High Country Herald - July 4, 2017

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Timely reminder - water security 

I noticed in a recent council update for the 

Toowoomba region that our dam levels are at 59 

per cent capacity. We may think that that is good. 

There is still plenty of water left. 

But, is it good? Each of Toowoomba’s three 

dams need a flood event to fill them or a least give 

them a major replenishment. 

Still fresh in our minds are the 2011 and 2013 

floods which is not long ago. 

And we are already down to 59 per cent. In the 

past, this region has experienced drier periods 

over many years' duration. 

Youth and the 

job market 

It is scary when you think one in 10 young 

people in the Darling Downs and Maranoa want 

a job but cannot get one. 

Well, that is sadly the case as youth unemployment 

continues to shoot up across Queensland. 

The extent of Labor’s jobs crisis has been laid 

bare, with new figures showing more than 600 

youth jobs slashed from the Darling Downs and 

Maranoa jobs market in the past year. 

The latest ABS figures now show the region’s 

youth unemployment rate at 8.8 per cent, after a 

1.9 per cent rise in just the last 12 months. 

Statewide, a total of 11,200 young people saw 

their jobs disappear in the past year. 

All while the Palaszczuk Labor Government 

has been at the helm. 

Queensland is leading the nation for all the 

wrong reasons under Labor, with youth jobs 

vanishing in 13 out of 19 regions in Queensland 

last year. 

These facts irrefutably show Labor’s jobs 

budget is nothing more than a con job and 

Queensland is being held back by a do-nothing 

Labor government. 

In contrast to Labor’s inaction, the LNP’s 

$100 million Get Queensland Working program 

will create up to 20,000 jobs for young Queenslanders, 

and reverse Labor’s youth jobs trend by 

reducing the cost of working for young apprentices 

and offering financial incentives for businesses 

who train and retain staff. 

Only an LNP Government will create jobs 

across Queensland, deliver the vital infrastructure 

projects the Darling Downs and 

Maranoa needs and Build a Better Queensland. 

- Scott Emerson, LNP, Shadow Treasurer. 

To find out more details, 

please call 131 872 or 

visit www.tr.qld.gov.au 

Updates from the 

Toowoomba Region 

Ruthven St Grand Opening 

It’s official. The Ruthven Street Streetscape 

Upgrade is now complete. From Ruthven St to 

Chalk Drive we’ve extended the look and feel 

of the CBD. The upgrade includes increased 

parking bays, new paved footpaths and artworks. 

We’d like to invite you to the official opening on 

Friday, 7 July from 9am-12 noon at Cathro Park. 

Come along and enjoy a BBQ, radio station 

giveaways from 6am and fun activities for the 

kids. For more info call 131 872. 

Environment grants now open 

Grants of up to $5,000 are now available 

through our environment grant program. 

Applications close 1 August. For more info or to 

apply online, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/grants 

Fit for Kids! 

Keep your kids’ active over winter with fun 

school holiday classes happening at Milne 

Bay and Highfields Aquatic and Fitness 

Centres. For more info call 4699 6530 or email 

aquaticandfitness@tr.qld.gov 

Recreation providers 

Calling outdoor recreation providers! Do you 

run an outdoor recreation activity? Register 

your details with us and receive information on 

available resources, promotion and upcoming 

networking events. Email info@tr.qld.gov.au or 

phone 131 872 for more info. 

Toowoomba is one of the fastest growing cities 

in Queensland with more and more houses and 

businesses being hooked up to the same old water 

supply - no change since Cressbrook dam was 

built in 1983. How much bigger the population 

now (and still growing.) 

For many people who experienced the situation 

before 2011, water restrictions are still fresh 

in our minds. 

In fact, it was a desperate time, facing the possibility 

that Toowoomba could run out of water. 

Unfortunately, we could easily face the same 

scenario in the not so distant future. 

Well, at least we have the Wivenhoe pipeline 

to fall back on if and when needed. But is that 

the complete answer? Will the supply always be 

there if we need it? 

Not to mention the exorbitant cost for the 

power required to pump it up to Toowoomba 

at ratepayer’s expense. A dam built on Emu 

Creek could help, but once again, a flood would 

be needed to fill it. Then there is recycled water 

which also was considered a few years ago, but 

which was one of the most divisive issues that 

Toowoomba has ever experienced. 

It is great that our region ins booming with 

such potential for continuing development, but I 

just hope that the powers that be are considering 

the future of our water supply as seriously as they 

are all other areas of development. 

At the very least, individual households and 

business owners, where possible, can at least be 

taking steps even now to harvest their own rainwater 

as an insurance for when the time will surely 

come that we are faced with a critical shortage 

of water once again. - Jim Watson, Highfields. 

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Toowoomba Camellia Show 

Most of our garden’s flowers fade in winter, but 

the beautiful Camellia thrives! Joining us at the 

2017 Toowoomba Camellia Show & Garden 

Expo on 15-16 July, 9am-4pm at the TAFE 

Horticulture Centre, Campbell Street. Entry 

for the show and expo is $8 OR just $5 for the 

Winter Garden OR $10 for both. For more info, 

visit www.toowoombacamelliashow.com 

Council meetings 

The next meetings of Council’s Standing 

Committees will be held on 11 and 12 July 

commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting 

of Council will be held on 18 July commencing at 

10am. All meetings are at City Hall, 541 Ruthven 

Street, Toowoomba. 

NZ Friendship Tour 

We have a sister city relationship with Whanganui 

in New Zealand. This year we’re visiting and 

we’d like to take you with us! We’ve partnered 

with Stonestreets Travel to create a stunning 14 

day tour through the North Island. Departing from 

Toowoomba’s Wellcamp airport on 7 November, 

this legendary tour begins in Auckland and will 

show you highlights including New Plymouth, 

Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and Paihia before 

returning to Toowoomba on 20 November. For 

more info or to book, call Stonestreets Travel on 

4687 5555 or visit www.stonestreets.com.au 

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Dissatisfaction with bus timetable 

With regard to the recent 

change by Translink to the bus 

services, may I bring to your attention 

the neglectful frame of 

mind by the company to Crows 

Nest. 

There is only the one example; 

allow me now to present 

it. Firstly, the 6.20am departure 

is simply too early. The next is 

10am which now takes 90 mins 

to achieve its destination; the 

bus terminal. 

With regard of a return 

trip, the next departure from 

Toowoomba is an hour later 

which would not be suitable in 

the least after the initial lengthy 

I am a six year resident of Highfields and have 

noticed a large increase in the amount of rubbish 

strewn on the footpaths and roadways of the Highfields 

and Toowoomba district. 

I do a walking litter run a few times a week and 

have no problem collecting several large bags of 

rubbish. 

I have contacted the council in regards to trying 

to organise volunteers to help out and clean 

We have received so much 

publicity recently about the proposed 

Acland Stage 3 mining development 

and local jobs. 

However, it appears that no 

one has mentioned the jobs that 

could be created by the alternative 

of new farms. 

During the Land Court hearings 

an experienced local farmer 

was asked about the area 

of about 10,000 ha acquired 

through the sale of farms to New 

Hope at Acland. He said that 20 

good farmers could make a wonderful 

living there for the rest of 

Litter getting worse 

Toowoomba but to no avail.oowoomba and districts 

are becoming very unsightly. It seems to me 

that people are just stepping over the problem. 

I would like to put the problem out there and see 

if we can form a group here in Highfields to get 

the ball rolling. 

My Facebook group is called, Our War on Litter 

Waste. - Bill Kelly, Highfields. 

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circuitous bus ride. 

The following bus to take 

home would be the 3.30pm 

which takes another 90 minutes 

return journey, resulting in a trip 

to and from Toowoomba taking 

three hours and would mean a 

total of six and half hours away 

from home, irrespective of what 

one had planned. 

Previously, the same expedition 

would take four hours; in 

that a person would leave at 9am 

and return home at 1pm - just in 

time to make lunch. 

The community has depended 

on the same timetable for many 

a commute over many a year but 

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their days and their children’s 

days. Consider the employment 

that could be created by the 

farmers and all businesses that 

serve them. 

Consider how the aquifer 

water supplies would be secured 

for the future. This is in stark 

contrast to the lowering of bore 

water levels predicted across 

more than 22,000 ha as a result 

of proceeding with the Manning 

West, Manningvale East and 

Willeroo pits. What happens to 

employment when mining ceases? 

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I received a generic letter from Telstra advising 

that the NBN was coming to Highfields in the near 

future. 

This has left me feeling a bit anxious considering 

the stories I have read over the past 12 

months which have been critical of the NBN, especially 

in relation to the reported loss of speed 

compared to existing ADSL connections, wild 

fluctuations of speed with the NBN, poor installations 

and inability to get the provider and/or NBN 

Co to rectify the problems. 

Our existing ADSL connection speed and reliability 

have been great and I am anxious and fearful 

that NBN will not maintain that performance. 

Are there any households in the readership area 

that have any good stories to tell about their NBN 

switch? - Steve Kropp, Highfields - s.kropp@ 

bigpond.com. 

Acland and local jobs 

Sitting watching the carpark at Coles Supermarket, 

it surprises me how many parents put their 

groceries in the car before they put the children 

in the car. 

I have seen little children run to the back of the 

car where mum or dad are and if they don’t stop, 

Thank you to all those who have signing the 

Highfields petition. As your strong local voice I 

will soon be presenting this Petition to our Mayor 

Paul Antonio, so I have a favour to ask. 

Could you please forward the link for the Highfields 

Petition to any friends you believe might be 

interested in supporting this cause. 

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the recent changes have been 

without rhyme or reason. 

The result of Translink's 

changes has been decidedly negative 

in its consequences with 

not only the elderly being left 

feeling confused isolated and 

without value. 

I urge all those in charge to 

fully appreciate what damage in 

my local community has been 

done to the lives of families, 

workers, aged and the disabled 

as a result of the much heralded 

new bus service. 

Please contact Translink 13 

12 30 to express your concerns. 

- S. M. Thomas, Crows Nest. 

Remember that about 10 million 

litres of milk are produced 

annually from four dairy farms 

near Acland. We cannot afford 

to risk losing these dairy farms 

because of a lack of water. 

Consider the potential for exporting 

“clean, green” produce 

from the Acland area through 

Wellcamp airport. 

Agricultural development 

means more guaranteed long 

term employment for Oakey and 

district. - Dr John Standley, 

Rockville. 

the risk of being hit is inevitable by cars trying to 

get a park and who cannot see this little person. 

Please mums and dads put the kids in the car 

first before some little one gets hurt. - Lyn Collier, 

Crows Nest. 

Highfields petition 

This will ensure that the TRC does not continue 

with its plan of forcing people to sell their homes 

to open up cul de sacs for a new road network at 

Highfields. toowoomba.north@parliament.qld. 

gov.au - Trevor Watts, Member for Toowoomba 

North. - Authorised by L. Folo, 66-68 Bowen 

Street, Spring Hill Q. 

Congratulations to Pony Club 

The team at Zeller and Co. would like to congratulate 

the Crows Nest Pony Club for a very 

successful campdraft held recently. Congratulations 

too, to those who organised the day as it is 

good to see local events being held. 

In addition, we would like to thank the organisers 

of the Pony Club for conducting the fortnightly 

canteen at Zeller and Co. Rocky Dip sale. 

It is magnificent food and the best patty cakes. - 

Rick Zeller, Crows Nest. 

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Minister extends time to decide fate of Acland mining 

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Land Court’s recommendation not to 

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New Hope Group following the Land 

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Oakey majority not heard in Acland decision - Chamber 

The majority of people in Oakey need to be 

heard on the New Acland Coal Stage Three project, 

Chamber of Commerce president Andrew 

Langton has told a business forum in Toowoomba. 

Mr Langton said the Land Court decision, 

which recommended against Stage Three progressing, 

was a decision for the minority, and the 

majority were not heard. 

He said the majority of people in the Oakey district 

understand how much it means for the continuation 

of mining at New Acland. 

“We at Oakey have been copping it left, right, 

and centre. 

"It’s a town that should be booming. But it’s 

very frustrating. 

“The majority of people in Oakey need to be 

heard,” Mr Langton said. 

Mr Langton was speaking at a Toowoomba 

and Surat Basin Enterprise function at the Empire 

Church to hear Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for 

State Development, Resources and Mines, in a series 

for political speakers leading up to the next 

State election. 

Liberal leader Tim Nicholls spoke at a previous 

function, and Pauline Hanson and other leaders 

are to address a future function. 

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio told the forum 

that should Acland Stage Three not proceed, 

there would be significant challenges for Oakey. 

“We need to get our heads around the situation 

and support Oakey,” he said. 

Cr Antonio said that in his 35 years in local 

Government (Toowoomba and Millmerran), he 

had never seen a place that has had “a hammering” 

as Oakey has. 

The list he was referring to includes events such 

as the 2011 floods when more than 100 homes 

were inundated, the contaminated water crisis 

from fire fighting foam, the current business and 

real estate difficulties, and the potential to lose 

Acland stage three. 

Cr Antonio urged Minister Lynham to consider 

all matters as he decides on Acland Stage Three. 

Cr Antonio said the 10 mayors from across 

southern and western Queensland were backing 

him in his support for Oakey. 

He said the future of the western rail line also 

needed to be considered. 

The majority of freight to the Port of Brisbane 

currently is coal from Acland, and he suggested 

jobs, including those at the port, could be lost 

without the continuation of Acland coal. 

Member for Groom John McVeigh, Oakey Chamber of Commerce President 

Andrew Langton, Jodi Keane-Venz, and Craig Commens. 

Matt Lord, Oakey Soccer Club, Melissa Flynn, Oakey RSL, and Shane Williamson, Coops 

sand blasting. Mr Williamson said that, should New Acland Stage 3 not go ahead, he and his 

family including six children would have to seek employment in another mining town. 

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Mayors support Antonio on Acland 

Darling Downs and 

South West Queensland 

Mayors has joined Mayor 

Paul Antonio in expressing 

concerns about the future 

of Oakey 

The Darling Downs and 

South West Queensland 

Council of Mayors is calling 

on Minister for State 

Development, Natural 

Resources and Mines, 

Anthony Lynham to carefully 

consider the impact 

the closure of New Acland 

Mine would have on their 

communities. 

The group’s chair, Cr 

Paul Antonio hand delivered 

a letter from the group 

to Minister Lynham when 

he visited Toowoomba last 

week for the TSBE Political 

Leaders series. 

Cr Antonio said the 

group understood the approval 

process is complex 

but wanted the Minister 

to ensure a decision on 

the future of the mine is 

balanced, and takes into 

account all relevant issues. 

“A major economic contributor 

to the Toowoomba 

and south west Queensland 

region, the mine currently 

injects $300 million into 

Queensland’s economy 

and $100 million into the 

Darling Downs economy 

annually,” Cr Antonio said. 

The 10 mayors believe 

the impact of the mine 

stretches much further than 

the community of Oakey 

and the Toowoomba Region, 

and say they can’t 

ignore that the economic 

impact of the mine, should 

the $850 million expansion 

go ahead, is estimated at 

$530 million a year. 

“The operation employs 

about 800 staff, 275 local 

men and women and 

507 contractors, as well as 

providing for around 2300 

indirect jobs,” Cr Antonio 

said. 

If the life of the mine 

is extended until 2029, it 

is projected that the site 

would go on to provide 

260 additional jobs during 

construction and up to 435 

jobs during the mine’s operational 

phase. 

“The loss of coal from 

Acland on the rail freight 

network would adversely 

affect transport costs 

for agricultural commodities 

across south-west 

Queensland via a loss of 

cross subsidies, especially 

grain, and ongoing rail 

line maintenance costs at 

a time when we should 

be vigorously pursuing 

efficiencies to grow our 

world-class agricultural 

offering,” Cr Antonio said. 

“A rejection of the application 

for the Stage 3 expansion 

of the New Acland 

mine would deliver a devastating 

economic and 

social blow to the community 

of Oakey, which 

is still reeling from the 

much publicised impact 

of ground-water contamination, 

and to the broader 

Queensland economy,” Cr 

Antonio said. 

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Economic impact 

Highfields and District Kindergarten scores an Origin goal 

The annual major fundraiser 

for Highfields and District C and 

K Kindergarten, the State of Origin 

raffle, was drawn at the Kindergarten 

on Wednesday, June 

22, by Trevor Watts MP., 

The first prize consisting of 

two category one tickets to Origin 

game 3 in Brisbane, two 

nights accommodation at the 

Marriott, dinner for two at Cha 

Cha Char, two State of Origin 

jerseys and $500 spending 

money, a total prize package 

valued at $4,480. Congratulations 

to the lucky winner Ms K. 

Peters. Second prize of a $200 

restaurant voucher was won by 

Mrs D. Evans. 

We extend our gratitude and 

thanks to our current kindergarten 

families and the community 

who supported us in raising 

$10,657 for the benefit of the 

children of our centre. As a not 

for profit, community owned 

kindergarten, fundraising initiatives 

are a vital component to 

ensuring quality resources and 

facilities for our kindergarten 

children. 

The annual major fundraiser 

for the kindergarten, the State 

of Origin raffle, was drawn at 

the Kindergarten on Wednesday, 

June 22, by Trevor Watts. 

The coveted first prize consisting 

of two category one 

tickets to Origin game 3 in 

Brisbane, two nights accommodation 

at the Marriott, dinner 

for two at Cha Cha Char, two 

State of Origin jerseys and $500 

spending money, a total prize 

package valued at $4480. Congratulations 

to the lucky winner 

Ms K. Peters. Second prize of 

a $200 restaurant voucher was 

won by Mrs D. Evans. 

We extend our gratitude and 

thanks to our current kindergarten 

families and the community 

who supported us in raising 

$10,657 for the benefit of the 

children of our centre. 

• The leading article on page 3 of the High Country Herald last 

week headlined "Supreme Court rejects Acland application for judicial 

review" was misleading. The headline should have reflected 

the opening paragraphs which read: "New Acland Coal's application 

for a stay in the Supreme Court has not been granted. New 

Acland had sought a judicial inquiry into the Land Court's decision 

not to grant the leases and licences necessary for the company 

to proceed with Stage 3 of the coal project." 

The Herald apologises for this unintentional error. 

• Judy Cuskelly, teacher, and director Beth Watt, fundraising 

officer, and Mr Watts. 

As a not for profit, community 

owned kindergarten, fundraising 

initiatives are a vital component 

to ensuring quality resources 

and facilities for our kindergarten 

children. 

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Shame on you, Herald, for your front page headline 

this week 27/6/17 Master planned masterpiece. 

It’s blatant advertising; and I’m being charitable 

when I describe it as misleading. 

The controversial Avenues development is a blot on 

the landscape and an environmental travesty, something 

that should never have been given the green light by 

Council. 

Even the name, "‘The Avenues," is an insult, given 

that mature trees have been bulldozed down wholesale 

to make way for it. 

This development is no masterpiece. It’s a disaster. 

And spare us, please, from having to read more about 

it in your next issue. - Barbara McKenzie, Highfields 

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CHRISTIAN COMMENT 

When life bites you 

By NOEL WILCOX 

Pastor Highfields Baptist Church 

Where do you go when life 

bites you in the tail? 

Just before Jesus was arrested 

and subsequently was crucified, 

He said to His followers: 

"Strike the Shepherd and the 

sheep of the flock will be scattered." 

(Mark 14:27) 

It happened just as Jesus had 

prophesied with even one of his 

closest followers, Peter, who 

fled the scene when the inevitable 

happened. He said that even 

if everyone else was scattered, 

he wouldn’t. But he did. 

You can imagine Peter would 

have slunk away like a chastised 

dog with his tail between his 

legs. 

But there is more! 

After Jesus was crucified, buried 

and raised to life, He went 

looking for Peter. 

Why? 

To restore him to fellowship. 

To say, "Sure you failed, but failure 

is not final." 

Jesus described Himself as the 

Good Shepherd, the One who 

cares for His sheep. 

Where do you go when life 

bites you on the tail? If you are 

one of His sheep, you go to your 

Good Shepherd. 

In Him you will find healing, 

wholeness and protection. 

Winter garden school 

The 2017 Leafmore Winter Garden School was held at the City 

Golf Club on June 14 and 15. Toowoomba supplied perfect weather 

for the many attendees from South East Queensland, the west, 

Northern New South Wales and South Australia. They were greeted 

by the committee who had worked for 18 months to ensure they 

had an enjoyable two days. The President's Room was decked out 

in succulent arrangements and native flowers while the perimeter 

was lined with stalls offering a wide variety of garden related or 

fascinating objects and plants. 

Guest presenter was Sophie Thomson who is a dynamic and 

inspirational speaker. As dinner speaker, she helped us reach our 

record attendance at Wednesday night's gathering. During the two 

days attendees were entertained, educated and inspired by Sophie 

and six other speakers on a great selection of subjects. Brian Sams, 

Tim Rival, Leo O'Reilly, Debby Birach-Mayer, Anne Gibson and 

Barbara Wickes gave practical presentations covering a wide variety 

of interests. 

Thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses and hard 

work by the committee members, Leafmore Garden Society managed 

to raise over $3000 with multi draw raffles. These funds will 

be shared between the Kidney Support Network and Understand 

Alzheimers Educate Australia. 

As chair of the Winter Garden School committee, I would like 

to acknowledge the support of the Regional Council and thank 

businesses and the loyal attendees of this, our ninth, Winter Garden 

School. - Joan Cahill. 

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TRC budgets for pest management 

Toowoomba Regional Council’s budget for the next 12 months 

continues a program of conservation and pest management. 

Council activities this year will continue to help both the council 

and landowners gain ground in the battle against invasive weed 

species and pests that can be damaging to bushland and productive 

agricultural areas. 

The council is continuing with a co-ordinated biosecurity surveillance 

program from August 1, 2017 to July 30, 2018 with priority 

surveillance areas identified at Gowrie Junction, Bowenville (north 

of the Warrego Highway), Irvingdale, Upper Yarraman, NEWS Mt Tyson, 

Rossvale, Purrawunda, Mt Irving, Westbrook, Wellcamp, Glenvale 

and Scrubby Mountain. 

Officers will continue to deliver baiting programs, firebreak maintenance 

and prescribed burning programs, attend regional shows 

and industry events to help increase awareness and ways in which 

everyone can play a part in controlling invasive pests and weeds. 

Business submission could refocus 

town centre development 

Highfields Community Heart Project has met to finalise its submission in response to Toowoomba Regional Council’s Draft 

Cultural Precinct Master Plan. ABOVE: Wendy Allen, Activate Events, Ged Brennan, GenEngSolutions, Rev Phil West, manager/chaplain 

Brownesholme Retirement Home, and Sonny Lynn, Kat and Sonny Photography. 

Submissions on the Toowoomba 

Regional Council’s plans 

for a town centre and library 

precinct at Highfields close this 

Friday, July 7, and a Highfields 

business group will lodge a substantial 

critique of council plans. 

The Highfields and District 

Business Connections submission 

will highlight the positive 

aspects of the council’s plans, 

but also the deficiencies. 

More than a month ago, a 

meeting of almost 300 Highfields 

residents debated the 

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council’s town centre and library 

plans. 

The meeting had been called 

by Highfields landholders affected 

by the plans, and it appeared 

that more than 90 per cent of 

those who attended the meeting 

were opposed to the council’s 

plans. 

The meeting was attended by 

council Planning leader Cr Chris 

Tait, and following the outcry 

from the crowd, he announced 

that the consultation period 

would be extended by a month. 

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While the reaction of Highfields 

residents might have 

“stunned” councillors and council 

managers, the local people 

and their representative groups 

are moving to seek a better outcome. 

Jim O’Dea, President of Highfields 

and District Business Connections 

remained positive that 

good outcomes could emerge 

from the issue. 

But he said there had to be an 

acknowledgement that there are 

deficiencies with the council’s 

• Our apologies for the non-appearance of the crossword last week - Ed. 

draft town centre and library 

precinct plans. 

He said it appeared that the 

council acknowledged that its 

approach to community consultation 

was not adequate. 

The HDBC submission would 

identify where the council process 

seemed inconsistent with 

accepted approaches to community 

consultation. 

“It is unfortunate that some 

council procedures were not best 

practice,” Mr O’Dea said. 

Toowoomba council’s plans 

for the centre of Highfields are 

of vital interest to members of 

Highfields and District Business 

Connections which has had 

a steering committee working 

with local leaders on ideas for 

a Highfields town centre since 

July 2016. 

The group is in the process of 

developing a “community heart” 

which will breathe life into 

Highfields, for both business and 

the community. 

It is aware that Highfields 

State Secondary College and 

Mary MacKillop Catholic College 

will soon be graduating 

year 12 students, and without 

business, industry and community 

development, these students 

will have limited opportunity 

locally. 

The group is also aware that 

there is an opinion within Council 

that Highfields will forever 

be a “dormitory” suburb of 

Toowoomba, without any opportunity 

to provide a sustainable 

community with employment 

for the growing population of 

Highfields, and the nearby communities 

of Meringandan, Kleinton, 

Cabarlah and others. 

Highfields and District Business 

Connections members have 

an opportunity this morning, 

Tuesday, July 4, to review and 

approve the group’s submission 

to the council due this Friday. 

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ART EXHIBITION - TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL GALLERY 

Naiive artist Dianne Turner is currently exhibiting a collection of her 

works at the Toowoomba Regional Gallery. The exhibition was officially 

opened on Sunday by Allan Bruce, president of the Toowoomba Art Society 

and former lecturer in art at the University of Southern Queensland. 

The exhibition is a collection the artist's work from the past 30 years. She 

says she views the world without adult restraints and the works reflect 

her love of country and memories of the bush. Ms Turner held her first 

exhibition in Toowoomba Regional Gallery in 1991. The exhibition closes 

on July 31. 

David Tickell, Crows Nest, and Graham Sanders and Kerri Seccombe, Hampton. 

golf 

Artist Dianne Turner - retrospective exhibition until Sunday, July 30. 

CABARLAH: June 21 - 

Single stroke winner R. Sweeney 

64, runner-up J. Gardener 72. 

Rundown B. Mason 72, L. Bishop 

72, M. Redman 73. Pins 1 

B. Mason, 5 R. Sweeney, 10 R. 

Weldon, 17. R. Sweeney. 

June 24 - Single stableford 

winner A. Eiser 41, runner-up 

B. Galvin 38. Rundown J. Lee 

35, K. Mitchell 34, P. Hunt 33, 

L. Bishop 33. Pins 1 T. Keen, 5 

L. Bishop, 10 B. Galvin, 14 T. 

Keen, 17 G. Barge. 

June 25 - Single stroke Darling 

Downs Golf Association 

Zone 2 championships A grade 

gross and Zone 2 champion, 

Chris Webster 75. A grade net 

winner B. McLean 70, runner-up 

D. Fittler. B grade gross winner 

M. Sorenson 85, net winner C. 

Stuart 71, runner-up J. Kreinke 

71. C grade gross winner J. Bishop 

93, net winner R. Davies 71, 

runner-up G. Coonan 73. Rundown 

J. Fitzgibbon 72, O. Hollis 

72, G. Barnsley 73, N. Daunt 

73, J. Thornton 73, W. Brennan 

73, P. Harrison 73, J. Davies 73, 

B. Mason 73. Pins 1. J. Russell, 

5. D. Fittler, 10. M. Lucas, 14. C. 

Shine, 17. N. Mitchell. 

for trophies donated by Hazel 

Black. Winner Petae Frazer 39, 

Lorna Bell 38, Carole Duncan 

37. Rundown Pat Walker 34 

on count back, Hazel Black 34, 

Linda Ryan 32. Pins 1/1 Lorna 

Bell, 4/16 Lotte Pedersen, 2/5 

(pro pin) Petae Frazer. 

OAKEY: June 28 - Ladies 

18 hole stroke in conjunction 

with the third round of the International 

Bowl. Winner Dawn 

Bradford 64 net, runner-up Collette 

Rynne 65. Rundown Joan 

Fisk 67. Pin 3 Jaynie Brown. 

Approach 5/14 Yvonne Lebeter 

and 6/15 Collette Rynne. 

June 29 - Thursday sporters 

on was won by Michael Rietveld 

25. Michael also won the pin 

shot. 

July 1 - 2 - Members 18 hole 

stroke in conjunction with the 

July monthly medal. Winner 

Division 1 and Monthly Mug 

Andrew King 63 net. Division 

2 winner Terris Muir 65. Rundown 

George Wright. Ladies 

winner Yvonne Lebeter 65. Pins 

3 D. Norton, 8 C.Rynne, 12 J. 

Fisk, 5/14 D. O’Brien. Ladies 

approach on 6/15 M. Deans. 

July 8 and 9 - Members 

18 hole stableford. - Marlene 

Deans. 

golf 

Denise Watt and Grahame Knight, Crows Nest. 

CROWS NEST: June 28 - Sporters winner K. Bridges 33, runner-up 

G. Udy 33. Putting J. Somerville 20. Pins 7/16 R. Burgess, 

8/17, D. Woodley. July 1 - First round TCB. Overall winner men B. 

Green 69. Ladies B. Cox 74. Winner Crows Nest J. Somerville 70. 

Blackbutt P. Schultz 70. Toogoolawah M. Linkermon 69. Pins all in 

1/10, 9/18 T. Weis 4/13 L. Case, 5/14 M. O'Connor, 6/15 B. Holmes. 

Men 3/12 C. Watts, 8/17 G. Heck. Ladies 3/12 B. Cox. Total - Crows 

Nest 719, Blackbutt 743, Toogoolawah 781. July 2 - Rex Kennedy 

stroke event. Winner C. Watts 67, runner-up T. Weis 68. Rundown 

R. Burgess 73, L. Kruger 75. Pins 1/10, 2/11, 9/18 T. Weis, 3/12 A. 

May, 6/15, 7/16 C. Watts, 8/17 R. Freeman. July 9 - Golf World 

stroke, monthly medal. - John Somerville. 

hockey 

TOOWOOMBA: July 2 - A1 men. Red Lion 4 (Lachlan Brownhalls 

2, Drew Knecht, Nathan Case) d. Hancock Ipswich 3 (Nathan 

Smith, Hayden Michel, Ryan Smith. Rangeville 3 (Carter Mogg 2, 

Liam Brown) d. East Ipswich 1 (Joel Doog). North Ipswich 4 (Zac 

Profke 2, Nick Maddocks 2) drew with Past High 4 (Jamie Ollerton 

23, Ben Edwards.) A1 women: Red Lions 4 (Julia Gannon 2, Ainsley 

Clanchy 2) d .Bellbowrie 1 (Lacey Pearce). Swifts 4 (Hannah 

Sanderson, Amanda Stacey, Courtney Dixon, Cara Shaw) d. Past 

High 2 (Adriana Silcock 2). Rangeville 3 (Mikayla Truskinger, Tayla 

Gray, Lauren Andersen.) 

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TOOWOOMBA WEDDING EXPO 

Sonny and Kat Lynn, Highfields. 

Mary Reid, Merivale Cakes Highfields. 

Karissa Lindemann and Steve Fraser, Roving Studios. 

Lenore and Thuy Ferris, Tweeters 

Country Getaway, North of Crows Nest. 

Nash and Matt, Strett Bradley Duo, Toowoomba. 

Sharilyn Puig, Robin Middleton, Liz Collete and Eloise 

Richardson, Event Illusions. 

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TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/budget 

Delivering lifestyle - driving opportunity. 

It gives me great pleasure to hand down the 2017 – 

2018 financial year budget. The Toowoomba Region 

is in the midst of a new chapter, we are maturing as 

a community and Council has a responsibility to our 

residents, now and well into the future. 

Our task, as a local government, is to provide the 

community’s essential services in an economically 

responsible manner. Reflecting the size and robust 

nature of our organisation and indeed our region, this 

year’s budget totals $475 million dollars. This budget 

is a culmination of almost 12 months of carefullyconsidered 

decision making and I thank my fellow 

Councillors and our staff for their attention and courage 

in making decisions that are for the good of our region. 

The liveability of our city and regional communities is 

our richest tradition and will always be our key priority. 

Council is focused on delivering on the lifestyle we 

know and love here in our region. 

To read more about the budget, visit 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/budget 

Maintenance 

of the region’s 

paths, tracks & 

footpaths 

$2.9 million 

for construction 

of new sewerage 

infrastructure to 

the north of 

Highfields 

Continued 

maintenance of our 

561 parks 

Councillor Paul Antonio, 

Mayor – Toowoomba 

Regional Council 

Ongoing 

maintenance of over 

7,700 hectares 

of open space across 

the region 

Where 

the money 

comes from 

Where 

the money 

goes 

$3.9 million 

for the Second Stage 

of the Highfields Sport 

and Recreation Park 

Fees & Charges $43.45M 

Interest Received $4.91M 

Rates & Charges $240.03M 

Operating Grants & Contributions $16.45M 

Capital Income including Grants $27.65M 

Loans $25.0M 

Reserves $25.01M 

Sale of Assets $2.99M 

Depreciation $89.33M 

Community Services & Facilities $55.25M 

Library & Cultural $13.41M 

Parks & Recreation $44.36M 

Planning & Development $13.74M 

Business Strategy & Operations $63.02M 

Roads, Footpaths & Bikeways $125.02M 

Stormwater $7.29M 

Waste Management $39.65M 

Wastewater $39.85M 

Water $73.12M 

$600,000 

Initial planning for the 

new Highfields Library 

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TOOWOOMBA WEDDING EXPO 

Maggie Ihaka, Emma Vahua Long, Renee Blackburn, Highfields Cultural Centre. 

Fran Edney and Eileen Scott, Jondaryn Woolshed. 

Liz Hamilton and Veronica McKeon, 

Reflections, Lake Cooby. 

Lea Meintjes, Dalby, Kylie Sweetman of italktravel Highfields, and Michelle Jonk, Dalby. 

Council budget increases rates and charges 3.41 per cent 

Rates for Toowoomba urban 

residents will increase by 3 per 

cent in the coming financial 

year, following Toowoomba Regional 

Council’s Budget meeting 

last week. 

The net overall increase in 

rates and charges will be 3.41 

per cent, which Mayor Paul Antonio 

said equated to just under 

$2 a week, again for the average 

urban property. 

Cr Antonio announced a budget 

of $475 million which he described 

as a vote of confidence 

in the region and in the financial 

integrity of Toowoomba Regional 

Council. 

“Our region is booming, 

thanks to significant external 

investment, and while this new 

regional infrastructure means 

more maintenance and related 

redevelopment work for Council, 

I am proud of what we have 

delivered in this budget, with a 

considered increase in rates,” he 

said. 

Cr Antonio was also proud of 

the enviable position the council 

is in. 

“The State Government’s 

independent banker, the 

Queensland Treasury Corporation, 

continues to rate 

Toowoomba Council as being in 

a sound financial position with a 

neutral outlook.” 

However, Cr Antonio was 

concerned that Federal funding 

for local government was not 

increasing. Indeed it was only 3 

per cent of the tax take of which 

the Federal Government got 83 

per cent, and Cr Antonio said 

local government was struggling 

to provide necessary infrastructure 

and services. 

Finance portfolio leader Cr 

Mike Williams said the Federal 

funding was reducing and this 

was a challenge. He said there 

was a freeze on federal grants, 

and reducing in real terms, 

which could eventually result in 

significant shortfalls and under 

spending. 

Cr Williams said a continuing 

challenge for Toowoomba was 

its 6500km of roads, the second 

longest local roads system in 

Queensland. 

The Budget allocates $305 

million for service delivery or 

operational expenditure (including 

the maintenance of existing 

infrastructure), with this year’s 

Infrastructure or capital investment 

totalling $170 million. 

“We are ensuring we continue 

to upgrade our assets and build 

our capacity to deliver services 

of the highest possible standard,” 

Cr Antonio said. 

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Around Groom with McVeigh 

Over the last few months 

one of the recurring issues in 

the Highfields area has been 

the proposed town plan for 

the commercial area and how 

it might affect the local community. 

Whilst this is not a federal 

government issue, as planning 

falls under the Local Council 

with oversight from the State 

Government, there have been 

many approaches from local 

residents to myself and the 

State Member for Toowoomba 

North Trevor Watts MP. 

I have met with residents 

in my office, been to a number 

of meetings also attended 

by Trevor and Councillors at 

the Highfields Secondary College, 

and have had discussions 

with a number of Councillors 

including the Mayor Paul Antonio. 

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In Highfields – All Welcome – 

The Highfields & District Business Connections supports local businesses. 

Members meet for breakfast at Highfields Cultural Centre on the first 

Tuesday of the month at 6.30am. 

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Contact: secretary@hdbc.org.au – Visit: www.hdbc.org.au 

Doug Leicht 

Together with Trevor Watts, 

who I know is very keen to 

ensure that Highfields has the 

best possible results from any 

planning regimes put in place 

by Toowoomba Regional 

Council, I have also met with 

various community representative 

groups from across the 

Highfields region. 

At all opportunities I have 

encouraged local groups to 

participate fully in Council 

community consultation processes, 

and shared the view 

with Councillors that such 

process must remain in place 

to ensure proper input. I am 

quite hopeful of sensible outcomes 

to these processes. 

I can certainly understand 

why Highfields residents are 

passionate about getting the 

next stage of their growth 

right - I spent a good part of 

my life growing up in Highfields, 

my wife and I raised 

our family in Highfields when 

they were younger and she has 

also taught at a local school. 

Highfields is an amazing 

place. It is truly unique, but 

it is growing. In national media 

this week demographer 

Bernard Salt stated Highfields 

had grown 41% over the last 

decade – making it one of the 

fastest growing areas in the 

nation. 

I sometimes think we take 

our great Darling Downs lifestyle 

for granted, but then you 

see the passion that residents 

have right across our region it 

becomes evident that Darling 

Downs locals will always step 

up to ensure our “piece of paradise”. 

Until next month regards, 

John 

A proud member of Highfields 

& District Business Connections 

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Crows Nest Garden Club meets this Saturday 

Crows Nest Garden Club will hold its next 

meeting in the CWA Hall, Thallon Street, Crows 

Nest, this Saturday, July 8 starting at 1.30pm. 

The topic for the day will be Growing and Using 

Herbs. Members are asked to bring recipes and 

100th birthday 

Mrs Merle McCoist, a resident at the EAF 

McDonald Nursing Home, Oakey, celebrated 

her 100th birthday on Monday, July 3. Family 

and friends gathered at the home to celebrate the 

milestone with a high tea. 

samples that use herbs from their gardens. Cuttings 

and clumps of herbs can also be bought 

along for sharing. Members are invited to display 

a posy of mixed herbs on the bench. Visitors are 

always welcome. - Robyn Jones. 

CWA meeting 

Ladies are invited to the Highfields CWA Group 

Christmas in July morning tea on Monday, July 10, 

from 10am to noon at the RSL Sub-Branch rooms, 

Jacaranda Manor. It will be a social morning with 

guest speaker. Admission is $5. 

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Empire celebrates 20 years 

The Empire Theatre threw 

open the doors on Sunday, June 

25 to celebrate its 20th anniversary 

season. 

People all around the district 

came to catch a rare 

chance to look at what goes 

on behind the scenes of 

the massive productions. 

The day held many activities 

for visitors such as performances, 

workshops, screenings, 

tours and demonstrations. 

There were even the costumes 

of past productions on display. 

The open day featured a variety 

of performances, from plays, 

acapella groups, country music, 

concert and big bands, musicals 

and opera. 

Highlights included the Australian 

Army band from Brisbane 

which performed both 

concert in the morning and big 

AoCN classes and exhibitions 

Artist Bill Morton was well 

prepared for the 13 participants 

attending the recent 

drawing class in Crows Nest. 

Bill explained and demonstrated 

the key concepts of drawing 

including format, proportion, 

placement, centre of interest and 

balance of positive and negative 

space. 

With a choice of still life subject 

matter, everyone produced a 

couple of drawings by the end of 

the day and were amazed at what 

they were able to produce. 

Opening night of the Somerset 

Bendigo Bank Art Awards in Esk 

was attended by several Crows 

Nest artists who had entered 

works. 

Most celebrated win was by 

Bill Morton’s best of show with 

his painting ‘Still Life with Proteas, 

Pottery’ and Pam Shipman 

was thrilled to receive a highly 

commended for her pastel ‘Illuminated’. 

AoCN members will be exhibiting 

in Warwick at the Art in 

St Mark’s exhibition during this 

month’s Jumpers n Jazz festival. 

Seascapes will be the topic for 

the next wine and cheese opening 

night in the Nest Café Crows 

Members enjoyed wine and cheese at the current 

exhibition opening. 

Nest on Friday, July 28. Everyone 

Anyone interested in painting 

is welcome to attend and talk with watercolour will want to 

with the artists. 

book for the August 12 beginner 

Paintings for this installation watercolour workshop with the 

need to be listed with Beronica talented tutor, Jane Hoffman. 

by Friday, July 14. 

Jane has previously tutored at 

The paintings in the Nest Café the drawing workshops and is an 

Cabarlah will be changed on accomplished artist across several 

Wednesday, July 26. 

mediums. 

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP 

with Jane Hoffman 

SATURDAY, JULY 22 

Contact secretaryacon@gmail.com 

or phone Pam 0408 799 587 

band in the afternoon, and the 

Cool Nights Big Band. 

The Toowoomba Youth Society 

also performed a rendition 

of Chitty Chitty Bang 

Bang which was very well 

received by young and old. 

Many people also enjoyed 

the surprise room, where people, 

for a small fee, would enter 

and be treated to a variety 

of performance, from a comedy 

act to a sweet serenade. 

Workshops included an augmented 

reality ghost hunt, 

puppet making, drama workshops, 

stage make up directions 

to transform you into any 

manner of creature, contemporary 

dance workshop and a 

story book theatre workshop. 

Tours were also available 

throughout the day, including the 

history tour, as you took a walk 

down memory lane and learned 

of the history of the Empire, and 

the technical tour which entailed 

a specialised behind the scenes 

look into the making of a production. 

- Quinn Macdonald. 

Community 

Meet & Greet 

* 

Come along and meet some of the many local 

groups who use this hall on a regular basis. 

July 8th, 10am to 2 pm 

10 Perseverance Hall Road, Perseverance 

Free Sausage Sizzle, Tea & Coffee 

There will be a cake stall 

Competition to design a new logo, winner 

announced at 12pm. (see guidelines for details) 

It’s that time of the year again that our Hall 

membership is due! Why not bring it along with you 

and meet the new members of the committee. 

New to the district? What better chance to see what 

happens in our great little community. 



Ma Baker's Tonic - Just what the doctor ordered 

Ma Baker's Tonic was performed earlier this year, and from my 

experience, was a great production. Set in the 1920s in America, the 

play takes place in a popular night club called Ritzys. 

With a wide array of characters, from tough n rough gangsters, to 

the dedicated ladies of the Purity League. 

It was a very successful Crows Nest Arts Council production, but 

it didn’t come easy. Lots of hard work was put in by the cast to learn 

their lines, placement, actions and voices. Every Tuesday was given 

up by these people for several months as they became more and 

more in tune with their suave 1920 selves. 

When the lines were coming into place, the songs and choreography 

were next, this was after all a musical. 

The gangsters tried their best but they suffered from chronic cases 

of two left feet and bad timing, the Purity Ladies were running 

out of luck as they wobbled around the stage in their high heels, 

and I don't think I have to mention Ma Baker. It was of course 

extremely fortunate that that was what they were meant to do. 

The play was very well received by the audience on opening night 

and it was nice to see that they weren’t afraid to have a bit of fun 

themselves. 

All in all, I believe that Ma Baker's Tonic was an extremely rewarding 

experience for all people involved. - Quinn Macdonald. 

Making of a journalist 

QUINN MACDONALD 

My name is Quinn Macdonald 

and I am currently in my final 

year of schooling at Crows Nest 

State School. At Crows Nest 

State School, Year 10 students 

are required to participate in a 

form of work experience for 

five consecutive days, for career 

studies. 

This is to provide us with 

knowledge of the work force 

and a specific profession before 

we begin work full time. 

Students could choose any 

form of Work Experience, 

from work at a café, butcher 

and tradie. One student this 

year even managed to do work 

experience for Sea World. . 

My choice however, which I 

believe should be quite clear, 

was to work for the local paper. 

I have always had a deep love 

for journalism. 

Rose forum 

So, I believe I was quite lucky 

when I was accepted for experience 

by the High-Country Herald. 

Working here has been an immensely 

rewarding experience. 

I have learned many things 

from both people and books 

alike (thank you Fairfax Media 

style guide), and have enjoyed 

every minute of it. 

I have been instructed in all 

aspects of journalism including 

page design, encompassing details 

such as columns, placement 

of ads, how the paper itself is 

produced and article structure. 

I was taught in the ways of 

graphic design and photography 

(very fun), and had the chance 

to write my own article for the 

paper, including the designing of 

this page. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed 

my time with the High Country 

Herald, and if I had an idea of 

journalism before, I believe that 

it has become set in stone now. 

I would like to take the time 

to thank all the staff at the Herald, 

office manager Mrs Ann Lomas, 

graphic designer Mr Gavin 

Ryan, receptionist Mrs Lyn Collier, 

who also was kind enough 

to drive me to and from work, 

advertising sales manager Mrs 

Tracey Gyde, and Mr Neil Lomas 

editor of the High Country 

Herald. 

Thank you all for your support 

and teaching me aspects of journalism 

I never knew. 

The Gardens of the Downs will hold a rose forum at 

the Pittsworth Function Centre on Wednesday, August 9, 

from 9.30am to 4pm. 

Penny McKinlay will be the MC and speakers include 

Charles Shann, Leonie Kearney, Carol Kerkin, Annette 

Russell and Lois Roberts. 

Cost is $40 which includes morning tea and lunch. 

Tickets can be obtained from the Pittsworth Function 

Centre or by e-mailing gardensofthedowns@gmail.com. 

Challenging expedition to Vietnam 

On September 14 this year I 

will be participating in a world 

challenge trek to Vietnam. 

World Challenge is a charity organisation 

that has been running 

educational expeditions since 

1987. 

World Challenge aims to 

broaden the minds of young 

people and give them an experience 

like no other. 

The Challengers participate 

in a team-building and skills 

development program for nine 

to 18 months before the expedition, 

raising the funds, attending 

a training expedition and helping 

to plan the itinerary. 

World Challenge expeditions 

can send students to a variety 

of places, depending solely on 

what is available. Students can 

be sent to Vietnam, Botswana, 

Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, 

South Africa and Lesotho, 

Tanzania, Zambia, Bolivia, 

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador, 

Galapagos, Peru, China, 

India, South Mongolia, Nepal, 

India North, Sri Lanka, The 

Silk Route, Borneo, Cambodia, 

Java, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, 

Thailand, Vietnam and Fiji. 

For the Vietnam expedition, 

students must raise $5000 to 

participate. 

I managed to raise these funds 

through kind donations from 

family members but mainly 

through the supper dance featuring 

Cool Nights big band I held 

earlier this year. 

World Challenge Expeditions 

are split into six phases, acclimatisation, 

challenge, project, 

rest and relaxation, cultural and 

exploration, travel and rest. 

World Challenge expeditions 

are fully student led, meaning 

on our day of arrival everything 

is down to us. 

We must finalise our bookings 

for the night, food and transport. 

The first place we go on the 

expedition is Hoi An, home to a 

UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Hoi An has been the Vietnamese 

trading hub for 2000 years. 

While in Hoi An we may also 

take a trip to the ancient Cham 

ruins of My son, another UNE- 

SCO World Heritage site. 

By QUINN MACDONALD 

The aim is to broaden the mind and have a life changing experience. 

Country music and bush poets 

A country music concert will be held on Saturday July 15, at the 

Crows Nest Community and RSL Centre. 

Entertainment will be provided by local duo Ged and Trudy Hintz 

together with acclaimed singer and comedian Laura Downing. 

The concert will start at 7.30 pm with entry of $20 which also 

includes supper. Tickets can be purchased at the Chic Shoe Store, 

Crows Nest, or at the concert door. 

Tables of eight to 10 people can be reserved for pre-sold tickets 

or bookings. 

A bush poet’s breakfast will be held on the next morning Sunday, 

July 16 at the Crows Nest Showgrounds starting at 8am. 

Join local poets Paul Fleming and Russell Plunkett for a morning 

of humorous and traditional Australian poetry. The cost is $10 and 

includes a hot breakfast. 

Camping is available at the showgrounds for anyone wanting to 

make a weekend of it. Cost is $15 for powered sites and $10 unpowered. 

Contact: Paul Fleming on 4698 1056. 

While in Vietnam our group 

will be taking several overnight 

trains, these are a common sight 

in Vietnam and are a main mode 

of transport. 

Our next stop is Hanoi, the 

capital of Vietnam. Alive with 

thrivng markets, street stalls 

and people, Hanoi’s streets are 

something of a blur. Hanoi is 

where we will do our Community 

Engagement Phase, the 

Project. 

This is the most rewarding 

part of our expedition as we will 

have a lasting impact on community 

development and environmental 

priorities. 

During this phase we will 

have to work hard and support 

each other as a team in order to 

complete our tasks. 

Our contribution of hard work 

and funds is highly valued by 

the local community. 

It is much more than a physical 

contribution as it will have a 

lasting impact on the community 

and ourselves. 

The next phase of our expedition 

is the trek. Over the next 

few days our group will trek 

through the Sapa Valley, which 

has picturesque view of rice 

terraces, lush vegetation and 

Mount Fanispan. During our 

trek we have the unique opportunity 

to experience hill tribe 

life as we sleep at traditional 

village homestays each night, 

allowing us to learn more about 

local culture, the region and its 

people. 

Next comes the rest and relaxation. 

We will be travelling from 

Hanoi to another of Vietnam's 

UNESCO World Heritage sites, 

one of Vietnams most stunning 

natural wonders, Halon Bay. 

Legend has it that a dragon 

descended from heaven and 

crashed into the sea, carving out 

the many island coves and thousands 

of limestone islets which 

jut out imperiously from the emerald 

waters. 

Then it’s over. 

We cram everything into our 

rucksacks and head out to the 

airport where we can sit back 

and reflect on this life changing 

experience. 

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Term 3, 2017 

July 10 - September 16 

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Mon/Wed 7.00-8.00am 

Tues/Thurs 7.00-9.00am 

AQUACISE - self-paced fitness 

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Monday and Wednesday 8.00am 

Friday 7.30am 

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Do you know where your pork is coming from? 

By MILES NOLLER 

Selling on each Monday at 

Harristown Saleyards at 7.30am 

Full buying panel covering export, feeders, 

trade and store descriptions. 

Would prefer inspection cattle to be 

available by 3pm on Sunday prior to sale. 

Please note:- All livestock payments in 10 

days 

For best results consign your 

livestock to 

LANDMARK TOOWOOMBA 

Toowoomba Office Phone 07 4637 3000 

Fax 07 4637 3022 

Branch Manager: Guy Pitman 0428 740 151 

Livestock/Auctions Plus: Gary Willis 0419 484 548 

Livestock/Auctions Plus: Simon Booth 0438 756 245 

Stud Stock: Colby Ede 0417 265 980 

Merchandise: Rob Wiemers 0407 736 198 

Livestock Finance: Rob Moncreiff 0408 296 952 

Insurance: Gavin Little 0409 036 799 

Insurance: Lynelle Pitman 0439 880 177 

Livestock Administration: Jenny Radke 07 4637 3013 

Zeller & Co 

Livestock & Property Agents 

CROWS NEST CATTLE SALE 

SALE RESULTS: 

Droughtmaster x steers sold to $1740 at 

Zeller & Co Crows Nest sale on Saturday. 

The market was dearer for quality cattle on 

hand. Yearling Brahman steer, The Bluff sold 

to $1000. Light steer calves sold in pen lots 

to $970, $870 and $895. Angus light heifer 

calves sold for $720. 

NEXT SALE 

Rocky Creek Dip 

Saturday, July 15 - 10am 

Early Bookings: 

15 Angus heifers 10mths, top quality 

a/c breeder 

10 Vealer calves a/c breeder 

10 Droughtmaster steers 

ex Ravensbourne 

30 Droughtmaster steer calves 

20 Angus steer calves 

15 Euro x calves 

All cattle to be pre-dipped for 

movement to clean areas day of sale 

For bookings & info, please 

phone Rick 0428 879 531 

BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE 

Fax: 4698 2580 

E: Rick.Z.Livestock@gmail.com 

Your local agent 


Why are people unaware 

that most of the 

bacon they buy is imported? 

Why are they not 

concerned that their 

buying habits are adversely 

affecting Australian 

pork producers, 

including good, 

efficient local producers? 

More than twothirds 

of bacon, about 

70 per cent, sold in 

Australia is made 

from imported pork, 

yet most consumers 

remain unaware. 

Australian Pork 

Limited’s CEO Andrew 

Spencer said 

that most people assume 

that the tasty, 

crispy bacon they’re 

enjoying is Australian. 

“While people prefer 

to buy Australian 

and support our farmers, 

most consumers 

simply have no idea 

that their bacon and 

ham might not be 

made from Australian 

Emu Creek Landcare 

INFORMATION DAY 

on the Bio Security Plans 

livestock producers will need 

by October 1, 2017 

Rachel O’Brien from Livestock 

Biosecurity will go through plans 

explaining the two sections: 

• Johne’s disease (JBAS) 

• Livestock Production 

Assurance (LPA) 

Pinelands Hall 

July 19 – 9am to 3pm 

Morning Tea 

and Lunch provided 

RSVP by July 17 

to Frank 4698 4161 

or ecclg@bigpond.com.au 

Monday, June 26, 2017 

CATTLE: A total yarding of 1044 cattle yarded 

at Elders Harristown Saleyards today Monday 

26th June 2017, Elders share 654 head plus 120 

Bobbies. Best Bulls sold to 267.2 c/kg. L & N Just 

bull, Kilburnie sold to $2190.00. Henry bullocks A/c 

GA & JM Rathmell sold for $2084.00. No heavy 

feeder steers yarded this week. Heavy heifers A/c 

Robyn Nobbs realised, 278.2 c kg. Heavy cows 

A/c CR & JM Henry sold to 235.2 c kg with most 

selling 230 – 235 c/kg. Medium cows ex Plainby 

sold to 225.2 c/kg. Trade heifers A/c Dowling 

Farms Geham sold to 316c/kg to return $1114 while 

steer portion sold 323.2c/kg $1090. Vealer heifers 

A/c Daryl Polzin sold for 338.2c/kg $990. Trade 

weight feeder steers A/c Selwyn & Diane Welke 

reached 348.2c/kg $1079. Quality stores suited to 

restockers sold to stronger rates. Santa x steers ex 

Wellcamp sold to 413.2c/kg. Charolais x Steers ex 

Gulugaba sold to 411.2c/kg. Lightweight steers A/c 

J & S Reushle, Bald Hills sold to 394.2c/kg while 

the heifer portion topped at 340c/kg. Cows and 

calves sold to $1620. 

Livestock producers please be aware of the new 

JBAS, Bio Security requirements that will be 

required as from 1st October 2017. Further details 

contact Darren Hartwig 0428736470 or Mark 

Gersekowski 0427791099 

PIGS: 164 pigs sold Monday 26th June 2017, 

pork and bacon sold similar to last week. Sows a 

little dearer. Store pigs in all classes sold cheaper. 

2 Sows and litters sold to $800 each. Prime Pork 

$180, Prime Light Bacon $176, Prime Bacon $165, 

Boars $48, Sows to $195, Stores 120, Weaners 

$88 and Suckers $60. 

NEXT SALE: Monday, July 10 

FOR BOOKINGS 

Contact Darren Hartwig 0428 736 470 

pork,” he said. 

(Indeed, most of the 

bacon and ham sold 

in supermarkets is 

The right kind of 

compost is the fertiliser 

that nature intended, 

according to Chris 

Cameron who with 

his daughter Catriona 

Dale, is planning to 

manufacture and market 

compost with a special 

ingredient. 

For 50 years, Chris 

has been experimenting 

with composts and soil 

minerals and microorganisms, 

and the family 

company, Platinum 

Compost, is beginning 

to achieve results. 

At a presentation in 

Toowoomba recently, 

they spoke about the 

use of their compost on 

a chilli and capsicum 

farm in the Bowen district, 

where yields increased 

200 percent in 

the first year, and with 

a saving of $600,000 

in the second year because 

the farmer was 

able to double space the 

crop rows, and without 

any pest and disease 

pressures. 

unlabelled imported 

product). 

“In a country 

where we celebrate 

our produce for its 

quality and availability, 

that’s shocking 

for most people,” Mr 

Spencer said. 

“They can’t understand 

why we’re 

importing pork from 

the other side of the 

world.” 

Last week was Australian 

Bacon Week, 

which was introduced 

so Australians could 

celebrate the very 

best 100 per cent 

Aussie bacon, but also 

raise awareness of imports. 

While pig farmers 

have been fighting 

imports in ham, bacon 

and smallgoods 

for years, Mr Spencer 

said imported ribs 

Platinum Compost 

wants to set-up its 

business on the Darling 

Downs and in the 

Lockyer Valley where 

he was encouraged by 

former Mayor, the late 

Steve Jones, and others. 

At the AgTech Investment 

Forum 400M, 

conducted recently in 

Toowoomba by Food 

Leaders Australia, a 

division of Toowoomba 

and Surat Basin Enterprise, 

Catriona and 

Chris outlined how the 

business would operate, 

along with financial information. 

They said their compost 

provided ingredients 

for soil and plant 

health, and the compost 

making process took 

just 28 days, compared 

to five to 18 months for 

some other processes. 

Chris refused to give 

details of his “secret” ingredients, 

saying it had 

taken him 50 years to 

work it out, and he was 

giving it to no one. 

However, a basis of 

the compost was ruminant 

manure. 

He told the audience 

that in 15 years working 

Cattle Sales 

July 1 Sale 

130 head sold in front of a large crowd with 

a broad panel of buyers on July 1. KR & KM 

Vonhoff Boodua again presented 16 high 

quality Angus Steers to $1430 to av $1398. 

Braford & Angus Feeder Steers ex Haden 

for $1390. R & S Collier Groomsville sold 

Brahman X Steers to $1350 with a pen of 

med weight Greyman Steers to $980. 

P Hurley Aubigny sold Fresian X Heifers for 

$940 along with med weight Charolais X 

Steers to $940. A line of light weight Angus 

Steer & Heifer Calves from W & H Acworth 

Emu Creek $720 with light heifer calves av 

$620. P Briskey sold Hereford Calves to 

$850. Thank you to buyers, under bidders 

and all who attended. Next sale date yet to 

be set. Keep your eye on this space. 

- Bulls For Sale 

- Buying & Selling all types in 

Paddock 

Geoff Trost 0418 182 296 

Mal Berlin 0437 247 020 

Livestock 

CROWS NEST 

and bellies were now 

also causing issues. 

“Imported pork 

is now making its 

way onto consumers’ 

plates by way of ribs 

and bellies which are 

being heat treated and 

sold into restaurants,” 

he said. 

These products are 

from New Zealand 

and contributed to a 

major drop in prices 

paid to farmers for 

their pigs earlier this 

year. 

“For years we have 

told consumers to 

look for the Pork- 

Mark and ask their 

retailers if their bacon 

and ham is true blue, 

but now we also need 

you to ask your waiter 

or chef,” Mr Spencer 

said. 

“We hope chefs and 

restaurants will ditch 

this shelf stable, sterilised 

pork and go back 

to serving fresh, local 

pork.” 

All fresh pork is 

proudly Australian 

and Mr Spencer said 

consumers could 

confidently continue 

cooking their favourite 

dishes at home, but 

when it came to bacon, 

ham and smallgoods 

or prepared 

meat cuts, consumers 

needed to check the 

labels. 

are developing Platinum Compost 

with compost in North 

Queensland, the manufacturing 

process was stable 

and he had never had 

a contamination problem 

with unwanted bacteria. 

Platinum Compost was 

one of a dozen new technology 

ideas which were 

presented to the Forum, 

the second to be held in 

Toowoomba. 

They combined with 

successful agricultural 

and technology leaders at 

the forum which is gaining 

a reputation as unique 

in Australia. 

So much so that the 

Member for Groom John 

Australian Bacon 

Week was an opportunity 

to support our 

pig farmers and our 

processors. 

“We have some of 

the best pork in the 

world, so why import 

it?” Mr Spencer 

asked. 

Recipe inspiration 

is available on www. 

pork.com.au 

Compost maker seeks local market 

Speakers at the AgTech Investment Forum in 

Toowoomba, Bruce Vandersee, Chief Executive 

Officer Vanderfield Machinery, and Catriona 

Dale and her father Chris Cameron, who 

McVeigh has referred to 

the Darling Downs as the 

Agribusiness capital of 

Australia. 

“The beef industry, 

cotton industry and seed 

and grain industries are 

all essential parts of this 

areas emergence as a 

truly competitive hub 

for agriculture,” Mr 

McVeigh said. 

“Weekly international 

flights and research 

and innovation from the 

University of Southern 

Queensland’s Institute 

of Agriculture and Environment 

continue to 

advance this region.” 

reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale 

Sale Sale Date: Date: Monday, January June 26, 25, 2017 2016 

Total Combined Yarding of 1040 head 

Market Quotes: As last sale for financial 

year cattle numbers increased by almost 300 

compared to previous week. Export prices 

slipped a little with less competition on cows & 

heavy steers. Feeder steers across the board 

remained strong with trade feeders maybe 

slightly dearer. Young cattle to suit restockers 

met strong competition once again. Vealer 

market has also improved. A better quality 

yarding this week. 

HADEN CLEARING SALE 

SATURDAY 29th JULY 

OUTSIDE VENDORS WELCOME 

CONTACT SELLING AGENTS 

Remember selling at Dalby 

Every Wednesday 

Give me a call for an inspection 

David O’Sullivan 0412 501 116 

Paul O’Sullivan .... 0400 910 088 

osullivanauctions@bigpond.com.au 


Pony club conducts first event at 

multipurpose equestrian arena 

On Saturday June 3, Crows Nest Pony Club 

held an ACA campdraft, which it hopes is the start 

of something much bigger. 

The ACA campdraft was the first event on the 

newly constructed multipurpose equestrian arena. 

The arena was the culmination of a dream, a lot 

of planning, grant writing, preparation and hard 

work but it all became a reality when the club was 

successful on securing $86,806 from the Queensland 

Government Get Playing Places and Spaces 

funding program. 

This, along with an additional $23,500 from 

Toowoomba Regional Council for which the club 

had to match half through its own contributions, 

and $10,000 from Progressive Community Crows 

Nest which exists due to the generosity of the 

Crows Nest and Highfields Heritage Bank branches, 

the project was able to come to fruition. 

More than two-thirds of the project funding was 

spent with local contractors, suppliers and businesses, 

something the club is passionate about, 

supporting the local community. 

The club is excited about the new facility, which 

measures 120 x 100m and was designed to enable 

the participation of more than 20 different equestrian 

pursuits with cattle handling facilities to enable 

the operation of sports which involve cattle 

and bison. 

More than 155 competitors travelled from all 

over South East Queensland, including Gold and 

Sunshine Coast, Darling, Southern and Western 

Downs, Brisbane and Burnett Regions. 

More than 345 runs later, winners were determined 

in the novice, junior and juvenile sections. 

Revenue generated from the campdraft will be 

used to pay for the construction of the new toilet 

and shower block which has been made successful 

again through funding from the Get Playing Places 

and Spaces program and Toowoomba Regional 

Council Sport and Recreation funding. 

This new ablutions block will allow the club to 

expand offering weekend schools, instructional 

days, competitions and offer facilities to hire for 

other equestrian clubs, community and sporting 

groups. 

In conjunction with the campdraft, the club also 

held an official opening of the facility with Deb 

Frecklington, Member for Nanango, Cr Paul Antonio, 

Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council, 

Cr Geoff McDonald and Jay Wehlow from Sport 

and Recreation Queensland Government present. 

Cutting of the ribbon and unveiling of a plaque 

took place between competitions. 

Toowoomba Regional 

Council has committed 

more than $96 million 

to sewerage and 

water in the 2017/18 

budget, an increase of 

more than $8 million 

compared to last year's 

budget. 

Each year, the council 

pipes 13,000 megalitres 

of water to more 

than 60,000 connections 

or water meters 

across the region, and 

the water network is 

almost 2000 kilometres 

long. 

There are 19 major 

water, wastewater and 

waste projects in the 

2017/18 budget including 

$73.2 million 

in water infrastructure 

and operations. 

The most significant 

water infrastructure 

project is the upgrade 

of the Perseverance 

Dam pump station. 

The council has committed 

$3 million to 

upgrade and replace 

the pumps and switchboards 

at Perseverance 

Dam, the second largest 

and second oldest 

storage dam in the 

Toowoomba region. 

The council will invest 

$2.9 million into upgrading 

and replacing 

water mains including 

Campbell Street in 

Oakey, $500,000, Mort 

Street in Toowoomba 

$400,000, and Campbell 

Street, Toowoomba 

$300,000. 

The completion of 

the trunk water main 

network in Hursley 

Road and Toowoomba 

Cecil Plains Road from 

Greenwattle Street to 

O'Mara Road is to be 

completed, shoring up 

supply to the burgeoning 

Toowoomba Enterprise 

Hub. Trunk water 

mains in Nass and 

Wirth Roads are another 

major project, at a 

cost of $2.1 million. 

The council will also 

undertake community 

consultation and start 

works to connect the 

community of Hodgson 

Vale to the Toowoomba 

supply. 


$2.3 million 

to the Bedford Street 

landfill vertical expansion 

(stage 1). 


Mayor Paul Antonio Crows Nest Pony Club 

president Cassie O'Brien and Member for 

Nanango Deb Frecklington. 

The club wishes to thank its sponsors for the 

ACA campdraft New Hope Group, Specialist 

Sales, Rick Zeller Livestock, RCK Accountants, 

Clay and Roz Thorpe Plumbing Services, Rhino 

Machinery Hire, Grand Old Crow Hotel, Crows 

Nest Soft Drinks and Hip Pocket Workwear. 

It also wishes to thank the cattle donors, transporters 

and members who contributed to the success 

of the event. 

The club’s next major event is a two-day competition, 

including campdrafting, show jumping 

and gymkhana events to be held on July 8 and 9. 

• If you are interested in joining the club, participating 

in schools, clinics or events contact 

president Cassie O’Brien on 0409 571 327 or Jacinta 

Willis on 0417 716 959 or email secretary@ 

crowsnestponyclub.org.au. 

Budget allocates $96m to water and waste 

This 20-year project 

will have four stages 

and will cater to the 

future waste disposal 

needs of the region. 

This project will add 

airspace to the existing 

landfill cell and extend 

the life of the facility 

a further four to five 

years based on current 

waste disposal levels. 

Small landfills are 

being replaced in the 

strategic network 

of transfer facilities 

throughout the region. 

These facilities have 

been designed to be 

safer and have significant 

environmental 

benefits over the traditional 

small rural landfills. 


$8.5 million for 

the upgrade from landfill 

to transfer facility 

at Kleinton, Cooyar, 

Evergreen and Cecil 

Plains (Stage 1). 

These improvements 

will provide greater 

opportunities for recycling 

and resource 

recovery, whilst also 

enhancing management 

of general waste. 

CLEARING SALE 

442 O’Connor Road, Haden 

Saturday, 29th July, 2017 @ 10am 

Sale Date: Monday, January 25, 2016 

FARM PLANT & MACHINERY:- Ford 6610 with loader, forks, bucket, 

blade & hay spears (8064hrs), Fiat 580 linkage 2wd air-cab, Ford 6610 series 

3(5500hrs), M/F 504 Header with 20ft front & comb trailer with Perkins 

6354 motor, Napier 695 28 plate offset,Chamberlin Combine S/F, Howard 

9 tyne Chisel Plough with sweeps,19 tyne Curly Tyne Cultivator, Gehl 

1 tonne Mixer, Series 2 Connor Shea 14 run Combine, Kuhn GA 300GM 

rotary rake, New Holland 317 Baler, New Holland 469 Haybine with 

new bolt on knife & fingers, Vermer 5041 Silage round baler, Vicon Fert 

spreader, Page H/D slasher, Stump Jump harrows, 3 x Tyre rollers 10-15ft, 

3 x Hay Trailers, Diamond Harrows, Boomless Spray with roller pump, 36ft 

Boom Spray with Piston Pump, 20ft Pencil Auger B&S Mtr on wheels, 30ft 

8” Auger 12hp Briggs, New Holland 469 Haybine for parts, Old Sunshine 

Header, Old 4ft Slasher, Homemade Trailing Irrigator, Old V Bottom grain 

Bin, 2 x 3tnne Grain feeder Bins, Southern Cross Trailing irrigator-Old 

GENERAL SUNDRIES:- Qnty C-Section, Z Purlins, Gates, Qty Roofing 

Iron, Flashing, Wire Yard cable x 12 rolls, Shed Trusses, 1 tnne Hopper 

Bin, Poly Water troughs,1000 gallon Galv tank, 2 x Round Bale feeder, 

Mxd Hay feeders, 2 x Quad-bike spray tanks, Hand Cement Mixer, Drum of 

Buttress, Steel Post’s, Curly Tynes, Chiesel Plough spares, Large Sweeps, 

6 x Bath tubs, Bore casing, Barb Wire, 500gallon Poly Tank, Rubber Tyre 

feeders, 2 x Stock Crates 16ft x 7’6, Qnty Pvc Pipe, 7 x New H/Duty Tie 

Downs, Qnty Scrap Steel, Poly pipe, Qnty Bird/Chook Pens, Large Quanity 

of Tools & Sundries too much to mention. 

OUTSIDE VENDORS WELCOME – Catering On Site 

Cash & Approved Cheque on Sale day 

Bid Card System – Photo ID Required 

For Photo’s & Inquiries Contact selling Agents for Details 

David O’Sullivan 0412 501 116 Paul O’Sullivan 0400 910 088 

osullivanauctions@bigpond.com.au 

Tribute and fund raising auto show 

A tribute and family fundraising auto show 

will to be held on Saturday, July 8, for Senior 

Constable Brett Forte. 

All categories of vehicles will be on show 

classic, muscle, hotrod, ratrod, modern and 

vintage. The venue is Toowoomba Showgrounds 

and runs from 1pm to 5.30pm. It is 

drug and alcohol free. Entry is by donation 

and hosted by Toowoomba’s Ole Skool Krome. 

Contact 0407 951 755. 

NO RESERVE 

COLLECTABLES AUCTION 

A/C: Eddie & Thelma Colthup Collection 

Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 9.30am 

7191 New England Highway, Crows Nest Queensland 

SEPARATORS: (approx 20) Aktiebolacet, International, Alfa Laval no1, Alfa Laval 106, Alfa Laval 

24, Lister, Baltic, Alfa Laval 100, Daisy, & more, (some very rare separators mostly all restored) 

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shut the gate, peters ice cream, Bex, Belarus tractor (light up), Yanmar tractor (light up), Pilsener, brass 

plaques. 

TIMBER BOX ENDS: (Coopers, Shell, Plume, Golden Fleece, Whisky, salt, matches, and more, 

quality box ends in great condition, hard to find) 

MOTORBIKE & TRACTOR: 1953 AJS 350 model 16MS (spring frame) motor bike, International 

Case 234 rops with 5ft slasher. 

COLLECTABLES: Horse drawn implements (ploughs, scufflers, scarifiers, tractor seats, barb wire 

collection, corn crackers, cast iron cream tester, tool displays, biscuit barrels, enamel ware, toys, 

padlocks, Crown no 8 stove, advertising boxes, oven doors, milk cans, mouse traps, hanging scales, 

international grinder, mincers, planes, cross cut saw, butter churns, lanterns, camera, razors, pipes, 

Melotte stand, axes, adzes, picks, windmill, apple peelers, Kookaburra stove, rabbit traps, washing 

machine, barware, jacks, carbine lights, badges, cap guns, bottles, Seatly p670 boat, gal tubs, insulators, 

blacksmith made tools, rayburn pump, sythes, cast pots, wooden pulleys, steel wheels, drill collection, 

walking stick planter, blow torches, mower sharpeners, pocket knifes, whiskey figurines, typewriters, 

demijohns, tap collection, PNG artifacts, advertising tins, miners lights, coat hangers, tools, kitchenalia, 

yolks, tin toys, glass washboard, lanterns, national safe, gramophone, mantle clocks, glass rolling pins, 

thimbles, taps, timber wall phone, horse statues, model engines, whiskey jugs, irons, bronze tiger, 

display cabinets, ashtrays, radios, jacks, tin wheelbarrow, clothes trolley, timber pulleys, suit cases, 

trunks, salt and pepper shakers, books, steel horse collar, horns, tobacco tins, bottle openers, shoe makers 

items, glass floats, kettles, sporting equipment, army, horse gear, drill press, railway lamps, broad axe, 

boot scrapers, lucerne cutter, Hornsby blow torch, and lots more 1000’s of rare and collectable items, 

some will be sold in larger lots. 

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athletics 

HIGHFIELDS PARKRUN: Congratulations 

Highfields parkrunners. An outstanding 20 personal 

best times were smashed this week. 

Matthew Lewis, Isaak Brew, Ian Wickham, 

Steve Donald, Shamus Garmany, Lucy Thompson, 

Angie Nichols, Dick Steel, Michael Marsh, 

Jason Hopgood, Tristan Smith, Jackie Cash, Angela 

Sanderson, Angela Clarry, Ann Newcomb, Carlie 

Kuhz, Melanie Salisbury, Jeremy Coverdale, 

Sienna Schmaling and Derek Ward all made the 

most of our end-of-month pacer week and shaved 

time off their records. There were also a few close 

calls, so we are hopeful to see even more titles fall 

at July pacer week, July 29. 

We also celebrated the outstanding achievement 

of Mark Cameron-Davies, who reached his milestone 

100 parkruns. His commitment to parkrun 

is phenomenal and we are always proud to have a 

Highfields member tick over to their next achievement. 

We also recognised Annemarie Lyons as 

our Parkrunner of the Month for her commitment 

and the positive energy that she brings to Kratzke 

Oval. 

We also welcomed in 10 newcomers to our 

course, and received feedback from one parkrun 

Stargazer that we are the friendliest people yet. 

Thank you to all our parkrunners, and especially 

our volunteers Jason Mears, Steve Chapman, Muriel 

Garrod, Sue O’Connell, Alison Towner, Martin 

Hogg, Lydia Fleming, Zoe Burke, Nick Clarry, 

Greg Jones, Sally Steel, Megan Hosking, Hannah 

Winter and Ruby Anlezark for helping out and 

making our newbies feel welcome. A huge thanks 

too to our three pacers for getting involved and 

helping people achieve their amazing results this 

week. 

Male placings: William Wade (SM25-29) was first 

over the line in a very quick 18:27 - a pace of 3:42/km! 

Sean Greenacre (VM45-49) was second over the 

line in 20:23 but has been first to finish on 11 

previous occasions. Matthew LEWIS (SM20-24) 

rounded out the top three closely behind Sean in 

20:27. 

Female placings: Lucy Thompson (JW10) 

was first (19th overall) over the line in 25:53 in 

her first time in 17 appearances. Angie Nichols 

(VW35-39) was second (21st overall) over the 

line in 25:56 with Hannah Winter (SW30-34) 

following in third (27th overall) at 27:50. 

The three highest age grades were recorded by: 

Isaak Brew (JM11-14) 74.82 per cent for the time 

20:27 (4th overall). Logan Leerentveld (JM10) 

72.88 per cent for the time 22:26 (7th overall). 

Sean Greenacre (VM45-49) 70.65 per cent for the 

time 20:23 (second overall.) 

Keen to get in to running? Why not join in - we 

are a friendly bunch! 

Register at parkrun.com.au/highfields and we 

will see you at Kratzke Oval at 7am every Saturday. 

It’s not that cold once you get moving. - Hannah 

Winter. 

rifle shooting 

CROWS NEST - GOOMBUNGEE: June 

24 - Despite club members competing at the National 

Queens competition at Belmont this week, 

we still managed 21 shooters at 300 yards. 

Conditions were good and some good scores 

posted. 

F Standard: David B. 124.10, Shawn B. 122.6, 

Rick V. 118.6, Neil A. 116.7, Rod D. 115.5, John 

L. 112.5, Ray O. 111.3, Alex A. 109.5 (V) Scotty 

D. 105.9, Margot R. 104.3, Perry A. 102.3. 

F Open: Beth C. 125.10, Big Brownie 122.8, 

Trevor V. 115.9. 

Target rifle: John G. 104.15, Nikk E. 100.5, 

Dennis B - 99.4, Fred W - 83.5, Darryll M - 79.1, 

Robert F - 75.2, Paul O - 36. Retired second range. 

July . 1 - 21 shooters including members from 

DDRC at 400yards. 

F standard Glenn E 122.6, Neil A 121.7, Rod D 

118.7, Shawn B 117.5, Margot R. - 115.4, Rick V. 

- 115.3, John L. - 112.5, Perry A. - 104.2, Scotty D. 

104, Alex A. - 97.2 (v) 

F open Mrs O. - 124.9, Beth C - 122.8, Trevor 

V. - 116.6. 

Target rifle John G. 103.14, Max B. 103.7, Rob 

M. - 102.6 (v) Shane K. 102.5 (v), 

Nikk E. 101.6, Dennis B 97.4, Darryll M. 92.2, 

Rob F. 58. 

Next week is 500 yards and target up for a 12.30 

start. For those who would like to come try long 

range target shooting a club rifle is available and 

coaching provided. 100 yard zero range is available 

by appointment only. Contact Dave Ph 0427 

399 347, Nikk, Ph 0488 081 839, or Ashley 0407 

374 378. 

bowls 

DDLBA: Congratulations to C. Kennedy, R. 

Eddie and J. Slattery, Drayton, on winning the 

DDLBA championship triples at Toowoomba 

Bowls Club, runners-up S. Jensen, T. Thomas 

and V. Mahony, North Toowoomba. Equal thirds 

were D. Allison, G. Siebenhausen and S. Chard, 

and L. Mott, J. Baldock and S. McManus, North 

Toowoomba. 

Could the district sides players who have shirts 

please return them as soon as possible to selection 

chairperson Theresa or your club secretary. 

Clubs participating in the champion of club 

championship singles are South Toowoomba, 

Drayton, West Toowoomba, North Toowoomba, 

Pittsworth, Millmerran and Toowoomba. You are 

requested to be in attendance by 8.30am for roll 

call at South Toowoomba club on Tuesday, July 4. 

Good bowling to all our club representatives 

participating in the C of C events. - Margaret 

Morris. 

table tennis 

CROWS NEST: June 26 - Fixtures. Hampton 

(6) J. Kahler 2, S. Black 2, L. Taylor 0 def Whichello 

(5) M. Macdonald 3, R. Kelk 1 and P. Greaves 1. 

Crows Nest (4) B. Kahler 2, Kurt Macdonald 1 def 

Ravensbourne (3) S. Murphy 2, Kearin Macdonald 

1 and Don Macdonald 0. - Joy Bretz. 

bowls 

TOOWOOMBA CITY: July 5 - 12.30pm 

club or self-selected triples. Have your name in by 

11.30am (phone 4639 2273) and arrive by 12.15pm 

to allow teams to be finalised. Sheet open. Office 

roster D. Irvine. Bar roster J. Castles. Office opens 

at 11am with the phone attended from that time. 

On the fourth Wednesday of each month for members 

it is club selected. Visiting teams are welcome 

and may play as a team. Ladies are welcome to 

play any Wednesday. 

July 7 - 5pm. The usual social night. Coaching 

is on Tuesdays 2pm – 3.30pm. Roll-ups welcome. 

Coaching for club members is free. Tuition for 

members of other clubs will require a small fee. 

July 9 - Retire Invest (RI) $300 day – 12:30pm 

start. July 16 - Laser Electric jackpot pairs 1pm 

start. Jackpot $650. 

Results: Wednesday winners R. Borey, K. Hansell, 

D. Schultz. Congratulations to B. Wright, J. 

Gooderham and J. Moulden on winning the Retire 

Invest (RI) $300 day. Competition results: Mixed 

pairs J. Weir, J. Brighton d. D. Irvine, J. Irvine 

July 8 - Competition call: 12.30pm championship 

pairs J. Cosgrove, R. Griffin v. J. Weir, W. 

Seidel. July 15 - 12.30pm A grade singles R. Moor 

v. J. Weir. Marker B. Wright. July 19 - 12.30pm 

senior singles R. Moor v. R. Townsend. Marker 

T.B.A. July 26 - 12.30pm Wednesday, B grade 

singles final B. Humphrey v. D. Schultz. Marker 

T.B.A. August 2 - 12 30pm seniors singles final 

winner Moor/Townsend v. winner Davis/Cosgrove. 

August 5 - 12.30pm mixed pairs W. Tedford, 

K. Beanham v. J. Weir, J. Brighton. 

Championship triples R. Townsend, J. Doherty, 

B. Humphrey v. K. Gleeson, J. Cosgrove, R. Griffin. 

August 12 - Championship triples S. Hazzard, 

B. Merrell, K. McLeod v. D. Davis, W. Tedford, J. 

Weir. August 16 - 12.30pm Novice singles final 

R. Smith v. .J Castles. August 19 - A grade singles 

final winner Moor/Weir v. R. Smith. 

RDO teams to play at Drayton 10.30am Saturday, 

July 8 Team 1 W. Telford, M. Keppel, J. 

Brighton. Team 2 D. Lucas, C. Theodosis, C. Clifford. 

Team 3 R. Zimmerle, D. Irvine, J. May. Team 

4 M. Bianchi, B. J. King, S. Martin. 

RDO teams to play at Souths 10.30am Saturday, 

July 22 Team 1 J. Weir, E. Marshall, D Wall. Team 

2 B. J. King, D. Irvine, K Beanham. Team 3 D. 

Lucas, S. Cook, J Irvine. Team 4 R. Griffin, M. 

Frappell, W. Seidel. 

RDO teams to play at Norths 10.30am Saturday, 

July 29: Team 1 R. Borey, C. Theodosis, E. Marshall. 

Team 2 M. Bianchi, B. Humphrey, S. Martin. 

Team 3 J. Cosgrove, M Keppel, J. Irvine. Team 4 

R. Griffin, B. Borey, C. Clifford. Please advise selectors 

ASAP if unavailable to play. - Rob Borey. 

CROWS NEST: June 21 - Social bowls won 

by Jim Walcroft, Esbert Ehrlich and Ian Prodger, 

runners-up Trevor Gillies and Roger Brashaw. 

June 17 - Club pairs Trevor Gillies and Shane 

Case d. Kerry Lovell and Ben Ruwoldt. 

June 21 - Final of club triples Tony Collins, 

Dennis Russell and Pat Knowles d. Kerry Lovell, 

Ray Weis and Mick Chandler. 

June 25 - Annual visit to Esk Bowls Club was 

played with the usual friendly rivalry and good humour. 

Many thanks to the President and members 

of Esk for making our contingent so welcome, and 

for a most enjoyable day of bowls. 

The 2017 pennant season will soon be upon us, 

so we’re chasing members who would like to be 

in our squad. Names on noticeboard please asap. 

The annual presentation of trophies is planned 

for Saturday, July 29. More details soon. 

July 9 - Meats and More afternoon. July 16 - 

President and members’ day. July 23 - club sponsored 

mixed. July 30 - Life members’ day. 

July 9 - Management committee meeting 

9.30am in the clubhouse. August 6 - Annual general 

meeting. - Gary Baker. 

TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: July 7 - 

Competition cal B grade singles J. Brighton v. J. 

May. Marker H. Moore. July 14 - Competition call 

J. Gooderham v. S. Martin. Play or forfeit. Cards 

called 9.15 play 9.30. 

July 4 - Team for Cambooya Tuesday, G. 

Reedy, J. Gooderham, C. Mason, B. Jones. 

Team for Millmerran Wednesday, August 2 - J. 

Brighton, N. Apelt, J. Gooderham, J. Irvine. 

Team for Pittsworth Thursday, August 17 - 

J. May, S. Martin, J. Gooderha,. J. Irvine. 

Reminder that our fundraiser is on Friday, July 28. 

Half-yearly subs are now due. - Helen Moore. 

CROWS NEST LADIES: Winners last week 

were Vicki Horsburgh, Veronice Gillies and lead 

was shared with Paisley Mathieson and Michelle 

Edser. Trophy prizes will continue to be awarded 

next week. Names in between noon and 12.15pm 

for a 12.30pm start. Two games of 10 ends for just 

$5 with afternoon tea and free raffle. 

Men and visitors most welcome. Free coaching 

also available from myself as past accredited 

coach. The club farewells past member, the late 

Peggy Kelly. - Therese Smith. 

NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Social 

three bowl pairs G. Siebenhausen/H. Gscheidle 

v. S. Bool/F. Dornbusch. M. Wilds/D. Clark v. J. 

Mitchell/J. Leerentveld. G. Doherty/K. Davis v. 

S. Morrow/D. Allison. Winners (lowest winning 

score) Sarah and Dawn. Social and competition 

for tomorrow, Wednesday, 9.30am. Consistency 

singles semi-final V. Mahony v. D. Clark. Marker 

F. Dornbusch. Umpire J. Mitchell. The final of 

consistency and A grade singles will be held on 

July 12. Congratulations to our members representingDDLBA 

in the Quad Masters Challenge 

at Coorparoo on Sunday, July 30 - T. Thomas, C. 

McLatchey, V. Mahony, S. McManus, J. Baldock, 

J. Allen-Best. Good luck to our club champions in 

the DDLBA Champion of Champions pairs starting 

Tuesday, July 11, at Drayton - C. McLatchey 

and T. Thomas. 

Committee meeting tomorrow in the afternoon. 

Requesting badges of competition winners that 

need stars added to bring tomorrow urgently and 

hand to secretary Jan. 

Cam King's president's mixed day on Saturday, 

July 15. Names on men's white board. Games 

starting at 10am. Nominations closing July 7. 

Roster this Friday- Team 4 L. Mott, J. Barnes, 

J. Leerentveld, B. Brown. - Reynelde Bradford. 

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the Feeling 

HITS FROM THE 

60s, 70s & 80s 

Music you Grew Up 

with and Never grew 

tired of listening to! 

CROWS NEST BOOTSCOOTERS 

FIRST LESSON FREE!! 

Each Saturday 1.30pm 

Great Fun 

Great Exercise 

Great Music 

Easy 

Dances 

Starting 

Now! 

DANCE CLASSES 

Crows Nest Lutheran Church Hall 

New England Highway, Crows Nest 

All enquiries Vivian 0407 928 995 

EDUCATION SERVICES 

ADULT CLASSES 

MATHS AND ENGLISH PROGRAM 

It’s how you learn 

Improves skills for work & life 

Instructor: Tricia Robinson 

P: 4638 8639 M: 0418 731 005 

HEALTH and WELLBEING 

HEALTH and WELLBEING 

SLEEP APNOEA 

TESTING AVAILABLE 


DRUG STORES 

more than just low prices 

2-4 Plaza Circle Highfields P: 4615 5600 

LEGAL SERVICES 

Gina Duncan 

Lawyers 

• Based in Highfields 

• Servicing all local areas 

• Providing general legal advice 

• Will travel to you 

Please contact Gina on 

P: 0428 274 876 

E: brandydduncan@outlook.com 

LEGAL SERVICES 

NEWSAGENCY 

Crows 

Nest NEWS 

SERVICE & CONVENIENCE 

• Stationery Supplies • Lotto 

• Landbrokes Agent 

• Magazines • Fastway dropoff 

• Agent for Knights Dry Cleaners 

15 Curnow Street, Crows Nest 

P: 4698 1301 F: 4698 2097 

OPTOMETRIST 

NEXT VISIT 

JULY 10 and 24 

Hours: 

Mon-Fri 

5.30am-5.30pm 

Sat & Sun 

5.30am-1.00pm 

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS 

PASSPORT PHOTOS * 

WHILE YOU WAIT 

*Government Approved 


DRUG STORES 

more than just low prices 

2-4 Plaza Circle Highfields P: 4615 5600 

PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 

TerryWhite Chemmart Highfields 

Highfields Rd, Highfields. 

Ph: 4615 4426 

• Shop local • Eat local 

• Spend local • Enjoy local 

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 

BUSINESSES WHERE YOU 

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PET CREMATIONS 

REAL ESTATE 

REAL ESTATE, VALUATION 

& ADVISORY 

• Obligation-Free Appraisals 

• Marketing to suit all budgets 

• Sales Strategy tailored to your Lifestyle 

• Local, Experienced, Brilliant Service 

• Residential & Rural Sales 

• Helping you make the right move 

TAXI SERVICES 

TOURS and TRAVEL SERVICE 

NZ 

GARDEN 

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Amy Makim 

Sales & Marketing 

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modern coach travel, 4 star accommodation, 

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Bookings & Enquiries 4696 1857 

For tour details visit www.getawaytours.com.au 

TOURS and TRAVEL SERVICE 

Charter Coaches 

Crows Nest, Qld. 

Airconditioned & seatbelted 

coaches & minibuses 

We’re local but can take you anywhere! 

LOCAL SCHOOL BUS RUNS 

servicing Crows Nest State School 

plus 

Fundraisers Transfers 

Social,Sporting, School, Kindy 

& Special Interest Groups 

07 4698 1800 I 0429 629 729 

fax 07 4698 1441 

jakertie@supernerd.com.au 


EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT 


Eat Circle 

MARKET 

Opening 

Saturday, August 5 

from 1pm 

Plaza Circle Shopping 

Centre Carpark 

– Stallholders invited – 

Contact George or Christina 

0477 041 436 

RSA 

Ravensbourne Sporting Association 

3217 Esk-Hampton Highway Ravensbourne 

New to the area? 

Looking for a 

social outing? 

Haven’t played 

tennis in years? 

Come along and join us for social 

tennis on Friday evenings and 

Sunday afternoons 

• Memberships currently 

‣ Full Membership: $85 pa or pro rata 

‣ Associate Members: $20.00 

‣ Junior Members: Nominated school age 

children of full members, No Fee 

• All members to be 

‣ Registered with Tennis Qld 

‣ Fully Insured Tennis Australia 

‣ Given key to courts 

‣ Unlimited free use of the courts 

‣ Hire courts $10/hr for a group 

‣ Take guests at $5.00 per head. 

Full membership provides free access 

to courts and covers personal insurance 

while engaged in Sporting Association 

activities. 

• Private & Group coaching available 

Contact Maree 46978152 

ravensbournesportingassoc@gmail.com 

June 26 Vivian Anderson 

June 27 Hunter Yaxley 

June 29 Brandon Melvin 

Brayden Stark 

July 1 Evan Jack-Sandrey 

July 2 Lauren Roberts 

July 4 Max Carpenter 

July 6 Lewis Jenkinson 

July 7 Peter Holman 

If your name is listed here, you are 

entitled to receive a Heritage Bank birthday 

gift pack on presentation of this coupon at the 

Heritage Bank in either Highfields or Crows Nest. 

To register a birthday, send the name, address, 

phone number and birth date to 

High Country Herald 

PO Box 242, Highfields or email 

herald@highcountrynews.net.au 

Crows Nest 

& Highfields 

EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT 

Crows Nest Caravan Park 

Restaurant 

FRIDAY 

and 

SATURDAY 

6pm for 6.30pm start 

Ph: 4698 1269 

Open 10am-4pm Daily 

Vintage Cars, Trucks and 

Tractors, Billy Tea & Damper, 

Ambulance and Fire Museums 

4696 6309 

BYO 

$20 

p/head 

Run entirely by 

Volunteers 

73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS 

www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au 

Bush Poets Breakfast 

Paul Fleming 

Russell Plunkett 

Sunday, July 16 – 8.00-9.30am 

at Crows Nest Showgrounds 

Cost: $10 (includes breakfast) 

Join us for a morning of humorous and 

traditional Australian poetry 

Organised by the Crows Nest Australia Day Committee 

Enquiries Paul Fleming 07 4698 1056 

CROWS NEST 

COUNTRY MUSIC 

CONCERT 

Saturday, July 15 

7.30pm - 10.30pm 

Crows Nest Community & RSL Centre 

Featuring Ged & Trudy Hintz 

and Laura Downing 

Tickets $20 (includes Supper) 

Tables of 8-10 can be reserved for 

presold tickets 

Tickets available at Chic Shoe Store, 

Crows Nest or at the door 

Camping available at Showgrounds 

powered site $15 or unpowered $10 

– Walk ups welcome – 

Enquiries and bookings for camping 

Paul Fleming 07 4698 1056 

Organised by the Crows Nest Australia Day Committee 

JOIN LIONS IN HIGHFIELDS 

• Are you interested in volunteer programs, 

community service and making our world a 

better place? 

• Would you like to meet new people and 

establish a new network? 

• And, at the same time, have fun doing it? 

Lions Clubs International (LCI) offers 

community members these opportunities 

and every new Lion means two more 

hands to help support the community. 

CLASSES and TUITION 

KINDERMUSIK CLASSES 

• MUMS • BUBS 

• TODDLERS • KINDY KIDS 

Call Leisa 0488 776 565 

www.leisasmusicplace.com.au 

CARAVANS and MOTORHOMES 

2007 Jayco Poptop Destiny 

• 15ft 

• Single axle 

• New battery 

• New tyres 

• Air con 

• TV 

• Microwave 

Excellent condition - REDUCED TO $18,000 

Contact 0438 384 355 

GARDENING and PLANTS 

PLANTS IN 

HIGHFIELDS 

0403 538 277 

Outdoor Shrubs • Trees • Indoor Plants 

See www.plantsintoowoomba.com 

MOTOR VEHICLES 

2003 MERCEDES C180 

KOMPRESSOR CLASSIC 

96,000kms - Petrol - One Toowoomba 

owner - Auto - Reg. to November 2017 

Phone 0432 371 230 

POSITIONS VACANT 

$11,000 

neg. 

MAYNARD WELDING 

VACANCIES: QUALIFIED WELDER 

& JUNIOR LABOURER /APPRENTICE 

Manufacturing and repairing farm equipment, 

livestock truck crates, building feedlot pens 

and livestock yards, building and erecting 

sheds as well as general repair work and 

fabrication of various equipment 

– Workshop and on site work – 

Above Award Wages Paid 

Ph: 07 4692 1278 / 0488 921 278 

Email: may_weld@yahoo.com.au 

Restaurant requires 

– COOK – 

or couple – cook and waitress 

Buffet – a-la-carte – Pizza – Chinese 

Accommodation available if required 

Remuneration package discussed at interview 

Ph 07 4698 1269 for interview 

• EARLY CHILDHOOD 

TEACHER/DIRECTOR 

• TEACHER AIDES 

• PART TIME POSITIONS 

Little Possum Crows Nest EEC 

Kindergarten program 

5 days a fortnight 

– OPENING SOON – 

Ph: 0428 304 606 

fgpmoreton@gmail.com 

JOBS AT council 

Toowoomba Regional Council administers a diverse 

range of community services to a region rich in 

resources and opportunities. Sympathetic to the work 

life balance, Council offers stable and expanding 

employment options to its approximately 1800 employees. 

LAKE COOBY PERMANENT FULL-TIME 

Ranger – Bushland Parks 

Contact Dean Menzies on 0407 633 435 within 

business hours for more information. 

TOOWOOMBA PERMANENT PART-TIME 

Administration Officer 

Contact Naomi Ott on 07 4688 6923 

for more information. 

MT KYNOCH 

PERMANENT FULL-TIME 

Assistant Water Treatment Operator 

Contact David Frizzell on 07 4688 6266 for more 

information. 

Closing 5pm Monday, 17 July 2017 

To find out more about this position, 

please visit our website – 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs 

Brian Pidgeon – Chief Executive Officer 

To find out more details, 

please call 131 872 or 

visit www.tr.qld.gov.au 

POSITIONS VACANT 

POSITION VACANT 

CLEANER 

Must have vehicle 

Crows Nest Meatworks 

0447 143 149 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

HAMPTON STORE 

Takeaway, Groceries, 

Newspapers & Post Service 

Are you looking for a 

new challenge in life 

and always wanted 

to own your own 

business? 

Hampton Store offers you 

a great opportunity to be 

an important part of the 

community as well as a 

place for travellers to stop. 

Expressions of interest sought: 

PHONE 4543 8616 

or visit 1 Hampton Rd, Hampton 

WORSHIP TIMES and MEETINGS 

Presbyterian Church 

GEHAM 

2 nd & 4 th Sundays - 9.30am 

MERINGANDAN at Lilyvale Oval 

HIGHFIELDS-NORTH EASTERN DOWNS LIONS CLUB 

invites you to take the first step towards membership today. 

Contact membership chair Murray Choat 0488 793 803 

1 st & 3 rd Sundays - 9.30am 

to find out where the next meeting will be. 

Contact: 4632 4879 or 0407 171 024 

18 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - JULY 4, 2017 To advertise phone 4615 4416 

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BUY and SELL 

BUY and SELL 

QUALITY 

FURNITURE 

WHITEGOODS 

ANTIQUES 

COLLECTABLES 

SEARCHERS 

END 

Phone 

4634 7011 

FIREWOOD 

A1 

FIREWOOD 

IRONBARK 


Meringandan 

Crows Nest 

ALL AREAS 

Immediate delivery 

0408 716 147 

HIGHFIELDS 

FIREWOOD 

Delivered to 

areas north of 

Toowoomba 

0409 874 634 

or 4698 1395 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY: 

BYES: 

HIGHFIELDS 

FLORIST 

Tel/Fax 

4615 5056 

www.highfieldsflorist.com.au 

Crows Nest 

Blooms and 

Bouquets 

Your 

local 

florist 

Amy Randall 

THE GRAND OLD CROW 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Last week’s score: 8 

Progressive score: 142 

Barry Robinson 

Crows 

Nest NEWS 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Knights 

Last week’s score:8 


FLORIST 

0402 186 270 

FOR SALE 

ELITE 

PORTABLES 

Buildings & Granny 

Flats. 

Affordable solutions 

Wide range/sizes 

0427 006 022 

eliteportables.com.au 

FOR SALE 

CONTAINERS 

• SALES 

• RENTALS 

• MOVES 

Will buy or move your 

old container 

0412 543 365 

From $2200 to $2500 

(better condition) 

Free delivery 

in coverage area. 

VARGOLA 

MANUAL 3m x 4m 

$500 

DISPLAY FURNITURE 

Black glass dining table, 

6 chairs, matching buffet, 

coffee table, TV unit. 

Beige fabric 2½ + 2 

seater lounges. 

0405 131 517 

HENS 

Free 

Range 

First year laying 

$3 each 

0427 965 398 

FOR SALE 

• SQUATTERS 

CHAIRS 

• SAW HORSES 

• MYNAH BIRD 

TRAPS 


Mens Shed 

Richard 0412 687 338 

or Tim 0412 530 077 

GARAGE SALES 

HIGHFIELDS 

Palmer Drive 

FRIDAY and 

SATURDAY 

7.30am to 2pm 

Baby items, books, 

bric-a-brac, CDs, china, 

clothing, craft items, 

DVDs and toys 

GARDENING and 

LANDSCAPE SERVICES 

TOP SOIL - GRAVEL 

DECOMPOSED GRANITE 

Rhino Machinery Hire 

• Bobcats • Excavators 

• Slashing 

Ryan - 0409 721 778 

PLANTS 

FOR SALE 

38 HARTWIG ST 

GOOMBUNGEE 

Footy Tipping 

Competition 

2017 - ROUND 18 - JULY 7 TO 9 

• Roosters v Rabbitohs 

• Panthers v Sea Eagles • Storm v Eels 

• Bulldogs v Knights 

• Broncos • Cowboys • Dragons • Raiders • Sharks • Tigers 

• Titans • Warriors 

Doug Leicht 

Bait and Tackle 

Rabbitohs 

Panthers 

Eels 

Bulldogs 

Plaza Circle 



Paul Reedy 



Thor Vallmuur 



Roosters 

Panthers 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Katie Spies 



LAND FOR SALE 

LARGE 

RURAL 

RESIDENTIAL 

BLOCKS 

17 blocks 

available 

10 mins to 

Toowoomba 

Priced from 

$195,000 

Call Mark 

0412 599 2822 

LOST and FOUND 

FOUND 

2 x QUEEN SIZE 

DOONAS 

left at 


Laundromat 

0450 251 813 

PETS and 

PET SERVICES 

HORSE RUG REPAIRS 

Dog rugs from $15 

Crows Nest 

0468 993 886 

Matthew Bartkowski 


Garden Centre 

Greg Daley 



PETS and 

PET SERVICES 

Gillies Pet 

Feeding 

Service 

Highfields & 

Cabarlah 

We feed, water 

& check that your 

pets are ok at 

your home while 

you are away. 

You must supply 

your own food. 

100% reliable, 

looking for a 

permanent client 

base 

PH: 4696 6373 

PLANS and DRAFTING 

PLANS & DRAFTING 

for building work 

Local Service 

petersplans@live.com 

QBCC No: 55773 

Phone 

0428 978 144 

RESULTS 

ROUND 17 

Eels 13 d Bulldogs 12 

Titans 20 d Dragons 10 

Storm 42 d Broncos 12 

Sharks 44 d Roosters 12 

Sea Eagles 26 d Warriors 22 

Cowboys 31 d Raiders 18 

Tigers 33 d Knights 12 

Rabbitohs 42 d Panthers 14 



QUINALOW HOTEL 

Michael Zuyderwyk 

RURAL and 

FARM SUPPLIES 

HAY 

FOR SALE 

4 x 4 ROUND BALES 

Shedded and open 

storage. Including 

red pannicum, forage 

sorghum, oats, 

barley, lucerne, 

grassy lucerne, grass. 

Starting at $44. 

4630 0227 



WANTED 

Tractors, 

farm machinery, 

earth moving 

equipment 

and cherry 

pickers 

Dead or alive! 

Cash paid! 

0423 204 218 

GOATS 

WANTED 

will pay 

$6.50 to $7.50 

per kg 

Also old cows and 

bulls 

Crows Nest 

Meatworks 

0447 143 149 

LADDER 

1. Storm 28 

2. Sharks 24 

3. Sea Eagles24 

4. Roosters 24 

5. Broncos 22 

6. Cowboys 22 

7. Dragons 20 

8. Eels 20 

9. Panthers 16 

10. Warriors 16 

11. Rabbitohs 16 

12 Raiders 14 

13. Bulldogs 14 

14. Titans 14 

15. Tigers 10 

16. Knights 8 

Highfields Discount Drugs 

Tim Wicks 

Black Toyota 

TILT TRAY SERVICE 

MJO 

TILT 

TRAY 

FOR HIRE 

Kingsthorpe 

based 

TOWS 

$1 per km 

$80 minimum 

0412 543 365 

WANTED TO RENT 

WANTED TO RENT 

SELF CONTAINED 

GRANNY FLAT 

Male pensioner 

Cabarlah-Highfields 

+ area 

Ph: 0474 492 455 

WORK WANTED 

WORK 

WANTED 

• Handyman 

• Painting 

• Exterior house 

cleaning 

• Mowing 

No job too small. 

Very reasonable rates 

John 

0439 953 081 

Phantom Freddy 

NON-COMPETITIVE 



Josh Malaband 



Darlene Doherty 

Western Line Hotel 

Oakey 

Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 



Pete Bush Meredith Earley Mick Fry Jess Jones Kyle Fien Chris Brameld 

Highfields Ironing 

HIGHFIELDS 

Highfields Police 

& Laundry Service 

TAVERN 

Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Panthers 

Eels 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Bulldogs 

Roosters 

Panthers 

Eels 

Bulldogs 

Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 



Roosters 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Storm 

Bulldogs 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Knights 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Knights 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Eels 

Knights 















Crows Nest Police - month in review 

by Sergeant Greg Dawes 

CRIME: Between June 1 and 17, 

unknown offenders have entered a 

rural property on the New England 

Highway, Pinelands where a solar 

water pump was stolen. 

On June 9, police from the Darling 

Downs District Tactical Crime 

Squad executed a search warrant 

at an address in Perseverance Dam 

Road, Crows Nest. During the 

search a quantity of cannabis and 

drug utensils were located which 

were seized by police. A 23-yearold 

man, two 21-year-old men and 

a 21-year-old woman were issued 

Notice to Appears on charges of 

possessing dangerous drugs and 

possessing drug utensils and will be 

appearing before the Toowoomba 

Magistrates Court on July 4. 

Between June 13 and 14 unknown 

offenders have unlawfully entered 

the Toowoomba Regional Council 

Waste Facility on Kleinton School 

Road, Kleinton where a quantity of 

used batteries were stolen. Inquiries 

are continuing. 

On June 16, a 43-year-old woman 

was allegedly assaulted on a property 

at McNairn Road, Crows Nest. 

The complaint was later withdrawn. 

TRAFFIC: On June 23, a white 

Toyota utility was intercepted on the 

New England Highway, Hampton 

where the 54-year-old driver provided 

a positive breath test. A further 

test conducted returned an alleged 

reading of 0.117 per cent BAC. The 

woman was issued with an immediate 

drivers licence suspension 

and will be appearing before the 

Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 

July 4 on a charge of driving whilst 

over the middle alcohol limit but not 

over the high alcohol limit. 

On June 25, a two vehicle non-injury 

traffic crash occurred at the intersection 

of Toowoomba Road and 

Curnow Street, Crows Nest. An infringement 

notice for the offence of 

failing to give way was issued to one 

of the involved parties. 

On June 28, staff from the 

Toowoomba Road Policing Unit 

attended the Crows Nest area where 

they performed traffic enforcement 

activities. Below are their results: 

A white Holden sedan was intercepted 

on Toowoomba Road. Inquiries 

revealed that the 46-year-old 

driver had never held a drivers licence. 

The man also returned an alleged 

positive drug driving analysis. 

The man was issued with a Notice 

to Appear for offences of unlicenced 

driving and drug driving, and will 

be appearing before the Toowoomba 

Magistrates Court on August 22. 

A silver Nissan sedan was intercepted 

on Pechey-Maclagan Road, 

Groomsville. Inquiries revealed 

the vehicle was both unregistered 

and uninsured. The 37-year-old 

driver was issued with infringement 

notices for these offences and his 

registration plates confiscated and 

vehicle immobilised for a seven day 

period. 

A white Holden sedan was intercepted 

on the New England Highway, 

Pechey where the 42-year-old 

driver provided an alleged positive 

drug driving analysis. The woman 

was issued with a Notice to Appear 



August 15 for the offence of drug 

driving. 

A white Ford sedan was intercepted 


Crows Nest where the 50-year-old 


drug driving analysis. The man 





driving. 

A yellow Mazda sedan was intercepted 

on Charlotte Street, Crows 

Nest where the 42-year-old driver 

provided an alleged positive drug 

driving analysis. The man was 

issued with a Notice to Appear 




driving. 

A purple Ford sedan was intercepted 

on Toowoomba Road, 

Crows Nest where the 38-year-old 


drug driving analysis. The woman 





driving. 

A white Hyundai sedan was intercepted 


Pechey where the 26-year-old 


drug driving analysis. The man 





driving. 

During the month there were 32 

traffic infringement notices issued 

for various offences, the majority 

being for exceeding the speed limit. 

Until next time. 

If you have information for police, 

contact Policelink on 131 444 

or provide information using the online 

form 24hrs per day. 

You can report information about 

crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, 

a registered charity and community 

volunteer organisation, by 

calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 

24hrs per day. 

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