Sunday, August 31, 2014

Fillies mount comeback to secure spot in grand final - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA will enjoy a much-needed weekend off after posting a comeback 30-28 win over Burpengary in the Brisbane Women's Second Division major semi-final.


The Fillies trailed 22-10 at half-time but dominated the second half to hit the lead in the final 10 minutes to record a two-point win.


Toowoomba coach Arnold Anderson was full of praise for his squad.


"We just dug deep in the second half," Anderson said. "It was the best game I've seen them play. Their defence won it for us.


"To go down there and come from behind, it was an eye-opener. The girls were really good."


The Fillies now have this weekend off as they prepare to chase the second leg of the minor premiership-grand final double in just their first season in the competition.


Toowoomba will play the winner of this weekend's preliminary final between Burpengary and Waterford.


Result


Brisbane Women's Rugby League Second Division


Major semi-final at Burpengary


TOOWOOMBA 30 (Samartha Leisha 3, Taylor Stevens, Zella Duncan tries; Stevens 3, Emma Robin 2 goals) def BURPENGARY 28



APN unveils IPO, NZX float plan - Toowoomba Chronicle


Glenn Jeffrey


APN News and Media, publisher of the New Zealand Herald and this news site, has announced it is considering an initial public offer (IPO) and sharemarket float for its New Zealand business.


The businesses under consideration for the IPO would include the NZ Herald, the Herald on Sunday, digital services, regional and community papers, all of its radio assets under TRN and all of online daily deal site Grabone.


APN is expected to start talking to possible investment community partners.


The timing of any possible deal or IPO was yet to be determined. APN has retained Grant Samuel to assist in the process.


APN is expected to remain a major shareholder if an IPO takes place but the new company would have its own board and governance.


APN said it was happy with the progress of the New Zealand businesses.


APN NZ CEO Jane Hastings said closer collaboration between all APN's media businesses has only just begun but is starting to pay off for the company.


"We are seeing a positive response from big advertisers and the Group sees this as a key future strategy," she said.


Earlier this month APN said it had boosted first half profit 77 per cent as year-earlier charges washed through, buoyed by Australian and radio operations.


Net profit rose to A$27.2 million, or 2.4 cents per share, in the six months ended June 30, from A$24.6 million, or 1.7 cents, a year earlier, the Sydney-based company said.


The media group bought out US partner Clear Channel in Australian Radio Network and TRN in New Zealand for A$246.5 million this year, rounding out an overhaul of its portfolio to ditch underperforming assets and shore up its balance sheet.


Stations in the network include NewstalkZB, Classic Hits, ZM, Radio Hauraki, Radio Sport, Coast, Flava, Hokonui and the Farming Show.


The group's New Zealand media unit reported a 1 per cent decline in revenue to A$135.6 million, though that was down 13 per cent in New Zealand dollar terms, and a 1 per cent fall in Ebitda to A$22.7 million, also down 13 per cent in local currency terms, reflecting the sale of South Island and Wellington newspapers and several magazine titles, including the weekly Listener magazine, to Germany's Bauer Media.


APN's New Zealand shares last traded at 85 cents, and have gained 82 percent so far this year.


APN's origins lie in Provincial Newspapers, a listed regional newspaper publisher acquired in 1988 by interests associated with Irish multi-millionaire Tony O'Reilly.


The company was renamed Australian Provincial Newspapers and rejoined the ASX lists in 1992 following a public issue shares. In 1998, the name was changed to its current title, APN News and Media.


APN went on to extend its interests and became Australia's largest publisher of regional newspapers - principally in Queensland and northern New South Wales, producing 14 daily and more than 50 non-daily publications. It is Australia's largest radio broadcaster with investments in 11 metropolitan radio stations in Australia.


In the latter part of 2001, the group acquired New Zealand publishing house, IN&M subsidiary Wilson & Horton Ltd, for $809m - financed by a combination of ordinary shares, convertible notes and bank debt.



European fashion giant Zara comes to Queensland - Toowoomba Chronicle


Fashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO storeFashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO store


INTERNATIONAL fashion retailer Zara has finally found a home in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast after much anticipation about its arrival in Queensland.


The Spanish-owned clothing chain will open its doors on the Queen Street Mall, in what is known as the old HMV Centre, and at Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast.


Zara will occupy 2000 square metres of retail space at 155 Queen Street under a deal reached with Industry Superannuation Property Trust.


Neither party has commented publicly on the agreement, but it is understood local developer Mantle Group agreed to shift its Jimmy's on the Mall restaurant so Zara has better exposure to what is Australia's busiest pedestrian mall.


The deal will add to ISPTs growing dominance in the Queen Street Mall where it has already redeveloped the Wintergarden and has started refurbishing the Broadway on the Mall shopping centre.


Read more at Brisbane Times



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Fillies mount comeback to secure spot in grand final - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA will enjoy a much-needed weekend off after posting a comeback 30-28 win over Burpengary in the Brisbane Women's Second Division major semi-final.


The Fillies trailed 22-10 at half-time but dominated the second half to hit the lead in the final 10 minutes to record a two-point win.


Toowoomba coach Arnold Anderson was full of praise for his squad.


"We just dug deep in the second half," Anderson said. "It was the best game I've seen them play. Their defence won it for us.


"To go down there and come from behind, it was an eye-opener. The girls were really good."


The Fillies now have this weekend off as they prepare to chase the second leg of the minor premiership-grand final double in just their first season in the competition.


Toowoomba will play the winner of this weekend's preliminary final between Burpengary and Waterford.


Result


Brisbane Women's Rugby League Second Division


Major semi-final at Burpengary


TOOWOOMBA 30 (Samartha Leisha 3, Taylor Stevens, Zella Duncan tries; Stevens 3, Emma Robin 2 goals) def BURPENGARY 28



APN unveils IPO, NZX float plan - Toowoomba Chronicle


Glenn Jeffrey


APN News and Media, publisher of the New Zealand Herald and this news site, has announced it is considering an initial public offer (IPO) and sharemarket float for its New Zealand business.


The businesses under consideration for the IPO would include the NZ Herald, the Herald on Sunday, digital services, regional and community papers, all of its radio assets under TRN and all of online daily deal site Grabone.


APN is expected to start talking to possible investment community partners.


The timing of any possible deal or IPO was yet to be determined. APN has retained Grant Samuel to assist in the process.


APN is expected to remain a major shareholder if an IPO takes place but the new company would have its own board and governance.


APN said it was happy with the progress of the New Zealand businesses.


APN NZ CEO Jane Hastings said closer collaboration between all APN's media businesses has only just begun but is starting to pay off for the company.


"We are seeing a positive response from big advertisers and the Group sees this as a key future strategy," she said.


Earlier this month APN said it had boosted first half profit 77 per cent as year-earlier charges washed through, buoyed by Australian and radio operations.


Net profit rose to A$27.2 million, or 2.4 cents per share, in the six months ended June 30, from A$24.6 million, or 1.7 cents, a year earlier, the Sydney-based company said.


The media group bought out US partner Clear Channel in Australian Radio Network and TRN in New Zealand for A$246.5 million this year, rounding out an overhaul of its portfolio to ditch underperforming assets and shore up its balance sheet.


Stations in the network include NewstalkZB, Classic Hits, ZM, Radio Hauraki, Radio Sport, Coast, Flava, Hokonui and the Farming Show.


The group's New Zealand media unit reported a 1 per cent decline in revenue to A$135.6 million, though that was down 13 per cent in New Zealand dollar terms, and a 1 per cent fall in Ebitda to A$22.7 million, also down 13 per cent in local currency terms, reflecting the sale of South Island and Wellington newspapers and several magazine titles, including the weekly Listener magazine, to Germany's Bauer Media.


APN's New Zealand shares last traded at 85 cents, and have gained 82 percent so far this year.


APN's origins lie in Provincial Newspapers, a listed regional newspaper publisher acquired in 1988 by interests associated with Irish multi-millionaire Tony O'Reilly.


The company was renamed Australian Provincial Newspapers and rejoined the ASX lists in 1992 following a public issue shares. In 1998, the name was changed to its current title, APN News and Media.


APN went on to extend its interests and became Australia's largest publisher of regional newspapers - principally in Queensland and northern New South Wales, producing 14 daily and more than 50 non-daily publications. It is Australia's largest radio broadcaster with investments in 11 metropolitan radio stations in Australia.


In the latter part of 2001, the group acquired New Zealand publishing house, IN&M subsidiary Wilson & Horton Ltd, for $809m - financed by a combination of ordinary shares, convertible notes and bank debt.



European fashion giant Zara comes to Queensland - Toowoomba Chronicle


Fashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO storeFashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO store


INTERNATIONAL fashion retailer Zara has finally found a home in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast after much anticipation about its arrival in Queensland.


The Spanish-owned clothing chain will open its doors on the Queen Street Mall, in what is known as the old HMV Centre, and at Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast.


Zara will occupy 2000 square metres of retail space at 155 Queen Street under a deal reached with Industry Superannuation Property Trust.


Neither party has commented publicly on the agreement, but it is understood local developer Mantle Group agreed to shift its Jimmy's on the Mall restaurant so Zara has better exposure to what is Australia's busiest pedestrian mall.


The deal will add to ISPTs growing dominance in the Queen Street Mall where it has already redeveloped the Wintergarden and has started refurbishing the Broadway on the Mall shopping centre.


Read more at Brisbane Times



2014 Cultural Diversity Awards a gala event for all - Toowoomba Chronicle


QUEENSLAND individuals and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to improving community harmony and cohesion have been honoured in this year's Cultural Diversity Awards.


Multicultural Affairs Minister Glen Elmes, who announced the winners at a gala event in Brisbane at the weekend, said the awards provided an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the inspirational Queenslanders who have supported and promoted cultural diversity around the state.


Winners hailed from across the state including Rockhampton, Gladstone, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich.


"The Premier's Cultural Diversity Awards honour the contributions and volunteering efforts from Queenslanders who support, promote and embrace our cultural diversity," he said.


"From individuals and organisations, to education providers, business and media, our winners demonstrate commitment to supporting cultural diversity and to promoting its importance and benefits for all Queenslanders.


"These awards are also an opportunity to thank those in our community who may not have received an award but whose hard work continues to make a real difference to people's lives around Queensland." - APN Newsdesk.



APN unveils IPO, NZX float plan - Toowoomba Chronicle


Glenn Jeffrey


APN News and Media, publisher of the New Zealand Herald and this news site, has announced it is considering an initial public offer (IPO) and sharemarket float for its New Zealand business.


The businesses under consideration for the IPO would include the NZ Herald, the Herald on Sunday, digital services, regional and community papers, all of its radio assets under TRN and all of online daily deal site Grabone.


APN is expected to start talking to possible investment community partners.


The timing of any possible deal or IPO was yet to be determined. APN has retained Grant Samuel to assist in the process.


APN is expected to remain a major shareholder if an IPO takes place but the new company would have its own board and governance.


APN said it was happy with the progress of the New Zealand businesses.


APN NZ CEO Jane Hastings said closer collaboration between all APN's media businesses has only just begun but is starting to pay off for the company.


"We are seeing a positive response from big advertisers and the Group sees this as a key future strategy," she said.


Earlier this month APN said it had boosted first half profit 77 per cent as year-earlier charges washed through, buoyed by Australian and radio operations.


Net profit rose to A$27.2 million, or 2.4 cents per share, in the six months ended June 30, from A$24.6 million, or 1.7 cents, a year earlier, the Sydney-based company said.


The media group bought out US partner Clear Channel in Australian Radio Network and TRN in New Zealand for A$246.5 million this year, rounding out an overhaul of its portfolio to ditch underperforming assets and shore up its balance sheet.


Stations in the network include NewstalkZB, Classic Hits, ZM, Radio Hauraki, Radio Sport, Coast, Flava, Hokonui and the Farming Show.


The group's New Zealand media unit reported a 1 per cent decline in revenue to A$135.6 million, though that was down 13 per cent in New Zealand dollar terms, and a 1 per cent fall in Ebitda to A$22.7 million, also down 13 per cent in local currency terms, reflecting the sale of South Island and Wellington newspapers and several magazine titles, including the weekly Listener magazine, to Germany's Bauer Media.


APN's New Zealand shares last traded at 85 cents, and have gained 82 percent so far this year.


APN's origins lie in Provincial Newspapers, a listed regional newspaper publisher acquired in 1988 by interests associated with Irish multi-millionaire Tony O'Reilly.


The company was renamed Australian Provincial Newspapers and rejoined the ASX lists in 1992 following a public issue shares. In 1998, the name was changed to its current title, APN News and Media.


APN went on to extend its interests and became Australia's largest publisher of regional newspapers - principally in Queensland and northern New South Wales, producing 14 daily and more than 50 non-daily publications. It is Australia's largest radio broadcaster with investments in 11 metropolitan radio stations in Australia.


In the latter part of 2001, the group acquired New Zealand publishing house, IN&M subsidiary Wilson & Horton Ltd, for $809m - financed by a combination of ordinary shares, convertible notes and bank debt.



European fashion giant Zara comes to Queensland - Toowoomba Chronicle


Fashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO storeFashion giant Zara's Melbourne GPO store


INTERNATIONAL fashion retailer Zara has finally found a home in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast after much anticipation about its arrival in Queensland.


The Spanish-owned clothing chain will open its doors on the Queen Street Mall, in what is known as the old HMV Centre, and at Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast.


Zara will occupy 2000 square metres of retail space at 155 Queen Street under a deal reached with Industry Superannuation Property Trust.


Neither party has commented publicly on the agreement, but it is understood local developer Mantle Group agreed to shift its Jimmy's on the Mall restaurant so Zara has better exposure to what is Australia's busiest pedestrian mall.


The deal will add to ISPTs growing dominance in the Queen Street Mall where it has already redeveloped the Wintergarden and has started refurbishing the Broadway on the Mall shopping centre.


Read more at Brisbane Times



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Impossible to tell when Ukraine fight will end: Putin - Toowoomba Chronicle


Russian President Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin


RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has called for a discussion on the 'statehood' of eastern Ukraine, Russian media has reported.


Speaking to the national TV network Channel 1, Mr Putin urged talks on a political solution to the crisis that are aimed at "safeguarding the legitimate interests of those people who live there".


He has previously called for talks between the central government and the separatist rebels in the east, which Ukrainian forces have been fighting since April.


The Russian President's use of the word 'statehood' comes after he recently referred to regions in eastern Ukraine as "Novorossiya" (New Russia).


However, his spokesman said this did not mean Moscow now endorsed rebel calls for independence for territory they have seized.


Mr Putin also warned it is "impossible to tell" when the protracted conflict will end.


He was quoted by the Russian Itar Tass agency as saying the end of the crisis "largely depends on the political will of current Ukrainian authorities."


"It must be borne in mind that Russia cannot stand aside when people are being shot at almost at point blank," he added.


On Saturday, European leaders considering fresh sanctions against Moscow said Russia was practically in a "state of war" against Europe.


A scene from the unfolding Ukraine crisisA scene from the unfolding Ukraine crisis AFP PHOTO - Bulent Kilic


The threat of deeper sanctions was dismissed by Mr Putin, who accused the the EU of "backing a coup d'etat" in Ukraine.


Kiev and the West say Russia has assisted rebels throughout the conflict, a claim Moscow has consistently denied.


Fighting escalated after Russia formally annexed the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea in March, and has claimed the lives of over 2,600 people to date.


It comes as Ukrainian volunteer troops claimed dozens of men were killed when pro-Russian forces reneged on an agreed window of time to allow surrendering troops to withdraw from a town seized by rebels.


Troops had attempted to leave the town of Ilovaisk, which has been encircled by rebels for more than ten days, on Saturday.


Ukrainian troops who escaped the encirclement claimed pro-Russian separatists fired on them "from all sides", one soldier told the Associated Press, killing dozens.


Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops and local residents were reinforcing the port of Mariupol on Sunday, the next big city in the path of pro-Russian fighters who pushed back government forces along the Azov Sea this past week in an offensive on a new front.



Unseen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter released - Toowoomba Chronicle


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AN unseen chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deemed too subversive for young British children has finally been released, 50 years after Roald Dahl's classic children's novel was first published.


Dahl's book, released in the US in 1964 and UK in 1967, has sold an estimated 50 million copies in the UK and is currently available in 59 languages. The book has never been out of print.


The fifth chapter 'Charlie Bucket', from a 1961 draft, describes an extra room in the factory called the "Vanilla Fudge Room," which features a "colossal jagged mountain" made of fudge.


It has been published in The Guardian, alongside new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake.


It was discovered among Dahl's paper's following his death in 1990 and reveals new characters and the original names of those featured in later drafts.


The excerpt shows Dahl originally plotted to send Charlie into the chocolate factory with eight children instead of four, while familiar characters such as Augustus Gloop given different monikers, such as Augustus Pottle.


Characters named Tommy Troutbeck and Wilbur Rice meet a sticky end when they ignore Wonka's warnings and ride railway waggons carrying fudge to The Pounding and Cutting Room.


It also reveals Charlie originally went into the factory with his mother rather than his grandfather.


Quentin Blake, best known for illustrating Dahl's novels, told the BBC: "I know that he rewrote and rewrote many times. For this last chapter about the vanilla fudge mountain he is leading a group of people who are not in the final book.


"It is interesting to see something at an earlier stage, you know, what happened in the cooking as it were. That's rather fascinating."



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Unseen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter released - Toowoomba Chronicle


INM


AN unseen chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deemed too subversive for young British children has finally been released, 50 years after Roald Dahl's classic children's novel was first published.


Dahl's book, released in the US in 1964 and UK in 1967, has sold an estimated 50 million copies in the UK and is currently available in 59 languages. The book has never been out of print.


The fifth chapter 'Charlie Bucket', from a 1961 draft, describes an extra room in the factory called the "Vanilla Fudge Room," which features a "colossal jagged mountain" made of fudge.


It has been published in The Guardian, alongside new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake.


It was discovered among Dahl's paper's following his death in 1990 and reveals new characters and the original names of those featured in later drafts.


The excerpt shows Dahl originally plotted to send Charlie into the chocolate factory with eight children instead of four, while familiar characters such as Augustus Gloop given different monikers, such as Augustus Pottle.


Characters named Tommy Troutbeck and Wilbur Rice meet a sticky end when they ignore Wonka's warnings and ride railway waggons carrying fudge to The Pounding and Cutting Room.


It also reveals Charlie originally went into the factory with his mother rather than his grandfather.


Quentin Blake, best known for illustrating Dahl's novels, told the BBC: "I know that he rewrote and rewrote many times. For this last chapter about the vanilla fudge mountain he is leading a group of people who are not in the final book.


"It is interesting to see something at an earlier stage, you know, what happened in the cooking as it were. That's rather fascinating."



Australia's terror alert stays put as UK's increases - Toowoomba Chronicle


AUSTRALIA'S terror alert will remain at medium despite the United Kingdom increasing its assessment of risk from substantial to severe.


Attorney-General George Brandis said the move by the United Kingdom at the weekend indicated the significance threat posed by the Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq.


"We remain in close contact with the United Kingdom and other partners about the threat from terrorist groups active in Syria and Iraq and from returning foreign fighters," he said


"Events in Syria and Iraq, and the large number of Australians participating in the conflict, means Australia is facing its highest threat for some time.


"Australia's National Terrorism Public Alert System level remains at medium which indicates that a terrorist attack could occur."


Senator Brandis said the level was under constant review and is based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.


"Australia's threat level would be increased to high if it were deemed that a terrorist attack is likely to occur," he said.


"The government is taking all necessary steps to keep Australia and Australian interests safe." - APN Newsdesk.



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Unseen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter released - Toowoomba Chronicle


INM


AN unseen chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deemed too subversive for young British children has finally been released, 50 years after Roald Dahl's classic children's novel was first published.


Dahl's book, released in the US in 1964 and UK in 1967, has sold an estimated 50 million copies in the UK and is currently available in 59 languages. The book has never been out of print.


The fifth chapter 'Charlie Bucket', from a 1961 draft, describes an extra room in the factory called the "Vanilla Fudge Room," which features a "colossal jagged mountain" made of fudge.


It has been published in The Guardian, alongside new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake.


It was discovered among Dahl's paper's following his death in 1990 and reveals new characters and the original names of those featured in later drafts.


The excerpt shows Dahl originally plotted to send Charlie into the chocolate factory with eight children instead of four, while familiar characters such as Augustus Gloop given different monikers, such as Augustus Pottle.


Characters named Tommy Troutbeck and Wilbur Rice meet a sticky end when they ignore Wonka's warnings and ride railway waggons carrying fudge to The Pounding and Cutting Room.


It also reveals Charlie originally went into the factory with his mother rather than his grandfather.


Quentin Blake, best known for illustrating Dahl's novels, told the BBC: "I know that he rewrote and rewrote many times. For this last chapter about the vanilla fudge mountain he is leading a group of people who are not in the final book.


"It is interesting to see something at an earlier stage, you know, what happened in the cooking as it were. That's rather fascinating."



Australia's terror alert stays put as UK's increases - Toowoomba Chronicle


AUSTRALIA'S terror alert will remain at medium despite the United Kingdom increasing its assessment of risk from substantial to severe.


Attorney-General George Brandis said the move by the United Kingdom at the weekend indicated the significance threat posed by the Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq.


"We remain in close contact with the United Kingdom and other partners about the threat from terrorist groups active in Syria and Iraq and from returning foreign fighters," he said


"Events in Syria and Iraq, and the large number of Australians participating in the conflict, means Australia is facing its highest threat for some time.


"Australia's National Terrorism Public Alert System level remains at medium which indicates that a terrorist attack could occur."


Senator Brandis said the level was under constant review and is based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.


"Australia's threat level would be increased to high if it were deemed that a terrorist attack is likely to occur," he said.


"The government is taking all necessary steps to keep Australia and Australian interests safe." - APN Newsdesk.



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Unseen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter released - Toowoomba Chronicle


INM


AN unseen chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deemed too subversive for young British children has finally been released, 50 years after Roald Dahl's classic children's novel was first published.


Dahl's book, released in the US in 1964 and UK in 1967, has sold an estimated 50 million copies in the UK and is currently available in 59 languages. The book has never been out of print.


The fifth chapter 'Charlie Bucket', from a 1961 draft, describes an extra room in the factory called the "Vanilla Fudge Room," which features a "colossal jagged mountain" made of fudge.


It has been published in The Guardian, alongside new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake.


It was discovered among Dahl's paper's following his death in 1990 and reveals new characters and the original names of those featured in later drafts.


The excerpt shows Dahl originally plotted to send Charlie into the chocolate factory with eight children instead of four, while familiar characters such as Augustus Gloop given different monikers, such as Augustus Pottle.


Characters named Tommy Troutbeck and Wilbur Rice meet a sticky end when they ignore Wonka's warnings and ride railway waggons carrying fudge to The Pounding and Cutting Room.


It also reveals Charlie originally went into the factory with his mother rather than his grandfather.


Quentin Blake, best known for illustrating Dahl's novels, told the BBC: "I know that he rewrote and rewrote many times. For this last chapter about the vanilla fudge mountain he is leading a group of people who are not in the final book.


"It is interesting to see something at an earlier stage, you know, what happened in the cooking as it were. That's rather fascinating."



Australia's terror alert stays put as UK's increases - Toowoomba Chronicle


AUSTRALIA'S terror alert will remain at medium despite the United Kingdom increasing its assessment of risk from substantial to severe.


Attorney-General George Brandis said the move by the United Kingdom at the weekend indicated the significance threat posed by the Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq.


"We remain in close contact with the United Kingdom and other partners about the threat from terrorist groups active in Syria and Iraq and from returning foreign fighters," he said


"Events in Syria and Iraq, and the large number of Australians participating in the conflict, means Australia is facing its highest threat for some time.


"Australia's National Terrorism Public Alert System level remains at medium which indicates that a terrorist attack could occur."


Senator Brandis said the level was under constant review and is based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.


"Australia's threat level would be increased to high if it were deemed that a terrorist attack is likely to occur," he said.


"The government is taking all necessary steps to keep Australia and Australian interests safe." - APN Newsdesk.



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.



Australia's terror alert stays put as UK's increases - Toowoomba Chronicle


AUSTRALIA'S terror alert will remain at medium despite the United Kingdom increasing its assessment of risk from substantial to severe.


Attorney-General George Brandis said the move by the United Kingdom at the weekend indicated the significance threat posed by the Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq.


"We remain in close contact with the United Kingdom and other partners about the threat from terrorist groups active in Syria and Iraq and from returning foreign fighters," he said


"Events in Syria and Iraq, and the large number of Australians participating in the conflict, means Australia is facing its highest threat for some time.


"Australia's National Terrorism Public Alert System level remains at medium which indicates that a terrorist attack could occur."


Senator Brandis said the level was under constant review and is based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.


"Australia's threat level would be increased to high if it were deemed that a terrorist attack is likely to occur," he said.


"The government is taking all necessary steps to keep Australia and Australian interests safe." - APN Newsdesk.



Unseen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapter released - Toowoomba Chronicle


INM


AN unseen chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deemed too subversive for young British children has finally been released, 50 years after Roald Dahl's classic children's novel was first published.


Dahl's book, released in the US in 1964 and UK in 1967, has sold an estimated 50 million copies in the UK and is currently available in 59 languages. The book has never been out of print.


The fifth chapter 'Charlie Bucket', from a 1961 draft, describes an extra room in the factory called the "Vanilla Fudge Room," which features a "colossal jagged mountain" made of fudge.


It has been published in The Guardian, alongside new illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake.


It was discovered among Dahl's paper's following his death in 1990 and reveals new characters and the original names of those featured in later drafts.


The excerpt shows Dahl originally plotted to send Charlie into the chocolate factory with eight children instead of four, while familiar characters such as Augustus Gloop given different monikers, such as Augustus Pottle.


Characters named Tommy Troutbeck and Wilbur Rice meet a sticky end when they ignore Wonka's warnings and ride railway waggons carrying fudge to The Pounding and Cutting Room.


It also reveals Charlie originally went into the factory with his mother rather than his grandfather.


Quentin Blake, best known for illustrating Dahl's novels, told the BBC: "I know that he rewrote and rewrote many times. For this last chapter about the vanilla fudge mountain he is leading a group of people who are not in the final book.


"It is interesting to see something at an earlier stage, you know, what happened in the cooking as it were. That's rather fascinating."



RACQ eases its opposition to electronic billboards on roads - Toowoomba Chronicle


A digital billboard over the Gateway MotorwayA digital billboard over the Gateway Motorway APN Outdoor


THE RACQ has relaxed its opposition to the Queensland Transport Department's rollout of large electronic billboards directly above some of the state's busiest roads.


The motoring body had earlier been urging the department to scrap plans to install up to 90 electronic signs across the state amid concerns they were a dangerous distraction to drivers.


RACQ's senior traffic and safety engineer Greg Miszkowycz told the ABC at the weekend the Transport Department has taken the necessary steps to choose the best locations for digital billboards.


"The billboards can also be overridden for incidents or a particular community message they want to get across," he said.


"We don't want to see a proliferation of these on the road network.


"Ultimately they are a distraction, but they have chosen a set number and obtained research to ensure the billboards will only be at the safest locations."


A spokeswoman for Transport Minister Scott Emerson told the ABC electronic billboards had already been installed in five locations around Brisbane and the Gold Coast.


She said revenue raised from such billboards was used to fund road safety initiatives.



Grammar reclaims O'Callaghan Cup in record fashion - Toowoomba Chronicle



TOOWOOMBA Grammar School added a stunning new chapter to O'Callaghan Cup history when it regained the trophy with a record victory at Downlands College on Saturday.


Grammar proved too big, too fast and too classy for an under-manned Downlands outfit on its way to a sparkling 69-0 win.


The winning margin is the biggest in 64 years of O'Callaghan Cup meetings between the teams.


It eclipsed the previous record margin of 36-0 set by Downlands in 1975.


Downlands managed to reclaim the trophy last year with an upset 38-33 victory, but the Griffins were never in the hunt of repeating those heroics today.


Grammar signalled their hunger and ominous intentions when they crossed through a Harry Hoopert try in the third minute of play.


A sizzling long-range team try to winger Harry Cooke and a smart individual effort from centre Hamish Stewart to score under the post allowed Grammar to go to the half-time break up 21-0.


Three minutes after the resumption Cooke raced over for his second try which quickly dampened any hopes of Downlands conjuring up an unlikely comeback.


With the scoreboard at 28-0 and with 32 minutes of play remaining, the floodgates opened.


Grammar raced in a further eight tries through crisp team-work and some brilliant individual efforts.


A second-half highlight was a try to hooker Lawson Dingle who out sprinted the defence in a 40-metre dash to the line after Downlands coughed-up the ball in Grammar territory.


The second half was also interrupted by a melee involving a number of players from both teams.


Team captains Brendon Dann (Grammar) and Robert Fuz were addressed by the referee following the scuffle and the game continued without further incident.


First-year Grammar coach David Enfantie paid credit to his team's defence.


"I know it's a little strange to say after winning 69-0, but one of the things that pleased me most today was our defence," Enfantie said.


"To keep Downlands to nil was a great effort and full marks to the team for what they achieved."


Dann echoed his coach's comments as he savoured his team's awesome display.


"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Dann said.


"All the boys did their job. We stuck to our structure and played as a team."


Downlands coach David O'Sullivan conceded his team had no answers to Grammar's dominance.


"We were missing a lot of injured players today and it's hard to overcome when you're up against a good team like Grammar were today," O'Sullivan said.


"They played well and were too good. Credit to them."


The match best-and-fairest awards went to Grammar centre Dean Bender and Downlands back-rower Lucas van der Laan.


TGS 69 (Lawson Dingle 2, Harry Cooke 2, Will Clark-Dickson 2, Harry Hoopert, Hamish Stewart, Stuart Markey, Rhys Martin, Dean Bender tries; Hamish Stewart 5 conversions, Brendon Dann 2 conversions) d DOWNLANDS 0.