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Letters to the editor welcomeRoad in urgent need of repairDuring my work commitmentsrecently, I travelled alongGenrich Road in Glenaven.I was shocked to see the appallingand dangerous conditionof this road. At several placesalong the road, I had to come to acomplete stop before negotiatingthe ruts that have been washedout in the road over time.TOOWOOMBAFriday 25 November10am-11.30amThe Goods Shed,3 Victoria St,ToowoombaRSVPs essential byFriday 18 NovemberThe Herald team.....FREENeil LomasEditorMiles NollerNewsAnn LomasManagerWithout doing this, my vehiclewould have suffered damage.I certainly have concern forthe residents along this roadwho have to travel it daily butmy real concern is if the EmergencyServices were needed forany reason, they would not beable to negotiate the washed outsections.Sean WhiteNewsMILLMERRANFriday 9 December10am-11.30amMillmerran Community& Cultural Centre,Walpole St, MillmerranRSVPs essential byFriday 2 DecemberFREE 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 DesignLETTERSLetters 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.My plea to the ToowoombaRegional Council is to inspectthis road and complete the necessaryrepairs to make it fit forall vehicles to travel along, justas any other unsealed road in theRegion has to be. - Concernedratepayer.Name withheld at writer's requestCROWS NESTFriday 16 December10am-11.30amCrows NestCommunity Centre,William St, Crows NestRSVPs essential byFriday 9 DecemberCome dressed in your most festive apparel (or decorate your wheelie walker)for a chance to win the Mayor’s Best Dressed prize!Please RSVP by emailing events@tr.qld.gov.au with total number attending(inc. carers), number of wheelchairs and dietary requirements.For more information please contact 131 872Independent – Locally ownedTony ZancolaGraphic DesignLyn CollierAdmin-AccountsGarage sale fundraiserOn October 8, a verysuccessful garage salewas held in CrowsNest to raise funds forthe Local AmbulanceCommittee.The event raised$3131 and we wouldlike to thank all whodonated goods andthose who volunteeredtheir time to make itsuch a success.This includes thewalker who distributedthe pamphlets, the sorters,price markers andCrossword Number 1051 Sudoku Number 10511 2 3 4 5 6ACROSS1. Crouch5. Grasp7. Depend on8. Tobacco product10. Pole13. Arrive (4,2)15. Taro dish16. Adage17. TV display19. Writer,Edgar Allan ...20. Aquatic bird23. Divots25. College girls (2-3)26. Old Roman date27. Deadly snakes5 9 8 7 4 6 1 3 21 2 3 8 5 9 6 4 77 4 6 3 2 1 8 9 53 5 1 9 8 7 2 6 49 8 4 1 6 2 7 5 32 6 7 5 3 4 9 1 88 1 9 4 7 3 5 2 66 3 5 2 1 8 4 7 94 7 2 6 9 5 3 8 1Solutions toCrossword and Sudoku No. 1050ADVERTISINGDEADLINES: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 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au78 9 10 11 1213 14 1517 181619 20 21 2223 24 252627 28helpers on the day.A particular thankyou to Jackie, David,Graham and Michelleas well as the CrowsNest and High Countrycommunity who supportedby purchasingtreasures they found forsale.It was a wonderfulevent which broughtthe local community togetherfor a great cause.- Von Wicks and LynnBartimoteHerald onlineThank you for sending the link to read the Heraldonline. It is so convenient to receive the localnews in this format.Always a great read. - Cheryl Orton.Supporting Motherhood is hosting a Family FunDay at Glenvale Park, Toowoomba from 9am to1pm on Sunday, November 13 to raise funds tokickstart sourcing a location for a holistic birthingand care centre for pregnant people and theirfamilies.Ray White Toowoomba is sponsoring the eventwhich will include market stalls, food and drink28. FlowerDOWN2. Three players3. Spoken exam4. Read thoroughly5. Cheat6. Malicious burning8. Potato chips9. Glowered11. Sedative12. Big cats14. Cure for all ills18. Chefs21. Boy’s name22. Brink24. SisterTable tennis club seeksnames from the pastThe Crows Nest Table Tennis Club is seekingnames and details of previous championship winners,whether they be mens or ladies, graded championshipsor premiership titles won.These titles can also include doubles and mixeddoubles of any grade.We are trying to piece our history together goingback through the years to the early 1950s.Any information would be greatly appreciated.Please contact Sam 0499 990 194 or Malcolm0438 176 138 or email crowsnesttabletennis@gmail.comCo-working spaceIf you are a small business and wanting an alternativeto working from home, the HighfieldsChamber of Commerce is looking to set up a user-paysco-working space in Highfields.Use the survey link on the Chamber’s Facebookpage to register your thoughts.Seniors AGMCrows Nest Seniors reported a highly successfulmusical morning last Tuesday with great entertainmentfrom Deidre and Ross Putt from Kingaroy.Excellent feedback was received from thosewho attended.Reminder, the annual general meeting will beheld on Tuesday, November 8.Motherhood family fun dayvans, a petting zoo, a jumping castle, face paintingand much more.Ray White will be a proud sponsor of this eventas well.Kmart, Target, Big W and other local businesseshave donated vouchers for a raffle.• For stall bookings, phone Maddison Fitzpatrick0422 876 714.4 68 9 32 5 38 5 7 62 36 3 5 89 4 31 8 74 1Sudoku Difficulty Level - HardSUDOKU RULESFill the grid so that every column, every row and every3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. There is nomath involved. You solve each puzzle with reasoningand logic. Each puzzle only has one solution.P I N E P U M PA A L M A A ER E P E A L E D TA C R E M A T EM O A T R I M RE S O B N E O ND E P R A V E AI I S T A N B U LC R O N C E LH E W N E N V Y
Defeated environment motion disappointsEnvironmentally concernedresidents have expressedtheir disappointment at theToowoomba Regional Councilvoting against a proposed motionto discuss environmentalprotection.TRC Planning and DevelopmentCommittee Portfolio LeaderBill Cahill proposed a motionat the council meeting on Tuesday,October 25.The proposed motion hadtwo components, one where thecouncil would hold an informationsession in November onavailable mapping showing areaof environmental significance.The second part would see thecouncil hold another meeting inJanuary 2023 to discuss waysenvironmental values could beprotected through the proposednew Toowoomba Region PlanningScheme.Cr Cahill said the ToowoombaWe welcome contributions of newsand story ideas from our readersand community organisationsLet us know by phone 4615 4416or email herald@highcountrynews.net.auCouncil plans to aid housing supplyExplore Create Get Pro Photos, people, or groupsToowoomba Regional Council’sgoal to reduce regulationsto aid new housing supply hastaken a further step.After submitting plans fora Temporary Local PlanningInstrument 01/2022 - HousingAssistance Measures to theState Government, Planning andDevelopment Committee ChairCr Megan O’Hara Sullivan saidthe council had further refinedthe document to address mattersraised by the State Government.“We have been in discussionswith representatives of thedevelopment industry for a longtime now about what measuresthe council can take to simplifyand speed up the approvalprocess for new housing acrossthe Region,” Cr O’Hara Sullivansaid.“These discussions havecentred on how we can reducethe level of regulationapplying to the creation ofadditional housing in greenfielddevelopment areas on the fringeof Toowoomba City, as wellas stormwater solutions forsites in existing urban areasmaking them more feasiblefor development, to assistin addressing housing stresscurrently being experiencedwithin the Toowoomba Region.“While the longer termplan will be to progress anew Planning Scheme for theToowoomba Region, with thispiece of work expected to beready by 2025, we know weRegion had recently seen loss ofgreen infrastructure to make wayfor urban development in Highfields.“The Highfields communityhas made it clear to the councilthat this loss is unacceptableand demanded that measures betaken to prevent such loss fromoccurring again,” he said.“I brought it forward to highlightnot just to staff but to thecommunity that this is of significanceand the timing of the newplanning scheme is approved in2025 is a considerable length oftime.”Opposition to Cr Cahill’s proposalargued that the motion wasredundant with one informationsession already scheduled forthe following day and anotherin January to discuss the samematter.Finance and Business StrategyCommittee Portfolio LeaderBypass eastbound closureThe eastbound lanes of the Toowoomba Bypass, between the WarregoWest interchange at Charlton and the Warrego East interchangeat Helidon Spa, are closed to through traffic for at least until thiscoming weekend.The eastbound lanes between Boundary Street interchange andthe Mort Street interchange will remain open.The westbound lanes of the Toowoomba Bypass are not affectedand remain open to all traffic.The closure is a safety precaution due to movements detected in acutting east of the New England Highway.Geotechnical consultants have been monitoring the cutting sincelast year’s wet season to enable a redesign and reconstruction of thecut.After heavy rain this month, further movement was detected.We are anticipating further rainfall, and there is a risk materialmay fall onto the eastbound lanes.All eastbound traffic on the Toowoomba Bypass will be requiredto exit at the Mort Street interchange at Harlaxton.Eastbound traffic on the Warrego Highway will not be able toenter the Toowoomba Bypass at the Warrego West interchange atCharlton.Northbound traffic on the Gore Highway will be directed off theToowoomba Bypass at the Warrego West interchange at Charlton todetour through Toowoomba.Works to repair the cutting are scheduled to start early next year.QLDTraffic will be kept up to date with traffic impacts and changeson the Toowoomba Bypass at the cutting.need to do something soonerthan this which is why we’veprogressed with a TLPI.“We’ve listened to the concernsof our community and haveproposed the TLPI as we believeit could provide shorter-termassistance for the developmentindustry to provide residentiallots and housing products in ashorter time frame.“This move will create asimpler, shorter and lower-riskprocess for the development ofland with access to existing orplanned infrastructure.On May 22 at 5:00 PM PDT Flickr will be unavailable for maintenance. Learn more here.“The proposed TLPI was sentBack to albumto the State Government with thecouncil having since receivedfeedback on adjustments neededto meet their requirements.“The changes have now beenmade to address the mattersraised by the State Governmentwith the proposed TLPI now inthe process of being sent throughfor Ministerial approval.“Following the reviewwe’re hoping to have a swiftturnaround so these changescan be implemented for ourcommunity.”• Cr O'HARA SULLIVAN - Housing stressSAVE TIME! PLACE YOUR Toowoomba Region ORDERFollow529 0 0ON THE APP VIA YOUR PHONEviews faves commentsCr Megan O'Hara SullivanThis photo is in 1 albumAdd a commentA COMFIRMATION WILL BE SENT ONCE THEY AREREADY TO COLLECTTagsWE CAN TAKE ORDERS for any items in the storenot just prescriptionsDownload the FREEDiscount Drug Stores Appusing the QR codeHIGHFIELDSDiscountDrug StoreCr Kerry Shine said with the arrangementsmade with the council’sinformation sessions, theaim had already been achieved.The motion was lost six tofive.Bird Life SouthernQueensland Darling Downs convenorScot McPhie said it wasdisappointing to hear the councilvote the motion down at lastweek’s meeting.“The council has deferredfrom any tree protection lawsuntil after the next election, so inmy opinion they have abrogatedtheir responsibility to do somethingabout it now,” he said.“Two-and-a-half-years is toolong for the tree protections thatwe need.”Planning and DevelopmentCommittee Chair Cr MeganO’Hara Sullivan said the councilwanted to do policy around thisissue thoroughly.To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au“We were scheduled to have ameeting the next day to be presentedwith the mapping so weknow what we’re dealing with."In January we’re taking thatto a policy level and working outhow we deal with it as a policy.“The staff had said to us that ifwe try to do things quickly andon the run, we wouldn’t havesomething very thorough.”Mr McPhie said that the councilhad ensured implementingtree protection laws was goingto be an election issue at the nextlocal government election.“We’re certainly going tokeep up the fight to see that weget adequate tree protection lawsin Toowoomba.” - Sean White• Darling Downs EnvironmentCouncil president Jenny Withnallwith Bird Life SouthernQueensland Darling Downsconvenor Scot McPhieQld’s top bowlerWest Toowoomba bowler Julia Brownie who won the prestigiousState champion of champion singles in MackaypeopleAdditional infoViewing privacySafety levelMedia toolkit16 itemsNew England Highway-Opposite Tmba Christian CollegeCarnivorous plantsNow in stock!! 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