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With a little over a week to go until the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Floral Parade, the small but hard working group of volunteers, alongside a team of Oakey State High School students, is close to completing the frame of the Oakey community float with only the flowers and decorations left to create.

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Legacy Week Community spirit on display

The Oakey community showed its support for Defence Force veterans and their families by buying badges and donating funds as part of Legacy Week, held from August 29 to September 4.

Defence Force veterans Tara Duffy and Karen Roebuck sell Legacy badges in Oakey last week to raise funds to support the families of veterans.

Legacy Week has been running since the 1940s and is the organisation’s major fundraising appeal

for the year.

For more information go to: www.legacy.com.au/ legacy-week/

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Continued from page 1 The float is the culmination of months of hard work, dedication and ingenuity from volunteers and students who worked to create a concept and frame that was both representative of Oakey and could be easily transported into Toowoomba.

Coordinator Zoe Grainger said with the horse sculpture now in place, the float just needs the live and hand-crafted flowers.

“Along with the high school’s ag plot, we’ve been growing about 500 plants from seeds,” she said.

“Now it’s time to pot them up and transport the float to Toowoomba before putting the decorations on.”

With no initial blueprints for the design, Ms Grainger said the volunteers and students problem-solved solutions and often changed the look of the float to suit the requirements of the Carnival organisers.

Oakey State High School automotive students who helped to construct the frame of the float included Bernard, Riley, Nic, Jayden and William.

“We had a few curve balls thrown at us along the way, but we always found a solution,” she said.

Ms Grainger encouraged

all local residents to go to the parade on Saturday, September 18 to cheer on the Oakey float.

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The appointment of Queensland, as an observer Services Committee routines and/or for leisure Marcel Govers, Wendy to the voluntary advisory portfolio leader and pursuits to improve their McNamara, Kylie Jeffrey and committee.

RAPTAC chair Cr Melissa health and well-being,” Cr The new appointees will Taylor welcomed the new Tony Platz was approved at Taylor said.

Council’s August Ordinary join continuing members appointments.

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“I look forward to contributes ideas around Council also approved Queensland), Tracy Kolbe- drawing on the new public transport, which the appointment of Alexander (USQ), Chris committee members’ ideas informs Council’s Todd Rohl about ways to encourage discussions with the state Andrew Demack, Director Reynolds, residents to government, relevant public of Advocacy at Bicycle (Toowoomba Chamber of more Commerce) and Bruce Steele. incorporate walking and/ transport operators and TRC Infrastructure or cycling into their daily interested user groups.”

Around the Each year we conduct bushfire hazard reduction activities to keep our residents, visitors and wildlife safe. You might think bushfire management just involves hazard reduction burns in our parks, bushland and trails, but we can reduce hazards in lots of different ways. In 2021, we’ve undertaken the following bushfire mitigation activities: • development of fire trails in Millmerran and Crows Nest areas • upgrade of fire trails in Jubilee and McKnight Parks • replacement of infrastructure at Cressbrook and Perseverance Dams • facilitating hazard reduction burns on our land in Millmerran and Crows Nest • manual hazard reduction (slashing and vegetation management) and • community bushfire awareness activities in Toowoomba and Millmerran.

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First step towards Inland Three teens with knife Rail works in local region rob pizza delivery driver

The Border to Gowrie section of the Inland Rail is now one step closer to beginning construction with Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) signing an agreement with Brisbane-based joint venture for civil works component of the project.

BHQ Joint Venture (BHQ JV), comprising Brisbanebased Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd, JF Hull Pty Ltd, and QH&M Birt Pty Ltd, has been appointed as the preferred Northern Civil Works Program proponent.

This program, which will be the first shovel-inground Inland Rail project in Queensland, comprises approximately 162km of dual-gauge track and the upgrade of approximately 24.5km of existing track between the Queensland/ New South Wales border and Gowrie Junction.

It is set to travel just north of Pittsworth, Southbrook and Athol before crossing Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road between Biddeston and Wellcamp and the Warrego Highway east of Gowrie Mountain.

ARTC Inland Rail Interim Chief Executive Rebecca Pickering said the project now waits for formal approvals from the Queensland and Australian governments.

“Major construction will not start until statutory approvals have been received from the Queensland and Australian governments, but with the appointment of a preferred proponent now tells local businesses to get ‘Inland

Bielby Holdings managing director Adam Edwards, ARTC interim CEO Rebecca Pickering and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton.

Rail ready’ and start talking with BHQ JV about what the future looks like,” she said “BHQ will initially be working with ARTC to review reference design and develop construction plans and methodologies ahead of the development

of a fully costed proposal for the first of the works packages next year.”.

For more information on the Border to Gowrie section of the Inland Rail go to: https://inlandrail.artc. com.au/where-we-go/projects/ border-to-gowrie/

Police arrested three juvenile boys after they allegedly robbed a pizza delivery driver at Lorrimer Street on Saturday night.

It will be alleged that the three teens called the local business and ordered $150 of pizzas to be delivered to Lorrimer Street at about 7pm.

Oakey Police Senior Constable Paul Holgate said the group approached the delivery driver and threatened him with a knife.

“They stole the pizza, the driver’s float of approximately $56 in notes and coins and a mobile EFTPOS machine,” Senior Constable Holgate said.

“The juveniles have then run off in the direction of the direction of the Oakey State High School grounds.

“They have also dumped the knife which was located in the area.”

Senior Constable Holgate said local police with the assistance of Toowoomba police and the dog squad tracked a 14-years-old boy in the

Oakey Landcare open house

From this week Oakey Urban Landcare Group will open the Cockburn Landcare Research Centre, Oakey Kelvinaugh Road to coincide with the Carnival of Flowers.

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He said after a co-ordinated search of the area surrounding the school and Lorrimer Street a 13-years-old was located in a Cooper Avenue.

Both offenders were transported to the Toowoomba Watchhouse.

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At St. Monica’s Church, Oakey, on Monday, September 7, 1931 (almost exactly 90 years ago), the marriage was solemnised between Matthew Caldwell, only son of Mrs W. Cameron, Herston, Brisbane, and the late Mr J. Caldwell, and Miss Gertrude Diflo, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Diflo, Oakey.

Rev. Father Dowd officiated the ceremony.

The altar was prettily decorated with white flowers by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

The bride, who was given away by her Father, wore a beautifully cut frock of white bridal satin, made with tightfitting corsage, waist length sleeves and fully flared skirt, falling to the ankles.

Her veil of silk tulle

was arranged with a cap of Honiton lace and was worn Madonna fashion with orange blossoms.

She carried a sheaf of Arum lilies with tulle bow and white satin streamers.

Miss Gladys Diflo (sister of the bride) attended as bridesmaid and was gowned in ankle length floral silk georgette worn with hat to tone.

She carried a bouquet of Iceland poppies with pink and white streamers.

Miss Dulcie Diflo, who attended as train-bearer, was frocked in pale pink crepe-de-chine, the skirt having frills of coloured French net.

Her hat to tone was worn halo effect and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas with pink and white

streamers.

Mr Pat Casey (cousin of the bridegroom) was best man.

Mrs T. O’Sullivan presided at the organ and during the signing of the register, she sang Ava Maria.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at Hamlyn’s Cafe.

The tables were beautifully decorated in a scheme of pink and white, a special feature being a handsome three-tiered wedding cake made by the bride’s Mother and decorated by Miss Ethel Davis.

On leaving for the honeymoon, which was spent at Coolangatta, the bride chose an ensemble of navy and white crepede-chine, with which she wore a hat to match.

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The photo is of Hamlyn’s Cafe which was situated where the Cecil Cafe was on the eastern side of Campbell Street. Hamlyns came to Oakey in 1928 and owned the Cafe until 1942. It was then that they bought the butcher shop on the opposite side of the Street. Cyril Vincent (C.V. as he was known) is the man in white.

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Oakey Parkrun

A total of 30 people took part in Oakey Parkrun on Saturday with first time participant Stuart Coonan winning the event in 22:57 minutes.

Benjamin Fenton came in a close second in 23:10 minutes followed by Neil Schultz, 24:21 minutes.

Fourth place went to Bert Simon in 24:56 minutes.

Personal best times went to: Kate Paige, 27:51 minutes; and Majella Bathurst, 28:47 minutes.

Alongside Stuart, there were seven other first time Oakey participants including Ralph Fincher, Julie O’Brien, Carol Ann Coonan, Harrison Gerrard,

Cherylee Gerrad, Maureen Edmunds and Garry Edmunds.

The event was made possible thanks to volunteers: Benjamin Morgan, Curt Batterham, Lachlan Batterham, Monica Lucht, Sian Thurlow and Simmone Batterham.

Oakey Parkrun is held every Saturday from 7am at Arthur Shooter Park.

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Councillor questions decision to make TRC more “top heavy”

The decision by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) to create a new branch tasked solely with analysing and reviewing the existing front line services has angered a small group of Councillors with one arguing that this decision would make Council more “top heavy” and could further impact the already reduced services in the local community.

Councillors voted to establish the new branch named “Business Transformation and Strategy Branch” within the organisation’s structure.

The deliberations on the formation of new branch were confidential with minimal information able to be released to the public including the anticipated cost of additional staff and resources.

Cr Nancy Sommerfield, Cr Melissa Taylor and Cr Rebecca Vonhoff voted against the proposal.

Cr Sommerfield came out after the vote, publicly voicing her opposition to the proposal.

She said the new branch would sit directly under the Chief Executive Officer‘s (CEO) office and could bring with it a high level of power and wages.

“The debate was held in confidential session and therefore I am limited to what I can say about the debate other than to say that I spoke passionately against it,” Cr Sommerfield said.

“What I will say is I feel that Council’s decision to make the organisation more top heavy at more cost, to ironically find cost saving

efficiencies, has potential to reduce services on the ground for our residents.”

Cr Sommerfield said she believed the decision to establish a new branch was done without proper consultation with staff members which could potentially be impacted by the decision.

“I also feel that staff weren’t given a safe avenue to be heard,” she said.

“I believe there was a cheaper alternative way to find effective efficiencies.”

It is still not clear exactly what the duties of new branch will be, with staff expected to take on roles reviewing the current service delivery.

The idea to create a new branch was discussed

by Council earlier in the year under the name, “Service Delivery and Sustainability Branch”.

Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said the branch would focus on continually improving Council’s operations.

“The Branch will work alongside and assist all functional areas of Council to provide the strategic assistance, analysis and

Councillor Nancy Sommerfield said the creation of the new branch could have a detrimental effect on the operations of the Council. support that is designed to improve the way we serve our community,” he said.

“The learnings over the past 18 months have proven that continual business improvement is critical for Council’s ability to respond to the service expectations of our community.”

The establishment of the controversial new branch comes as local residents still wait for Oakey Library services to return to pre-COVID-19

levels.

The current opening hours, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday are still well down on the 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturday hours.

Goombungee Library also hasn’t returned to opening on Saturday and the Quinalow Library’s opening hours have also been cut back to just Tuesday 9am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 4pm.

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St Augustine’s Ladies Information Centre fun Guild Book & Plant Sale

Any local people looking for a bargain are invited to get along to the St Augustine’s Ladies Guild Book & Plant Sale this Saturday, September 11 at Anglican Church Hall, 4 Creek Street, Oakey.

The sale will be held from 8am until noon.

Ladies Guild secretary Annette Griffiths said a huge variety of secondhand books, pot plants and plant cuttings and some garage sale items will be on sale during the morning.

“The hall is packed with books, we have hundreds for sale,” she said.

“There is everything from fiction to non-fiction, travel, recipes and heaps of kids books.

“Everything will be really cheap with most books will be around $3

each and we will even be giving away some of the children’s books.

Cash only will be accepted for purchases.

The ‘Recaffeinator’ Coffee Van on site providing hot and cold beverages.

For more information call 0448 717 967.

THANKYOU Dear Editor, The Oakey Historical Museum Society Inc would like to thank the businesses listed below for their kind support by donations again this year: - Oakey Tax and Accounting Group; Kinnears Smash Repairs; - Bernborough Hardware and Produce; - P. and G. Hart from Grainhart; Oakey Electrical Services; and - Oakey Pharmacy.

The Museum has not been able to hold our fundraisers for the last two years because it is very had to organise events with COVID-19 regulations to

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Our Museum was only shut down from February until June last year but we have had the gates open to the public ever since and we have had visitors traveling through and calling.

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the tourist destinations in this area and our volunteers work hard to advertise that we are open and if visitors come from outlying areas they can enjoy their visit.

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It’s always busy at the Oakey Information Centre with the volunteers and Oakey Wellness Committee hosting a free bingo session on Thursday as well as announcing the lucky winners of the Father’s Day raffle.

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Oakey Information Centre volunteers Anne Richards, Suzanne Haering, Wendy Dux and Pam Gill with the prizes up for grabs as part of their Father’s Day fundraising raffle.

First prize went to Bella with second to Merle Totenhofer and third to M. Duncanson.

The volunteers will be hosting free Trivia on Thursday, September 16 from 10am to 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend the session held at the Oakey Information Centre located at the Oakey Railway Station.

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NBN Co has revealed that Oakey is one of the suburbs and towns set to benefit from the extension of fibre deeper into communities.

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The upgrade will enable customers living and working in these premises that are currently served by Fibre to the Node (FTTN) to become eligible for Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) upgrades.

This will enable them to access wholesale download speeds close to 1 Gbps on demand by 2023, if they order plans based on eligible wholesale speed tiers 1, 2.

Following earlier

announcements on the roll out of fibre deeper into communities to pass some 1.1 million premises, the announcement of new towns and suburbs takes that total to 1.4 million premises.

Tough new laws for drink drivers

New laws kicking in this Friday (September 10) will result in mid-range drink drivers having to install a device in their vehicle requiring them to pass a breath test before being able to operate their vehicle.

With drink driving accounting for a quarter of the lives lost on Queensland roads, Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the tougher laws would send a strong message to drivers who can’t separate driving from drinking.

“We know mid-range drink drivers account for more than a quarter of all drink driving offenders and have a crash risk 20 times greater than someone who hasn’t had a drink,” he said.

“That’s why we’re expanding the alcohol

ignition interlock program to include drink drivers with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) between 0.10 and 0.149.

“Under the new laws, drink drivers will need to have an alcohol interlock in their vehicle until they can show a consistent record of clear breath tests over time.”

Mr Bailey said other changes include requiring all drink driving offenders to complete an education intervention program before they can reapply for their driver’s licence.

“Education is also a key focus of the new laws,” he

said, “For the first time, all drink driving offenders will need to complete intervention or education programs before they return to driving.

“Research shows education programs reduce the rate of re-offending.

"These changes are a critical next step towards reducing road trauma caused by drink drivers and confirm our commitment to making our roads safer.”

The laws compel firsttime offenders to complete an online Brief Intervention Education Program before they can drive again.

Repeat offenders will also have to complete a more intensive, multi-session program to help them change their behaviour.

To support the interlock program, the current two years ‘sit out period’ that applies to those people who choose not to fit an interlock to a vehicle, will be increased to five years.

This means a person cannot drive for five years if they choose not to participate in the program.

To learn more about drink driving programs visit https://streetsmarts. initiatives.qld.gov.au/

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HONOURING FATHERS When I was growing up, my Dad was my hero. I loved to spend time with my Dad, helping him with projects or working in the garden. When he died at age 82, I just so missed being able to go to him for advice.

I am noticing that there are a lot of children in our town, and indeed in our country, who do not have that kind of relationship with their dad, whether because of marriage breakdown or relationship tensions, or because dads spend long periods away from family because of their work. This is certainly not helped by current Covid lockdowns.

Recently I read an article by Michael W. Smith, a Christian singer/songwriter in which he quotes American statistics that show a child raised without a father is five times more likely to commit a crime and nine times more likely to drop out of school. 65% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes. And he asked, ‘What is the church going to do about it?’

Well, we asked ourselves the same question. That is why we chose as the theme for the Mayoral Prayer Breakfast, ‘Honouring Fathers’, and invited James Brown to be our guest speaker and tell us more about ‘The Fathering Project’.

It makes me think of our loving Heavenly Father who is the best Dad of all. My favourite parable that Jesus told is the one about the father who had two sons. One son left home after treating his dad with disdain and wasted his inheritance in ‘riotous living’. He returned, shamed and repentant to find his father joyfully dancing down the road to meet him and restore him to the family. The other son remained in his father’s household but failed to see or value the love his father had for him. Both failed their dad but he did not stop loving them.

What a beautiful picture of our heavenly Dad! Michael W. Smith says “He (God) actually sings over you and dances over you. In all the promises of God, he says he wants to just father you, his child.”

- Lesley Hughes, Secretary, Oakey Christian Leader’s Network

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Ten years of Team Penning events

The tenth anniversary Team Penning and Arena Sorting saw fierce competition between teams from Rosewood to Chinchilla who competed for first spot at the Oakey Showgrounds.

Oakey Show Society president Judy Byers said “sensational weather” as well as a large number of competitors made for a very successful event.

“From the laughter that resonated across the showgrounds both days it was evident that all competitors and patrons were enjoying the weekend event,” Mrs Byers said.

“Team Penning and Arena Sorting are events

for all ages and abilities and many of the teams’ members were young riders who had never competed in these events before.”

Mrs Byers said there were 122 runs in total of Team Penning on Saturday with many teams able to pen three head under one minute.

“This led to the ten run Team Penning final on Sunday morning being hotly contested,” she said.

First place went to Brett Hay, Katria Hay and Phil Davies who penned three head in 47.75 seconds.

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Third place went to Brett Hay, Anita Thompson and Tash Hay, three head 1:43:14 minutes.

Fourth place: Berrie Deane, Clinton Hall and Barry Standing, two head in 1:30:21 minutes.

Fifth place: John Pentecost, Di Lowery and Kody Lowery, one head in 1:55:48 minutes.

Sixth place: Brett Hay, Tash Hay and Elle Hay. Seventh place: Katria Hay, Tash Hay and Clinton Hall.

Eighth place: Katria Hay, Anita Thompson and Tash Hay. Ninth place: Brett Hay, Jenn Bradley and Kate Oliver.

Tenth place: Brett Hay, Tash Hay and Jenn Bradley.

Places six to ten were decided on a count back to the first round as each team had no score in the final.

ARENA SORTING For the first time in the event’s history, the Oakey Show Society launched an Arena Sorting competition with many of the entrants not competing in this kind of event before.

Mrs Byers said there were 65 runs of Arena Sorting on Sunday.

“Arena Sorting is a three person team event; however, the object is to pen 10 head of cattle in numerical order within the same two minute time limit,” she said.

“The team members are required to maintain their concentration to be successful.”

Run one of the day saw Katria Hay, Brett Hay and Phil Davies pen the ten head in a time of 1:44:57 minutes.

This first run ended up being the eventual winner of the event.

Second place went to run ten which featured the team of Phil Davies, Kate Oliver and Jenn Bradley with ten head in a time of 1:58:48 minutes.

Mrs Byers said alongside the competition, the Show Society held a camp oven dinner to further celebrate ten years of Team Penning in Oakey.

“The camp oven meal was prepared by committee members Tim Steele, Fred Voll and Leanne Schilf and their helpers,” she said.

“Patrons enjoyed country music by talented local artist Amanda Faulkner.”

Mrs Byers said the dinner also gave her the opportunity to thank the sponsors and supporters

ABOVE: First place in the Team Penning went to the team of Brett Hay, Katria Hay and Phil Davies who blitzed the competition with a time of 47.75 seconds. who made the Team Penning and Arena Sorting events possible.

She made special mention of Bernborough Hardware and Produce, Riverina Stockfeeds and Wholesale Horsewear House who have been sponsors ever since the first event.

“This year the winning team of both events received an embroidered horse rug from Wholesale Horsewear House,” Mrs Byer said.

“Team Penning winning team members received a voucher of $100 from Bernborough Hardware.

“Riverina Stockfeeds supplied 25 bags of Ultimate Trainer horse feed which was shared among various placings over the two day event.

“John, Kerry, Andrew and Courtney from Lake Lillerie Feedlot have supplied cattle from the very first event, along with Matt and Alice Edwards of Edwards Livestock, New Acland Pastoral Co and Strassburgs Transport in more recent years.

“This event would never have been the success it has been without this continual support.”

“Our judge Barry and his wife Debbie have supported our event from the beginning as well and we thank them for their assistance over ten years and for all the laughs along the way.

“Improvements to the Showgrounds, such as the Arena’s steel fence and sand added to the arena in recent years is as a result of the continued support of Team penning over the past ten years.”

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ABOVE: Fourth placed Team Penning competitors Barry Standing, Berrie Deane and Clinton Hall.

BELOW: Di Lowery, Kody Lowery and John Pentecost took home fifth place.

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ABOVE: The second place sash and prize in Team Penning went to second place winners Phil Davies, Tash Hay and Clinton Hall with a time of 1:21:14 minutes.

Phil Davies was also part of the team which took first place in the Team Penning and another team which won the Arena Sorting.

RIGHT: George Byers is a regular in the Team Penning competitor.

BELOW: Well known local rider Keith Biltoft tries his luck in the Team Penning competition.

ABOVE: Third place in the Team Penning went to Anita Thompson, Brett Hay and Tash Hay who penned three head in 1:43:14 minutes.

ABOVE: Local rider Bek Austin showcases her talents.

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BELOW LEFT: The ninth place prize in the Team Penning went to Kate Oliver, Brett Hay and Jenn Bradley.

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Mouse numbers could Australian’s value rise again this spring farmers and red meat

Mouse numbers could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, as the weather warms in spring with Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud urging local farmers to be aware of the resources that are available to primary producers.

Mr Littleproud (pictured) said there were several options for farmers impacted by the mouse infestation.

“We’ve had good rain and are looking at a bumper harvest, and unfortunately these conditions are perfect for mice,” he said.

“Taking action early will be important to keep mouse numbers down.

“It’s important that farmers get out into the paddocks to look for damage or other signs of mice such as active burrows, and to act at the first signs of activity.

“The Grains Research and Development Corporation produces material and information to help with mouse management, including printable chew cards for monitoring mouse activity.

“But there is support

available for farmers who have had their businesses impacted by mice.

“The first port of call is your relevant state and territory authorities who have been on the front line of the on-ground management of these infestations, and this hasn’t changed.

“Since January this year, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has issued seven emergency use permits to support mouse control.

“On a broader level, the Farm Household Allowance is available to affected farmers.

“And farmers can also access tax concessions.

Primary producers may be able to claim an immediate deduction for capital expenditure on fodder storage assets, such as silos

and hay sheds.

“I also encourage the use the MouseAlert app which can help notify producers about changes in mouse activity.”

To find out more, visit www.agriculture.gov.au/agfarm-food/mouse-infestation

Health and nutrition are the main reasons for people wanting to eat more red meat, with protein and iron being the key factors, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest consumer sentiment research.

Conducted annually since 2010, the independent research conducted by Pollinate, that measures and tracks consumer sentiment towards the red meat industry in metropolitan areas, also showed Australians continue to hold red meat producers in high regard, placing farmers amongst the most trusted members of the community.

MLA managing director, Jason Strong said the findings reflected a growing acknowledgement of cattle and sheep producers and the work of the industry to share its story.

“Perceptions of the Australian red meat industry are relatively strong, and knowledge of the industry among consumers in metropolitan Australia is growing,” he

Jobs Fair to attract new workers

A new jobs fair aimed connecting people to a career in animal agriculture will help fill the gap in the heart of Australia’s beef production.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) will host the inaugural Protein Jobs Fair in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council at the Dalby Events Centre on Thursday, 16 September.

Food Leaders Australia (FLA) general manager Bruce McConnel, said the jobs fair is aiming to change that by giving local jobseekers a valuable

insight into the industry.

“A career in the protein sector can be so rewarding, so it’s important we give the next generation a real taste of what it’s like,” he said.

“Connecting people to a career in animal agriculture will help share the challenges across all businesses so one company isn’t struggling alone.”

Managing director of

Stockyard Beef, based at Jondaryan, Lachie Hart highlighted the variety of career opportunities available in the protein sector.

“For us it’s all about local jobs, we’re a growing business and we’re desperately looking for new jobs coming into our business,” he said.

“We’re looking for data analysts, we’re looking for engineers and marketing people with communications skills.”

Mr McConnel is calling on anyone looking for a graduate position,

apprenticeship, traineeship or an entry-level job to attend the free jobs fair on 16 September.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to interact closely with agriculture industry professionals and learn about a day in their professional life.”

“Don’t miss the chance to secure your next job in an industry that has endless opportunities,” he said.

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“Our insights also show that positive community sentiment is correlated with the community’s understanding of our industry, and Pollinate Pulse research data highlights that farmers are amongst the most trusted members of the Australian community, alongside doctors and scientists.

“Those who feel they have a stronger understanding also feel more positive towards the production of red meat in Australia, farmer’s care for the environment and raising of cattle and sheep in a humane manner.

“They also believe it is particularly important for school children to learn more about how the industry produces beef and lamb. Importantly, consumption and

purchasing of red meat has remained relatively stable, and two out of three consumers planning on eating the same amount of red meat or increase their consumption during the next year.”

MLA’s consumer sentiment research also showed that the number of consumers who claim to be vegetarian has remained relatively stable over the past few years.

“Less than 10 per cent of consumers claim to be vegetarian, but an increasing percentage compared to last year, 58 per cent of those that claim to be vegetarian, still eat meat occasionally,” Mr Strong said.

For more on consumer sentiment research, visit www.mla.com.au/marketingbeef-and-lamb/consumersentiment-research

AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Applications are now open for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with local female leaders who want to create impact, innovate and make a difference to rural and regional Australia are encouraged to apply.

The award has seen close to 300 exceptional women develop innovative projects that are contributing to a prosperous future for rural Australia.

The 2020 National Finalists’ projects range from empowering Indigenous communities and improving rural resilience, to food security production, bringing STEM to remote communities, solving issues for the cattle industry and a profitable pathway for dairy farmers.

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and tightened criteria for 2022 which requires applicants to have an existing project, business or program which falls into a Community, Collaboration or Commercial category.

Each state and territory winner will receive a $15,000 bursary for their project, business or program, access to professional development and alumni networks.

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Councillors to Whimsical musical theatre show to delight crowds at Oakey visit in October

A small contingent of iDance Studios students will be introducing crowds to the whimsical and wacky world of Dr Seuss as part of their 2021 production of Seussical the Musical Jr. to be held at the Oakey Cultural Centre this Saturday, September 11 from 6pm.

A total of 24 young people of all ages have accepted the challenge to dance, act and sing as part of iDance Studios leap into musical theatre.

Principal Carla Tierney said the production was initially delayed

by COVID-19 but this hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of the cast who will be taking on roles from across many Dr Seuss books.

“I think most people enjoy the works of Dr Seuss, they’re fun and colourful and also have important life lessons attached to each story,” Ms Tierney said.

“The story revolves around Horton the Elephant and also features Cat in the Hatt, JoJo Who, Yertle the Turtle and others.

“The show will also have the colour and amazing costumes that people expect from Dr Seuss.”

Ms Tierney said preparing for the production has been very different to other iDance shows which are usually large-scale, dance-only performances.

“This is completely different to anything we have done before,” she said.

“It’s been really cool. The students get to have proper

Toowoomba Region Councillors Geoff McDonald and Kerry Shine will visit Oakey on Friday, October 15 from 9am at the Oakey Service Centre.

Residents are encouraged to attend the community visits to discuss any relevant Council-related activities, services or projects with Cr Shine and Cr McDonald.

The Councillor visits complement the other means of interacting with elected representatives, such as via website, phone or email, and follow a

schedule of personal visits that have been conducted in previous terms of Council.

Oakey residents who wish to discuss a particular issue with the Councillors should book an appointment closer to the day by contacting the Oakey Community Development Officer David Totenhofer on 0418 876 131.

The iDance Studios performers taking part in Seussical Jr. Heroes of the show, JoJo Who is played by Arlia Schefe and Horton the Elephant played by Paige Lander.

Other fun Dr Seuss characters in the musical include Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, Sour and Young Kangaroo, Yertle the Turtle, Vlad Vlad-i-koff, the Wickersham Brothers, the Who’s and Mr and Mrs Mayor of Whoville. Absent from the photo is Cat in the Hat. scripts and have been hard at work learning their lines.

“The kids have been working on their acting skills and putting it together with the dancing and music.

“It’s been a great experience for them to

combine the dancing with the singing and the acting.”

Ms Tierney said their sound and lighting manager Lucas Kummerow has also had to think outside the box to make Seussical Jr. the best it can be for the audience.

She said this includes using some pre-recordings alongside the music and lighting to take the pressure off some of the performers.

For details about Seussical Jr. go to www. trybooking.com/book/search and search for ‘Oakey’.

TRC calling for sports coaches to run new social competitions

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking nominations from qualified sports coaches who are interested in running new social sports competitions across the Toowoomba Region.

TRC Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said Council was responding to feedback from the ACTIVATE survey that identified residents wanted to participate in social sport.

He said Council was calling for interested sports coaches to apply to be part of the Everyone’s Game (sport done differently) initiative that was designed to boost social sports activities.

The Everyone’s Game initiative is funded under the Queensland Government’s ActiveKIT program.

The Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport is working in with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on the initiative, with co-investment across agencies to support more Queenslanders to lead healthy and active lifestyles.

Cr McMahon said the initiative would fund eight suitably qualified coaches to trial a social sports program that was designed to place an emphasis on fun and interaction.

“The Everyone’s Game tagline aptly describes the social nature of the trial.

“Participants will not need uniforms and the intent of the program

is to allow residents to have a go and enjoy being active, instead of seeing competitive sport and its various commitments as a barrier to exercise,” he said.

“The initial 12-session program is designed to be based on an individual sport in partnership with Council.

“Prospective coaches will need suitable qualifications and have insurance or access to insurance through their associated sporting organisation.

“In addition, successful applicants will be required to run a regular 12-session activity program (weekly

or fortnightly) during the funding timeframe, which ends in July 2022. Sourcing volunteers to run sessions and participating in promotional activities will be other requirements.

“Coaches will receive a per session payment for running the program, plus a maximum participant fee of $5 per person.

“They also will receive a $250 sports pack at the start of the program which will be personalised for each program (for example, markers, balls and bibs).

There will also be revenue support to help with park or venue hire and

promotional backing to advertise the program.”

Cr McMahon said Council was keen to provide programs across the Region’s towns.

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The Oakey Social Golf Club played a Single Stroke with 28 players on the back nine on Sunday.

The winner was Paul Jones on 28 net.

The runner-up was Graham Byers on 29 net.

Pins and approaches went to: 10 - D. Harvey; 11 - under 60, M. Dearling and over 60, R. MacKenzie; 12 A. Cherry; 13 - S. Petrie; 14 M. Dearling; 15 - Ted Lucht; 16 - over 60, G. Nash and under 60, M. Dearling; 17 A. Cherry; 18 - P. Morgan.

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Oakey Social Golf winner P. Jones and runner-up G. Byers the front nine, with 6:30am tee off.

Pool and Darts notes

The latest results for the Bernborough Pool and Darts competition: The Grand 1, 100; The Grand 2, 103; Bernborough Tavern 1, 57; and

Bernborough Tavern 2, 60.

There is only one week left to play until the finals.

- Wayne Gesler

RESULTS Wednesday, September 1: B. Bacon and K. Fenton defeated J. and C Little in the Foursomes Matchplay, 5 to 4. S. Barlow and H. Harvey versus J. Fisk and I. Thompson and Y. Lebeter and M. Deans versus B. Bacon and K. Fenton in the second round.

Winner of the Thursday Sporters on September 2 was M. Rietveld with 27 points.

Michael also won the pin shot.

Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5

the members played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the September Monthly Medal.

Winner of Division 1 was M. Rietveld with a 68 net.

Winner of Division 2 and the Monthly Mug was J. Grawich with a 65 nett.

Runner-up was M. Rietveld.

The ball rundowns went to M. Carter, 71 nett, and P. Morgan with a 72 nett.

Pin on No. 3 was won

by A. King, No. 12 - which is donated by Andrew King - was won by M. Rietveld and 5/14,

which is donated by The Barn, was won by A King.

Winner of the Ladies on September 4 was Y. Lebeter with a 71 net and the runner-up was H. Harvey with a 72 net.

COMING EVENTS Wednesday, September 8: the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke Flag event.

Sunday, September 12 is the Oakey/Goombungee Interclub at Oakey.

Names in at 10am for a 10.30am shotgun start.

- Marlene Deans, Secretary

Winner was Carmel Cover with 75 net.

Winner of putts was Gloria Scott with 31 putts.

Approaches went to 5/14 Jan Mullins, 7/16 Rose Edmunds.

Sunday, September 5 was a Single Stableford Medley - Des Noller Memorial Day. Winner was Jacqui Smith with 41 points.

Rundowns to Rodney Mann, Steve Elfverson, Gary Linane.

Approaches Men: 7/16 Greg Buckley.

Members’ draw No. 96 went to Trent Peters who was not present.

Next week it will be $10.

COMING EVENTS Thursday, September 9 will be a Men’s Single

Stableford for a Club Trophy and Ladies Round 1 Handicap Matchplay Championship.

Single Stableford for other players for a Club Trophy.

Friday, September 10 will be a Chook Run from 3pm.

Sunday, September 12 will be Goombungee versus Oakey at Oakey with 10am for 10.30am shotgun start.

Goombungee Golf Club results

RESULTS Thursday, September 2 was a Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Trophy.

Winner was Greg Buckley with 38 points.

Approaches went to 7/16 Greg Schull, 8/17 Dave Scutt, 9/18 Greg Buckley.

Ladies played a Single Stroke, Monthly Medal, Putts for a Club Trophy.

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Army Aviation Centre Open Day

ABOVE: Oakey Army Aviation Centre Commandant Colonel Charlie Barton and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class One Paul Simpfendorfer.

ABOVE: Racing driver Luke Youlden showed off his impressive Porsche GT4 vehicle.

ABOVE: Three generations of the Lehmann family, Nicolas, Jensen and Warrant Officer Class 2 Jason Lehmann, enjoy the displays at the Open Day.

ABOVE: Sienna and Sophie from Toowoomba check out inside one of the Army Aviation helicopters on display at the Open Day.

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ABOVE: Duane Richter travelled from Brisbane with military working dog Zeplin to show Oakey residents some of what specially trained military dogs can do.

ABOVE: Australian Army Flying Museum volunteers Danny O’Brien and Mike Berry.

ABOVE LEFT: Supercar Championship drivers Will Davison and Anton De Pasquale with Kian, Jayden, Shane and Jayce Williamson.

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ABOVE: Army Aviation Centre personnel Tae Hee Cho and Luke Burgess at the Open Day.

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Army Aviation Centre Open Day buzz Thousands of people enjoyed perfect conditions for a visit to the Army Aviation Flying Museum recently as Swartz Barracks hosted the 2021 Open Day.

Static displays of in service as well as historic military aircraft lined the taxiway outside the Museum’s hanger with plenty more attractions inside providing guests with a close up view of Australian Army Aviation history from the First World War through to contemporary operations.

Further displays were provided by military working dogs and their handlers as well as a range of armoured transport and support vehicles from other military units including the 7th Signals Regiment.

For many, however, the highlight was the mock combat insertion of troops by two MRH-90 helicopters to the immediate front of the display area as two ARH Tiger escorts repeatedly attacked and suppressed to the simulated ‘enemy’ troops.

The crowd, estimated at more than 2,500 people was wowed by the Tigers as they conducted low level flypasts from a variety of directions while the MRH90s brought in the troops – supplied by the 25th/49th Battalion -

to attack the enemy position and to be withdrawn after completing their mission.

A large contingent of professional and amateur aviation photographers was also on hand to capitalise on the opportunity.

Brisbane-based freelance photographer Emil Cooper noted the day was, “an amazing opportunity”, as an aviation photographer and that, “it has been fantastic to see the community connection and interaction from AAVNTC this year with ANZAC Day and the Open Day.” Closer to the ground Anton De Pasquale and Will Davison of the Shell V-Power Team were on hand to sign autographs and to answer questions about their Supercars season while Luke Youlden was on hand with his Porsche GT4 to talk about the special relationship the Aviation Training Centre has with the V8 Supercar Championship that sees race teams conduct aerodynamic testing at Swartz Barracks.

For the younger visitor a number of more grassroots activities were on hand including face-painting and

ABOVE: An AAVNTC member enjoys a chat with a local during the Annual Landowners Day held the day before the Open Day. Landowners’ Day is an important day in the annual AAVNTC calendar and allows base personnel to renew old acquaintances and make new ones.

BELOW RIGHT: A Military Working Dog shows its moves to the crowd as part of a thrilling display of the skills and strength of these highly trained animals.

- Photos, Defence Bradley Richardson an age-appropriate obstacle course as well as a popular information booth manned

by Defence Force Recruiting staff eager to engage with Oakey’s youth on possible

military careers.

As the day came to a close many visitors felt moved to post images and to comment on AAVNTC’s Facebook page describing the feel of the event.

Lyn Mason commenting, “..the flying exhibition was awesome – congratulations to you all..” and this from Kirsty Gabriel, “..the kids loved being able to climb in and out of the trucks and choppers!

Looking forward to the next one!”

LEFT: An ARH Tiger thrills the crowd with a low pass during the Open Day. Thousands of locals and visitors enjoyed the spectacle of the ARH Tigers and MRH90s conducting a mock combat insertion of troops.

- Photo, Defence Bradley Richardson

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Oakey High School Ag team demonstration

With the Ekka cancelled this year, the Oakey State High School Agriculture team hosted a Young Judges event late last month to showcase the skills of the students as well as demonstrating to the rest of the school what is involved with judging both angora goats and angora fleeces.

Held in conjunction with Science Week, the students were able to choose between judging angora goats or a selection of fleeces.

Animals and fleeces from the high school agriculture department were used for the competition.

Veterans of angora goat judging circuit, Oakey residents Alma Haaijer and

Rebekah Goudie scored the students based on their speaking skills, and presentation and ability to judge the quality and faults in the goat or fleece.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Mrs Haaijer, medals were presented to the students who achieved the highest out of the field with Leland coming in first place with Grea second, Alicia

third and Alec receiving the fourth place medal.

With the Queensland show season finished for year, the students have until early 2022 to perfect their judging skills.

RIGHT: Young Judges competition top four were Alicia (third), Alec (fourth), Grea (second) and Leland (first).

LEFT: The Oakey State High School Agriculture team which took part in the Young Judges event, pictured with teacher Debbie Goudie and competition organisers Alma Haaijer and Rebekah Goudie.

RIGHT: Several students volunteered to help exhibit the angora goats for the competition.

For fans of the Oakey Street Sprints, it has been a long time since you have been able to fill up with racing fuel as the Coronavirus pandemic has put a handbrake on the event.

while fans will see special demonstration runs by Australia’s oldest racing car, the 1922 Wikner Ford Special, and the historic, racewinning NASCAR of Australian star Marcos Ambrose.

The 25th Historic Leyburn Sprints is your chance to get your racing fix, with a full weekend of racing and much much more lined up.

Off-track, the popular Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine and Vintage Caravan displays, meet-and-greet appearances by the Leyburn Legends including Dick Johnson, country markets, exhibitor and trade displays, a fun run and charity auction promise a fun-packed weekend for every visitor.

Around 200 historic classic and performance cars will chase fastest times on the challenging, round-the-houses Sprints course,

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary

In the past, the Leyburn Sprints has had an Oakey flavour, with the Oakey Motor Sport Club providing timing services.

Commemorating the running of the 1949 Australian Grand Prix on an ex-wartime airfield near the township, the Historic Leyburn Sprints is one of Australia’s most popular historic and classic motorsport events and attracts up to 15,000 visitors every year.

11th - 12 th September 2021 Postponed from 21-22 Aug 2021

Celebrating the 1949 Australian Grand Prix on the Southern Darling Downs Watch historic and classic cars race the clock through the streets of Leyburn.

Enjoy everything this vibrant and historic town has to offer with traditional bush hospitality.

Keep up to date, visit www.historicleyburnsprints.com.au and Like us on Facebook!

Sprints President Tricia Chant says all the original attractions and suppliers have committed to the new event date and most competitor entries have been retained.

The small size of Leyburn means that wherever you are in town you are always close to the action, although right in front of the Royal Hotel is usually not a bad place to be.

“We’ve got everything lined up again for 11-12 September and are expecting a huge crowd – there’s a lot of pent-up enthusiasm for the Sprints since we were forced by Covid to cancel the 2020 event,” Mrs Chant said.

“We also have all current Covid-19 requirements in place

to protect our visitors and of course will be responding to any changes if they arise.

“It’s been a big task to move everything back three weeks and like everyone we’ve walked a tightrope with Covid-19, but we’ve done it and I thank everyone from our suppliers to competitors and sponsors.”

Pat WEIR MP Member for Condamine

(07) 4570 4100 101 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD 4401 PO Box 65, Oakey QLD 4401 condamine@parliament.qld.gov.au patweir.com.au /PatWeirMP

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE 2021 LEYBURN SPRINTS