine Heights, from Toowoomba to Millmerran where a tyre deflation device was deployed.

Four occupants allegedly abandoned the vehicle and entered the garage of a nearby residence, where it is alleged one of the men stole a white Toyota Hilux and left the scene.

The other three men were taken into custody and charged.

The stolen white Toyota Hilux was located on the Barwon Highway at Toobeah, west of Goondiwindi, just before 1pm last Wednesday, 8 February.

Following extensive investigations police tracked a Ford Ranger, allegedly stolen from Mobandilla a short time earlier, near Goondiwindi at approximately 2pm.

A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Barwon Highway, with the vehicle continuing to drive towards Millmerran.

A second tyre deflation device was successfully deployed before the vehicle was abandoned on the Gore Highway at Pittsworth.

It will be alleged the occupant subsequently stole a light truck from a Scrubby Mountain address, and police continued to track that vehicle before a third tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Gore Highway at Athol at approximately 3.30pm.

The vehicle stopped a short time later on the Gore Highway at Westbrook, and the male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was taken into custody

A 19-years-old Cleveland, Brisbane, man has been charged with 16 offences including five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and enter premises and commit indictable offence, two counts of enter dwelling and commit and one count each of trespass, stealing and driving without a licence.

His bail was refused and he was expected to appear before Toowoomba Magistrates Court.

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From 1 January 2023 to 31 May 2023, we’ll be conducting an approved systematic animal inspection program of all residential and rural residential areas in the Toowoomba Region. During the program, authorised officers will go house to house to check pet registration and microchipping. Officers will also be checking compliance with the keeping of declared dangerous or menacing dogs.

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Scavenger Hike begins

The annual Hike to Heal Scavenger Hike at Mount Peel Bushland between Westbrook and Drayton begins this Saturday, 18 February, continuing until Sunday, 26 February.

The official launch will be held between 8am and 9am at the Westminster Entrance to the park.

Profits from the 2023 Scavenger Hike will support Momentum Mental Health’s contemporary mental health and wellbeing programs.

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Library car park closed

The car park at Toowoomba City Library has been closed and will remain that way until the end of the month.

The parking was closed on Monday of this week, Council’s Environment and Community Portfolio Leader Cr Tim McMahon saying it was necessary as Council crews undertake an important safety upgrade on sections of the footpath on the eastern side of Victoria Street, between Herries and Little Streets.

“As part of the Victoria Street footpath project, the library driveway will be reconstructed, making it safer for all users,” Cr McMahon said.

“The reconstruction work means the car park will need to be closed for two weeks.

“We encourage those who utilise the library car park to find alternative parking.

“Options include on-street parking on Herries and Ruthven Street and off-street parking in Council’s Water Street car park

“When utilising alternative parking, please adhere to appropriate parking signage to avoid fines.

“Time limits and fees will still apply.

“There will also be two temporary parking bays for persons with a disability behind the Herries Street admin building on the northern side of the carpark.

“Even though the car park will be closed, please be assured the library remains open for its normal operating hours.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary car park closure has on the community,” Cr McMahon said.

At the 2023 Allora Show last weekend the Range Carriage Club sponsored a series of Carriage Class events. Among those participating was Olivia Raeburn from Greenmount with her Welsh Mountain Pony, driving a jogging cart.

Woman injured in crash at Preston

A police investigation was launched following a crash on Preston Boundary Road at Preston just before 9 o’clock last Friday morning.

Emergency services received a call at 8.55am and police, fire and ambulance crews were despatched to the scene.

An SUV had rolled off the road and the 24-years-old female driver was trapped inside.

It was feared that a second vehicle believed to have been involved in the smash may have left the road and crashed down the steep roadside embankment into thick undergrowth.

Authorities called in a drone and personnel from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in Toowoomba and members of the Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade to help search the area, however no second vehicle was located.

After the injured woman was removed from the

Authorities initiated a search of the dense undergrowth beside Preston Boundary Road after last Friday’s collision, fearing that the second vehicle involved may have disappeared off the edge of the road.

crashed vehicle, Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics treated her at the site of the incident before transporting her to Toowoomba Hospital.

She was in a stable condition.

As investigations into the crash continued, police put out a call for public assistance to help locate a white van which was believed to have been involved in what they describe as “a high speed crash”.

Information provided to police suggested that the two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions along Preston Boundary Road when they collided.

Police say the white van left the scene without stopping.

They have urged any witnesses who saw the white van or anyone with dashcam footage from Preston Boundary Road between 8.45am and 9am last Friday to contact them and quote this reference number: QP2300241170.

Council shows support

The Civic Square vigil at 6 o’clock this evening will commemorate those lost and injured in the disaster, which has claimed thousands and injured and displaced scores more.

Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said Toowoomba would do all it could to support those caught up in the disaster and to assist loved ones from Túrkiye and Syria living in Toowoomba.

“The earthquake disaster in Túrkiye and Syria is on a massive scale and has become the world’s deadliest seismic event in more than a decade,” Cr McDonald said.

Key Toowoomba landmarks including City Hall, The Annex and Victoria Street Bridge will light up in special colours at the time of the vigil to further show Toowoomba’s support.

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The earthquake in Túrkiye and Syria has prompted Toowoomba Regional Council to host a candlelight vigil.

Financial boost for Toowoomba TAFE ag training

The Queensland Government has announced a $1.1 million investment for Toowoomba TAFE that will boost its Rural Centre of Excellence into its second stage, firmly place Toowoomba’s TAFE campus on the agricultural training map.

The State Government had established Stage One of the Rural Centre of Excellence with a $8.1 million investment previously and the new money will grow the centre’s ability to provide cutting edge training to more students in the region.

Officially opening the centre’s second stage, Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the state of

the art facility is helping to prepare Queensland’s workforce for the anticipated growth in the state’s $23.5 billion agricultural industry.

“The Queensland Government is providing specialised training to get more people into more jobs, and we are making sure our industries are supported by people who are trained in the latest facilities and technologies,” Ms Farmer said.

Jobs Queensland predicts agriculture industry jobs in the Darling Downs- Maranoa region will increase by 11.5 per cent from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with a 20,000-strong workforce.

State-wide by 2024-25 it is predicted the industry workforce will grow to more than 87,000 – up 8,700 since 2020-21, and the Queensland Agriculture Industry Workforce Plan 2022-2027 has identified the four priority groups for future employment growth as grazing, horticulture, crops, and aquaculture.

Drop in milk production

Milk production data has been released by Dairy Australia for December 2022 and it shows a continued decline in milk production throughout Australia’s mainland dairy states.

National milk production for December 2022 showed a 6.5 per cent decrease on December 2021, whilst national year-todate was down 7.1 per cent.

Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer checks out the new laboratory at Toowoomba TAFE.

The greatest annual drop has been in Queensland, where production is own by 9.6 per cent .

Shaughn Morgan, Co-CEO at eastAUSmilk said the figures are concerning.’

Mr Morgan said the coming 2022/2023 milk supply agreement negotiations between dairy farmers and processors for a fair and profitable farm-gate price is essential for retention of dairy farmers within the dairy industry and increased milk production.

He said as negotiations begin farmers should review the safeguards provided by the Dairy Mandatory Code since it commenced in 2020.

Environmental protection important in new Council planning scheme

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) continues to look for opportunities to provide stronger environmental protection as part of the new Planning Scheme being drafted.

TRC Planning and Development Committee

Chair Cr Megan O’Hara Sullivan said Council held comprehensive information sessions in January to look at what learnings could be obtained from existing measures in place at other local governments throughout Australia.

“When we last put a Planning Scheme together in 2012, this followed the amalgamation of eight Councils into one and we had the challenging task of making one uniform document for the newlyformed Region,” Cr O’Hara Sullivan said.

“The Council in place at the time took the position

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Chair Megan O’Hara Sullivan (above) and Portfolio Leader Bill Cahill (below).

but we don’t want to sacrifice our choice of lifestyle through expansion so we need to get the balance right.

“Once the Growth Plan has been approved, Council will again be seeking further feedback from our community for the Planning Scheme.

“Consultation with our residents is crucial to ensure the Planning Scheme continues to respond appropriately to community expectations.”

The next steps for progressing the Planning Scheme include continuing to investigate interim options, reviewing the draft Planning Scheme in early 2024, submitting it to the State Government for review and for Ministerial approval to proceed to the public notice stage, where residents will be able to provide further feedback in mid-2024.

that vegetation protection controls administered by the State Government were sufficient to achieve this policy.

“Since then, our Region has been through a number of significant changes and the views of our residents have also changed and as such, it’s important the new Planning Scheme reflects this.

“There have been calls by members of the community to immediately enact regulations preventing further loss of vegetation.

“Unfortunately, there is no quick fix solution for this matter and before any action can be taken, Council must review its current environmental policy and how it wants any new policy to be implemented.”

Cr O’Hara Sullivan said long-term, the best way to make substantial change is through a new Planning Scheme although interim options will be looked at.

In conjunction with this work, Cr Bill Cahill said Council was working on a new Growth Plan which will provide an environmentally sustainable view for where future growth could be directed and ensure new growth areas are limited or do not occur in those areas with high environment values.

“The Growth Plan will map out how we can accommodate growth and help us identify the required infrastructure,” Cr Cahill said.

“We understand the need for growth and further housing,

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WORLD UKULELE DAY

Bunker’s Hill students were encouraged by our music teacher Mrs Chin to celebrate ‘World Play Your Ukulele Day’.

Every year on February 2nd, World Play Your Ukulele Day encourages music lovers to get out their four-stringed instrument and strum away.

It’s also a day to get people interested in the ukulele. Mrs Chin set up a variety of instruments and ukuleles out in the school grounds, so all they students could come and have a go playing the instruments.

There were many smiles and lots of laughter as well as a lot of unique talent on show.

Federal grants available

Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) is now open, with $22.7 million available to support community organisations and councils to deliver much needed local projects.

Funding of between $2,500 and $20,000 is available for notfor-profit community organisations and local governments to fund small capital projects that deliver social benefits and boost local community participation, including small-scale infrastructure upgrades, fit-outs and equipment purchases.

Each federal electorate will receive a capped amount of $150,000 to fund up to 20 local projects.

In Round 8, the Government has included a requirement for local MPs to outline the project nomination process to enhance the transparency of the program.

Nominations are now open and close 26 April 2023.

Successful grantees will be notified as soon as their grant is approved, allowing them to start their projects when ready.

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the program will deliver lasting infrastructure and much-needed equipment based on local priorities – benefitting communities long in to the future.

Further information including grant guidelines, eligibility requirements and the application process are available at business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communitiesprogramme-round-8

Students and Mrs Chin enjoying ‘World Play Your Ukulele Day’ at Bunker’s Hill State School.

Clifton Show

17th, 18th and 19th February 2023

It all kicks off on Friday, 17th February with the prime cattle judging at 7am.

Pavilion entries open at 9am and will be accepted until noon. Judging begins at 1pm.

The prime cattle sale, followed by lamb judging and sale, begins at 10am.

The day is capped off with the ever-popular all breeds heifer show at 6pm.

There is free entry on the day so don’t miss out.

Saturday, 18th February promises to be a great day at the show with something to excite everyone both young and old.

Returning to the Clifton Show for the first time in a couple of years are the sheep dog trials.

Who doesn’t like sheep dog trials and the competition begins at 7am.

The judging of the cattle competition begins at 8am where some of the best livestock in Queensland will be put under the judge’s microscope.

Equine events are next on the program including the exciting showjumping competition where local riders are keen to show their skills and that of their beloved horses.

9am sees the Championship Dog show, then at 10am in the main arena, a glimpse of transport from days gone by, as the Horse Harness competition takes centre stage.

For something totally different, students from the local primary schools will again compete in the Battle of the Brains at the new time of 4pm.

Country guys and gals love their utes and entries for the Best Ute competition can be lodged from 9am till noon with judging beginning at 12.15 and will no doubt include a variety of models lovingly prepared by owners for the competition.

It’s probably time now to grab a bite to eat and all those usual show food outlets such as burgers, chips, ice creams and wood fired pizza will be available as well as a cold beer or any other beverages you may require.

If a nice cold and super healthy smoothie is what you desire, then the CWA stand in the Pavilion is the place to be as Lacey Lee the Facilitator for the CWA on healthy eating practices will be making super healthy smoothies, some with exotic fruits like the dragon fruit.

The rodeo begins at 5pm in the rodeo arena with barrel racing, bronco riding and bull riding. It’s bound to be exciting. That takes patrons through to what all the kids have been

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waiting for, the spectacular fireworks display at 7.45 pm.

During the day on Saturday, adult tickets are $15 and pensioners and high school students are $10.

After 4pm, adult tickets are $20 and pensioners and high school students are $15. All day long kids get in for free.

On Sunday, 19th February, the day begins early with horse ring judging at 8am.

The pavilion opens at 9am and pavilion entries may be removed from 2pm.

On Sunday, adults are $10, pensioners and high school students $6 and kids get in for free.

Of course going to the show is the perfect time to chat with friends or neighbours you haven’t seen recently and so is a great occasion for social interaction.

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Cricketing success for Crump siblings

Cambooya siblings Kyrna and Tomas Crump represented Queensland in the National Cricket Inclusion Championships.

Kyrna is the first female to represent the State in the cricketers with an intellectual disability team and was the female competing in that division.

Tom is the youngest to be picked, at the age of 14. The Championships, a week-long tournament in the T20 format, were held at Marchant Park in Brisbane. There were also blind or low vision and deaf and hard of hearing divisions.

Kyrna and Tomas are both all-rounders, batting at the top

of the order and bowling a significant amount.

By competing in the tournament, Kyrna and Tomas are in the pool of players who could earn national selection in the Australian inclusion teams.

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Zoey Harper has been a member of Emu Creek State School P&C from 2020 when her children first enrolled at Emu Creek.

Appointed to the role of treasurer in 2021, Zoe is instrumental in organising fundraising activities or seeking opportunities for the students and families of Emu Creek SS.

Zoey is a community minded person and through her professional occupation also looks for opportunities to support schools and community groups in the local areas. She has a passion for becoming actively involved in community events and supporting local schools, sporting teams and community groups and can always be seen lending a hand nearly every weekend.

In 2022, Zoey initiated and organised a Community Colour Fun Run at Emu Creek

SS. For many smaller groups, providing a bigger experience like a Colour Fun Run can be a challenge. Many schools make this an event held during school time. Zoey was at the forefront of planning this event as an event for the wider community to participate in, and included community groups and the local firemen in the celebration.

Zoey’s support for and involvement in the local community are appreciated by all. Her volunteering efforts go far beyond lending a hand, with many hours spent organising behind the scenes, writing grant applications or looking for new ideas to support the community. Thank you Zoey!

Tomas and Kyrna Crump representing Queensland.

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Applications are invited for the position of Electorate Officer in the office of Pat Weir MP, Member for Condamine based in Oakey. This position is a shared, permanent part time role.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a range of duties including the provision of confidential administrative services, liaison with constituents, the preparation of correspondence, assisting with the management of the day-to-day operation of the electorate office and assisting with the member’s diary.

Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work unsupervised in a small team environment, be capable of completing tasks to a high standard to meet a deadline and have a strong knowledge of local issues relevant to the electorate. Applicants competent in speech writing, research and the preparation of media releases would be viewed favourably. Experience in the agricultural, natural resources, mining and energy sectors would be advantageous.

Well-developed computing skills, a high level of competency with the Microsoft Suite, social media and the internet are considered essential.

Conditions of employment are similar to the Queensland public sector.

Applicants should forward their resume marked ‘Personal and Confidential’ to the Office of Pat Weir MP, Member for Condamine, PO Box 65, Oakey Qld 4401, or email to condamine@parliament.qld.gov.au by close of business on Monday the 27th of February 2023. Enquiries may be directed to 07 4570 4100.

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Learning maths in Year One at Cambooya State School is always fun and hands-on.

This past week, the Year Ones have been learning about Teen Numbers.

They have been using a variety of fun activities to explore all about these often tricky numbers.

These students have been having so much fun that they are

learning all about numbers without even realising it and have been able to explain their understanding to others easily.

Using these fun activities helps our students to think and reason in more meaningful ways, all while having a great time!

ABOVE RIGHT & RIGHT: Solving maths problems can be tricky, but that’s part of what makes them fun.

Disbanding group’s fitting goodbye gift

Members of the disbanded Friends of the Toowoomba City Library group recently presented $14,000 to Toowoomba Regional Council for use in ongoing Toowoomba City Library programs.

TRC Library and Cultural Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said similar acts of generosity were a hallmark of the Friends’ work over the years.

“The volunteer group lived up to its charter to ensure the welfare of the library and the residents who valued its many services,” Cr McMahon said.

“Their final act of generosity, in line with their constitution, is gratefully accepted and will be used to support the Home Library Service, in addition to youth engagement programs and events.

“The Friends gave their time for almost 25 years to support and promote library activities and services.

“Their work ranged from raising awareness of libraries and the breadth of services available for all ages, encouraging

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From left: Friends of the Toowoomba City Library members

Brian Wilson (treasurer), Doreen Le May (Secretary), Jennifer Murray (book sale convenor), Margaret Taylor (president), Janet Hardwick (committee member), Kathryn Smith (committee member and editor), and Philippa MacGregor (committee member) mark their final financial contribution to Council.

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library membership, lobbying for a new library and fundraising.”

Cr McMahon said the Friends’ enthusiastic fundraising efforts contributed around $180,000 to numerous library activities over the years.

“Funds have aided the Home Library Service for eligible people who are unable to visit the library, youth engagement initiatives, support programs for refugees and new Australians and some of the library’s large community events, such as pop culture festival TooCon, Wizarding World, Galactic Fest, the Spring and Sustainability Festival and other family fun days.”

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Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club

There was again a good crowd for our Friday night function. The chicken schnitzel and salad was very good and enjoyed by all. This week it will be Mary and Clive’s pizza and salad and a meal will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

The members’ draw worth $20 was not won this week, with member number 6, belonging to Kylie, being drawn out but she was not there so missed out on the prize. The members’ draw goes up to $40 next week. Remember you must be there and financial to pick up the prize.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming St Patties night on Friday the 17th of March.

The air-conditioned Sports Club is open for private functions also, so please contact Mark our booking officer. The mobile contact is 0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and future bookings but is not the contact number for tennis court 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.

The tennis courts are available for hire. The keys are available 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. The toilets at the Sports Club are also available for tennis hirers.

Memberships for the 2022/23 financial year can now be paid and will cover the rest of this financial year if you are a new member. The cost stays at $25 for the family and deposits can be made at the Westpac Bank or on line to our bank account, BSB 034 142 Account number 158 247 or post to PO Box 8315 Toowoomba South 4350. Financial members get

discounts on tennis court hire and hire costs of the hall and go into the weekly members’ draw.

If you are hiring the hall please be conscious of the near neighbors and keep the noise levels down.

- Ted Cavanagh, Secretary

NOBBY STATE SCHOOL

VISIT BY INDIGENOUS ARTIST

Indigenous artist, Arthur ‘Deadly’ Conlon recently visited Nobby State School and provided the students with an unforgettable art experience.

Arthur spent the morning working with the students instructing them how to do pastel drawings of turtles, which they were then able to take home.

With the help of the Year 3-6 students, Arthur also painted an amazing mural under the office building and on the path that leads to the toilet block.

Arthur Conlon is an Aboriginal artist born in Cherbourg and is now based on the Sunshine Coast.

He has a long history of visiting schools facilitating art workshops and demonstrations with students from prep to university.

He offers step by step drawing and painting techniques for students to create their own artworks.

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Students paint the mural on a concrete path (above) and an incredible piece of indigenous-style artwork (below).