Chinchilla Vine - June 2014 by Jessica Courtnie Photography Films Design

JUNE 2014

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Chinchilla Show 2014 The grounds have been swept, the rides are set, trucks have been unloaded and animals washed, groomed and ready for the show. That’s right it’s 102th Chinchilla Show and there was plenty to do, to taste, to see and to smell for everyone. As a result of the Show’s vast cultural significance, a public holiday is held in Chinchilla on the Show Friday.

wish we could buy the winning conserves!

The Show wouldn't be the same without the majestic horses and the spectacular variety of events they compete in. The horse events drew some of the biggest and most passionate crowds at the Show. Just like showing any animals a lot of preparation and training goes into showing the cattle and before even getting to the shows, It all kicked off with a style at Wine and Cheese the cattle must be handled and taught to lead. on Thursday night when fine arts winners were Breeders take great pride and strive to have the best cattle as it means their breeding stock and presented with their prizes. bulls have a greater commercial return. The family fun hit the showgrounds from early on Friday and continued through to Saturday night. Younger visitors had a chance to get up close The pavilion featured a variety of exhibits such as and personal with a few animals great and small, crop produce, floriculture, poultry, cuisine, talented and cheer on little piglets racing each other for art and crafts, photography and more with stalls in a bit of treat. Many took a peek at the weird and and around selling different kinds of goods. I only wonderful poultry flock. Lolly Pop the Clown and

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an acrobatics show together with local groups A Young Farmer’s Challenge tested the strength, of gymnasts, singers, dancers and bands also endurance and bravery for those wanting to provided a great entertainment for show-goers. participate in this new and fun combat, with Friday night concluding in a spectacular fireworks Dozens of food vendors were catering for display. hordes of hungry customers, everything from a traditional Dagwood dog to Indian cuisine, wood The weekend was settled with some thrilling fired pizzas and the great food from the show and fascinating action in the rodeo arena, which Society. The Show has seen many changes, but always remains a crowd favourite. the popularity of the multi-coloured fairy floss remains. It is a show thing…every kid loves it! Once again the Show has been successful in The wonderful traditions are the most important bringing together the community to experience part of the show and that will never change. The the best of what local producers, growers, side shows were great; loud V8s, wood chopping farmers and exhibitors have to offer but I don’t competition, lumberjacks, sheep shearing, music, think I can stress enough what an excellent job all fun rides, ute muster, a massive crane offering the volunteers did. All this would not be possible glorious views of Chinchilla and of course the without their extremely hard work, continuous show bags! They all successfully lured hundreds efforts and contributions made. So Thank you of people. Aja O’Leary

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9. View from the Crane Sharon and Locky Collis, Phoenix Fuller and Jessica Abbey loving the show atmosphere Harley Russell, Mia Waters, Billy Russell, Ella Waters, Tom Allen, Ben Waters, Tom Russell and Emma Russell Kurt, Rachel and Anita Marsden Julie and Matthew Baker from Wandoan Cheyenne, Clay and Riley Walker from Dulacca

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Matt Davies and his son Visitors loving the dodgem cars Lucy Kucks and her beast win a ribbon Proud mum Kelly Sturgess with her daughters, Keely on Dixie, Ashlee on Mini and Holly on Starlight 11. Cut flowers display 12. V8 car race Photography courtest of Aja O’Leary

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On Our Cover Best dressed girl winner at the Mother’s Day Classic: Cobi Zerbst

ACCOUNTS Karel Brownhall

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From the Editor The office is feeling chilly in the mornings now, and many coffees are being consumed to warm up the girls left in the office - Kate, Karel and Amy. Jess has left us for her maternity leave, and now has a beautiful baby daughter in her family. We are waiting patiently to meet Annabelle Eliza and can’t wait until Jess is back (even though she’s only been gone for a week). In the meantime, we have been busy putting together the June edition of the Chinchilla Vine. We have follow up photos from the Chinchilla Show (pages 2-3), Mother’s Day Classic (page 6) and the Make It, Grow It, Love it Festival on page 8. We also have an Education Feature this month, so have a look at what the schools have to offer your child! Also, check out the competitions that are running this month: Merivale Cakes & Training have a $400 wedding cake voucher on offer (page 16); Empire Theatre are offering two tickets to the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase (page 17); and this month, we have a Western Downs Beautiful Babies Competition (page 18). All of these competitions can be entered via our Facebook page, so make sure you check it out – www.facebook.com/WesternDownsMags Until next month, keep safe and warm, and enjoy your June edition of the Chinchilla Vine! Kate, Karel & Amy in lieu of

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BARAKULA HORSE & PONY CLUB

CHINCHILLA CONCERT BAND

Meets at “Maybrook” on the Blackswamp Road

Meets at Langlands Hall in the Chinchilla Historical Museum Monday nights at 7pm for rehearsal.

Last Sunday of every month. Ph: 4668 9302 ....................................................................... BUNYA MTS & DISTRICT AMCOM INC. Promoting Radio Communications & Electronics. Meets on the first Sunday in March, June, August & December.

For more info, contact Jessica Gorring (0415 836 751 or email chinchillaconcertband@hotmail.com

CHINCHILLA MELON FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

CHINCHILLA SCRAPPERS

Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at WDRC Chinchilla Customer Service Centre Meeting Room at 6pm. Ph. 4679 4471

Ph: 0408 754 579.

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Meets 3rd Saturday of the month but 2nd Saturday in December.

CHINCHILLA COUNTRY MUSIC SING ALONG

Meets every Thursday 9am-12noon, all welcome. Ph: Dave 4662 8548 or chinchillamuseum@bigpond.com

Ph: 46628289.

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Past and present players of any ability level FREE, SOCIAL Ensemble

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CHINCHILLA MINIATURE TRAINS

CHINCHILLA AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

CHINCHILLA FIELD NATS CLUB

The miniature train runs at the museum 1st Sunday of the month 10am-4pm or by arrangement. Meetings and maintenance are every Thursday 10am-3pm. Contact Brian Ph: 4668 9889 or chinchillamuseum@ bigpond.com

Meets 1st Thursday of each month.

Meets 3rd Friday of each month. Ph: 4668 9054

Ph: 0419 653 389

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CHINCHILLA LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 10:00am. Ph: 4668 9082

Ph: Ross Cardillo 0419 653 598

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CHINCHILLA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB

Meets the first Tuesday of each month @ Council Chambers

Meeting 7pm, 7th November @ Bulldog Park

Meeting Rooms @ 7:00pm.

President - Mick Ashurst 0407 744 630

Ph: 0412 786 928

Secretary - Chris Bender 0428 543 943

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CHINCHILLA BRANCH CANCER COUNCIL

CHINCHILLA LAPIDARY & GEMSTONE CLUB

Meets 2nd Monday every month, at the C.W.A. Rooms at 2pm.

1st Friday of Every month - 7:30pm

Ph: 4662 7340, 4662 7034, 4662 7596

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CHINCHILLA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

CHINCHILLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Meets 1st Thursday of each month.

Ph: 4662 7688

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....................................................................... CHINCHILLA MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS Volunteers meet every Thursday 10am /3pm meetings are every 3rd Thursday at 10am. All welcome. Ph: 4662 7014 or chinchillamuseum@bigpond.com

Monica Larkin. Ph: 46628072 ....................................................................... CHINCHILLA TOASTMASTERS CLUBS Chinchilla Toastmasters Club Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:30pm at Chinchilla RSL. Phone Ian 0429 639156 or Julie 4168 0253 ....................................................................... CHINCHILLA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Meeting 1st Saturday of each Month at 9.30am - different venue each month (usually a member’s garden).

CHINCHILLA QCWA

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Meets 1st Friday of each month. Ph: 4662 7700

CHINCHILLA WHITE GUMS GALLERY

Sub – Branch meets the following Tuesday night 6.30 Ph. Sally 0432611544

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....................................................................... CHINCHILLA RACE CLUB Chinchilla Races – 5th November.

CHINCHILLA COMMUNICATORS

Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month. Ph: 4668 9636

Bar & entertainment till late

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Ph: 4662 8114

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CHINCHILLA STRING ENSEMBLE

Phone Anne Smith on 0427 102 156 or 4665 3767

First race @ 1.30pm – 5 race programme

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CHINCHILLA LIONS

Ph: 4668 9172

CHINCHILLA STAMPING FRIENDS CLUB

CHINCHILLA MEN’S SHED

More info, Phone Neil: 0488 687 649 or Ricky: 0429 726 833.

Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.

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Meets 1st Sunday of each month @ 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Ph: 4665 8197

CHINCHILLA APEX

Meet 2nd Thursday of each month.

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Meets 3rd Thursday of each month @ 10:30am. Ph: 4668 9908 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Illoura Village in Activities Room @ 10:00am. Ph: 0427 627 173 .......................................................................

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June 5

Out & About

Walk or Run For Breast Cancer Research An annual tradition, the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk provided the Chinchilla community with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise much needed funds for research into treatment, detection and prevention of breast cancer. Many pink shirts put their joggers on and kicked their fitness goals into practice for this great cause by walking or running different distances (4km and 8km). Congratulations to all participants for a fabulous effort, especially to Deidre Nahi who raised an astonishing $1100!

cancer, know someone who has been affected by, or lost someone to this tragic illness. It is a time to remember, pay tribute and celebrate their lives and their strength.

The success of this event is due to the extremely hard work and commitment of volunteers, sponsors and all participants who go the extra mile for a cause that affect so many lives. Mother's Day Classic is all about raising awareness and honouring those impacted by the disease. What a celebration of spirit and hope that together we Kid’s rides, jumping castle and face-painting kept can contribute to making breast cancer history. the littlies busy and a talented local band Sundaze Well done everyone. was performing life music while participants and their support crew had a chance to browse Aja O’Leary through various market stalls. A delicious baked food stall was a star of the show. Organisers Leah Cross and Leah Blampied were delighted with the massive support from the community in the fight against a disease that impacts one in 8 women. This year marks the 3rd year of the event in Chinchilla and it has become a morning of exercise and entertainment for families, runners and anyone who enjoys a social Mother’s Day morning. The event also brings together people who are living with breast

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Images Top to Bottom (Photography by Aja O’Leary): 1. Organisers of the event, Leah Blampied and Leah Cross; 2. Best dressed Team: Daughters of the sexy mumma bears, Danielle Olsen, Olivia Mutch, Georgie Statham and Elly Walsh; 3. Carmel Bidstrup and Kay Balnaves 4. Leanne and Jo Nicolle, and Leighana Ramage 5. Lorraine Hedley, Hayley Scarlett and Tanika Mason 6. Reese, Elaina, Jacinta, Hayley and Dan Riebe

Community Billboard proudly supported by Origin JUNE

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Jandowae Timbertown Festival www.jandowaetimbertown.org.au. Contact Kelly: 0402 313 096

Tour de Meandarra - Cycling Ride

Moonie Sports Club 50th Anniversary, see page 13 for details

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Chinchilla Relay for Life

QCWA Charity Bowls Day at Chinchilla Bowls Club. 12:30pm, with nominations in by 11:30am. Costs $13 (includes afternoon tea). For more info, contact Maranoa Division President, Maria Keys (4627 7173) or Chinchilla Bowls Club (4662 7319).

Annual Brigalow Ball, Music by Sound Elite. Licensed, starts 8pm. Proceeds aid Cancer Research. For more info ph Lynn Dahlheimer 46652195.

Daffodil Day

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spring Spectacularâ&#x20AC;?, presented by the Chinchilla Uniting Church in the gardens of Brian and Val Matthews, Zeller St, Chinchilla. 11am - 5pm.

Pink Ribbon Day

Do you know an athlete or individual in your community who has accomplished something great in the sporting world? Make their achievement known by nominating them for the monthly Western Downs Regional Sports Star Award Awards run from March to November 2014. Closing date for nominations is the 28th of each month. Visit: www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for an application form.

Each monthly recipient will be in the running for the title of 2014 Western Downs Regional Sports Star of the Year For more information contact 1300 CounCil (1300 268 624)

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Out & About

Family Day at Anglican Church Grounds Celebrates Our Community The Chinchilla region has seen a rapidly changing social and economic environment. Members of the St Cecilia’s Anglican Church Parish decided to support and enhance strengths of the community affected by coal seam gas by focusing on getting the community together and uniting friendships.

and fanciest tool competition and many took up the opportunity to enter an incredible fancy apron competition. The church itself was cleverly transformed in to a fashion stage with the latest winter clothing line from Mensland Chinchilla. Children certainly had a broad choice of activities such as ever so popular jumping castle, a giant inflatable slide, catching ducks, rides and creative face-painting. Miss Donna the Clown from Gold Coast had everyone in stitches. She truly is a great entertainer.

There were plenty of enjoyable delights for the masses as a good crowd converged on the grounds of St. Cecilia Anglican Church festival. The ‘Make it, Grow it, Love it’ festival showcased a bevy of the region’s great selection of homemade, home baked and home grown Well, I look forward to attending the next one. products. For those owning an interesting tool or two in their shed there was the ugliest, oldest Aja O’Leary

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Gorgeous models Nicole and Cody Luther

Jodi, Soli and Giselle Coker having a blast at the Fair

Jenny Bunting, Rhonda McMahon and Dawn Robinson

Brad, Ariel and Claudia Ehlers having a family fun afternoon

Beath Head, Shay Dougall and Michell Heuston

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Plenty of Winners at Burrandowan The crowds kept up a 90 year tradition and flocked to the Burrandowan Picnic Races last Saturday, with over 1500 people travelling from across southern Queensland and interstate. The Fashions of the Field were hotly contested, several people celebrated their birthdays at the event and regular visitors settled into campsites and their regular vantage points. "It's great when people start arriving during the week, and then on the morning of the races a buzz and excitement surrounds the track," Burrandowan Race Club president Brendan McCormack explained. "There is always plenty to keep our committee busy on the day but we also love the chance to catch up with friends and to see the day unfold."

The five race program had strong fields, with plenty of support for the bookmakers. "We can't hold the day without the horses, and we appreciate the trainers and jockeys coming here, too." "Our sponsors have been supportive in a year that has been difficult for our region, with 3 floods in 6 weeks and then a drought within 10 months, and we thank each and every one of them for this. "We are hopeful we will have raised a significant amount for the Care Flight helicopter service and that our community groups have also benefitted from the day." For more reports, photos and stories of the day, go to the Burrandowan website and Facebook page www.burrandowan.com.au Burrandowan Races

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3. The Jorgensen family from Goondiwindi were back for Burrandowan Races - Harry, Nathan, Sophia and Caroline Oakeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylah Teschner and Ken Stone, Ironpot Winners of Burrandowan Picnic Racesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Best Dressed Couple were Roma siblings Barclay and Sera Bassett Nick Creagh, Glenmorgan, caught up with

AgForce President Ian Burnett and Qld Cattle Board member, Tom Seiler, Durong AgForce South East President Neville Galloway with Warra Race Club president Scott Cooper and his wife, Amanda Sarah Board and Sarah Portas from Brisbane were just two of the 1500 odd visitors soaking up the atmospehere at Burrandowan

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Community

Get Ready to Lace Up at Relay ORIGIN COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Round 2, 2014 applications now open Our Community Sponsorship Program offers community organisations and groups of all sizes, the opportunity to access financial assistance and in-kind contributions to support events and programs that benefit the local community. The program aims to add value to activities that make a positive contribution to one or more of the following areas: • Skills and education • Community safety, health and wellbeing

More than 300 locals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer will lace up and take to the track this month at Cancer Council Queensland’s Chinchilla Relay For Life.

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“Relay For Life is a time for us to celebrate with cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost, and fight back against cancer,” Ms Henningsen said.

Anyone wanting to join the local fight against cancer or find out more about Relay For Life can visit www.relayforlife. org.au or phone the Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

“We have a huge line-up of entertainment planned from themed laps where participants are asked to dress up, to local bands playing, a tug-of-war, yodelling The action-packed weekend will kick off competition, dancing and even Zumba at Bulldog Park on Saturday, June 14, with classes in the early hours of the morning. the opening ceremony at 3pm, followed by 18 hours of fun and festivities, before “It’s going to be an event not to be missed the event comes to a close on Sunday, – so even if you are not taking part in a team, make sure you come down to June 15 at 9am. join the fun and support those who are Chinchilla Relay For Life chairperson walking.” Cheryl Henningsen said excitement was building as teams rally together to make All funds raised from Chinchilla Relay last minute touches on costumes, and For Life will support Cancer Council raise extra funds – in a bid to make a Queensland’s vital work in cancer research, education and patient support services. difference.

• Environmental stewardship • Sustainable population growth • Community events and activities.

Application round dates: Round 2: 1 April – 30 June 2014 (recommended if your event/activity is in September 2014 onwards, due to time required for processing and to ensure maximum lead time prior to the event.) Round 3: 1 July – 30 September 2014 (recommended if your event/activity is in December 2014 onwards, due to time required for processing and to ensure maximum lead time prior to the event.) Round 4: 1 October – 31 December 2014 (recommended if your event/activity is in March 2015 onwards, due to time required for processing and to ensure maximum lead time prior to the event.) Results will be announced after the applications close for each round. If an application is submitted after the funding round closing date, it will be assessed in the next round. For an Origin community sponsorship application form, any assistance or to find out more email community.sponsorship@originenergy.com.au, visit originenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 526 369.

“Although there are many emotional and inspirational aspects of Relay, this will also Cancer Council Queensland be a fun and memorable weekend for the

Chinchilla Relay For Life – What’s On: 3pm

Opening Ceremony followed by Survivors and Carers lap

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Chinchilla Glee Club perform

5.30am 30 minute Boot Camp Class

8.30pm Tug-O-War between teams

6am Breakfast

3.30pm Survivors and Carers afternoon tea

9.30pm 30 minute aerobics class

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8.40am Closing ceremony with fight back pledge

Face of Relay shares inspiring stories

6.15pm Candlelight Ceremony and lighting of hope candles 7pm

First themed lap – The Power of Purple

Themed lap – Pyjama Pizza Party

1.30am 30 minute Zumba class 3am

Themed lap – Dressed for Success (dresses required!)

8.45am Fundraising tally and best dressed winners announced 9am

Event finishes

*Timetable is subject to change. June 11

Community

Chinchilla White Gums Gallery Merchandise! Merchandise! Commencing in June, the Gallery’s merchandise cabinet will showcase four new ranges of art and craft work: Chinchilla Spinners and Weavers, ceramicist Janette O’Hanlon, fabric artist Penny Eamer, and jeweller Sangita Daniel. These works will be on sale for four months, after which a new range of products and artisans will be displayed. For the cabinet, Janette O’Hanlon has created a ‘Handbuilt Fairy House Collection.’ The ceramic fairies homes are hand built, making each piece unique and the colour can vary from a pastel to a very dark solid colour. All of the fairy houses can be displayed inside or outside. Penny Eamer has turned her hand to creating unique fabric dolls in bright, eclectic colours and patterns. Her new range of fascinators is designed for the fashionistas amongst us, who require that one off hat apparel. Sangita Daniel will be creating more of her beautiful lampwork beads that have proved very popular at our Back to Black exhibition. Her beads are artfully placed in jewellery pieces for young and old to wear. The Chinchilla Spinners and Weavers are busily engaged in knitting all those lovely Winter woollies to keep all your appendages warm. All items will be for sale until the end of September, when a new range of merchandise will appear! Chinchilla White Gums Gallery

An Invitation to Artists and Craftworkers Local artists and craftworkers are invited to exhibit their works in the merchandise cabinet. Application forms are available from the Gallery Director, Helen Dennis.

Celebrating Indigenous Culture July at the Art Gallery will see the return of Trudy and Amanda Tronc, and the introduction of ceramic artist Shirlee Dawson, Trudy’s sister. Trudy and Amanda are well known in the Chinchilla district for their artwork and their participation in indigenous art activities within the local community. All three artists are members of the Eastern Arunta (or Arrernte) people of Central Australia, whose traditional lands include the area of Alice Springs and East MacDonnell Ranges. Their exhibition promises to bring a series of works of contemporary Aboriginal art, both paintings and ceramics, which will tell the story of being indigenous in a modern world. Amanda is well known for having won the 2012 National NAIDOC poster competition, which depicts the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra 40 years ago. At the time Amanda stated: ‘I want my artwork to show that it is important to understand the history behind us and that our culture is a part of our people – not dwindling, but getting stronger the more our mob succeed and pave the way for the future generations.’ This exhibition from three Eastern Arunta women promises to show just this. Chinchilla White Gums Gallery

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Community

Police Report This month has been quite busy for the station with a number of break and enters being reported primarily on businesses within the township. On each instance the offenders have targeted floats and cash left in the businesses along with small items of property capable of easily being carried. As a result of investigations, a search warrant was executed on a Boyd Street address and some of the property along with cash and a quantity of drugs were located. A 36 year old male was subsequently charged with a number of break and enter offences and will face the Chinchilla Magistrates Court. It is however a timely reminder that businesses revisit their with specific persons committing offences in security measures, and consider taking floats your business in the past you can ban them and home or securing them rather than leaving them refuse entry before they even enter your store. . in the till. The drink drivers detected for the month stands There have also been a number of reports at four which is the lowest recorded number from businesses in relation to juveniles in the in two years, a trend that we would love to see store stealing items. As a business owner you continue. There really is no excuse for drink have the right to refuse entry to any person or driving and remember mates donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let mates ask them to leave the store, particularly if you drink dive. believe they are there to commit offences or are not appropriately supervised. If you are having Lastly we continue to field enquiries in relation issues with them leaving when asked, phone the to the dreaded intersection at the bottom of the station and we will assist. If you have had issues overpass. To clear the waters a stop sign does not

carry more weight than a give way sign. It simple means what it says, STOP. You stop and then you give way. A give way sign simply means you give way but are not required to come to complete stop. Lastly QPS do not have control over placement of lights and signage on our main roads. We can make recommendations to Dept of Transport and Main Roads however they have ultimate control over placements. Gerard Brady

June 13

Travel

Antarctic Fly-Cruise Trip In August of 2012 on The Luminous Landscape in process]). One of the German photographers website, a notice was posted for expressions took over 20,000 images! of interest in a photographic expedition to I hope you enjoy the images I have included as Antarctica in January 2014. much as I enjoyed taking them. I fortunately responded immediately as the Photography, particularly printmaking has expedition sold out within three weeks. always been a major part of my life. The expedition started in Santiago Chile where I met up with Michael Reichmann and the Until I moved to Toowoomba from Dalby in 2001 other three Luminous Landscape photographic (I still have my chiropractic practices in Dalby instructors as well as the other 53 participants and Oakey) I had my own darkroom and worked who represented many countries and many mainly in monochrome prints and colour slides. different professions. Since moving to Toowoomba I have completely We then flew as a group to Punta Arenas at the moved from film to digital image making, and southern end of Chile and from there flew to the despite some trepidation at first I now have no Frei Research Station on King George Island in the regrets. In fact I can now get better control over South Shetland Group, and then walked about the final output of the print with the current one kilometre to the beach to be transferred to digital process and the wonderful inks and beautiful papers now available. the Ocean Nova by zodiac. Then began five glorious days living on a very Richard W Hooke AAPS AFIAP comfortable ship with excellent food and drink (Chilean beer and wine are excellent) and up to four zodiac excursions a day. The zodiac excursions included landing at penguin colonies, research stations, historical sites, abandoned whaling stations and cruising amongst stranded icebergs. Our days started at 4.00am and finished around 10.30pm. We were very fortunate to get five fine days in a row, the average is about two out of five. This did cut out a lot of the instructional and seminar time, which was planned for the days when the weather turned bad, but nobody minded. Arriving home, I had the enviable task of working through over 4000 images (which is still a work

14 June

Travel

Why Should the Bunya Mountains in Winter be on Your Bucket List? Its rainforest-clad peaks shelter the largest stand of ancient bunya pines in the world. The Bunya Mountains offer cool mountains, rainforests and waterfalls, unique range-top grasslands, panoramic views, colourful birdlife and enthralling stories of times long ago. The Bunya Mountains are a spectacular wilderness range forming an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range situated about 150km from the coast and lying almost centrally between Kingaroy and Dalby. Sue Unwin, Managing Director of the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre has lived and worked in the Bunya Mountains for more than 30 years she explains that winter at Bunya Mountains is just magic! So what is it you love about winter in the Bunya Mountains? Where do I start… the scenery, the wildlife, being immersed in nature, the bunya pines, the cold morning frost, seeing your breath condense in puffs when you talk, log fires and the delicious hot chocolate from Poppies On the Hill Cafe... there are so many things. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and our history is so interesting.

welcome first time Bunya visitors with open arms. I see it every winter, new visitors are amazed at the beauty and blissful serenity of the mountain. It is good for us locals to revisit our mountain through the eyes of a first comer. Feedback like amazing, Early Europeans used bullock and horse teams uplifting energy, stunning beauty, peace and to harvest the red cedar and other precious tranquillity are very common comments. rainforest timbers. The chutes used to roll the logs down to the bottom of the mountain can still be Most people know of the Bunya Mountains bushwalks, but the cycling trails are amazing! If seen today. you are looking for a real fitness challenge try Why do you think people should put it on their pitting your legs against the climbs of the Bunyas! winter holiday bucket list? There’s a good reason the Tour of Toowoomba’s If people love nature and wildlife, if they love the mountain stage finishes at the top of the Bunya mountains, bushwalking or just doing nothing at Mountains; it’s one of the most challenging climbs all with some friends, then Bunya Mountains is a in the region. must. Visiting the Bunya Mountains in winter is cold. Our temperatures range from zero to twenty Poppies on the Hill Café offers a hearty lunch degrees. We actually get snow approximately which is soul satisfying on a chilly winter day. We every 10 years. The chalets are cozy though, log have the largest range of accommodation options fires and electric blankets. The winter scenery on the mountains and encourage everyone to really is breathtaking, so much so it is hard to put look at our new website www.bunyamountains. com.au. Bunya Mountain is amazing and unique – into words. especially in winter!! Come and visit us as soon as What do you think is Bunya Mountains best kept you can so you can experience Bunya magic first secret for SE Qld locals? hand. I promise, your Bunya experience will stay Some of our regular visitors have been renting our with you forever. tribes scattered throughout Queensland and New South Wales. They feasted seasonally on the bunya nuts collected from the bunya pine trees (Araucaria bidwillii).

Aboriginal people historically used Bunya holiday homes for 20 years or more. We always Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre Mountains as a meeting place for the various

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Cake Decorating Classes – Practice Makes Perfect! In 2009 when Mary Reid and Cheryl Stace opened Merivale Cakes and Crafts at Highfields, the super hype surrounding the current cake decorating revolution was just starting. In the 5 years since, they have been teaching their Sugarcraft range at their Highfields cake studio and have introduced over 50 different classes, presented up to 70 certificates each year and have taught over 200 students (with some travelling from as far as Emerald, Roma and Townsville). Merivale’s training portfolio ranges from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced, with some custom-designed classes (to suit the individual skills needed) and user choice (where students can choose the mix of skills that they wish to advance). Delivery options include day, evening, week day and weekend classes and small class size which allows for maximum attention to students. In August and November 2014, Merivale will run beginner classes in Chinchilla. With many western Queensland students travelling to Highfields for classes, Merivale has decided to run two trial workshops in Chinchilla to see if there is a market for further classes in rural communities.

Win a Wedding Cake Voucher Valued at $400 To go into the draw to win a Merivale Cakes and Classes $400 wedding cake voucher, simply fill in the coupon with your name, phone number, email address and wedding date, and return it to WESTERN DOWNS MAGAZINES, 35 HIGH ST JANDOWAE, 4410. Alternatively, look for the Wedding Cake post on the Western Downs Magazines Facebook page, like the post and either comment or message with your name, email address and wedding date. The winner will be announced in the July magazines! Good Luck!

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However, Merivale do a lot more than create amazing cakes for clients and run a school. They are also very active in using their craft to support the community. On an annual basis, they run demonstrations for schools and community groups, creates cakes for charities, provide sponsorships for the Brisbane Ekka, Toowoomba and Goombungee Shows, and conduct community workshops at the annual Cobb & Co Museum Have-A-Go festival and the Highfields Cultural Centre. Recently, Mary negotiated an agreement with three rural shows to provide sponsors and judging until 2016. Merivale conduct a range of business development classes and mentors a group of advanced students who are almost ready to open new business ventures of their own. To accelerate the skilling for these students Merivale organises workshops (in Highfields and Melbourne) with some Australian and world class Sugarcraft specialists and authors to teach at their Highfields studio. The success of Merivale’s Sugarcraft classes can be measured by their students’ results from the regional and Royal shows and the international expo competitions and tours that they organise. During the 2014 Toowoomba and Goombungee shows, students achieved over 30 awards and at the UK 2012 and 2013 international cake decorating competitions students won a combined 9 awards. These are amazing results considering the competition pieces were transported safely half way across the globe and in light of the high standard of entries, against very experienced decorators. These achievements are truly inspiring and they are from a local Highfields business who is passionate about passing on the art of cake decorating to all aspiring students. Merivale Cakes & Training

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Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Empire Theatre, 5 July, 8pm The Sydney Comedy Festival is back on the road with a lineup of some of the hottest Australian and international comedians from this year’s Festival. The funniest and freshest acts from Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event are handpicked for a hilarious night of world class comedy with something to suit everyone’s tastes. Presented by Colin Mackay The Good Guys, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase rolls into the Empire Theatre on Saturday 5 July for one night only.

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Congratulations to the winner of the double pass for “The Magic Hour’’: Josie Thornton of Tara!

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June 17

Competition

Pet of the Month

Pet of the Month Entires for June Congratulations to Zara Croaker and ‘Duchess’!

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‘Duchess’, submitted by Zara Croaker

‘Bazz’, submitted by Nikkita Finden

‘Bella’, submitted by Tiff Cortes

‘Bronco’, submitted by Natasha J Holmes

‘Bluey’, submitted by Kerrie-Ann Woollett

‘Buster’, submitted by Kara Dolley

Next month, we would love to see pictures of the Beautiful Babies of the Western Downs! Make sure you send in your photos by the 17th!

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My Story

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on't ask 87 year old Harley Walker whether he is thinking of retiring. He says he has retired. For Harley, retirement is running a 162 hectare working property six kilometres from Jandowae, with 30 cows, a bull and border collie, Sally. He has always enjoyed hard work. Harley grew up during the depression. At the age of four he moved with his parents and three brothers from NSW to Darr Creek on the Darling Downs, where his father got work cutting Brigalow scrub. Initially the family lived in a tent and then an old school before moving to a house where the family, which had now grown to 13 children, slept two or three to bed. Harley has vivid memories of bath days when water would be heated in the 12 gallon (45 litre) copper and the children jumped into the same water one after the other. The children attended school at Darr Creek, but before school, there were jobs to do such as milking the cows. They travelled by horse and sulky until the sulky

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“We were meant to wear out, not to rust out" broke and they were forced to walk, which often meant they were late. The family had little money for clothing and shoes and Harley recalls how difficult it was to keep warm in winter.

pine to work from. Harley says that the trick here was to jump down before the tree fell. He also learned to use the axe with both right and left hands to scarf or bevel the tree.

Leaving school and going to work at an early age was the only option open to many children during those years. When he was 10 years old, Harley spent six weeks mustering following the 1936 drought. The next year he worked on a dairy farm for 17 shillings and six pence per week, plus free board, while still going to school.

Living alone in a tent in the bush is not everyone's cup of tea, but Harley relished it until he met Lorna and they began courting. Harley would ride his bicycle 21 miles (38 kilometres) along a dirt road to meet Lorna and go to a dance or to the pictures. His best time for the trip was one hour and ten minutes.

Harley's life passion has been timber cutting. He says it is in his blood and from an early age he worked with his father and brother. At 16 he became a professional timber cutter and on the weekends he broke in horses, built tanks and did ring-barking.

Harley and Lorna married and purchased a property near Jandowae where they raised their three daughters and two sons. They are obviously devoted to each other and speak gratefully of their 64 years of married life together

Timber cutting is not easy and is not for the faint-hearted, but Harley believes that his current good health is due to the level of fitness he gained during this period. Starting at 4am, he and his partner would each cut 5,000 super feet of timber for £4/15 shillings a day.

Harley Walker keeps fit. Two operations for open heart surgery and a hip replacement have not slowed him down. He can still shoot straight and regularly goes out spotlighting and is the preferred marksman in the district for dingo and other pest management. His personal motto is “we were meant to wear out, not to rust out”.

Some of the trees had a girth of 3 meters and others required a spring board platform of hoop

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The Rose Bug Have you been bitten by the rose bug? So many gardeners say they started with just a few roses and suddenly three or four years later they found themselves surrounded with 30, 50 or even 100 rose bushes. There are many different rose forms, from the elegant hybrid teas to sprawling ruffled heritage roses and perfect little miniature roses with pixie size flowers. The temptation is to collect them in all the colours of the rainbow and winter is the perfect time to do just that. There are hundreds of gorgeous bare rooted roses that have just

arrived at the Chinchilla Garden Centre.

(www.chinchillagardencentre.com/tips).

Roses are really quite easy care. Soak your bare rooted roses in a bucket of diluted liquid seaweed solution before digging a hole as deep as the roots and twice as wide. Place your rose plant so that the bud union with the grafted rootstock is 3-5cm above the soil level and back fill around the roots. Top dress with some Searles rose and citrus compost mix. Use your diluted seaweed solution to water the roses in well. For more tips on pruning and black spot remedies see the tips section of the Chinchilla Garden Centre website

Roses use similar fertilisers and potting mix to citrus trees. If your garden has both, you can use the same products. New citrus trees have also just arrived at the garden centre and many are dwarf varieties suitable for growing in smaller gardens or in large pots. Come and have a look, but beware of the rose bug which may just make you take home another few roses for your garden! Chinchilla Garden Centre

June 31

Business

Modern Weaning Strategies – How Much Has Changed? Studies show that liquid supplements are Good cattlemen know the benefits of looking more effective at delivering nutrition to after young stock. Calves that are well grown young stock, when compared to dry feeds. and properly weaned show excellent health and vigour. In that respect, not much has changed in the last 100 years. Good cattlemen still have Graziers have been using Anipro liquid supplement as a principle weaning tool for good cattle. 20 years. Anipro provides all of the nutrients Research gives the benefit of confirming that we essential for cow health and milk production, are doing the right thing. So what has science and is safe for young stock at weaning. Anipro proven, that good cattlemen already know? 1.

Feed the cow for a healthy weaner: Cow milk yield is the chief determinant of weaner weight. Good milk production not only requires energy and balanced protein, but supplemental vitamins and minerals are absolutely essential. Anipro consistently adds about 40kg to a weaner off supplemented cows.

Concentrate on udder health: There is renewed interest in mastitis reducing beef cow milk yield. Studies prove that nutritional supplementation reduces mastitis. That’s one reason why well fed cows have healthier calves. Only Anipro constantly delivers the correct amount and balance of trace nutrients in a palatable package.

Yard or Paddock Weaning: Beef CRC studies show that yard weaned cattle out-perform paddock weaned; mainly due to a reduction in stress. By supplying a familiar supplement in the yard, performance is also boosted.

consistently returns a 3:1 return on investment for a weaning program when direct costs and returns are considered. Add in the other benefits of improved fertility, heavier weaning weights and less-tail on the weaner mob and any good cattleman will tell you, Anipro is a sensible and economic management tool for weaning. Colin Brosnan

ForkForce Australia ForkForce Australia launched its new Enforcer rough terrain forklift range in mid 2013. To date, the Enforcer rough terrain forklift has been a massive success in Australia with over 1000 Enforcers forklifts sold. The rough terrain has been developed specifically for the Australian market and to Australian standards. According to Adrian Martin, Operations Director at ForkForce, “We had to double our original order and the factory has been working overtime to keep up delivery because there has been such a high demand ever since we introduced them to the market mid-2013”. The launch of this range has been an Australia wide success with particular interest for the rough terrain 32 June

forklift from ForkForce’s Toowoomba branch. The range currently includes 2.5 and 3.5 tonne lift capacity with lift heights from 3.3m to 6m in both 2 and 3 stage masts. ForkForce attributes the success of these units to being the most competitively priced rough terrain forklift in the market with great features like its compact design, high ground clearance, integral side shift, traction tyres and high quality Yanmar engines. Martin went on to say, “The popularity has been so high that our own hire department is struggling to secure these units for our hire fleet because most of these forklifts are selling even before they have arrived”.

Even more promising than the huge success these forklifts have seen in the Australian retail market has been the number of forklift dealers around Australia who have been quick to acquire these new rough terrain forklifts for their own rental fleets! Forkforce’s product range includes everything from walkie stackers, reach trucks, 1 tonne to 25 tonne forklifts with an extensive range of lift and reach capacities and fuel types. For more information or a quote on a new 2.5T and 3.5T Enforcer rough terrain forklift, please contact ForkForce on 1300 42 3675. ForkForce Australia

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Be Smart With Your Finance When times are tough in small business, it makes it worth the extra time to get the finance. A CM is even more important to ensure you are managing similar to a house mortgage. The ownership of the equipment or vehicle is yours on purchase and a debt the best way possible. mortgage stays over the goods as security until Time and time again we see businesses pick up the loan is repaid in full. a piece of equipment or a vehicle using their overdraft when they should have considered A CM is usually a fixed interest loan paid off over finance by lease or chattel mortgage (CM) instead. a one to five year term. Using a CM can really assist with business profitability, especially while Overdrafts are designed to help you manage interest rates remain low. You can choose to make fluctuations in cash flow, not to buy ‘stuff’. Even a lump sum payment (balloon), at the end of the if you have available cash, it’s worth considering loan term, which means your regular repayments a CM as it can be more profitable to free up will be reduced. CMs can also be useful for those cash rather than have it tied up in equipment or who are cash accounting, as you can claim the vehicles. GST component of any vehicles or equipment you purchase upfront. You might think that you don’t want to go through the hassle of applying for a specific loan Also - don’t just think of CMs for vehicles or factory for the item, but you’d be surprised how smooth equipment. Recently we arranged finance for a the process can be – especially if you use an new air-conditioning system for an office building. experienced broker. In the long run, it is often

Most importantly, consult with your accountant before making any purchases so that you can fully assess the taxation and cash flow consequences and make sure you are making the choice that is right for your business. For more finance tips check out the BMO blog at www.bmo.com.au Paul Logan is Finance Manager for BMO’s Lending Services division. Information in this article is general in nature. Readers should seek their own advice before making a business or financial decision.

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Property Spotlight

143 Ainsworth Street, Riverdell Park Acreage Estate REDUCED TO AN UNMISSABLE $545,000. THAT’S A $40,000 PRICE REDUCTION. THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT! MY VENDOR SAYS SELL NOW! This was great buying at $585,000 and now it’s an Opportunity Not To Be Miss! Think you can't afford a Quality built, Contemporary, Acreage Home? Think Again. An inspection will not disappoint and is the only way to truly appreciate what an exceptional bargain buy this really is. At this price, it will not last, so be quick. Welcome to 143 Ainsworth Street, Riverdell Park Acreage Estate. Defined by it's good looks, this immaculate family haven is perfectly positioned on a 8,072m2 parcel of land in the popular Riverdell Park Acreage Estate. Generous proportions are showcased throughout the home including 4 spacious bedrooms + separate office, a large open plan living area which leads out from both the lounge room and dining room through double, stacker doors to the under roof entertaining, 2 stunning bathrooms, an adjoining garage and separate 2 bay shed. • • • • • • • •

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With 2 acre land selling from $206,000 you could not replace this beautiful property for this price. Inspection by appointment, Contact Trina on 0422 769 194 to arrange your exclusive Inspection. First National Chinchilla

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Health & Beauty

Cosmetic Elegance Clinic Turns 7! Seven years ago Dr Eddie Roos realised a long held dream. “I saw the synergy that could occur by combining a medical skin practice with a beauty salon: medical treatments with the best cosmetic outcome in mind. It was a new concept at the time but I truly believed patients would benefit from a more holistic approach to skin care. With a dream and a business plan, Cosmetic Elegance Clinic was born.” Now, seven years later, the clinic has grown beyond Dr Roos’ expectations. It is a comprehensive skin clinic, encompassing cosmetic and beauty treatments, a world class laser clinic and, with his special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, a well-respected skin cancer clinic too. “But we couldn’t have got to where we are today without our dedicated staff,” said Dr Roos. “Together we aim to provide our clients with skin care that is uncompromising in its professionalism and quality, in a comfortable and personal environment.” Cosmetic Elegance Clinic is serious about skin care, with a passion for their treatments and love for what they do. Practice manager Gil Campbell needs come first, and we endeavour to answer any Cosmetic Elegance Clinic said, “We believe in an age of increasing technology skin concerns and questions no matter how big or that personalised service is imperative. Our clients’ small.”

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My Midwives Rural Outreach Darling Downs My Midwives is a Midwifery Group Practice based in Toowoomba. We opened in December of 2010 as the first practice of its kind in Australia. We provide antenatal care and postnatal care in the community and labour and birth care at Toowoomba Hospital where we have admitting rights. All our midwives are able to order pathology and diagnostics and many are able to prescribe. We provide two main services – continuity of midwifery care where a woman sees the same midwife throughout the continuum from early pregnancy to six weeks after birth with the midwife on call for labour and birth care and a bulk billed services where a team of midwives provides the care. The My Midwives Rural Outreach – Darling Downs project has been funded by Medicare Local. The program will provide antenatal and postnatal care in three areas – Millmerran, Inglewood and Chinchilla in conjunction with medical care of the woman’s choice if required or desired. This care may be in a shared model with the woman’s GP, in a shared model with the woman’s birthing hospital or with a private obstetrician. The midwife can book women into their birthing hospital, provide comprehensive care and education, order and interpret pathology and radiology as required and conduct assessments of fetal wellbeing using a CTG as required. All documentation will be shared with the woman’s consent, with her GP and birthing hospital. If the woman desires, she may additionally access

continuity of care from one of the midwives for project or may receive a home visit from the midwife (depending on their location). Women birth care in Toowoomba Hospital. who require out of hours services may contact My Midwives Rural Outreach – Darling Downs the My Midwives on call phone for additional care has the ability to enable access for all women if appropriate. Women requesting continuity of through the option to bulk bill Health Care Card midwifery care for birth will additionally have holders and to offer services for other women access to their own midwife out of hours. with minimal out of pocket costs. Similarly to GP services, consultations are time based with For more information or an appointment please the majority of consultations being from 40 contact infor@mymidwives.com.au or phone 07 minutes to one hour. Again, depending on the 4642 2977. consultation, the woman may come to central clinics (one each in Millmerran, Inglewood and My Midwives Chinchilla) which will be established during the

COMMUNITY Skills scholarship Applications now open! Origin is working together with local businesses to address skills needs and to help local people stay local by offering Community Skills Scholarships. If you are enrolled and employed as a first year apprentice, are 15 years or older and live in the Western Downs, Maranoa regional council or Banana Shire council areas, you may be eligible for an Origin Community Skills Scholarship worth up to $13,500*. Applications close 30th June 2014. For more information please visit www.originenergy.com.au or call 1800 526 369 *Subject to taxation.

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Health & Beauty

Stress – It Can Affect Us All The founder of World Organic, Megan Douglas, has been kind enough to provide me with the following information to help some of my readers cope and deal with stress. Stress affects many of our friends and family members and the effects it has on our overall well-being and physical health can be detrimental. How To Manage Stress: It is important to remember that stress need not affect us in a negative way. It is created by our reaction to situations and not by the situation itself. If we can temper our reactions, if we can manage life’s roller-coaster with a degree of equanimity and perspective, then we can minimize the adverse consequences of stress.

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First and foremost, know what your stressor is! Too often, people accept that they are stressed without taking the time to properly think through exactly what it is that is making them stressed. Anything can cause you stress – your work, your relationships, your body image, even the poor performance of your favourite sports team. Learn to identify what is making you stressed. It’s a necessary first step in dealing with the problem. Try meditation. The benefits of meditation are vast. If you’ve got the time, have a look at our blog on meditation in the ‘Soul’ section of our website. The simple action of breathing in a meditative state will add oxygen to your system and will bring you a measure of focus and control.

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manage the causes and symptoms of stress. Have a look at our ‘Mind’ blog to discover the many benefits it can offer. Look after your skin. When you become stressed, the amount of blood and oxygen which is supplied to your skin lessens dramatically. As a result, your skin will often take on a grey pallor and become dry, flaky and prone to irritation. When this happens, it is as important to care for your skin as it is for your general physical and emotional self. Take the time to cleanse and moisturize, and even visit a masseur if you can. Hopefully,

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we don’t need to tell you that your skin will repair itself much more quickly if you use natural, organic products rather than synthetic ones! So, there you have it. It’s highly unlikely, unless you live in a cocoon, that you can avoid stress. However, if you opt for a thoughtful, balanced approach to life you can manage it and you can master it. In the end, that’s a much more desirable option than having it master you. Chantahl Stedman

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Health & Beauty

Ask OptomTom Your questions answered by the experts at Eyecare Eyewear

I keep seeing these ads on TV. What is my macular and why do I need to get it checked? The macular is the central area of the retinal at the back of your eye responsible for high resolution or detailed sight. It is a highly organized structure and unfortunately easily prone to damage from accumulations of cellular debris and leaky new blood vessels. This is called Macular degeneration or MD. Further information can be found at: www. mdfoundation.com.au

While MD is a devastating problem for sufferers, it is also quite a problem for our society as well. A recent study called by commissioned by Novartis Pharma and conducted by Deloitte Access economics (Eyes on the Future) estimated that the total societal cost of vision impairment and blindness from all forms of AMD in Australia was slightly more than $5 billion per year.

Introducing Orthokeratology. Custom fitting rigid contact lenses that reshape the front of your eye and improve your vision. Worn at night and removed in the morning leaving you glasses free during the day.

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Travel Subsidy Scheme Benefits Patients Western Downs residents have received $906,315 In these cases, the patient travel subsidy scheme in patient travel subsidies in the financial year to is there to assist those who need to access services elsewhere.” date. The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides assistance to patients, and in some cases their carers, to enable them to access specialist medical services that are not available locally.

Southern Downs woman Mary Beach knows just what a blessing a travel subsidy scheme is for those who need to travel to receive treatment.

Mrs Beach was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and had to travel from her home at A subsidy is provided to approved patients Stanthorpe to Toowoomba several times per and carers to assist in the cost of travel and week to get chemotherapy. accommodation to the nearest specialist medical service that is more than 50 km from the patient's She accessed the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) to assist with the costs of this regular nearest hospital. travel. For the period July 2013 to February 2014, the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service “I had someone to drive me and we’d try to share (DDHHS) paid out $4 million to enable more the load. than 7,500 Darling Downs and South Burnett “The travel scheme was great because it gave residents to access these services. you something towards your fuel costs as well as In Western Downs alone, more than 1,500 the wear and tear on your car. patients have benefitted from the scheme. DDHHS Chief Executive Dr Peter Bristow said some of the major reasons for travel from Western Downs were cardiology, orthopaedics, medical oncology, ophthalmology, and diagnostic radiology.

“It meant that you could manage the travel without ruining the budget.” She has now finished her regular treatment but still has to travel to Toowoomba several times per year for check ups and preventative scans.

The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service “Many of these patients were able to be treated provides public health and hospital services to in Toowoomba, but some patients were also a population of approximately 265,000 across provided with assistance to access specialist an area of 85,000 square kilometres including services in Brisbane. the Local Government Areas of Toowoomba, “We do try where possible to provide services Western Downs, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Mary Beach has benefitted from the patient travel locally. For instance, in February this year we Goondiwindi, Cherbourg and part of the Banana subsidy scheme. reestablished a full time birthing service at the Shire Council. It is managed by a local Hospital and Health Service Board. Chinchilla Hospital. the accommodation subsidy rate from $30 to $60 per person per night when staying in commercial “However, for more specialised services it is From 1 January 2013, the Queensland accommodation. sometimes necessary for patients to travel to Government doubled the PTSS mileage subsidy larger cities to receive the treatment they need. rate from 15 cents to 30 cents per kilometre and Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service

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49 WILLIAM ST, JANDOWAE Just Walk In - Totally Renovated Colonial cottage on large 1454m2 allotment/2 bedroom with room for more. Tastefully renovated. French doors leading into the open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. New bathroom and kitchen. Both bedrooms have double built in cupboards. Verandah on three sides overlooking the gardens. The paved rear entertainment area has the luxury of a spa to indulge in. Large yard/ street appeal with attractive picket fencing and old fashioned shutters and criss-cross railings on the verandah. A double carport sits to the side on a gravel driveway for easy access. $199,000 ono. Keen to sell. Phone owner for inspection on 07 46981676 ......................................

64 GEORGE ST, JANDOWAE 4 Bedroom House in Jandowae. Renovated bathroom, kitchen with granite bench tops, huge living areas. House sale includes all furniture (everything from the TV to beds etc.) Double carport. Lockable shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph: 4632 4093 .....................................

FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSE Approx 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached. Price $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781.

Kawasaki KZ 250f Trail Bike 2012 model. New plastics and graphics. Spare set of plastics Goes great excellent condition $5500 ono. Phone 0746685110 ......................................

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Bridgestone Dueller h/t 205r160c x 4 wheels and tyres plus spare tyre from 2013 Toyota Hilux. Less than 10,000kms excellent condition. $700 Ono phone 07 4668 5110 ......................................

FOR SALE House with Income on 5 acres. 3 Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and 2 buses. $320,000. Ph: Jerry 4663 0050. ......................................

FOR SALE Renovated bargain. CRN half acre roof, stumps, plumbing. 4 years old. New cladding on exterior. All paint work done inside and out, hot water 12m old. 2 bed and sleep out, carpet 12m old, wood heater, 2 x Five KW rev cycle a/c, rear east facing deck, five thou gall tank and town water, est trees on western half can split block, 17 x 3m shed slab down. New driveway, rent out now @ $200 week or move in, $770 rates half year. 25 min to Dalby, nice town Jandowae $165k ONO for inspection ph. 0438 191 679 owner. ......................................

FOR SALE Pot Belly Stove. Scandia Mascot brand, with two lengths 170mm copper flue in good condition. $550. Ph. 4668 5563. ...................................... FOR SALE HOLDEN W.B. CAPRICE Walk off front, no bumper bar. $1650. Ph: 0429 621398 Dalby ...................................... FOR SALE BIKE WIND TRAINER: Fork mount, adjustable height & length $125. Ph: Sladey 0429 621398 Dalby ...................................... MUSCOVY DUCKS & DRAKES $15 each. Come and pick the ones you fancy. Ph: 4668 5852 ......................................

CAR FOR SALE Nissan Patrol Wagon, 1996, RD2.8, 4WD Diesel, 7 seater, 347,000kms, driving lights, bullbar, side steps, UHF, gold in colour, registered until end of June, roadworthy cert, Chinchilla, $7000.00 ono. Ph 0459 255 125 ...................................... FOR SALE 1995 Ford Festiva (not going). 2 Door, good motor and gear box. 5 speed manual. No rego. $400 ONO. Ph 4668 5334.

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Kate Haig Graphic Designer Growing up in Brisbane, Kate moved to Jandowae in 1999 and is the newest member of the Western Downs Magazine Team. She has been involved with many community groups in Jandowae, and enjoys small country town life. Kate brings with her an interest in photography.

Amy Skerman Graphic Designer Amy is a Dalby girl who graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts. She joined the Western Downs Magazines team in November that year.

Karel Brownhall Accounts Manager/Graphic Designer Karel has recently taken on the role as Graphic Designer after three years as the Accounts Manager for Western Downs Magazines. Karel and her husband and two boys enjoy working and living on their grain farm at Jandowae.

Lynelle Urquhart Photographer & Writer Lynelle and family live and work on a cattle breeding and cropping farm at Moonie. She also teaches part time at a couple of local primary schools. Lynelle is state webmaster for ICPA (an educational lobby group) and is the publicity person for many local groups including the Moonie Sports Club and Moonie ICPA.

Ann Alcock Photographer Ann is a freelance photojournalist who is also involved in several social documentary photography projects. She has a keen interest in rural communities and has recently written the history of racing in Taroom.

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Community Contacts

COMMUNITY Cameby Hall & Recreation Association

Chinchilla Landcare Group Darryl & Midge Bishop OR Robyn McCabe

4665 8195

Chinchilla Learning Centre Chinchilla Lions Club

4665 8153

Chinchilla Melon Festival Chinchilla Patches & Piece Makers

Debbie Smith

0429 661 935

Chinchilla Apex Club

Ross Cardillo

0419 653 598 4662 7194

Chinchilla Arts Council

Graham Oates

4668 9047

Chinchilla Concert Band

Jessica Gorring

0415 836 751

Chinchilla Family Support Centre

Doreen Goldsmid

4662 7879

Chinchilla HACC & Community Transport Services

0418 710 267

Chinchilla Medical Practice

4662 7188

0417 434 628 4662 8451

Chinchilla Library

Chinchilla & District Disability Support Group Chinchilla A & P Association

Terry Elliott

4679 4470 Lindsay Marsden

4668 9982 46679 4471

Glenys Gaske

4662 7144

Chinchilla Photography Club

Ashley Hodson

0427 746 034

Chinchilla Scouts

Iven Hewett

4662 7848

Chinchilla Scrappers

Judy Marion

0408 754 579

Chinchilla Senior Citizens Club Inc.

Nicole Mills

4679 4435

Chinchilla SES

Peter Taylor

0427 678 278

Chinchilla Silver Smithing Club

Melody Dudley

0429 143 268

Chinchilla Stamping Friends Club

Wendy Purnell

4662 8289

Potters and Painters

Val Simms

4662 7398

QCWA Chinchilla branch

Val Bender

4665 4195

Chinchilla Rotary Club

Ian Sperling

4665 4031

Chinchilla State High School

Scott Rowan

4772 9333

SPORTING CLUBS

Chinchilla State School

Majella Frith

4672 9222

4662 7430

Chinchilla Toastmasters Club

Julie Grimes

4168 0253

Chinchilla Fishing and Restocking Des Obst Club

Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre

Fern Reynolds

4679 4491

Chinchilla Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Jerome

4662 7516

0428 787 579

Jay Paget

0404 399 951

Chinchilla White Gums Gallery

Glenys Gaske

4668 9908

Chinchilla Aussie Rules Football Club

Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Financial Counselling Services

Julie Lane

1300 991 443

Meals on Wheels Chinchilla

Wendy Boshammer

0428 140 478

Chinchilla Bowls Club

Allan Mason

4662 7319

Chinchilla Campdraft

Ursula Keating

4668 9356

Chinchilla & District Cricket Association (Seniors & Juniors)

Graham Hartwig

4662 7719

Chinchilla Clay Target Club

Ivan Mapp

4669 1439

National Seniors Chinchilla

Doug Brodie

4669 1496

Chinchilla Family Sports Centre

SQIT Chinchilla Campus

Lynne Mason

4672 6400

Chinchilla Golf Club

Red Cross Chinchilla

Naureen Gearon

4665 4171

Chinchilla Gymnastics Club Inc.

Anne West

4669 1304

Chinchilla Junior Rugby League Football Club

Mick Ashurst (Juniors)

0407 744 630

Chinchilla Motor Cross Club

Shannon Tunks

0427 749 029

Spiritus Social Services

Jennie Downham

0447 735 975

Western Downs Outreach Centre

Pastor Brian

4662 8322

4668 9212 Darryl Slatter

4662 7438

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Chinchilla Indoor Netball Association

Wendy Hunt

4662 7800

Chinchilla Auto & Motor Group

Barakula Horse & Pony Club

Wendy Lord

4668 9302

Chinchilla Performance Horse Club

Greg Lithgow

0429 689 731

Rhonda Bruggemann

Chinchilla Cinema

0412 786 928 4662 7633

Chinchilla Polocrosse Club

Catrina Wolski

0419 741 579

Chinchilla Pony Club

Kathy Molyneux

0428 106 420

Chinchilla Rugby Union Football

Scott Gale

0412 623 345

Chinchilla Rugby League Football

Kel Gaske

4662 8335

Chinchilla Sporting Shooters Ass.

Frank Truscott

4668 9054

Chinchilla Squash Club

David Larkin

0459 844 588

Chinchilla Communicators Powertalk ITC

Shirley Allen

4662 8114

Chinchilla Community, Commerce & Industry

Bill Blake

4668 9172

Chinchilla Local & Family History Group

Glenys Gaske

4662 7144

Chinchilla Floral Art Group

Mary Nichols

4669 1090 0428 310 069

Chinchilla Garden Club

Fiona Wright

4665 5146 0428 761 067

Chinchilla Horticulture Society

Greg Olm

4665 2190

Chinchilla Race Club

0427 273 333

Chinchilla Tennis Association

Brad Hubbard

4668 9920

Chinchilla Touch Association

Nicole Ashurst

0429 689 486

Football Chinchilla / Soccer Club

Rob Reis

0429 605 601 4662 8481

Chinchilla Directory 2014 Accommodation - Bunya Mountains Accomodation Centre - Bunya Ave, Bunya Mountains. 4668 3126. info@ bunyamountains.com Accommodation - Chinchilla Palms Motor Inn & The Palms Restaurant - 64 - 70 Warrego Hwy - 4672 9888 Accountants - Activate Accounting. Myall Precinct, 66 Drayton St, Dalby - 4531 8090 Accounting and Taxation - BMO Dalby - Business Growth, Wealth Creation, Loans and Leasing, Accounting and Tax - 4662 3722 Air Conditioning - Chillin Air Conditioning and Insulation FREE CALL: 1300 106 183

Doctor - Chinchilla Medical Practice - 4662 7188 Earthworks - Pentacon Civil Infrastructure and Bulk Earthworks. 33 Heeney St, Chinchilla. info@pentacon.com. au - www.pentacon.com.au - 4669 1559

Photos - Chinchilla 1 Hour Photos - 69 Heeney St, Chinchilla - 4668 9221

Fashion (Mens and Ladies) - Mensland Chinchilla - 93 Heeney St, Chinchilla - 4662 7421

Piercing and Jewellery - Ink Addict - 5133 Chinchilla-Tara Road - 0428 750 011

Family Daycare - Education and Care At Home – Vacancies available in Chinchilla now - 4922 7773 or Find us on Facebook

Printing & Publishing - Western Downs Print Design Photography www.wdpdp.com 4668 5953

Air Conditioning – Service, supply and install air conditioners E: murray@043split.com.au - 0437 754 844 Art Gallery - Chinchilla White Gums Art Gallery - 80 - 86 Heeney St, Chinchilla 4668 9908 whitegums101@bigpond. com

Glass, Aluminium and Securtiy - Dalby Glass, Aluminium and Security - 16 Eileen Street, Dalby 4662 1000

Building Design - Martin Building Design - 42 North St, Dalby - 4662 1403 www.martindesign.com.au Cladding – AR Treasure – Vinyl wall cladding and awnings. 4662 7614 OR 0427 922 573. BSA 13610 Concreting - Kwik Kerb Miles - 49 Daisy Street, Miles. - 4627 1539. www.kwikkerb.net.au/miles Containers - Gosden¹s Machinery - Shipping Containers and used farm machinery - 24999 Warrego Hway, Chinchilla 4665 2289 or 0427 584 397 Containers - Dalby Containers - Sales and Hire Shipping Containers - 4663 5544 Mob: 0429 063 151 Convert records, tapes, videos, home movies, slides etc. to CD or DVD - George Sturgess 0428 157 566 Council - Western Downs Regional Council - www.wdrc. qld.gov.au Ph: 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) Fax: 1300 FAXWDRC (1300 329 937)

Photography - Western Downs Print - Design - Photography www.wdpdp.com - 4668 5953

Electrician - Michael Wood Electrical - Experienced - Reliable - Local - 0447 685 056

Garden Centre - Chinchilla Garden Centre, 72-74 Warrego Highway, Chinchilla. 4662 8067 - chingarden@bigpond.com - www.chinchillagardencentre.com

Beauty - Cosmetic Elegance Clinic - Suite 102, Level 1, Medici Medical Centre, 15 Scott St, Toowoomba - 4638 2700

Pest Control - Amalgamated Pest Control - 4662 7082 E: chinchilla@amalpest.com.au

Graphic Design - Western Downs Print - Design Photography - 4668 5953 Hair and Beauty - Katrina’s Hair Style Beauty - Dalby Shoppingworld - 4662 5336 Hire - CMS Hire - Sales - Service - Construction Machinery Solutions - Brisbane - Miles - Wandoan - 4627 2660 - www. machinerysolutions.com.au Massage - Wellbeing Massage - Diahann Berlin -1/46 Pilkington St, Chinchilla. wellbeingmassagechinchilla. outlook.com - 0406 067 555 Midwifery - My Midwives, antenatal and postnanatal care, info@mymidwives.com.au - mymidwives.com.au - 4642 2977 Mobile Diesel Mechanic - Attitude Contracting - truck and trailer repairs - 0429 622 747

Property Maintenance – All Areas. Handyman service, complete bond cleans, yard maintenance, rubbish removal, gutter cleans, car body removal. Phone Andy on 0407 678 700 Pub - The Top Pub, Jandowae. Also known as The Pink Pub. 29 George St, Jandowae. toppinkpub@bigpond.com - 4668 5302 Real Estate - First National Chinchilla. Contact Trina Martin on 0422 769 194 School - Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School. enrolments@tacaps.qld.edu.au - 4639 8105 Surveyors - Town Planners - Development Consultants. Downes Group, 101 Middle St, Chinchilla - www.downes. com.au - 4669 1222 Timber - Blinco Bros Timbers - Dalby and Chinchilla - Dalby Ph: 4669 6766 - Chinchilla - 4668 9989 Towing – CMS Towing - 146 Mary St Miles - 0417 671 088 or 4627 2660 Upholstery - M.J Dudley Upholstery - 697 Auburn Road Chinchilla - 0429 143 268

Optometrist - Eyecare Eyewear Dallby and Chinchilla - 46697072

Video & DVD Rentals - Network Video Chinchilla / Chinchilla Shoes & Fashion- Cnr Wambo and Duruh Streets, Chinchilla - 4662 8438

Optometrist - John Davies Optometrists - We're serious about your eyes. 46a Archibald St, Dalby - 4662 3725

Website Creation - Kabosh Creative - www.kaboshcreative. com.au Ph: 4665 5207 Mob: 0418 528 432

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