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THURSDAY, June 30, 2022
More police needed
To combat the concerning rise in some types of crime lately, Member for Condamine Pat Weir believes an integral part of the solution is to have more police at our local police stations. Mr Weir said all our regional towns and areas have been have been having issues with crime lately. “Police numbers are part of the solution,” he said. “The area from Drayton to Clifton does not have 24 hour coverage - Drayton closes in the afternoon. “If there is a major incident, police need to come out from Toowoomba which can take some time.” Over the last several years, there has consistently been one officer stationed in Cambooya and six in Drayton. The Cambooya Division covers Cambooya, Greenmount, East Greenmount, Ramsay, the northern part of Felton and the southern part of Hodgson Vale. The Drayton Division covers Westbrook, Wyreema, Mount Rascal, Vale View, Finnie, Top Camp, the northern part of Hodgson Vale and parts of Toowoomba. Mr Weir said he has been asking for Drayton to be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He also believes there is an argument that a station located at Westbrook would suit the community’s needs. “We need better response times, more policing and more hours,” he said. A Queensland Police Service (QPS) spokesperson said when allocating police resources, QPS takes into account the service delivery requirements of each area, community policing initiatives and the complexity of providing an equitable policing service. “The priorities of the Darling Downs District police remain focussed on the safety of local communities, their officers, and ensuring the highest levels of service delivery are maintained at all times,” the spokesperson said. Over five years starting in 2020, the Police Commissioner
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New Toowoomba hospital confirmed
The largest announcement from the 2022-23 Queensland Budget for the local area was the confirmation that Toowoomba will finally receive a new hospital, investing $1.3 billion into the project. It will be built at Cranley near the Baillie Henderson Hospital site, some 6.5 kilometres north of Toowoomba Base Hospital. The new facility will deliver new and expanded health care services to the region to cater for its growing population and provide access to the latest medical technologies. In a business case completed by Darling Downs Health, Building Queensland the Department of Health in 2020 that was presented to the Queensland Government, the vision outlined for the hospital includes multi-disciplinary health services, open natural tree lined spaces interconnecting heritage buildings, research, education and commercial and community recreation spaces. The Toowoomba Hospital has been operating at capacity A digital render of what we can expect to see. in a number of areas and the hospital currently faces long Toowoomba Hospital across both campuses. emergency department waiting times and overcrowding. At Drayton, in 2022-23 $100,000 out of a $6 million total The business case put forward the rationale that “forecast spend will be used to commence replacement of the permanent demand, driven by a growing and ageing population and high and auxiliary fire and rescue station at Drayton. levels of chronic disease, is expected to place further pressure The New England Highway between Toowoomba and on the hospital.” Warwick will see $8.5 million in 2022-23 out of a $11.5 million The new hospital is expected to be open for patients in 2027. total spend towards safety improvements. OTHER BUDGET FUNDING The Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline will see over The InterLinkSQ Intermodal Terminal at Charlton will $300 million spent to deliver the Toowoomba to Warwick see $8.1 million in 2022-23 out of a $16.1 million total spend for Pipeline project that will provide permanent water supply to delivery of a new road and rail intermodal facility to improve Cambooya, Greenmount and Nobby. productivity in the transfer of freight between trucks and The Health Capacity Expansion Program will see $9.785 trains, supporting industry. billion over 6 years for the Capacity Expansion Program to It is part of the Building Acceleration Fund, delivered in deliver around 2,200 additional overnight beds at 15 facilities partnership with the private sector. across Queensland, including the new Toowoomba Hospital. The Toowoomba Day Surgery will see $21.9 million in The Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund will 2022-23 out of a $42 million total spend for the construction of see $18.1 million in 2022-23 out of a $92 million total spend to a 2 theatre day surgery unit at the Baillie Henderson Hospital fund priority sectors and emerging industries by attracting or Campus. It is part of the $49 million total spend to redevelop retaining contestable business projects to generate economic the Toowoomba Hospital across both campuses. outcomes for Queensland. The Toowoomba Hospital will see $2.5 million in 2022-23 Hear her voice - Report one will see $71.9 million in 2022out of a $7 million total spend for the electrical infrastructure 23 out of a $363 million total spend over 5 years to respond to upgrades of the acute clinical essential power integration and the recommendations of the Queensland Women’s Safety and cardiac and body-protected compliance works. Justice Taskforce. It is part of the $49 million total spend to redevelop the
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Economic development incentive policies extended
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) last week approved extensions to three economic development incentive policies that are designed to stimulate business activity across the Region. incentives to help people stay in their home districts where The Temporary Economic Development Incentives for possible. District Townships policy has been extended to June 30, 2025. “There has been strong growth in residential care services The policy has an annual cap of $1 million, with $3 million and social assistance services across the Region in recent years for the policy’s duration. and Council is keen to see a greater uptake of this incentive It applies to development approvals in approved areas of policy to meet this demand and cater for other business Top Camp, Vale View, Wyreema, Cambooya, Greenmount, activity.” Nobby, Clifton, Pittsworth, Yarraman, Goombungee, Crows Mayor Antonio said a two-year extension (to June Nest, Hampton, Meringandan, Gowrie Junction, Kingsthorpe, 30, 2024) would be offered for applications under the Oakey, Jondaryan, Cecil Plains, Millmerran, Gowrie Mountain, Temporary Economic Development Incentives for NonKulpi and Haden. Residential Development policy to lower the cost of industrial Thirteen applications have been approved for a total of development. $484,000 in discounts since 2019. He said the industrial development incentive, which The Temporary Economic Development Incentives for was introduced in late 2020, was designed to encourage the Non-Residential Development policy has been extended to creation of new industrial lots and/or industrial development June 30, 2024. to stimulate employment growth and economic activity, The Temporary Economic Development Incentives for particularly as a response to boost the recovery from the Intensive Horticulture policy has been extended to June 30, Coronavirus pandemic. 2025. Similarly, Mayor Antonio said the Temporary Economic Under this policy, applicants could be eligible for a Development Incentives for Intensive Horticulture policy maximum discount of $100,000 per premises, out of a total recognised the economic development opportunities in the program pool of $1 million. Region’s intensive horticulture industry. Toowoomba Region Mayor and Economic Development “Council has identified high technology greenhouses as Committee chair Paul Antonio said Council was pleased to a sector that will bring new opportunities to the Region and continue the policies to offer incentives to boost growth across will have a positive economic impact, particularly on regional the Region’s towns and respective industry sectors. areas,” he said. “The Temporary Economic Development Incentives for “By extending this policy until June 2025, Council is District Townships policy is designed to offer incentives assisting prospective investors, who typically have a longer for establishing long-term accommodation, particularly lead time around their investment decisions. retirement and residential care facilities, among other “We have seen the emergence of intensive horticulture developments, across the Region,” Mayor Antonio said. operations in recent years and I’m confident this incentive will “Council will offer up to $1 million per financial year for encourage others to realise their plans.” this incentive program in a bid to drive development across a The incentives will be attributed to eligible developments range of business, industry, essential services (including vets on a first lodged, first served basis. and medical care services) and residential applications. “These types of development will be eligible for consideration for a reduction in infrastructure charges. “Health services are not only the largest employer across the Region, but often a major, if not the leading employer in Speeding, running a red light and not wearing a seatbelt our towns. will become a whole lot more costly from tomorrow. “Council feels it is timely and appropriate to extend these From 1 July, those caught speeding 1-10km/h over the speed limit will be fined $287, up from $183. Speeding 11-20km/h is now $431 up from $275, 21-30km/h is now $646 up from $459, 31-30km/h $1,078 up from $643 and speeding 40km/h and over is now $1,653 up from $1,286 and carries an automatic six-month licence suspension. Running a red light will incur a $575 fine. The new penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is a $1,078 fine and four demerit points, up from $413 and three demerit points. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said speeding, running red lights and failing to wear seatbelts are all major contributors to Queensland’s road toll, which so far in 2022 has been the worst in a decade.
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Continued from page 1 such as the Criminal Investigation Branch, Child Protection In addition to increased staffing, Mr Weir also offered some Investigation Unit, Tactical Crime Squad, Intelligence, Road additional solutions to improve the law and order situation. Policing and Scenes of Crime provide specialist support to the He and the rest of the LNP Opposition are strong proponents Division as required,” he said. of reintroducing breach of bail as an offence for juveniles. Interestingly, the number of calls for service in the He said under the current system, which was introduced by Cambooya and Drayton divisions was lower in 2021 than in the Palaszczuk Government shortly after coming to power in previous years. 2015, offenders are not being held to account. The Cambooya Division had 546 calls for service in 2021, As evidence of the broken system, he said elsewhere in down from 647 in 2020 and 695 in 2019, meanwhile the Drayton the Division of Condamine, a teenager from Kingsthorpe was Division had 3,023 in 2021, 3,542 in 2020 and 3,268 in 2019. released on bail despite having 28 prior charges against him. Mr Weir said officers in Oakey and Goombungee, divisions that have higher crime rates than in the towns of Cambooya • SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION and Drayton divisions, are under enormous pressure. He mentioned the ‘tragic’ case in Oakey recently, when four boys aged 13 to 14 rolled a stolen car, which killed one of them and left another in a critical condition. “They were a danger not just to themselves but to the community. It was lucky the car did not roll into another lane and hit another vehicle.” Mr Weir said local police are facing a ‘bureaucratic nightmare’ when it comes to dealing with the amount of E carmel@ccrefrigeration.com.au paperwork associated with domestic violence cases. “Unfortunately domestic violence is something that 275 Talgai West Road, TALGAI Q 4362 continues to increase,” he said. QBCC Lic No 1143859 RTA No: AU38350 “The amount of time taken from officers for one case can be twelve hours. “If charges are laid, they www.topp.com.au www.topp.com.au can be withdrawn the next morning. We need another approach. *Image and Price Model 120 Mark II includes GST Minister for Police and Corrective Services Mark Toowoomba Outdoor Ryan said a 24 hour policing FROM Power Products presence is provided by the Darling Downs Police Cnr McDougall St & Rocla Crt TOOWOOMBA $ District to the Cambooya and Drayton divisions. Phone 4632 8455 “In addition, specialist OPEN District, Regional and Monday to Friday 8-5pm & Saturday 8am-Noon Central police services
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A few local projects included in budget
Among the highlighted projects in Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2022-23 Budget are a few directly affect our local towns. Upgrades to Cambooya’s gravity mains infrastructure will continue with Stage 2 works totalling $300,000. Water & Waste Committee chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said this project will be staged over five years to upgrade 13 kilometres of mains pipe for Cambooya. She said $56,000 has been allocated for planning leading into the design and construction for improvements to the Wyreema and Highfields sewer reticulations. In Westbrook, a budget of $250,000 has been allocated in 2022/23 for the construction of a new footpath along Barwick Street, from McIntosh Street to Gore Street. Construction is expected to occur from January to March 2023. In Cambooya, a budget of $15,000 has been allocated in 2022/23 for the design of a new footpath along Alfred Street, from Quarry Street to Cambooya Connection Road. Construction is scheduled to be undertaken in 2023/24. Infrastructure Committee portfolio leader Cr Melissa Taylor said Council is investing almost $2 million this year Funding has been allocated to design a new footpath along constructing and planning for new footpaths as well as Alfred Street in Cambooya. maintenance through a Footpath Renewal Program. “This program aims to upgrade footpaths across the water usage figures on a regular basis. Region to current standards to improve amenity and maintain This collected data will be provided to Council systems to functionality. Many of these paths are in regional towns right maintain the current six-monthly billing cycle and to better across the Region,” Cr Taylor said. manage the water network. Concept and design work for a Drayton Wellcamp Road/ Wellcamp Westbrook Road upgrade will continue in 2022/23. These roads are a major link from Westbrook and the other NEW CLIENTS towns to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport and to the Greater WELCOME Toowoomba Waste Management Facility. • BAS • Payroll • Super • End These sections of road are in poor condition and are Books_4_Success@outlook.com of Month Reconciliations prioritised to be reconstructed as a major road link. • Data Entry • Invoicing Construction, to be completed in multiple stages, is • Reports & More expected to commence in 2023/24, with $150,000 allocated to this project in 2022/23. Infrastructure Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor announced Free initial $1.5 million has been allocated to rehabilitate the pavement telephone and surface of Greenmount-Etonvale Road at Greenmount. consultation Fully Cr Nancy Sommerfield, Water & Waste portfolio leader, 0427 458 373 ccredited A said $3 million will be invested to start the upgrade of the Greenmount Waste Management Facility. “The project will greatly enhance the operations and better serve the Greenmount community, while providing new opportunities to maximise diversion from landfill,” Cr Sommerfield said. More broadly across the region, Round one installations of the Smart Water Meter Program will commence. A $5.5 million figure has been allocated to the program, up from $2.35 million last financial year. The Smart Water Meter project delivers a Region-wide network of customer water meters that automatically collect
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TRC 2023 Youth Leaders Program
Young people from across the Toowoomba Region have just over a month to submit an application to become part of the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) 2023 Youth Leaders Program. of young people, and have the greatest reach possible. The Program commenced in 2015 with twenty members The Youth Leaders will also have the opportunity who were selected to represent youth of the Region. to learn about the processes and the role of local government. For 2023, TRC is looking for 25 young volunteers to Members are encouraged to have their say and develop grass represent the voices of the Region’s youth. roots projects that create positive change, not only for youth, but for It is an opportunity for young people aged from 14 to 24 to the Region’s wider community. become involved with the Regional Council. TRC endeavours to have the Youth Leaders Program The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in represent areas from the entire Toowoomba Region. ensuring that Council programs are relevant, meet the needs Applications for membership of the Program are encouraged from young people from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and TRC aims to achieve a gender balanced group. Applications are open until Sunday, 31st July 2022 and details are available by going onto the TRC website, tr.qld.gov. au and seeking 2023 Youth Leaders Program. As school holidays kick off this winter, the Queensland Ambulance Service is urging motorists to take extra care. Whether you’re heading north for warmer weather or south for the cold, Senior Paramedic Dermot Kelly said the roads would be busier than usual with more cars on the road and many holiday-goers travelling long distances. “As it is school holidays, expect there to be more traffic on the roads, leave extra time to get to your destination,” he said. “The roads are going to be busier and if you’re driving BUNKER’S HILL STUDENT PROJECT CLUB in metro or suburban areas just watch out for kids on the Thanks to the Project Club and Westbrook Sports Club, pavement and riding their bicycles. who both donated funds towards the purchase of our new “They won’t necessarily be watching for cars, so we need to electronic race starting system. watch out for them.” It has been a very unfortunate school holiday period so far, with crews attending several serious and fatal crashes. “The saddest part is that 99 per cent of road traffic crashes these days are preventable. “Most of them are caused by speed, lack of concentration or not driving to weather and road conditions or being aware of your surroundings,” Mr Kelly said. He said people should be aware of the ‘fatal five’ that cause of most road traffic crashes - remember to wear your seatbelt, check your speed, drive to the speed limit, avoid drink and drug driving, don’t drive while fatigued and don’t be distracted while driving by mobile phones.
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Olympic success inspiration for fast rail
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is using the surprising success story of Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic Games as motivation to speed up plans for a fast passenger rail service from Toowoomba to Brisbane. case which is currently being considered by the Australian “The Council of Mayors South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) Government and will lead to the development of a detailed has strongly promoted the need for a South East Queensland business case. fast rail network with the vision of creating a 45-minute Region,” Mayor Antonio said. “The wheels are already in motion but we need to make sure it happens,” Mayor Antonio said. “While it may seem ambitious to have a fast rail service from “To ensure it remains at the front of mind for the State and Toowoomba to Brisbane, it was also ambitious of CoMSEQ to Federal Governments we’re planning to place signage on the dream about hosting the 2032 Olympic Games many years ago Toowoomba Range to advocate for our needs.” and we’ve seen how that has come to fruition. “We’re looking for the same result with a fast passenger rail service. Small to medium sized “We have the Inland Rail coming, we have an internationallycarpentry works from capable airport and we’re the gateway to western Queensland. general maintenance to “The current four hour rail journey between Toowoomba renovations, adding an and Brisbane, which is only available twice weekly, simply extension or creating an outdoor dream isn’t adequate for our community and for all of those people wanting to explore our beautiful Region.” GREENMOUNT In 2018/19 the Australian Government committed up to $15 EAST GREENMOUNT million for the development of a business case for an improved CLIFTON • ALLORA WARWICK • CAMBOOYA faster passenger rail between Toowoomba and Brisbane. WESTBROOK • SOUTHBROOK The State Government has progressed this work over the past 18 months and has completed a strategic business Dave Garrett Carpenter/Builder Low Rise
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Despite finishing in fourth place in first preference counting, independent candidate Suzie Holt finished second overall in the Division of Groom. Ms Holt leap-frogged One Nation candidate Grant Abraham and Labor candidate Gen Allpass to finish with a two candidate preferred result of 43.11 per cent compared to incumbent member Garth Hamilton’s 56.89 per cent. The second place result is especially surprising as her 8.26 per cent first preference count was less than half of Ms Allpass’ 18.73 per cent. The ABC’s election expert Antony Green said off the top of his head he could not think of a previous time someone has come from fourth to finish in the final two. The final result will no doubt be of particular interest to Mr Hamilton, who suffered a 13.6 per cent swing against him when compared to John McVeigh’s result in the 2019 election. At the Wyreema and Cambooya polling booths Ms Holt performed equally as well, garnering 44.84 per cent and 44.33 per cent of the two candidate preferred result respectively. Mr Hamilton proved more popular in Westbrook and East Greenmount, where Ms Holt received 38.19 per cent and 35.11 per cent respectively.
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DRAYTON STATE SCHOOL FULL SCHOOL REVIEW From the 13th to the 15th of July (Week 1, Term 3), Drayton State School will be participating in a Full School Review – a process which occurs every four years. The School Review provides a great opportunity for us to receive feedback on our processes, as we seek continuous improvement moving forward. Drayton State School will welcome Dr Keith Graham OAM (Chair), Joanne Nicolls (Principal, The Gap State School) and Andrew Helton (retired Darling Downs South West Region Principal) to our school during these days. All staff members will participate in interviews with a member of the Review Team, alongside students, members of the wider community and key partners. Parents, caregivers and families are welcome to have a chat with the review team, and members of the review team will also phone a number of families to touch base to get the ‘feel’ of where the school is currently at. On Friday afternoon the 15th of July, all staff will participate in an ‘exit’ meeting with the Review Team as preliminary findings are presented prior to the completion of a formal report, which the Principal, Aleksandr Taylor-Gough, will deliver to staff and the community upon its receipt. Feel free to contact Mr Taylor-Gough should you have further queries about the School Review Process. We look forward to participating in this process.
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For a limited time, Lifeline Darling Downs will have funds available for people who have experienced financial stress due to the past year’s drought and flood events. Those who reside or work in Toowoomba Region may be eligible for assistance. The grants are open to individuals or families who have been impacted by the drought or floods and who require assistance with the cost of living pressures. Non-farming small business operators such as tradesmen and retail operators who rely on regional economies and the agriculture that underpins these economies to earn an income are also included under the program. Other entities such as schools and Parent & Citizen Associations can also apply for funding for school related items. CEO Grand Simpson said Lifeline encourages anyone who meets the criteria in the eligible communities and who is experiencing financial hardship to complete an application. “The available grants range from $1,000 for an individual to $2,000 for a family, small business or entity,” he said. For further information on the Community Drought and Flood Support Grants and to apply visit the Community Drought Support Grants page on lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au The Community Drought Support Grants program is funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities Services.
Coster back in Nobby
After missing out last year due to New South Wales being in COVID lockdown, country music fans can look forward to Tracy Coster finally getting to come to Nobby.
Coster (pictured) will be performing a combination of older songs and songs from her latest album Southerly Change. The new album has had some great success having won the Independent Country Music Awards Most Popular Independent Female Artist and Most Popular Independent Bush Balladeer including a nomination in the Golden Guitar Awards this year in the bush ballad section, as well as The Australian Bush Ballad Award for Comedy Song of the Year at Bungendore. Southerly Change also had a finalist berth in the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth for Bush Ballad, Tracy’s 7th nomination. Coster, the daughter of legendary country star Stan Coster, will be performing at the School of Arts Hall in Nobby on Sunday, 3 July at 1pm. Tickets are $22 available at the door and supper is available.
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Our community papers have a brand new home online. Each township in our district has important stories to tell, triumphs to commemorate and challenges to discuss; our team is dedicated to telling these stories. In addition to our printed editions we will also produce online stories covering the news and events of our great district. On Our Selection News, The Clifton Courier, Oakey Champion, Allora Advertiser and The Pittsworth Sentinel newspapers will each contribute to make the new website www.our-news.com.au the home of community news. So visit the website and tell your friends, Our News is all about our great community.
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23 July Westbrook Wheels Show n Shine, 9am to 1pm Centenary Park, Westbrook westbrookwheels@gmail.com 23 July Trivia night, doors open 6pm Wyreema Community Hall, The hall’s Facebook page 14 Umbiram Road, Wyreema or Debbie 0400 715 823 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 Westbrook Community Church, 9am 114 Main Street, Westbrook Heather 0412 617 967 or toowoombaweslyan.org.au Every Sunday Wyreema Christians worship 9.30 am Wyreema Community Hall, Kerron 0401 930 656 or 14 Umbiram Road, Wyreema Beryl 0478 808 162 Every Sunday Uniting Church Cambooya, Church Services Uniting Church Cambooya 10am Every Sunday Cambooya Anglican Church service, 10am All Saints Anglican Church, Eton Street 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 1st Thursday Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club Monthly Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club hcsc8315@gmail.com Meeting, 7.30pm Every Thursday Indoor social bowls, 1pm to 4pm Nobby School of Arts Hall Warren Smith 4696 3108 Every Friday Emu Creek Playgroup 2pm to 3pm Emu Creek State School 14534 New School office 4697 1171 (during school term) England Highway, East Greenmount Every Friday Greenmount State School Playgroup, 9am to 11am Greenmount State School, Haldon School office 4697 1159 (during school term) Street, Greenmount
NAIDOC week begins Sunday
National NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held across Australia from this Sunday, 3 July to the next Sunday. The week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year’s theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! EVENTS Straight White Men - two parts comedy, one part political drama, ‘Straight White Men’ follows Ed and his three adult sons as they come together to celebrate the holiday season. They enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese, then confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: when identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? This show is being held at the Empire Theatre this Saturday, July 2. Service and Elders Luncheon - 10am to 2.15pm, July 3. NAIDOC Celebration Race - this event is dedicated to acknowledging and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in Queensland. It is being held at Clifford Park Racecourse on Saturday, 9 July from 4pm to 7pm. Toowoomba Interfaith Prayer Gathering - Sunday, 10 July from 4pm to 5pm. It is being streamed on Zoom. NAIDOC Community Expo & Twilight Markets - Will be held later in July, Friday the 29th at Newtown State School. For more about the events, visit naidoc.org.au RIGHT: This magnificent mural is located on a large shed near Pittsworth on the Gore Highway - easy to see driving in from the west.
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Wattles secure Ryan Memorial Shield
The Stillwater Pastoral Company Wattles Warriors A Grade outfit turned the mid-season corner of the Hutchinson Builders Toowoomba Rugby League premiership with a convincing 56–20 win over the Brothers Leprechauns at Toowoomba’s Glenholme Park on Sunday. The past weekend’s Round 11 results have the Highfields Eagles, Gatton Hawks and Dalby Diehards along with Wattles all camped on fifteen competition points at the top end of the table, with Gatton and Highfields set to contest the MadsenRasmussen Trophy this weekend, given their better for and against figures. A first minute try by Brothers’ half-back Sam Betros sparked the Warriors to set a cracking first half pace leading 34–6 at the break. The impressive Betros was a force to be reckoned with, lifting the home side’s spirits in the second stanza but it was too little, too late. The success also saw Wattles collect the Danny Ryan Memorial Trophy, contested annually since 2005. Brothers had a firm grasp on the prestigious award for the initial eight years of its existence, Wattles’ skipper of the time Aaron Scheid first accepting the shield as a winning skipper in 2013. Since then, Wattles have dominated the following nine encounters with eight winning results. Wattles skipper Travis Burns is presented with the Dan While the Travis Burns captain/coached Warriors ran in a Ryan Memorial Shield by Matt Ryan after the A Grade ten try to four advantage over the Leprechauns on Sunday, game against Brothers on Sunday. and the final figures gave Wattles an improved equation at the head of the premiership ladder, it wasn’t enough to usher them RESERVE GRADE into their first Madsen-Rasmussen Trophy final since 2019. Wattles’ Tony Morris Tiling Reserve Grade team won its Wattles fleet of foot centre Austin Jennings ran in a way through to this Sunday’s mid-season President’s Cup touchdown hat trick against Brothers to advance his standing final against the Highfields Eagles at Toowoomba’s John as the current top try scorer in the A Grade premiership with McDonald Sports Complex on the back of a hefty 50–6 dispatch a total of eighteen. of Brothers last Sunday. Green and gold front-rowers Michael Pearson and Jordan Co-player/coach Garth Lonergan praised his side for Crocker were in superb form leading the Warriors pack another good win in tough warm conditions against a very forward and creating the space for playmakers Burns and halfphysical Brothers line-up. back Matt Duggan to create opportunities for their fringe fast Interchange forward Jason Nightingale was a shining light men. for Wattles and finished with two tries while ever consistent Wattles 56 (Austin Jennings 3, Jackson Green 2, Kai full-back Dale McAntee was also among his side’s best. Williamson-Duggan, Nick Van Der Poel, Ryan Duggan, Jordan Wattles 50 (Jason Nightingale 2, Dale McAntee, Jordan Crocker, Aaron Hooper tries; Matt Duggan 8 goals) defeated Henry, Tim Hentschel, Tom Morris, Lachlan Henry, Jacob Brothers 20. Meddleton, Garth Lonergan tries; Tom Morris 6, Lachlan Henry goals) defeated Brothers 6. UNDER 19 An undermanned Wattles’ Black Toyota, Warwick Under 19 team proved no match for Brothers. Coach Cameron Hamblin gave credit to the bare twelve players that took on their opponents: “It was an impressive effort when you consider the staff shortage.” Brothers boasted a full complement but had to earn their six try to two advantage. Brothers 36 defeated Wattles 8 (Jacob Meddleton, Lachlan Peardon tries) - Glyn Rees
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