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Over the weekend a number of local residents competed and placed at regional judging at the Allora Showgrounds ahead of the 2022 Ekka.

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Winners Patrick Little, Taylor McHugh and Georgia Mailman with Judges Kelly Skillington and Lyndy Neale.

Representing Oakey State High School in the 15 and Under 25 years (15-24 years) Stud Cattle Young Judges, Georgia Mailman

placed 1st, Taylor McHugh placed 2nd and Patrick Little placed 3rd.

Loretta Voll of Goombungee-Haden Show

won the Dark Rich Fruit Cake category.

Loretta was not able to attend on the day, however she will be representing

the Darling Downs at the Queensland finals.

The dates are still to be confirmed for 2022 finals.

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Students wear PJ’s for winter appeal

Students from St Monica’s Catholic Primary School in Oakey banded together to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.

Last Thursday students wore their pyjamas to school to support the Winter Appeal and donated gold coins for the cause.

The students raised

$200 in total, which will go towards tinned foods, blankets, socks, gloves and beanies and will go towards people who are doing it tough during the winter months.

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Councillors coming to Kingsthorpe

On 17th June, Councillors Geoff McDonald and Kerry Shine will be visiting Kingsthorpe as part of the Toowoomba Regional Council Regional Visits program.

This is an opportunity for community members to discuss ideas for their local area, such as culture, arts, sporting, economic, tourism or raise points of concern, directly with Councillors.

The Councillors will be available for appointments with

groups or individuals from 9am and bookings can be made by contacting 131 872.

The event will be held at Kingsthorpe War Memorial Hall and light refreshments will be available.

For more information about the event, visit www. tr.qld.gov.au/events.

All of region’s dams re-open

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has re-opened the region’s major dams, Cooby (Loveday Cove) and Cressbrook for recreation activities after wet weather.

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Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the public could now access all three dams after Council crews completed operational clean-up of debris, preparation of signage and water quality testing.

“Cooby and Cressbrook are open to allow secondary contact activities such as fishing and boating,” he said.

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“The water quality in these dams remains poor due to recent inflows and visitors should keep contact with the water to a minimum.

“Swimming is never permitted at any of our dams and children in particular must stay clear of the water.

“Perseverance Dam is open to approved user groups for all water activities including primary contact activities.

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Queenslanders will receive a $175 Cost of Living Rebate on their next power bill, which will cost the state government $385 million.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said rising fuel and grocery prices were taking a toll especially on those with low incomes.

“People are having to make difficult choices including going without,” the Premier said.

“In February, we announced households would receive $50 off their power bills later this year because Queenslanders own their power assets – the generators, the transmission and the distribution.

“With wholesale prices going up due to global instability, we have moved to raise it to $175 because we know the pressure Queenslanders face.

“Electricity providers will automatically apply the credit, so Queenslanders don’t have to apply.”

Minister for Energy, Hydrogen and Renewables Mick de Brenni said the Queensland Government was also investing more than $2 billion to supercharge renewable energy supply and

significant battery storage to produce cheaper, cleaner energy but has gone it alone for years.

“The Australian Energy Regulator has this morning pointed out a combination of high peak demand and the impact of the invasion of Ukraine on gas prices have together resulted in a forecast increase in power bills of over 11 per cent,” he said.

“We’re working hard to keep downward pressure on prices because every dollar counts right now for Queensland households.”

Free workshop at Oakey RSL

On Wednesday 22nd June, the Oakey RSL will be hosting a free community workshop - Cooperative Conversations by Ian Plowman.

Mr Plowman has over thirty years’ experience as an organisational psychologist, social researcher and consultant, where he has worked with corporations, boards, senior management teams, field workers, farmer organisations, fishermen’s co-ops, community groups, and indigenous communities.

He will be teaching the skills of engaging in constructive dialogue.

The benefits of the workshop, Cooperative Conversations, is to help people learn how to

contribute willingly, listen respectfully, consider deeply, understand empathetically, think creatively, decide wisely and act confidently.

Mr Plowman said you can apply these skills when it comes to planning, executive meetings, team building, innovation incubators, conflict resolution, community consultation and conference design.

“The tools are easy to learn and apply, are also great fun, engaging all participants equally in a dance of ideas,” he

said.

“They remove any contest of personalities, so conversations become simultaneously a teambuilding exercise and an innovation incubator, thereby bringing joy to the workplace.”

Bookings are essential due to space, so RSVP by Wednesday 15th June on 131 872.

There will also be offerings in Clifton on 21st June 8.30am to noon, Pittsworth, on 22nd June 1.30pm to 5pm, Westbrook on 23rd June 8.30am to midday.

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Big win for Oakey at Darling Downs Sub Chamber event Continued from page 1.

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(Left to right) Taylor McHugh and Georgia Mailman representing Oakey State High School in the Stud Cattle Young Judges with judges Kelly Skillington and Lyndy Neale.

Vaccination requirements eased for hospital visitors

The State Government announced on 30th May that Queenslanders who have not been vaccinated can now visit the State’s public and private hospitals.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the further easing of restrictions was possible because of Queensland’s strong health response.

“As Queensland moves to living with COVID, we can now take the next step in easing restrictions,” the Minister said.

“The acting Chief Health Officer has advised that the vaccination mandate for hospital visitors is no longer necessary to respond to the spread of COVID-19.

“The limit on visitors will also be removed, however hospitals will continue to manage visitor numbers locally.

“The requirement to collect contact information for all visitors has also been eased.

“Easing these restrictions will also allow staff currently performing concierge duties to be retasked to support delivery of more critical hospital services.

“Throughout the pandemic we’ve followed the health advice and we continue to do so.”

Limitations on entry to vulnerable settings for diagnosed persons and close contacts will continue to operate for visitors.

Masks will still be required when visiting health facilities.

Joan (last name unknown) who judged the Dark Rich Fruit Cake category photographed with Lyndy Neale, President of the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Shows.

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Guinness World Record achieved at FarmFest

Since its inception in 1975, FarmFest was held in September until 1993 when it was brought forward to June and replaced by the Ag-Show at the Toowoomba Showgrounds in September.

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Marathon horse rider Ken Nothdurft rode his way into the Guinness Book of Records at the 11th Farmfest on September 4, 1985 in front of a huge crowd at the site at Kingsthorpe.

The 36 years old Commonwealth Bank employee was greeted by a rousing reception as he passed the old record of 101 hours on horseback round 11 o’clock that morning.

He continued riding until 10.30pm that night after riding for 112 and a half hours.

Effectively breaking the

previous record by 11 and a half hours.

During the marathon ride around a 2 km circuit of the Farmfest site, Ken used 20 horses, mainly Appaloosas and Arabs from the stud at Yalangur owned by him and his brother.

He also had more than 50 people ride beside him at different times to keep him company and also tend his horses.

It wasn’t until 13 months later that Ken finally saw official confirmation of his world record in the 1987 Guinness Book of Record2.

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Oakey students place at Cooyar Show

On Saturday 28th May, Oakey State High School students Georgia Mailman and Tayla McHugh excelled in the young judges category at the Cooyar Show and placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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Another major project will soon get underway after Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) accepted a project tender to expand the Toowoomba landfill site to meet future growth and waste disposal needs of the Region. said the Bedford Street site was a landfill site for large commercial customers and was the primary place that TRC contractors dispose of domestic wheelie bin waste.

“The Toowoomba Waste Management Centre is an important site in that

almost all kerb-collected wheelie bin waste in and around Toowoomba is disposed at Bedford Street,” she said.

“Some years ago, TRC identified vertical expansion above existing and completed landfill cells as the most costeffective and efficient method to meet our more immediate waste disposal needs and for compliance with environmental requirements.

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“This is the second stage of the expansion plan of the Bedford Street site.

“Expansion to the west of the existing landfilling operation at the site has the potential to extend the life of the facility by more than 50 years.

“Maximising landfill space by vertical expansion and extension on site to the west is far cheaper than establishing landfilling operations at a new landfill site and offers better environmental safeguards.”

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They are in force from 7am to 9am and from 2pm to 4pm, while some school speed zones are enforced all day from 7am to 4pm.

Senior Constable Belinda Elks said when driving within a school zone, keep

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“Children can be impulsive, unpredictable and inexperienced which is why motorists need to be alert and take caution in the vicinity of schools,” she said.

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TRC launches Indigenous St Monica’s and Jondaryan SS choirs’ compete at Dalby Corporate Uniform

As part of National Reconciliation Week, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has launched its first ever Indigenous Corporate Uniform.

Mayor Paul Antonio said he was proud to be involved in the launch.

“Council is committed to developing a culturally safe, healthy and productive workforce which acknowledges the original peoples of these lands,” the Mayor said.

“It’s important to recognise the invaluable contributions, experiences and insights that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made, not only to our organisation, but to the wider community.

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TRC CEO Brian Pidgeon said the artwork was designed by Council employee Dean McIntosh.

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“Dean’s a proud Goomeroi man from South West Queensland who was taught to paint by his grandmother and uncles.

“Dean’s two designs each tell stories about Council’s ‘Rich Traditions and Bold Ambitions’ – one explores the theme of connection and the other teaching pathways.

“It looks wonderful and I’m pleased to see our staff wearing our Indigenous uniforms with pride.

“To ensure staff know the Indigenous stories behind the shirt and artwork, on each shirt you’ll find information relating to the artist, the artwork and a message from me around the importance of reconciliation in Council.

“Thank you to all staff who were involved in the planning and design process.

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On 1st June, St Monica’s Catholic Primary School and Jondaryan State School travelled to compete in the Dalby Choir Eisteddfod.

St Monica students received two 2nd places and a highly commended for their performances at the event.

“We are all so proud of your achievement,” the school said.

“A big thank you to Mrs Hughes and Mrs Malone for your work with the group.

“And also to the parents who were able to come and support the students.

“A wonderful day was had by all.”

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Two Jondaryan State School choir members proudly showing off their awards.

Local member Pat Weir demands cheaper energy

State Member for Condamine Pat Weir said he spoke to various media outlets in Brisbane last Friday to get the message across to the Palaszczuk Government that they need to take immediate action on soaring energy prices.

“I am calling on the Palaszczuk Government to immediately issue a direction to the government’s energy generators to force them to cease their over-bidding practices on the wholesale energy market,” Mr Weir said.

“There is evidence the state-owned energy generators are overbidding on the market which is further driving up prices,” he said.

“This is putting upward pressure on the energy bills of Queenslanders at a time when cost of living pressures continue to rise.

Mr Weir said it is the Palaszczuk Government that reaps the profits of this

over-bidding which props up the State Budget.

“How does Queensland have the highest energy prices in the country, yet we are a coal and gas powerhouse?

“We’re not short of coal, but we’ve got the most expensive wholesale price in the country.

Mr Weir said the two shareholding Ministers for the energy generators are Treasurer Cameron Dick and Energy Minister Mick de Brenni.

“Why haven’t the Ministers already issued this direction?,” he said.

“The government has previously issued a direction to the generators, and it’s time for another

direction to be issued now.”

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has denied that state-owned generators Stanwell Corporation and C S Energy have been price gouging on the National Electricity Market.

“Publicly owned generators bid to cover generation costs,” he said.

“Any revenues above costs are given back to Queenslanders through Asset Ownership Dividends.”

The State Government has committed to granting households a one-off $175 rebate on power bills to help combat increasing cost of living, however businesses were not listed in the rebate.

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performances; singing Dancing in the Street and I Love the Mountains.

The judges said they thought the song selections were excellent and that they were a bright, focussed group.

“Very well-prepared and excellent dictation,” the judges wrote.

Jondaryan State School students were then treated with a picnic and some play time at a nearby park.

“Our whole school choir did a wonderful job at the Dalby Eisteddfod,” the school said.

“Thank you to Mrs D for all your hard work, and to St Monica’s for sharing the bus ride with us!”

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Not too late to apply for QLD export awards The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) has signed on as media partner for the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2022.

Now in its 32nd year, the annual awards celebrate the many Queensland companies trading internationally.

The Oakey Champion, along with sister publications The Clifton Courier, Pittsworth Sentinel, Allora Advertiser and On Our Selection News, are members of QCPA. The Awards recognise the businesses behind Queensland’s $100 billion export industry and elevate category winners above their competitors through

14 different categories with an overall winner also announced.

In a changing and challenging global environment in recent years, it has become more important than ever for leading Queensland companies to identify new markets and ways in which to meet international demand for the best our state has to offer.

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The local network of Christian leaders oversees this and it often promotes local areas of need.

Because the day was the start of both Unity Week and Reconciliation Week, the message challenged us to reflect on our love for each other and how God’s love can support our purpose in life.

A big ‘thank-you’ to all who contributed in any way.

It was truly wonderful to be part of such a large congregation for a Sunday Service.

The music and hymn singing were inspirational.

It was also the end of Chappy Week so it was a privilege to have our local school chaplain and members of the Chaplaincy Committee

Southern Queensland

Host St. Augustine’s Ladies Guild

with us to share in presentation.

So often we hear about the negativity of what is happening with our youth.

On this occasion it was wonderful to hear about so many local people who are working behind the scenes to engage the young people in our community in so many positive ways.

The needs are great but there is much to be grateful for, too.

Prayers are being answered.

The morning was made complete by being able to meet over a very special morning tea provided by our Guild members.

Thank you all for making this such a very special occasion.

- June Evans, Anglican Church

State Budget to give more money to Koala conservation

The 2022 State Budget will allocate almost $40 million to help protect Queensland’s native animals, including koalas at risk across the south-east.

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said $24.6 million will support the further implementation of the State Government’s South East Queensland Koala Strategy 2020-2025.

“Koalas are one of Queensland’s most loved native species,” the Treasurer said.

“In the south-east we’re fortunate to have the highest concentration of koalas in our state, but they now face a number of key threats.”

Minister for the Environment Meaghan Scanlon said koalas remain an integral part of Queensland’s natural environment and lifestyle.

“In addition to the significant expansion of koala habitat restoration programs, the Palaszczuk Government will target funding towards reducing the threat to koalas in identified hotspots,” Ms Scanlon said.

“Funding will also go towards the development of a sighting app.

“This will allow communities to collect important data on our koala populations.

“This budget will also invest in ongoing scientific research to protect koalas,

and to develop solutions that will support onground conservation projects.”

Mr Dick said $14.7 million will also be invested to support Queensland’s Threatened Species Program, which assesses, protects and recovers Queensland species most at risk of extinction.

“Queensland is recognised internationally for its enormous global biodiversity, being home to thousands of species of national and global significance,” he said.

“Unfortunately there are currently 1026 species (243 animals and 783 plants) listed as threatened under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act.” Ms Scanlon said recovery programs are crucial for managing and conserving threatened species, but they rely on a coordinated response to be delivered effectively.

“We’ll be providing additional support to Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers, community groups, non-government organisations, land managers, and the research community,” Ms Scanlon said.

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On Thursday 2nd June, the Sporters finally got a game of golf in, the winner being Peter Flynn with 24 points.

Today, 8th June, the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the first round of International Bowl.

Sunday 5th June was meant to be the Monthly Medal but due to lack of numbers, members who played for a free game of golf, played an 18 hole Stableford which was won

by Alan De Ross with 34 points.

Pin on No. 3 and No. 12 was won by Andrew King.

Due to lack of nominations for the Men’s Foursomes to be played on Sunday 12th June it has been decided to cancel them for 2022.

On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June, the members will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the June Monthly Medal.

On Sunday 19th June is our Open Carnival.

Please call 0437 185 818 for a time.

- Marlene Deans Secretary

On Sunday 5th June we played at Goombungee and played a Single Stableford on the front nine.

The winner on 27 points was Jay Sharpe and the runner-up was Wade Bostock on 24 points.

Pins/Approaches: 1 and 3, A Krahenbring; 2, D. Harvey; 4, B. Costello; 5 and 8, M. Krahenbring; 6 and 9, A. Palmer; 7, A. Cherry.

Long Drives: A Grade, B. Costello; B Grade, J. Lipp; Over 60, P. Morgan.

Members’ Draw number 50, Mark Lorrimer for $25

and was not present.

Raffles going to 111.,Paul Jones and 169, Dylan Harvey.

Next week’s game 12th of June is a 4BBB Stableford on the back nine with a 7am tee off.

As we are not sure whether the Oakey Golf Course will be open, we may be at Goombungee again.

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Goat production and Have your say on the slaughter on the rise feral deer strategy Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a new strategy for dealing with the impacts of feral deer.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said feral deer numbers are growing and posing an increasing threat to biodiversity, agriculture and public safety.

“Under the new strategy, we aim to make feral local government Toowoomba Region. deer management more for “There’s big population effective through partner- biosecurity planning and ships and planning,” he said. encourages a coordinated of wild deers in Drayton Wellcamp, mostly “Because they’re so approach to managing feral and around Cherry Creek,” he mobile, deer graze across deer.

“We know that different said. large areas and control Feral deer are restricted efforts are most effective stakeholders have different so we’re invasive animals under the when conducted viewpoints, cooperatively with other seeking as much feedback Biosecurity Act 2014.

Part of the strategy review land managers and local as possible through public consultation to further refine is to update it to reflect the groups. current legislation.

“The draft strategy sets the strategy.”

Biosecurity expert from You can have your say at out the goals and objectives Queensland daf.engagementhub.com.au or for stakeholders to help Southern (SQL) Jim getinvolved.qld.gov.au. them better understand their Landscapes O’Sullivan said feral deer Consultation is open until responsibilities.

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Preparations for Carnival of Flowers Float begin!

The Oakey Chamber of Commerce is calling on the community to help build Oakey’s Float for this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Parade.

Float Organiser Zoe Grainger said donations are needed to help purchase materials for the float, including potting mix and fertilisers for the plants.

“We are in need of volunteers,” she said.

“People are also more than welcome to participate with us on the day.

“We also need a shed to keep our float while we work on it, and possibly arrange some long-term storage.

“If you would like to donate, we would ask that you send a pdf logo of your business to the email below so we can add to our banner for advertising and sponsorship.

Ms Grainger said building the float and entering it into the parade is the perfect opportunity to showcase our quirky town.

“It’s also a free advertising opportunity as the parade is televised on different media outlets across the country.

“Not only is it televised, but it attracts over 350,000 people to the area over the three week carnival period.

“This is a chance to draw more money and funding to the town.

“It’s a chance to grow our town, boost our businesses and create more jobs.

“We were the only rural

Mobile women’s health clinics touring region

Darling Downs Health is doing another round stops throughout the region to rural locations to provide free and confidential consultations.

The mobile women’s health nurses offer a range of services, including cervical screening tests, breast awareness, sexual health testing and advice for issues such as continence, menopause, family planning, contraception and general wellbeing.

Nurses will be visiting

a wide range of towns, including Oakey, Clifton, Dalby, Chinchilla and Pittsworth.

Nurses will be coming to Oakey Hospital on the 29th June.

If you would like to attend the Oakey clinic, make sure to call 4691 4888 to book your appointment.

Goombungee Golf Club Results

Thursday 2nd June, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Winner was Errol Hartman with 37 points.

Approaches: Men 1/10, Phil Cass; 4/13, Greg Schull and Garry Shea; 9/18, Errol Hartman.

Ladies’ Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Winner for Ladies was Robyn Drowley 30 points.

Approaches: Ladies 2/11, Janette Cooper; 3/12, Janette Cooper; 9/18, not won. ​Sunday 5th June, Single Stroke, Burstow’s Day. Winners: Men, Nathan Bonney 69 net; Runnerup, Graham Elton (ocb); Ladies, Ann Cass 83 net; Runner-up, Val Drowley.

Best gross Men, Matty Burgess 70; Ladies, Ann

Cass 85.

Rundown: David Cass, Matty Burgess, Greg Schull, Nino Capuzzo, Dan Darlington.

Pin shots: Men, 4/13, Trent Peters; 8/17, Murray McLeod.

Approaches: Men, 2/11, David Cass; 6/15, Matty Burgess; Ladies, 6/15, Ann Cass.

Members’ draw. No. 149, Tim Squires, not present, so next week, $15.

THIS WEEK Thursday 9th June, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Ladies’ Single Stroke for a Club Trophy, Round 2 Club Championships.

Sunday 12th June, Two Person Ambrose for Col and Steven Jenkins’ Trophy.

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community outside of Toowoomba City to enter the parade and we won third place last year.”

Ms Grainger said she is passionate about Oakey and sees the potential it has for economical, environmental and educational growth.

“The continued growth of this amazing community we have ensures we are giving ourselves the platform needed to expand into the future.”

This year Oakey State High School’s agriculture department, headed by Debbie Goudie, has offered to grow fifty per cent of the plants for the float.

More details will be revealed about the Float’s progress in the lead up to the Carnival of Flowers in September.

If you would like to offer assistance towards building the float, text or call Zoe Grainger on 0434 408 291.

For more information, email grainger24@gmail.com or message them via the Oakey Carnival of Flowers Facebook page.

New Crows Nest service station

A service station, at the corner of the New England Highway and Albert Street in Crows Nest, has been approved by consent between the parties in an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court.

Toowoomba Regional part of the site.

Council (TRC) Planning “Flood experts from and Development both Council and the Committee Chair Cr Megan developer agreed that the O’Hara Sullivan said the development ‘provides application was lodged flood immunity to above with Council in 2017 and the Defined Flood Event refused in 2020 due to and is demonstrated to concerns regarding flood be flood immune in each and water quality impacts. of the 1% AEP event (1 in “During the appeal 100 flood), January 2011 process, the development event, 1% AEP plus climate was removed from lowchange event, as well as the lying land at the west 0.5% AEP (1 in 200 flood)’.” of the site and potential The creek beside the flooding and water quality service station will be impacts were thoroughly restored to a more natural investigated,” she said. form, and designed to “As a result of this work, support endemic fish, the approved service along with new riparian station is now on higher plantings to stabilise the ground at the north-east banks.

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Results for 4th June competition: Champion Pairs: W. Patterson and R. Stewart defeated M. Hall and A. Jackson, V. Rush and G. Fenton defeated D. Barfield, J. Harrison and P. Maker and P. Rudken defeated P. Wolski and S. Bradford.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Raffle proceeds go to Landcare Bernborough Tavern’s community Chest Raffle program awarded Oakey Landcare with this month’s proceeds.

Oakey Landcare received $515 from proceeds during May. Landcare member Paul Green said the money would go towards the upkeep on equipment used to water their habitat sites.

“We do get a lot of funding through grants, but they stipulate what you can use the money for,” he said.

“There are no grants available that help you with equipment maintenance and running costs.”

Mr Green said because of the recent wet weather members haven’t had to water them much.

“It’s not just the water costs, but the cost of fuel to run the machinery.”

Fellow member Di Meredith said Landcare

will have a stall at the upcoming Lions Sunday Market on 19th June.

Community Chest Raffle Coordinator John Webster invites everyone to come along each Saturday afternoon to the

Bernborough Tavern.

“This raffle is all about raising money and putting it directly back into the Oakey community,” he said.

The raffle is drawn weekly from 1.30pm.

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Ergon Energy Network (EEN) is reminding residents in the region, especially the Southern Downs, to be careful of fallen trees and debris caused by recent storms and strong winds.

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Oakey Community Day and ‘Amazing Race’ On June 29th, everyone is welcome to come along to the Oakey Skatepark between 10.00am-12.00pm for a free community day, with an ‘Amazing Race’ afterwards.

There will be a free BBQ, hot soup, tea and coffee, snow cones, face painting, music workshops and market stalls!

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Education Minister Grace Grace (below) has announced that international travel restrictions no longer apply for state school students, teachers, and department staff.

“Following discussions with my Director General, I welcome the news that schools have been advised that all international travel restrictions have been lifted with immediate effect,” Ms Grace said.

“I know the safety of students and staff is the highest priority for the department, and various restrictions have been in place since the pandemic started in 2020 due to the closure of international borders.

“Since the Australian border reopened the department has been working through several issues related to travel, including insurance changes, so that restrictions could safely be lifted.

“In that time, schools have been able to seek exemptions for specific trips.

“I look forward to seeing Queensland students representing our fantastic state around the world once again.”

A closed road in Stanthorpe due to a fallen tree landing on a powerline.

EEN Senior Corporate Communications Advisor Emma Oliveri said over the last couple of weeks, severe weather has caused extensive damage to the electricity network and cut power to around 6,500 customers.

“We’ve had a few media enquiries about stormrelated outages on the Southern Downs today, but I thought I’d share some photos and information more broadly because the issue of falling trees and branches bringing down powerlines is a risk in any areas where the ground

is already saturated and strong winds develop,” she said.

“If people see fallen powerlines they should stay well away and report this life-threatening hazard to emergency services on 000 or call Ergon on 13 16 70.

“We are keeping a close eye on weather warnings and are urging people in affected areas to be prepared for power interruptions and look out for fallen powerlines, which can be hidden in tree branches and other storm debris.”

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Come along to the Community Rooms on level 3 of the Toowoomba Library where they will be running two free weekly sessions. The first round commencing on Tuesday 28th June and the second on Wednesday 27th July.

The sessions are open to people ages 12-25 years.

Visit https://bit.ly/3sUBncz.

Need to talk?

PCYC Oakey Connect service is available for local young people.

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