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New chapter for Highfields libraryThe countdown for the official opening of thenew Highfields library is on.With the new facility opening on Monday, September19, Toowoomba Regional Council Environmentand Community Committee PortfolioLead Cr Tim McMahon said the council was inthe process of relocating items from the existinglocation to the new facility.“It’s exciting to see we are almost ready to openthe new facility which will be home to a library,customer service centre and community meetingrooms,” Cr McMahon said.“Our team is completing the final touches on thebuilding and to ensure everything is ready to go onour first day, staff have begun moving resources.“While not officially open until September 19,residents can now borrow and return books fromthe new building, as well as access the public computersand free Wi-Fi.“Although these services will be have beenavailable from September 5 at the new library,some technology and facilities, including the communityrooms, won’t be available for the initialperiod.The current library closed its doors on August29 to enable the remainder of the books and equipmentto be moved to the new facility.“We thank the community for their patience andco-operation during this process and hope they areas excited as we are about the new facility.”To find out more, contact the council on 131 872or highfieldslibraryproject@tr.qld.gov.au.The project is funded by the Australian Government’sLocal Roads and Community InfrastructureProgram and Council’s Pandemic ResponseInvestment Program.• Highfields library official openig Monday,September 19Students and leaders mingle at industry showcaseNearly 100 people attendedthe inaugural ManufacturingIndustry Showcase event heldat Burke and Wills Hotel inToowoomba on Friday, August26Ṫhe event, hosted by theToowoomba and Surat BasinBOOK SALEFriends of the Library – HighfieldsWednesday to SaturdaySeptember 21 to 248am to 4pmat the newly-opened Highfields LibraryFiction, non-fiction, junior books,magazinesBring your own bag - fill for $54699 6519MET Phys EXERCISETHERAPYPHYSIOTHERAPYMENTAL HEALTH WEEKOCTOBER 8-16October is recognised as Mental Health month throughout anumber of Australian states. Here in Queensland, we celebrateMental Health Week between 8-16th of October. Mental Healthweek is an annual awareness initiative that promotes individualand community mental health and wellbeing and boosts theawareness of mental illness prevalence within the community.Mental health refers to one’s psychological, emotional and socialwellbeing. It influences the way we think, feel and act. It impacts theway we process stress, make choices and interact with others. Mentalhealth is important throughout all stages of life and influenced bybiological factors such as genes and brain chemistry, life experiencessuch as trauma and family history.Research suggests exercise is beneficial for managing poor mentalhealth. Exercise releases chemicals like endorphins and serotonin thatimprove your mood. It is an excuse to get outside, reducing feelings ofloneliness and isolation and put you in touch with other people. Regularexercise is proven to reduce stress and symptoms of depression andanxiety contributing to helping achieve recovery from mental healthissues.Exercise pumps blood to the brain which helps you think clearly. Itincreases the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsiblefor memory. It increases connections between the nerve cells in thebrain, improving memory and protecting you from injury and disease.How much exercise do you need? Australian guidelines recommend atleast 30 minutes of exercise of a moderate intensity on most or all daysof the week! Practising mindfulness while doing exercise will reduceyour stress and contribute to a healthy mind! Here at MET Phys, wecan provide you with an appropriate exercise program! Better yet,come join us for affordable group classes to help with motivation andsocial interactions.This is general advice, if you would like information tailored to suit yourneeds please contact your local allied health professionals at METPhys on 07 45 993 165 or come in and see us! We are just besidethe Lifeline in Highfields at Shop 1 & 2, 10517 New England highway,Highfields, 4352.metphys.com.auadmin@metphys.comShop 2 & 3,10517 New EnglandHighway, Highfields. 4352Ph: 07 4599 31654 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022Enterprise, and sponsored byJRS Manufacturing Group,gave students from WilsontonState High School, ToowoombaGrammar School, St Joseph’sCollege, St Mary’s College,TAFE and the Australian IndustryTrade College the opportunityto hear from representativesfrom key manufacturing businessesabout future career opportunities.TSBE Health and Educationgeneral manager Jaden Framesaid. TSBE was launching a newseries of events aimed at givingstudents and their parents moreinformation about career opportunitiesin local industries - inthis case in the manufacturingindustry.“The first in this new seriesfocused on manufacturing butsubsequent events will focus ondifferent career areas, such ashealth, construction and agriculture,”he said.Boeing Defence Australiaproduction capability leaderpresented some insights as akeynote speaker, talking aboutthe ground-breaking MQ-28ADavid Stilianos from Boeing was the keynote speaker at the inaugural ManufacturingIndustry Showcase event. Photograph contributedGhost Bat project which will be Academy.school in the Toowoomba regionassembled locally at the WellcampFollowing that, students were each year, events like this areAerospace and Defence able to engage with represen-very important,” Mr Frame said.Precinct.tatives from local businesses “We want to find every opportunityto inspire this cohort to re-Attendees then heard from including Obadare Group, JRSJRS Manufacturing Group CEO Manufacturing Group, Russell main locally to take up excitingJasmin Riddle about the innovativeMineral Equipment and Wag-careers.approach being taken to ners.“It will play an important roleskilling the next generation of “With more than 1,700 studentsin contributing to the region’sworkers through the JRS Skillsgraduating from high skillssolution.”Goombungee hall steel stumps280 WOODEN STUMPS REPLACEDThe Goombungee hall has been upgradedin the past 18 months, replacingwooden stumps with steel adjustablestumps, pictured, which was very muchneeded.With 280 stumps replaced, the work iscomplete and the hall is now a solid buildingwith the help of grants and funding.A Community Gaming Foundationgrant obtained by Bryan Matthews andLorraine Richter and help from Breannafrom the council was for $35,000. A furthergrant of $60,000 was obtained fromFederal Rebuilding Regional Communitywith the help of Bryan and Gary.This funding paid for the re-stumpingand other work such as two new stovesand upgraded electric wiring. Thanks toScott Myers, Barron Building and KingsHouse Removers and D.A. Smoothy fortheir time and quoting for the re-stumping.This would not have taken placewithout their help.As the upcoming elections are to beheld in September, we would like to encouragemore interested people to joinour hall committee. Some new blood andyounger people to keep the hall alive.The hall is over 100 years old and wehope it is there for another 100 years. -Bryan Matthews• Goombungee Hall could be used asan evacuation centre in distressing times.It is known that flood water in the past hasbeen up to John Street. It is possible thatthis could happen again, so a lot of housescould be in water.Want to get into shapeand can’t afford gym fees?Walk and let us pay you!!Reliable people wanted to deliver leaflets 1-2 afternoons a week(Adults & High School students preferred)Contract Rates Regular paymentsDarling DownsPamphlet DistributorsShed 2103 North St, ToowoombaPhone 4639 1986during office hours“The trusted pamphlet people”Support the localbusinesses whosupport the areawhere you live!LIVELOCALSHOPLOCALEATLOCALPLAYLOCALREADLOCALYour localcommunitynewspaperReason why:To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au• Keep the town feel soyou don’t become anationwide box chainstore
QCWA celebrates centuryThe Queensland CountryWomen’s Association will celebrate100 years in Toowoombain late October.QCWA members, friends,partners, sponsors and guestswill descend on Toowoomba forcelebrations at the Goods Shedfrom Wednesday, October 26 toThursday, November 3.The week starts with theQCWA State Exhibition of Creativeand Practical Arts on Saturday,October 29.The doors to the expo will beopened by Toowoomba RegionMayor Paul Antonio and QCWAState President Sheila Campbellat 8.30am.The expo will showcase thetalents and versatility of QCWAmembers and friends and willpresent to the public a diverserange of local artisans.Admission to the exhibition isfree and open to the public from8.30am to 4pm on the weekendof Saturday and Sunday, October29 and 30.QCWA State Exhibition ofCreative and Practical Arts coordinatorPhoebe Mitchell saidthe organisation was excited tobe offering demonstrations andworkshops over the two days.“Our members and a numberof our exhibitors will be runningcooking, handcraft, patchwork,floral art, knitting and crochet,sewing and of course CountryKitchens workshops and demonstrations,”she said.“We have also been fortunateto secure the assistance of TinkerArt Toowoomba who will berunning specialist workshops.“Booking for the workshopsrun by Tinker Art will be throughtheir website so book online toensure you don’t miss out.”The QCWA will hold a galadinner to celebrate 100 years onSaturday, October 29.The event, being held at PicnicPoint, will be a time to celebrate,reflect and socialise.Members, their families andfriends will also be experiencingsome of the variety of eventsand places in and around theToowoomba Region, includingon Monday night October 31,attending the Rep Theatre andtwo bus trips which have beenorganised for the weekend.The annual State Conferenceof members and delegates willbe held at the Empire Theatrestarting with the official openingceremony on Monday morning,October 31, and run to Wednesday,November 2.Members and delegates fromall over Queensland will attendthe conference..Over the three days, QCWAmembers will be involved inassociation business with thepresentation of annual reports aswell as debating resolutions.The resolutions presented aresubmitted by member branchesand divisions covering subjectssuch as health, transport andagriculture and once adoptedbecome the focus of the associationsnetworking and lobbyingfor change and improvementover the next 12 months.Fairholme 60 year reunionA 60-year reunion will be held for the FairholmeCollege class of 1962 on Saturday,October 22 at Zack’s Restaurant, Burke andWills Hotel, Toowoomba starting at 11am.All are invited and are welcome to bringalong memorabilia.Please RSVP by Saturday, September 17 tolynnandrobyn@bigpond.com or theadear@bigpond.comA tour of Fairholme College is being organisedand anyone wishing to join in is asked tomeet at the Boarding House at 10am.STAFF OF HIGHFIELDS DISCOUNTDRUG STORE AREHERE FOR YOU– on Thursday September 8thCome up and HAVE A CHATand coffee with us.– TAMMY WILL HAVE SAMPLESOF PRODUCTS FOR YOU.HIGHFIELDSDiscountDrug StoreFree Deliveriesor covid stay at homeCall us on 4615 56002 Plaza Circle, Highfields (opposite Coles)MON-FRI: 8.30am-6pm – SAT: 8.30am-4pmGardeners visit Kleinton propertyHighfields Garden Club members’ recentgathering was held in the garden of Brian andPat Good in Kleinton.Brian, a former orchardist, gardening serviceoperator and hardware manager, spoke about thefive-acre property, describing the changes he andPat had made since their move to the acreage.Brian now operates a tool sharpening businessand some club members brought tools to bookfor this service. Brian and club members laterwandered among the citrus orchard where heWorkforce development– local businessesWe’re inviting local businesses to attend free workshops about supplyopportunities and getting your workforce ready for Inland Rail.ToowoombaContact us1800 732 761inlandrailqld@artc.com.auGatton Thursday 8 September Thursday 15 September 4:00pm–6:00pm 4:00pm–6:00pmEmpire Theatre54–56 Neil Street,Toowoomba City QLDJoin a session that suits your business to:– find out about federal government supportfor your business to take on apprenticesand trainees– link up with employment service providers,local schools, federal and state agencies,Australian Apprenticeship network providers,Regional Development Australia and more– build your network and take steps to growyour business.ARTC Inland Rail, PO Box 3093, Toowoomba 4350discussed his management of the citrus trees andanswered questions. Pat also informed membersabout the different plantings.As well as the citrus and nut trees the gardenhas areas of native trees and shrubs, includingmany grevilleas, tree lined avenues with bulbsin flower, vegetable gardens, rustic garden art,shade house and abundant birdlife.Several members brought plant cuttings andbulbs to the meeting to share. - Michelle Kay,publicity officerLockyer Valley Cultural Centre34 Lake Apex Drive,Gatton QLDScan to register sessionor visit bit.ly/3oS3R4a2017 Toyota Corolla Ascent SportThis Week’s HOT DEALS2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0L-S (AWD)2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Sport2020 Ford Ranger PX 25 XLS 3.2 (4x4)Inferno duco. 7 speed CVT auto sequentialhatchback. Australia’s favorite small car theCorolla hatch. This is a local one owner vehicle.Log books, keys, window tinting and a towbar.Book a test drive today! 141,389kms$17,500Red. Continuous variable sedan. An amazingcar packed with style, luxury appointments,power and safety. This fantastic vehicle hasit all. 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