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Letters to the editor welcomeLetters are accepted on the understanding they could be editedfor grammar, punctuation, spelling, repetition, verbosity, legalconsiderations, etc. Herald policy is to retain the writer’s intentin all correspondence, subject to the above conditions. The editor may accept or rejectletters without further reference to the writer. All letters are treated confidentially. Underno circumstances are they referred to third parties before publication. Preference isgiven to letters of fewer than 200 words, published with the writer’s name. Pen namesare subject to individual consideration. Please include full name, address and daytimetelephone number. We remind correspondents that publication of letters relies on writersadhering to the these conditions. - Ed.The Herald team.....FREENeil LomasEditor• Read the paper FREE onlinewww.highcountryherald.com.au• Or subscribe for a FREE email linkherald@highcountrynews.net.auMiles NollerNewsAnn LomasManagerSean WhiteNewsNational Day of MourningThursday, 22 September 2022HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II1926 - 2022Thursday, 22 September 2022 has been declared a National Public Holidayto honour the life and service of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.• Our Customer Service Centres are closed on Thursday. If you have anurgent matter, please phone our afterhours service on 131 872.• General non-urgent enquires can be logged via our website by visitingwww.tr.qld.gov.au/onlineservices• Our waste collection and waste facilities will remain operational as usual.• Milne Bay and Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centres are open9am - 4pm.• Toowoomba Region Libraries and Art Galleries are closed.Regular opening hours will resume on Friday, 23 September 2022.131 872 www.tr.qld.gov.auFREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERPublished weeklyDelivered to 11,000+ homes - urban and rural, 750+ email subscribersand available at newsagencies and other outlets in Highfields, Crows Nest,Goombungee, Oakey and across the North Toowoomba region.Gavin RyanGraphic DesignIndependent – Locally ownedTony ZancolaGraphic DesignLETTERSToowoomba Regional Council_200922_19x3_HCHLyn CollierAdmin-AccountsDisaster preparednessCommunities across Australia are reeling fromthe compounding effects of fires, floods, cyclonesand the global pandemic,There is no doubt more challenges will emerge.Australian Red Cross is urging people to actnow to prepare for the inevitable disasters ahead.Red Cross has long known the value ofcommunities and individuals taking time to planand prepare for potential disasters.That value has now been underscored bya Curtin University report into the effectiveness ofour emergency preparedness programs for peoplewho lived through the devastating 2021 WoorolooBushfire in the Perth Hills.This month marks our annual campaign toGoombungee hall AGM - new ideas welcomeThe Goombungee Public Hallannual general meeting and electionof officers will be held onSaturday, September 24 at 10am.It would be nice to have newblood elected to the committeeto bring new ideas to run functionslike discos for our youngCrossword Number 1045 Sudoku Number 10451 2 3 4 5 6ACROSS1. 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Have title toL U G S P O R T SO O L I O E UU F O C L O V E RT O N E A U FR L A N C E R SB E R M U D A II E B N A P EB E D A U B R E XL I R O A M IE N D I N G S O T8 1 5 7 2 6 9 3 42 3 9 8 5 4 1 7 66 4 7 9 3 1 5 8 29 8 2 5 1 7 6 4 31 5 6 4 8 3 2 9 74 7 3 6 9 2 8 1 55 2 1 3 7 9 4 6 87 9 4 2 6 8 3 5 13 6 8 1 4 5 7 2 9Solutions toCrossword and Sudoku No. 1044ADVERTISINGDEADLINES:Bookings: Wednesday prior to publicationMaterial: Thursday prior to publicationPrint-ready artwork: Friday prior to publicationClassifieds: Friday prior to publicationOffice: Highfields Plaza Shopping CentreHighfields Qld 4352Phone: 4615 4416 - 0409 890 081Post: Box 242, Highfields Qld 4352Email: herald@highcountrynews.net.auWeb: www.highcountryherald.com.au• Published by Diamond Valley Enterprises Pty Ltd • Printed by Newscorp Australia, Yandina. • All original material is copyright • Significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible.• Responsibility for election matter in this publication is accepted by Neil Edward Lomas, Shop 11, Plaza Circle Shopping Centre, Highfields, Qld 43522 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au78 9 101112 13 14 15 16 1718 192021 22 232425 26people, and activities for allages like maybe darts on Fridaynights, night or daytime Bingo,or games during the day or atnight.The hall has recently beenrestumped, the power has beenupgraded with extra powerencourage people to prepare ahead for disasters,because preparedness has been found to improvehow people experience disasters and how theyrecover from them.Excellent resources on the Red Crosswebsite www.redcross.org.au/prepare includesteps to create your own emergency plan,download the Red Cross Get Prepared App,prepare a survival kit, emergency contacts list,and keepsake list, and understand ways to helpmanage stress.With disaster season almost upon us, I urgepeople to start thinking now about how they willmanage. - Garry Page, Director, Australian RedCross, Queenslandpoints to make it much safer bydoing away with the need forleads, and new stoves have beeninstalled.The hall could be used as acrisis centre if the need arose oras a combined church centre.- WillWalking Netball - come and try for fun and fitnessWalking netball is a modified version of netballdesigned for both women and men, but played ata walking pace.The game is played once a week and providesan opportunity to have fun, meet with friends anddevelop social networks, but at the same time, bykeeping active, it will improve your health outcomesregardless of fitness or age.Interested people are invited to try out the gameat the Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre at10.30am on Wednesday, October 5 when Brisbane-basedguest coach Sue Mitchell will be thereto explain the game.Sue has four years involvement with WalkingNetball and is looking forward to seeing the gameestablished in Highfields.Cost for the “come and try” morning is $5 andsuitable sport shoes are required.For more information, contact Liz Kusay 0429033 482.9 4 7 87 2 56 26 8 95 41 9 57 39 2 86 5 3 1Sudoku Difficulty Level - HardSUDOKU RULESFill the grid so that every column, every row and every3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. 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Acland expected to inject $1 billioninto local economyHundreds of people havealready contacted the NewAcland mine about getting ajob when, and if, Stage 3 of theproject gets its final approvalfrom the State Government.These potential employeesand suppliers are hoping toshare in the projected $1 billionthat the third stage of the mineis likely to generate for Acland,Oakey, and the wider regionover the next 12 to 15 years.The New Hope Group, whichowns the Acland mine, latelast month received a miningapproval for Stage 3 of theproject after waiting about 12years on the State Government.Last week, New Acland saidit was accepting expressionsof interest from employees andsuppliers.New Hope Group is encouragingDarling Downs locals toregister their interest in a job atNew Acland Mine via an onlineportal - https://newhopegroup.com.au/current-expressions-ofinterest/Because the QueenslandMinister for Resources, ScottToowoomba Region councillorshave endorsed the recommendationto continue havingdomestic waste and recyclingcollection service delivered byJJ Richards, as well as enteringinto a short-term contract withRe.Group for the processing ofrecyclable material.Cr Nancy Sommerfield saidthe 12-year contract that isrecommended to be awardedto JJ Richards for Waste andRecyclables collection wouldensure ratepayers continue toreceive a high quality collectionservice.“This was a rigorous tenderprocess as waste collectionand recyclables is one of ourbiggest operations as a localgovernment.“I’m confident we have secureda great deal providing ahigh quality waste collectionand recycling service to ourcommunity long into the future.“JJ Richards has a long andproud history in the ToowoombaRegion with the company’sfirst council contract awardedby Toowoomba in 1962,” CrSommerfield said.In addition to the contractrecommended to be awarded toJJ Richards, TRC also endorsedthe recommendation of a shorttermone-year contract withoptions to extend to Re.Groupfor the provision of recyclingprocessing services.Stewart confirmed NewAcland Stage 3 stacks upenvironmentally, socially andfinancially, the project is justwaiting on the QueenslandMinister for Water, GlennButcher to grant the project anAssociated Water Licence.It is understood the Ministerhas been in possession of anapplication for the water licencefor three years.New Acland Mine GeneralManager, Dave O’Dwyer saidthe AWL will enable a restartof operations and employmentopportunities for hundreds oflocal workers and suppliers.“At the peak of construction,there will be close to 600 localworkers on site at New AclandMine,” Mr O’Dwyer said.“Throughout the life ofthe project, the permanentworkforce will be approximately400 full-time roles, made up ofDarling Downs locals.He said those seeking workshould visit the New HopeGroup website and register theirinterest for a role at New AclandMine.Council renews waste contractwith long standing JJ RichardsFIRST COUNCIL CONTRACT AWARDED in 1962“The short-term contract wasrecommended to be awarded forrecycling processing servicesbecause TRC intends to providefor a Materials Recovery Facilityin the very-near future which willeventually result in cost-savingsto Council for the transportCr SOMMERFIELDCommunity benefitDam at Acland mine for treated water from Toowoomba“Once the project is underway, we’ll need truck drivers,engineers, electricians,operators, administration staffand mechanics.“Unlike a lot of other mines inQueensland, New Acland Minedoes not engage fly-in, fly-outworkers, with more than 90 pecent of our previous workforceliving within 50km of the site.“Local businesses canalso express their interest insupplying goods and services atNew Acland Mine online.”of recoverable material whichcurrently occurs. I look forwardto the community benefittingfrom the contracts negotiatedby TRC subject to Council’sfull endorsement at the meetingon Tuesday, September 20,” CrSommerfield said.The Associated Water Licenceprovides a framework on howthe mine is to interact with wateron the site.The mining operation doesnot use any onsite water for itsoperations.It takes all of its water for coalwashing and other uses fromToowoomba’s Wetalla watertreatment plant at a cost of about$10 million a year.- Miles Noller reportingLandcaredisplayOakey Urban Landcare andKoala habitat display will beheld at the Landcare building,50 Oakey-Kelvinaugh Road,until Sunday, September 25,from 10am to 4pm daily.The display includes plantsgrowing in the Oakey area andpropagation demonstrations.Contact Trevor 0409 633352.New England Highway-Opposite Tmba Christian CollegeAvailable Now!!• Grapes• Tomatoeslots of varieties• Mulberries• Blackberries• HerbsFIREWOODAged Hardwood Long BurningPick up or DeliveryCurrent trading hours: 8am-4pm Mon-SatLike, Follow & Share us on Facebook for Offers & Specials9 Recreation ReserveRoad, HIGHFIELDS 4630 8548Highfields Largest Plant NurseryTOTALSPAN TOOWOOMBATotalspan Toowoomba is local family business, owned andoperated by Jordan and Belinda Bill.PatWEIR MPMember for CondaminePlease like my facebook pageComplete design & build serviceObligation free quoteDetailed no surprise quoteArrange building consents25 Year Structural GuaranteePROUDLY MADE INAUSTRALIASITESPECIFICENGINEERING101 Campbell Street, Oakey, Qld. 4401PO Box 65, Oakey, Qld. 4401P 07 4570 4100 E condamine@parliament.qld.gov.auF PatWeirMPAuthorised by Pat Weir MP, 101 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD 4401To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.auCALL (07) 4633 1119 WEB TOTALSPAN.COM.AUVISIT 393 TAYLOR STREET, TOOWOOMBA, QLDHIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - 3
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