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be completed by 17th June 2022. “Developers are required to have public signs on-site advising of contact details for the works contractor, who will be able to provide further information.” For up to date information on traffic disruptions, visit the QLDTraffic website at
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Youth Week is a wonderful celebration of our Region’s young people and the energy, excitement and positivity they bring to our community. Throughout this week participate in FREE events, such as: • Photography workshops (12 - 25 years): April 5 - 7 • Board games (12 - 25 years): April 4 - 7 • Sports and archery attack (25 years and under): April 11 - 14 For all the details and to register, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/youthweek
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“Toowoomba Regional Council is waiting for floodwaters to recede following the latest significant rain event during the 27th and 29th March, before continuing with our Region-wide assessments to determine the extent of the damage to our public infrastructure,” Cr Taylor said. “Particularly roads and bridges from the declared natural disaster during February and March,” she said. “Our top priority is to ensure residents are safe and informed about the potential dangers from flood waters. “Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution. “Please observe any warning signs, in particular ‘road closed’ signs and drive to the conditions, as it is not possible to signpost every hazard. “Wet weather creates
many hazards on the roads, such as water over the road, potholes, washouts and slippery surfaces. “These conditions persist after the rain has stopped and motorists need to exercise extreme caution. As of the 1st April, Cr Taylor confirmed that there are more than 75 roads across the Region that have a significant hazard which poses a danger to motorists and/or currently are closed due to flooding. “Our infrastructure assessments will determine where our recovery efforts will focus, however full recovery will take at least the next two years,” she said. “At this point we are anticipating restoration costs in the order of $100 million and we are seeking additional funding for resilience improvements well beyond this figure.
“Thankfully, we know there will be significant assistance for disaster recovery from the Federal and State governments. “However, our main concern is community
safety, and we particularly ask the community to remember the message, ‘If it’s flooded, forget it’, after the sadness of three flood-related deaths in our Region this summer.”
Police warn residents to stay vigilant over school holidays
Police remind locals to keep doors locked and valuables hidden over the Easter and school holidays. Oakey Police warn the community that there could be an increase in youth crime over the school holidays, mainly due to boredom. They said that during school holidays, some young people do not have anything to occupy their minds and keep them busy. Constable Gabe Lindeman encouraged the community to report any suspicious activity. He also reminded
residents to be careful on the roads over the coming weeks. “We will be increasing our police presence during this time,” he said. “As part of the traffic safety campaign.” Const. Lindeman urged residents to remember the fatal 5 - speeding, driving under the influence (of alcohol, drugs, and medication), fatigued driving, distracted driving and not wearing seatbelts.
Oakey Junior Bears win Bernborough Raffle Funds
This month’s recipient of the Community Chest Raffle donation was the Oakey Junior Bears. The total amount of money raised for the raffle during March was $607. This brings the total amount raised over the past nine months to $4,728. Oakey Junior Bears President Adam Altadonna said the money would go towards purchasing new training singlets that includes their new sponsor, Purple Patch Services. Mr Altadonna said thanks to the donation all players will receive a training singlet free of charge. “We already planned to get the singlets, but now the money will cover the entire cost,” he said. Mr Webster said the next local organisation to benefit from the program will be the Oakey Girl Guides. The raffle is drawn at
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History of the Brymaroo Rodeo
The very first sports day on February 22nd, 1930 was held in Mr G. Wockner’s paddock celebrating the opening of the Brymaroo Public Hall and a dance was held that night attracting 500 people. In 1965, Alex Morrison Popularity of the sports sold “Austral Park” resulting days remained. On November 3rd, 1956, in the last campdraft a sports day, aiding funds and rodeo being held at for the Brymaroo Hall, that location on March 25th, was held at a new 1967. Meanwhile, on December location, “Austral Park” which was owned by Alex 13th, 1966, a meeting was held in the Brymaroo Public Morrison. It was about 3 kilometres Hall to form a committee west of the current location which was to be called and District of the Brymaroo Rodeo Brymaroo Rodeo Committee. Grounds. Discussion was held in In 1958, a campdraft was held on Easter Saturday 1967 on building campdraft and ever since then, yards, 2 chutes and an the Brymaroo Rodeo & office for the secretary at Campdraft have been an the new rodeo grounds and in January 1968, Easter tradition.
The Weise family dressed up for the Brymaroo Rodeo on April 5, 1969. (Left to Right) Lance, Jimmy, Eric (Dad), Valerie, Vivienne & Norma. - Photo, Valerie Weisethe new grounds were 13th, 1968, the new Rodeo and John Corfe, Chairman Campdraft are still a major named Brymaroo Rodeo Grounds were officially of the Jondaryan Shire attraction at Brymaroo each Grounds. opened by Alick Williams, Council. Easter. This Rodeo and - Valerie Weise Young On Easter Saturday, April Rosalie Shire Councillor
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It’s Youth Week 2022
In honour of Youth Week 2022, Youth Connect has organised a week-long program of activities for young people across the Toowoomba Region. Queensland Youth Week runs from the 1st to 11th April and is an annual celebration of young people between the ages of 12 and 25, to recognise everything they contribute to our community. Toowoomba Regional Councillor James O’Shea said Youth Week was a chance for young people to get together outside of school and learn new skills and have some fun. The week-long campaign is run by the Regional Youth Leaders and is a diverse program which includes sport, photography, and
board games. “The Youth Leaders always go to great lengths to make sure that anyone between the ages of 12 and 25 are welcome,” Cr O’Shea said. For those who are drawn to sporting action they can try their hand at a range of sports, including basketball, soccer and Archery Attack. Youth Leader Wageesha Dodampahala said Archery Attack is a team sport with foam-tipped bows and inflatable obstacles. “It’s an awesome game of tag and teamwork,”
Wageesha said. “If you haven’t played before, definitely give it a go.” For the whole line up of Toowoomba Region
activities for Youth Week 2022, including dates, times and registrations, visit the Council’s Youth Connect website at https://www. tr.qld.gov.au/youthconnect.
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Toowoomba Hospice Mother’s Day high tea
On Wednesday morning 4th May the Toowoomba Hospice will hold its annual Mother’s Day High Tea at Gip’s Restaurant from 9.45am to 11.30am. Enjoy a delicious High Tea with your Mum, Grandmother even your daughter while enjoying guest speaker Maryanne Walsh. Tickets cost $55 per person and includes a multi draw raffle and the infamous ‘Money Boards’, so bring your gold coins! The Toowoomba Hospice is situated in Harristown and has
provided free palliative and respite care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs for over 850 mothers since opening in 2003. For bookings, visit www. toowoombatickets.com.au by close of business Thursday 29th April. For more information contact Amy on 46598500 or via email at events@ toowoombahospice.org.au.
Reminder to pet owners over the Easter Weekend
Darling Downs Vets in Oakey urges pet owners to not feed pets chocolate and other toxic food for animals over the upcoming Easter holidays. Happy Easter! Easter is always a fun time for the family, but can pose some dangers for our pets. It is important to take precautions for your pet to help avoid unwanted, worrying trips to the vet. Here are three of the top threats to your pets over Easter: CHOCOLATE As well as having a high-fat content, chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine. These two stimulants affect the central nervous system and the heart muscles. Even a small amount of chocolate to some cats and dogs can be fatal. If you have seen or suspect your pet has eaten chocolate please call your vet a.s.a.p. RAISINS AND GRAPES These are common ingredients that are found in hot cross buns and can lead to acute kidney failure in dogs. It is important to keep
these ingredients away from your pets. LILIES These are extremely toxic to cats. Easter Lilies along with several of the other varieties of lilies, will easily put your cat into acute kidney failure. It is often fatal, even if your cat takes only a small nibble on one or two petals. It can also happen when your cat grooms lily pollen off their fur or paws. It is best to avoid all Lillies around your cats. - Alex, Darling Downs Vets
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Oakey Show organisers win state awards
President of the Oakey Show Society Judy Byers and former president Denis Janetzki were recognised for their contributions to the local community at the Queensland Show Awards. established many new initiatives. This includes her proposal for a team penning weekend ten years ago, which now attracts up to 125 teams. Ms Byers has also helped The Tavern introduce the junior stewards initiative and has overseen the replacement of several key pieces of infrastructure including a new pavilion, cattle shed and extension of the cattle yards. Former president and winner of the category Denis Janetzki has been a member of the Oakey show since 1972. Mr Janetzki became president of the Oakey Show in 2003. Coming into office when LEFT to RIGHT: Lyndell Neale Darling Downs Sub Chamber President, Denis Janetzki the Society was struggling (Winner), Judith Byers (Runner-up) and Kerrie Robertson Queensland AG Shows with debt, he instigated President. the annual Beef Classic to alleviate financial worries. Mr Janetzki won the collected their award and thirty years. His legacy also includes Outstanding Individual were photographed at the Her roles have spanned launching the show as a Contribution category, with Royal Toowoomba Show. from exhibitor to sponsor major player in rodeos Ms Byers as runner-up. Ms Byers has been to volunteer to now and he supported the They were announced involved with the Oakey executive. introduction of team as winners at the awards Agricultural, Pastoral and She is the current penning into the program. night in Cairns, but Rodeo Society Inc. for over president and has
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Author visits Oakey Library Catching up in Queensland Author Elizabeth Kempster visits the Oakey Library as part of her book tour across the Darling Downs.
Ms Kempster wrote her autobiographical book ‘Memoirs of a Jersey Girl’ as a way to preserve and honour her history for her grandchildren and future generations. ‘Memoirs of a Jersey Girl’ is the first book Ms Kempster has written. She said she was inspired to write this book during the initial Covid lockdown. Ms Kempster was born and raised on her parent’s cattle station on the Channel Island of Jersey. She married her sweetheart at 19-years-old and moved with him to Australia. While on her ‘working holiday honeymoon’ she fell pregnant, and this effectively forever tied her to Australia. She spent decades living on farms throughout Western Australia and South Australia. Ms Kempster then became a single mum of four boys.
She held a pilots licence and was employed by the ABC to fly to remote stations and interview women living there. “I went bankrupt when my son was ill,” she said. “He was in hospital for quite some time and suffered 80 per cent burns to his body.” Ms Kempster said when you’re in that situation you don’t care about anything other than keeping your child alive. Eventually she started a small successful transport business, which she ran until she retired in north Queensland in Charters Towers. “I wouldn’t live anywhere else,” she said. Ms Kempster said her decision to move up north was motivated by her son’s health scare. “One of my sons suffered four strokes within four months,” she said. “He has brain damage.” Ms Kempster said she’s
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There is a constant stream of complaints and stories in every corner of the Condamine electorate of residents being the victims of crime or someone close to them experiencing a criminal offence. In the past six months we have been contacted by people from Oakey, Kingsthorpe, Drayton, Wyreema, Cambooya, Crows Nest, Pittsworth and Westbrook with their accounts of break ins, cars being stolen, and property destruction. The local police are doing the best they can to catch the perpetrators many of whom are juvenile offenders, kids some not even in their teens, breaking into homes, terrifying residents, and wreaking havoc with people’s property. The victims have been happy with the local police officers who have attended and dealt with their cases, they understand they can only do so much. They catch the criminals only to see them walk out the door shortly after because the government is weak on crime. Cars are stolen and then burnt, property is damaged or stolen, and the owners are left to clean up with no responsibility on the offender. The Kingsthorpe community have sought the services of a private neighbourhood patrol service to offer security checks on properties from 7pm to 6am in response to the record crime in the area and the fear the community have for the protection of their loved ones and property. I have previously asked the Minister questions about extra police officers and resources in the Condamine electorate. His answer is always the same, crime is down in the Darling Downs Police District. The Police Commissioner determines the allocation of police resources following a detailed assessment of area growth, community safety concerns and new or emerging issues, all three of these issues are happening in Condamine. I would invite the Minister to tell the victims of criminal offences in this electorate that crime is down and see their reaction to those misguided words.
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Allora Heritage Weekend What to do over Easter? Here’s an idea Definitely Going Ahead Head to Warwick for the Antique Bottle and Collectables Fair.
The only thing changed this year is the date!
Still one of the most popular events on the Allora and Queensland Calendar - running this year on Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th May. Due to Covid restrictions it was decided to postpone the Heritage Weekend from January but it hasn’t deterred exhibitors. Two full days are planned with displays of vintage and veteran cars and trucks, tractors,
antiques, motorcycles and a huge collection of historical machinery. The well-known makes of tractors and trucks will be lining up along with military vehicles, engines and bikes. Always plenty to see and do at the Swap Meet held on both days, with collectors coming from all over Australia. Bush Poets will entertain while you sit around an enjoy lunch.
Admission is $10 per adult with children free. President of the Allora Heritage Weekend Graeme McMillan extends an invitation to spend a weekend in Allora and be amazed by the huge covered arena at the Allora Showgrounds. Camping is available by phoning Merv on 0448 973 286. For further information phone Graeme on 0428 717 623.
Tractors on show at the Allora Heritage Weekend last year.
Well known for displaying and selling anything odd or unusual, the Darling Downs Antique Bottle and Collectables Club has earned quite a reputation over many years of operation. There’ll be plenty on show this year including
rocks, antiques, historic bottles, coins, gem stones, jewellery and much more. The Fair will be held at the Warwick Showgrounds on Friday and Saturday 15th and 16th April from 8.30am until 5pm and on Sunday 17th April until noon.
Admission will be $5 and social distancing will apply. Sites for camping and traders are available and payable to the Show grounds Committee. For all enquiries contact Peter via phone on 0499 372 040 or Dawn on 0412 663 757.
Come to Acland ANZAC Day
Acland ANZAC Day Organiser Merliyn Plant has a message for the community and invites people to come along to this year’s Acland ANZAC Day ceremony. First we had Covid and we all isolated, donned masks got vaccinated and then we opened borders, removed restrictions and got covid anyway. Now we have Japanese encephalitis and we wonder where will it all end. After the droughts we have had major floods and people’s homes and businesses destroyed in what can only be described as a war zone. If our home problems are not enough we watch in horror at the Russia/ Ukraine war. More than ever we thank our Australian personnel for their help and working beside other organisations in flood recovery all the while standing by to keep
Acland ANZAC Day 2019. us safe. This brings me to why one should come to Acland ANZAC day 10am 25th April. It is my hope that all who come may be touched by the ANZAC spirit that is now embedded in our
Australian DNA. That we can find some ANZAC fighting spirit hidden in each of us to get up and survive another day. Lest We Forget. - Merilyn Plant, Acland ANZAC Day Organiser
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Celebrate the Resurrection
Easter
Easterices St Monica's Catholic Church Oakey Serv Palm Sunday Mass APRIL 10 [8.00am]
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Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter
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Isn’t it amazing! Just a couple of days after some nice soaking rain and we see new, green life in what was once dead grass and lawn. What was once dead, lifeless grass, gets transformed and renewed by good soaking rain.
GOOD FRIDAY 9.30am Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Buckland Street Toowoomba EASTER SUNDAY 8.30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Oakey 9.00am St St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Greenwood 9.00am Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Buckland Street, Toowoomba 9.30am St John’s Lutheran Church, Aubigny
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We also see this after a raging bushfire. All seems burnt, just ash and bare trunks, no leaves or any sign of green. We wonder if the bush can recover and will ever return to its former self. And yet after some good rain, new shoots appear. There is life after devastation. Jesus once said: “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain.” A seed of grain has to explode to give up its seed-ness to produce more grain. Even if it is made into bread, it has to be crushed, broken, and then be cooked to be made into bread. For the seed to be useful, it has to die to itself. In this time that we celebrate as Easter, we remember that it was God’s only beloved son who died, who gave up his life on what we call Good Friday. There was the darkness of death in the ground on Holy Saturday and then on Easter Sunday, there was new life. We call this resurrection. Jesus came back to life to give us new life. He overcame the power of death and the grave to give us new life, in this life, but also in the one to come. May you experience this new life as we celebrate Easter this year.
Pastor Ken Schultz St Paul’s Lutheran Church Oakey
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Crows Nest is determined to go ahead with the local show ball to be held on 30 April. This year is the 60th anniversary with the event first being held in 1962. The Show Society is hoping that many past showgirl winners will be
able to attend. If there are any girls who may be interested in representing our Crows Nest community, it’s not too late to enter.
On Sunday we played a Single Stableford on the front nine at Pittsworth with 26 players. The winner was Shane Nicholson with 24 points; runner-up on a count back was Brett McDonald with 22 points. Pins/Approaches: 2, S. Petrie 3, B. Costello,; 4 & 7, S. Nicholson; 5, A. Palmer; 6, H.L.; 8 & ,9 S. Petrie. Long Drives: A
Grade, A. Cherry; B Grade, L. Bartley; Over 60, B. McDonald. Members’ Draw for $20: No. 17, L. Bartley was present; raffles going to I. McDonald and M. Krahenbring. Next week’s game is at Crows Nest: 18 hole 2 Person Ambrose with a 6.30am tee off. Welcome to new member Gary Garthe. - Flynny/ Macca
Competition called for Saturday April 9. Triples: P. Federoff, G. Nash & D. Dreyer vs. M. Hall, R. Stewart & G. Fenton Fours: R. Henry, J. Harrison, I. Hedge & P. Rudken vs. D. Barfield, P. Wolski, P. Boyton & S. Bradford Consolation Singles: B. Lucht vs. A. Jackson (K. Ciesiolka) Sunday April 10. “B”Singles: M. Hall vs. T. Woodham (R. Krause); M. Park vs. G. Nash
(B. Lucht) Sunday May 29. Norm Crosisca Memorial day sponsored by Don Dreyer. C/S Triples mixed or otherwise, 2 x 14 ends. Names on the board please. Barbecue to follow bowls. Sunday June 5. Oakey vs. Peranga at Oakey, midday start. Names on the board please. Barbecue to follow bowls. Bowlers please note that as of May all competition will be called on Saturdays and Sundays on play/sub or forfeit conditions.
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There are two main age categories: Showgirl entrants aged between 18 and 28 (ages are as of August 1, 2023) – either married or single, and Junior Showgirl aged 13 to 17 years. Entrants must live within the Toowoomba Regional Council boundary. Winners are judged on presentation, general knowledge and passion for their community and their agricultural show scene. The Society would also welcome some Rural Ambassador entries. Entrants can be either male or female, aged 20 to under 30 years. Run by Queensland Ag Shows since 2003, the Queensland Rural
Ambassador Awards allow young people to promote Queensland, agriculture, rural communities and show societies, while providing an opportunity for local communities and Ag Shows to recognize, celebrate and develop future leaders of tomorrow. All competitions are an excellent opportunity for self-development, networking within their chosen agricultural fields and for further involvement in their local and state agricultural showing community. For more information, contact Julie Gillies via phone on 0427 716 275 or email at sunsetpark@ sunsetent.com.au.
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program we all know and love. “As we couldn’t hold Summer Tunes earlier this year, we’ve moved the popular event to April and relaunched under the name of Parkland Entertainment. “There’s a great variety of local musicians performing, across a range of genres. “There will be performances from big bands, acoustic musicians, jazz ensembles, harmony groups and much more. You can view the full schedule on the Council’s website at www.tr.qld.gov.au/ parklandentertainment.
Easter Message
Local resident Lloyd Gill offers his thoughts on Easter for readers. The message of the cross ‘if righteousness could is foolishness to those who be gained by being good are perishing, but to us enough then Christ died for who are being saved it is nothing. (Galatians 2:21) the power of God…… we If we could make our preach Christ crucified: a own standards and live to stumbling block to Jews and them then the idea of Christ foolishness to Gentiles (1 dying on the cross is both Corinthians 1:18,23) foolish and perverse, but we The fact that Christians don’t get to make our own celebrate Christ’s death standards, and even when does seem foolish, even we do we still fail to keep perverse, until you them. understand the message of The outcome of our Easter, but when we grasp sinfulness is eternal what happened in that death separation from God. it is life. We need someone who can Man’s struggles to accept pay that price for us, God in that we are sinners, and to His great love and mercy submit our lives to God. gave His Son, to die in your It seems foolish and place. offensive to suggest he is not This is why the cross is his own master, and that he the power of God to those is evil. who are being saved, it is If there is a God who the reason for our joy and created and maintains confidence. all things then we must Not that I was good eventually submit to Him. enough, but Christ who was We think of righteousness perfect gave His life to save in relative terms, that is ‘I am mine. not that bad.’ After Good Friday comes Of course ‘anything really Resurrection Sunday when bad’ is contingent on the Christ, having defeated the standard of the culture at the power of sin and death, rose time. from the grave. But righteousness is not The question before each relative, it is absolute, this of us is, are we willing to too is offensive. surrender…....surrender We want to be our own our idea of righteousness, God, make our own surrender our efforts at standards, but in the presence being righteous, and of God your standards are ultimately surrender our pitifully inadequate. lives to the one who created He is absolutely holy, just all things and because of and righteous, and your best His great grace provides efforts will never be good even the air that you enough. breathe. Elsewhere The Bible says - Lloyd Gill, local resident
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KINDNESS To the Editor, Kindness never goes out of fashion. I would like to give a huge shout out to the very kind couple who stopped along the Kingsthorpe Silverleigh Road on Saturday morning. I was cycling and my back tyre burst, rendering it completely useless. A very kind couple in a
white Subaru who were on their way to Oakey, stopped, picked me up and put my bike in their car and drove me back to my car, which was in the opposite direction to where they were going. I was amiss to not ask their names and I hope that they read this very heartful thanks from one very grateful cyclist. Rosie Vince, Gowrie Junction
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Winner of Ladies’, Marg Haywood 30 pts; runnerup Robyn Drowley. ,Rundowns: Bea Dangerfield, Royce Polzin, Mark Peters, Maurie Cronk, Murray McLeod, Craig Kennedy. Pin shots Men: 4/13, Shane Hughes; 8/17, Craig Kennedy. Approaches: 1/10, Steve Elfverson; 9/18, Royce Polzin. Approaches for Ladies: 1/10, Robyn Drowley; 3/12, Carmel Cover. Members’ draw. No. 96, Trent Peters. Present. Next
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Survey shows high crown Nutrien event explores current rot across southern QLD and future moves
Experts have warned that two wet and high production seasons have masked extensive Fusarium crown rot infection across the southern Queensland grain growing region.
Random surveys conducted throughout northern NSW and southern Queensland identified significant Fusarium Crown Rot inoculum across the region. The surveys, which were part of a five-year Grains Agronomy and Pathology Partnership, showed how 45 per cent of paddocks
surveyed in southern Queensland recorded high levels of infections and 33 per cent recorded moderate levels. Senior Plant Pathologist Dr Steven Simpfendorfer said the disease has had two seasons to build up in paddocks, but has largely remained unrecognised by growers.
“Usually when a paddock has crown rot and the season finishes up dry, the crops will express white heads which is the most common identifier of the disease for growers,” he said. “During the last two seasons, we’ve seen a unique situation because the wet conditions, especially at the end of the season, have prevented infected crops from expressing white heads, so growers may be unaware it’s in their paddocks. “Our survey data has shown that crown rot inoculum has been building up over the last two seasons. “Therefore, it’s crucial growers are being careful with where they sow and what they’re planting. “Especially if they’re planning on growing durum wheat which is very
susceptible to this disease.” Dr Simpfendorfer encouraged growers to test any paddocks that they plan to sow cereal crops in with PREDICTA B, a DNA-based soil testing kit, developed by SARDI, that identifies soil-borne pathogens like crown rot. “It’s so important growers are using this tool to identify crown rot inoculum levels prior to sowing and it’s even more important they follow the correct sampling protocol when using the kit,” Dr Simpfendorfer said. You can access the full PREDICTA B sampling procedure, which requires growers to collect both soil cores with added stubble fragments, from the Crown Analytical Services website. You can access more crown rot management tips from the GRDC website.
Digital is the future of farming The Federal government has announced its commitment to funding digital innovation in the agriculture industry.
Digital innovation is set to drive the next wave of agricultural productivity and is one of the priority areas identified under the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the government released the Digital Foundations for Agriculture Strategy on the 1st April, which is designed to support the uptake of technology in the sector. “A big player in lifting productivity will be digital agriculture,” he said. “There are estimates from the agricultural industry
that the lift in value could be $20 billion each year. “In the 2022-23 Budget we announced $30 million in funding to establish a National Centre for Digital Agriculture and to support our eight regional Innovation Hubs to lift the uptake of digital technology. Mr Littleproud said the strategy sets out five focus areas for collective action by governments, industry and the research community. He said the new National Centre aims to overcome the barriers of technology on farms and will work
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Farmers and graziers were given updates on a wide range of topics when Nutrien Ag Solutions hosted a livestock and agronomy afternoon at the Allora Sports Club on Thursday.
When he spoke at the Allora event, Nutrien Ag Solutions Category Manager Jonathan Horrigan was lamenting the delays in acquiring equipment over the last couple of years. Nutrien drew speakers from a wide area. Sarah Halleen, an animal production specialist gave cattle and sheep producers a rundown on the use of feed supplements, emphasising the importance of nutrition for stock. The Northern Regional Sales Manager for Datamars Livestock, Rob Doro, gave an update on the range of products currently available from the global company. Mr Doro explained how harnessing data would help primary producers make more sense of what they do and often enable them to find better ways to do it. One of the products that garnered the attention of those in attendance was a remote walk over weighing system for cattle. These units are based on cattle crossing scales as they enter a fenced area to seek water, with the weight able to be seen remotely from the farm office or homestead. On the crop front, Hugh Reardon-Smith from Nutrien Ag Solutions at Pittsworth addressed current issues as
a result of recent climatic conditions and the world scene. Mr Reardon-Smith said sunflower prices could be expected to increase massively as a result of crops in Ukraine being decimated. He also pointed out how important soil testing would be with the soaring price of fertiliser at present. During the last twelve months, the cost of fertiliser is reported to have risen by more than of 240 per cent. The afternoon included Nutrien finance team member Alex Morison who outlined options for funding which supplemented bank finance. Nutrien Ag Solutions National Animal Health Training Manager David Homer discussed various aspects of the use of drenches and vaccines. Mr Homer pointed to the expanding resistance problem with drenches. He suggested that cattle producers consider using a combination of drenches, such as oral and pour-on to overcome the resistance issue.
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Meet Ground Crewman Trooper Campos Get to know Trooper Vinicius Machado Campos who works as part of the Aviation Ground Crew at Swartz Barracks.
Ground Crewman for Swartz Barracks Trooper Campos. - Photo, Bradley Richardson
Aviation Ground Crew members are part of the Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAvn) and they are a key element in providing the Army with its mobility and dedicated aerial reconnaissance. They provide mobility for troops and equipment in the battle zone, as well as conducting specialist armed reconnaissance, firepower support, surveillance, in a combined, joint, or inter-agency environment. Mr Campos was born in Brazil and decided to move to Australia during his travels across the world. “I decided to make Australia home in 2008,” he said. “Initially I searched for an officer role for a day job, but then I thought I would try my hand at joining the Australian Army. “After researching roles I found interest in the work with Army aviation. “I started at Kapooka for basic training in 2020. “Then I moved to Wodonga and Puckapunyal to complete an Army training courses. “Once that was done I made my way to enter AAvnTC in 2021.” Mr Campos said he was inspired to join the army
because of his father. “My dad served in the Brazilian Air Force for many years and later became a policeman until his retirement. “I’ve always looked up to my dad as a great role model in everything he did and hoped to follow his steps.” Mr Campos said a piece of advice he would give to his younger self would be to join the Army young. “I wished I had joined the military in my early age,” he said. Mr Campos said what he loves most about his job is the feeling of purpose it gives him. “I love my job because it gives me a feeling that I am contributing to a larger purpose,” he said. “Helping others is a great pleasure. “I find being in the Army a very fulling job. “I am currently living away from home which is not always easy, so on my weekends I spend as much time as I can with family and friends enjoying life. “I also love taking my daughter on adventures. “My hobbies are running and playing tennis.” Mr Campos said the best part about his job is getting to meet people from different backgrounds who
have different experiences. “I also do enjoy the opportunity to be at the gym and get paid to do it at the same time.” Mr Campos explains the current task he’s working on. “I have been tasked to support the AAvnTC ICT division overseeing the delivery of end-toend service desk and management of software licences provision,” he said. “The task encompasses the management of supply and delivery of all IT equipment available to AAvnTC. “Not only this, also integrating with all day-to-day operational requirements to maintain the functionality and integrity of the IT network and service functions.” Mr Campos said he wanted to thank Mr Tony Keenan and Sergeant Drew Davies with whom he’s collaborated on several IT projects. “My latest task with the AAvnTC ICT department allowed me to develop additional skills. “Without the leadership of Mr Tony Keenan and Sergeant Drew Davies it would not been possible otherwise. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to work on this project.”
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Oakey Scouts go hiking and shoot arrows Oakey Scouts have had an eventful last few weeks climbing Kingsthorpe Mountain and trying their hand at archery.
On 13th March, the Scouts were taught correct and safe use of a bow at the Region campsite Wirraglen. Then on the 23rd March,
Scouts and one Joey climbed Kingsthorpe Mountain to watch the sunset in honour of completing their first term of Scouting for 2022. Oakey Scouts thanked
all the parents for their dedication to their children. “Well done Scouts and Joey,” they said. “So many adventures lay ahead.”
Scouts and a Joey walking up to the mountain summit.
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The Oakey Scouts and Joey group getting their photo taken at the top of Kingsthorpe Mountain.
Free parking in Toowoomba CBD not ending everywhere
As free on-street and half price off-street parking in the Toowoomba CBD came to an end on the 2nd April, the Council began implementing Smart Parking technology. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) are preparing to launch the new system by mid-year. TRC Infrastructure Committee portfolio lead Cr Melissa Taylor said the Council will soon begin removing parking meters in preparation for the Smart Parking rollout. “During March we made
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meters will be progressively removed to make way for the installation of the new meters in the coming weeks. “In the areas where single bay meters are in place, these parking spaces will continue to be free over the coming weeks until new parking meters become operational, however time limits will still apply. “When Smart Parking is up and running, motorists will be able to use an app on their phone to easily find available carparks and have more payment options, including contactless payment. “For customers who choose not to download the app, our existing payment methods will still be available. “Another key function of the new technology will be for app users to receive notifications before parking time and /or payment limits are reached to enable them to better understand and manage their parking.” Regular paid parking arrangements commenced on Monday. For more information contact Council on 131 872.
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