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Vol. 26
THURSDAY, February 17, 2022
RM’s vision a reality
The ambition of RM Williams to turn the Hodgson Vale polo grounds into an equestrian hub has come to fruition thanks to the work of his daughter-in-law Jo Williams. RM’s Equestrian Centre, as it has been named, is on the country, polocrosse, dressage and show jumping. Hodgson Vale Road site where there used to be polo facilities, Mrs Williams said re-imagining the 100-acre property into bistro and a bar. an equestrian centre began two years ago. The new venture will host a wide range of horse-related The process really got well underway last year after she had activities, including equestrian, an eventing course, cross a knee injury, with the extra time gained by not being able to do much else utilised for planning. “It’s been a full time job for the past four of five months,” Mrs Williams said. INSTALLS • QUOTES • MAINTENANCE Most of the land which now encompasses the course had been previously used for grazing cattle and required a mountain of man-hours to clear and get ready. The preparation included slashing and getting the obstacles ready by painting them and moving them into place. Mrs Williams said they had brought portable jumps in from New South Wales and other jumps, including tyre jumps, they had made themselves. Continued on page 14
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Westbrook residents want main road safety improvements
Community consultation conducted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has found Westbrook residents would like a wide range of safety improvements for Toowoomba-Athol Road.
In 2021, the community was invited to have its say on the safety of the Gore Highway and Toowoomba-Athol Road between Wyreema-Athol Road and James Street. Community consultation was conducted online using an interactive social mapping tool and concluded on 31 March. A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said motorists identified key sections and intersections that could be upgraded to improve safety, including additional lanes for turning, overtaking and merging. Continued on page 3
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Continued from page 2 Around Westbrook, this planning project proposes to improve: • The Toowoomba-Athol and Boundary roads intersection with a new median and updated line marking. • The Toowoomba-Athol and Ferguson roads intersection with new signs. • The Toowoomba-Athol and Westbrook roads intersection with a new turning lane. •Roadside hazard removal/protection through the area. The community feedback was included in a business case that was completed in December 2021. The business case will be used to seek funding for further development and construction of low-cost, high-benefit, safety improvements including signs, line marking, road widening and turning lanes. The Queensland Government committed $400,000 through the Transport System Planning Program to develop the business case. “While there is currently no time frame for delivery of these improvements, the work completed to date means the project will be able to progress quickly if funded for construction,” the spokesperson said.
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We can all do our part to save water where we can. Mulching the garden is a great way to reduce your watering requirements during the summer months and help your plants stay healthy. Free mulch is available for self-loading at our waste facilities across the Region. For a list of facilities where you can get your free mulch, call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste
Our Stories and Art program supports early literacy development, connecting stories and songs with art experiences, delivered in a fun and educational setting at our Region’s art galleries. Sessions are designed for families with children aged 0 to 5 years. Head to our Events Register at www.tr.qld.gov.au/events to book a session.
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New airline flying out of Wellcamp
New budget airline Bonza has announced it will be launching regular routes from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne, Townsville and the Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine). Bonza also announced it will be jointly based in both the getting there in the first place.” Sunshine Coast and Melbourne airports and claims 80 per cent From Toowoomba Wellcamp, the Melbourne route will have of its routes are currently completely unserved. four flights per week, the Townsville route two flights per Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza, said Bonza aims to give people week and the Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) route two flights in the regions more choice. per week. “From our two bases on the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne, Bonza notably is not offering routes from Brisbane or the we will give Aussies more options at ultra-low fares to explore Gold Coast, rather flying 12 routes from the Sunshine Coast. their own backyard,” Mr Jordan said. “With destinations ranging from Albury to the Whitsundays, travellers will now be able to fly, instead of impossibly long road trips as well as fly direct without a stopover in a major city. “Aussies can look forward to enjoying more time at their destination and spending less of their hard-earned cash
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Drones battling Fall armyworm Local agricultural business Drone Commander is using drones to combat the destructive insect fall armyworm (FAW).
Drone Commander has opened up a new front in the war with Fall armyworm by taking to the skies. Prevalent in crops with whorls such as sorghum and maize, FAW has been a menace to local crops this season.
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Clean Up Australia Day tackling mask litter
This year’s Clean Up Australia Day (Sunday 6 March) has launched a nationwide ‘Citizen Science project’ to measure the extent of Australia’s face mask litter. In 2020, more than three billion single-use masks were thrown out across the globe every day, contributing to a significant portion of pandemic-related litter entering the environment. However, locally, the extent of this problem remains unclear. That’s why on Clean Up Australia Day volunteers will unmask the impact of this problem by tallying the number of face masks collected and removed from the environment. Pip Kiernan, Chair of Clean Up Australia, said there is no doubt the amount of plastic waste has been surging because of the pandemic. However, at present there is no data to confirm the number of face masks in our environment. “We can’t cover up the problem – now is the time to act. Our environmental issues have not gone away because of COVID, rather, they have escalated because of the mountain of rubbish we’ve created,” Ms Kiernan said. All registered volunteers for Clean Up Australia Day can join the Citizen Science project. Registration means participants are covered by Clean Up Australia’s public liability insurance and all community and school groups receive free gloves and bags (businesses are asked to pay a small fee to cover costs). Australians can register now at cleanup.org.au to be involved on Sunday 6 March. Participants will be provided with online access to record the number of masks they collect on a national database. WESTBROOK PARK CLEAN UP Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Australia Queensland team has organised a clean-up at Westbrook Park (on Progress Avenue) for Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday March 6. It will be on from 8am to 10am. Bring your own hat, sunscreen, water bottle, gloves and snack. Limited gloves may be provided. For more information, text 0425 309 358.
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Cambooya State School PREPS BEGIN For the Preps of Cambooya State School, their first day of Prep seemed to be a long time coming. Finally it has arrived, and Cambooya welcomed its new cohort of Prep students for 2022. They have been very busy both, in their classroom, and in the great outdoors, learning all about what it is like to be a student at school and enjoying lots of fun activities. They had a great first week of school and are looking forward to the rest of the year.
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John’s a man on a mission
Wyreeema resident John Andrew has been a supporter of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for as long as he can remember, and at 92 years of age, he’s still waving the flag on behalf of the organisation. Mr Andrew was a constant visitor to what used to be known as the “blood bank” when he was younger. Since he became too old to give blood he has not lost his enthusiasm for the work of the Red Cross Blood Service. He bought his current car in 2014 and soon had it covered in messages urging people to become reguklar blood donors. Slogans such as “Girls, Marry a Blood Donor. He is here for Life” and “Men. Donate blood and outlive your wife” have attracted attention as he drives John Andrew’s car carries a clear message for girls who want a partner for life. around the Wyreema and Cambooya districts. To give blood, you need to be aged between 18 and 70 years Mr Andrew’s biggest concern is the fact that men are very and weigh more than 50 kilograms. hesitant when it comes to giving blood. You also need to be healthy and not suffering from a cold, He said more women give blood than do men and he would flu, any symptoms of Covid, or any other illness at the time of like to see that change. making your donation.
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ABOVE: Big machinery was needed to haul into place these huge logs, which needed to be tied down and bolted into place to meet regulations. BELOW: Another type of jump which has been installed on the course. The bolts can be seen at the front.
Not a bad place to have a drink. Continued from page 1 Local kids were brought in over the school holidays to help with painting. Although the property has gone a long way since the beginning of the work, there are plans for a second stage of it to be built down the track. Mrs Williams said that once the centre has been up and running for a while, she hopes to use the revenue that has come in to extend the course from its current length of 1900m to 2600m. There are about 25 acres left to be cleared which will be used to extend the course. Apart from the equestrian facility itself, the building which formerly housed RM’s Polo Bar & Bistro will be up and running as a bar with food, with the area just outside the back door providing a great view of the course. Nearer to Hodgson Vale Road, there is also a large area set aside for horses and camping.
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There are plenty of events scheduled already, with the first, a clinic, being held this weekend (February 19/20). On the weekend of 12/13 March, there will be show jumping and dressage on the Saturday and express eventing on the Sunday. There are also plans to hold a Masters event in September. Mrs Williams said RM’s Equestrian Centre is open to people at all levels and there has already been interest shown by everyone from kids to mothers who used to ride but have not been on the saddle for 20 years. She said they are also looking for volunteers to become involved and help out by sitting on jumps or helping to set up. For more information, email rmequestriancentre@ gmail.com
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DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT 19-27 February Hike to Heal Mount Peel Bushland, Westbrook 4 March World Day of Prayer, All Saints Anglican Church Eton Street, Cambooya 10 March Greenmount Returned Soldiers Memorial Hall Greenmount Returned Soldiers Annual General Meeting 7pm Memorial Hall 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
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Wattles Junior Rugby League
Wattles JRL would like to invite all eligible players to attend sign on day at Allora Cricket Oval on Thursday 17th February from 4pm for ages u6 through to u11. The following week, 24th February will be sign on day for u12 through to u17 and girls League Tag. A sausage sizzle will be provided on both sign on days. All players need to register for this season at playnrl.com.au New players need to bring a copy and their original birth certificate. Fees are $135 for first child and $125 each child after in the family, fees payable and uniform orders will be taken at the brick building. Training will commence at Allora State School for all grades from Thursday 17th from 4.15pm. Coaches for this season are: u6&7 Shadai Daley, u8 Tim Johnson, u9 George Berry, u10 Russell McMillan, u11 Ian Brady, u12 Jason Fogarty, u13 Glen McMillan, u14 Rylan
Central Downs JRL
The AGM was held Tuesday night 8th February at the Club Hotel, Clifton with good numbers in attendance. Peter Cavanagh was again voted in as President, Stacey Burton held her position as Secretary and Treasurer. U35kg Coach Ian Brady, Manager Roy Nott. U43kg Coach Peter Cavanagh, Manager George Gall. Central Downs will hold is selection trial day at Platz Oval on Wednesday 27th April from 4pm with this year’s carnival taking place in Miles for the u35kg team and Cunnamulla for the u43kg team.
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The Preps have had a wonderful first week at school and they are all settling into our school routines and expectations. This week we have read stories and discussed their favourite character. We have introduced the letters s, a, t and the sound that these letters make.
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We have been counting to and from 10 and working on our number formation. We have started learning about living things and what they need to survive. We have also discussed the members of our families. It has been wonderful to see the Preps beginning to form friendships with their peers.
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