Environmental vandalism Ken Avery (Her- “I am shocked, as ald 25/2/14) please I’m sure are many know that others Highfields residents. share your outrage “Sustainability is over the total de- embedded in the Aus- struction of trees on tralian curriculum, the new high school schools must have block. I, too, was to- School Environmental tally disgusted and Management Plans wrote to Trevor and councils, as well Watts MP on Febru- Highfields State high school clearing as government agen- ary 21. Opportunity to understand why cies, have guidelines to Mr Watts was apparently only too happy follow as regards protection of the environ- to pose for publicity before machinery (aka ment. weapons of mass environmental destruc- “It seems to me that this week has demon- tion) demonstrating his connection to the strated that some processes clearly under- project. However, he has so far had no opin- mine the sustainability messages our educa- ion about what has happened in his own tion system expects delivered to students. electorate, my letter having been forwarded The very place where local students will at- to the office of John-Paul Langbroek, “seek- tend school, an area students and families pass ing his feedback”. regularly, is now bare. This poor example by Two weeks have passed. The felled trees government is unacceptable. Had the new are now mulch, presumably to be used on school required cleared land, the land on the site to re-establish gardens. opposite side of the intersection was already This cannot be reversed but the commu- tree free.” nity, by expressing its dissatisfaction, can I would appreciate an opportunity to un- ensure there is no repeat. derstand the reason for the clearing. A short search on government websites Perhaps there are reasons and information about clearing regulations, uncovered the in- to which I haven’t had access. Perhaps, dur- formation that the government is exempt ing the community consultation process, High- from applying its own rules, where the clear- fields community members approved of clear- ing is for infrastructure. Interesting. Having ing all vegetation from the site? Probably not. the right to clear should mean that at the Currently, I can only assume a government- very least it is used wisely, not as a means to sanctioned and funded act of environmental sanction total destruction. vandalism has been perpetrated in Highfields, In my letter to Mr Watts, I wrote, “When on a site that’s function will soon include edu- I first saw the tree felling I assumed that cation with a Cross Curriculum Priority of some trees would need to go to allow for Sustainability. building work and that others would be re- I’m sure, to many community members tained around the boundary and perhaps observing work on the site, the word hypo- sporting fields. This week, every tree has critical would seem to apply. - Lee Reushle, gone. Toowoomba. Environmental costs Dale Collins (Herald 4/3/14) is to be praised every year, not to provide water for stock, or for his loyalty to his employer, New Hope feed people, but simply to control dust. Even Coal, which have recently asked all their then, New Hope’s own scientific modelling workers to speak up in favour of their mine shows that their Acland operations will ex- expansion. ceed safe dust levels for a number of families What they did not tell their employees that live near the mine. however, but is hidden in their 4500-page Maclagan might be just far enough away, environmental impact statement, is the real but Acland, Muldu, Brymaroo and Jondaryan environmental costs of their mine. will not be. Perhaps Mr Collins should have found We read about the extension of drought this out first, before being quick to say he declarations to 80 per cent of Queensland would recommend purchasing any land as with great sadness. What these farmers think prime farming land, or consider purchasing it about this travesty of water wastage by the himself. mining sector, we cannot begin to guess. New Hope could be dumping 750 tonnes These people have shot hundreds of their of tyres a year into their pits for the next 15 cattle, or walked away from their land in des- years if they get the go-ahead. It’s in the EIS. peration, because of lack of water. We did not make this figure up. That is The drought declaration for Toowoomba over eleven thousand tonnes of tyres, along Regional Council was less than a week after with all the contaminants that tyres contain. we attempted to highlight to the Queensland Mine tailings are the nasty toxic slurry Co-ordinator General the stupidity, selfish- that is left over from coal processing, and ness and unsustainability of open cut coal there will be 26 million tonnes of that to put mining on good farmland. within the pits also, according to the mine’s We have nothing against people who work own figures. in the coal industry, just the company execu- We don’t think anyone will be grazing cat- tives and the Governments that aid and abet tle, or doing any farming at Acland, for the them. We are happy to show Mr Collins, or simple fact that mined land (especially tail- anyone else, a different proposal for Acland ings pits and dumps) is on a Queensland land, drawn up by experts. Government contaminated land register. It has 750 hectares of solar panels, which We are sure Mr Collins, as a farmer, un- provide rental income for farmers and can derstands what this implies. power 70,000 homes. There are 1360 hec- The meat from his cattle is unlikely to be tares of Strategic Cropping Land for irrigated purchased for human consumption or al- vegetable crops and thousands more hectares lowed to be sold through saleyards. for grazing, conservation, housing or tourism. Aquifer drawdown of 20-30 metres could There are jobs on offer which are truly long impact land up to 7 km from the mine ac- term, unlike mining jobs which have always cording to the EIS. been boom and bust in nature. We just need This is almost to Oakey. It will be tricky the courage of this Government to care enough to farm such land. Nearly 9 billion litres of about future generations of Queenslanders water will be used each year for the next 15 who want to work and raise families on this years to wash coal and suppress dust over land with all due care and stewardship of its the entire mine site. precious natural resources. - Oakey Coal Just think about that amount of water - Action Alliance John Cook, president, Dr over one litre for every human on the planet, Reg Pascoe, secretary, Dr Nicki Laws. Asbestos audit With support from PCCN and Heritage requiring remediation under an Asbestos Bank, the Asbestos Audit report on Perse- Management Plan. verance Hall by Queensland Asbestos Man- This is required by State legislation and is a agement Services should be available in a cou- prerequisite to have available for any future ple of days, after testing of samples taken tradesmen performing work on the premises. during the inspection is performed. - Geoff Brumpton, Perseverance Hall As- Then we will know if there are any matter sociation. - More letters page 6

2 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 New high school path removes no trees

Toowoomba Regional The footpath will be con- using a retaining wall that formed footpath already meeting on Tuesday, March marked trees as a guide to in the council’s medium Council is set to approve structed along O’Brien would raise the footpath existed in front of a line of 18. where the path could be term planning, O’Brien the design of a footpath Road where possible, but above the street level. houses. It has been a controver- located to avoid removing Road could be expanded to that is to link the new will be built around and be- Cr Bill Cahill suggested The new high school is sial issue since earlier this trees. four lanes of traffic as the Highfields High School hind trees in the park, to another option that no foot- already under construction year when it was noticed During the council’s In- area north of Highfields, with the Highfields Cul- ensure no trees need to be path should be constructed and is due to open at the that some trees had been frastructure Committee particularly in the tural Centre. removed. along the western side of beginning of next year. marked, triggering a com- meeting, general manager Kleinton area, continued to No trees along O’Brien Council’s Infrastructure O’Brien Road. Instead, two The council is under pres- munity response (includ- of Infrastructure Mike be developed. Road, and in the adjacent Committee voted for this pedestrian crossings sure to have the path com- ing two petitions) that Brady said the path would It would, therefore, avoid Charles and Mottee option in preference to an- should take students and pleted in time for the new these trees would be de- be constructed of asphalt a more costly concrete path Rogers Park will be re- other which extended along other pedestrians to the school year. stroyed to make way for the rather than concrete be- if new design work had to moved in constructing the O’Brien Road from Polzin eastern side of O’Brien A decision will be made path. cause this material had a be undertaken in about 10 footpath. Road to Community Court, Road where space for a at the council’s ordinary The council, in fact, had life of at least 10 years, and years. - MILES NOLLER High school fallout angers reader CHIMNEY SWEEP I tend to become a lit- wonderfully they serve us. MPs in the first place. I ernment is going to deal I do wonder the impact. tle disappointed when I Reality seems not to ex- challenge the local mem- with the mess that their All it takes is for our Call Simon now see politicians proudly ist with these proud MPs ber for Toowoomba North project, being the High- elected local member to showing their face in the that can make the time for to visit my home and sit fields State High School get off his easy chair and 0410 140 866 local media cutting red the aforementioned me- with me at our front ve- site works, has created at face those that are ad- ribbons or turning the so dia stunts but seem not to randah outdoor setting in my home. versely affected and tell us called “First Sod of Dirt” be able to find the time to his nice white clean shirt As it stands, due to the what his government plans with a special chromed address their constituents’ and pose for a photo for the thick red dust, we cannot to do to rectify the prob- spade just to get the me- concerns that appear to be local media while discuss- have visitors to enjoy our lems and reinstate our dia profile to show how created by these proud ing with me how his gov- home and yard with us as homes to the condition we cannot use any outdoor they were before this im- area. post upon us. We cannot live here un- At least, the site fore- Mayor urges support for less all windows and doors man for FKG, the ap- are sealed shut. We can- pointed contractor, can not hang out washing, talk with us and try to ar- and, thanks to the diesel range the best he can do drought hit farmers laden dust on our roof, our to help us within the con- tank water is now unfit to fines of its contract. A worrying predicament - Cr Antonio drink. At least they appear to The above problems care, unlike the likes of Last week’s news from laration arrangements are have not only caused our the aforementioned rep- the State Government that welcomed relief for our re- existence to be miserable resentatives. more than 79 per cent of gion’s primary producers thanks to his govern- Affected people will re- Queensland is now drought As a community we need ment’s authorised works. member this come next declared is a worrying pre- to get behind our farmers But, further, our energy election. dicament. in any way we can. cost to simply live here People also talk. Word We are currently facing during these works, of mouth is still powerful. one of the worst droughts The help from the State thanks to the now re- The adverse effect in to grip our State and the Government will certainly quired use of air-condi- this area of Highfields ap- latest drought declaration ease some of the pain but tioning and clothes dryers pears as very broad down- covers the largest area in the effects are far reaching in a seasonal period wind of the site works. our State’s history. and the impact of this cur- whereby such use would I believe I am not the Many people do not rent dry spell will be seen be normally not required only one here affected by know that our region is for many years to come. is beginning to impact our this State Government au- Australia’s second most The Toowoomba region finances. thorised contract for these productive agricultural re- Cr ANTONIO is one of 38 Queensland Far reaching impact I wonder if Mr Watts or works. gion. regions and shires eligible Mr Langbroek would hap- I challenge others to The agricultural sector • The region’s eleventh for assistance from March pily live like this day in take this matter up with is: largest industry contribu- 1. day out. those responsible and not • The region’s largest in tor to Gross Regional Prod- Producers wanting to ap- I note a couple of homes just to sit back and wear terms of number of busi- uct ply for drought relief as- nearby us are now for sale. it. - Ken Avery, Highfields. nesses. I thank the government sistance should contact the • The region’s second for acting decisively in Department of Agriculture, largest in terms of total making the declaration, as Fisheries and Forestry on Harmony Day this Friday industry turnover. the financial and social as- 13 25 23 or access DRAS Orange is the official col- “The day is about commu- • The region’s fifth larg- sistance that are enabled claim forms at www. our of Harmony Day and nity participation, inclusive- est industry employer; and through the drought dec- daff.qld.gov.au Toowoomba City Hall will be ness and respect, a day to re- lit up orange on Thursday flect on where Australia has and Friday night to com- come from, recognise the tra- Flying fox dispersal suspended memorate the event. It is be- ditional owners of the land Toowoomba Regional lieved Toowoomba is the and to promote our country.” Council has temporarily sus- first place in Queensland to pended its flying fox disper- light up its city hall as part of sal program at Highfields be- the annual celebration. cause of the presence of juve- The other major event for nile grey-headed and black this year’s celebration will be flying foxes at the Woolmer this Friday, March 21, on the Road roost. Village Green next to City The grey-headed flying fox Hall. is a listed vulnerable species Library and Cultural Serv- under Federal legislation and ices portfolio, Cr Ros under the conditions of the council’s permit key start to the project and gradually build Scotney, said Harmony Day from the Department of Environment, the up the dispersal effort, so the presence of focuses on sharing aspects of colony cannot be dispersed until all grey- juveniles has delayed the project, not can- the various cultures, faiths headed flying foxes are able to fly independ- celled it. and languages that make up ently. “On the first night the project team, who Toowoomba. Cr Sue Englart said the program was at the knew that both grey-headed and black flying “Harmony Day provides whim of seasonal fluctuations. fox juveniles were present, identified that an opportunity for residents “These juveniles are in the roost much later they were still young to fly long distances,” to embrace the many things than expected. she said. that make them special and “There are a lot of unknown quantities “We suspended the project immediately to share those things with the when dealing with nature,” she said. and consulted with the project’s wildlife bi- rest of the community,” Cr Cr Englart said the intention was for a low- ologist.” Scotney said. HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 - 3 Mark this show on your Show goers Anzac Day calendar in Acland We think of war with loss of life and limbs and try to imagine what was in their heads. We expected the Diggers to come home and resume their lives as if they never left. I have just spent the last six weeks living in rather poor conditions. I have a filthy house, a dying garden and overflowing rubbish bins. I tried to eat healthily but when you become so deprived of sleep some stuff goes to the wall. You fall asleep in strange places and actual bed seems to be a luxury that you don’t have time for. The good thing is I can see an end in sight but could the Diggers envisage that dream? As the drought bites hard a farmer in the bush shoots Show goers Wendy Motley, Plainby, and Lyn Darr, his cattle and then himself but in far away Sydney a Aubigny, admire the chicken and sweet corn fritters beautiful young woman who appears to have every with roasted capsicum salsa that chef Lee Faulkener thing, money, fame and wealth and yet she takes her demonstrated to an enthusiastic crowd at the Oakey own life. Show. What do we expect our lives to be in 2014 in a free Australia? Think of the Australia they dreamed of. I am proud. I am Australian. I am happy. I am free. And so I thank a Digger who gave this gift to me. Be part of Anzac day in Acland at 10 am in front of the memorial. Smoko under the trees after the service. One of the quickest sell- Produced by Jally Enter- News of their venture - Merilyn Plant, Samarai. ing and funniest plays in tainment, Calendar Girls spreads like wildfire, the British theatre history tells the story of friends calendar is a huge success. will feature at the Empire Annie and Chris as they The small village they Theatre on March 21. decide to raise money for call home is overrun with their local hospital after the media and the pres- Annie’s husband dies of sures of new-found fame leukaemia. put a test to Chris and They manage to con- Annie’s friendship. vince four fellow Women’s Calendar Girls is based Institute members to pose on the 2003 film of the nude with them for an al- same name which explores ternative calendar to the true story of 11 Wom- achieve their goal. en’s Institute members With artfully placed who posed nude for a cal- cakes, knitting and flower endar to raise money for Ned Winter, Cecil Plains, and Jim Austin, Oakey at arrangements as the only the Leukaemia Research the Oakey Show. - More photos pages 7 and 16. things sparing their mod- Fund. For more informa- esty, the Calendar Girls tion or to purchase tickets, enlist the help of the hos- contact the Empire Thea- Gowrie Junction playgroup pital porter and an ama- tre box office on 1300 655 Junction Joeys Playgroup meets each Thursday from 9am teur photographer to com- 299 or visit www.empire to 11am during school terms at the Gowrie Junction Com- plete their project. theatre. com.au. munity Hall. Cost is $2 per week. Contact Anne 4630 7175.

4 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 Highfields shares in State Council plans new look signage school funding Highfields State School is one of 10 district schools to share in $1,267,484 State Government funding. Highfields to unify the region State School will receive $179,358. Other schools receiving funds were Fairview Heights State Toowoomba Council is designing a new series Initial consultation with communities has re- School $153,032, Harlaxton State School $74,344, Newtown of welcome and entrance signs to the region, the sulted in the following images for consideration: State School $138,070, Rockville State School $124,800, towns in the region, and the city. Toowoomba East State School $ 335,984, Toowoomba North It has approved design concepts, similar to the • Highfields: Blue wren, kookaburra, parrot, State School $41,464, Toowoomba State High School one pictured, and is also consulting with the vari- eagle, tall timber, white koala. $204,485, Toowoomba West Special School $30,770, ous locations about the most appropriate ele- • Oakey: Koala, helicopter, box kite. Wilsonton State School $96,177. ments for individual town signs. • Crows Nest: Crows Nest fern, crow logo. Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said the The council wants meaningful and appealing • Yarraman: Wild horse. government had committed $131 million to Queensland State entrances to enhance visitor experience, to im- • Goombungee: Jacaranda. schools. prove tourism potential, to reflect the character • Gowrie Junction: Bottle trees. “We want parents and carers to be part of this process and of individual towns and Toowoomba city, while • Kingsthorpe: Blue wren. set their expectations for what they want their children to linking these to a regional identity, and strengthen • Ravensbourne: Rainforest scene. achieve. marketing and tourism campaigns. • Meringandan West: Discussion pending. “The school can then develop a plan to achieve those Consultation with local communities will take • Quinalow: In discussion. (Quinalow- outcomes, for example, after-school numeracy tutoring, read- place in April and May so that a schedule of Maclagan may share same logo) ing workshops for parents, or a coach to improve teachers’ proposed images for each town is completed by • Maclagan: Community in discussion. skills in delivering programs for students with a disability.” the end of May. • Hampton: Tall timber, escarpment. The council expects most signs to be in place • Cabarlah: No decision. during July to September. • Cooyar: Cooyar wattle. ABOVE: Proposed • Haden: Community in discussion, scrub style of sign being This is the first attempt to update signage since turkey, pine trees. considered the amalgamation of shires into Toowoomba Re- • Kulpi: Decision pending. by Toowoomba gional Council in 2008. • Peranga: Cockatoo. Regional Counci Unlicensed Council to aid historic buildings Toowoomba Regional Council wants or reinstatement of historical elements. drivers the owners or occupiers of heritage listed The grants will be paid to applicants The RACQ is shocked by properties in business centres to improve as a reimbursement at the completion figures showing an average of the appearance of their buildings, and is of the agreed works. 107 motorists a day since prepared to pay them money to help. The council will contribute $1 for November last year were The council’s new CBD Heritage In- every $3 spent by applicants up to a caught driving without a li- centives Policy is focussed on buildings maximum value of $10,000 per project. cence. in Toowoomba’s CBD and in select For the pilot scheme, applicants will be The figures, released by towns in the region. from the CBD in Toowoomba, on Queensland Police, showed The council will assist with conser- Ruthven, Margaret and Russell Streets. 12,379 drivers were found vation works that improve the appear- However, the policy is also to apply driving without a licence or ance of the building. to the major centre zones of Oakey, while disqualified or re- The financial help will be for external Pittsworth, Millmerran, Clifton and stricted from driving between work and may include repainting, reme- Crows Nest and the local centre zones November 1 and February 23. dial work, repairs to historical features, of Yarraman and Goombungee. RACQ’s Paul Turner said unlicenced and disqualified drivers were a danger to other motorists. Roadside grazing policy changes “While it was encouraging Graziers seeking to run The council’s new roadside Cr Anne Glasheen de- to see a tougher stance on their cattle along roadways grazing policy includes re- scribed some of the condi- unlicenced driving, the that might have some grass strictions on peri-urban areas tions in the new policy as number of motorists caught available, now have a brand where environmental nui- overkill. She questioned the breaking these laws is alarm- new Toowoomba Regional sance values are likely to be requirement for the use of an ing,” Mr Turner said. Council policy to guide them. experienced; the required use electric fence along a gravel “Repeat offenders need to In recent years, the coun- of electric fencing, signs, and road used by just two cars. be kept off the roads for the cil has had few inquiries for restrictions of livestock graz- The policy is due to be safety of other motorists.” roadside grazing. ing at night. adopted on March 18. But drought conditions have changed that, and a re- port to the council last week Lions refresh signage stated that in recent months there had been a significant increase in inquiries for road- side grazing, as the availabil- ity of fodder on properties decreases. The council has previ- ously dealt with roadside grazing matters, considering local circumstances, and the level of demand. The council was told that the recent drought declaration of Toowoomba Region had positively assisted it in its assessment for roadside ag- istment. The council agreed that Lions International has changed the Lions logo. Highfields Lions held a working during the drought declaration bee to pull the signs down and prepare them for a makeover. ABOVE: Rob and period, the application fee, Lin Prentice, the Payne sisters and their grandfather, Rick, and Judy Curran. - $150, would be waived. Murray Choat photo.

All HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 - 5 TO THE EDITOR Constant negativity Enduring legacy Thank you Dale Collins Action Alliance Group and small country towns and ru- given the further decline in I am compelled to respond to the letter He said that it would all come from the coal for your well written letter of those who claim to be former ral communities have been services and employment op- from Dale Collins (Herald 4/3/11) and the measures. I pointed out that after a signifi- support for the New Hope Acland residents could have failing for some time now. You portunities due to the cen- article from Bruce Denny (Herald 4/3/11.) cant rain event an area 300 metres up the Group Acland coal mine op- been a little more conscious don’t have to live very far out tralisation of services forced The fundamental question that both gen- valley from the beginning of the mine pit, eration, Herald 4/3/14. about the mine at Acland of Toowoomba before the upon us through ever chang- tlemen fail to address is, what is the endur- ground water comes to the surface and flows I am not only saddened but, sooner. goods and services gravy train ing progress, along with the ing legacy for the Acland district, in particu- down the valley for several kilometres and for many reasons, frustrated The Friends of Felton stops. demise of the rural sector not lar, and the north eastern Downs region, in continues for many months. He did not be- and annoyed by the constant Group were from the start, I am a farmer myself and only due to less than adequate general, from New Hope mining activity at lieve that that could be possible. negativity and ill support of pro-active for the whole of frankly I’m not in favour of prices for our commodities, New Acland. If stage 3 gains approval, min- I believe the impact on local land holders’ the New Hope coal mine at their communities and were the reckless mining of prime inflated costs of production ing will be completed in 15 years. ground water will be much worse than the Acland. able to put a stop to mining agricultural land. But I have and extreme weather events, My family has been dairy farming on EIS predicts. I grew up in Acland when in that area before it got go- to say I find no comparison whether they might actually Chelmonte for 93 years. We adjoin New Perhaps Dale Collins would consider buy- the underground coal mine ing. in the land that stage 3 of the appreciate the better than av- Hope land and our multi-million dollar ro- ing one of these properties which will lose all was still operational. I at- What is apparent here, is NHC operations would mine erage deal they struck with botic dairy complex is located three kilome- their ground water. tended the Acland State Pri- if it doesn’t affect you don’t and that at and surrounding the New Hope Group after tres from the proposed Manning Vale west After all, he is keen to be part of this de- mary School, learned to play worry about it. Too late to Felton. all. pit. In a recent radio interview, Minister Jeff structive process. tennis on the courts beside the shut the gate after the horse The idea of protecting ag- New Hope Coal Mine not Seeney stated that he believed that Modi- Bruce Denny claims that they are making school and lived in the town Dale Collins makes several ricultural land for the future only employs farmers such fied Stage 3 of New Acland had got the bal- concessions by preserving public facilities in until I was a young adult. I valid points in his letter re- sustainability of food seems as Dale Collins and members ance between mining and agriculture right. Acland. knew most of its long-stand- ferring to the invaluable con- to have just popped into of my own family but many Local member Deb Frecklington stated The reason New Hope was so keen to re- ing residents. tributions New Hope makes some people’s heads in the other employees who now before the last State election that Stage 3 move the town of Acland is because in a large I only wish that the many to his community and I last two years. have permanent residency in should not proceed because it would impact area surrounding Acland township, previous protestors to the New Hope would like to add many small Farmers for generations our local area, who in turn prime agricultural land. The entire area of landholders had retained the underground coal mine at Acland could have communities in the Too- have always handed down the have become members of lo- the modified New Acland stage 3 is covered rights to their properties. found their biros, computers woomba Regional Council legacy of providing for the cal committees and are ac- by Strategic Cropping Land Legislation, Obviously, New Hope has been able to and voices some 12 years ago. area, including Oakey. future. This is not a new thing. tively engaged in community which should have automatically disquali- negotiate a much lower level of royalties than Maybe the Oakey Coal It is well known that our Ask any farmer today how fundraising. fied mining of this land. Three quarters of it has to pay the State Government. It is my their respective industry is At a time when our rural this area would be considered cropping land understanding that a large area of the current travelling and most will reply communities are struggling, of exceptionally high quality. Stage 2 mine does not return any royalties to down the tube fast. this new injection of people, Conversely, the more that 50 per cent of the government. The fact that Mr Berill, opportunities and cash flow the original stage 3 that has been excluded Bruce Denny states that moving the mine Herald 4/3/14, suggests that is welcome. from the modified stage 3 mine footprint, is further away from Oakey is another conces- the government back solar The many clubs, schools, mostly land of very poor quality suitable sion. This is a classic case of public ignorance power for cheaper electricity committees and individuals for grazing only. Now she claims that the contributing to detrimental long term outcome. and pay for irrigation to pro- who have benefited from the project is vastly different from the original The simple fact is prevailing winds do not duce food for our population support of the New Hope stage 3 and is now acceptable. blow from the mine lease towards Oakey. on the 1631 hectares that he Group should be honest and The reason the LNP back-flipped on its The town of Oakey will never be impacted reports on, is laughable. Our decent enough to at least ac- pre-election commitment is the fact that the by any activity carried out at the mine. I have agricultural sector has been in knowledge this and in return New Hope Group made a massive donation on a number of occasions urged New Acland serious decline for decades support the hand that sup- to the LNP. The only balance that the poli- Coal to abandon Modified Stage 3 and mine now. ports them. ticians are concerned with is granting New an area to the south of Acland and the Sabine The fact is no government Hope its every wish in return. district, all poor quality land. in Australia is willing to back Drew Hutton, Herald 4/3/ It’s no wonder Ray Hopper quit this de- Modified stage 3 will permanently close our all important farmers, and 14, needs to know that not all ceiving conniving State Government. the major arterial road travelling east-west until they get serious about of the surrounding commu- Dale Collins states that he would be happy through Acland causing significant inconven- getting a decent price for our nity wants to see the New to purchase rehabilitated land. He does not ience to local property owners. commodities and stop im- Hope coal mine shut down mention that the gradient of mined land will The NAC modified stage 3, if approved, porting inferior produce from and if it did I hope that he and never allow it to be cropped as it was before will rip the productive heart out of the overseas it will continue to the Oakey Coal Action group mining occurred. He makes no mention of Acland-Greenwood district. It will be envi- decline. and their associates can gen- the three massive voids up to 70 metres ronmental destruction of massive propor- Don’t worry about the land erate the replacement jobs, deep, that will cover more than a thousand tions. Mr Berrill. infrastructure and the much acres of top quality cropping land, which Hundreds of jobs generated by farming ac- Soon there won’t be any needed community support will not be rehabilitated. These voids are ex- tivities in the past, will never return. NAC farmers to farm it. And it that would be in serious defi- pected to evaporate 4500 megalitres of wa- Stage 3 will provide 12 years of sunshine for won’t be because of the New cit if Stage 3 did not proceed. ter annually. New Hope shareholders and its employees, Hope coal mine. - Maree Scheuerle, Kulpi. Of particular concern to my family and but the outlook for neighbouring property I have to wonder now, other land holders to the west of the Man- owners will be gloomy forever. ning Vale west pit, is the fact that this pit is Bruce Denny claims New Hope has con- Toowoomba Show handicraft located in a basalt valley and is expected to sulted widely with the community and evaporate 3.5 megalitres of ground water a stakeholders. Chief steward of the handicraft section of Toowoomba day. I have a common boundary fence with New Show Buddy Johnson is excited about the response her sec- The EIS expects water bores up to seven Hope but I have never been contacted by tion has received for this year’s show on March 27, 28 and kilometres away will experience permanent New Hope with regards to stage 3. Obvi- 29. lowering of water levels. I spoke to the per- ously, the neighbours are not important. When entries closed last Friday, more than 400 individual son responsible for the ground water section Dale Collins portrays New Acland Coal as entries had been received. of the EIS at a meeting convened by New a benevolent responsible corporate citizen. Forty entries in the millinery classes along with a display Hope Coal and asked him how much of the The facts show New Hope Coal to be a of extra large quilts hanging from the ceiling are sure to create anticipated four megalitres per day that will morally bankrupt greedy resource company a spectacular display in their section in the Founders Pavil- have to be pumped to dewater the mine would which will do whatever it takes to enhance its ion. originate from the basalt above the coal. bottom line. - Noel Wieck, Brymaroo. Good numbers of entries have also been received in patch- work, spinning and weaving, and sewing, knitting and cro- chet. Lifeline shop online Lifeline is encouraging shoppers to save time by shopping online with the launch on their online Lifeline store. Similar to items stocked in the 20 retail shops across Too- woomba, the Darling Downs and South West Queensland you can now purchase second hand and near new clothes online with many items available from $10. Jackets, pants, shirts and dresses are available to purchase for women, men and children plus a good range of shoes, accessories and vintage clothes. Open 24/7 it is convenient and fun. Angela Klein, manager of business services, said when retail was struggling, the Lifeline stores had never been more popular. “It was a strategic decision to open the online store and a big step for the ultraconservative Lifeline. We see it is the new way of doing business and it is bringing opportunity to purchase discounted clothes to those who can’t make it to our shops,” she said “There is an emerging market for vintage clothes in our region and now customers can purchase from their home. We even have wedding gowns available from $30,” she said. Visit www.lifelinedarling downs.org.au. Items can be delivered to your mail box or picked up from the Harristown Distribution Centre.

6 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 OAKEY SHOW 2014 PICTORIAL Miles Noller photos

Winning jumping dog Blue and his owner Josh Morrow. Blue is a working dog from Kulpi. Junior Showgirl Emma Green, Kingsthorpe; Junior Showgirl entrant Kelly Smith, Oakey; and Junior Show girl entrant Georgia Schilf, Toowoomba.

ABOVE: Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society provided a display of vintage machinery, engines, tractors and vehicles. Among the tractors was this Minneapolis Moline GB diesel, ex- hibited by Barry Byrne of Biddeston. In 1955 this model was regarded as the biggest diesel tractor in the agricultural world. It took Mr Byrne four years to re- store the machine which had been badly rusted as it was used as an irri- gator anchor on a farm now owned by Beef City at Aubigny. Barry Byrne, TADOMS Expo Chairman, is planning to hold the TADOMS annual rally at the Oakey Showgrounds on the last week- end in October. LEFT: Mitchell Hewitt chopping his way to victory in the tree event. Even with a handicap of more than 120 seconds, Mitchell won the event, chopping through the 300mm scribbly gum block in two minutes and one second. Mitchell now lives in Canada but has returned to Australia for the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, and is chopping at local shows in the lead-up to Sydney.

The last event of the chainsaw racing program was a team post rip competition. Will Hutchins, Proston (black shirt) and Wayne Hartwig, Crows Nest (green and yellow shirt) prizing-off the last posts to win the contest. Larger ironbark billets were used, each yielding eight commercial fencing posts. - More photos p. 16 Ensure your business succeeds with regular promotion. Advertise in the Herald from as little as $10 a week. Phone 4615 4416

HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014, 2014 - 7 InStudio Art Trail April 5-6 Native plant lovers visit The next InStudio Art to be able to connect with the works of previous trail art- 5 and 6. Brochures and maps Trail, on the weekend of April public.” ists, will be on display at the are available from the Hamp- 5 - 6, will continue the tradi- The April trail offers a se- Crows Nest Community ton and Toowoomba Visitor tion of offering an insight into lection of new artists while Centre and the Crows Nest Information Centres, Crows Brisbane nurseries the private world of our local incorporating two group ex- Community Arts and Crafts Nest Community Arts and artists. hibitions. will host the Toowoomba Crafts shop and various loca- Held twice a year, this self The studios of ceramicist Spinners, Weavers and Dy- tions. drive trail has seen over 45 Franzecsa, painter Mark ers group featuring a number The InStudio Art Trail is artists from Cabarlah, Hamp- Westhead, painter Rosalie of high country artists includ- funded by the Crows Nest ton, Crows Nest and the sur- Eustace and woodworker ing Jill Middleton, Janine and Highfields Community rounding areas open their Lester Donkin will be open Wareham and Tricia Allen. Branches of Heritage Bank private studios and exhibition for the public to visit. In ad- The InStudio Art Trail will and is grateful for the sup- spaces to the general public. dition, an exhibition entitled run from 10am to 4pm on port of the Toowoomba Re- The trails, which traverse TrailBlazers, showing new Saturday and Sunday, April gional Council. the picturesque escarpment country north of Too- woomba, has grown in popu- Long term history project larity and recognition with A few years ago Karen Rowe, a mem- identifying these men and women who recent events attracting over ber of the Toowoomba and Darling Downs served our country and am endeavouring 300 visitors. Family History Society suggested a to put together a small potted history on Secretary of the organising project to compile information and his- their lives. One of the best resources that body, Crows Nest Commu- tories on those World War I veterans who I have been able to use is local newspapers nity Arts and Crafts, were either born, or enlisted, in Too- the Toowoomba Chronicle (1861 to Margaret Donkin said, “The woomba. present day) and the Darling Downs Ga- InStudio Art Trail just keeps With approval from the society, she be- zette (1860-1922) which are held by the going from strength to gan the arduous task of firstly identify- society,” Karen said. strength. ing the servicemen and then compiling a President of the society Mrs Marie “It is firmly established potted history where possible. Green said the society holds many records and has gained significance She found more than 8000 men and that Karen is using, such as electoral rolls, among the many art-related women who had a connection with Too- local publications including those pro- events occurring in our area woomba, whether they were born here, duced by the society, cemetery records and and beyond.” enlisted here, or their name appeared on the many indexes the society has. “While this is a great an honour board here. • The society, situated at 452 South chance for people to gain a Where possible she has also included Street Toowoomba, is open Monday to Fri- rare glimpse into our artists’ photographs. This project was never in- day 10 am to 3 pm and Saturdays 1 pm to 4 practices and inspired proc- tended to be a publication but an in-house pm. It is open to members as well as the esses, it is also an encourag- resource for family historians. general public. For further information ing experience for the artists Karen said, “I enjoy the challenge of phone 4634 7377 between opening hours. Redlands Indigiscapes Centre nursery co-ordinator Ben Webb explains large PROMOTE scale native tree and shrub propagation to Peacehaven Park Botanical commit- or PERISH tee member Trish Gardner and Crows Nest Community Nursery volunteer Jill Advertise your Hailbronn during a TRC sponsored trip to Brisbane. business through Native plant enthusiasts Bay and Mt Coot-tha Botani- Staff include Bushcare and the Herald. from Peacehaven Park, High- cal Gardens. Their mission rubbish officers, education fields, Crows Nest Commu- was to learn about the latest specialists, wildlife officers PHONE nity Nursery and Toowoomba trends in native plant propa- and wildlife ambulance vol- 4615 4416 Regional Council garden staff gation, seed bank management, unteers visited IndigiScapes at Redland community education pro- All plants struck in the ex- grams and garden design tensive nursery are native to trends. the Redlands region and tube The 18 attendees were not stock sell for $2.50. The four- disappointed. Indigiscapes is hour Indigi Escape Tour costs a 14.5ha native bushland re- $60 pp including morning tea serve established in 2000 by and lunch with Australian Redlands Shire Council as an meat tasting, tree planting and environmental education cen- a free gift. tre and native botanic gardens. A major feature which im- It is the first of its kind in pressed visitors is the themed the southern hemisphere and yards layout which recreates is located in Capalaba. various suburban home gar- Guide Jeanette said 25 staff dens on one side of a central now manage the complex as- pathway facing acreage struc- sisted by scores of volunteers. tures and suitable species. A modern coffee shop and in- Themes include wild herb, formation centre overlooks a butterfly, formal, coastal, bird permanent creek and un- attracting and scribbly gum. touched bushland. Bush Local indigenous plant ex- tucker recipes are a feature of pert Trish Gardner said the the extensive menu. planned layout and focus on Visitors can enjoy walks local species could be re-cre- over 2km featuring 400-year- ated at Peacehaven with some old Tallowwood trees and lo- modification. cal wildlife. Information “I also agree with the idea boards as well as free mp3 that their native plantings are players with audio commen- watered only when they are tary describe many natural put in the ground,” she said. - highlights. Gary Alcorn.

Cahill visits Cr Bill Cahill will visit Highfields Cul- tural Centre for com- munity consultation on Friday, April 4. Contact local com- munity liaison officer, Nikki Gallatly, on 0487 007 337 for an ap- pointment.

Essential elements for losing weight 7. Focus on what you want. Can you visualize yourself walking down the street and turning heads? Can you imagine how beautiful, confident and strong you will feel? If you can focus specifi- cally on what you want, your path to getting there will be so much easier. Every time you’re not clear on your focus an obstacle will pop up to slow you down. - Kylie Ryan from My Mind Coach. 8 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 CrossFit now available IGA Crows Nest wins top award The people of Highfields and surrounding areas now have their very own place to do CrossFit at 4/15 Darian Street, in the High- fields Industrial Estate. CrossFit is a broad, general and inclusive fitness regime that is sweeping the world. CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program based on constantly varied func- tional movements performed at high inten- sity. In other words, CrossFit uses move- ments that we execute in everyday life. While it challenges the world’s fittest, the CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability, making it the perfect application for any committed individual, regardless of experience or fitness level. “It’s not a job, it’s our passion,” says Simon Verlaat and Shaun Collins, owners and Simon Verlaat and Shaun Collins managers of CrossFit Highfields. Owners and managers “We believe that fitness training should al- ways take place in a supportive and encour- “We enjoy being able to motivate and en- aging environment. courage people to turn their lives around. Our “CrossFit is conducted in group sessions goal is to give our community the opportu- and is always coached ensuring optimal re- nity to make exercise enjoyable and not a sults and safety,” says Shaun chore,” says Simon. Paul and Clare McClellan, owners of the Crows Nest IGA Supermarket, are justifyably proud of their store, and Combined, Simon and Shaun have over 20 OPEN DAY: Saturday, March 22, 9am especially so of their staff, after winning the top award in three categories, bakery, produce and grocery, and years’ experience in the fitness industry work- to 1pm, 4/15 Darian Street, Highfields In- being named Best Overall store for Inlanders Village division at the IGA awards held in Toowoomba last week. ing in a variety of gyms, and they have found dustrial Estate. Simon Verlaat 0412 200 Their success comes ahead of 20 other stores in the region which stretches from Kingaroy to Gatton. Owner CrossFit to be the best at getting results. 588, Shaun Collins 0407 379 714. Paul said, “To take out this award is very special. We have a great bunch of staff and Clare and I want to thank them for their support and dedication over the past two years which has led to our success in these awards. We would also like to thank our customers for their loyalty and support.” The Crows Nest store will now go on to compete at State level at a function in Brisbane later this month. ABOVE: From left, back: Nick Kritikou, Mark Westhead, Ashley Moore, Andrew Reinke, Matthew Beazley, and store owners Paul and Clare McClellan. Front, Mikahla Christensen, Sarah Timmins and Samantha Brooks. CPEA Nearly New Sale The Childbirth and Parenting Education Associa- Greatest example of influence tion Toowoomba will conduct their annual sale of pre-loved By DOUG ESPIE items on Saturday, April 5 in Fairholme College Assembly Highfields Churches of Christ Hall in Wirra Wirra Street When you were a kid, do you remember you’re an influencer-for better or for worse.If from 9am to 1pm. looking up at the “big kids”, that is, the kids you want the example of influence (to say Quality baby, childrens a few years older than you? the least), look at Jesus. and maternity clothing, nurs- They seemed like giants and if one of them He used His hands to lift people up and ery equipment, toys, books gave you their attention...to pass a ball to yet also to make a whip to clear the Jewish and lots more will be on offer. you...or throw a hideous bug at you...you temple of moneychangers. Admission is $2 per person probably remember it to this day. He was killed...yet at any time He could and free for children.Contact On the flipside, once you reached the age have called thousands of angels down to pro- 0422 444 736 or cpea_too- of the aforementioned “big kid” you realised tect Himself, then rose again so that we could [email protected] that you didn’t change into a whole new per- have a way to be reconciled to God. son and being a “big kid” didn’t feel that much He is the true example of memorable influ- PROMOTE OR different mentally than when you were a lit- ence in a changing world. PERISH..... tle younger. So this week, why not aim to be a positive Herald ads start at just Whether it is a change in size or a change in influence in your world? $10 and reach more status, you will impact people. Look to the master of influence in the Bible LOCAL customers. PHONE 4615 43416 Whether you’re a father, a foreman, a hotel (Book of Mark is a good place to start) and receptionist or a housewife, never forget that check out His claims and practice for chang- while you may not feel different than before, ing your world. West of Elsewhere with Clinton Ireland Never again will I confess..... “I can’t” for “I can do all things through Lack of wisdom, for “Christ Jesus, who Christ who strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4: of God is made unto me wisdom” (1 13) Corinthians 1: 30) Lack for “My God shall supply all my needs Sickness for “By his stripes I am healed” according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Isaiah 53: 5) and Jesus “Himself took my (Philippians 4: 19) infirmities, and bare my sicknesses” (Mat- Fear for “God hath not given me a spirit of thew 8:17) fear; but of Power, and Love, and of Sound Worry and frustration for I am “Casting Mind” (2 Timothy 1:7) all my cares upon him; for He careth for me” Doubt and lack of faith for “God hath (1 Peter 5:7) In Christ I am CARE FREE dealt to every man a measure of faith” (Ro- Bondage for “Where the spirit of the Lord mans 12:3) is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3: 17) My Weakness for “The Lord is the Strength of body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 my life” (Psalm 27:1) and “The people that Corinthians 6: 19) know their god shall be strong and do exploits” Condemnation for “There is, therefore, (Daniel 11: 32) no condemnation to them which are in Christ Defeat for “God always causeth me, to Jesus” (Romans 8:1) I am in Christ, therefore triumph in Christ Jesus” (2 Corinthians 2: 14) I am free from condemnation. © 1962 by Don Gossett. Submitted by Louise Van Der Valk Salvos seek doorknock volunteers The Salvation Army is knock this year is $10 mil- at salvos.org.au. To donate volunteer collectors for the lion, which forms part of the please call 13 SALVOS (13 annual Red Shield Appeal Salvation Army’s Red Shield 72 58), visit salvos.org.au, or Doorknock on the weekend Appeal which aims to raise in person at any Westpac of May 24-25. $80 million across Australia. Bank branch or by posting The national goal for the To volunteer call 13 SALVOS your cheque to PO Box 9888 Red Shield Appeal Door- (13 72 58) or register online in your capital city.

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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 - 9 GOOMBUNGEE-HADEN SHOW - To be held on Saturday, April 5 Landcare Centenary rose Home cookery and needlework The Goombungee-Haden brid-tea, suitable to be grown The home cookery section of the Home cookery chief steward Loretta Voll info Show Society has always in a pot or in the ground and Goombungee-Haden Show this year wel- said, “Goombungee-Haden Show Society has been proud of their display is priced at $25. comes new sponsors John and Bernadette received a grant from Heritage Bank Crows of roses in the floriculture There is a limited release McPhail who have donated the centennial Nest to purchase a display cabinet for their night at pavilion at the annual show of 100 bushes which will be medallion for grand champion exhibit in section and we thank them for their support.” and it seemed only fitting for available for purchase at the memory of Grace McPhail, a long time sup- A combined most points award from all Pinelands this reason then, that the so- show on Saturday, April 5. porter, and TAP Plumbing and Gas Fitting the pavilions - junior (12 years and under) Some areas north of ciety should release a rose to If you would like to ensure who have donated the prize for grand cham- and juvenile (13 – 18 years) will each receive Crows Nest are sad, obvi- commemorate this year’s your purchase of this com- pion exhibit. a centennial medallion donated by Wendy ous examples of why the centennial show. memorative rose, the society Wendy Motley 4697 9557 or The schedule features traditional classes Motley. Toowoomba Region was The rose is a bi-colour hy- is taking orders. Contact Diane Welke 4696 5211. such as fruit cakes, sponge cake, damper, There are two new classes in the needle- recently drought declared sweets and preserves, all of which are still as work and handicraft section this year. by the State Government. Chainsaw action popular as they were many years ago with One is a milk jug cover in filet crochet, a To help landholders un- Chainsaw events at the centennial open post team and Jack and Jill team post many of the recipes handed down through form of crochet from years gone by, and the derstand what assistance is Goombungee-Haden Show on Saturday, rip up to 100cc. generations of exhibitors. second is a specimen of darning a hole in a available in these circum- April 5, will showcase 100 years of working A demonstration of crosscut sawing ver- As a guide to new exhibitors, recipes for gentlemen’s sock, the idea for which came stances, the Emu Creek with timber. sus the chainsaw will also take place. lemon cake, orange bar cake, butter bar cake from a 1921 show poster currently on dis- Landcare Group has or- Demonstrations of early methods of post Throughout the day, woodcarver Rod Sheehan and lazy daisy cake are all provided on page play at the Rosalie Gallery. ganised a drought infor- splitting and sawing, including maul and of Caboolture will sculpt a life sized statue 58 of the schedule. Most other classes remain relatively un- mation night to be held at wedges, will take place throughout the day of Ned Kelly which will be auctioned on cen- New classes have been added in the cake changed. Classes are provided for both ladies Pinelands Hall on Tues- alongside what chief steward Graeme Mot- tre stage at 6.45pm. decoration section for juniors and open for and gents as well as primary and high school day, March 25. ley predicts will be an action packed nine- A Stihl chainsaw supplied by Dennis Nis- novelty cakes “Looking Back over 100 years” students to show their talents. John and Sponsored by Heritage event program. The action starts at 10am. sen Motors and the Goombungee-Haden and special occasion cakes sponsored by Bernadette McPhail are also marking the start Bank, the evening will Nominations have been received from 24 Show Society is the prize for the cutters draw, Leicht’s C.I.A., Goombungee Newsagency of a perpetual trophy for the most combined start with a barbecue at cutters to contest the events which include with one free ticket issued for every $10 worth and Oakey Newsagency. points in home cookery and needlework in 6.30 pm. speed up to 100cc, open speed, ladies speed of nominations from one person. A centen- Contemporary, beginner and novice sec- memory of Grace McPhail. Principal guest speaker up to 100cc, open unlimited speed, disc stack- nial medallion donated by Graeme Motley tions are sponsored by Merivale Cakes and For a schedule or more information con- is DAFF’s Ross Ballin who ing, post rip under 100cc, open post rip, will be awarded for most points. Crafts. The champion exhibit of decorated tact Loretta (cookery) on 0427 382 578 or will outline assistance cakes is sponsored by The Sauce Kitchen. Lynne (needlework) 4696 5220. from both State and Fed- Centenary book eral Governments. He will Jerseys turn back time discuss eligibility criteria, To mark the occasion of the centennial Information has been found for most years, application forms and show, the Goombungee-Haden Show Soci- resulting in a comprehensive record of the Jersey dairy cattle have not been seen at Although a resident of Brisbane where he freight subsidies. ety has published a book looking back over past 100 years of show history. the Goombungee Haden Show for many runs an aviation business, Mr Morris contin- Other speakers are: A the entire history of the society. years. ues the family ownership of the property, feed supplier (availability The book contains extracts from minutes The cost of the book $40 and it is available But they will make a re-appearance for where his father, Arthur Morris Snr, had a and cost of feeds, meals of meetings since 1931, newspaper articles for purchase from the Rosalie Gallery until the 100th annual show on Saturday, April 5. Jersey Stud and used the Lend Lease truck to and hay), Shane Lambert dating back to 1907 and photos from pio- March 30 or contact Mrs Wendy Motley, And these half dozen Jerseys will be ac- take the cattle to shows including Goombungee (drought feeding and sup- neering families of the area. treasurer of the society on 4697 9557. corded the honour of being driven to the event and Brisbane. plements), Bruce Lord on the back of a 1940s style Lend Lease The old truck, and a few later model Jer- from SEQC (effect of (Chev) truck, just as dairy cattle would have seys have been called into service to help cel- drought on land condition), Prime cattle been transported to shows throughout the ebrate 100 years of shows at Goombungee. It After a break of around 20 years, the prime Maclagan Meats and class two, 501kg and Mental health (a speaker 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. is expected they will arrive at the show about on health issues, stress cattle section will return for the 100th over, by Oakey Abattoir. The Jerseys are the property of former 9am and return home about 2 or 3pm - Miles Goombungee-Haden show on Saturday, April The champion beast will receive the Lyle etc.) Landcare group Gowrie Junction resident Arthur Morris Jnr. Noller. leader Frank Burgess said 5. Cattle for the competition are to be deliv- Voll trophy and a centennial medal and a $200 EXPO: Bookings for 31 stalls have been aromatherapy to kitchenware. The first ered to the showgrounds by 4pm on Friday, cash prize will go to the butcher’s choice in all landholders were wel- received for the Party Plan Expo this week- 200 people through the door will receive come to attend, have a bar- April 4 to be exhibited and judged next day class one. Other prizes include trophies, end at the Gowrie Junction Community sample bags. Being indoors, the expo is starting at 9am. vouchers and food products. Chief steward becue and a yarn. They Hall. Organiser Gabrielle Masters is weather proof. and also has fully family can RSVP to Scott Brown All entries in each class have been pre- Rodney Hartwig requires entry numbers by thrilled with the response, and says friendly and disabled access, she said. purchased, class one, 320-500kg, by Saturday, March 29, phone 4696 5220. 4698 4199 or Frank Bur- “There will be everything on show from Contact Gabrielle 4637 0622. gess 4698 4161. DROUGHT INFORMATION NIGHT Pinelands Hall - March 25 - 6.30pm BBQ SPEAKERS: Ross Ballin - DAFF: • Assistance available from Qld and Fed Govt • Application forms • Eligibility criteria • Freight subsidy Feed Supplier: • Availability and cost of feeds, meals, hay etc Shane Lambert: • Drought feeding and supplements Bruce Lord - SEQC: • Effect of drought on land condition Mental health speaker: • Health issues, stress, etc Please join us for this information night - have a bbq and yarn RSVP by March 21 to Scott Brown 4698 4199 or Frank Burgess 4698 4161

CLEARING SALE YALANGUR (via Oakey) - SATURDAY, APRIL 12 - 10am A/c Estate Harold Bischoff - No GST MACHINERY: Case 900 tractor; Case 930 tractor; International McCormick W9; Claas Matador 16ft open front header with blower cab, bat Wheel, sunflower trays & sorghum fingers; International AA 160 Truck (6 tonne) with stock crate; International Acco 18JOA (8 tonne) 20ft tip & body & grain bin; 1938 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, original, running; 1952 L110 International utility with canopy; International truck cab; Wicks Bros 6ft slasher; McCormick-Deering tractor mower; 13 ft 170 series Shearer scarifier; 12ft 6 inch Shearer scarifier; 12ft Napier chisel plow; 2 sundicuts with hydraulics 20 disc; 2 x 9 leaf harrow bars & harrows; New Holland 471 bale loader; International Tralum side delivery rake; 1 x rubber tyre roller; I x metal roller; Sorghum planter 6 row, 30 inch, with pressed wheels & fertilizer boxes; 72ft trailer & boom spray with diaphragm pump; 24ft steel body hay trailer; International dump rake with steel wheels; Corn planter with steel wheels; Kawasaki quad bike; Spray plant to suit quad bike; 7 inch/40ft Mitzke auger; 3 x 12ft x 6 inch electric augers, 1 x 3 phase, 2 x single phase; Windmill pulling Equipment; 2 x 3ft silo mesh, approx 40ft each; 2 x 205 litre fibreglass spray drums; 2 x 200 gallon old galvanized tanks with lids; Quantity of hemp bags; Hemp bag quick fasteners; Bag trolley, Hooks, Needles & Twine; 3 round bale hay feeders; 3 small bale hay feeders; Calf cradle; Gas branding furnace; Electric fencers; Electric fence wire; Dehorners (small & adult cattle size) 24 ft concrete water trough; 3 x Feed bins; Quantity of split fence posts; Rake fingers; 4.4m older style boat; Evinrude VDO V6 175hp boat motor, long shaft. TOOLS AND STUFF: 8 cubic ft single phase portable air compressor; 8 inch 3 phase bench grinder; Power hacksaw; Oxy welding set & oxy barrow (no bottles) 200amp 3 phase; Pipe bender; Chainsaw; Marconi moisture meter; Quantity of endless chains and hydraulic & screw jacks; Angle grinders; Drills; Metal drills; 10 + 15 hp Electric motors with starter motor; Villiers old electric motor; 6m extension ladder; Old wooden ladders; Withworth tap & die set ( in original wooden box); 3 x 3 phase leads; Wire, barbed & plain; Pumps; Saddles, 3 stock , 1 pony club, Sundries too numerous to list. COLLECTABLES & VINTAGE OLD STUFF: Tins & bottles; Oil bottles; Drums; Pumps, Tools, Cross cut saws; Garden tools; Milk cans; Old single school desk; Rabbit traps; Old bicycle; Ice box; Cupboards; Wooden tables; Iron single bed; Fans; Books. FURNITURE (GST applicable): 2 x column oil heaters; 3/4 chrome bed; 2 x 50s style Laminex dining tables & chairs; 2 Silky Oak office desks; 4 drawer filing cabinet; Office chair; Silky Oak drop leaf traymobile: Oak double bed & wardrobe; 2 Wardrobe & dressing table (1 x Silky Oak); 2 dining table & chairs (1 x Silky Oak); Sideboard; Cupboard with drawers; Small chest of drawers; Whirlpool front loader washing machine; Rectangular drop side gate leg table; Singer treadle sewing machine in cabinet. OUTSIDE VENDORS: (GST applicable): lnternational 886 Tractor/cab, approx 120hp; New Holland super 56 SD rake; 1410 Ford D series 8 ton diesel truck, tipper & bin. 1946 Ford tip truck; 1953 Ford Mainline ute; 24 Run A62 combine; Afton 650 amp 3 phase welder; McMillan drill press; 8 inch bench grinder; 1 half tonne trolley jack; Assorted air tools. Payment by cash and approved cheque only. Photo ID required. Catering by Highfields Pioneer Village Phone: Rick Zeller Livestock 0428 879 531 Clare McCarthy 0407 025 028

10 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014 CouncilCouncil gridgrid policypolicy comescomes onon streamstream JanuaryJanuary 11 New Year’s Day 2015 will be a right to refuse an approval permit significant date for property own- to the new owner. ers who have gates and grids on An annual compliance inspec- public roads that run through tion will be required and the their land. landholder will be required to have By then they will have regis- a certificate of currency of public tered the grids and gates they have liability insurance nominating on public roads, and will have to Toowoomba Regional Council as pay an annual fee of $100 for each an interested party. grid or gate ($150 for late re- An application for a new grid or ceival). a new gate will cost $700. Toowoomba Regional Council Toowoomba Regional Council’s last week agreed to adopt a gates new policy also states that the and grids policy which will apply council may consider a subsidy to about 70 grids and gates in the towards the cost of fencing a road Crows Nest area, and about 90 reserve through the grazier’s grids and gates across the south- property to eliminate a grid or a ern part of the Toowoomba Re- gate. gion, most near Millmerran. The council may consider a one off contribution towards fencing Since the formation of Too- costs of 50 per cent of outlays up woomba Regional Council, it has to a maximum of $2000 per kilo- continued to manage the grids metre, or pro rata. and gates on the council road net- shire councils. The council’s new But there will be increased respon- tained to specified standards, and The council says its new policy work under the arrangements es- policy will unify the rules for the en- sibility for landholders. All grids and should a property that includes grids will mitigate risk to the council tablished by the previous seven tire region. gates must be registered and main- or gates be sold, the council has the and also gate and grid owners. CattleCattle destockingdestocking biggestbiggest forfor 2020 yearsyears Drought and high grain and fodder prices Kingaroy and Nanango, Mr Hartwig, who has a property at Plainby He said many fed their cattle in the 1990s, are forcing Northern Darling Downs cattle pro- there were also many and understands how dry the district is, said but cannot afford to this time, because of low ducers into their largest de-stocking for at least from local areas includ- beef prices were the worst for at least 10 years. prices and high feed costs. 20 years. ing Jondaryan, Crows (Some say more than 20 years.) The sell-off of cattle has been occurring for Nest, Ravensbourne, Grain prices were at record levels, and hay “And no one is better off than anyone else. some weeks, and is likely to continue as a pas- and Kulpi. and fodder also at very high prices, closing the Even those who had two to three inches of rain ture-less winter emerges. To the advantage of option of feeding cattle at least until good rain, in the scattered storms around Christmas, have Elders Toowoomba sale last week yarded 2272 the sellers, there was a or through the winter. no more feed left,” Mr Hartwig said. head, the biggest at the selling centre for seven full panel of buyers, with He said there had been a consistent sell-off He thought the only irrigation in the Rosalie years. demand for good export of cattle through the Elders yards for at least and Crows Nest districts would be on dairy And the number of vendors trying to sell their cattle. Butchers steers three to four months, with every sale offering farms, and used for their own production. cattle was 189, the greatest number for 12 years. increased in price with more than 1000 head, numbers not seen for Elders Toowoomba livestock manager better fed steers increasing 8-10cents kg. eight to 10 years. The throughput from feedlots has been mas- Darren Hartwig, pictured, said while there were But re-stocker cattle showed the effects of the He said these are the worst conditions since sive, but they also have high feed costs to con- sellers from Goondiwindi, Millmerran, drought, dropping by 15cents kg. the drought 20 years ago. tend with. - MILES NOLLER Researchers keen to learn secrets of successful farmers A University of Southern Queensland “We’ll look at the operation of a busi- The research will focus on the key farm- research team has secured Federal Gov- ness to understand what distinguishes ex- ing practices and management techniques ernment funding to examine what makes a cellence in business practices,” he said. in intensive and extensive industries in- farm business successful. “It’s anticipated the research will lead cluding: animal; cropping; mixed animal- The Rural Industries Research and De- to the development of a framework for cropping and horticulture. velopment Corporation funding will go business performance by characterising Associate Professor Slaughter said un- towards the Understanding Australian the strategies and tactics that enhance per- derstanding performance was a key issue Farm Business Performance project in formance. in a profitable rural sector. USQ’s Institute for Agriculture and the “Our goal is to improve the viability of Environment. the farm business sector.” Professor Steven Raine, Executive Di- Project leader Associate Professor Geoff The project will seek to engage the top rector of the Institute for Agriculture and Slaughter said his team would develop a 25 per cent of producers as participants. the Environment, welcomed the funding. concise understanding of relative farm In focusing on these high achievers, the “This is an exciting project with the performance and the achievement of busi- project team will increase the likelihood University bringing together the major ness best practice in a range of agricultural of identifying the business drivers required agricultural sectors to deliver profitable USQ researchers Dr Geoff Slaughter, Mr Rod Glass industries. for excellence in farm industries. agribusinesses for the future.” and Professor Julie Cotter.

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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, MARCH 18, 2014 - 13 Teenager sets her sights RIFLE SHOOTING GOLF BOWLS INDOOR CRICKET CROWS NEST- BORNEO BARRACKS: CROWS NEST: March CROWS NEST: March GOOMBUNGEE: March 5 - Single stableford. 12 - Social bowls winners Jim 10 - Runs were few and far March 15 - 300 yards Winner M. Sorenson 41, run- Walcroft and Tony Ryan, between on Monday night on Everest Target Rifle, possible ner-up G. Gunther 38. Run- runners-up Peter Coman, with Mouse Bilbys’ unbeaten 105.21: Ashley Bidgood down F. McMahon 37, J. Ernie Motley and Brian run continuing against 105.12, David Brown 104.15, Deacon 37, R. Bourke 37, L. Gleeson. Bazingas. Batting first, the Kathy Donpon 104.9, Gillmeister 36, D. Coates 36. March 8 - Club competi- Mousemen staggered their Dennis Bidgood, 102.12, Pins 1st M. Goddard, 5th J. tion: Final B grade singles way to just 69. Matt Rowe John Gilliland 102.6, Nev Dowling, 10th M. Kearnes, Roger Brashaw d. Mick and Luke Lidder top scored Bidgood 98.7, Garry Sher- 17th D. Coates. Beutel. Congratulations with 41 of those. Lachlan wood 97.10, Nick Ellis 97.6, March 8 - Single v par. Roger, your first honour board Porter’s six wickets was by Kev Voll 90.4, JB 30 .6 Winner J. Thornton +5, run- victory. Club selected triples far Bazingas best. Scope class, possible ner-up M. Arundel +4. Run- Bevan Wingett, Roger Hal- A horror start by Bazingas 126.21 Beth Caskey 121.10, down B. Adams +2, P. dane and Howard Cornwell saw them behind the eight ball Bob Steel 120.7, Neil Austin Cartwright +1, J. Coorey +1, d. Bill Kruger, Kevin Stark early on and they eventually 114.4, John Lawson 109.6 D. D. Burley +1, W. Aitken +1. and Esbert Ehrlich, and Peter lost the game 69 to 41. Rodney 114.1. Pins 1st. T. Aitken, 5th J. Coman, Ernie Motley and March 11 - Fielders’ run March 22 - Next club Fry, 10th J. Thompson, 17th Terry Bowe d. Chrys Rob- of bad form appears to be a shoot will be held over 400 C. Mahaffey. ins, Laurie Cant and Brian long way from over as they yards, 1pm start. Visitors are March 9 - Single stroke Gleeson. sank to yet another defeat at welcome. and monthly medals. A grade March 9 - Club sponsored the hands of Carlukes on Good luck to competitors winner M. Sorenson 69, run- social bowls winners Peter Tuesday night. Thanks shooting in the City vs Coun- ner-up M. Burgess 70. B Coman and Mick Chandler, largely to good knocks by try competition this week- grade winner K.Clarke 71, runners-up Les Guy and Corey Dioth and Daniel end. Good luck to Ashley runner-up I. Stafford 73. Brian Gleeson. Field, 101 runs were on the shooting for the Darling C grade winner L. Coming events: Sun- board at the end of Fielders Downs district in the Queens- Gillmeister 68, runner-up C. day, March 23 - Crows Nest innings. But this presented no land champions of champions Phelan 71. Rundown B. Real Estate afternoon. Sun- problem for Carlukes. They on Saturday. Aitken 70, B. Volp 70, G. day, March 30 - Dingers Sea- went on to comfortably win Contact Ashley Bidgood Starkey 71, G. Barnsley 72, food Day. the game 155 to 101. Michael for more information on 0407 S. Mogg 73, P. Lamb 73, J. New bowls players and Cannell was a standout on the 374 378 or visit www.qld Aitken 73, J. Davies 73, B. visitors are always welcome night with both bat and ball. rifle.com.au Bargenquast 73, K. Baldry at the Crows Nest Bowls March 12 - Wednesday 73, G. Thompson 73, G. Lord Club. night saw Esky Raiders come 73, . Pins 1st. C. Butler, 5th Contact the secretary on up short again, this time CRICKET G. Lord, 10th B. Tucker, 14th bakescrowsnest@live. against X-Men. Scoring just I. Stafford, 17th M. Burgess.. com.au or 4698 2197. 71 from their innings, Raid- CENTRAL DOWNS: Best gross M. Burgess 73. - Farewell President Dave, ers never threatened, eventu- March 16 - Kulpi will take Gary Small. you will be missed by many. ally losing by 67, 138 to 71. on Nobby in Sunday’s Cen- - Gary Baker. It was a good performance by tral Downs cricket grand fi- BORNEO BARRACKS X-Men, especially Mitch nal after Kulpi defeated LADIES: March 11 - Sin- DDLBA LADIES: Re- Lucht, to put them in second Southbrook at Goombungee. gle stableford for club tro- vised players for the challenge place on the table. Kulpi sent the visitors in phies. Winner Jenny Bur- match (v) Gateway on Sun- to bat and another well con- gess 38, 2nd Barbara Weier day April 6, at Drayton: trolled and chanceless innings 37, 3rd Chris Tannock 35. Anyone else not available RUGBY LEAGUE by Lindsay Fiechtner saw Pins 1/1 Lotte Pedersen. 4/ please contact J. Baldock Southbrook reach 7/203 after 15 Chris Tannock. 2/10 (pro a.s.a.p. on 4634 2650. All NRL ROUND 2 40 overs. pin) Annie Hewitt. players are to assemble at Sea Eagles 14 d. Fiechtner was run out in March 18 - Single stroke. Drayton at 8am. E. Atkinson, L. Blaine, I. Brumpton, M. Rabbitohs 12. the final over for 98 after Trophy donor Fay Wood. Broncos 16 d. Cowboys 12. combining with Ryan Du Brosnan, V. Chant, D. Clark, Preez and Troy Cullen for CROWS NEST: March 12 A. Colborn. M. Hannant, L. Dragons 31 d. Warriors 12. vital 64-run partnerships at - Sporters winner M. Reid Harrington, L. Hearne, F. Storm 18 d. Panthers 17. the beginning and end of the 32, runner-up L. Kruger 27. Hunter, K. Jenkins, V. Roosters 56 d. Eels 4. Southbrook innings. Pins 7/16 L. Kurger, 8/17 G. Lindenmeyer, J. McGeorge, Tigers 42 d. Titans 12. Du Preez finished with 38 Goddard. Putting L. Kruger M. Morris, P. Muller, L. Raiders 26 d. Knights 20. and Cullen 30. 17. March 16 - John and Mutch, L. Mott, D. Wicket takers for Kulpi Jenny Svensson trophy win- Parkinson, M. Podmore, K. were Jordan Klingberg 2/31 ner D. Yaxley 39, runner-up Pott, J. Slattery, B. Shea, J. Promote your off 8, Jacob Hine 1/6 off 1, I. White 38, 3rd W. Dukes 38. Thomas, D. van Zeeland, B. David Sipple 1/8 off 8, Mitch Rundown T. Weis 37, D. Cox Williams, J. Worsley, F. sport through the Leicht 1/30 off 5 and Brenden 37. Pins 3/12 and 8/17 T.Weis. Zimmerman. Herald. The ALYSSA AZAR Schick 1/70 off 8. FOW 64, March 23 - Crows Nest Nominations for the Herald reaches Rigorous training regime 71, 75, 102, 133, 197, 201. Realty single stroke. DDLBA prestige fours close In reply, Southbrook open- March 30 - HLO Crows on March 26 and played at more LOCAL Teen adventurer Alyssa Azar hopes to have In the past six months she has climbed the ers Jake Balzer and Josh Nest. Timesheet on the Pittsworth on April 3. people than the world at her feet, literally, climbing to eighth highest mountain in the world, Mt Connolly picked up early board. Please have names up DDLBA management 8848 metres. Manaslu 8100m, and Mt Aconcagua 6960m, wickets to have the hosts by Sunday. - John meeting April 7. - Joyce ANY other media. Alyssa, 17, from Toowoomba, will at- the highest mountain in the Southern and struggling at 3/37 after 14 Somerville. McGeorge. tempt to climb Mount Everest and realise a Western hemispheres. overs. Brenden Schick (64 not dream she’s had for years. “I’m not that fussed about the records, or out) came to the rescue for While other girls Alyssa’s age are busy holding the title of being the youngest per- Kulpi and guided his team to 2014 COOYAR SHOW PICTORIAL updating their status on Facebook, socialis- son to achieve something, I just love to climb 7/206 in the 38th over. ing and worrying about the latest fashions, mountains and test myself, ” Alyssa said. Craig Skuse (33) and David this courageous teen will fly out to Nepal on “It’s when I’m out against nature that I Sipple (32) battled hard in the March 28. seem to have the most fun. I’m so excited to early part of the innings be- She is not expected to return until mid- finally be at the doorstep of my climb. I just fore Schick combined with June. wish I could go now, “ Alyssa said. Nick Spies (22) and Daniel “I love adventure and testing myself to Alyssa, who has been in training for the Davis-Reed (19 not out) for my limits, so I’ve signed up to attempt the climb for several years, says she feels confi- important 7th and 8th wicket summit in 2014 when I will be 17,” Alyssa dent and that her rigorous training regime and partnerships of 39 and 57. said. previous climbing experience puts her in prime Wicket takers for No stranger to adventure, Alyssa was just position for the adventure. Southbrook were Jake Balzer eight when she achieved the feat as the young- Although there is little technology or cov- 2/33 off 8, Chris Smythe 2/ est person to cross the Kokoda Track in erage at the base camp or final climb, you can 36 off 6, Duane Mason 2/51 Papua New Guniea. still follow Alyssa’s lifetime adventure. She off 8 and Josh Connolly 1/19 At 10, she went to Nepal for Everest Base will have a countdown timer and an online off 8. FOW 10, 21, 27, 74, Camp, and at 12 she climbed the highest peaks journal on her website. 77, 110, 149. Kulpi travel to in Australia, known as the Aussie 10. Alyssa has also signed a book deal, with Nobby this Sunday to battle In 2011, Alyssa reached the 5895m sum- the publication to be out in the first week of for the Steger-McIntyre mit of Mt Kilimanjaro in South Africa at just July, which will detail her preparation and shield, play starts at 9.30am. 14 years of age. success of her mammoth adventure. - Tim Mouritz. Supreme interbreed champion

Champion stud bull at Cooyar was Bulliac Hydro Electric H20 from the Bulliac Angus Stud at Miles. He is held by stud principal Ben Hill.

Berwick Stud at Oakey had a strong team of Charolais and Charbray cattle in Carabar Angus Stud at Meandarra won the tri colour ribbon for exhibiting the Supreme Interbreed Champion the stud section at Cooyar show. The young handlers with four of Berwick’s Female at the Oakey Show last Saturday. The cow was six-year-old Carabar Black Cap Mary, with six months bulls are Blake Dawson, Oakey, with a Charbray bull, Corey Kuhl, Highfields, old bull calf, Carabar Bandit at foot. Judge Steven Martin described the cow as “picture perfect”, as a herd with a Charbray bull, Debbie Kuhl, Highfields with a Charolais bull, and Erin improved for the Angus breed, and as having a powerhouse of volume, and doing a great job. 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Pam and Roy Grundy, Grundy Farming, Jondaryan, won the dryland field barley competition.

Rosalind Mason won first prize in the over 70 art section.

Art steward Sheila Greet, with her entry Irises which was champion exhibit. Sheila also won first in open mixed media and first and third in printmaking. Shaun Jannusch, Kingsthorpe, with Jennifer and Tyler Smith, Haden. All were exhibitors in the miniature Bush reserve walk horse section. Shaun won champion gelding and the Smiths took out champion mare and supreme cham- pion stallion as well as champion mare in colourama.

John Vaschina and daughter Angelique, Haden, Patron Max Kuhl officially won several top floriculture awards. opened the show.

Oakey show president Geoff Byers, right, and Goombungee-Haden show president Errol Luck. Bushland expert Trish Gardner will conduct a bush walk through Rogers Reserve in O’Brien Rd at 9am this Friday March 21. Her aim is to help Highfields residents appreciate the unique features of this rare eucalypt woodland with vine forest understory. “In fact, this reserve is one of very few remaining examples of this regional ecosystem which is classified as endangered by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection,” Ms Gardner said. “Af- ter the walk visitors are invited to a BYO morning tea where we can discuss the features of the reserve and how a support group might be Showgirls cutting the show cake, back: Kelly Smith, Georgia Schilf, the 2014 Miss launched,” she said. Everyone is welcome at Showgirl Matilda Donaldson, Miss Teen Fundraiser Christine Byers and Miss both or either of these linked events, she said. Teen Showgirl Sarah Ray. Front: Jade Kennedy, Miss Junior Showgirl Emma Chairs will be BYO also. Green, Charlotte-Louise Coombridge and Karrissa Coombridge. Chief art steward and treasurer of Oakey Art Group Jim Skinner with his painting Feed Time. South Africans living in Australia Cashkows.com offers service provider, offering fi- give you a clear indication you the opportunity to nancial services for South on what can be done. move your South African African expatriates around We trace unclaimed re- retirement investments the globe. tirement annuities and and other assets to Aus- You can benefit from any other investments at no tralia of the following services. charge. Cashkows is a licensed Our free consultation will We move the full value of your retirement annuity BIRDS Donalda Rogers proceeds offshore irrespec- tive of your age, before or after age 55. Franklin’s Gull - a long We record your formal emigration with South Af- way from home rican authorities without sacrificing your birthright, Recently I visited Bjelke- citizenship or South Afri- Petersen Dam with a friend can passport. and we noticed a small grey We transfer your inher- winged gull among the black itance and trust income to Eurasian Coot. a bank near you. It was a Franklin’s Gull, a We facilitate easy off- rare bird for Australia. shore funds transfer, mak- It normally lives on the ing use of your personal al- Priarie marshes of North lowance. We facilitate tax America! clearance and exemption It measures between 30 applications and updated and 35 cm. tax records. In breeding plumage the We open the South Afri- head is black, the neck and can bank accounts you may underparts white and the require e.g. blocked ac- wings with a span of 72 cm count, non-resident ac- are mostly grey. count. We advise on effec- There is a white trailing tive structuring of family edge, with a bar of white sepa- income and assets held in rating the grey from the black South Africa. and white tips. You enjoy competitive The bill is reddish and The legs are red. It feeds rates and fees on your for- there is a white eye ring con- mainly on insects. A lovely eign exchange transactions. spicuous on the dark head. surprise.- Donalda. PPS members living abroad - servicing your prod- The Herald reaches more LOCAL customers ucts and benefits portfolio. than ANY other media. For a free, no obligation report and consultation, visit Phone 4615 4416 www.cashkows. com 16 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MARCH 18, 2014