On Our Selection News - 29th July 2021

On Our Selection News

Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY"

Vol. 25

THURSDAY, July 29, 2021

Crackdown on pets

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) last week approved two pet-related programs that will increase the chances of pet owners getting caught for not following state and council regulations.

The two programs are: • A Systematic Inspection program: To check dog registration and dog/cat microchipping requirements in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, and • A Selective Inspection Program: To check on compliance with the conditions imposed for keeping a Declared Dangerous Dog or a Declared Menacing Dog in accordance with the Act. The introduction of the programs follows preliminary work in Westbrook and Wyreema among other townships and suburbs of Toowoomba.

Of the 828 dogs and 854 cats, for a total of 1,682 animals, impounded at the Animal Management Centre in Toowoomba between 1st June 2020 and 1st June 2021, only 665 were microchipped.

Only 432 of the of 828 dogs were registered.

Dr Laura Boucher, a veterinarian at Westbrook Veterinary Surgery, said she is a huge advocate for microchipping pets.

“We regularly see lost dogs and cats brought into the clinic and the process of returning them to their owners is made infinitely easier for everyone if the pet is microchipped and, importantly, the details on the chip are fully up to date,” Dr Boucher said.

Continued on page 3 Vet Dr Laura Boucher believes microchipping is a simple process that makes things easier for vets, pets and owners.

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Westbrook supermarket reopens

Westbrook residents will again have the convenience of their own supermarket from 8am tomorrow (Friday) with the arrival of The Local Grocer IGA Westbrook.

The store last traded some six weeks ago, but has now will also be able to join the IGA Rewards program, which been refurbished by new owners Shane and Tracey Smith and provides regular customers with even better weekly specials. their son Andrew.

He said with Westbrook just 15 minutes from the The Smiths are operators of the highly successful IGA at Smiths’ other IGA at Pittsworth, customers will have the Pittsworth. added benefit of being able to use their Rewards card to save Shane Smith told On Our Selection News that the redesign at either store. of the store will enable them to add new fresh food Tomorrow’s grand opening will feature a sausage sizzle, departments with better range of produce, bakery items and which will be cooked by members of the Westbrook Lions deli products.

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He said take-away food will continue to be available with The sausage sizzle will operate from 7.30am to 9.30am and extra variety added. a gold coin donation will be collected to benefit two local Mr Smith said the new look store will include a larger Westbrook charities. range of grocery and perishable products designed to service The store will open at 8am. the needs of the local community.

He estimated that there will be close to four times the range previously offered.

Despite the changes, customers will be pleased to know that they will see familiar faces among those who look after their needs, as all of the available staff who worked under the previous owners have been retained by the new owners.

Mr Smith said from Friday, Westbrook district residents

Cancer screening service feedback wanted

Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (PHN) is calling on community members to ‘talk about’ their experience with cancer screening services in the region through a survey.

Through a short confidential online survey, community members, carers and health professionals can provide feedback on their experience, including barriers to screenings.

PHN Chief Executive Officer Merrilyn Strohfeldt said the PHN has identified cancer screening, particularly for the national screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical), as an area of focus for the Darling Downs and West Moreton region.

“Cervical screening participation rates in our region continue to be an area of concern, with bowel cancer screening rates sitting below the national average,” Ms Strohfeldt said.

“In 2019, around 4 in 10 people in the region participated in one of the national cancer screening programs.

“At this rate, around 160,000 lives have been potentially saved.

“However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a significant reduction in breast and cervical screening rates.

“We are looking to better understand what barriers there might be for people accessing regular cancer screenings and what could be done to make access to these services easier.”

The short confidential online survey is currently open and will close at midnight on Sunday, 29 August 2021.

To complete the survey, visit ddwmphn.com.au/talk-about

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Register and microchip your dog

Continued from page 1 “Alternatively if the details are still registered in the breeders name, then legally the pet still belongs to that person but also it makes tracking down the current owner very difficult,” Dr Boucher said.

“It is a very difficult situation if an animal is brought into us injured or sometimes even deceased and if it is not microchipped then we are unfortunately limited with treatment options which may be time sensitive or an owner is tragically left never knowing what happened to their missing animal.”

Dr Boucher said the process of microchipping is simple.

“A chip about the size of a grain of rice is injected with a needle under the skin between the shoulder blades.”

In a report to the Environment and Community Committee of TRC, Environmental and Regulatory Services Manager Kevin Jeffries said the preliminary work showed dog owners were “prepared to take chances” when it came to registering their dogs.

“It was only through intervention and follow up inquiries that compliance was gained with regard to the registration of the dogs,” the report said.

“If there was around 25 to 30 per cent of dogs in the region that are not registered, there is potentially an additional 6,000 to 7,000 dogs compared to official records of registered dogs.”

TRC Environmental Health portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the approved inspection programs would run concurrently from September 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2022.

Cr McMahon said it was a legal requirement for all Queensland dog owners to register their pets with their local authority.

He said the Act also required all dog and cat owners to have their pets microchipped.

“Under the Act, Council is permitted to conduct inspection programs of individual properties to check whether dogs are registered and if dogs and cats are microchipped,” Cr McMahon said.

“These inspections help Council maintain accurate records by following up overdue registrations and obtaining new dog registrations.

“Registering dogs with correct contact details is one of the best ways to ensure lost pets are reunited with their owners as quickly as possible.

“Microchipping cats and dogs at an authorised implanter also offers an additional safeguard in the event a valued family pet goes missing.

“Council will be checking the specific addresses or places across the Region where Regulated dogs are kept.

“Under an Approved Inspection Program, Council officers have the authority to enter a property (but not a home) to check details of animals.”

As of 17th June, there were 26,575 dogs registered in the Toowoomba Region, of which 59 were classified as a Declared Dangerous Dog or as a Declared Menacing Dog.

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Updates from the Toowoomba Region

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We’re excited to be able to work with PaintBack in diverting unwanted paint and packaging from landfill. The Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility is now an official PaintBack collection point where commercial and residential customers can drop off up to 100L of paint.

For more information on what types of products can be accepted, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste

Animal inspection program to commence in September

Our Animal Management Officers will be commencing an inspection program for keeping animals in the Region between September 2021 and February 2022.

The focus of the program is to check: • microchipping of cats and dogs • registrations of dogs • compliance with conditions for keeping a dangerous or menacing dog.

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This week is the 10th DonateLife Week, an Australian Government initiative to get people to register as organ and tissue donors. the demand for donors has never been greater,” Mr Gillespie said.

“I encourage every Australian to take a minute of their time and get online this DonateLife Week and register, and just as important - tell their family they want to be a donor.

Mr Gillespie said any Australian aged 16 and over can sign up online.

To register, visit donatelife.gov.au/register

Launching DonateLife Week, the Minister responsible for the Australian Government’s national program to increase organ and tissue donation, Dr David Gillespie, said there are around 13 million Australians aged 16+ who are eligible to register as organ and tissue donors but have not.

People aged 25 and under, those born overseas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are least likely to be registered.

“Having spent the majority of my career as a doctor, organ donation is a topic close to many clinicians’ hearts, including mine,” Mr Gillespie said.

“We know most Australians actually support organ and tissue donation, in fact, a recent poll of 60,000 Australians showed 4 out of 5 say they’d be willing to donate their organs when they die.

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After opening in May, the Agtech and Logistics Hub in Wellcamp has started to help develop local innovation and technology as well as appointing a new Community Manager, Stephen Dummett.

Mr Dummett said it’s a great opportunity to be involved in “The hub will serve the region’s agricultural community developing Toowoomba’s growing Agtech industry. by collaborating with and validating solution providers,” Mr “We are the conduit between industry and solution providers Dummett said. to bring about outcomes that solve real world problems.”

The multi-million dollar AgTech Hub is jointly funded by “My position is essentially to act as the concierge for the the Queensland Government in association with the FKG Agtech and Logistics Hub connecting entrepreneurs, Group, Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, University of industry bodies, government departments and the farming Southern Queensland and the University of Queensland. community.”

Mr Dummett is encouraging businesses to involve themselves in the hub to connect and collaborate.

“There are currently nine residents already operating out of the Agtech and Logistics Hub with room for more.”

“We need to find further efficiencies for our agricultural producers and technology is going to be a key component of the strategies of meeting these requirements,” he said.

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Fun at Wyreema trivia night

Around 100 people put on their thinking hats last Saturday at a trivia night held at Wyreema Community Hall, helping to raise money to repair the hall.

It was a well-supported community event with fifteen tables of players battling each other.

The ‘Da Braaney Bunsch’ team, comprising members of a local church group, ran away with the victory, scoring 68 points, which was well above the next closest teams, ‘Frans Five’ and ‘Havin’ a Crack’ which each scored 58.

The ‘Da Braaney Bunsch’ team kindly donated its $150 prizemoney back to the Wyreema Community Hall.

Anthony King was the Volunteer MC for the night.

Hall Secretary Sara Howell said the feedback was that everyone had a fabulous and fun night out.

Vice President Debbie Twidale said the Committee took the

opportunity to thank two long-standing members of the Wyreema Community Hall, Eric and Maisie Folker.

“Without Eric and Maisie Folkers’ help a lot of our events wouldn’t have happened,” Ms Twidale said.

“Eric has been associated with the hall since he was 18.

“In the 73 years of volunteering, he was secretary for 48 years.

“Maisie has been volunteering at the hall for more than 60 years.

“She had donated a beautiful, crocheted rug that she made that was a part of the lucky door prize at the trivia night.”

ABOVE RIGHT: At the trivia night, Eric and Maisie Folker were thanked for all their volunteering over the years.

ABOVE LEFT, BOTTOM LEFT & BOTTOM RIGHT: It was a great night of testing wits and banter for all involved.

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The annual general meeting will be held this year this Sunday, the 1st of August at 11am at the Sports Club, there will be a free barbecue afterwards for those who attend.

Terry, our booking officer, is standing down for next year so if you would like to be part of the community and do a rewarding job, this could be your chance.

All positions will be declared vacant on the day.

Please contact Terry on 0431 014 618 for further details.

The nice sunny days in winter are just right for playing tennis so if you can get a group together come along and enjoy the facilities.

Members are charged $4 an hour and for non members it is $8 an hour, and there is an extra $2 an hour charge for the lights if they are used.

The key to the courts is now back at the Spar shop, there is only one key for the courts themselves, the toilet key has been removed and hirers and patrons are asked to use the toilets at the Lions Park, as they are cleaned and serviced regularly at the moment for the Coronavirus.

The padlock is to be cleaned at the tennis courts on departure and the key and tag are to be cleaned on return from the tennis courts to the shop - there are disinfection wipes freely available at the Spar for this purpose ask at the counter.

Conditions could change at short notice if Government Covid rules require this.

The club is open for private functions and is fully heated, so to do an inspection and make a booking please contact Terry on 0431 014 618, also you can check out our website to see what facilities are available etc. or you can send an email to hcsc8315@gmail.com Any bookings will be subject to Covid restrictions and

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Fire crews were sent to Boland Road at Ramsay on Monday morning after fire broke out in grassland.

Three fire crews were despatched, one urban brigade from Toowoomba and two units from the Cambooya Rural Fire Service.

The fire was slow burning and was in a paddock of long grass.

Crews contained it to an area measuring approximately 60 meres by 50 metres.

It is believed the blaze may have been ignited by a lawn mower.

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We raised $360 for the Pyjama Foundation and were very warm and cosy in our pjs.

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Wattles score a century

In a most unusual sight for rugby league, Wattles returned to the winner’s circle with a comprehensive 100 to 4 win over the Brothers Leprechauns at Toowoomba’s Glenholme Park last Saturday evening, bouncing back in a big way from the Round 13 hiccup against the Gatton Hawks the previous week.

The final score suggested it may have been the result of play Brendon McBryde 2, Jacob Meddleton, Ty Gardner, Brayden at Allora’s cricket headquarters K. O. Master Memorial Oval.

Wilson, Matt Duggan, Mitch Duff, Ryan Duggan tries Matt The one-sided result had Wattles’ history buffs thumbing Duggan 14 goals) defeated Brothers 4 (Sam Betros try) through records looking to see if the top grade had scored a RESERVE GRADE ton in previous history.

Wattles 42 (Dale McAntee 2, Lachlan Henry 2, Owen Hawks In a mesmerising display Wattles ran in 18 tries to the home 2, Jason Wilson, Alex Morris, Garth Lonergan tries; Dale team’s single touch down, in what is considered the most McAntee, Nick Morris, Joe Morris goals) defeated Brothers 16 polished display by any team in the Hutchinson Builders TRL UNDER 18 A Grade Premiership this season.

Brothers 34 defeated Wattles 18 (Ryley Lever, Jacob In a ‘Man of the Match’ performance Wattles’ former Meddleton, Lucas Torrisi tries; Jacob Meddleton 3 goals).

Queensland Rangers half-back Matt Duggan orchestrated THIS WEEKEND the amazing performance that included a five try haul by On Saturday, Wattles vs. Goondiwindi at Platz Oval, Clifton: quicksilver three-quarter Matthew Christensen.

4pm, Reserve Grade; 5.30pm, A Grade.

Duggan’s form of late and effort against the Leprechauns - Glyn Rees has him surging towards to top of the Toowoomba Rugby League Player of the Year Webcke Price Medal ratings.

Wattles’ mighty forward Joe Mua finished with a hat trick of touch downs as the Brothers’ defence folded to his bruising Ramsay State School student Darcy Murtagh represented powerhouse charges. the Darling Downs in football (soccer) at the Queensland Toowoomba Clydesdale representatives Dale Perkins and Schools State Championships.

Ty Gardner backed up after the State League Championship The championships were held at the Highfields Sport and grand final earlier in the day when Brisbane 46 finished ahead Recreation Park from Thursday 22nd July to Sunday 25th July of Toowoomba 26. (last weekend).

Both classy forwards got amongst the scorers against Darcy (below) played in the 10 – 12 Years Boys & Girls team.

Brothers with Perkins scoring two tries and Gardner a single.

Wattles ran in five tries by the 30 minute mark, and led 44 to 4 by half time.

Ten further second half tries certainly shut the game out for the third on the premiership ladder green and golds.

The Warriors were the form team in the competition with six successive wins until the unexpected loss against Gatton at Cahill Park.

Wattles’ player coach Travis Burns said a week can be a long time in rugby league.

“A disappointing loss one week and a 96 point win the next,” Burns said.

But Burns is well aware of Wattles’ upcoming challenges if they are to finish in the best possible position coming into the finals.

“We have Goondiwindi at Platz Oval on Saturday, and despite our success against them back in Round 10, they aren’t on top of the premiership ladder for nothing,” Burns said.

Wattles have the home ground advantage on Saturday, but they will need that and more.

Wattles 100 (Matt Christensen 5, Joe Mua 3, Dale Perkins 2,

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