On Our Selection News On Our Selection News Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY" Vol. 27 THURSDAY, September 21, 2023 PHONE 4529 7477 2/85 Main St Westbrook [email protected] www.westbrookdental.com.au BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR FRIENDLY DENTIST NOW! BOOK NOW FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Keep your child’s teeth sparkling FREE INVISALIGN CONSULTATIONS Child Dental Benefits Scheme for eligible patients Carnival Garden winner 4 Cashmore Street, Wyreema see page 3 for more Carnival Gardens
Page 2 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, February 24, 2022 On Our Selection News Distributed throughout Top Camp, Hodgson Vale, Preston, Ramsay, Vale View, Budgee, Ascot, Hirstglen, Mt Rascal, Eton Vale, Cambooya, East Greenmount, Greenmount, Nobby, Felton, Finnie, Wyreema and Westbrook areas. – Copyright in all advertising and Editorial material, except where otherwise held, resides at all times with the Clifton Courier, such copyright will not be released to any other party except by written permission. Production charges and reproduction fees will apply. – Responsibility for all unsigned electoral material in this publication is accepted by E.A. Rogers 60 Clark Street, Clifton – Errors and Omissions Policy: All care is taken in the production of advertisements. Errors, if drawn to our attention promptly, will be corrected in the next issue. Refunds may be given. The proprietor of the Clifton Courier cannot be held responsible for errors or their subsequent effects. The right is reserved to alter, abbreviate or omit advertisements for any reason. Phone: 4697 3603 Fax: 4697 3339 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Published every Thursday by OurNews Pty. Ltd. 60 Clark Street, Clifton, Queensland. 4361 Printed by Greenridge Group. 4 Freighter Avenue, Toowoomba. DEADLINES: Display Advertising 1pm Monday Classified Advertising 5pm Monday Page 2 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 21, 2023 When: Wednesday 1st & Wednesday 8th November Where: Prep classroom Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm 2018 Prep Enrolment Packages will be handed out at this session. This session is designed for parents only. Students are to attend the Transitions Days on Tuesday 14th & 21st November. Cambooya State School 2018 Prep Parent/Carer Information Sessions Harrow Street Cambooya Q 4358 Phone: (07) 4612 2333 Fax: (07) 4696 1496 Harrow Street Cambooya Q 4358 Phone: (07) 4612 2333 email:[email protected] Cambooya State School What do you need to do: Call into the school in Harrow Street to pick up an enrolment pack & have a look around the school. or Phone (46122333) or email ([email protected]) for an enrolment package to be sent out to you. Looking forward to meeting you! 2024 Prep Parents/Carers 2018 PREP If your child was born between 1ST JULY 2018 – 30TH JUNE 2019 they are eligible for Prep in 2024 SHOWROOM 23 Hill St Toowoomba QLD 4350 | www.expresscb.com.au CALL US TODAY ON 4613 1644 • Curtains • All Styles of Blinds • Shutters • Wallpaper • Upholstery He received the award for humanitarian service for dedication to his Club and community. Mr Hitchins was invited to become a member of Westbrook & Districts Lions Club Inc in 2017. He has previously held the position of Treasurer for the Westbrook Lions Club and is currently both the serving Treasurer and Vice President. When presenting the award, his club President said Mr Hitchins has displayed consistent effort to update and better Westbrook Lion gets top honour Dieter Hitchins this year received a Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest award in Lions Clubs Australia. the practices of our club. “The hours of dedication and personal time has been enormous in the reforms he has produced,” he said. “It is not only in the performance of administrative service and excellence that he has displayed this dedication. “Being awarded a Melvin Jones Fellow is an important thing, and receiving one after only six years’ service compounds the recognition deserved. “This member has consistently liaised with and organised local businesses in provision of donated goods and services to our club for many events.” The Westbrook Lions Club is active in the local community holding fundraising events, barbecues, weekly tavern fundraising raffles, local community gatherings like Halloween street event, and donating to other local, regional, and international community and humanitarian programs Mr Hitchins is currently helping organise the Lions District Convention for Millmerran at the end of September and he holds the position of Treasurer for this huge undertaking. Dieter Hitchins (right) receiving his Melvin Jones Fellowship Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives aims to ensure all people living with a mental health condition and alcohol and other drug use can access effective and appropriate treatment. All stakeholders across our region, including people with lived and living experience can attend this event at Picnic Point, 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba on Tuesday, 17 October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. For more details, contact Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN in Toowoomba on 4615 0900. Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives A Roadshow involving The Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN along with Darling Downs and West Moreton Health is coming our way.
Thursday, September 21, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 3 WESTBROOK FAMILY MEDICAL Shop 4/85 Main Street, Westbrook CAMBOOYA FAMILY MEDICAL 32 Eton Street, Cambooya OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 4.30pm APPOINTMENTS: T 4529 7447 or www.westbrookfamilymedical.com.au & Caring For You and Your Family Patients with current concession cards, children <16 and DVA card holders will continue to be bulkbilled WE CONTINUE TO WELCOME NEW PATIENTS OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 5.00pm SAT 8.30am - 12.30pm Award Winning BUTCHER Open 6 Days: M-F 7-5.30pm • SAT 7-12.30pm 462 West St Toowoomba All meat grassfed-locally sourced • Bulk orders welcome Call & Collect • Same day Pickup Ph: 07 4637 2555 Lamb Loin Chops.....$12.99KG Super Special WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CHEMIST Phone 07 4630 6941 OPEN M-F to 6pm & Sat to 1pm Australia Post Sub Agent We’re Here for You & Locay Owned! Australian Geographic Gifts Flashing school zone signs for Bunkers Hill, Wyreema Bunkers Hill and Wyreema State Schools are included in the latest list of 100 schools which will have flashing school zone signs (FSZS) installed to improve safety. The FSZS program is based on a risk-assessment methodology which compares all school zones in Queensland to determine which school zones would benefit the most from the technology. School zones with a significant crash history, a high level of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, higher speed limits or visibility problems are prioritised. This final tranche of 100 school zones across the state will complete the Labor Government’s election commitment to deliver FSZS at 300 school zones across the state. The FSZS program for 2023-24 is funded by the Camera Detected Offence Program (CDOP). Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the Flashing School Zone Sign program has been incredibly successful at making road infrastructure around Queensland schools safer. Local gardens on show On the front of this week’s On Our Selection News is part of the prize-winning garden of Narelle Hurse at 4 Cashmore Street, Wyreema, which took out the award for Regional Small Space garden and second prize for the Front Garden. Another local winner was the garden of Jeff and Cathy Aitchison at 51 Whitman Street, Westbrook, which claimed third prize in the First Time Entry category. Also at Westbrook is the garden of Philip and Erica Paynter at 19 Tennyson Court, which was entered in the City Gardens category and presents beautifully (below).
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Is your home storm ready? It’s not only about stocking up on water and batteries. What about your roof. Summer is storm season when we experience torrential rain, high winds, hail and worse. Whether a homeowner or a business owner, it’s crucial to entrust your roofing needs to reputable professionals who know how to get your roof as storm ready as possible as well as professionally repairing your roof after a storm. Rubiks Roofing in Toowoomba prides itself in using highquality materials and workmanship to prepare for and after a storms destructive force. ‘Water and structural damage, collapsed roofs, we are fully experienced for any situation’, said Tyson, owner of Rubiks Roofing. “We don’t take shortcuts. A subpar repair job can lead to more problems down the line, costing more in the long run.” When the storm rages, you want a roof that is secure, knowing it will protect you, your family, and possessions and if a business owner your business assets. For more information, see the FAQ and Blog page at rubiksroofing. comn.au/faq-blog Page 8 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 21, 2023 Contact: 0491 951 037 www.rubiksroofing.com.au Reach out to the team at Rubiks Roofing today for all your metal roofing needs • Residential • Commercial • Real Estate • Insurance 6 Progress Court Harlaxton Toowoomba 4350 Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au STAY SAFE Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au UNDERSTAND YOUR WEATHER RISKS MAKE A PLAN PACK A KIT (BOX) this storm season by following these three simple steps: Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au 1 2 3 STORM SEASON Prepare for EMERGENCY CONTACTS Police, Fire or Ambulance 000 SES 132 500 Policelink 131 444 Toowoomba Region Council 131 872 Traffic & Travel Information 131 940 Toowoomba Hospital 4616 6000
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Page 10 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 21, 2023 BRIDGESTONE SELECT Darling Heights Locally Owned & Operated 436 Stenner Street, Toowoomba O: M-F 8am-5pm & Sat 8am-12 Noon PH: 4592 8255 Tyres & Full Mechanical Repairs & Servicing For Monthly Deals See www.bridgestonetyres.com.au OWNERS Mack & Emma Orange Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au MOBILE: 0408 480 334 PHONE: 07 4630 9497 FAX: 07 4630 9467 EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 7380 Toowoomba MC 4352 New Homes & Renovations EDANYA PTY LTD Trading as DJL Building Group QBSA LIC NO: 150 29085 Insurance Work Office: 4696 3156 Mobile: 0408 480 334 Email: [email protected] TOOWOOMBA SUNSET SUPERBOWL All ofiers available 1st - 30th September 2023 1 GAME OF BOWLING & DAGWOOD DOG Per Person Buy an arcade package in September to go into the draw to win 5,000 tickets each week! THE CARNIVAL FUN NEVER SETS AT SUNSET! THE CARNIVAL FUN NEVER SETS AT SUNSET! www.sunsetsuperbowl.com.au/book-online PLENTY MORE SPECIALS ONLINE & IN-CENTRE Declan (left) and Lincoln (right) are in the Clifton Cluster Robotics team. P&C CATERING OPPORTUNITY Our amazing P&C have been hard at it again. This time they catered for the Santa Central Multi Vendor Bull Sale at the Headingly Sale Complex on Tuesday 12th September. There was a fantastic NOBBY STATE SCHOOL selection of home bake as well as burgers and sandwiches on offer. Thanks again to the wonderful volunteers who made this catering opportunity possible. CLIFTON CLUSTER LEGO ROBOTICS TEAM We would like to congratulate Declan and Lincoln for their selection in the Clifton Cluster Robotics team. They will be joining students from our cluster each week via Teams meetings and in person at Pilton State School, in preparation for a robotics competition being held in Brisbane on Sunday 11th November. Being a part of this team requires a strong commitment and the ability to work in a team environment and we are sure both boys will excel at this. What great home bake!
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 15 Prepare the structure of your home • Clear gutters and roof of leaves, twigs, bark and other debris. • Install steel wire mesh screens on windows, doors and vents. • Enclose open areas under your deck and seal gaps in external cladding. Prepare vegetation around your home • Reduce vegetation along access paths and mow your lawn regularly. • Remove excess flammable materials such as woodpiles, mulch and dead leaves. • Trim low-lying branches around your home to a height of two metres from the ground. What can you do to prepare and plan for a bushfire? 131 872 www.tr.qld.gov.au Toowoomba Regional Council_210923_10x18_OOS Prepare personal information • Prepare an emergency kit and a contingency plan. • Check insurance policies are adequate for your home and vehicles. • Review and update your Bushfire Survival Plan. Scan the QR code to stay updated on weather alerts and road closures across our Region via our Disaster Dashboard. For more information, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/beprepared For the latest warnings, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/current-incidents www.westridgefruit.com.au Ph: 4635 6905 Westridge Shopping Centre 300 West St Kearneys Springs Toowoomba Open 7 Days M-F 7am-6pm • Sat/Sun 1.00pm AWARD WINNING FRUITERER SHOP ON LINE or CLICK & COLLECT or DROP IN WE ALSO HOME DELIVER* *conditions apply see web site Penny McKinlay award to Nobby gardeners Entering the Carnival of Flowers garden competition for the first time, Nobby couple Peter and Amanda Roberts have surprised themselves with several awards for their footpath garden entry. Awarded First Place in the Regional section for first time contestants in the Footpath Garden division the Nobby couple then gained Second Place in the overall Regional Footpath Garden division. Further awards came with a High Commendation in the ABC Southern Qld. Rod Hultgren Memorial Award, run by well known gardening identity Penny McKinlay, who has donated the prize of a generous gift voucher to spend at her Pittsworth nursery. Peter and Amanda have now set a standard they will have to match next year and Nobby will be the real winner as they will no doubt once again beautify the footpaths of Nobby out side “Pepperina” in the old Brodie building. Local Events Calendar If you are holding an event in the area covered by On Our Selection News, forward details to editorial@ cliftoncourier.com.au DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT 28 September Brigade General and Annual General Meeting Cambooya Rural Fire Station, for Cambooya, 7.30pm George Street 8 October Friends of Gormans Gap - Bush Regeneration/ Gormans Gap Road, Preston [email protected] Weed Management, 7:30am to 11:30am 10 October Wyreema Community Hall meeting, 7pm Wyreema Community Hall, wyreemacommunityhall@ 14 Umbiram Road yahoo.com 22 October Festival of Small Halls at Pilton Soldiers’ Pilton Hall, corner Manapouri Road & Rebekah Turkington Memorial Hall Gatton-Clifton Road, Pilton [email protected]
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