JUNIOR BEARS WIN RAFFLE FUNDS

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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 the Bernborough Tavern every Saturday afternoon at 1.30pm, when people who have purchased raffle tickets get the chance to win a prize.

Raffle coordinator John Webster (left) and Bernborough Tavern owner Michael Carpenter (right) presenting Oakey Junior Bears president Adam Altadonna with the Community Chest Raffle proceeds.

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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.

Popularity of the sports days remained.

On November 3rd, 1956, a sports day, aiding funds for the Brymaroo Hall, was held at a new location, “Austral Park” which was owned by Alex Morrison.

It was about 3 kilometres west of the current location of the Brymaroo Rodeo Grounds.

In 1958, a campdraft was held on Easter Saturday and ever since then, the Brymaroo Rodeo & Campdraft have been an Easter tradition. In 1965, Alex Morrison sold “Austral Park” resulting in the last campdraft and rodeo being held at that location on March 25th, 1967. Meanwhile, on December 13th, 1966, a meeting was held in the Brymaroo Public Hall to form a committee which was to be called Brymaroo and District Rodeo Committee. Discussion was held in 1967 on building campdraft yards, 2 chutes and an office for the secretary at the new rodeo grounds and in January 1968, the new grounds were named Brymaroo Rodeo Grounds.

On Easter Saturday, April

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 Weise-

13th, 1968, the new Rodeo Grounds were officially opened by Alick Williams, Rosalie Shire Councillor and John Corfe, Chairman of the Jondaryan Shire Council.

This Rodeo and Campdraft are still a major attraction at Brymaroo each Easter.

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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

In honour of Youth Week 2022, Youth Connect has organised a week-long program of activities for young people across the Toowoomba Region.

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.

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 provided free palliative Tea with your Mum, and respite care based on Grandmother even your mutual respect, trust and daughter while enjoying individual needs for over guest speaker Maryanne 850 mothers since opening Walsh. in 2003.

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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