The Chin Wag November 4 2020

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Queensland’s 2020 Election results – CALLIDE Firstly, thank you to the Callide constituents who have put their trust in me and returned me to the Callide electorate as your representative. I will continue to do my very best for all of you. Being the Member for Callide means representing everybody, not just the people who support conservative politics. Many thanks to the people who helped on the polling booths, both on Saturday and in the days leading up to the Election with the early voting locations. And to all of my supporters, thank you very much. It is extremely disappointing for the LNP to be facing 4 more years in opposition. We have to move on and move forward and reflect on what went wrong to make this a better state at the next election in 2024. I will continue to do what is best for Callide and rural and regional Queensland at every opportunity. I am concerned for our coal industry and our coal fired power station workers when it is clear that the Palaszczuk government is not supportive of these industries. Once again, I thank you for your support. Please contact my office if I can be of assistance to you with any State government matters. Yours sincerely Colin Boyce MP Member for Callide FARMERS ON HIGH ALERT AS NEW PEST WAS FOUND IN CHINCHILLA ZOE BELL zoe@thechinwag.com.au For the first time in the region's history, an invasive pest called Fall Armyworm has been detected in Chinchilla, the Lockyer Valley, St George posing a threat to Queensland’s crop production. The fall armyworm has been spreading across the nation after it was first detected in January on two Torres Strait islands before it arrived on the mainland at Bamaga in February. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries principal entomologist Dr Melina Miles said southern Queensland farmers need to be on high alert. "Given fall armyworm was recently detected in the several parts of southern Queensland, growers should be watching both the level of activity in local traps and closely monitoring the vegetative state of their crops," Dr Miles said. "They can work with their entomologist to identify the signs that fall armyworm are active and to distinguish them from native armyworms. "The risk in northern NSW and central Queensland, in places like Emerald and the Darling Downs is real and growers there need to be on high alert." Dr Miles said for sorghum growers it was important to inspect the crops during the vegetative stage and not just from head emergence, particularly if traps were indicating the pest was active to the north or west of their property. She said there was still a lot to learn about the effects of the pest on Australian crops. "We've not previously seen a pest that can reduce the amount of functioning leaf area to the point where it warrants control in the vegetative stage, and that is what fall armyworm is doing - particularly in maize and sweet corn," Dr Miles said. "In the Burdekin, growers tell you that every crop of maize or sorghum they have has been affected to some extent." DAF has been working with Pacific Seeds to help provide growers with tools to manage the pest. This includes developing an integrated pest management strategy and simulating damage at varying crop stages to assist in refining the timing of control measures. Pacific Seeds summer grains agronomist Trevor Philp said farmers need to be aware of the risks. "The spread of this pest could have unknown consequences for what promises to be a strong growing season, with a La Nina event driving potentially good rainfall across Australia," Mr Philp said. "That's why we are working closely with the department to help give growers the tools to manage this invasive pest. "Currently we're simulating fall armyworm damage on corn to see when growers should be intervening to avoid detrimental damage. "This is because fall armyworm damage can look worse than it is, and we don't want growers intervening with pesticides until it's necessary to do so." The No.1 Newspaper in Chinchilla & surrounds! CONTACT US Email: news@thechinwag.com.au Office: 0411 896 004 Post: P.O. Box 226, Toogoolawah Q 4313 PAID ADVERTISING Email: advertise@thechinwag.com.au Call: 0413 22 52 01 ADVERTISING: Dugald Strachan EDITOR: Scott Strachan SUB-EDITOR: Xanthe Strachan JOURNALIST: Zoe Bell BUSINESS MANAGER: Melissa Strachan ACCOUNTS: Leanne King WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA: Savanah Aylward A publication of... This year I pledge to ... 1. Shop Local 2. Use Local 3. Eat Local 4. Enjoy Local ... and support the local businesses that support me and my community Call 0411 896 004 and advertise your business today - GREAT RATES! Advertise in The Chin Wag NOW - Call 0411 896 004 THE CHIN WAG - WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 - Page 4
CHINCHILLA DISTRICT POLICE NEWS A Police Powers and Responsibility Act search warrant was carried out at 11.45am on Tuesday, October 27 at an Evans Street address. The search warrant resulted in a 20-year-old woman charged with drug-related offences after officers uncovered and seized drug paraphernalia which included a bong, and electric grinder. She has been dealt with under the provisions of the Drugs Misuse Act. A Mitsubishi Triton with the registration number, 983WRO was stolen from the Chinchilla Motor Inn sometime between 6.30pm October 28 and 6.15am October 29. The offenders gained entry to the motel room via a sneak break and enter with offenders stealing the guest’s car keys and wallet while he was showering. The offenders returned later in the evening to steal the car. Investigations into the matter are continuing. Chinchilla Police are still urging residents to APPLIANCES Arlec heater, GC, $35 Ph 0437 799 005 Sunbeam, new, Bake and Grill oven $65 Ph 0437 799 005 BUILDING Roller doors - 3 x 8ft and 1 x 10ft with guides $200 the Lot Ph 0428 457 944 Dalby Aluminium extension ladder 20ft, GC, $120 Ph Bob 0484 675 156 Dalby CARS 1997 Ford Ute with canopy, 5speed, 6cyl, towbar, bulbar, air con, power steering $1950 Ph 0429 511 835 Ford BF XT 06 Sedan, XR6 wheels, new tyres, mechanically overhauled, new discs and pads, Munro shocks, metallic silver, 4ltr, 4sp auto, 205 000kms, cold air, 5mths rego, RWC, good throughout, $4500 Ph 0451 574 458 Coominya CAR STUFF Wrecking Ford Festiva 1996 Trio & 1997 Sedan. Too many parts to mention. Ph Eddie 0421 006 014 CARAVAN AND CAMPING 1989 Toyota Coaster Motorhome, 4cyl diesel, reg 8/21, 413 697kms, 2 single beds, solar, fridge, electric hot plate, gas mate burner, m/wave, port-a-loo, annex, automatic washing machine, crockery, cutlery etc $14 990 ono Ph 0488 955 444 chinchilla GARDEN/OUTDOOOR Ride on mower 14HP, B & S OHV, VGC, $970 ono Ph Bob 0484 675 156 Dalby HEALTH & THERAPEUTIC Anything to sell? HOME FURNISHING Old dining room hutch, in good order Ph Charlie 0415 061 674 Chinchilla area Single lift bed with massage $150 Ph 0418 623 444 Dalby 2 single beds with mattresses, timber and wrought iron frame with quality mattress, VGC, $180each Ph 0427 639 757 Single bed, VGC, $190 free sheets and pillow Ph 0437 799 005 New laundry trolley $15 Ph 0417 723 229 please make sure you hide your car keys and lock up your motel room/house/unit at all times. The vast majority of the vehicles that are stolen in Chinchilla are not ‘hot wired’ and are simply started with a key. Whether you agree with locking up or not, please get into the habit of locking your house and car, assuming that someone will be looking to sneak into anywhere that is unlocked and steal car keys that are left in an easy to see location. . For Non-urgent Crime Think Policelink, phone 131 444 or visit www.policelink.qld.gov.au If it’s an Emergency, life threatening and happening now call 000 (Triple Zero) Chinchilla HORSE & SADDLERY 4 stock saddles $400 for the pick Ph Charlie 0415 061 674 Chinchilla area Assorted horse gear Ph Charlie 0415 061 674 Chinchilla area Old time sulky Ph 0415 061 674 Chinchilla area LIVESTOCK & PRODUCE Fingerlings For Sale - Silver Perch $75 per 100, Yellow Belly $75 per 100 and Cod $75 per 50 Contact Ann 0427 276243 PETS & ACCESSORIES Cat or small dog, carry box/cage, $15 Ph 0417 723 229 Chinchilla MISCELLANEOUS Large suitcase on wheels, used once $45 Ph 0417 723 229 Chinchilla TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Anything to Sell?? WANTED/GIVEAWAY Wanted - 4 or 6 cylinder, manual or automatic sedan or hatchback, wagon or ute. Etc good running condition, unregistered ok, must drive, small issue is ok. Ph 0423 531 912 Wanted- 50 cc to 650 cc bikes, kids minibikes, any make model, older the better, also dragster pushbikes, trikes or old toys tin type. Pay cash Ph Jason 0423 531 912 Wanted - parts for Massey Ferguson tractor MF168, panels plus bikes and Ag bikes and Trikes Ph Jason 0423 531 912 Wanted – 30” rear tyres for a Fordson major, GC, or new at a cash price. Ph Jason 0423 531 912 Pay cash Wanted – caravan, usable, towable, waterproof, approx 17 ft. Will consider anything. Cheap for my daughter to live in my yard, unregistered ok. Or a campervan, unregistered must run and drive. Ph Jason 0423 531 912 Wanted Ironing person, Ph 0423 772 815 Lowood area HAPPY AND HEALTHY ART COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED ZOE BELL zoe@thechinwag.com.au Last month kindy students through to year six students across the Western Downs got their creative juices flowing by entering the Happy and Healthy drawing programs. Local community centres partnered with Origin to bring the competition to the school students and promote Queensland Mental Health Week. The week aimed to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing with t hetheme being Take Time – For Mental Health. To help break down the stigma associated with mental health and encourage our youth to express themselves creatively, students expressed in art form about ‘What makes them happy?’ After some tough decisions with such strong artwork entered, the winners of the competition have been announced. Louise Judge, the Manager of the Chinchilla Community Centre said she really enjoyed hosting the competition. “It was great to include the children and their families in a mental health discussion through this activity to share that healthy activities like going outside, spending time with family and friends, are also good for mental health,” she said. Winner Haroon and his mum Anum Afzal both agreed they got a lot out of participating in the competition. “A beautiful way to get children involved and help understand that what makes you happy and healthy is not just about food, but about going outside, spending time with family and looking for the wonders of nature, like rainbows and birds in the park,” Anum said. “I really enjoyed deciding what to draw,” Haroon said. “I did three drawings before I had one, I was really happy with and it won! “I didn’t expect to get a great bag of goodies from Origin for my art, but I was so excited when we had afternoon tea and I got my prize and spent time with other winners and my family.” The catering at the Chinchilla afternoon tea was done by six hospitality trainees who are almost at the end of their 20-week Qld Government Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program, which both members of the Chinchilla Community Centre and Origin thought was really great. Artwork from the Chinchilla competition is Pictured: Winners and Runners up currently on display at the Chinchilla library until November 6 th . Artwork from the Tara competition is currently on display at Tara Foodworks until 13th November. Full List of winners: CHINCHILLA: Humorous prize: • Reagen Widdon from NCC Early Learners, Year K-P K-P Winner • Humza Karim Chinchilla from the Community Kindergarten (CCK) K-P Runners up • Chiara (McLeod) from CCK • Haroon Ehsan from St. Joey’s • Arhem Taylor from Chinchilla State School (CSS) Grade 1-2 Winner • Pippa Smith from CSS Grade 1-2 Runners Up • Haadiya Ehsan from St Joeys • Mackenzie Smith from SS Grade Grade 3-4 winner • Lily Smith from CSS Grade 3-4 Runners up • Alexis Grace from CSS • Haly Adam from CSS Grade 5-6 • Lucy Verdon from CSS Grade Grade 5-6 Runner up • Bree Adam from CSS MILES Grade 1-2 Winner • Aleerah Mills Grade 3-4 Winner • Asher Walker Grade 5-6 Winner • Ellsy Walker TARA K-P Winner • Beau Morrissey from Meandarra Primary School K-P Runner-up • Blaze Major from The Gums Grade 1-2 Winner • Jazmine Tattam from The Gums Grade 1-2 Runner-up • Rosie Grams from Meandarra Primary School Grade 3-4 Winner • Wayan Tommas Ryan from Meandarra Primary School Grade 3-4 Runners-up • Sophia Anstice from The Gums • Daniel Bart Owen from Meandarra Primary School Grade 5-6 Dual Winners • Bryce Hughes from The Gums • Ed Thomas from Meandarra Primary School Advertise in The Chin Wag NOW - Call 0411 896 004 Pictured: Chinchilla winners and runners up Pictured: Meandarra winner and runners up THE CHIN WAG - WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 - Page 5
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