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Hamlyn’s Modern Meats can now boast having the best beef burgers in regional Queensland after snagging the title in the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) Sausage King competition at the weekend.

Hamlyn’s claimed the title for best beef burgers and was named runnerup in the gourmet burger category with his smokey bacon, maple and chipotle flavour.

Business owner Tony James said there was strong competition in all sections at the event, held in Roma, with butchers from across south west Queensland, including Toowoomba, competing for the titles.

“There was about 15 or 20 entries in the best burger section,” he said.

“There was some pretty high competition including from the larger butchers in Toowoomba.

This is the third time Tony James has taken the best burger prize having won the title in 2017 and 2019.

He said since COVID-19 forced the competition to be put on hold last year, he was technically the reigning champion going into the 2021 competition.

Continued on page 3 RIGHT: Hamlyn’s Modern Meats owner Tony James holds up his award-winning burgers.

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Despite COVID-19 and other challenges affecting the group, the Lions Club of Oakey has pledged its continued support for the Oakey State High School’s Senior Dux award.

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Lions president Lois Thorne said the club has been sponsoring the award for as long as anyone remembers.

“We are more than happy to support the school through the Dux award,” she said.

“COVID has made it tough for us to fundraise and keep members but this donation is a priority

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that the Lions give this sponsorship every year.”

Mr Keenan said although only 20 per cent of students will go onto university study, the school is proud to offer a academic pathway to local students.

The Senior Dux award is the highest academic honour at the school and is awarded annually to a Year 12 student.

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for us and something we will continue to do for the community.”

Oakey State High School principal Danny Keenan said thanked the club for their ongoing and generous support.

“It’s a very kind donation,” he said.

“We are not able to provide this type of award to our students, so it is great

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New logo ushers new era Cyber attack for Chamber of Commerce hits JBS sites

A revamped logo is just the beginning for the Oakey Chamber of Commerce, which has risen to the COVID-19 economic challenge by renewing partnerships with local community groups and businesses and working to instill a town-wide mindset of shopping locally.

A new logo and plan of attack for the coming year was unveiled to the community at an event held at the Australian Army Flying Museum on Thursday.

The new “sleek and modern” logo was created

by Australian Army Aviation Training Centre Instructional Systems Designer Brigette Greenslade.

Oakey Chamber of Commerce president Rebecca Meacham said the group is grateful for the work of Ms Greenslade.

“We really appreciate the work she has done in pulling our branding together,” she said.

“We went to Brigette with zero ideas or concepts and said that we just wanted it to be sleek and modern and she came up with our new logo which we love.”

Mrs Meacham said the launch night was also about celebrating the importance of community and business collaboration.

She said the Chamber is working to create an environment where all facets of the township can come together to make positive change.

“For our local businesses and community to thrive we need to build that

Army Aviation Training Centre Chief of Staff Steven Stockley (left) and Australian Army Flying Museum’s Niall Ryan (right) with Oakey Chamber of Commerce executive Shane Williamson, Rebecca Meacham and David Cooper. (Absent, Carla Jervis.) trust between community, business, government and industry,” she said.

“We need to drive coordination, cooperation and most importantly collaboration.

“Our mission is to be a mutually supportive organisation that unites business and community in the district to advance economic and social success into the 21st Century.”

Mrs Meacham said Chamber will be hosting a series of events in the next six months to foster this collaboration.

“These events will support growth in the Oakey district,” she said.

“We have a jam-packed six months ahead.”

The activities include hosting a community development workshop and business breakfasts

Best burger winner prepares for shot at Queensland title

Continued from page 1 Mr James said he believes it is his consistency

that has made him successful over the years.

“The winning burgers are

Traffic changes due to FarmFest

Oakey Police are warning residents to expect some delays when travelling between Oakey and Toowoomba next week due to FarmFest.

FarmFest will be held on the Warrego Highway at Kingsthorpe between Tuesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 10.

Oakey Police Senior Constable Ken Cahill said with the 2020 event being cancelled, this FarmFest is expected to be one of the largest in recent years.

“We are letting people know that there will be more traffic on the roads during those three days,”

he said.

“There will be changes to the speed limits and Police will be controlling traffic in the morning and afternoon.”

Senior Constable Cahill said motorists should be patient during high peak times and follow all Police directions.

He said people should also avoid the area during the morning and afternoon times if they don’t need to travel.

the same that I have every day for my customers,” he said.

“The quality is also the same from year to year in the competition.”

Mr James said the win now means he will be taking the winning beef burgers to the Ekka to contest the Queensland title in August.

“I am very excited to now be able to go down to Exhibition and compete at a state level,” he said.

“We’ll be taking the same recipe to Exhibition, so we’ll see.”

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Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said JBS was working with the Federal Government to resolve the problem.

“JBS is obviously taking the appropriate steps and working with the Federal Government around trying to rectify this,” he said.

“It’s a global attack and we’re working now with international partners around trying to trace and then rectify and obviously prosecute where possible, who has perpetrated this attack.

“So we’re working as quickly as we can with JBS who are cooperating and sticking to the protocols around this with the Australian government, Australian Federal Police.”

Mr Littleproud said the government is working with JBS to ensure an investigation is conducted alongside getting the facilities up and running as quickly as possible.

“So there’s duelling priorities there that they have to work through,” he

said.

“And they’re doing that collaboratively and cooperatively with our officials and then obviously with our international partners as well. So that adds another layer of complexity to it.”

Mr Littleproud said the delays will affect the rest of the meat processing supply chain.

“JBS are working through measures as quickly as they can to get their processing plants up and going,” Mr Littleproud said.

“But you can understand that we’re at an all-time low of numbers because of the drought.

“So the processing numbers are not high at the moment, but every day is costing JBS a lot of money.

“They’ve got a lot of employees and we’re trying to get them up and running as quickly as we can.

“And you’ve got to understand, it also impacts not just JBS, but the supply chains that supply them as well. The truck drivers all the way through.”

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Origin of Stanley Street

Who’d have guessed that Oakey once had an Esplanade? Well it did. It was the street which ran parallel to Oakey Creek on the northern side which was renamed Stanley Street in later years in honour of Alan Blyth Stanley, Oakey’s first solicitor. He was the son of Henry Charles Stanley who was the Chief Engineer of railways in Queensland.

Henry was born in

Scotland in 1840 and studied at Edinburgh University before being articled to Messrs. B. & E. Blyth, civil engineers who acted as consultants to the Scottish railways.

He emigrated to Queensland in 1863 and was employed by the railway department where by 1891, he was appointed the Chief Engineer.

Henry married Eliza Jane

Forbes and their son Alan Blyth Stanley was born on May 26, 1877.

On May 24, 1901, aged 24, Alan applied to be admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court after he had been articled to Victor Ratcliffe Edward Drury, solicitor, who was his brotherin-law. He was admitted on June 4, 1901, following which he came to Oakey to practice.

On December 18, 1912, Alan married Frances Elizabeth Forbes of Victoria at St James’s Church, Toowoomba.

At a Crown Land Sale on June 25, 1913, of surveyed suburban blocks on the northern side of Oakey Creek along the Esplanade, Alan bought allotment 5 and his father, Henry, bought allotments 3 and 4 (each 1 acre for £21). Alan had his

ABOVE: An early map of Oakey showing the Esplanade.

LEFT: A.B. Stanley’s house as it appears today.

- Photos, Valerie Weise-Young house built on his allotment and lived there with his wife and three daughters until he passed away on November 8, 1952.

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Old Homebush Road Investigations into works get tick of approval statewide power outage

Callide Power Station owners, CS Energy, will be investigating the cause of an explosion at the plant that caused major statewide power outages last week including to hundreds of homes in Oakey, Jondaryan and the surrounding region.

A total of 470,000 properties were affected by the incident at the Callide Power Station.

According to early investigations there was fire in the Turbine Hall for Callide C4.

This caused both Callide C units and a Callide B unit to trip and become offline.

All 236 personnel at the site were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

In a statement CS Energy, which owns the damaged unit together with InterGen, said they are working to The Callide Power Station is a 1,525 MW coal-fire powered repair the damage.

CS Energy CEO Andrew facility located at Biloela in Central Queensland.

Bills said the company has what needs to be done to get “That was a catastrophic informed the Australian our units safely back online.” event. The fact that no one Energy Market Operator Mr Bills said a full was injured or killed is a (AEMO) that three units investigation with great result,” Mr Weir said. will be returned to service appropriate “Now it’s time to start experts sequentially from June 5 and authorities will be looking for answers as to and anticipate all three units undertaken to understand how that happened. being online by June 9.

“There will be a workwhat has occurred and led to He said they have also what appears to be a major place health and safety informed AEMO that Unit incident. investigation into that.

C4 will be available in 12 “It needs to be an Member for Condamine months. and Shadow Minister for independent investigation. It Mr Bills said CS Energy Natural Resources, Mines needs to be open. It needs to recognised the events that and Energy Pat Weir said be made public. So the public occurred at Callide had he is thankful no one was can have some confidence impacted people throughout injured in the incident and that this won’t be repeated.

Queensland.

“That event...impacted now is the time to investigate “We appreciate the and make sure it never upon hundreds of thousands efforts of Queenslanders to happens again. of people and businesses conserve energy,” he said.

“It is such a relief that across the state.

“I understand blackouts nobody was injured and “So we need some are disruptive. nobody was hurt in that transparency around that “That’s why our focus is event. Don’t underestimate investigation and some on understanding the cause of the significance of what answers that the public can have some confidence in.” the incident and importantly happened.

A $960,000 upgrade of a section of Old Homebush Road at Gowrie Junction is complete and has received a tick of approval from some of the Region’s youngest residents.

Toowoomba Regional school students.

Recovery Program and “The road closure that was delivered under Council’s Council (TRC) Infrastructure million Regional Committee Chair Cr Carol in place gave road workers a $15 Taylor said the project chance to get to know some Rehabilitation Program.

Cr Taylor said involved reconstructing students from Gowrie State maintaining the Region’s a 2 kilometre section of School,” she said.

“We love receiving feed- road network was a key Old Homebush Road from Tower Crescent to Rody back from the community priority for Council. and the students penned a “We’re very appreciative Burke Road.

“Around 2,500 vehicles hand written note to the team of the Federal Government’s travel on Old Homebush sharing their appreciation $850,000 contribution to Road every day and it’s a for the hard work they do this project. Government busy link between Gowrie to make our Region’s roads funding is critical to helping us to maintain the Region’s Junction, Meringandan and safer.”

The upgrade was funded large road network and Highfields,” Cr Taylor said. the Australian stimulates local economic “This particular section through had deteriorated with time, Government’s Roads to activity,” she said. was in poor condition and required rehabilitation of the pavement surface.

“The project involved constructing a new, wider section of road as well as reconstructing the existing road pavement.

“New signage, guideposts and line markings were also installed as part of the project and a speed review was undertaken.

“The works will renew the life of the road and improve safety.”

Works commenced in January 2021 and were completed in April with the road reopening to traffic in early May. A road closure was in place to accelerate the works to minimise disruption to motorists and the community.

Cr Taylor said the upgrade was welcomed by residents and given the tick of approval from some impressed local

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Local lady Beryl Buckley celebrated her 90th birthday on Monday with the Oakey Bowls Club ladies taking her out for a special lunch a few days earlier to mark the occasion.

Oakey students compete in STEM challenge

A group of Oakey students, joined other young people from across the Darling Downs, have built everything from bridges to bionic hands at the Science and Engineering Challenge last week.

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Local students Jessica Lee, Sasha Lee and Deborah Heyze take part in science, engineering and technology activities at USQ. More than 1,000 Year 9 and 10 high school students attended the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) for the four-day competition.

Each day, eight different schools competed against each other.

At the end of the four

days, the team with most points will receive a trophy and go on to compete at the State Final ‘Super Challenge’.

This prize went to the Centenary Heights State High School team who were crowned the week’s overall winners.

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The Oakey Scout Group is inviting any local young people who are interested in learning new activities and making new friends to consider joining the group.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra.

The Scout Group is open to local children, girls and boys, between the ages of five and 15 years.

The groups meet once a week with: - Scouts (11 to 15 years) on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm; - Cubs (7 to 10 years) on

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Locals urged to complete community facilities survey

To help gain better understanding of what the locals would like to see, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking feedback on Council community facilities.

The community facilities survey will close on Friday 18 June at 5pm.

To complete the survey, visit: www.surveymonkey. com/r/T RC _ Communit y_ Survey TRC Environment and Community Committee Chair Cr James O’Shea said Council was interested in hearing from locals to ensure it provided the level of service they expected.

“The types of buildings we want to hear about ranges from community

As part of their area of study, a small group of Oakey State High School students have taken their learning outside the classroom to volunteer at the Oakey Historical Museum and the Oakey Urban Landcare’s koala habitat project.

halls to cultural centres, indoor sport centres, libraries, art galleries, those leased to community groups and buildings at showgrounds,” he said.

“The community’s feed-back will help us understand how, when and where you use these facilities, and what could potentially be improved.

“This information will assist Council to undertake measures to improve utilisation that reflects community demand.

“To ensure the outcomes are well-supported by the community, there will be additional opportunities to provide feedback when the draft report is ready for community consultation.

“Separate surveys will also be sent directly to lessees, user groups and school principals.”

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• John Deere 7210R F.W.Assist tractor, 4125 hrs, Auto Steer Ready w/Gen4 4640 screen, 4 remotes, E23 trans, q/hitch, f/weights, 480/80R 50 tyres • Agrison f/end loader, Model TX930, 83HP, 400hrs w/pallet forks, 4 in 1 bucket & rock bucket

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• Purpose built header transporter 44’Bogie trailer, Outrigger ext 3.8m, ramps, c/mach, reg • ’97 Kenworth K100G 10 wheeler, bogie drive twin steer, 525HP Cummins N14 Select Plus, 90 tonne rated, 18 speed, 26’removal tipper w/grain bin & g/sides, w/header transporter o/riggers & r/ feeder/c/mach, reg • Alload Quad dropdeck tipping dog trailer, 20 tonne bin r/w reg • Dog trailer 2 x Axle approx. 14 tonne r/w reg • Bogie Dolley, spring suspension, air brakes, r/worthy reg

• 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7H Cummins, 6 speed manual 4WD, dropside tray, u/body tool trays, 200lt fuel tank, bulbar & winch, r/w reg • 2016 Ford Ranger, 4 door 3.2lt 6 speed manual, diesel, long range tank, snorkel, b/bar, t/bar, 102,000km r/w reg • 32’ ‘Lumina’ Rockwood 5th wheeler caravan, 2 x sideouts, fully equip r/w reg • 18’Viscount caravan w/air con, fully equip & operational • Ford Blitz truck, running original w/V8 side valve • 2 x Axle tipping dog trailers

• Connor Shea 36 disc 1 way plough, hyd lift, Gason Hiniker folding 35’cultivator, w/ 1.5 tonne seed bin hyd motor (needs work) • 3pl 6m Hardi folding boomspray w/pto pump & tank • 3pl 8m toolbar (no tines) • SHMIK ENG air seeder filling elevator 6m hyd drive • 10”x 47’auger pto drive, w/swing hopper hyd lift • Miitze 45’x 8”auger w/16HP B & S motor, elect start w/jockey

• 8 tonne elevated seed bin • 4 x 15’ steel silo bases w/mesh rings • Miitze 7”x 10’auger w/3ph elect • Stevens 15 tonne diesel fired grain dryer • 100 bag V Bottom Walsh bin w/Honda motor & auger • Ag Tech (No3) 7 tonne trailing air seeder bin • 1 tonne elevated steel bin

• old fuel bowser (gallons); • Savage 10’ aluminium tinny w/seats; • Suzuki 125 motor bike; • Spray Quip 200lt ute tank w/pump; • Simplicity 6 head seed dist; 4 x Manutec p/wheels, 25’Janke Sunflower trays, 18 x Wil-Rich p/wheels, Gason cultivating tines; • qty Ford diesel Ford F250, 6.9Lt engine parts;

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Carnival float project underway

A group of local residents is currently working to prepare the Oakey community float for the upcoming 2021 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Grand Central Floral Parade.

The project has already had support from several community members and businesses.

This includes Coops QLD who provided the vehicle and Oakey State High School which worked to modify it to suit the

requirements of a float.

Anyone who wants to volunteer to help the project or have any resources they want to donate is encouraged to send a message to the “Oakey’s Carnival of Flowers Float” Facebook page.

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Mayor Antonio encourages Discounted residents to get vaccinated desexing

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio is encouraging residents to get the COVID vaccination to help protect the safety of the community.

Mayor Antonio received his first vaccination on Friday, stating how important it was for all members of the community to get their vaccination.

“I understand there is some fear out there about the vaccination, but in this uncertain time it’s important we listen to the advice of our health experts,” he said.

“We have been incredibly lucky here in the Toowoomba Region that we have been less affected by this deadly virus, however it’s vital we don’t become complacent.

“The best way we can do this is by getting the vaccine.

“This week alone we have seen how the situation can worsen in other parts of Australia.

“As a leader in this community, I want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to avoid situations like the one we’re witnessing in Victoria.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul vaccination from Dr Lynne King.

“The way our community has responded for the past year or so has been amazing.

“Let’s now take the next step by ensuring we’re all vaccinated.

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“It’s also important that we continue following the advice from Queensland Health.

“Our health professionals have been tremendous

during this ordeal and I cannot thank them enough for everything they’ve done.

“Finally, please remember that if you’re sick, stay home and arrange a COVID-19 test.”

For a full list of vaccination sites, visit www. health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus

RESULTS Saturday, May 29 was the Triples final with K. Pickering, J. Harrison and S. Bradford defeating R. Henry, P. Maker and P. Boyton on an extra end.

In the Consolation Singles: G. Fenton defeated D. Barfield.

COMPETITION CALL Saturday, June 5 will be fours with V. Rush, C. Beesley, K. Pickering and W. Patterson versus D. Pokarier, C. Lucht, P. Maker and B. Lucht.

On Sunday, June 6, Sub, M. Hall, G. Fenton and A. Jackson will play winners of Saturday’s game.

Shane Bradford will be representing Oakey Bowls Club at the Champion of Champion’s Singles on Saturday and Sunday June 5 and 6. All the best to Shane from everyone at OBC.

Oakey Social Golf Club with 26 players.

The winners were Steve Mundey and Keith Mundey on 64 followed by runners-up, W. Bostock, B. Costello and A. Cherry on 65.

Pins and approaches went to: A. Cherry, 4; B. Lucht, 2; H. L., 2; A. Palmer, 2; B. Costello, 2; P. Jones; I. McDonald; R. MacKenzie; K. Mundey, 1.

Long Drives: A Grade - B. Fenton; B Grade - H. L.; over 60 - G. Nash.

Membership number 17 was P. Wolski, who was present for $5.

Raffles went to 56 B. Kuhl (donated back to the club) and 69 P. Jones.

COMING EVENTS Next week’s game is a Single Stroke on the front nine.

The offer runs from now until August 31, 2021.

Not only does desexing prevent any unplanned pregnancies and unwanted litters, there are many health

benefits associated with getting both male and female animals desexed.

To make a booking call the Darling Downs Vet clinic on 4691 9000.

Parkrun results Oakey Bowls Oakey Social Golf results

A total of 19 people battled the cold weather to participate in Oakey Parkrun on Saturday with Shaun Cavanough running in a personal best time of 21:08 minutes to finish in first place.

Benjamin Fenton, 21:12 minutes, finished second place followed by first time participants Mackenzie Grundy, 22:01 minutes, and Olivia Grundy, 22:35 minutes.

Other first time participants were Paul Amos, Sophie Grundy, Geoffrey Crank and Racheal

Knudsen.

Joshua Siebuhr was the only other person who ran in a personal best time.

The event was made possible thanks to volunteers Benjamin Morgan, Curt Batterham, Des Janke, Edward Duffy, John Rohl, Sian Thurlow and Simmone Batterham.

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Winners (from the right) K. Mundey, S. Mundey and runners-up A. Cherry, B. Costello and W. Bostock.

The clubhouse leaders are A. Cherry, W. Bostock, and P. Morgan all on 20 points followed by J. B. on 18 points.

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Local students “Aspire2Health” Chappy’s Chat at UQ Rural Clinical School

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Oakey State High School students had the opportunity to see first hand what it would be like to enter a career in the health care industry as part of the annual Aspire2Health program held last week at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Rural Clinical School The Aspire2Health real world experience of program targets regional, careers in health care. rural and remote high school “So we’re getting students who are interested students from local schools in working in medicine, to come and have a look at nursing or allied health and opportunities and careers in gives them a full immersion healthcare,” he said. into regional and rural “We try to make it fun, healthcare. try to make it interactive, The students witness and we think all our careers an inter-professional are great careers and we scenario, hear from health want to encourage the professionals about their students to explore them as disciplines and participate ideas. in clinical skills stations on “These careers are not plastering, suturing, cardio- for everyone and it’s the pulmonary resuscitation students opportunity to (CPR) and various allied speak with a whole wide health skills. range of people to see if Alongside Oakey State medicine and nursing and High School, students from midwifery and all the rest of Toowoomba, Pittsworth, it is for them.”

ABOVE: Oakey students Sasha Lee, Ryan Newton, Jessica Lockyer Valley, Plainlands Clinical Skills lead Lee at the Aspire2Health career event last week. and Clifton took part in the educator Sam Ward said event. the program is about understanding that it takes avenues in healthcare, it’s UQ Rural Clinical School understanding that all a whole team to look after not just about doctors and deputy head Dr Doogie healthcare jobs are important one person and trying to nurses, there’s lots and Whitcombe said the program in a clinical setting. get that message across lots of different areas that was about giving students “So it’s about the kids that there’s lots of different you can go into,” she said.

TRUST IN GOD “They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance.” (Hebrews 11:13) This statement is in the middle of a most wonderful passage from the Bible that gives a list of men and women who had lived their lives for God and holding onto His faithfulness.

Some saw amazing things, most went through great difficulties, but each one held onto the faithfulness of God. They were all ultimately looking toward the coming of Christ, and they were ‘all commended for their faith’ These heroes of faith focused on the future, on something beyond themselves.

‘They longed for a better country, a heavenly one.’

This is important, each understood that God was working toward a point, that His glory was paramount, and to be a part of what God was doing was of greater value than everything else.

As it said of Moses, ‘He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt.’

(Hebrews 11:26) We will all face adversity, some worse than others, but there is one thing that many who have gone before have found and I have found in my own life, when I find greater joy in Christ and His service than in the things that this momentary life has to offer I find the greatest joy, comfort and peace that I could possibly find.

When I become inward focused and begin to allow self pity to overwhelm me,or I live for my own pleasure I only find sorrow and heartache.

I encourage you to look to God, trust His ultimate power and His perfect love.

It is only in Christ that you will find true peace and joy, and when you find it in Christ every other treasure will seem to dull in comparison.

- Paster Lloyd Gill Grace Community Church

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RACQ has warned mice plagues in parts of regional Queensland could pose an increased risk of home fire this year if residents were not vigilant in checking heating equipment.

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Police are reminding the community to be wary of fake ads on online marketplace and classified sites after receiving reports of a fake shed selling scam.

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Whilst the buyer has been able to explain he wasn’t stealing the shed, he has been defrauded with little chance of getting his money back.

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look over them before plugging them in this winter,” she said.

Ms Clinton reminded locals that it wasn’t just heating appliances that could lead to a fire.

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Research by the insurer found just 42 per cent of Queenslanders checked their electric heater for wear and tear each winter.

RACQ spokesperson Kirsty Clinton said it had received almost 1,000 claims for fire damage in the last three years.

“In Queensland, we only experience the cold weather for a short amount of time, so our heating appliances and heated blankets spend months tucked away in the cupboard,” she said.

“This year, in particular, those living in regions affected by the current mice plagues should be extra vigilant to check for damage to appliances that have been in storage.

“Rodents as well as insects can chew cords causing serious damage which could lead to a fire.”

Ms Clinton said the research also revealed 22 per cent of Queenslanders had never replaced heating appliances and a further 20 per cent admitted they only did so every six to 10 years.

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New owners take over Oakey real esate business

After over 22 years, Oakey Real Estate owner and well known resident Tracey Tierney has sold her business to the twin team at JLC Real Estate, Jamie and Laurie Cooper.

Mrs Tierney said it felt like the right time for herself and her family to move on from the business.

“It’s my baby and I’ve loved every minute of it but it’s time and time for my business,” she said.

“I’m happy with the transition and that Jamie and Laurie have bought it.

“These guys are going to bring renewed enthusiasm.”

The Coopers, who officially took over yesterday said Oakey residents will see minimal change to the business.

They said other than the name changing to JLC Real Estate Oakey, the staff and services will remain the same.

“Oakey Real Estate has been a family business and that’s what we are about as well,” Jamie said.

“Oakey is a fabulous place. It is a progressive place and it will progress further in the future.

“Great staff work here.

They have great knowledge of working in Oakey which will assist in the transition.”

The Coopers opened their agency at Uniplaza in Toowoomba about five years ago.

The purchase of the Oakey business is a big step for the company.

“We got into real estate because we weren’t really happy with the way a lot of the agencies ran in Toowoomba,” Jamie said.

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Tracey Tierney has sold her business, Oakey Real Estate, to Jamie and Laurie Cooper. they were getting.

“We believe they should be treated as people and we found they were just numbers.

“From what we understand Oakey Real Estate is run very similar to us.”

Mrs Tierney said this is

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Mrs Tierney said although she has sold the business, she has no plans to move away from Oakey.

She said she will be on hand during the transition to assist Jamie and Laurie will whatever they need.

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“It’s going strong, it’s hard to keep up,” she said.

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Ms Williamson said a ticket to the event will include gate entry, complimentery cocktail, nibbles, lucky door prize, stalls and karaoke.

She said funds raised from the event will go to support National Breast Cancer Foundation.

To purchase a ticket go to BodyFit Physio during business hours or email osrltreasurer@hotmail.com This is the first major event the local woman is hosting as club ambassador.

Ms Williamson said she took on the role to support the a club which has been a

big part of her life for many years as well as to do her Pop proud, that late John ‘Bear’ Williamson.

“He was the groundskeeper for them and dedicated so much of his time to...the Bears,” she said.

“I just know he would’ve absolutely loved that I became the ambassador this year.

“I wanted to help out as much as I could for the club becasue they have always been a massive part of my life, having grown up there, but also because I want to make my Pop proud and do something in honour of him.”

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Police warn motorists to take Man charged care at local level crossings with 81 offences

Oakey Police Officer-in-Charge Sergeant John Cooke has urged local motorists to take care and obey all road signs at Oakey level crossings following a recent near miss incident.

Sergeant Cooke said the incident occurred at the Davidson Street crossing and Police believe the driver was within 10 metres of being struck by the train.

“The driver had about 15 seconds warning from the flashing lights,” he said.

“He is extremely lucky that there wasn’t a collision.”

Sergeant Cooke said an Oakey man was issued with an infringement notice for entering a level crossing while the lights are flashing.

He said this notice comes with a $400 fine and three demerit points.

Sergeant Cooke reminded road users that this penalty is the minimal Police will hand out for this offence.

“Police will not hesitate to issue notices for disobeying signage at level crossings,” he said.

He said the offence may be increased to dangerous driving or driving without due care and attention if the incident is more severe.

“This will mean the driver will get a court date,” Sergeant Cooke said.

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Police have charged a 33-years-old Darling Heights man with 81 offences following investigations into multiple alleged property, arson, armed robbery, theft, stolen car and drug incidents across south-west Queensland including at Jondaryan and Cooyar.

The Queensland Rail cameras caught this vehicle crossing in front of a train recently.

See the yellow Aurizon train at the left of the photo for an indication of how close the truck came to being struck.

Rail, are in operation at all times.

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It will be alleged that, at around 8.30pm on Saturday Esk police observed the man pull over on the Warrego Highway in a Toyota Hilux utility allegedly stolen from a Cecil Plains residence earlier that morning.

As police approached the vehicle it allegedly left the scene at speed.

Police, including Polair, tracked the vehicle as it continued at high speed along Gatton Esk Road.

A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed near Windsor Drive and the car came to a stop shortly after.

The man was taken into custody after allegedly trying to run from the scene.

He was later charged with a total of 81 offences from alleged incidents that have taken place between March and May this year in areas including Jondaryan, Cooyar Goondiwindi, Warwick, Toowoomba, Dalby, Esk, Ipswich, Gatton and greater Brisbane.

The offences include the alleged arson of several stolen vehicles, multiple break and enters at both business and residential addresses, armed robbery and more.

Detective A/Inspector Paul McCusker said the charges follow extensive investigations into numerous incidents in the region.

“We will continue to work hard to help keep our community safe by tracking down people engaged in alleged criminal activity,” he said.

The man appeared in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday.

Toowoomba Detectives continue to investigate numerous other offences that may be linked.

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RESULTS Wednesday, May 26: the Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the May Monthly Medal.

Winner of Monthly Medal and Division 2 was Yvonne Lebeter with a 73 net.

Runner-up and winner of Division 1 was Joan Fisk with a 75 net.

Winner of the front nine was Yvonne Jackson with 18 points.

The back nine winner was Margaret Muir, 18 points.

Winner of the Putts was Joan Fisk with 25 putts.

Winner of the Thursday Sporters was Brian Milverton with 24 points.

Brian won the pin shot.

Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30: Members played an 18 hole Stroke, the winner being Holden Norton, 69 net.

Runner-up was George

Wright with a 71 net.

Rundowns went to Michael Rietveld with a 73 net and Bob Dearling had a 73 net also.

Pin on No. 8 was won by Andrew King; 5/14, which is donated by The Barn, was won by Fabian Welk; and No. 12 ,which is donated by Andrew King, was won by Dan Norton.

COMING EVENTS There’s no golf today, Wednesday, June 2.

The weekend of June 5 and 6, the Members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the June Monthly Medal.

Nominations are now being taken for the Men’s Matchplay commencing on June 19.

The Men’s Foursomes Championships will be held on Sunday, June 20 with 27 holes to be played.

A nomination sheet for both of these events is on the captains counter.

June 12 and 13 will be a V.S.S. Sunday, June 13, the Zone 3 Championships will be played at Clifton.

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RESULTS Thursday, May 20 was a 4 Ball Aggregate Stableford, secret draw for George Rojahn and Tony Sheridan Trophies.

Winners: Val Drowley and Wayne Nemeth, 70 points.

Runners-up: Denise Vols, Allan Bryce.

Pin shot Men to 4/13 Wayne Nemeth.

Approaches Men to 1/10 Greg Lyall, 2/11 Allan Bryce.

Approaches Ladies: 2/11 Jan Mullins, 3/12 Val Drowley.

Sunday, May 23 was a Single Stableford for Club Trophies.

Winner for Men was Trent Peters with 35 points (ocb).

Winner for Ladies was Carmel Cover, 39 points.

Rundown: Robyn Drowley, Bill Robertson, Ann Cass, Harry Cover, Aaron McCluskey, Dan Darlington.

Pin shots Men: 4/13 Nino Capuzzo, 8/17 Dave Humphrey.

Men’s approach: 7/16 Mark Peters, 9/18 Trent Peters, 1/10 Aaron McCluskey.

Pin shot ladies: 4/13 Robyn Drowley Ladies approach: 3/12 Val

Drowley.

Thursday, May 27 was a Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

The winner was Steve Elfverson with 42 points.

Approaches went to 5/14 Greg Buckley, 7/16 Greg Lyall, 8/17 David Cass.

The Ladies played a Single Stroke, Round 1 Club Grade Championships for Barb Weier Trophy.

Winner was Robyn Drowley with 67 net.

Approaches Ladies to: 5/14 Robyn Drowley, 7/16 Janet Tancred.

Sunday, May 30 was a Single Stroke, Monthly Medal, Round 1 Club Championships - C. C. Harth Memorial, J. and B. Harth Trophies.

Winner for Men was Dave Humphery with 70 net on a count back.

Winner for Ladies was Ann Cass with 75 net (ocb).

Runner-up Men: Greg Schull. Runner-up Ladies: Robyn Drowley.

Best gross for Men: Matty Burgess, 73.

Best gross for Ladies: Ann Cass, 87.

Rundown: Scott Wood, Greg Buckley, Gary

Herriman, Nino Capuzzo, Jason Delaney, Rodney Mann, Davis Cass.

Pin shots Men: 4/13 Mark Peters (Eagle’s Nest), 8/17 Dan Darlington.

Men’s approach: 1/10 Dave Lowe, 2/11 Steve Elfverson, 9/18 Mark Peters.

Pin shot Ladies to 4/13 Ann Cass.

Approach for Ladies: 2/11 Carmel Cover, 9/18 Ann Cass.

Members’ draw No. 98 went to S. Symes who was not present. Next week the draw goes to $10.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, June 3 will be a Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Ladies will play a Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Sunday, June 6 will be a Single Stroke, Round 2 Club Championships - David and Ann Cass Trophies.

Keep Saturday, June 12 free for a charity day supporting Cancer Council.

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GDRC update in region New weed control hub

Weeds are estimated to cost the Australian livestock industry over $3 billion per year, according to research commissioned by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

In a new campaign to tackle the problem, MLA has launched a weed control resource hub that brings together the latest research and practical tips and tools to help producers get weeds under control early.

MLA Group manager Adoption and Commercialisation, Sarah Strachan, said the new hub would provide identification and treatment options to encourage producers to proactively tackle weeds.

Invasive weed giant rats tail grass is a common problem “Having a planned control for landholders in the Toowoomba Region. program before sowing, reducing the weed burden monitoring established and chemicals are crucial to during winter would help reducing competition from pasture species and tactical set the feed base up for a weeds,” she said. use of grazing, fertiliser “Pasture weeds are not productive spring.

“Around May-June, always easily identified as most weedy species have either before or after the first some feed value at some grazing of winter forages, point in their life cycle. But is an opportune time for don’t be fooled by the green producers to get on top of feed available it’s important winter weed species,” she to look out for new weed said.

“How well producers infestations before they The Australian Government has started its review pro- become too difficult and know their weeds this cess into the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct. winter will prove to pay off costly to contain.

“Research suggests that in spring. Early detection Minister for Agriculture, businesses and keeping weed control in livestock and maintenance are the Drought and Emergency families on the farm.

“Creating a stronger enterprises far outweigh low-cost solutions to weed Management, David environment, the costs, estimating that control and boosting pasture Littleproud, said the business Government will be seeking healthier market competition, for every dollar invested in performance.”

For more go to www.mla. input from dairy reference and more competitive supply weed control, the return on com.au/extension-traininginvestment is around $4.” and industry groups, farmers chains means fairer prices for Ms Strachan said and-tools/feedbase-hub/ farmers.” and processors.

“The Dairy Code of Conduct was introduced on 1 January 2020 to even out market imbalances in the dairy industry,” he said.

“It was a recommendation of the ACCC’s 2018 inquiry The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is urging producers into the dairy industry, which found significant to look for the signs of the highly infectious lumpy skin disease which, although it isn’t imbalances in bargaining present in Australia, has been spreading recently throughout Asia. power at each level of the It is a disease of cattle dairy supply chain. and water buffalo that “This review is critical causes painful body to assessing whether it is lesions and impacts animal operating as intended and production. delivering the outcomes the If it enters Australia, dairy industry needs. domestic and international “I’m pleased to say that restrictions will be put initial feedback on the Code in place, resulting in has been quite positive but considerable business and we are open to hearing how economic losses. it could be improved.

Farmers are encouraged “We will listen closely to know the signs to to industry’s experiences look out for, including the and hear how the Code’s following: the nodules; the Emergency Animal requirements are being - firm, raised nodules up - swollen limbs, brisket Disease Watch Hotline met, the impact on business to 50mm diameter around and genitals; on 1800 675 888, or learn relationships, and outcomes. the head, neck, genitals and - fever; and more about the disease by “I am committed to limbs; - watery eyes. gong online at https://bit. ensuring a fairer go for dairy - scabs in the centre of Report suspect cases to ly/3auN4xj

New farm-ready research designed to help boost productivity and profitability will be shared with local grain growers and advisers as part of the 2021 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Updates series coming to Millmerran in August.

The update will focus on and ready for on-farm delivering research and adoption with the potential to development that has been make a difference to growers’ selected by local committees bottom lines,” he said. and reflects the challenges “It’s important we being faced on-farm this continue to lift the bar on production and profitability season.

The local session will be at in the northern grains the Millmerran Community industry and the GRDC is and Cultural Centre, 45 investing millions of dollars Walpole Street on Tuesday, each year to ensure that happens.

August 10.

“It is equally important GRDC Grower Relations Manager – North, Richard we communicate with the Holzknecht (right) said wider farming community industry experts would about the progress and For information go to: present the latest farm-ready outcomes of research research and share how it investments that tackle https://grdc.com.au/events/ could fit within local grain productivity constraints list?etype=grains-researchgrowing systems. and break new ground in update “The topics on offer at the agricultural technology.”

Updates have been selected Mr Holzknecht said the by local planning committees update also provided an and are regionally relevant, ideal forum for learning, credible and science-based sharing ideas and new information – practical networking.

Catching up in Condamine WITH

Pat WEIR MP On the 19th of May we celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday, WOW day, a day to celebrate, wear orange and thank SES volunteers who provide communities with support during flood and storm emergencies. National Volunteer Week was also celebrated from the 17th to the 23rd of May to acknowledge and recognise the contribution of our nations volunteers.

In Queensland alone we have over 710,000 volunteers which is 18.8 percent of the population a very proud statistic.

I recently attended the official opening of the South Western Region Headquarters and Fire and Rescue Station located at Charlton. This newly commissioned facility will have the capacity to provide support to the whole south western area of Queensland in emergency situations, a huge region taking in the New South Wales and South Australian borders.

A new Regional Operations Centre and Fire Communication Centre is included in the new facility with state-of-the-art technology.

Our Queensland emergency services volunteers and also paid personnel are a credit to this state. They have to work in situations of high risk to themselves to protect property, equipment, and lives. These workers give of themselves tirelessly and serve selflessly to ensure the safety of our communities.

Recognising the dedication of all volunteers is important, we would be lost without them. Last year when the COVID-19 pandemic exploded on the world stage our volunteers still soldiered on as best they could in very trying and restricted conditions at times. They none the less made a huge contribution in a somewhat changed universe.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your enthusiasm, commitment, and devotion to being a volunteer.

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Museum plays host to Chamber launch

Historic aircraft and more modern CH-47 Chinooks and Black Hawk helicopters were a fitting backdrop for the Oakey Chamber of Commerce logo launch event held at the Australian Army Flying Museum on Thursday.

The event showcased the new logo created by Australian Army Aviation Training Centre Instructional Systems Designer Brigette Greenslade as well as the renewed mission and six month plan for the Oakey Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber president Rebecca Meacham thanked the Army Aviation Training Centre for its support with the process.

She said alongside the logo design, Commandant Colonel Eamon ‘Charlie’ Barton and Warrant Officer Class One Paul Simpfendorfer hosted a workshop recently to help the group refine their goals for the rest of the year.

Mrs Meacham said their assistance was invaluable and she welcomed their further input into future Chamber of Commerce projects.

Niall Ryan from the Australia Army Flying Museum said the facility was proud to host the event.

He said the museum and

ABOVE: Scott Downs discusses the museum facility with Toowoomba Region Councillor Melissa Taylor and representatives from McLean Care CWA House. RIGHT: Oakey Beef general manager Grant Coleman and trainee HR Co-Coordinator Nathalia Barbosa with Chamber president Rebecca Meacham and Australian Army Flying The link between Army Aviation and Australian tradecraft has always been close – as shown in this brief history of Museum’s Niall Ryan. one particular aircraft on show at the Army Aviation Museum.

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Army Aviation Training Centre are pleased to be an ongoing part of the Oakey community and plans to continue their support of local initiatives, like the Chamber of Commerce.

Oakey Chamber of Commerce member Tracey Tierney was the lucky winner of the Angus Reserve lucky door prize. She was presented with the prize by Oakey Beef general manager Grant Coleman and Chamber president Rebecca Meacham.

The Auster Mark Three (Auster Mk 3) aircraft were small, light observation aircraft used around the WW2 battlespace to keep track of enemy movement as well as a number of other tasks.

Powered by the more powerful 130 horsepower Gypsy Major engine, built

by General Motors Holden in the Pagewood factory in New South Wales, the Mk 3s were capable of completing complex tasks including the reconnaissance and execution of the rescue of personnel behind enemy lines, under threat of enemy retaliation, not to mention the prospect of rough and ready landing strips.

The light, fabric covered aircraft were manned by RAAF pilots and Royal Australian Artillery personnel and were operated by members of the 16th Aerial Observation Post flight (16 AOP.) Shipped directly (without engines) from their production facility

in Liverpool in 1944 to Australia, the aircraft were a British development of the American TaylorCraft Auster.

The Aussie ‘donk’ in the form of the 130hp Gypsy Major engine made the difference in the tropical conditions in which the airframe operated, at the end of the Pacific Campaign.

The Auster’s time came at the end of the war in May 1945 as the first wave of Australian soldiers invaded the Japanese-held island of Borneo at the start of Operation OBOE One, the first of a three phase operation in the re-taking of the island of Borneo from Imperial Japanese forces.

The soldiers were to take control of the oilfields on the nearby island of Tarakan, and to take control of the airfield to allow operation of aircraft for the subsequent OBOE Two and OBOE Three operations.

Despite fierce opposition the invasion was completed

The Austers were floated ashore using Army DUKW, then reassembled quickly for operations.

- Photo, Department of Defence and the drive towards the end of the Pacific War continued.

Following the war 16 AOP continued as the AOP flight at Fairbairn in Canberra, training and employing Army pilots in the same support roles as it had in the war.

The 16AOP was officially reformed on 25 September 1958 in preparation for the formation of 16 Army

Light Aircraft Squadron, a precursor to the formation of the 1st Aviation Regiment in 1966 and the Aviation Corps in 1968.

The Auster and its service, hold a very special place in Army Aviation heritage in Australia.

Come out to the museum to see one up close and personal- or any of the other warbirds in our collection!!

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Tennis champions crowned

Another season of tennis has ended for the Oakey and District Tennis Club with a big congratulations going to the Tuesday night fixture winners Lester Bach and Sarah Wolski and the Bilbies team which took out the Thursday night fixtures final.

The Thursday night Melissa on 0400 766 898. fixtures ended on May 20 The Oakey and District with a great final between Tennis Club has social tennis Bilbies team, made up of running every Tuesday Melissa Bennett, Sarah morning.

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