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Conserving the bushland we have

Many people are upset about the environmental

destruction caused by the clear-felling of land

fronting Reis Road, Highfields especially the unnecessary

clearing of the road verge that would

have been a wildlife corridor.

Unfortunately, this damage cannot be undone,

but I encourage residents to appreciate the conservation

reserves that we do have in Highfields.

Two of these are the Charles and Motee Rogers

Reserve and the Highfields Falls Reserve.

Volunteers are trying to enhance these remnant

bushlands by working to weed out exotic plants

that threaten the habitat of our native fauna and

Put a spring in your step!

Lace up your walking shoes and connect

with nature at one of our many bushland

parks near you!

• Glen Lomond Park, Middle Ridge

• Lake Cooby, Meringandan

• Highfields Falls

• Mount Peel, Drayton

• Mount Kingsthorpe

• J.E. Duggan Park, Rangeville

• Picnic Point, Toowoomba

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over-run the native flora.

Will you help us? Volunteers meet at Rogers’

Reserve (library entrance) on the first Friday of

each month from 9am to 11am and at the Highfields

Falls Reserve (Recreation Reserve Road

entrance) every Tuesday from 9am to 11am. Every

hour contributed helps to preserve our environment.

For more information on Rogers’ Reserve

contact Greg by phone 0428 288 077 or email

glukes@bigpond.com or Sue 0409 276 072.

For details on Highfields Falls contact Jane

0423 747 169. - S. Swan, Highfields

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Thanks for the memories

There is a lot of comment and discussion about

land clearing for roads and housing at the moment.

The problem I have with this issue is that everybody

who thinks land clearing should cease is

already living on land that has been cleared and

is fully guilty of what they are complaining so

Hampton Visitor Information Centre is looking

for a couple of volunteers to join the team.

Volunteering with us is a very rewarding and

fulfilling experience. We are often the first point

of contact for visitors to our region so a cheerful

personality, a passion for our local area and a love

of talking to people is all you need.

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I began my working days with the Southern

Electric Authority of Queensland, as a clerk in the

engineering department.

After six months I saw where the State Wheat

Board located at 619 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba

was after harvest personal to work in their field

depots for the 1966 harvest, I applied and was successful.

Over the years I travelled to all depots in

Queensland and was sent to Oakey depot on four

difference occasions.

During my first visit I worked with Tom “Spider’

Webb who showed me the correct way to use

the bag grain trier.

This included probing the bags, getting the grain

to come out the hole in the top of the bag trier and

closing the hole made in the bag.

One day Tom said to me, watch out, these growers

can hide their defective bagged grain inside the

outer bags on the truck, but he did have a big grin

on his face.

Other people that I worked with at Oakey included

George Mason, Sid Ash, Bill and Percy

Morris, Ken Lawton, Eric and Paddy Weise, Eddie

Potter who was probably the last grain classifier at

the depot before it was leased out to agents who

were paid to intake and out, the harvested grain.

Back in the early years there were also mobile

mechanical units, electrical units, carpenters,

painters, plumbers and bitumen gangs all based in

Oakey.

One person I was very impressed with was

Frankie Mann, who always greeted you with ‘Well

lad, it’s nice to know nice people.

Thanks for the memories. - Greg Eadie, Goombungee

vehemently about. The “back issue” here is not

land clearing. It is the fact that there are too many

people. - Douglas Holtham, Crows Nest

• The issue here is about clear felling and total

destruction of habitat which is vastly different

from responsible clearing for development - Ed.

Information centre needs volunteers

We ask for a commitment of 2 shifts of 3.5

hours each per month and provide training and

on-going support.

You are sure to find it a happy and enjoyable

place to volunteer. If you are interested please call

4697 9066 or email hamptoninfo@tr.qld.gov.au. -

Kerri Seccombe

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Council sets in train a push for fast rail

Motorists travelling the range section of the Warrego Highway

to and from Toowoomba may have noticed new signage installed

this week to further advocate for the Toowoomba Regional Council’s

aspirations for a fast passenger rail service from Toowoomba

to Brisbane.

“Earlier this year I raised the matter. as a Mayoral Minute during

an Ordinary Meeting of Council so I’m pleased to see the signage

now in place,” Cr Antonio said.

“A fast rail service would open up so many opportunities for not

only our Region but also all the areas east and west of Toowoomba.

“While it’s been discussed for many years, we need to make sure

the plans progress from an idea to reality and othe facility is operating

before the end of the decade and by installing this signage we’re

sending a clear message to the other levels of government how important

this service is to our community.

“It wasn’t that long ago we did something similar for the

Toowoomba Bypass and fortunately we were able to secure the

funding to build this piece of desperately needed infrastructure.

“While this signage will ensure the fast rail service stays in eye

sight of everyone travelling up and down the Toowoomba Range,

there is no doubt we need to continue speaking with the relevant

State and Federal Government Ministers to push our case.

“The Mayoral Minute also raised the need to host a Toowoomba

to Brisbane Fast Rail Forum in collaboration with Toowoomba and

Surat Basin Enterprise, with this fexpected to take place during the

first quarter of 2023.”

In 2018/19 the Australian Government committed up to $15 million

for the development of a business case for an improved faster

passenger rail between Toowoomba and Brisbane.

The State Government has progressed this work over the past 18

months and has completed a strategic business case which is currently

being considered by the Australian Government and will lead

to the development of a detailed business case.

Pharmacy focuses on RUOK?

In the spirit of R U OK? Day,

the team at Highfields Discount

Drug Store is providing an avenue

of support for the community.

Pharmacy assistant Tammy

Ellis organised free samples of

tools to help relax and manage

stress on Thursday.

For the month of September,

Highfields Discount Drug Store

will have the samples for the

community to access.

“The samples are tools for

people of all ages to help with

coping with the day and also

giving them some ideas to help,”

Ms Ellis said.

“It’s amazing that some of our

major providers have jumped on

board with this cause giving us

Bridge Street Quarry Development Advisory

Committee Chair Cr Kerry Shine said the council

was committed to this project and had set aside

$500,000 across two financial years for design and

work associated with rehabilitating the site.

“At the moment, the rehabilitation is our number

one priority,” Cr Shine said.

“A study completed by KPMG in 2018 looked

at a variety of possible recreational uses o, but at

the end of the day, the site is still a quarry and until

it’s properly rehabilitated, it cannot become a park

or recreational area that attracts people to facilities

and activities.

“Last financial year, the council undertook additional

studies and progressed six viable geotechnical

options to make the site safe.

“Over the next two years, we’ll be revisiting the

desired end-use of the quarry to ensure the final

the products for this cause.”

Some of the tools being given

away include herbs, vitamins,

pastels, stress balls and more.

R U OK? Is a harm prevention

charity that encourages people

to stay connected and help each

other through difficult times.

“It’s not going to fix everything

but it will help people cope

with the day and help them relax

their mind and body,” Ms Ellis

said.

“We want to bring awareness

that there are tools out there to

help people manage their own

mental health.

“We’re always here for the

community and we’re always

more than happy to have a chat

to provide ideas to help them.”

Bridge Street quarry update

landform is suitable, following rehabilitation.

“The impact of the geotechnical rehabilitation

works, as well as the impact caused by the desired

final end-use, will be the subject of further studies.

“These works are essential prior to undertaking

the rehabilitation.

The preferred option is estimated to cost $3 to

3.5 million.

"This will be considered as part of the council’s

budget process following the completion of the rehabilitation

works.

“It will be a long-term project that will require

substantial funding and consultation with local

residents in order to reach the full potential of

what can be achieved on this site.

“I would like to acknowledge the commitment

and support of the Advisory Committee members

for this project.”

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The 2022-23 State Budget

delivers record funding for

Queensland’s health and hospital

system, including $1.009

billion for the Darling Downs

region, to ensure better, quicker

healthcare for all Queenslanders.

Across the state, the record

$22.6 billion Health Budget includes

investment in new infrastructure

and more beds; a larger

workforce; a focus on mental

health; and innovative reforms

to Queensland’s health system.

For the Darling Downs Health

and Hospital Service, this includes

the new Toowoomba

Hospital, a $1.3 billion investment

that will deliver 118 new

beds by the second half of 2027.

Minister for Health and Ambulance

Services Yvette D’Ath

said the State Budget would support

strong growth in the health

workforce, committing to employ

an extra 9475 staff in this

term of government.

“Investment in our healthcare

workforce is vital.

"They are our greatest asset

and the reason Queenslanders

continue to receive first-class

healthcare every day,” she said.

Minister D’Ath said the budget

included $1.1 billion for the

Queensland Ambulance Service,

and a focus on improving mental

health and wellbeing.

“The investment will help

QAS prioritise regional and rural

services to ensure accessible

healthcare no matter the location,

as we recruit more frontline

staff and open new facilities,”

she said.

The QAS will also commission

an additional four Mental

Health Co-responder services

in the Darling Downs, Mackay,

Wide Bay, and Sunshine Coast

areas.

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COVID testing clinic closes

After providing COVID-19

testing services, often seven

days a week for over two

years, Darling Downs Health

COVID-19 testing sites closed

at 4pm on September 2.

Operating since March, 16,

2020, the testing site at Baillie

Henderson Hospital conducted

more than 170,699 tests.

Together, regional testing locations

across Darling Downs

Health facilities processed over

247,321 during the same period.

Darling Downs Health acting

chief executive Shirley-Anne

Gardiner praised the efforts of

staff to keep the community safe

and informed throughout the

height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“To look back now and see

the speed at which we developed

this testing capability is really a

testament to the hard work and

Dementia education day

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A free education day will look

to pass on helpful information

about dementia from support industry

experts this month.

selflessness of our staff,” Ms

Gardiner said

“We were dealing with a new

virus and amid the uncertainties

of the past two years, these testing

sites were able to provide

accurate and timely information

to our Public Health teams and

residents about COVID-19.”

Health Emergency Operation

Centre acting executive

lead Michelle Forrest said the

testing sites had been a success

in detecting and supressing

COVID-19 in the community

for so long, but the response to

the virus was now changing.

“That large scale testing was

incredibly effective,” Ms Forrest

said.

“But it has served its time.

From 2020 to December 2021,

suppression of COVID-19 was

key to ensuring the safety of the

people in our community, and

Wellways Carer Gateway together

with Ozcare will hold a

dementia education day at the

Toowoomba City Golf Club.

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leaving the MET Phys clinic and completing a 30

minute walk, finishing up for a coffee and chat!

We are targeting the male population within

our community to partake in this initiative. This

walk aims to encourage conversation amongst an

environment of like minded people.

Our male Accredited Exercise Physiologist Harry

partakes in the walk and is a great point of contact

with questions regarding health and physical

activity.

Our walking route changes weekly and is suited

to all fitness levels and conditions. So come and

join us for a morning stroll followed by a coffee and

chat!

The Macho Men’s Walk is a weekly event held

Thursday morning from 8am, leaving the MET Phys

clinic at Shop 2 & 3, 10517 New England Hwy,

Highfields.

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testing sites like ours really enabled

that.

“The response to the virus will

continue to change, especially as

people choose to use rapid antigen

tests themselves and private

pathology capability increases.

"The decision to close the service

is another step in our transition

to new ways of living with

the virus."

From September 3, members

of the community who need access

to a COVID-19 test should

conduct a rapid antigen test.

Visit a Commonwealth Respiratory

Clinic or contact their GP

to arrange a referral to a private

pathology provider.

Eligible concession card holders

can access free RAT kits at

Queensland Health distribution

points.

Industry experts on a variety

of topics including capacity and

decision making, driving and the

law, adjusting expectations, financial

and legal considerations,

end of life care planning where

to get help and more will attend.

This forum is suitable for

members of the public who want

to learn more about dementia,

and people living with the early

symptoms of dementia.

The day will be held on Tuesday,

September 20 at Toowoomba

City Golf Club from 8.30am

to 3.30pm.

If you require care for a loved

one to support your attendance,

contact Carer Gateway on 1800

422 737.

Please RSVP by September

14.

For further information contact

Stacey Edwards, Wellways

Carer Gateway on 0423 167 926

or sedwards@wellways.org

Carnival gardeners welcome

new exhibitors

New comers to the Toowoomba

Exhibition Gardens, Lesley

and Michael Conway are looking

forward to welcoming visitors

to their garden this weekend.

This year’s showing has six

gardens ready to open on Friday,

September 16, for nine days,

raising money for charity.

Mrs Conway said after working

on their garden for more

than 30 years, she and Michael

wanted to join in the annual

charity appeal.

“Michael and I are excited

about meeting many travellers

who will come to see our garden,”

she said.

The Conways have a perennial

garden on a one-acre block. It

is divided into different sections.

“We worked a lot on the garden

during the lockdown. Michael

has done a lot of work on

the structures with recycled materials,”

Mrs Conway said.

“Our garden was a great

blessing during the lockdown

because it gave us something

that we could work on together.”

The Toowoomba Exhibition

Gardens raises money for a variety

of charities each year. This

year’s charities are Hope Hori-

Teenagers

Earn your own money!

Reliable people wanted to deliver

leaflets 1-2 afternoons a week

(A good way to obtain a work reference)

Regular payments – per pamphlet/letterbox

Darling Downs

Pamphlet Distributors

Shed 2, 103 North St, Toowoomba

Phone 4639 1986

during office hours

Lesley and Michael Conway, Jill and Rod Osborne, Val

Peachey, and Adrian and Gail Wockner

- Toowoomba Exhibition Gardeners

zons, AEIOU, Base Services,

LifeFlight, Anglicare and RFDS.

Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens

secretary Val Peachey said

the exhibition gardeners welcomed

the newest additions to

the exhibition gardens.

Mrs Conway said it was fantastic

to be able to put their garden

to good use.

The Toowoomba Exhibition

Gardens can be found at 5 Fern

Drive, Kearneys Spring, 2 Blue

“The trusted pamphlet people”

Meadow Court, Blue Mountain

Heights, 4 Glencoe Court, Middle

Ridge, 15 General Gordon

Court, Cotswold Hills, and 5

Horizon Court and 11 Horizon

Court in Highfields.

Garden ticket prices are: $5

for one garden, $10 for three

gardens and $20 for all gardens.

For more information visit

toowoombaexhibitiongardens.

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- Sean White

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Queen Elizabeth stabilised the nation

Our nation’s longest-reigning monarch, Her

Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, has died at age 96.

She was dignified, humble, wise, stoic, and

dedicated to duty and service to the country and

Commonwealth she loved.

Her seven-decade reign offered so much, but it

was her reassuring messages in times of turmoil I

will remember the most.

As a young boy growing up in England, my

stepdad used to take me to Trooping the Colour

and other royal events.

The pageantry was always spectacular to

watch, but what I have realised now, after being

in parliament for 10 years, is just how important

Queen Elizabeth was to the stability of Queensland

and Australia.

Our thoughts are with our new King and the

entire Royal family.

I send my condolences to the Royal Family and

join with people everywhere in giving thanks for

her extraordinary contribution and life - Trevor

Watts MP

Passing sparks memories of 1954 visit

After learning of her passing,

Toowoomba Region Mayor

Paul Antonio said Her Majesty

would forever be remembered

as an incredible leader of the

Commonwealth.

“She was a remarkable woman

who left behind an amazing

legacy that will be remembered

forever,” Cr Antonio said.

“Some residents will still

remember with fondness the

Queen Elizabeth II

Remembered forever

Queen and Prince Philip’s visit to

Toowoomba in 1954.

“After taking reign at such

an early age, she forged strong

partnerships throughout the

world that remain beneficial to

us today.

“She was a strong and courageous

woman who led with

dignity and inspired many of us

to be better leaders.

“Her strength of character

always prevailed and with her

passing there is no doubt we will

miss her calming influence.

“Our condolences are with her

family, and as a sign of mourning

and respect, our flags will fly

at half-mast to remember this

incredible woman.”

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Toowoomba hospital

projects under way

STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED AT A COST OF $17 MILLION

Work on two significant projects

at Toowoomba Hospital are

well under way, with both aimed

at improving the capacity of the

inner-city facility.

The hospital’s emergency department

is being expanded to

include an additional 21 treatment

spaces, including dedicated

areas for patients requiring mental

health care.

Secondly, a 17-bed isolation

ward is being installed on the

hospital site to allow for the appropriate

and safe treatment of

infectious patients.

Both projects were funded by

the State Government at a cost of

$17 million.

Toowoomba Hospital executive

director Shirley-Anne Gardiner

said the works would significantly

improve the hospital’s

capacity.

“We are currently experiencing

unprecedented demand for

services at Toowoomba Hospital,”

Ms Gardiner said.

“Our staff do an incredible job

each and every day to make sure

our patients receive the very best

health care we can provide.

“This expansion to the emergency

department and the new

Toowoomba hospital works - significantly improve services

isolation ward will enable staff

to work more efficiently and effectively.

“It will also result in improved

services and facilities for our

community.”

On average the emergency

department sees 170 patients per

day, with almost 20 per cent of

these patients requiring urgent,

life-saving care.

Darling Downs Health Director

of Infrastructure Dr Paul

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result in modern facilities.

“The work started in early

May with the installation of temporary

fencing,

These projects will greatly

improve the hospital’s ability to

cope with the current demand

for our services and provide

additional capacity for future

growth,” he said.

Both projects are due to be

completed later this year.

Call us on 07 4615 4426 for bookings or more information

Man, 77, critical after hit and run

Police are appealing for public assistance

in the investigation into a hit and run traffic

incident at Mount Rascal last week.

A passing motorist raised the alarm just after

7am, after a man was discovered with critical

injuries on Freyling Road, east of Mount

Rascal Road.

Police believe the man was struck by a vehicle

between 5 and 6am on Monday, September

5, which has failed to remain at the

scene.

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Muddy conditions fail to deter swap meeters

Wet weather on the first weekend of the month

did not deter keen swappers and vendors from attending

the 49th Toowoomba Swap Meet.

Hundreds of attendees walked through the gates

of the Toowoomba Showgrounds on the weekend

of the Saturday, September 3 for the swap meet.

Toowoomba Swap Meet publicity officer Pat

Murphy said the weekend’s event was the first

time the Darling Downs and Vintage Motor Club

held the swap meet in two years.

“Though we had a strong attendance at the start

of the weekend, numbers did fall off as the day

went on,” he said.

“There was a lot of mud about at the showgrounds

due the rain at the end of the week.”

Despite having lower attendance than expected,

Mr Murphy said he was sure the Toowoomba

Swap Meet would go ahead again next year.

“With sellers taking to social media, it was great

to see there is still a lot of interest with in person

swap meets, still making them viable,” he said.

“I’m sure next year’s Toowoomba Swap

Meet which will be our 50th annual swap. The

Toowoomba Swap Meet has a future but it will

gradually change as time goes by.

“There are still may people who are in the collectable/vintage

car and swap meets are great places

to meet like-minded people.

“The Darling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor

Club will bring in a new committee and we

will start planning for the next year’s swap meet.”

- Sean White

Vase extravaganza at QCWA Centre

The Queensland Country

Women’s Association are holding

a Vase Extravaganza this

weekend during Toowoomba

Carnival of Flowers at their

Margaret Street Centre.

The extravaganza will be open

from 9am to 3pm on Friday and

Saturday and 10am to 2pm on

Sunday. Entry is by gold coin.

After the popularity of the

event last year, a display of china

to celebrate the life of Queen

Elizabeth II has been added.

On Friday and Saturday, Devonshire

teas will be available

along with a stall selling all the

things that QCWA are good at!

Alumni from the Jondaryan

State School braved the wet

weather on September 3 to celebrate

the school’s 150th anniversary.

About 400 people, both past

and present students, family

members and dignitaries attended

the celebration at the school.

Invited guests included the-

Governor of Queensland, Dr

Jeanette Young, Member for

Groom, Garth Hamilton, Member

for Condamine, Pat Weir,

Member for Toowoomba South

David Janetzki, Toowoomba Region

Deputy Mayor Geoff Mc-

Donald and Councillors Rebecca

Vonhoff, Nancy Sommerfield

and Melissa Taylor.

The 150th anniversary committee

chairman Steve Martin

said Jondaryn State School celebrates

a deep history since it was

established in 1872.

“We had no doubt that this

celebration was to be all about

the people and getting multiple

generations back to the school.

They all have an integral link to

the school,” he said.

In the lead up to Saturday’s

celebrations, the anniversary

committee collected memorabilia

items, photographs and stories

which were on display for all to

see.

During the presentation, current

students from the school

performed a song they had written

with musician Josh Arnold

commemorating the school’s

tradition.

Swap meets - Great places to meet like-minded people

Governor attends Jondaryan

school 150th anniversary

Jondaryan State School 150th anniversary committee - Andrew

Mirtschen, Steve Martin, Anita Polzin, and Ali Cooke

with Queensland Governor Dr Jeanette Young and principal

Carly Domrow

Newly appointed Jondaryan

State School principal Carly

Domrow said she was fortunate

to be involved in the school’s

community.

“It is through events such

as today that communities and

schools come together,” she

said.

“I have been fortunate to

be introduced to many local

community members that are

committed to ensuring our rich

school history is preserved.”

Dr Young said it was an honour

to be invited to the school’s

milestone celebrations.

“Since 1872, over 3100 students

have passed through these

school gates which makes the

new commemorative gates that

the school’s P and C organised

so fitting for the occasion,” she

said.

“The longevity of the school

and the attendance of so many

people here today is a testament

to the affection with which Jondaryan

is held.”

- Sean White

Neighbourhood Watch links police and community

Community members and businesses are encouraged

to attend the annual general meeting of

Oakey Neighbourhood Watch to be held on Tuesday,

October 4, at 7pm at the Oakey Community

Centre.

It will be an opportunity to collaborate and

co-operate with the Neighbourhood Watch network

which encourages individuals, families,

businesses, and neighbourhoods to work together

to strengthen and connect communities for the

safety and security of Queensland towns.

General bi-monthly meetings are held on the

first Tuesdays in February, April, June, August,

October and December.

Oakey NHW community engagements include

2016 Oakey Together Community Day incorporating

Santa Fair, Oakey Show 2022, Neighbourhood

Watch Week, and facilitating Darling Downs

QPS Crime prevention team visits.

A social media and blog co-ordinator will be established

in 2023.

NHWQ provides a vital link between Police

and the Community and gives members a direct

point of contact with the Police who rely heavily

on NHWQ groups for information.

The group enables Police to address community

members’ concerns about local crime, reducing

the fear of crime and improving community safety.

Garth

HAMILTON

Federal Member for Groom

516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144

garth.hamilton.mp@aph.gov.au

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Darling Downs Division celebrates with high tea

On Saturday, September 3,

the Darling Downs Division of

QCWA celebrated 100 years

of their organisation and the

re-opening of their hall after

flood repairs at a high tea. At the

same time, new members were

welcomed to the organisation.

Guests included Toowoomba

Mayor Paul Antonio, Member

for Toowoomba North Trevor

Watts, Member for Toowoomba

South David Janetzki, Member

for Groom Garth Hamilton MP

who presented the group with a

new portrait of Queen Elizabeth

to hang in the hall, and Mr Clive

Berghofer.

Member Barb McMillan recited

Meg Trimble’s memories

of QCWA over the century and

new members from branches

across the Division cut the anniversary

cake.

Garth Hamilton MP presents president Elaine Kieseker with

a photo of Queen Elizabeth

The Lions Club of Crows

Nest held their 48th changeover

on Thursday, July 21, at the Curley

Carrot.

Incoming president Narelle

Gluer was MC for the occasion

and the officiating installation

officer was District Governor

Graeme Emery who was accompanied

by his wife Dell.

Member for Condamine Pat

Weir toasted Lions Clubs International.

Invited guests included representatives

from Toowoomba

Regional Council, Crs Nancy

Sommerfield, Melissa Taylor

and Rebecca Vonhoff.

Also attending were Colleen

Myatt from the PCCN, Peter

Kerr from Meats and More and

Doug and Julie Gillies from the

Crows Nest Show Society.

The event was supported by

members of neighbouring Lions

Clubs, Highfields and Eastern

Downs, Toowoomba Inc,

Toowoomba West, Toowoomba

Wilsonton, Westbrook and

Withcott-Helidon.

Also in attendance were Amy

Goldsmid from the Toowoomba

Hospice and Deborah Hansen

from Klaws Koala Preservation

Group who were presented with

donations to support the wonderful

work they do.

Other donations were given

to the Lions Medical Research

Foundation and the Lions Club

International Foundation.

Outgoing president Darani

Pyers presented service certificates

to her committee and Judy

Archer received her 1-year pin

and Meg Hatfied her 15-year

pin.

The prestigious Melvin Jones

Fellowship award was bestowed

on outgoing president Darani

Pyers for her tireless commitment

to the club especially her

work setiing up the Crowfields

Leos Club.

Activities since the changeover

have included helping out

at the Ray White 120-year celebrations

at the Crows Nest Museum

and joining the Lions Club

of Withcott-Helidon to run a a

sausage sizzle at Bunnings.

At the last business meeting,

the club’s newest member, Tom

Archer was inducted by president

Narelle.

Tom was sponsored by Judy

Archer.

President Narelle said the club

is always looking for community

minded people to join.

• If you have an interest in

helping others, having fun and

Lion Rob Crosato presents

Darani Pyers with the Melvin

Jones Fellowship award

supporting your local community

and at the same time raising

funds for worthwhile causes

New members from branches across the Darling Downs Division cut the anniversary cake

Crows Nest Lions changeover

Crows Nest Lions Club president Narelle Gluer and secretary

Judy Archer who sponsored new member Tom Archer

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Repair program for flood-damaged road

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roads that were badly

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the region) during the past 10

months.

The council is also preparing

funding submissions seeking

State and Commonwealth government

assistance for several

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Toowoomba Region Mayor

Paul Antonio said the council

was working as fast as practicable

to repair roads to a safe and

trafficable standard across the

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“Our preliminary analysis indicates

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planning is taking notice of regular

updates from emergency

service agencies, as well as the

Bureau of Meteorology’s forecasts

for above average rain for

most parts of Australia’s east

coast this coming spring and

summer.”

TRC Infrastructure Services

Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor

said the council had dedicated

crews working on the emergency

repairs across the region.

“Our crews have done an

amazing job to complete more

than 7600 temporary, emergency

repairs since late 2021 by working

long hours and some weekends,”

Cr Taylor said.

“Please be mindful that the

work to date is of a temporary

nature only and we will be back

as part of the major reconstruction

program, which is commencing

now.

“We are moving to the next

phase of undertaking permanent

reconstruction works, which is

another magnitude altogether.

“Our flood recovery team

is working closely with the

Queensland Reconstruction Authority

to ensure funding for the

initiated $6 million of priority

flood reconstruction works can

be reimbursed at a later date.

“We anticipate the full works

program will take at least two

years to repair.

“We ask for residents’ patience

as we methodically work

to repair the damage across our

large road network, which includes

more than 3550km of

sealed roads and more than

3250km of gravel roads.

“Our teams live in our communities

and take immense pride

in the work they perform.

“They have worked tirelessly

since the start of these ongoing

weather events and will continue

to do so over the coming two

years as the flood recovery program

ramps up.

“In addition to the most recent

rain events, the council has been

completing long-term repairs

valued at more than $30 million

following the declared February

2020 flood event.

“The successive weather

events have delayed those repairs

and added extra work to

these sites.

Community update on PFAS

Oakey residents expressed

frustration after the Department

of Defence unveiled its latest

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Oakey.

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holding presentations and answering

questions.

Defence reported that it had

completed remediation of the

former fire training area in October

2021, excavating nearly nine

tonnes of soil which was treated

and was now planning on treating

other areas.

Ms Clifton said investigations

in early 2022 at six source areas

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“The Betterment program

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and national networks, are in a

poor state following the multiple

floods.

“Motorists are advised to use

extreme caution, observe warning

signs and drive to the conditions.”

Appreciating natural environment

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have been a couple of weeks later this spring. In the last few

days the small grass orchids, pictured, have also started

flowering after the cold and wet winter delayed their flowering.

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Local teen makes music debut

at Empire Theatre

By SEAN WHITE

Highfields playwright Eligh

Dungey can’t wait to see his

own debut production to take to

the Empire Theatre next month.

His musical, Baitman - The

Super Musical is being supported

by the Empire Theatre’s

Home Grown Independents Program.

The musical tells the story of

the titular hero as he protects the

citizens of Mega City.

Eligh, who graduated Highfields

State Secondary College

in 2021 said he looked forward

to see the performance on stage.

“I was surprised when I found

out that my production was going

to be supported by the Home

Grown Independents Program,”

he said.

“My journey in musical theatre

began when I was in high

school watching a show produced

by a teacher which inspired

me to pursue the craft

and join the Toowoomba Choral

Society.

“That show’s songs and the

spectacle left an impression on

me which is when I started to

pursuing musical theatre,” he

said.

Over the past two months, Eligh

and a small cast of 10 have

been rehearsing the production,

to be ready for the stage in early

October.

He said he wrote Baitman as

an exercise to write his own musical

and was hoping the production

would kick-start his career

in musical theatre.

“Ask me a year ago if I would

be putting on a show at the Empire

Theatre and I wouldn’t have

thought it would have been possible,”

he said.

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Tickets are available online at

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Housing affordability and availability

The number one issue people

have been raising with me as

I travel around our region is

housing.

Whether it is housing affordability

or housing availability,

there isn't a corner of Groom that

is not affected by the crisis.

Young people are struggling

to save a deposit, rental

property vacancy rates are at

all-time lows, and empty nesters

have very limited options for

downsizing.

Sadly, the crisis is also driving

up the incidence of homelessness

in Groom, especially amongst

women aged 55 and above.

When access to safe and

secure housing is unavailable,

it can impact a person's health,

employment, and relationships.

I have recently attended

the National Homelessness

Conference in Canberra.

The message is that the

housing crisis cannot be solved

by simply throwing more money

at it.

This is a nationwide problem,

and it will require all levels of

government working together to

solve it.

As Deputy Chair of the

Joint Standing Committee on

Economics, I will make sure

that Groom's issues are being

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Nasty annual ryegrass found on Oakey roadside

Sometimes as an agronomist I sound like a one

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tactics.

At least this coming summer season, I won’t

need to emphasise not over estimating your soil

moisture or Plant Available Water in your coming

summer planting ground.

Unfortunately, I am bringing more bad news to

South Queensland farmers with my accidental discovery

of more annual ryegrass plants (ARG) in

the table drains of our road system.

I photographed this lot here last week just west

of Toowoomba near Oakey.

As I traverse our many roads, I am getting more

and more suspicious that these hairless, bright

shiny green leaf grass plants that I can see from

my vehicle, are all Annual Ryegrass.

And that spells trouble for much of our future

weed control efforts.

I fully realise that a plant out of place is technically

a weed and that this annual ryegrass plant is

fantastic for livestock feed.

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progressed and infested so many grain growing

areas in our Southern and Western areas of Australia.

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In the early 1900s, researchers recommended

the sowing of this Lolium Rigidum or Annual

Ryegrass into our Australian Landscape as pasture

feed.

Certainly the genetic instability of this outcrossing

species has most likely contributed to this

plants rapid adoption to a wide range of climate

and soil types in Southern Australia areas.

No doubt in our usually relatively open canopy

wheat crops, some on not very fertile soils, the

ARG seed production of 45,000 seeds per square

metre is not uncommon.

These days it has certainly spread much more

than where it was originally planted and that includes

Southern Queensland.

The question is asked - why now in this winter

of 2022 are we seeing ARG spread so widely?

Why has it not been around here before?

Perhaps it has been and we did not recognise it

amongst our other weeds we were controlling in

our summer and winter cropping farming systems.

It has been very easy to trace the several ARG

incursions I have found over the last couple of

months on the Darling Downs.

As you all know so well, we have had a prolonged

dry period or drought from 2018 to 2021

and you will recall the many hay trucks on our

roads.

I remember two large hay trucks parked up in

the border town of Goondiwindi.

NEXT SALE

This Saturday

September 17 – 10am

Rocky Dip Yards, CROWS NEST

Bookings to hand include:

20 mixed cattle, steers, heifers

and cows

12 Euro steers 15-18mths

10 Euro steers 12-15mths

20 Brangus steer calves 8-12mths

15 Angus steer calves 6-8mths

12 Charbray x steers 12mths

For more info, Ph Rick 0428 879 531

Don’t forget we sell at Dalby every

Wednesday with Fitzgerald Livestock

For updates, watch for our email Thursday

night. If not on our email list, let us know.

If you have cattle, book early for advertising

FOR PRIVATE SALE

14 Angus heifers PTIC Speckle bull

14 Santa heifers PTIC Angus bull

These heifers are calving now

BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE

Mobile: 0428 879 531

Fax: 4698 2580

E: rick@zlp.net.au

Your local agent

One was heading south and the other heading

north.

I fully understood the large amount of hay

moving from southern areas of Australia to

Queensland’s livestock producers, however the

truck travelling south with hay is still a mystery.

So hay movements and hay supplies were absolutely

critical for livestock and feedlot survival.

For years State Government Bio-security has

rightly insisted on machinery clean down to stop

these pesky weeds from moving north or even

north to south, for example with our parthenium

weed.

Unfortunately, hay movements were numerous

and frenetic to support our very dry landscape of

New South Wales and Queensland and it is ridiculous

to suggest that these large consignments of

hay could be thoroughly checked for a plant out of

place like ARG.

Has this northern migration of hay happened

before with probably lots of ARG seed in it and the

answer is probably yes it has.

Is it pure luck or our environment that has maybe

not let this weed proliferate in our Northern region

before and that is entirely possible.

Yet in my 40 or so years of travelling around

Southern Queensland doing agronomy work for

many of you, I have not seen it so prevalent, as

recently.

However for the future, let us all not give it a

free leg up into our highly productive Queensland

soils with some simple controls, like stopping any

seed set with mechanical or registered chemical

options.

Certainly table drains along our roadsides are

where I am seeing it most often and a perpetual

reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale

Sale Date: September 5, 2022 – 177 yarded

Similar numbers came forward this week into

Toowoomba. Limited export Cattle were yarded with

majority of the yarding suitable to restockers and

feeder operators. The same regular buyers were

present. Overall feeder cattle sold to similar results

of previous week as did the run of restocker’s types

on offer. A couple of pens of cow’s & calves sold to

$2,940/ unit.

reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale

Sale Date: September 7, 2022 – 3363 yarded

Numbers eased this week after some handy falls of

rain across the district. Prices remained close to last

week with only a few exceptions to do with quality.

The full line up of regular buyers were in attendance

with interstate operators included and operating well.

Lightweight weaner steers sold to dearer rates as did

yearling heifers to feed. Heavy feeder steers eased by

an average of 5c/kg. Heavy cows & bullocks sold well.

Bullocks to 447.2ckg, heavy cows 392.2ckg – heavy

heifers 455.2ckg – feeder steers 620.2ckg – weaner

steers 806.2ckg.

AUCTIONS PLUS – RURAL REAL ESTATE– CLEARING SALES

David O’Sullivan 0412 501 116

Paul O’Sullivan .... 0400 910 088

osullivanauctions@bigpond.com.au

Agronomist Paul McIntosh found the weed

annual ryegrass on the roadside near Oakey

slashing permit from your local authority is my

best plan here.

I said that we simply need to control it and when

I talk to my Southern Weedsmart colleagues, there

is nothing simple or cheap about controlling Annual

Ryegrass in or outside paddock boundaries.

The challenge for all of us is not to let this damaging

weed or plant out of place get entrenched in

or on your farming landscape.

Spring positive for dairy

The outlook for Australian

dairy this spring is positive, but

the weather and high input costs

could throw things out.

The main message in Dairy

Australia’s September Situation

and Outlook report, released last

week, is milk production will

likely remain stable this season.

This is despite Dairy Australia

currently forecasting a flat milk

pool for the 2022-23 season,

with labour challenges, excessively

wet conditions in some

parts, high costs and farm exits

acting against the incentives

generated by high milk prices

and growing farmer confidence.

Dairy Australia industry insight

and analysis manager John

Droppert said it has certainly

been a profitable year for most

dairy farmers, but alongside the

higher farmgate milk prices was

the “balancing act” of high feed

and fertiliser prices.

Mr Droppert said a likely third

consecutive La Nina weather

Ravensbourne district field day

WEED MANAGEMENT

Control of lantana and other weed

infestations.

Equipment and techniques

Saturday 17th September

2.00pm - 4.30pm

Corner of Perseverance Hall Rd,

Palmtree Road, Palmtree.

– Follow signs –

Then discussion and refreshments at

Perseverance Hall

Ravensbourne

and District


Landcare

Group

event could make things difficult

on-farm.

Mr Droppert said they were

also keeping an eye on how consumers

react to increasing prices

for dairy.

“It has been a long time since

dairy prices increased at the supermarket,

but early signs since

a more normal return to foodservice,

is that consumers aren’t

buying less dairy, but they are

buying more in bulk and trading

to different brands,” he said.

Funding available for drought preparedness

The Leader of The Nationals and Member for

Maranoa David Littleproud has announced a new

opportunity for community-based organisations

through the Australian Government’s $5 billion

Future Drought Fund.

Organisations will be eligible to apply for

a grant of between $200,000 and $500,000 to

strengthen community networks, capabilities and

facilities that support drought preparedness.

Successful applicants will also have access to

tailored leadership development support for their

communities.

“I encourage all eligible community-based or-

ganisations to apply for a sizeable grant that will

give more protections to rural Queensland,” Mr

Littleproud said.

“The Future Drought Fund established by the

Coalition Government is a great steppingstone toward

drought resilience, preparedness, and recovery.”

The Future Drought Fund includes a $29.6 million

investment in the Helping Regional Communities

Prepare for Drought Initiative.

This support will be delivered by the Foundation

for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Australian

Rural Leadership Foundation on behalf of the Australian

Government.

If interested in applying, visit the Future

Drought Fund website www.agriculture.gov.au/

fdf or Helping Regional Communities Prepare for

Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program |

FRRR for more information.

Registration: Don Groves

0437 978 035 or

rdlandcare@gmail.com

Australian Bat Lyssavirus confirmed on Darling Downs

ONLY PEOPLE WHO ARE TRAINED and

VACCINATED SHOULD HANDLE BATS

Darling Downs residents are being urged to

leave sick or injured bats alone after a confirmed

case of Australian Bat Lyssavirus at Kingsthorpe.

The injured animal was found in a backyard in

August, with the residents alerting appropriate authorities.

Director of Public Health and Community Medicine

Dr Liam Flynn commended the residents for

following all the right steps.

“They didn’t touch or handle the bat in any way

which is really important, and means that no one

was exposed,” Dr Flynn said.

“A trained bat handler visited the property, collected

the animal, and transported it to RSPCA.

“It was tested and found to be positive for Australian

Bat Lyssavirus.

"This result was notified to Queensland Health

and relevant follow-up was undertaken.”

MPs pay their respects

Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki and Member

for Groom Garth Hamilton MP laid a wreath at Coronation

Park, Harristown to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen

Elizabeth II. The park was named in honour of the Queen’s

coronation in 1953 and her subsequent visit to our region in

1954. Community members are welcome to lay floral tributes.

The positive result is a timely reminder not to

touch bats under any circumstances, as all bats and

flying foxes in Australia have the potential to carry

ABLV.

Australian bat lyssavirus is closely related to the

classical rabies virus.

“ABLV can be fatal in humans,” Dr Flynn said.

“Bats should never be handled by members of

the public, including if you come across a sick or

injured bat, or even if the bat appears to be dead.

“Only people who are trained and appropriately

vaccinated should ever handle bats.”

Should you find a sick or injured bat contact the

RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

• If you have been bitten, scratched or exposed

to bat saliva, seek urgent medical attention or call

13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84.)

RHS - SQUARE - GALV

LENS LENGTH SIZE

LEN/$

100 - 6.5M - 20X20X1.6 - $20

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X1.6 - $25

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.0 - $30

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.5 - $37

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X3.0 - $44

64 - 8.0M - 40X40X2.5 - $80

64 - 8.0M - 40X40X3.0 - $90

64 - 8.0M - 50X50X1.6 - $65

64 - 8.0M - 50X50X2.0 - $80

49 - 8.0M - 50X50X3.0 - $120

30 - 8.0M - 75X75X3.0 - $185

25 - 8.0M - 75X75X4.0 - $240

20 - 8.0M - 100X100X3.0 - $250

16 - 8.0M - 100X100X4.0 - $320

RHS - RECTANGLE - GALV

96 - 8M - 50X25X2.0 - $60

30 - 8M - 100X50X2.5 - $170

32 - 6M - 100X50X3.0 - $140

PAINTED - RHS

36 - 8M - 125X125X4.0 - $220

60 - 8M - 100X100X2.5 - $140

BUNDLES OF 12

Murphys Creek markets

this Saturday

Verity Smith rides

the mechanical

bull sponsored by

Land Transport

at a recent Murphys

Creek Markets.

The markets

are on again this

Saturday at the

Murphys Creek

Grounds from 7am

to 12.30pm. Contact

4632 1821 or

0429 403 535 to book

a stall site or for more

information.

STOCK CLEARANCE SALE

CATTLE RAIL - RHS TUBE - PIPE

PIPE - BLACK - 6.5M

LENS SIZE WALL

LEN/$

61 - 40NB - 3.2MM - $80

37 - 65NB - 3.6MM - $140

37 - 65NB - 4.5MM - $170

19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $180

19 - 80NB - 5.0MM - $220

19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $260

PIPE - GALV - 6.5M

61 - 32NB - 3.2MM - $70

37 - 50NB - 3.6MM - $100

19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $190

19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $270

LENS

LENGTH

BOOK SALE

Friends of the Library – Highfields

Wednesday to Saturday

September 21 to 24

8am to 4pm

at the newly-opened Highfields Library

Fiction, non-fiction, junior books,

magazines

Bring your own bag - fill for $5

4699 6519

CATTLE RAIL - GALV

SIZE

QUANTITIES ABOVE ARE EVEN BUNDLES - SALES BUNDLES ONLY

$/LEN

21 - 6.1M - 115X42X2 - $85

21 - 6.1M - 115X42X1.8 - $75

21 - 5.8M - 115X42X2.0 - $75

* 5.8M SWAGGED ONE END

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EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

GARDEN OPEN

Includes Bromelaids, succulents and other

hardy plants. Fact sheets and advice

OPEN TO END OF NOVEMBER

Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

EADIES IRIS AND DAYLILYS

33 Hartwig St, Goombungee ~ Ph 4696 5044

Dance

ENTRY

$10

Gowrie Little

Plain Hall

SEPTEMBER 17

8pm-12am

SHADES OF COUNTRY

Spring Ball Floral Dress & Shirt

RAFFLES, SUPPER, LUCKYDOOR

111 GOWRIE LITTLE PLAIN RD

PH SHIRLEY 4630 4384

SENIORS DAY BUS TRIP

To Dolphins Leagues

Club, Redcliffe

Monthly – Third Tuesday

$35

Contact 4634 3751 or 0418 878 867

for details and bookings

Murphys Creek Markets

This Saturday - SEPTEMBER 17

7am - 12.30pm

Great Country

Atmosphere

• Fruit & Veg • Barbecue

• Coffee Van • Plants

• Woodwork • Honey

• Car Boot Sales • Face Painting

Phone 4632 1821 or 0429 403 535

for more information

Open

10am-4pm

Daily

Billy Tea & Damper

Ambulance & Fire Museums

Mini-Train last Sunday of the month

Home of the Big Cow

Run entirely by

4696 6309 Volunteers

73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS

www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au

September 7 Mia Stiles

September 8 Nicholas Leonard

Matilda Evans

September 9 Grace Taylor

September 10 Samuel Yaxley

Sophie Casagrande

September 12 Oscar Root

September 13 Aiidan Wilcox

September 15 Phoebe Hohn

September 16 Mia Casagrande

September 18 Nixon Burrows

September 19 Gabrielle Ireland

If your name is listed here,

you are entitled to receive

a Heritage Bank birthday

gift pack on presentation

of this coupon at Heritage Bank in either

Highfields or Crows Nest. To register a

birthday, send the name, phone number

and birth date to

High Country Herald,

PO Box 242, Highfields or email


EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

Kross Kut Records presents a

Country Music Showcase

Ken ‘Chainsaw’ Lindsay

Lindsay Waddington

and Lynchburg

Cabarlah Hall

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 8

1pm

Doors open 11.30am

$10 entry includes one sheet of cent sale

tickets, lucky door entry and afternoon tea!

We Care - a Legacy of Christopher Robert

Geraghty Inc.

is a non-profit organisation founded to assist

children from conception to twenty five years of

age with a terminal illness and provide

assistance to their families and carers.

For further information or to see how you can

help with this worthy cause, please contact

Catherine Iseppi on (07) 4696 9141 or

cath.iseppi@bigpond.com - Incorporation No: 1A54755

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

TAX

ACCOUNTANT

• Small Business Tax, Accounting, and Advice

• Personal Income Tax Returns

• Bookkeeping

Tax & Accounting Services

Allen Caswell

GOWRIE LITTLE PLAIN HALL

OCTOBER 8, 2022

7.30pm $20 Supper, Raffles, Lucky Door

Bookings Phone Shirley 4630 4384

TOOWOOMBA

CARNIVAL

OF FLOWERS

EVENTS

Exhibition Gardens – September 16-25

5 Fern Drive, Kearneys Spring

2 Blue Meadow Court, Blue Mountain Heights

4 Glencoe Court, Middle Ridge

15 General Gordon Court, Cotswold Hills

5 Horizon Court, Highfields

11 Horizon Court, Highfields.

Carnival of Flowers Parade – September 17

Darling Downs Textile Artists Group

“DownSIZE” exhibition - September 17-20

The Glennie School drama room

Toowoomba Quilters Club Exhibition -

September 17-23

Toowoomba Community Baptist Church, 100

Glenvale Road

Highfields Lions Club Show and Shine -

September 18

Cabarlah Sportsground

Highfields Library book sale - September 21-24

ACCOMMODATION

SELF-CONTAINED SHARE

ACCOMMODATION

MERINGANDAN

WEST

For mature male

Very affordable rent

Permanent for right person

Pet cats welcome too - No dogs

Ph: 4696 9101 or 0409 969 106

PLEASE TEXT

P: 4596 3061

E: leanne@ldaaccounting.com.au W: www.ldaaccounting.com.au

BUY - SWAP - SELL

FOR SALE

Kelpie cattle dog pups.

Parents good guard or

working dogs.

Vaccinated, 14 weeks old.

$250

BIN 0000992476164

Phone 0427 965 398

FOR SALE

TASMANIAN OAK

DINING SUITE

8 hand carved chairs

Good condition

$5000 ONO

0447 255 874

CLASSES and TUITION

Piano Teacher

• Experienced teacher

• Offers tuition in piano

and theory

• Any age and level

• AMEB exam preparation

available

• Reasonable rates • Blue card holder

Contact 0448 956 144

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Small installations and

electrical repairs

Phone John 0449 908 487

Licence: 74180

HEALTH and WELLBEING

UP & ACTIVE

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Highly qualified

physiotherapists

trained to assess,

diagnose and treat

physical injuries

Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Shop 10, 2-4 Plaza Circle, Highfields 4352

Email: reception@upandactive.com.au

Ph: 07 4588 8880 Fax: 07 4588 8840

Web: upandactive.com.au

POSITIONS VACANT

MATURE DRIVER

WANTED

Reasonable hours

Permanent position for right person

Ph: 4696 9101

or text 0409 969 106

PUBLIC NOTICES

TEMPORARY ROAD

CLOSURE NOTICE

From Monday, 19 September closures

on Kleinton Road (single lane closure)

and Wirraglen Road (road closure) for

construction of public infrastructure will be

in place TRC approval OW/2022/1290.

For further information please call the

Project Manager 0433 733 067.

PETS and

PET SERVICES

HORSE RUG

REPAIRS

DOG RUGS

FROM $15

Crows Nest

0468 993

886

(no texts please)

HIGHFIELDS

CHURCH OF CHRIST

A WELCOMING PLACE

SUNDAY SERVICES

TIMES

9:30am and 5:00pm

6 Highfields Rd – Ph: 0408 304 776

Email: matt@highfieldschurch.org

ST ANNE’S HIGHFIELDS

“Offering services online and in person”.

Holy Eucharist: Sun 8:30am

Community Morning Prayer: Wed 9am

Baptisms welcome!

Church of Christ

Pre-denominational

Meeting at 49 Rome Street,

Newtown

26 Highfields Road,

Melissa Conway

Assistant Minister

Phone 0411 255 072

anglicanhighfields.org.au

Worship Times:

St George’s Crows Nest every Sunday

at 8.30 a.m

St Mark’s Goombungee

1st & 3rd 5pm and 5th Sunday 4pm

Barry 0409 874 147 Denise 0419 736 493

Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am

Listen to 102.7 FM each Sunday – 8pm

Let the Bible Speak

Free DVDs many interesting Bible topics

Contact 4630 7315 – All welcome

Email: fgljpayne@yahoo.com.au

Sunday Service:

Sunday Mornings @ 9am

55 Highfields rd.

Rev. Marius Kruger

0447 161 457

PLASTERER

PLASTERER

LOCAL - RELIABLE

Call Gary 0418 733 749

QBCC No: 1002151

WANTED

• Tractors

• Farm machinery

• Earth moving

equipment

• Cherry pickers

Dead or alive!

Cash paid!

0423 204 218

come as you are


WANTED

Worship

Times

Christ Lutheran Church

New England Highway, Highfields

WORSHIP

HIGHFIELDS

September 18

10.00am

Rev Dylan Miegel 0404 067 454

Barry Darr 0428 958 555

THIS WEEK’S

Star of the Show!!

ANTENNA SERVICES

Commmercial &

Residential Service

Specialist

HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA

& SURR0UNDS

• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations

• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre

• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers

Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote

0417 751 828

ANTENNAS SERVICES

PLASTERER

Weekly

Trades & Services

advertising from

$210 per 6 week block

LOCAL - RELIABLE

Call Gary 0418 733 749

QBCC No: 1002151

Call

4615 4416

to book

BOBCAT SERVICES

BUILDER

CHRIS BISHOP

QBSA Lic # 73683

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE

DOMESTIC

COMMERCIAL

SHOP FITTINGS

0428 526 701

4698 7268

CHRIS GILL

0418 716 883

TRUCK & DOG HIRE

5T EXCAVATOR

COMBO HIRE

ROCK RETAINING

WALL CONSTRUCTION

• Renovations

• Repairs & Maintenance

• Bathrooms

• Decks

• Pergolas

• Built-in Wardrobes

No job

too small

COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES

• IT Support - Home and business

• Computer systems with in-built data protection

• Disaster recovery planing •Virus/malware removal

• Data Recovery • IT equipment/supplies

Ph 4696 8414 - 0400 882 895

itsupport@downstech.com.au

www.downstech.com.au

COMPUTING SERVICES

CONCRETING

KEN THE

CONCRETOR

ABN 90 994 562 585

Specialising in:

• Shed Slabs

• Stencil driveways & paths

• Exposed aggregate

• Plain concrete

QBSA

72638

Ken Cox

0419 718 841

A/H 4698 1118

CONCRETING

On the Job Concrete Mixing

PTY LTD

Small volume specialist

Now offering: supply,

lay and finishing

services

0477 460 006

info@onthejobconcretemixing.com

www.onthejobconcretemixing.com

QBCC Lic 25264

Find us on

DECKS and PATIOS

•Outdoor areas

• Metal fabrication

• Sheds - carports - garages

• Insulated roofs

• Glass rooms

JIM ELDRIDGE

Building Contractors

I COME TO YOU

On-Site since 1999

PC Service & Repair

Mob: 0402 017 396

ABN: 44 311 399 699

Web: www.aspirecomputing.com.au

Email: info@aspirecomputing.com.au

0418 729 438

4634 8959

Fax 4634 5537

QBCC 107 99 47

ACN 115 429 199

1/5 Tradewinds CT

Toowoomba

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FENCING

FENCING

RADKEKO Pty Ltd

THE TRAVELLING FENCER

0409 308 626

ABN 83 155 199 821

HANDYMAN & CLEANING

maintenance

& cleaning

services

• Handyman Service

• Window Cleaning

• Carpet Cleaning

• High Pressure Water Cleaning

• Lawns & Gardening

0429 500 840

Over 35 Years Experience

HANDYMAN & GARDENING

HOME MAINTENANCE

DELIVERING RESULTS

SERVICES

• Handyman

• Cylinder mowing

• Lawn mower service

& repair

• Garden edge

kerbing

• Gardening

• Landscaping

• Fencing (domestic)

• Mini excavator

P: 0437 300 794 E: baydos80@gmail.com

YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE

FEATURED HERE

Contact Ann 4615 4416 for details

BUILDER

DRILLING SERVICES

HANDYMAN and PAINTER

BLINDS and CURTAINS

BLIND CLEANING & REPAIRS

Cleaned with ultrasonic technology

Plus On Site Curtain Cleaning

Cleaned where they hang

Curtains, Drapes, Valances, Romans,

Pelmets, Lounge and Mattress Cleaning

HOUSEHOLD M0ULD REMOVAL

BLINDS and SECURITY

SHELLEY’S BLINDS & SECURITY

YOUR HOME - YOUR WAY - YOUR BUDGET

Contact BERNIE

Freecall: 1800 809 826

Mobile: 0409 496 341

www.shelleysglass.com.au

We supply

and install

new blinds

Reasonable

Rates

Free Quote:

Call Andrew

0417 634 467

• Security doors

• Grills

• Timber blinds

• Verticals

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

• CONTRACT CARPENTRY • MAINTENANCE

0431 162 535

kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au

QBCC 15038578

Call Paul Schriek

M: 0437 343 877

BUILDER

E: paul_windamere@bigpond.com

9 Werribee Drive, Highfields

CABINET MAKER

QBCC

1133363

Local Cabinet Maker with over

15 years experience

CUSTOM KITCHENS, VANITIES,

LAUNDRIES & WARDROBES

Contact: Peter

QBSA 521346

0423 282 735

Serving Toowoomba and the

peter@ekt.net.au

Downs since 1992


• LOCAL DIVINER AVAILABLE

• LICENSED DRILLER

• COMPETITIVE RATES

Chris 0427 922 727

Carol 0409 922 728

DRILLING SERVICES

WATER

BORES

• Stock, Domestic

and Irrigation bores

• Licensed driller

Alan – 0437 769 985

Czisodrilling@hotmail.com

EARTHMOVING

SUNSET

EARTHMOVING

EST. 1986 CROWS NEST

Site Works, Desilting Dams, Land Clearing

Franna Crane, Road Construction

DOZERS : GRADERS : EXCAVATORS

TIPPERS : BOBCATS : ROLLERS

DOUG. 0418 716 725

4698 7282

LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES

Ph: (07) 4696 9111

Mob: 0427 135 899

Fax: (07) 4596 3019

LANDSCAPE and PAVING

Popey’s

Landscaping & Paving

QBSA 700205

All aspects of landscaping

including Retaining Walls

• sandstone • block • timber

Paving - Garden Creation

Suppliers of all

your landscaping

needs

4 Darian Street

Highfields

Industrial Estate

Mobile: 0417 709 846


MOWING and MAINTENANCE

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Mowing | Edging | Hedge Trimming

Weed Control | Green Waste Removal

Lawn Fertilisation | Yard Cleaning

CALL CRAIG - 0458 419 754

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE

MOWING & YARD MAINTENANCE

Slashing and

Acreage Mowing

Free quotes

No travel charges within 10km Highfields PO

– Discount for regular services –

Licenced spraying, post hole digging and

mobile sawmill available

Ken 0429 720 307

Are you a tradie??

And looking for new

customers??

TRADES AND SERVICES

A prime spot on this page can

be yours.

From just $35 per week for a

6-week booking............

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

QBCC Lic: 726298

PAINTER

PAINTING & DECORATING

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Email:

yatesrd67@gmail.com

PAINTER

L Thorpe

Painting Contractors

Local family business Free Quotes

Quality at a reasonable price

Residential Commercial

Renovations Fences

Roofs Insurance

Specialised feature coatings

P: 0427 965 089

E: lthorpepainting@bigpond.com

A: 22 William St, Goombungee, Q. 4354

PLUMBING SERVICES

flanagan

plumbing

REPAINTS

INTERIOR

EXTERIOR

DOMESTIC

NEW HOMES

COMMERCIAL

ROOF PAINTING

PRESSURE CLEANING

ALL TEXTURE COATINGS

No job

too small

QBCC: 58406

Pest Management Lic: pmt-0-1877

• All pest treatments: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Termites

• Timber Pest Inspections • Rodents

Call for a competitive quote

Call Bob 0428 478 389

Email: thegarners10@bigpond.com

QBCC 79716

service Servicing Toowoomba,

Local Plumber

Highfields and

surrounding areas

PO Box 200, Toowoomba, Q. 4350

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SPORT

CROWS NEST: Wednesday, September 7

afternoon social bowls was won by Tony Collins

and Joe McDonald. Coming in second were Paul

McEwan and Roger Haldane.

The weather has improved, and so too has the

number of feet on the green. Good news!

Don’t forget, jackpot every Wednesday afternoon

- so next week could be your lucky day!

The result of our semifinal against Pittsworth was

a welcome win, which means that we were drawn to

play the final of Division 4 at Drayton on Saturday

September 10. Results in next week’s edition.

August 18 - Thrifty Thursday was won by Roger

Haldane and Keith Melit. The weather was perfect,

so why not join the crew on a Thursday arvo - it’s

a good couple of hour’s fun and you’ll always be

welcome.

September 4 - Crows Nest Fuels Afternoon was

won by Shane Case and Keith Melit, runners-up

went to Lachlan Barnes and Jess Brazier. Many

thanks to Crows Nest Fuels for continuing to

sponsor an enjoyable afternoon on the green. Much

appreciated.

September 18 - Peadon Rural Day. September

25 - Harry Steabler’s Memorial Afternoon. October

2 - Mixed social bowls.

The next management committee meeting is

scheduled for Sunday, October 9, starting at 9.30 am.

New members and visitors are always welcome

at Crow’s Nest, Feel free to get in touch with Gary

Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or on 4698

2197. Or, you could log onto our website at www.

crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au to learn more about

us. If you’re new in town, or just passing through

and looking for a friendly game on any Wednesday

or Sunday afternoon in future, simply ring the club

on 4698 1450 before midday to get your name in on

time. If you feel like a game on Thrifty Thursdays,

contact Jenni on 0417 797 449 before noon to book a

spot. You’re sure to be greeted with a smile.

Nominations for 2022-23 intraclub competitions

(open and club selected) are now open, and

entry forms are available at the club noticeboard.

You’ll never never know if you don’t have a

go! GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker, secretary,

Crows Nest Bowls Club

TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: Vale

Queen Elizabeth II, a wonderful 70-year reign,

thank you Ma’am. September 9 - No bowls due

to inclement weather.

September 16 - Competition call A grade singles

at 9am. L. Marshall vs T. Jones. Marker M.

Frappell.

September 16 - Competition call B grade singles

at 9am. J. MacKenzie vs M. Rasmussen.

Marker K. Ryan. If unavailable to play, please

contact Maree Frappell.

Social bowls Fridays. Names in by 8.30am to

play at 9am. $15 with morning tea provided. - Bev

Borey

CABARLAH LAD-

IES: Last week the lady

members held their annual

Pink Day in aid of

Breast Cancer Trials and

Blush Cancer Care.

Both ladies and gentlemen

played and we

welcomed many visitors.

The ladies provided a

beautiful morning tea

and lunch which was enjoyed

by all.

The event incorporated

a nine-hole 4bbb and

an 18-hole 4bbb. Due to

the inclement weather,

the 18-hole event was reduced

to 9 holes during

the game. I think everyone

was happy to retire

to the club house to dry

off and participate in the

early lunch.

Trophies were donated

by GemLife Highfields

for which our club

was most grateful.

Raffle prizes were

donated by Judy Bach,

Lynne McCleary and

Sue McNaught-Ford,

and together with other

donations, a considerable

amount was raised

for the Breast Cancer

OAKEY SOCIAL GOLF: September 11 - We

played an American foursomes with 28 players on

the front nine.

Winners were Tony Boyd and Dylan Holmes 28

nett, runners-up HL and Ian McDonald on count

back to Peter Flynn and Aaron Cherry 30 net. Winners

of the pins/approaches 1 P. Jones, 3 L. Bartley, 4

HL, 5 G. Byers, 6 P. Flynn, 7 over 60 G. Byers, under

60 T Boyd, 8 A. Palmer.

Long drives A grade HL, B grade B. Lucht, over

60 P. Morgan.

Members draw 61 Gary Garth and was not present

for $20. Raffles 22 J. Byrne and 56 P. Jones.

CABARLAH MEN'S: August 31 - Single stableford,

trophy donor Keith Mitchell. Winner M.

Hancock 38, runner-up L. Fisher 33. Rundown R.

Whittaker 33, B. Marney 32, D. Freyling 32, J. Dowling

32, N. McIntyre 32.

Pins 1 M. Goddard Pro-Pin, 5 L. Bishop, 10 L.

Bishop, 17 M.Goddard.

September 4 - Single stroke. Bob Sweeney trophies.

Winner M. Goddard 68, runner-up R. Whittaker

69.

Rundown B. Fagg 70, J. Gardener 71, P. Higham

71, J. Lee 75. Pins 1 G. MacDonald, 10 M. Hancock,

14 B. Fagg, 17 G. Trussell.

September 11 - Single stroke and monthly medals.

September 14 - Zone 2 championship. Stroke

play in grades. - Gary Small

BOWLS

NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: September

7 - B grade singles Y. McErlean wof J.

Mitchell, H. Gscheidle d. S. Connors.

Competition call for on or before September

14: - S. McManus vs K. Weir, K. Lavender vs A.

Jones. Markers V. Mahony, L. Mott, C. Benson, H.

Gscheidle. Umpire tba.

Competition call for on or before September 21

- Consistency singles K. Weir v. J. Pauli, A. Jones

v. T. Thomas, C.Benson v. H. Gscheidle, P. Graham

v. K. Lavender. Markers S. Connors, L. Mott, B.

Williams, V. Mahony. - Margaret Graham

DDLBA: September 11 - Results of the 2022

DDLBA pennant season played at Drayton Club.

Division 1 (Blue Flag) Drayton Green, Division 2

(Red Flag) North Toowoomba, Division 3 (Yellow

Flag) West Toowoomba/South Toowoomba.

More information on the pennant season as it

comes to hand together with photos.

Division 1 winners now go on (with 12 players) to

contest Group 2 in the playoffs against Cunningham

District. Venue to be decided.

September 13 - Nominations close with the District

for the DDLBA championship pairs to be conducted

on S September 17-18 at North Toowoomba.

September 14 - DDLBA veteran fours at West/

Club Toowoomba.

October 4 - Nominations close with the District

for the DDLBA championship triples on October 8-9

at Toowoomba Club. - Joyce McGeorge

PERANGA: September 3 - Peranga and Districts

Bowls Club hosted Senior Constable Chris

Hay’s Peranga Police Charity Bowls Day and annual

event which raises funds for Quinalow and Kulpi

State Schools the Maclagan-Windermere Kindgergarten,

all of which are located within the Peranga

Police Division. This year the rain managed to stop

just in time for the bowling which was won by Dave

Sipple’s team from Goombungee.

A multi-draw raffle and a barbecue dinner rounded

off the day along with a movie held in the Peranga

Hall for the youngsters. A total of $7254 was raised

and this was divided among the three organisations

based on their enrolment numbers.

Constable Hay said, “I was overwhelmed by the

support from the community that attended and the

businesses and individuals that provided donations

for the multi-draw raffle. The total we raised exceeded

all my expectations.”

GOLF

PAST PRESIDENTS: September 19 - Reminder

that the annual general meeting and quarterly

meeting will be held at midday at the Drayton

Bowls Club.

Please be aware that the City Golf Club is in

partnership with the Drayton Bowls Club and we

are not permitted to bring our own lunch any longer.

There will be sandwiches, hot box items and

sweets available for purchase. Barista coffee is

also available. - Karen Pratt

organisations.Winners

were Dulana P. and

Anne Robinson 23, second

Richard and Janese

Lloyd 22, followed by

Brian Northwood and

Margie Alcorn 22, and

Barry Fagg and Liz Robinson

22. ary Dwan won

the original nine-hole

event, followed by Colleen

Weber.

Entertainment was

provided by Peter Frazer

reciting bush poetry, for

which he is well known,

and George Goodwin on

guitar, playing and singing

popular numbers. -

Pam Campbell

HL, Ian McDonald, Tony Boyd and Dylan Holmes

September 18 - 4bbb stroke on the back nine

with a 6.30am tee off. - Flynny/Macca

RIFLE SHOOTING

CROWS NEST: September 11 - The 600-yard

shoot showed horrible winds which switched very

quickly. Mick came out with a 55.3. Very good

shooting.

TR: Mick Dickerson 102.6, Ash Bidgood 100.9,

John Gilliland 95.3, Robo Fry 93.6, Jack Bidgood 82.3.

FS: Hamish O’Donnell 116.6, Glenn Ellis 113.2,

Ray O’Neill 107.4, Neil Austin 107.2, Rick V

106.2, Paul O’Gorman 105.1, Shawn Birch 104.0.

FO: Brownie 109.3, Bill O’Brien 104.3, Dough

Toms 94.2, Craig Clark 107.3. Next week is 300

yards.

Visitors are welcome. - Hamish O’Donnell


RUGBY LEAGUE

Highfields Eagles under 17 girls

soar into grand finals

Highfields Eagles Under 17s girls team look at reclaiming the TJRL championship

After a dominant win against Brothers, the girls

in the Highfields Eagles Under 17s are looking to

reclaim the championship as they prepare for this

weekend’s grand finals.

The Eagles secured their spot in the TJRL Grand

Final after defeating Brothers with a 42-4 win on

Saturday, September 3.

This weekend’s match will see the second

time the Highfields Eagles U17s will attend the

Toowoomba Sports Ground to seize the trophy.

Team coach Wayne Collie said the girls have

been dominant all season, reaching the finals undefeated.

“Quite a few of these girls started playing earlier

this year, playing for either the Clydesdales Under

20s or the Highfields Eagles senior women’s

side,” Mr Collie said.

FISHING

CROWS NEST: During August, Justin Bolitho

and Al Limpus fished at Leslie and Bjelke Petersen

Dams. Tony and Lee Lingard and Peter and Joyce

Payne travelled to Evans Head and between them

caught Bream, Flathead, Tailor and Blackfish. They

found the sand bars have changed a lot since the recent

flooding events.

Ashley, Sam and Lucas Yaxley went camping and

fishing on the Moonie River at the start of August

and though it was very wet, managed to catch some

good Golden Perch.

August also saw us head over to Nanango Cup

race day for one of the club’s main fundraisers for the

year. It was a great day which started with awesome

platters at the Fitzroy Hotel in Nanango before we

were off to the track all dressed up for the occasion in

classic racewear and where some of us managed to

back a few winners.

We called into Cooyar Hotel on the way home before

returning to the Grand Old Crow.

Thank you to those who provided prizes for the

raffle and Kerry our bus driver for getting us there

and back safely.

Best dressed winners were Letitia Ruwoldt and

Greg Campbell.

Club winners for August: Freshwater Lucas Yaxley

- Golden Perch .9kg. Saltwater Peter Payne -

Flathead .79kg.

The next club trip is planned for from September

19 to October 1 to Fraser Island.

The alternative location is a fishing competition at

Bjelke-Petersen Dam on the weekend of October 1

and 2.

The next raffle night is on Friday, September 30

from 6pm.

With no club meeting in September, the next

meeting will be at the Grand Old Crow Hotel on

Wednesday, October 12, at 7pm. - Michelle Edser

LUCAS YAXLEY

Golden Perch

SAM YAXLEY

Golden Perch

INDOOR BOWLS

St MARY'S: With the warmer weather of

spring, we start to feel motivated to get active

again and get back into bowling. St Mary’s Club

hold social bowls at the Indoor Bowls Hall in Annand

Street every Thursday from 12.15 to 3pm at

a cost of $4 including afternoon tea.

September 9 - We only had one team competing

in the Friday night competition at TIBA and,

after three hard games, they managed to finish in

third place.

Our players were Marie Kelly, Margaret Tronc,

Selwyn Tronc and Chrissy Lippi. Congratulations!

-Yvonne

The depth of talent on the Highfields team

has been noticed by Queensland Rugby League

with Mariah Brown, Sierra Norris, Katelyn Collie,

and Mackenzie Zellar being selected for the

Queensland Under 17 Country team in the upcoming

City versus Country clash.

“These girls have worked hard having playing

rugby league for a good five years, they’re all talented

and they work well on the field together,”

Mr Collie said.

“As a coach, I am a proud of the Highfields Eagles

Under 17 they have performed well all season

but they haven’t won yet and anything can happen

at a grand final match.”

The Highfields Eagles will play at the TJRL Under

17s girls grand finals at the Toowoomba Sports

Ground this Saturday, September 17. - Sean White

PARKRUN

HIGHFIELDS: September 10 - Event number

326. On a beautiful spring morning 53 people ran,

jogged and walked our wet weather course. Ten

were first timers and nine recorded new personal

bests. Congratulations Cameron, Dan, Hamish, Tamara,

Emma, Riley, David, Judy and Erin on your

PBs. Representatives of four different clubs took

part. Welcome to visitors from Wynnum, Southbank

and Toowoomba. The event was made possible by

11 volunteers Janis Trigg, Di Tumbridge, Kerrianne

Jones, Lee Bambrick, Greg Jones, Tracey Roberts,

Graham Trigg, Jan Lange, Tom Hinton, Clarrie

Sanders and Janeen Gibson.

Highfields parkrun is held every Saturday morning

at 7am at the Highfields Sport and Recreation

Park, Highfields. For information email highfields@

parkrun.com or message us via our Facebook page. -

Janeen Gibson

TABLE TENNIS

CROWS NEST: A grade: Broncos 8 - Malcolm

Macdonald 2, Kearin Macdonald 0, Penny Hegarty

1, Loretta Kelk 0. Malcolm and Kearin 0, Malcolm

and Penny 1, Malcolm and Loretta 1, Kearin and

Penny 1, Kearin and Loretta 1, Penny and Loretta 1

d. Storm 6: Kurt Macdonald 1, Doug Shum 1, Rob

Shelton 2, Kallum Genrich 1, Kurt and Doug 1, Kurt

and Rob 0, Kurt and Kallum 0, Doug and Rob 0,

Doug and Kallum 0, Rob and Kallum 0. Sharks 8

- Darren Hagarty 1, Rhys Kelk 0, Ned Hagarty 1,

Shane Macdonald 2. Darren and Rhys 0, Darren and

Ned 1, Darren and Shane 1, Rhys and Ned 0, Rhys

and Shane 1, Ned and Shane 1 d. Panthers 6: Shane

Murphy 2, Grahame Knight 1, Peter Greaves 1, Godfrey

Davies 0, Shane and Grahame 1, Shane and Peter

G 0, Shane and Godfrey 0, Grahame and Godfrey

0, Grahame and Peter 1, Godfrey and Peter 0.

B grade: Rabbitohs 8: Jenny Pickering 2, Chris

Hayward 2, River Verhoek 1, Travis Morice 0, Jenny

and Chris 1, Jenny and River 1, Jenny and Travis 0,

Chris and River 1, Chris and Travis 0, River and Travis

0 d. Eels 5: Lucien Goldie-Brown 0, Allen Parsons

0, Dakota Vehoek 2, Jay Morice 1, Lucien and

Allen 0, Lucien and Dakota 0, Lucien and Jay 0, Allen

and Dakota 0, Allen and Jay 1, Dakota and Jay 1.

Raiders 10: Ed Pickering 1, Geoff Darr 0, Janelle

Macdonald 2, Patti Bowman 1, Ed and Geoff 1,

Ed and Janelle 1, Ed and Patti 1, Geoff and Janelle

1, Geoff and Patti 1, Janelle and Patti 1 d. Bulldogs

4: Lynda Georgeson 2, Hamish Genrich 1,

Anaiah Goldie-Brown 0, Peter Morice 1, Lynda and

Hamish 0, Lynda and Anaiah 0, Lynda and Peter 0,

Hamish and Anaiah 0, Hamish and Peter 0, Anaiah

and Peter 0. - Samantha Black

HOCKEY

TOOWOOMBA: August 26 - Men's A1: Newtown

2 (Josh McPaul, Zachary Sinton) d. Past High

0. September 2 - Norths 2 (Matt Torlington, Ben Edwards)

d. Newtown 0.

August 26 - Women's A1: Newtown drew with

Norths 0 all. September 2 - Newtown 2 (Eloise

McKenzie, Amanda Ross) d. Past High 0.

DARTS

OAKEY: Grand Hotel 1 - 104, Grand Hotel 2

- 115, Bernborough Tavern 1 - 79, Bernborough

Tavern 2 - 72, Bernborough Tavern 3- 68.

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BOWLS

RUGBY LEAGUE

TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: Vale Queen

Elizabeth II, a wonderful 70-year reign, thank you

Ma’am. September 9 - No bowls due to inclement

weather. September 16 - Competition call A grade

singles at 9am. L. Marshall vs T. Jones. Marker M.

Frappell. September 16 - Competition call B grade

singles at 9am. J. MacKenzie vs M. Rasmussen.

Marker K. Ryan. If unavailable to play, please contact

Maree Frappell. Social bowls Fridays. Names

in by 8.30am to play at 9am. $15 with morning tea

provided. - Bev Borey

TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: September

14 - 12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self or club selected

triples over 20 ends. Green fee $15 includes afternoon

tea. Names in by 11.45am please. Bar roster

Keith Kelly. Office roster Rob Borey.

September 16 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples

format. Everyone is welcome. Green fee $15

includes light refreshments. Be there or names in

8.30am.

September 18 - 12.30pm: Club two-bowl triples.

Mixed or otherwise. 26 ends of play. Green fee

$15.00 includes afternoon tea. Names or teams on

the board please. Bar roster Kerry Gleeson. Greenkeeping

roster BJ King.

September 20 - 1pm - 3pm. Coaching/practice/

roll-ups. All members are invited to come along and

seek to improve their game. Club coaches are available

to help.

Competition call: 2022 club championship matches

drawn for play.

September 14 - 12.30pm: Men's fours D. Lucas,

P. Korin (sub req), W. McMillan and A. Watkins vs

S. Hazzard, J. Cosgrove, P. Harrington and J. Moulden

(sub). Mixed pairs L. Marshall and J. Fisher vs R.

Zimmerle and C. Lippi.

September 16 - 9am: Ladies A grade singles L.

Marshall vs T. Jones (Marker M. Frappell). Ladies B

grade singles J. Mackenzie vs M Rasmussen (Marker

K Ryan). Mixed pairs A. Vosper and A. Watkins vs

J. Malt and W. Tedford.

September 17 - 12.30pm: Mens pairs J. Fisher

and Grant Smith vs W. Tedford and C. Clifford.

Results of play:

Wednesday social: Kevin Cotterell, Ted Lewis and

Rick Vosper. Friday social: Not played due to rain.

Sunday jackpot pairs. 14 teams took to the

green looking to take out the $100 jackpot in the

Queensland Electrical Solutions jackpot pairs.

The winning pair was Dianna Zeller and Russell

Zimmerle with a margin of 17. However, the pot did

not go off and jackpots to $156 for the next round on

October 16.

2022 club championship results: Mens triples D.

Lucas, J. Fisher and A. Watkins d. R. Zimmerle, P.

Knee and C Bowman.

Please look at your travel plans and use the away

board if you know you will be unavailable for play.

- Mick Bianchi

OAKEY MEN'S: Pennants division 3 final:

Toowoomba 71 d. Oakey 61. September 17 - Competition

called club pairs V. Rush and W. Patterson v.

P. Wolski and P. Boyton. September 18 - Competition

called club pairs M. Park and J. Harrison v. R.

Henry and P. Maker.

Competition is now open for the 2022-23 season.

Competition forms available at the club.

OAKEY LADIES: September 13 - Today is our

monthly meeting at 9am with bowls to follow.

One game of fours played last week. Veta Allen,

Hazel Harvey, Doreen Ciesiolka and Jan Little d.

Christine Little, Elaine Priaulx, Dorothy Buckley

and Betty Richter. - Elsie Voll

OAKEY MEN'S: Pennants Division 3 final:

Toowoomba 71 d. Oakey 61. September 17

- Competition called club pairs V. Rush and W.

Patterson v. P. Wolski and P. Boyton. September

18 - Competition called club pairs M. Park and J.

Harrison v. R. Henry and P. Maker.

Competition is now open for the 2022-23 season.

Competition forms available at the club.

GOLF

GOOMBUNGEE: September 8 - Men's single

stableford, Shane Hughes and Gary Buckley trophy.

Winner Tony Sheridan 38. Approaches 1/10 Murray

McLeod, 3/12 Dave Scutt, 9/18 Gary Buckley.

Ladies single stableford, club trophy. Winner Gloria

Scott 39. Approaches 4/13 Jan Mullins, 6/15 Ann

Cass, 7/16 Gloria Scott.

Handicap matchplay draw for next week: Ann

Cass v. Denise Volz, Gloria Scott v. Jan Mullins.

September 10 - Janielle Wieck Memorial Day,

two-person ambrose. Winners golfer-golfer Col Jenkins

and Russell Gardner 64½ net (overall trophy

winners), golfer-non golfer Matty and Adam Burgess

65 1/2 net, non-golfer-non golfer G. Challenor and P.

Knight 68 net. Runners-up golfer-golfer Greg Schull

and Dave Humphrey, golfer-non golfer Marty Edser

and Jaden Thorpe, non-golfer-non golfer Brad Pike

and Adam Alden. Pins men 4/13 Col Jenkins, 8/17

Dave Humphrey. Team approaches 6/15 Matty and

Adam Burgess, 7/16 J. Thorpe and M. Edser. Long

drives golfer Travis Peters, non-golfer Peter Dioth,

ladies Sarah Wolski. The day raised in excess of

$1000 for the Cancer Council.

September 11 - Single stableford, Goombungee

v. Oakey. Winners Goombungee men Trent Peters 37

on count back. Oakey men George Wright 35. Winners

Goombungee ladies Carmel Cover 41, Oakey

ladies Yvonne Lebeter 27, runners-up Goombungee

men Bill Robertson 37.

Oakey men Michael Rietveld 33. Runners-up

Goombungee ladies Val Drowley 38/ Oakey ladies

Joan Fisk 26.

Rundown Goombungee Greg Schull, David

Schloss, Ann Cass, David Lowe, Lynden McGinn.

Oakey Andrew King, Alen De Voss, Mark Carter,

Bob Dearling, Doug Fisk. Pin shots men 3/12 Bob

Dearling, 4/13 Matty Burgess, 8/17 Michael Rietveld,

approaches 2/11 Matty Burgess, 6/15 Mark

Carter, 7/16 Rob Mansbridge. Ladies approach 2/11

Ann Cass, 3/12 Carmel Cover. Club points Goombungee

320, Oakey 245.

Members draw - No. 6, Greg Buckley present,

wins $25. Next week $5.

September 15 - Men's single stableford, club trophy.

Ladies single stroke, club trophy. Round 2 handicap

matchplay championship.

September 18 - Zone 3 championships Allora.

single stableford. Club trophy for players at home.

- Murray McLeod

Highfields Eagles - two

teams into grand final

It was an action packed

weekend of rugby league at the

Toowoomba Sports Stadium, for

week three of the TRL preliminary

finals with a full register for

the Highfields Eagles with all

three men’s teams playing for a

spot in the grand final.

The first match of the day saw

the under 19s take on Warwick

Cowboys. Coached by Steve

Haywood, the Eagles were seeking

redemption after their poor

performance last week against

the Hawks.

The opening 15 minutes saw a

lot of defence by Highfields after

a few back-to-back penalties.

They defended their line well

and a hunger in their game was

very evident.

Once the Eagles got some

possession they hit the ground

running, with the TRL colt of

the year, Connor Nicholls, darting

over to score near the posts

in the 21st minute, putting the

Eagles in front by 6.

This led to another two tries in

the next few sets by Chad Lebsanft

and Jai Purser.

At 18-0, the Warwick Cowboys

needed to be the next to

score to stay in the game. Just

before half time, they did just

that and went over in the corner

making the half time score 18-4.

Highfields second rower Zac

Brown stormed h over the line

in the first five minutes of the

second half and this really took

the remaining spark out of the

Cowboys.

The Eagles centre Chad Lebsanft

had a superb game, scoring

three tries and converting at 100

per cent leading to the victory

for the Highfields Eagles 36-

10, putting them into the Grand

Final against the Gatton Hawks

this Sunday.

The reserve grade Eagles have

been in fantastic form all year

and followed suit booking their

spot in next weekend’s grand final

with a superb 40-4 win over

last year’s premiers, the Gatton

Hawks.

The Eagles were outstanding,

leading by 16-0 in the first

15 minutes which certainly set

them up for the game.

The score remained the same

as they went into the break.

The second half started the

same for the determined Eagles

as they threw everything at Gatton

for which they had no answers.

They ran in another four tries

and with pinpoint conversions

by half Cory Haywood, they

ended the Hawks season adding

24 points in the second half.

There was not a bad player

in the Highfields Eagles team.

They all stood up and did their

job.

They possessed grit and determination

that showed they mean

business this season and they

will now go head-to-head with

a strong Wattles side on Sunday

which will be a very tough battle

Ḃut from their finals performances

thus far, the Highfields

Eagles are a side not to be taken

lightly.

Following the superb wins of

the under 19s and the reserve

grade, the A grade was one of

the most thrilling games of the

season.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be

three from three for Highfields,

going down to the Gatton Hawks

42-38. The game had it all!

Highfields were down to 12

men for most of the match after

centre Brenton Clement was sent

off for a tackle gone wrong.

One minute after this, five

eight Nick Bainbridge was sent

off to cool down for 10.

This left the Eagles fighting

extra hard with only 11 men on

the field.

The crowd thought that it was

over, only 33 minutes left on the

clock and 20 points behind.

To Highfields credit, they

found some Eagle spirit and courageously,

with only 11 and 12

men fought their way back into

the match, razzling the Hawks

with their player-coach, Jarrod

Lee, instigating a sense of calm

leading the Eagles to a few quick

tries.

With only a minute on the

clock the score was level at 38-

all, convincing spectators they

were going to see some overtime

come into play until Gatton

half, Haydan Lipp, in the dying

seconds of the game broke the

Highfields spirit and put his

winger over the line, taking the

win for the Hawks by 4.

This was to be the last game

for captain Cam Stewart and

Steve Lee, with both hanging up

the boots at the end of the season.

Not the result they were wanting

but they certainly went out

playing the match of the season.

A grade: Gatton 42 (Tries

Jayden Williams 2, Ben Seul

2, Joel Brett, Lisite Hafoka,

Isaiah Walden. Goals Haydan

Lipp 5/8) d. Highfields 38 (Tries

Brenton Clement 3, Jarrod Lee,

Cory McGrady, Carl Clement,

Nick Bainbridge. Goals Josh

Fanning 5/7).

Reserve grade: Highfields 40

(Tties Jordan Klingberg 2, Lachlan

Thom, Brayden Josephs,

Jack Hutton, Nathan Smith,

Jake George. Goals Cory Haywood

6/7) d. Gatton 4 (Tries Tye

Gray).

Under 19 men: Highfields 36

(Tries Chad Lebsanft 3, Connor

Nicholls, Jai Purser, Zac Brown,

Bailey Nash. Goals Chad Lebsanft

6/6) d. Warwick 10 (Tries

Jayden Tucker, Nick Carrie.

Goals Nick Carrie 1/2). - Sally

Haywood

• Today's front page picture

is of A grade captain Cam

Stewart. Photo by Gerard Thom

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